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BENDIGO'S Harry Smith's motocross future is back on track after overwhelming community support.
The talented teen had his cherished KTM 85 and CR125 bikes stolen back in July, but thanks to the generosity of friends and locals, his motocross dream has become a reality again.
Strangers and family members rallied behind Harry, chipping in donations to purchase a new bike.
The new bike has also brought a fresh new start for Harry and his mother Sally.
The Crusoe College student has gone from strength to strength with his new Honda CRF250, winning the Maryborough Motorcycle Club champion award for the third time.
Sally said it has been a testing couple of months for their family but says they are both ready to tackle any new challenges.
"When they stole the bikes, it was like they had stolen everything," she said.
"I didn’t have the money to pay for another bike, so it was a nightmare, it was just awful."
Sally said she received a phone call from a member of the Maryborough club offering to help get a new bike.
"They (the Maryborough Motorcycle Club) put a day of riding on in August and raised money for him," she said.
"My mum and dad put money in and then I put money in and we managed to get the bike in September.
"In between all that he completed two rounds in Maryborough on the bikes that got stolen.
"He then borrowed some bikes for the next few rounds and on the last club day he was able to finally race on his new bike."
Sally said the Maryborough club hosted its annual presentations recently, with her son winning the club champion award.
"He is doing really well with this bike, it is just a shame to see how we got the bike in the first place," she said.
Harry said he was enjoying racing his new bike.
"The power is so much different," he said.
"There is a 130 foot jump, I wouldn't have been able to do if I didn't have the bike.
"Getting the new bike has been good for me."
Sally said despite the happiness surrounding Harry winning the club award, she says she has become paranoid about making sure her beloved items are safe and secure .
She said the stolen bikes was a stern warning for others in the community to be lock up their precious items.
Sally wanted to thank those who have supported the family.
"The kindness of the community has been overwhelming," she said.