Michael Whittaker
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As a proud dad of two BMX racing girls and a passionate ex competitor myself, BMX isn’t just a sport in our family – it’s a way of life. With 9 National and British titles and two UCI World Championship plates to my name, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to compete and succeed at every level of the sport.
My coaching philosophy is built on three key principles: attitude, effort, and consistency. I believe that talent may open the door, but it’s the right mindset, hard work, and showing up day after day that truly sets riders apart.
Whether you’re just starting out or pushing for the podium, I’m committed to helping each rider develop confidence on the track, sharpen their race craft, and grow a lifelong love for BMX racing.
Let’s ride with purpose and race with heart.
I lead the club’s Group 5 coaching, working with our more experienced national racers on those all important details… and mindset. I am also South Region talent pathway lead, delivering regular regional Development Centres for the South’s top racers on behalf of British Cycling.
A founding member of Bournemouth BMX Club back in 1982, I raced at the highest level nationally (and a few internationals) throughout the 1980s and early 1990s culminating in a coveted ’01’ in 1992. I rejoined the club and started coaching a decade ago, I’m the club’s Vice-Chairman and I also sit on British Cycling’s BMX Race Commission.
As father to @phi11ips09, Mathematics teacher of 30 years and a long standing Bournemouth Coach and Race administrator, I have immersed myself in the life of a club volunteer and I LOVE IT!!!
My training sessions at the BMX track are a glorious blend of chaos, camaraderie and copious amounts of sunscreen and insect repellent!
Each week I step into my BMX coaching role with an air of mistaken confidence.
Group 2, a veritable band of BMX warriors, arrive on their gleaming machines with aspirations that soar as high as their jumps.
We work on our basic track skills, group riding, gate starts and race lines before they graduate to group 3!
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I’ve always been a mountain biker at heart, preferring muddy trails — so diving into the world of BMX has been a wild (and slightly faster) ride! I’ve been part of Bournemouth BMX Club for the past three years and absolutely love helping kids get into the sport, building their confidence, and helping discover how much fun bikes can be.
I’m also the club’s official photographer, so if I’m not coaching, I’m probably lurking trackside with a camera, trying to make you look fast. I even entered one club race myself and somehow managed to come third—proof that miracles do happen!
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