The Hill family enjoyed a remarkable weekend of racing at the BMX British Championships.
Held over the August Bank Holiday at Cyclopark, Gravesend, more than 1,300 riders from across the country competed in age groups ranging from six and under to the elite senior classes.
Saturday’s schedule featured cruiser classes and riders aged 12 and under, and it was a familiar story for family patriarch Alan Hill, who stormed unbeaten through the 50–54 men’s cruiser category to claim yet another British Champion title.
The victory added to his glittering career haul, underlining his dominance in veteran BMX racing.
His son Kyle lined up in the hotly contested 17–29 men’s category and, despite showing promise in the early stages, finished sixth in his quarter-final to end his campaign earlier than hoped.
However, while his own racing may not have gone to plan, Kyle had plenty to celebrate in his role as a coach.
In just his first full year of coaching, ten of his riders reached finals over the course of the weekend, including fellow Norwich Flyers teammate Joe Douglass, marking a proud milestone in his developing career off the bike.
Sunday saw the action switch to the 13 and over 20” classes, and once again Alan Hill proved unstoppable.
Racing in the Grand Vets category, he produced another flawless day on track, going unbeaten on his way to securing his 29th British title.
This is the most by any rider across the UK, and a record that continues to cement his place in the sport’s history.
The spotlight then shifted to the youngest member of the family, 17-year-old Jared, competing in his first British Championships at Elite Men level.
Jared made a sensational debut, finishing second in his opening moto while also clocking the fastest hill time of the day, a feat that earned him the coveted “King of the Hill” title.
With a moto win in his third outing, Jared advanced comfortably to the final, where he lined up against some of the country’s top senior riders.
A strong gate start saw him slot into second place going into the first corner, and he chased the leader hard all the way to the finish.
Despite coming agonisingly close to snatching victory, he crossed the line in an impressive second place.
The result was all the more remarkable given that Jared was the youngest rider in the field, and his performance has been hailed as a sign of even greater things to come.
His rapid rise will now continue on the international stage.
This week, the teenager travels with the Great Britain Cycling Team to Benátky, Czech Republic, where he will contest rounds 11 and 12 of the UEC European Cup.
The Hill family’s influence on British BMX shows no sign of slowing down.
