TWO Hovea mountain biking brothers have struck gold in Tasmania, combining for seven wins from eight races at a national competition.

Dane and Koen Breznikar impressed at the Red Bull Hardline and Gravity Fest at Maydena Bike Park, competing in a mix of enduro and downhill events against riders from across Australia.

Ten-year-old Dane delivered a perfect performance, winning all four of his races to claim four gold medals.

Older brother Koen also excelled, winning three of his four races, with a crash in wet and muddy conditions leaving him in fifth place in his remaining event.

The strong results follow on from the brothers’ success at the Cannonball Festival in Thredbo last year, where they also claimed multiple medals.

Koen said the challenging Tasmanian conditions made the races even more rewarding.

“We raced in all weather conditions over there, but the downhill races were the wettest and muddiest,” he said.

“The trails are steep and challenging, and the wet weather just adds another element.”

Dane said racing in Tasmania offered a very different experience to Western Australia.

“There are no trails like it here in WA, with real mountains and high elevation,” he said.

“I loved racing the different tracks and felt pumped to do so well against the locals.”

The brothers said their improvement over the past year has come down to their mindset and their commitment to training.

“Having a good mindset, determination and passion for the sport has helped us improve,” they said.

“We’ve trained a lot throughout the year and are grateful for the support from our parents.”

The pair were recently awarded the Mundaring Shire Youth Sports Travel Grant, which has helped support their interstate competition.

They are also backed by Glen Forest bike shop Hillside Cycles, which has supported their development in the sport.

The brothers plan to compete in WA enduro and downhill events this year, with hopes of returning to national competitions and eventually racing overseas.