The 2017 Irish National Series is here so we figured it was a good time to get to know some of the Irish riders and the machines they’ll be on …

If you want to be included, email your details to info@15.ie

Riders under 18 years of age must have parental permission.

Ian Hamilton | Irish Rider Profiles

May 2017

Name:  Ian Hamilton

Plate Number:  #303

2017 Race Class:  30+ Cruiser … boooo!*

Home Town:  Belfast

Cycling Club:  Belfast City BMX

Favourite place to ride / train?  Lucan BMX & Lisburn BMX

Favourite track you have raced?  Lucan BMX

Favourite riders to watch (Irish or International)?  Anthony Dean and all of the Belfast City BMX Club riders!

What has been your favourite Irish event so far this year?  The 2016 Cork National or the Lucan double header.

What’s your dream bike?  A Supercross Envy BLK Carbon.

Lights or beeps?  Beeps!

Manual or jump?  Both!

How many years have you been racing? All of the 80’s, the early 90’s – pub (fifteen guess) – then back at it from 2011.

How did the 2016 season go for you?  Won the 40+ Vets 🙂

What are you plans / goals / hopes for the 2017 season?  Planning on winning the cruiser class … boooo!*

Do you have any long term BMX goals?  Get my own kids involved.

How would you improve Irish BMX? What would you like to see in the future?  A National standard track in Belfast and an indoor track in Ireland would improve Irish BMX.

* Editorial note.

BIKE CHECK:

Sprocket: Stealth 41×18 or 41/17

Brake Leaver: Box Click V-Point

Brake Caliper: Shimano DXR

Front Hub: Stealth

Rear Hub: Stealth

Rims: Box Focus

Tyres: Maxxis DTH

Plate: Box Phase One #303

BIKE CHECK:

Frame: Pure Pro XL Cruiser – 22″ top tube

Forks: Supercross SLT Race

Bars: Box Components

Seat: Box Components

Clamp: Box Helix quick release

Cranks: Shimano DXR 180mm

Bottom Bracket: Crupi

Pedals: Shiny Vault ones

Sprocket: Stealth 41×18 or 41/17

Brake Leaver: Box Click V-Point

Brake Caliper: Shimano DXR

Front Hub: Stealth

Rear Hub: Stealth

Rims: Box Focus

Tyres: Maxxis DTH

Plate: Box Phase One #303

Photos: KJC Prints | Ian Hamilton | Fifteen BMX