THE RIDERS
Our Regional Riders
Our regional riders at Merseyside BMX Club represent the pinnacle of dedication and talent in our community. Competing at various regional events, these athletes showcase exceptional skill, sportsmanship, and commitment to the sport. With rigorous training and a passion for BMX racing, they continue to make us proud by achieving outstanding results and inspiring upcoming riders to reach new heights.
Joe GARRETT
#439
How long have you been riding for?
18 Months
Favourite BMX Moment?
Getting 1st place on the podium at my first ever club series
Favourite Rider/role model:
Benji
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Sweet pencil
Best Post-Race Meal?
Tuna pasta
Best song to listen to before a race?
Little lion man
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
To have super sonic speed!!
Goals for 2026?
Race in my first national
Jack Waterton
#061
How long have you been riding for?
1 year +
Favourite BMX Moment?
Coming 3rd in the spring and summer series
Favourite Rider/role model:
Cian and charlie
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Fruitella
Best Post-Race Meal?
Pasta
Best song to listen to before a race?
We will we will rock you by Queen
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Super speed
Goals for 2026?
To compete as expert regionally and qualify for nationals. And to make more friends in the BMX community
Finley Jones
#595
How long have you been riding for?
1 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Placing second in my first expert series at Merseyside BMX club!
Favourite Rider/role model:
Charlie Cotton
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Rolos and an orange fanta
Best Post-Race Meal?
McDonalds - nugget happy meal with an extra 4 nuggets!
Best song to listen to before a race?
Any Linkin Park
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Legs of Steel
Goals for 2026?
Completing a full regional series and getting to the Brits! Also, learning to manual and get jumping on the track!
Andrei COLTA
#353
How long have you been riding for?
Less than a year.
Favourite BMX Moment?
My first race
Favourite Rider/role model:
Benji
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Chocolate
Best Post-Race Meal?
McDonald's Happy Meal
Best song to listen to before a race? Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Superspeed
Goals for 2026?
To do the biggest jump and to race again
kaan Esmeray
#7
How long have you been riding for?
1 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Winning first trophy
Favourite Rider/role model:
All the senior/experienced riders at the club
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Pot noodles
Best Post-Race Meal?
Takeaway
Best song to listen to before a race?
Anything
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Invisibility
Goals for 2026?
Improve lap times and take part in more competitive races
Jacob RODERICK
#267
How long have you been riding for?
Forever
Favourite BMX Moment?
1st Place at Preston Regional
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quillan Isidore
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Fruit Pastels
Best Post-Race Meal?
Nandos
Best song to listen to before a race?
Imagine Dragons - Thunder
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Super fast, like the flash
Goals for 2026?
Beat my PB at the NCC
Beat my PB at Preston Pirates
Compete in an expert regional race
Carter Kenealy
#185
How long have you been riding for?
1 Year
Favourite BMX Moment?
My very first race
Favourite Rider/role model:
Cian & Benji
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Hotdog & Pringles
Best Post-Race Meal?
Burger
Best song to listen to before a race?
Put some miles on it
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Be like flash and race past everyone
Goals for 2026?
Some big jumps and manuals and have fun with my mates
Otis SIMMERS
#954
How long have you been riding for?
1 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Riding in my first regional
Favourite Rider/role model:
Cian, Charlie and Benji
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Fruit pastilles
Best Post-Race Meal?
Hotdog
Best song to listen to before a race? Y'all ready for dis? By Y U QT
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Super jumps
Goals for 2026?
I want to ride in a national, learn to manual properly and clear the big table top
Jack Sharples
#093
How long have you been riding for?
1 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Favourite Rider/role model:
Charlie Cotton
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Smarties
Best Post-Race Meal?
Steak
Best song to listen to before a race?
Freight train
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Superspeed
Goals for 2026?
Get top 3 in regionals
Max Peet
#306
How long have you been riding for?
On and off but mainly dedicated since taking it back up Jan this year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Clearing anything I can jump
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quillan
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Only the pink Fruitella's
Best Post-Race Meal?
Mcdonalds
Best song to listen to before a race?
Walk of Life
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Super high fast jumping
Goals for 2026?
Compete in my first Regional races and get to the Brits
Isaac NORTH
#352
How long have you been riding for?
1 Year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Getting my first trophy!
Favourite Rider/role model:
Kye Whyte & Ryan Williams
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Green Pringles
Best Post-Race Meal?
Subway
Best song to listen to before a race?
Godzilla - Eminem
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Superspeed
Goals for 2026?
Learn how to do wheelies and become more confident in races!
Max Atherton
#494
How long have you been riding for?
6months
Favourite BMX Moment?
First race
Favourite Rider/role model:
Max Peet, Benji, Ethan and Sofie
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Haribos
Best Post-Race Meal?
Rice Curry and chips
Best song to listen to before a race?
Darube Sandstorm
To manual the whole way
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
To manual the whole way
Goals for 2026?
More races and gain experience
Sophia Jones
#497
How long have you been riding for?
6 months
Favourite BMX Moment?
Doing the 5 meter gate at the indoor track in Manchester
Favourite Rider/role model:
Bethany Schriever
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Mega Pencils!
Best Post-Race Meal?
McDonald’s - double cheeseburger as I’m always starving!
Best song to listen to before a race?
Riders Ready Watch the Gate by No Drama Lama BMX
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Super speed
Goals for 2026?
Complete a full regional series and get to the brits! A first place trophy would be nice too!
Ethan Randall
#13
How long have you been riding for?
Since Spring 2025
Favourite BMX Moment?
When I'm winning
Favourite Rider/role model:
Cian
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Hot dogs
Best Post-Race Meal?
Pasta
Best song to listen to before a race?
Wrecking ball by Miley Syrus
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Super speed
Goals for 2026?
Beat Max Atherton!
Ari Watts
#829
How long have you been riding for?
4 months
Favourite BMX Moment?
Crashing out on the table top, but getting back up and trying again
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quillan and Cian
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Fruit pastels
Best Post-Race Meal?
Toby carvery
Best song to listen to before a race?
Insomnia 🤘🏻
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Super speed
Goals for 2026?
Clear the table top, manual around the track and qualify for nationals
Harun Esmeray
#1
How long have you been riding for?
1 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Getting first trophy
Favourite Rider/role model:
All the older/experienced riders at the club
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Fizzy drinks
Best Post-Race Meal?
Take away pizza
Best song to listen to before a race?
Anything
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Super legs
Goals for 2026?
To improve lap times
Leon Patterson
#556
How long have you been riding for?
5 months
Favourite BMX Moment?
1st place at Merseyside summer series
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quilan
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Pringles
Best Post-Race Meal?
Chippy
Best song to listen to before a race?
Badboy - Chiller Crew
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Time travel
Goals for 2026?
Become the best I can be and have fun
Harvey Barrie-Joynson
#060
How long have you been riding for?
1 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Racing with friends
Favourite Rider/role model:
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Hula hoops
Best Post-Race Meal?
Nandos
Best song to listen to before a race?
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Goals for 2026?
Improve on my first year
Sophie Randall
#24
How long have you been riding for?
Since February 2024ish
Favourite BMX Moment?
Jumping on the tabletop at merseyside bmx club
Favourite Rider/role model:
Bethany Schriever
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Gluten Free twix cookies
Best Post-Race Meal?
Steak and New potatoes
Best song to listen to before a race?
All star by smash mouth
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Levitation
Goals for 2026?
Jump more controlledly
Learn to manual
Isla WATTS
#704
How long have you been riding for?
1 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Watching Movies in the tent while it rained
Favourite Rider/role model:
Bethany Shriever
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Fanta Lemon + Kit Kat
Best Post-Race Meal?
Ice Cream !!
Best song to listen to before a race?
My Generation - Limp Bizkit
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
To Fly
Goals for 2026?
Beat my current race times
Our National Riders
Our national riders at Merseyside BMX Club are elite competitors who shine on the national stage. These athletes have honed their skills through rigorous training and dedication, earning their place among the top BMX racers in the country. Their remarkable performances and unwavering commitment not only bring pride to our club but also serve as an inspiration for all aspiring BMX riders.
Joseph Murphy
#294
How long have you been riding for?
1 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Getting 3rd overall in summer series
Favourite Rider/role model:
Michael, Tyler and Isla
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Kit Kat, pencil and a can
Best Post-Race Meal?
Hotdog
Best song to listen to before a race?
Gayle - abcdefu
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Teleportation
Goals for 2025?
Win the races and do jumps like Cian
Sofia Rees
#461
How long have you been riding for?
4 years
Favourite BMX Moment?
Winning first National at the indoor. Coming from second overtaking on the 3rd
Favourite Rider/role model:
Bethany Schriever
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Anything Tyler pays for
Best Post-Race Meal?
Pot noodle
Best song to listen to before a race?
Killers - Mr Brightside
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
To fly!
Goals for 2026?
Have fun, Win Brits, Do a European round
Fin Thomson
#926
How long have you been riding for?
Since 3 years old
Favourite BMX Moment?
They are all so much fun but the brits
Favourite Rider/role model:
Cian and Charlie
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
The red strawberry liquorice
Best Post-Race Meal?
Chicken, chips, gravy and peas
Best song to listen to before a race?
Anything Michael Jackson
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Flying
Goals for 2026?
Improving jumps and keep getting faster and stronger
Benji ROSS-FOSTER
#994
How long have you been riding for?
2 years
Favourite BMX Moment?
Finished 1st overall in the regionals last year.
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quillan
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Chewies
Best Post-Race Meal?
Maccies - Triple Cheese Burger
Best song to listen to before a race?
Lady Gaga
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Superspeed
Goals for 2026?
To be like Quillan
Charlie COTTON
#31
How long have you been riding for?
3 year
Favourite BMX Moment?
Winning both nationals at Birmingham
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quillan
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Mars bar
Best Post-Race Meal?
Miller and carter with some of the BMX familys
Best song to listen to before a race?
Rick astley - never gonna give you up
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Turbo boost
Goals for 2026?
Compete at the worlds
Josh LEWIS
#672
How long have you been riding for?
5 years
Favourite BMX Moment?
Making it into the A final at a Regional
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quillan Isidore
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Salt and Vinegar Pringles
Best Post-Race Meal?
Tuna Pasta
Best song to listen to before a race?
Eye of the Tiger by Survivo
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Nitro Boost
Goals for 2026?
Double bike and make it to the Worlds on my Cruiser
Lexi CAIRNS
#8
How long have you been riding for?
7 years
Favourite BMX Moment?
Getting my first national podiums and finishing 4th in the 2024 national series
Favourite Rider/role model:
Saya Sakakibara & Freia Challis
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Lucozade Sport
Best Post-Race Meal?
Homemade banana bread muffins
Best song to listen to before a race?
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
To fly
Goals for 2025?
Get another national Podium
Cian BROWN
#29
How long have you been riding for?
11 years
Favourite BMX Moment?
Winning Club Champs in Payback for the first time
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quillan
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Smarties
Best Post-Race Meal?
Chippy
Best song to listen to before a race?
No Face - Drake
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
To know when the gate is gonna drop before its gone
Goals for 2026?
Qualify for 2027 UCI World Championships
Tyler Chadwick
#276
How long have you been riding for?
8 years
Favourite BMX Moment?
Helping riders achieve their goals
Favourite Rider/role model:
Quillan Isidore
Favourite Tuckshop treat?
Strawberry Pencil
Best Post-Race Meal?
Any All-You-Can eat
Best song to listen to before a race? Pump it up
If you could have one superpower on the track, what would it be?
Superspeed
Goals for 2026?
Achieve more consistent results at both regional and National level and watch this amazing club smash the series