2022 GOALS: Olympic Champion Bethany Shriever (GBR)

Feb 03, 2022

Written by Bart de Jong

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2021 Olympic Champion and 2021 UCI BMX Racing Elite World Champion. Anyone who would have said that in January of 2021 would have been sent off to the clinic. But Bethany Shriever (GBR) did it and had the best year ever. But 2022 has arrived and it's back to racing. After several months of Olympic status celebration it was back to training hard. Beth fills you in on how she prepared for the new season. Sounds like she's ready.

Name: Bethany Shriever
Age: 22
Hometown: Essex, Great Britain

Sponsors: Prophecy/Maxxis/Muc Off/Lead/Troy lee designs/Madison cycles/Crucial BMX parts

Did 2021 turn out the way you wanted?
Bethany Shriever: It was everything I asked for and more! I never dreamt of having that much success, especially all at once and so early on in my career, but it was very special, and the main thing for me was I had an absolutely amazing time doing it and I was happy!

With the start of the new year, are you always looking to become a faster racer?
Bethany Shriever: Of course, that’s what every racer strives to become!

Have you picked your races for 2022 yet?
Bethany Shriever: Yes I have! A lot of travelling, which I’m super excited for.

What did you change on your bike for 2022?
Bethany Shriever: Nothing at all, if it ain’t broke, don’t try fix it!

Do you generally test things in the off season like
Bethany Shriever: Not really, I’ve found a pretty sweet set up that suits me perfectly

What racing gear will you be running in 2022?
Bethany Shriever: That’s a secret! Super spinny though lol

What's the helmet of your choice for the new season?
Bethany Shriever: Troy Lee designs D4

Do you intend to eat better in 2022?
Bethany Shriever: I always eat good! The trick is to eat more!

Has your training schedule changed from last year?
Bethany Shriever: Not a huge amount, just trying to get strong off the bike and improve my on bike skills as well!

Who is helping you with your training schedule?
Bethany Shriever: Marcus Bloomfield and team behind him at British Cycling

Do you get help with mental coaching?
Bethany Shriever: Yes, it’s one of the best things I ever did, life changing.

What's your local BMX track that you ride the most?
Bethany Shriever: I live in Manchester, so my home track in the indoor track there!

Do you ride pump tracks and trails to improve your bike handling skills?
Bethany Shriever: Nope, don’t really have any close to where I live! Never really been interested in it.

What are your strengths?
Bethany Shriever: Skills mainly, jumping, driving speed of jumps and being able to pedal well, but I’m trying to be more of an all round rider, that’s the goal!