A KEEN cyclist has taken his hobby to new heights after becoming one of the best racers in the country.
BMX Racer Alexander Lillie became Young Sportsperson of the Year after his passion for riding became competitive enough to compete.
The 17-year-old student at Richmond School and Sixth Form College entered the expert class of the North Region BMX Series and went on to take top slot.
Alexander has also competed in a number of other competitive races, coming third in the Scottish Open Championship at Cumbernauld and reaching the quarter finals of the British Championship in Kent.
Rated 7th in the region for 17 to 29-year-olds, the Ravensworth rider has his eye on the top and future Olympics.
“I would love to be national number one,” he said. “Representing my country would be amazing.”
Richmond School and Sixth Form College leader of sport leisure and community Tony Potter said: “Alexander is a credit to the school and provides a brilliant role model with his obvious drive, commitment, dedication and talent needed to compete at the highest level.”
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