ZIGGY CALLAN

Name. Ziggy Callan

Age. 17

Currently living. In Melbourne

How did BMX find you. My brother started racing and I thought it looked like fun

Years racing. 7

Current ranking, State. 1V in AA women,5V in a men cruiser
Current ranking, National. 2A in junior elite woman, 2A in senior elite woman cruisers, also W4 in junior elite cruiser

Local Club. Lilydale BMX club

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

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. Valentino Rossi, Bubba Harris, Lauren Burns and Casey Stoner.

Favourite part of a track. Rhythms, good jumps

What’s on your IPod. System of a down, De La Soul, Hilltop Hoods and Nick Cave

Favourite food. Borritos, and yummy cheese.

Favourite TV show. Buffy the vampire slayer

Favourite movie. The castle, Transit race video

Favourite web sites. BMX ultra

Favourite sports or hobbies outside BMX racing. surfing, snow boarding, skiing and moto g.p.

Scariest thing that ever happened to you. Got hit by a car whilst riding my road bike.

Worst crash on a bike. I broke my shoulder blade

Best thing about racing BMX. Its fun.

Career highlights. Winning 3 aussie titles,4W in junior elite cruiser, the only girl to jump Knox big doubles.

Long term Goals. Winning the 2008 Olympics

What keeps you motivated. Wanting to beat dad and josh, I really enjoy.

Advice for young BMXer’s. Have fun and train hard.

People to thank. Bill de Maid Redline mum and dad, josh, hrv and trev stanford