Meet the coaches
Billy Luckhurst
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Billy was riding a bike almost before he could walk, and he's never stopped. Runnymede Rockets' most senior coach and arguably one of Britain's most versatile riders, Billy is accomplished in all the major BMX disciplines, including race, trails, skatepark, pump track and even flatland. When it comes to BMX, if Billy doesn’t know it, it’s not worth knowing.
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Aide Woodcock
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Aide has a long track record of competing and biking. A former black belt in judo and a seasoned BMX racer, Aide brings a wide range of different approaches and perspectives to his coaching. Known for his fearless riding style, he is one of the few veteran riders still clearing some of the biggest jumps out there – skills that he is now able to pass on to the next generation of BMX pilots.
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Harriet Alexander
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The daughter of 1980s BMX hotshot Lee Alexander, Harriet is one of Britain's leading female BMX coaches. She is qualfied in Sports Science and has a degree in Sports Psychology. Known for her innovative session plans and attention to detail, Harriet coaches riders of all levels at tracks across the south of England. Her wealth of knowledge plus her own formidable racing history means that rapid progression is assured for her young charges.
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Chris Carter
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The newest addition to the Runnymede coaching roster, Chris brings almost 20 years of BMX racing experience to his sessions. A multiple South champion and UK national number two, Chris is known for his smooth riding style which looks decades younger than his true age of 56. Chris brings maturity and method to all of his sessions – giving riders a solid foundation from which they can grow to become the best athletes they can be.
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