Joseph Smith



Lives: Abermule, Nr Newtown
Age: 16
Category: Junior
How long have you been Riding for: Most of my life, racing since 2003.
What first got you into mtbing Riding around the woods with my Dad
Favourite place to ride in the UK and why: Bala, because of its mixture of fast sections and tech sections
Favourite place to ride internationally and why: Les Gets and Morzine, because of all the secret tracks. It’s the only place I’ve ridden in Europe.

Whos your favourite rider: Needles (Andrew Neethling), because he can ride most disciplines with more style than most.
Where do you see yourself in five years time: Hopefully racing all rounds of the world Cup and representing Britain in the European and World Champs.
You race almost every weekend, how do you prepare: Just ride as much as I can, which is hard because of school.

Likes: Riding and Racing, technical tracks, building tracks, messing around on my BMX and mini bike, skiing.
Dislikes: Not riding my bike, coming 2nd, breaking things.
Other hobbies: BMX, Mini bike, Skiing when I get the chance.
Favourite food: Steak and Ale pies and pasta.
Who do you admire: Ricky Carmichael, Nico

2006 Racing Highlights

2006 British National Points Series Champion
2006 British National championships 2nd
2006 24/7 youth Downtown Winner

2005 Racing Highlights

2005 British National Champion
2005 British National Points Series 2nd
Represent Great Britain in 2006 Youth European Championships.

2003-2006 Welsh National Champion

Shout-outs

Thanks to my Mum, Dad and sister for all of their support over the last few years. Andy and Steve for always sorting my bike out and supporting me, and of course Bill Henson for giving me the ancillotti ride and for all his help.