Bowker MINI sponsors 10-year-old BMX champion from Blackburn

Bowker MINI has agreed to sponsor 10-year-old BMX rider Maisie Egan from Blackburn for the 2025 BMX race season.

Maisie, who currently holds both the National and British Champion titles in her age category, has been competing in BMX races since 2021. Her race history includes appearances in the North Region BMX series and the British Cycling BMX National Series.

In June 2024, she won both rounds of the BMX National Series in Cumbernauld, Scotland.

She is now preparing to compete at a European level, with plans to race in Latvia and Denmark during the 2025 season.

Mark Egan, Maisie's father, said: "Maisie lives and breathes BMX, and we’re over the moon Bowker MINI has stepped in to support her. She’s always looking for the next challenge, and racing in Europe will really push her to the next level. It’s great to have local backing that believes in her as much as we do."

Maisie’s upcoming schedule includes European races aimed at preparing her for the 2025 European Championships in Latvia and the World Championships in Copenhagen. Her performances have been documented on cycling platform Roots & Rain, highlighting her development from 2021 to 2024.

Chris Eccles, head of Business at Bowker MINI, said: "We’re proud to be part of Maisie’s journey.

"She’s already achieved so much at such a young age, and it’s exciting to think where this support might take her next.

"Backing a young local athlete like Maisie makes perfect sense. We can’t wait to see where the season takes her."

Bowker MINI has a track record of supporting young sportspeople in Lancashire. Last year, they sponsored young Driver Ashley Gregory from Rossendale.

The three-time Junior Ministox Champion (at the time) began racing at the age of 10 and was competing in the Vertu MINI Challenge Series, where she is one of only two female drivers when sponsored.