At the youthful age of 15, budding junior cyclist Khamari Greaves already has the lead pack looking over their shoulders.

And if this promising teenager can maintain his steady ascent to the fore, then it may only be a matter of time before he finally arrives on the big stage.

The Bermuda Christian School student is presently enjoying by far his best year in his adopted sport. Greaves also harbours a great passion for competing in triathlons. However, if he had to make a choice between the two, then cycling would almost certainly get the nudge.

He is currently in only his third year of cycling and already hard work and tremendous sacrifice have paid off immensely.

The youngster is the reigning King of Speed, IBC Road Race, Sinclair Packwood and National Cycling Championships junior 2003 champion. Quite an impressive record for a teenager in only his third year of competitive cycling.

"I used to enjoy running but then a gentleman encouraged me to give the triathlon a shot," said Greaves. "So I got into that and then I realised that I was a better cyclist than I was a runner."

Greaves recalled how it was all about fun cycling during the early stages before he was bitten by the competitive bug.

"I obtained a training schedule and a coach," he added. "And this year I just started to win a lot. Last season I was second and managed a first now and then, but this year it's just like bang!"

Hours of practice and clocking in extra miles at 5 a.m. in the morning has proven to be rewarding for Greaves.

"I get up at 5 a.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Fridays and I probably put in about one and a half hours riding from Flatts to Clearwater and back," he added. "My father (Carlos Greaves) gives me support and also Dave Morrison who coaches me.

"I think the cross-training in triathlons has improved my cycling and has given me an edge because it gives you a lot of breeze. Swimming and running gives you more stamina and endurance for when times are hard."

Endurance which has made Greaves a feared sprinter heading to the tape. And like many other aspiring athletes today, the youngster wants to take his game to the max and become a professional cyclist.

He also expresses a burning desire to represent Bermuda in the Olympics. But for the time being, Greaves is content to journey off to Montreal, Canada where he will compete in a junior cycling event.

"So far it feels good. The season has been great so far and hopefully it will continue," added Greaves, who will first see action during next month's Shell Gold Cup Triathlon before he heads north of the border.