'Jumping Jess' second in European BMX race in the Netherlands, two wins for Frederic in Ipswich

Jess Marriott of the Peterborough BMX Club finished an excellent second in a European competition in Tiel in the Netherlands.

Marriott claimed silver in the female 15-16 category.

Jess Marriott (528) is just pipped for first place in the Netherlands.

placeholder image — Jess Marriott (528) is just pipped for first place in the Netherlands.

The city club also sent 29 racers to round 2 of the East Anglian BMX Regional Summer series in Ipswich.

There were seven class wins for the Peterborough riders with Frederic Staite claiming two of them. He was 1st male 12 cruiser and 1st 9-12 cruiser.

Jess Marriott (right) on the podium in the Netherlands.

The other club winners were Charlotte Budby (female 9-10), Lottie Macfarlane (female 15-16), Bradley Goulding (male 17-29), Dylan Dixon (40-44 cruiser) and Leah Pearson (30+ ladies cruiser). There were 16 top three finishes for Peterborough members, while Tommy Pacey made his debut at regional level. The city clubs are currently second in the regional standings.

This weekend sees the kick off of the National BMX series at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. Anyone interested in trying BMX racing can contact the club via social media. Search for Peterborough BMX Club.