Byron Bay – January 16, 2026 — Byron Bay Cycle Club (BBCC) is celebrating a remarkable achievement as club president Rachel Pearson claimed three gold medals at the 2026 AusCycling Road National Championships held in Perth.

Competing in her age category, Pearson dominated across all events she participated in: the Road Teams Time Trial (with the BBCC Team), Team criterium and Grand Fondo, securing a clean sweep of national titles.

These achievements made history, as the first time the Byron club has won three golds at the National Championships.

Pearson’s performance showcased not only her skill and determination but also her dedication to the sport. Balancing her leadership duties as BBCC president with a rigorous training schedule, she has become an inspirational figure for cyclists across the Northern Rivers region.

“It’s been an amazing week,” Pearson said after the event. “ The triple gold feeling is fantastic. It was a sort of secret desire, when I went over there, to try and ride and come away with as many medals as I could.”

Under Pearson’s presidency, the BBCC has seen a surge in membership and community engagement, with growing interest in women’s cycling and racing.

The club will celebrate Rachel’s achievements in March 7, at the Gala night of the “Lumini Vintage Vélo Classic". The event will be a two-day classic cycling experience, incorporating viewing the Giro D’Italia, showcasing vintage Italian design and a ride through the beautiful Byron Bay hinterland.

On March 7, steel cycling enthusiasts will converge at the Lumini Collections showroom in the Industrial Estate for a social evening celebrating Pearson, followed the next day by a guided ride through the countryside starting at the Cavanbah Centre.