A young BMX rider from Wellingborough has been crowned this year’s British BMX Champion.

Teddy Gorman, nine, came away with the title in the ‘male 9’ category following the British Championships held in Manchester last month.

It is a particularly special achievement for Teddy after finishing runner-up at the British Championships for the previous two years.

Teddy races for Milton Keynes BMX Club and the Pure Bicycle Company Factory Race Team, competing across the UK and Europe.

Teddy Gorman, nine, of Wellingborough in action and with his trophy

placeholder image — Teddy Gorman, nine, of Wellingborough in action and with his trophy

Dad Steven Gorman said it has been an ‘incredible season’ for his son.

Alongside becoming British Champion, Teddy has:

- Finished national number two in the 2026 British BMX National Series

- Won a round of the European Cup in Tiel, Holland

- Competed at the European Championships in France

- Qualified for the 2027 UCI BMX Racing World Championships in France

Despite being only nine, Teddy trains and races throughout the year and regularly competes against some of the best young BMX riders in Britain and Europe.

Dad Steven told the Northants Telegraph: “We’re extremely proud of what he has achieved, particularly as a young rider from Northamptonshire competing successfully at national and international level.

"Teddy has had fantastic support from his race team, Milton Keynes BMX Club, his coaches and his personal sponsors, Aerotron and Coggins Motors, as well as his family and friends.”

The two-day event in Manchester saw 1,400 riders competing across varying classifications.