The 60 Second Interview With

I’m at a BMX track near Manchester with 13-year-old BMX rider Claudia Read. Claudia is on a break from her practice session, so let’s chat with her now. She doesn’t have a lot of time.
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BMX means Bicycle Motocross. It’s a type of racing on a bike, but you don’t do it on roads. You do it on special race tracks. There are a lot of jumps in the tracks. Look at that guy over there. He’s standing up on his bike now and jumping. It’s awesome.
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Everyone in my family likes sports. My brother always plays football. I love doing athletics. I can run 100 metres in thirteen seconds, but I enjoy doing BMX more.
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I sometimes fall off, but usually, I don’t hurt myself badly. BMX riders always wear special gear for protection, like elbow and knee pads. A helmet is really important too. I’ve got two, but this red one I’m wearing now is my favourite. I usually win my races when I wear it!
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It isn’t difficult to ride a BMX bike. They’re like kids’ bikes, but you need to be brave to take part in a race and win. You can’t do it if you are afraid. I’ve got four brothers and I’m the youngest in the family. I’m quite strong and competitive. I hate losing!
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BMX racing is an international sport now, so I want to compete in international tournaments and be on TV. I often dream of winning.