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.

Ciara O’Gorman | Irish Rider Profiles

January 2017

Ciara O’Gorman Fifteen BMX

Name:  Ciara O’Gorman

 

Plate Number:  # 97

 

2017 Race Class:  11-14 Girls or 13-14 boys, not sure yet.

 

Home Town:  Dripsey, Co. Cork

 

Cycling Club:  Cork BMX Club

 

Team / Sponsor: Slick BMX Team

 

Favourite place to ride / train? Lucan or Ratoath tracks.

 

Favourite track you have raced?  Perry Park in Birmingham.

 

Favourite riders to watch (Irish or International)?  International … Bethany Shriever, Irish (kinda) Ricardo Pedro because anything could happen.

 

What has been your favourite Irish event so far?  Enjoyed them all but Ratoath rounds 7 and 8 where probably my favourite.

 

What’s your dream bike?  Carbon Speed Co.

 

Lights of beeps?  Lights!

 

Manual or jump?  Manual, working on my jumping.

 

How many years have you been racing? 2

 

How did the 2016 season go for you?  Great season, really enjoyed it.

 

What are you plans / goals / hopes for the 2017 season?  I’d love to race more international races and improve my biking skills.

 

Do you have any long term BMX goals?  Move to California and be a pro 🙂

 

How would you improve Irish BMX? What would you like to see in the future?  To get more tracks around the country and get more access to my home track.

 

Ciara O’Gorman Fifteen BMX
Ciara O’Gorman Fifteen BMX
Ciara O’Gorman Fifteen BMX
Ciara O’Gorman Fifteen BMX

BIKE CHECK:

Frame: Chase RSP 3.0 Expert XL

Forks: BOX Components

Bars: Ciari

Stem: Elevn

Grips: ODI Lock-on

Headset: Promax

Seat: Profile

Seat Post: Elevn Aero

Seat Clamp: Elevn Aero

BIKE CHECK:

Cranks: Answer 170mm

Sprocket: SD  41/16

Bottom Bracket: Shimano

Pedals: Tangent flats / Shimano SPD

Brakes: BOX Eclipse caliper / BOX Genius leaver

Hubs: Super Duper

Rims: Super Duper

Tyres: Tioga Power Blocks 1×3/8 

Plate: BOX Mini #97

BIKE CHECK:

Frame: Chase RSP 3.0 Expert XL

Forks: BOX Components

Bars: Ciari

Stem: Elevn

Grips: ODI Lock-on

Headset: Promax

Seat: Profile

Seat Post: Elevn Aero

Seat Clamp: Elevn Aero

Cranks: Answer 170mm

Sprocket: SD  41/16

Bottom Bracket: Shimano

Pedals: Tangent flats / Shimano SPD

Brakes: BOX Eclipse caliper / BOX Genius leaver

Hubs: Super Duper

Rims: Super Duper

Tyres: Tioga Power Blocks 1×3/8 

Plate: BOX Mini #97

Ciara O’Gorman Fifteen BMX

Photos: Aidan O’Gorman | Annie Whitley | Belfast City BMX | BMX Ireland