Five Minutes with Fletch

Five Minutes WIth Fletch - Tom Grimshaw

On this week's Five Minutes With Fletch, I catch up with Apico Honda Racing rider Tom Grimshaw.
We take a walk down memory lane, discussing how MX was a family affair, his favourite goggles, and why he chooses to wear Leatt 5.5 boots, a favourite of pro motocross riders.
I asked Tom about his goals and ticking off those MX dreams, as well as his favourite UK Track, the challenges and setbacks, and his hopes for the 2024 season.
Special thanks to Tom Grimshaw for doing the interview.
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Five Minutes With Fletch - Ollie Colmer

I catch up with Ollie Colmer, the current leader of the British U21 championship, on this week's Five Minutes With Fletch.
We dive straight into the interview with the all-important kit question to the MX2 motocross racer. Discover where Ollie would love to ride one day and the stupidest thing he's done on a dirt bike!
We find out his preference for Googles, his love of orange and KTMs, his view on electric bikes and two-strokes, and the season ahead for the K-tech Aristo Car Racing Team.
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Special thanks to Ollie Colmer for the interview.

Five Minutes With Fletch - Joel Rizzi

On this week's Five Minutes With Fletch, I catch up with Dirt Store Kawasaki’s Joel Rizzi as he battles it out in the MX2 class in the British and Fastest 40 motocross championship.
I learn about Joel’s pre-season prep, how he fuels himself on race day, and his all-time favourite MX track.
He reveals what bike he would love to ride and his thoughts on the 2024 motocross season.
Sorry about the sound quality. I will do better with the next one!
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Special thanks to Joel Rizzi for the interview.

Five Minute With Fletch - Reece Jones

I am touring around the British MX scene as we gear up for the biggest event on the UK motocross calendar, VMXdN Foxhill. This week, I catch up with 3x British youth champion Reece Jones as he starts the 2024 season and pursues that 4th British youth title.
We talked about his favourite motocross tracks, both at home and abroad. Raceday prep and there was a gear question or two.
I learned how he got into racing and pre-season prep in Spain and how the transition from the 125cc to the 250cc has gone.
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Special thanks to Reece Jones for the interview.

Five Minutes With Fletch - Jamie Keith

In this week's instalment of Five Minutes With Fletch, I catch up with raising motocross star Jamie Keith.
Results: The 15-year-old Cumbrian motocrosser's 2024 MX season has got off to a cracking start, with a P2 at Round 1 of the Motul Fastest 40 championship powered by Michelin—Foxhill and a P1 at Round 1 of the Dirt Store ACU British Championship—Lyng.
We discuss the pre-season prep, his move from the 85cc to the 125, his switch from KTM to Yamaha, and his hopes for the 2024 season.
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Special thanks to Jamie Keith for the interview.

Five Minutes With Fletch - Tommy Searle

Five Minutes With Fletch is back with a bang after a fantastic weekend of motocross action from the Motul Fastest 40 powered by Michelin at Foxhill. This week we catch up with Tommy Searle as he heads into the season in the MX2 class - #250Tom.
It all change for the 2024 season with a new team, new gear, and a new dirt bike. We talk about his reasons for moving classes and his hopes for the 2024 MX season. I quiz him on his best-ever race, VMXdN, and living the California dream at just 19 years old. I also ask him about his thoughts on racing alongside Jett and Prado and who would he bet money on between Herlings and Prado.
There is plenty of MX chatter, talk about getting older, and the odd brain fart!
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Special thanks to Tommy Searle for doing the Interview.
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Five Minutes With Fletch - Josh Vail

Five Minutes With Fletch is a little different this week as we headed to Hawkstone Park for the season opener that is Hawkstone International last weekend. There was plenty of current and emerging talent around the motocross paddock and i decided to catch up with Josh Vail as he starts his rookie season in the 125 class after securing numerous titles last year in the 85cc class.
I talk to Josh about racing MX, his Hawkstone International experience and his plans for the 2024 season including the Fastest 40 and EMX. After interviewing Vets of the sport it was a nice change to interview a youth rider, hope you enjoy!
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Special thanks to Josh Vail for doing the Interview.
 
 
 
 

Five Minutes With fletch - Neville Bradshaw - Part 2

Is there nothing else that comes close to riding motorbikes? Neville Bradshaw confesses he's spent ten years trying to find a replacement for that buzz in this week's Five Minutes With Fletch - Part Two.
Nevsta also reveals his biggest regrets and the seasons that didn't go to plan over a career that spans 34 years, along with his wishes for the future and whether MX will be part of the lives of the next Bradshaw generation and with which bike holds a special place in his heart.
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Special thanks to Neville Bradshaw for doing the Interview and wishing him a speedy recovery.

Five Minutes With Fletch - Neville Bradshaw - Part 1

Is there anyone more passionate about riding two strokes than Neville Bradshaw?
Nevsta has been on my guest list since I started the channel and I was delighted to catch up with him at the Classic Bike Show in Telford.
His awesome riding style and love of racing have earned him fans across the world. When it comes to battling it out on the dirt, Bradshaw never holds back and gives it everything he's got! In part one, we talk about the foot injury, Arenacross, his plans for 2024, and how he began racing dirt bikes back home in South Africa.
Part Two will drop at 7 pm on Tuesday, February 20th, subscribe so you don’t miss an episode! Y
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Special thanks to Neville Bradshaw for doing the Interview and wishing him a speedy recovery.

Five Minutes With Fletch - with Tyler Bowers - Part 2

If you haven't already watched/listened to part one go back and do it now before you dive into part two!
In this week's Five Minutes With Fletch, the chatter continues with part 2 of Tyler Bowers interview. I caught up with Tyler Bowers after the first day of racing action onboard the DocWob KX 500 at VMXdN Foxhill 2023.
Tyler is a hugely accomplished racer in the States, full of grit, passion, and determination. Having ridden for the legendary Pro Circuit factory squad in his time, he has won Supercross and Arenacross races and was a regular on the podium. Tyler and I talk about the suspension set up, track conditions and his Foxhill experience. Will he bring his unit to VMXdN Foxhill if he returns in 2024.
I hope you enjoy the interview.
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