Andover BMX Club is riding high after officially reaching 6th place in the UK Club League, making it the top-ranked club in the South Region out of 53 participating clubs nationwide.
This major achievement follows the club’s record-breaking weekend at the Gosport National, where 46 riders competed across a wide range of categories, delivering 17 podium finishes and 37 top 8 final appearances.
The ranking reflects a remarkable rise in national stature. Just a few seasons ago, Andover BMX was fielding fewer than 10 riders at national level events. Today, it stands as one of the strongest and most inclusive BMX clubs in the country.
Club Chairman and Head Coach Eric Esslemont (CoachFixEE), and the wider coaching team, have been credited with fostering not only racing talent but a club culture built on community, support, and personal growth.
The current standing in the national league is:
- 6th place overall (out of 53 clubs)
- 1st place in the South Region
With only two rounds of the national series remaining, set to take place in Birmingham in two weeks, the question now is: can Andover climb even higher?
A spokesperson for the club said:
“We’ve worked hard to create something special here – a club where people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels feel supported and pushed to achieve their best. We’re proud to lead the South and to be showing what Andover can do on a national stage.”
The final rounds of the season promise to be intense, but spirits are high and the riders are ready.
To follow the team’s journey or get involved with the club, visit the Andover BMX Club Facebook Group.