5-Year-Old Cyclist Stuns the World After Taking On 60km Challenge

Cycling is one of the more egalitarian sports to exist. To cycle, all you need is a cycle and the ability to pedal. Regardless of whether you’re tall or short, young or old, cycling stands as the great equalizer. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s an easy sport. Cycling for long distances is absolutely no joke, especially if you don’t have the experience. So it’s genuinely inspiring when younger gifted individuals, like the one we’re talking about today, take to the sport and display great skill and endurance.

While cycling is accessible, it’s not easy to be a good cyclist. One needs to be one with their bike and understand its capabilities and limitations and then perform the best they can within those frameworks. This subject of young cyclists with a gifted sense of their abilities on a bike brings us to talk about Michael Greenway – a 5-year-old cycling machine.

Cycling Triumph at Tour de Victoria

Countless people smiled in amusement laced with encouragement as Michael Greenway passed them by on his quest to cross the finish line in the Tour de Victoria. The 5-year-old, accompanied by his parents who also participated in the event, clocked in at a time of 3 hours 27 minutes 35 seconds on his bright green, 20-inch mountain bike. Despite having to work much harder than others due to his size, Greenway described the race as “easy.”

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Although it’s hard for him to find a bike that can keep up with him, the 5-year-old so far has raced in a 45-kilometre Victoria race at 4, and the 30-kilometre route in 2021 at 3. Consequently, he’s gained acclaim among top riders.

While he’s incredibly competitive, ultimately Greenway is just a kid who wants to excel and be the best version of himself.

More about Michael

Besides being a skilled cyclist, Michael is also an avid cross-country skier in the winter months. As far as academics are concerned, the little man is set to join kindergarten at Cypress Park Primary School in September. Michael is very enthusiastic about cycling and would like to start seeing more kids his age take an interest in the sport. Greenway’s parents claim he’s absolutely obsessed with racing.

It’s been truly impressive to see a 5-year-old like Michael take on massive challenges since learning to ride at the age of 2. He’s likely to take his passion to higher levels as he grows older and his love for cycling takes on a mature tone. However, until then, we hope to be continually wowed by his passion for the sport. Greenway’s love for the sport is something so unique and beautiful at such a young age. We wish him the best and can’t wait to see what he has coming next as he keeps scaling new heights.

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