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.
Charlie Jackson | Irish Rider Profiles
January 2017
Name: Charlie Jackson
Plate Number: # 194
2017 Race Class: 11-12 Male
Home Town: Ratoath, Co. Meath
Cycling Club: Ratoath BMX
Team / Sponsor: Kings N Leon | 7 Day Auto | Pressco
Favourite place to ride / train? Ratoath BMX Track.
Favourite track you have raced? Portugal.
Favourite riders to watch (Irish or International)? Adam Jackson (Charlies older brother).
What has been your favourite Irish event so far? The Cork nationals … because of the hotel!
What’s your dream bike? Meybo
Lights of beeps? Both.
Manual or jump? Jump!
How many years have you been racing? 6
How did the 2016 season go for you? Number 2 … missed the number 1 plate by 5 points.
What are you plans / goals / hopes for the 2017 season? To do well at the Euro’s in France.
Do you have any long term BMX goals? To be better than my dad …
How would you improve Irish BMX? What would you like to see in the future? I would love to see a 8 meter hill and an indoor track.
BIKE CHECK:
Frame: Freeagent Team Expert XL
Forks: Sinz
Bars: Freeagent
Stem: Freeagent
Grips: I have some …
Headset: Freeagent
Seat: SD
Seat Post: Got one …
Seat Clamp: SD
BIKE CHECK:
Cranks: Freeagent
Sprocket: Freeagent … gearing is top secret
Bottom Bracket: Freeagent
Pedals: Bear Traps
Brakes: Freeagent
Hubs: Freeagent
Rims: Freeagent
Tyres: Maxxis 1 x 3/8’s
Plate: BOX Phase One #194
BIKE CHECK:
Frame: Freeagent Team Expert XL
Forks: Sinz
Bars: Freeagent
Stem: Freeagent
Grips: I have some …
Headset: Freeagent
Seat: SD
Seat Post: Got one …
Seat Clamp: SD
Cranks: Freeagent
Sprocket: Freeagent … gearing is top secret
Bottom Bracket: Freeagent
Pedals: Bear Traps
Brakes: Freeagent
Hubs: Freeagent
Rims: Freeagent
Tyres: Maxxis 1 x 3/8’s
Plate: BOX Phase One #194
Photos: Eugene Jackson | BMX Ireland | KJC Prints