Team Rider Profile
Name: David Lauricella
AKA (nickname): Davo
Race Number: 307
State: S.A
Club: Gawler BMX Club
Class: 16 Boys / Junior Super Class
Instagram: @david_2SA
Facebook: David Lauricella
Most Recent Achievements:
2SA last year and 4th at track attack
What got you into BMX riding?
I went to a come and try and loved it!
How old where you when you started BMX?
I was 7
What is your favourite thing about BMX racing?
The thrill
What has been your biggest achievement in BMX so far?
2SA
What are your goals this year for BMX?
To make 1SA and reach finals at Nationals
What is your favourite track to ride on and why?
Who is your BMX idol and why?
Sam Willoughby because of his persistence and strength
Do you have any pre-race superstitions or routines?
None
How do you like to spend your time when you're not riding BMX?
Riding dirt bikes and Dirt Jumper.
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Team Rider Profile
Name: Rylie Matthews
AKA (nickname): Ry
Race Number: 185
State: SA
Club: Gawler BMX Club
Class: 13 Boys (20" & Cruiser)
Instagram Handle: @ryliem185
Most Recent Achievements:
2021: 11 Boys 3SA / 20" & 5SA / Cruiser, 3rd in State Series
2022: 12 Boys 2A / 20" & 2A / Cruiser, 1SA / 20" & 1SA / Cruiser
AusCycling Most improved Rider of the Year, Gawler BMX Club Champion
What got you into BMX riding? and how old where you?
I was 7 when dad took me along to the local BMX track one day after school for a ride and never looked back.
What is your favorite thing about BMX racing?
Hanging with friends and race day, oh and the canteen.
What has been your biggest achievement in BMX so far?
Bringing home 2A on 20" and my cruiser at the National Championships.
What are your goals for the future in BMX?
Winning 1A and going to Worlds.
What is your favorite track to ride on and why?
Home Track Gawler BMX, because I get to ride with my friends.
Who is your BMX idol and why?
Niek Kimmann, because his the best.
Do you have any pre-race superstitions or routines? NO
How do you like to spend your time when you're not riding BMX?
Play basketball, going to the beach and Gaming/Computers
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Team Rider Profile
Achievements:
2022, 1st SA State Series, 2SA State Championships & 4A National Championships
What got you into BMX Racing? and how old where you?
My grandparents seen the Galwer BMX track next to where they go for country music and told me about it. I went for a come try event and love it, I was a late beginner at 15 years old.
What is your favorite thing about BMX racing?
It's my escape from reality not thinking about anything else just riding as fast as I can.
What has been your biggest achievement in BMX so far?
Probably would be nationals last year getting my first A plate.
What are your goals this year for BMX?
My goals this year is to win state championships and to win the national championships.
What is your favorite track to ride on and why?
Redlands in Queensland just a awesome fun track.
Who is your BMX idol and why?
Sam Willoughby because of his level of determination to me is a inspiration, I would stay up late to watch him race live in world cups.
Do you have any pre-race superstitions or routines?
Just before I get in a gate I practice my gate reactions by listening to the gate call before my race, and I never check to see who I am racing or what my gate numbers are.
How do you like to spend your time when you're not riding BMX?
Mostly spending time with my two boys, going on adventures. I also enjoy going dirt biking and MTB riding, and love driving/working on my project car.
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