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Alberta-based Molly Simpson travels all around Canada as one of the Next-Gen BMX racers—meaning she’s one of the fastest Shred Girls in Canada! She slowed down enough to give us a few pieces of advice for aspiring BMXers.
I started riding bikes when I was 4, and just loved it ever since. I had a passion for anything with 2 wheels. My grandpa put me on a bike and pushed me down a hill, and that’s how I learned.
My dad asked me 6 years ago if I wanted to go try BMX. I knew that my cousin did and was ranked 2nd in the world. So I wanted to give it a shot! The moment I saw the track, I knew that this was what I was gonna do for the rest of my life. My dedication and drive to be successful was what made me stick with it. Just the feeling of riding is the best. I also love the people in the sport, I have made so many good friends through BMX.
I love the adrenaline rush that you get when your riding the track. The feeling of jumping is definitely my favourite. I just love to go fast on a bike
My least favourite part about riding is the nerves I get before each race. But that is just happens naturally and I preform well under pressure.
I have made some of my best friends through racing. My tip is to just be your self. Over time you will slowly become friends with your competitors.
Monday, track, sprints, lift
Tuesday, rollers
Wednesday, track, lift , sprints
Thursday, rollers, track
Friday track, lift
Weekend, ride
Always on the bike!
Just go out there and have fun and enjoy the ride. You will make friends along the way.
My tip is to just turn your mind off and just send it.
My bike is my favourite, I got a custom painted Wonder Woman theme bike. I love my sponsor – Daylight Cycles
Follow @molly__simpsonn on Instagram! (And make sure you’re following @shred.girls while you’re there!)