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Newfoundland; a massive raw slab surrounded by the frigid North Atlantic waters. An island that defines east coast Canadian culture, where lobster traps and small town bars sit amongst incredible scenic vistas.
But as beautiful as it is, there’s a side of Newfoundland that doesn’t show up on the postcards that – for a small but growing group of passionate riders – truly defines what makes this place so special. A single dirt road runs through a small town, nonexistent cell reception deep within an old logging trail, and ancient rock formations with jagged seams that dominate the landscape.
In 2019 British Cycling held the first ever BMX Freestyle Park National Championships at Adrenaline Alley in Corby ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Alex Coleborn and Charlotte Worthington took home the honours and the first national jerseys for the sport in Britain. Here’s the story of an incredible competition at the first Championships.