Brothers are hoping to take the BMX world by storm

Brothers Dillon and Zach are hoping to take the BMX world by storm.

 

Year 10 Dillon has just finished second in the HSBC UK BMX National Series 13-14 category, missing out on top spot by 1.5 points.  He amassed the highest number of points over the season but the best seven out of 12 rounds count.

 

And Year 8 pupil, Zach, finished eighth in the 9-12 category – his best result was a third place at Leicester.

 

They both also competed in The HSBC UK British Championships, a single event held at Blackpool this year. Dillon finished third overall and Zach came seventh.

 

“We both compete for Preston Pirates,” said Dillon, with the rounds taking him and his family all over the UK.  “I got into it around five years ago, I used to do cycling and mountain biking and then I had a go at BMX with my mates and took to it. I love the thrill and the adrenaline of it, knowing one mistake can be costly and trying to avoid that.”

 

They both train a couple of times a week and have high hopes for the future.

 

“You do have to be brave,” said Zach. “Both of us have had wrist injuries with coming off our bikes but we enjoy competing.”

 

They have both now qualified to represent Great Britain in the 2019 UCI World BMX Championships to be held in Belgium next year.

 

The pair race for Pure Bicycles BMX team.