Cycling was initially not an interest 0f Jordan September’s. But now the 18-year-old matric learner, who grew up in Ocean View, has been chosen to represent South Africa at the 2023 Junior World Track Champs in Colombia, South America.
Kinetic Pro Cycling team director O’Ryan Bruintjies said the teen joined the club three years ago.
“Jordan started his cycling journey with the Fresh Start Cycling Club in Ocean View back in 2019 and moved to Kinetic Cycling Club in 2020 under the watchful eyes of his coaches, Glen Bonthuys and Zarina van Schalkwyk.”
He added it was clear from the start that September was “an above-average talent”.
“Jordan joined the Kinetic Pro Cycling team in 2020 and since then has accomplished much, for instance, Western Province titles, Western Cape titles, South African national titles and African continental titles.
“Now he is leaving to represent his country at the World Track Champs in Colombia.”
Bruintjies describes Jordan, who currently lives in Sunnydale and attends Fish Hoek High School, as a true ambassador for the country.
“We would like to thank all role-players in Jordan’s development to the world stage of cycling.
“We are super proud of all Jordan’s achievements and we believe he will be a true ambassador for South Africa. A special thanks to his supportive parents, Anton and Tania September.”
The teenager said becoming a cyclist all happened by “coincidence”.
“I started cycling at a small development team in my hometown at the beginning of 2019.
“It all happened by coincidence. I was never fazed by cycling because we would see the other kids riding often, but it was never an interest of mine.
“My brother wanted to give it a try so he dragged me along and signed me up for it. Well, the rest is history.
“Being selected to represent South Africa at the Junior World Champs in Cali, Colombia, is a very proud moment for me because even though it’s not my first time being selected for a national team it is always really special when it happens.”
