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