The 2017 Irish National Series is fast approaching so we figured it was a good time to get to know some of the Irish riders and the machines they’ll be on … we’ll add one or two Irish Rider Profiles a week leading up to the season opener.
If you want to be included, email your details to info@15.ie
Riders under 18 years of age must have parental permission.
Jodie Lynch | Irish Rider Profiles
February 2017
Name: Jodie Lynch
Plate Number: # 18
2017 Race Class: 11-14 Female
Home Town: Larne, Co. Antrim
Cycling Club: East Coast Raiders
Team / Sponsor: Slick BMX Race Team / BHB Safety Specialists
Favourite place to ride / train? Lisburn BMX.
Favourite track you have raced? Lisburn BMX.
Favourite riders to watch (Irish or International)? My dad of course … and all of the Irish Development Squad, they are getting so good.
What has been your favourite Irish event so far? 2nd Day at the 2016 Lucan BMX National double header.
What’s your dream bike? I have it now … Prophecy!
Lights or beeps? Lights.
How many years have you been racing? 2 full seasons.
How did the 2016 season go for you? 5th in the National Series.
What are you plans / goals / hopes for the 2017 season? Win the Irish National Series and race at the Euro’s in France.
Do you have any long term BMX goals? Ride at the Worlds … make it to the Olympics.
How would you improve Irish BMX? What would you like to see in the future? Build a lot more tracks and get more girls involved. I’d like to see a major BMX event held here in Ireland.
BIKE CHECK:
Frame: Prophecy Scud Expert XL
Forks: Answer Scuthe
Bars: Renthal
Seat: Tioga Spyder
Post: Insight pivitol
Cranks: Insight R 170mm
BIKE CHECK:
Sprocket: Insight
Brake Leaver: Promax
Brake Caliper: Promax
Rims: Sun Envy lite
Tyres: Tioga PowerBlock 1.40″ rear / 1.60″ front
Plate: Box Phase One #18
BIKE CHECK:
Frame: Prophecy Scud Expert XL
Forks: Answer Scuthe
Bars: Renthal
Seat: Tioga Spyder
Post: Insight pivitol
Cranks: Insight R 170mm
Sprocket: Insight
Brake Leaver: Promax
Brake Caliper: Promax
Rims: Sun Envy lite
Tyres: Tioga PowerBlock 1.40″ rear / 1.60″ front
Plate: Box Phase One #18
Photos: Belfast City BMX | KJC Prints | Geoff Lynch