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Alex
has been riding Downhill bikes for just over 18
months and competing for just over 12 months.
He has taken part in National Points Series (NPS)
events, NACC events and the Dragon Downhill series
in Wales.
Due
to his part-time weekend work commitments he has
been unable to complete a full Championship and
this situation seems set to continue as his role
as No.2 mechanic in the Formula BMW team continues
into 2008.
Only
competing in 3 out of the 5 races, his results in
2007 have gained him valuable points and his National
ranking in the Youth category is 50th. This translates
to 81st in the World ranking table. Alex hopes to
enter more races in 2008 and improve his National
and World rankings.
Alex
is currently practicing every weekend on his Santa
Cruz Blur 4x and whenever possible, on his familiar
Fluorescent Orange, Orange 223 bike or his Black
Santa Cruz V10 the latter being mainly reserved
for competition use.
The
'Youth' category covers the age range from 15-17
and Alex at 15 is at one of the youngest competitors,
probably with the least experience too having taken
up Downhill Racing at a relatively late stage.
Alex
is extremely grateful to his main sponsor, Team
Loctite, for the support given to him so far. This
assistance will continue into 2008 and Loctite products
will help Alex to finish every event by building
security and reliability into his race bikes.
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