JOSH CALLAN

Name. Josh Callan

Age. 15

Currently living. In Melbourne

How did BMX find you. I always loved bikes and a friend just started at the local club, he said I should join so I did.

Years racing. 8

Current ranking. State. 2V in A men

Current ranking. National. 1A in 15 boys

Local Club. Lilydale BMX club

Other states or countries you have raced in. All states in Aussie, NZ, Brazil x2, Netherlands, France, Japan

Current race bike. Redline flight pro XXL 2007

Favourite BMX event. World championships

Favourite track. Nerang QLD

Riders or other sports people who have inspired you. Bubba Harris, Mike Day, Valentino Rossi

Favourite part of a track. The whole track

What’s on your IPod. There is lots, system of a down to Bob Dylan and all in between

Favourite food. Anything as long as there is lots of it

Favourite TV show. Don’t know

Favourite movie. Transit race video

Favourite web sites. BMX ultra

Favourite sports or hobbies outside BMX racing. Soccer, surfing, snow boarding, motto racing

Scariest thing that ever happened to you. Operation in Holland

Worst crash on a bike. I ruptured my small intestine in Holland’s world title

Best thing about racing BMX. Riding my bike

Career highlights. Winning 3 world titles

Long term Goals. Winning the 2012 Olympics

What keeps you motivated. I’m motivated cause I love to race

Advice for young BMXer’s . Have fun, train hard, stay smooth

People to thank. Bill de Maid Redline mum and dad Ziggy hrv and bootes