Arenacross on the BBC
By Team TMX on 11th Jan 17
Mike Bushell of BBC Breakfast popped into the Manchester Arena last week to check out the Arenacross Tour and get a taste of riding the track.
While the AX production crew and track builders carried on working to sculpt and dress the track and get it ready for the opening round, Bushell spent time talking with brothers Josh and Tye Jones from London who are both contesting the SuperMini class.
Tye finished fourth in the 65cc category last year and Josh won the SW sector of the SuperMinis, and they told the broadcaster about how they'll handle the inter-family rivalry.
BBC viewers will know that the intrepid sports presenter isn't one to shy away from a challenge.
So, when he was offered the chance to ride the AX track, he ‘sort of' jumped at the opportunity.
With a little tuition and guidance from former top motocross runner, turned coach and motivator Dickie Dye, the novice rider took to one of the Arenacross famous rhythm sections on an I-Fly JK Yamaha 250cc crosser.
With no experience and barely able to touch the ground, that takes some doing!
The Arenacross piece will be aired this Saturday morning on BBC Breakfast.
