Rising Star – Ollie Colmer
We catch up with some of the Rising Stars of British Motocross with the first being…
Interview by Jeff Perrett
Name: Ollie Colmer
Age: 14
Hometown: Northumberland
Class: Big Wheeled 85cc
Bike: GRT Holeshot KTM
How and when did you start riding? I started riding at age 4 and started riding in the field outside the front of the house.
What was your first bike? My first bike was a KTM adventure.
Where was your first race? Wooley Grange MX. I fell off in a lot in the races, but I had the bug. I couldn’t touch the floor, the bike was too big for me. My legs have grown now though!
When and where was your first race win? Sherwood MX in 2014
Which rider has influenced you the most and why? The rider that has influenced me the most is Ken Roczen because of what happened to his arm and he has so much dedication to come back and win races like he has done already and never gave up. Also while coronavirus has been going on I have been watching Dave Thorpe back in the day, he was another rider that never gave up and trained hard.
Where’s the coolest place and track you’ve ridden? The coolest place is Trentino, Italy and my favourite track to race would be Arnhem, Netherlands.
Outside of MX who is your sporting hero? I have been lucky enough to spend time with George Digweed who has won 26 Clay Pigeon world championships. There is no sportsman or woman who has ever achieved this in any sport even though I race bikes he shoots clays we have so much in common its all about preparation determination and dedication.
What country would you like to visit that you haven’t yet and why? The place I would like to visit is America because I would love to ride the tracks and meet new MX riders.
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Name one thing you don’t like and explain why? The things I don’t like is not getting a sighting lap before a race and especially tuna!
What was the last thing you watched on YouTube? Nitro Circus.
What’s been your biggest achievement so far? Finishing 6th position at the EMX85 at Lommel.
What is your most treasured possession? Definitely my dogs.
What is currently your favourite song? Toca’s Miracle by Fragma.
If you didn’t want to be a pro motocross rider, what would you like to be? I can’t answer that because I don’t do anything else but MX. MX for life!!
Finish the sentence. “I feel good when I……. win a race. It’s the best feeling in the world.”
