Camden’s Golden Run Rolls On Mackay Junior Claims Two More State Titles As Road Cycling Season Heats Up

By Amanda Wright

One of Mackay’s most versatile riders is showing no signs of slowing down, as 12-year-old cycling talent Camden Brownsey backed up his national mountain biking triumphs with two dominant wins on the tarmac at the 2025 Queensland Road State Titles in Bundaberg.

The rising star proved he’s just as fierce on the bitumen as he is on the bush trails, securing gold in both the Under-13 criterium and road race — an impressive double that cements Camden as one of the brightest young prospects on two wheels in Queensland.

Known for his technical finesse in mountain biking, Camden’s road victories come just months after he stunned the field at the GWM Mountain Bike National Championships in Victoria, where he claimed top honours in both the XCO (Olympic Cross Country) and XCC (Short Track) events.

But it’s not just medals driving this young gun — it’s a love of the ride.

“Camden thoroughly enjoys all forms of riding,” said his mother, Michelle Brownsey.

“He loves the technical side of mountain biking but also enjoys social road rides and road and criterium races.”

His next challenge will come close to home, with the 2025 AusCycling Mountain Bike Cross Country Championships to be held at Rowallan Park in Mackay — hosted by his home club, MAD MTB.

Meanwhile, experience and endurance were on show in the Masters division, with Mackay Cycles owner Kyle Marwood flying the flag high for the region. A perennial contender on the state scene, Marwood powered to victory in the Masters 2 criterium.

Despite being in the Masters ranks, Marwood remains one of Queensland’s top performers in the peloton, blending race smarts with relentless strength. Even better, this year he was joined on the start line by his son, Oaklan, in what was a special father-son outing for the Mackay Cycling Club.

Oaklan finished a commendable 9th in the U13 criterium and also took on the road race and time trial events, gaining valuable race experience in elite company.

Also earning podium finishes for the Mackay region were Scott Bennett, who took silver in the U13 road race and bronze in the criterium, and Max Teague, who impressed with third in the U15 road race and consistent top-six finishes across all events.

With competitors spread across all age categories and disciplines — from criterium to road race to time trial — the Mackay Cycling Club and Mackay & District Mountain Bike Club both had plenty to celebrate from the weekend’s racing.

As the season continues, Mackay’s riders are proving they can climb, sprint, and grind it out with the best in the state — and sometimes, as Camden Brownsey is showing, the best in the nation.

Mackay Cycling Club Results

Criterium
Masters Men 6
11th - Alan MCMENAMIN (Mackay CC)
Masters Men 2
1st - Kyle MARWOOD (Mackay CC)
Junior Under 13
1st - Camden BROWNSEY (Mackay & District MTB Club)
3rd - Scott BENNETT (Mackay CC)
9th - Oaklan MARWOOD (Mackay CC)
Junior Under 15
6th - Max TEAGUE (Mackay & District MTB Club)

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Road Race
Masters Men 2
5th - Kyle MARWOOD (Mackay CC)
Masters Men 4
6th - Geoff BENNETT (Mackay CC)
Masters Men 6
6th - Andy PATE (Mackay CC)
Junior Under 15
3rd - Max TEAGUE (Mackay & District MTB Club)
Junior U13
1st - Camden BROWNSEY (Mackay & District MTB Club)
2nd - Scott BENNETT (Mackay CC)
11th Oaklan MARWOOD (Mackay CC)

Individual Time Trial
Masters Men 6
6th - Alan MCMENAMIN (Mackay CC)
Junior Under 15
5th - Max TEAGUE (Mackay & District MTB Club)
Junior Under 15
6th - Oaklan MARWOOD (Mackay CC)

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Double gold and all smiles — Camden Brownsey celebrates his state titles in both the criterium and road race at the Queensland Road State Championships. Photo supplied

Full speed and laser focus — Camden Brownsey powers through the corners during the Under-13 criterium in Bundaberg. Photo credit: Steve Richter

Top step again — Camden Brownsey stands proud on the podium after claiming back-to-back victories at the 2025 QLD Road State Titles. Photo supplied

Master's class in motion — Mackay Cycles’ Kyle Marwood storms through the criterium course to secure a state title in the Master's Men 2 division. Photo credit: Steve Richter

Oaklan Marwood showed grit and determination in the U13s, proudly continuing the Marwood family legacy on two wheels. Photo credit: Steve Richter

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