Tol Hemming 2013 Promo

Sep 16, 2012
by Ben Hughes  
Tol Hemming is a 16 year old downhill rider hoping to make an impact on the UK downhill scene in 2013 season. With a few smaller races already under his belt he aims to complete a full season on the BDS next year. Fully committed to training, Tol is aiming for a top 20 finish for the overall which would be a great achievement with the level of riding being so high nowadays.


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Tol training at the local tracks in Delamere Forest.

With the super high level of competition in the BDS series now, training is key. Tol does all sorts of training that will help push for those top results. Living at the bottom of Caldy Hill on the Wirral, XC rides are easily accessible. As well as racing the BDS rounds Tol hopes to enter as many of the UK gravity enduro races as well. With enduro developing massively as a discipline, it is not only fun and enjoyable but great for training as well.


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An afternoon at the BMX track in Chester.

As important training is, a BMX track session is always nice to chill and ride with your mates.

Tol also does a lot of road rides, normally around 15 miles but occasionally pushed himself to do a 30 mile ride. Being a strong pedaler is very important when you're a flat pedal rider.

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Delamere Forest is the closest place to ride anything near downhill withing an hour of us. The hills may not be that steep or long, but it offers a wide variety of riding which is good for building skills. Occasionally Tol makes the journey over to North Wales to get some riding in. Whether it be downhill at Foel, or an XC loop at Coed Llandegla or Coed y Brenin.

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During summer 2012 Tol and I made the trip over to Morzine in France for a week riding DH on all sorts of tracks, from traditional bike-park trails, to steep, rooty tracks down the Super-Morzine trails. That definitely helped a lot with skill as well as fitness, riding some trails up to 15 minutes long.


So here is the video, shot at Foel Gasnach, in North Wales as well as Delamere Forest. Hope you enjoy!

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