{"id":144390,"date":"2025-08-15T21:59:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T01:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144390"},"modified":"2025-08-15T21:59:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T01:59:56","slug":"botha-bryony-dominates-to-claim-womens-omnium-mendez-marcos-leads-the-mens-field-in-thrilling-night-of-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=144390","title":{"rendered":"Botha Bryony Dominates to Claim Women\u2019s Omnium; Mendez Marcos Leads the Men\u2019s Field in Thrilling Night of Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"su-image-carousel  su-image-carousel-columns-3 su-image-carousel-has-spacing su-image-carousel-crop su-image-carousel-crop-4-3 su-image-carousel-has-lightbox su-image-carousel-has-outline su-image-carousel-slides-style-default su-image-carousel-controls-style-dark su-image-carousel-align-center\" style=\"max-width:100%\" data-flickity-options='{\"groupCells\":true,\"cellSelector\":\".su-image-carousel-item\",\"adaptiveHeight\":false,\"cellAlign\":\"left\",\"prevNextButtons\":true,\"pageDots\":true,\"autoPlay\":3000,\"imagesLoaded\":true,\"contain\":true,\"selectedAttraction\":0.007000000000000000145716771982051795930601656436920166015625,\"friction\":0.25}' id=\"su_image_carousel_69f83ba1c72ea\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryony-Botha-New-Zealand.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-caption=\"Bryony Botha (New Zealand)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryony-Botha-New-Zealand.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryony-Botha-New-Zealand.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bryony-Botha-New-Zealand-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><span>Bryony Botha (New Zealand)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item\"><div class=\"su-image-carousel-item-content\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Liam-and-Magnus-8-15.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-caption=\"Magnus Jamieson (New Zealand) &amp; Liam Ramsey (New Zealand)\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"474\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Liam-and-Magnus-8-15.jpg\" class=\"\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Liam-and-Magnus-8-15.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Liam-and-Magnus-8-15-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><span>Magnus Jamieson (New Zealand) & Liam Ramsey (New Zealand)<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"su_image_carousel_69f83ba1c72ea_script\">if(window.SUImageCarousel){setTimeout(function() {window.SUImageCarousel.initGallery(document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f83ba1c72ea\"))}, 0);}var su_image_carousel_69f83ba1c72ea_script=document.getElementById(\"su_image_carousel_69f83ba1c72ea_script\");if(su_image_carousel_69f83ba1c72ea_script){su_image_carousel_69f83ba1c72ea_script.parentNode.removeChild(su_image_carousel_69f83ba1c72ea_script);}<\/script>\n<p><em>Trexlertown, PA \u2013 August 15, 2025<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 The Omnium Night at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center delivered a night of high-speed action, tight finishes, and standout performances across both professional and junior categories. New Zealand\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Bryony Botha<\/strong>\u00a0emerged as the undisputed star of the evening, claiming victory in multiple events and securing the\u00a0<strong>Women\u2019s Omnium title<\/strong>\u00a0with a commanding display of strength and tactical precision. On the men\u2019s side,\u00a0<strong>Marcos Mendez<\/strong>\u00a0of Argentina\u2019s FOUNDATION team showcased his sprinting prowess and consistency to lead the pro field.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Women\u2019s Professional Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Omnium Champion:<\/strong>\u00a0Bryony Botha (New Zealand)<br \/>\nBotha\u2019s dominance was on full display as she took Gold in the Points Race, Miss and Out, American Tempo, and Scratch Race \u2014 cementing her position at the top of the women\u2019s standings for the night.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Points Race Final \u2013 8.333km \/ 25 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Bryony Botha (New Zealand) \u2013 30 pts<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Jessica Chong (Allentown, PA) \u2013 13 pts<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Kimberly Zubris (Star Track Cycling, Alburtis, PA) \u2013 12 pts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miss and Out Final<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Bryony Botha (New Zealand)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Kimberly Zubris (Star Track Cycling)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Jessica Chong (Allentown, PA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>American Tempo Final \u2013 3.333km \/ 10 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Bryony Botha \u2013 17 pts<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Kimberly Zubris \u2013 8 pts<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Danielle Van Niekerk (Bike Works p\/b Fred Beans) \u2013 4 pts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scratch Race Final \u2013 6.667km \/ 20 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Bryony Botha<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Kimberly Zubris (Star Track Cycling)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Jessica Chong (Allentown, PA)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Men\u2019s Professional Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scratch Race Final \u2013 6.667km \/ 20 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Marcos Mendez (Foundation, Argentina)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Patton Sims (Good Guys, Sterlington, LA)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Troy Sanders (Edge Cycling, Breinigsville, PA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>American Tempo Final \u2013 6.667km \/ 20 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Marcos Mendez \u2013 15 pts<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Noah Shumskas (Bike Works p\/b Fred Beans) \u2013 14 pts<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Magnus Jamieson (New Zealand) \u2013 13 pts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Longest Lap \u2013 333m \/ 1 Lap<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Magnus Jamieson (New Zealand)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Liam Ramsey (New Zealand)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Noah Shumskas (Bike Works p\/b Fred Beans)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Miss and Out Final<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Liam Ramsey (New Zealand)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Magnus Jamieson (New Zealand)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 David Ramirez (OutRiders NYC, Woodside, NY)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Points Race Final \u2013 10km \/ 30 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Marcos Mendez (Foundation) \u2013 18 pts<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Magnus Jamieson (New Zealand) \u2013 14 pts<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Liam Trepte (TeamBSR Mustangs) \u2013 10 pts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Junior Results<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chariot Race Qualifier 1 \u2013 1.5 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Elijah James (Trinidad Tobago)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Joshua Frederick (TeamBSR Cycling Development, Telford)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Christiano Jacelon (Edge Cycling, Breinigsville, PA)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flying Mile Final \u2013 1.609km \/ 5 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Joshua Frederick (TeamBSR Cycling Development)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Elijah James (Trinidad Tobago)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Christiano Jacelon (Edge Cycling)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wheel Race Final \u2013 1.333km \/ 4 Laps<\/strong><br \/>\n1st \u2013 Christiano Jacelon (Edge Cycling)<br \/>\n2nd \u2013 Elijah James (Trinidad Tobago)<br \/>\n3rd \u2013 Joshua Frederick (TeamBSR Cycling Development)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About the Valley Preferred Cycling Center<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Known as T-Town, the Valley Preferred Cycling Center is America\u2019s premier velodrome, globally respected\u00a0for\u00a0hosting elite competition and nurturing cycling talent from grassroots to Olympic level.<\/p>\n<p>Information and photos provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nJake Burns<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trexlertown, PA \u2013 August 15, 2025\u00a0\u2014 The Omnium Night at the Valley Preferred Cycling Center delivered a night of high-speed action, tight finishes, and standout performances across both professional and &hellip; 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