At just 16, Cody Hawke has already been selected to represent NZ at the 2026 U19 XCO World Champs. He placed third in the U19 category at the 2026 NZ XCO Champs and won the U20 South Island Secondary Schools Cross Country Champs, alongside podium results in the 2026 Oceania Continental Series. This Grant supports his international travel expenses for the World Champs. Cody, who maintains local trails and mentors younger riders, aims to race a full season in Europe.