Zack Gilmore and Ryan Lawson recorded the Tasmanian team's best results on the opening night, much to the delight of their parents.

Ken Lawson enjoyed a successful track career in Tasmania and described watching 13-year-old Ryan as "a proud and historical journey".

Lawson also pointed out that the team's manager, Ron Bryan, of the Tasmanian Institute of Sport, was his state team manager 35 years ago.

Meanwhile, fellow TIS cycling coach, and Zack's dad, Matthew Gilmore, arrived in Melbourne fresh from helping coach Australia to the top of the medal table at the track world championships in Paris.

The Sydney Olympic silver medallist and former madison world champion described the change of events as a "humbling experience".

"Without a doubt, our senior team culture and camaraderie starts with our junior state teams led by fantastic coaches, managers, support staff and enthusiastic kids having a good time," Gilmore said.

Ryan added to his fourth place in the under-15 sprint by claiming a fifth in the time trial, which also saw Eddy Calvert finish 15th, Cam McPherson 21st and Daniel DiDomenico 22nd.

Meanwhile Zack added a sixth place in the under-17 individual pursuit to the bronze medal he won in the points race. Ainsleigh Gray finished 20th and Mitch Gittus 23rd.

Lewis Walker was fifth in his points race and Ronin Munro seventh in the sprint.

There was also some impressive results by the quartet of Launceston Mountain Bike Club riders competing in the Oceania championships in Toowoomba.

Alex Lack came fifth and Ewan Ferrier 17th in the under-19s while in the under-17s, Sam Fox was eighth and Innes Ferrier 13th. The pathways boys will ride the next round of the national series today.

Hobart's Scott Bowden claimed the Oceania title in the under-23 men's race, while Australia's two best cross-country mountain bikers, Dan McConnell and Rebecca Henderson, rode to victory in the seniors.