BERWICK Secondary College in midSeptember was the only school team to win a place in the Murraybridge, South Australia humanpowered vehicle (HPV) marathon.
Berwick’s senior team competed against 180 schools and 23 adult teams to finish third overall and the only school team in the first six places.
The team beat the nearest rival school by a staggering 56 kilometres in the 24hour race.
HPV mentor Terry Trevena said the vehicle travelled 847 kilometres during the race, at an average speed of more than 35km/h, including pit stops.
He said Berwick won the same event on four consecutive years and won their last seven events.
Two other Berwick teams finished in the top 30.
Mr Trevena said the squad was setting its sights on the Victorian Schools Cycling Championships, in October, and the RACV Energy Breakthrough in November.
He said dedication to planning and training paid off for the Berwick team which won trophies and $500.
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