BMX World Championships - GB's Shriever wins women's junior gold

1. GB's Bethany Shriever wins the women's junior race
2. US's Alise Post wins the women's elite race in photo finish with Australia's Caroline Buchanan
3. Fellow American Corben Sharrah claims men's elite race gold
4. Switzerland's Cedric Butti claims men's junior gold

What does it take to be a BMX racer?

Beth Shriever, an 18-year-old BMX racer from Braintree, is about to represent Great Britain in the World Championships in the US - her last event before moving up to the senior ranks.

But how did she first discover BMX racing and why is it so addictive? Beth explains all, and shows us some of her brilliant moves...

Inspired to give it a go yourself? Check out the Get Inspired guide here!

British BMX racer, Beth Shriever