If people do not see the sport, they do not know it exists
Braap Scotland started from the idea that Scottish off-road motorcycle sport needs more visibility. Rider stories are one of the best ways to make the sport feel real, local and possible for new people.
Beginners, racers and community stories
From first lessons and youth riders to experienced racers and people who found the sport later in life, these stories help show the different routes into Scottish off-road riding.
Featured Rider Stories
Three different riders and three different routes into Scottish off-road motorcycle sport.
Gavin Johnston: 50 Years Riding Dirt Bikes
At 62, Gavin is still riding after 50 years on dirt bikes — a reminder that off-road sport can stay with people for life.
Malachi Allan: 7x Scottish Champion
Malachi’s story shows the talent, commitment and next generation coming through Scottish off-road motorcycle sport.
Jamie Galloway | Motorcycle Trials
Jamie Galloway adds a trials perspective to the rider stories, showing another side of Scottish off-road motorcycle sport.
Short-form rider interviews
Most rider stories work best as reels: quick, personal clips from enduro, motocross, trials and the wider off-road community that are easy to watch, share and relate to.
Joe Drysdale: From OSET to Enduro
Joe grew up around motorcycles as part of the Drysdale Motorcycles family, started riding an OSET as a kid and now races Scottish enduro at 17.
Rab: I Wish I’d Found Enduro Sooner
Rab talks about finding enduro later than he wishes he had, which is exactly why more visibility for the sport matters.
Owen: From Police Warning to a Better Path
Owen’s story about being warned by police, then finding a better route through Kingdom Offroad, volunteering and moving forward.
Sean Gunn: 3 Years Racing Enduro
Sean Gunn talks about three years racing enduro and what keeps him involved in Scottish off-road motorcycle sport.
Dave Murray: 56 and Still Racing
Dave Murray shows that off-road motorcycle sport is not just for young riders — experience, commitment and enjoyment all matter.
Lucy: First Event Story
Lucy’s first event story, showing the nerves, confidence and achievement that can come from getting involved in off-road sport.
15 Years Riding Trials | Ashleigh Davison
Ashleigh Davison talks about 15 years riding trials and adds a different side of Scottish off-road motorcycle sport to the rider story collection.
It does not need to be a podium
Some of the strongest stories are not about winning. They are about finding the sport, getting started, overcoming nerves, coming back after time away, helping a club, supporting a young rider or simply showing why someone keeps riding.
First Experiences
New riders, first lessons, beginner nerves and people trying off-road riding for the first time.
Rider Journeys
Riders who found the sport later, came back to it, changed direction or built confidence through riding.
Club & Community
Volunteers, families, clubs, venues and people behind the scenes who keep the sport moving.
Have a rider story worth sharing?
If you know a rider, club, venue or story that could help more people see Scottish off-road motorcycle sport, get in touch with Braap Scotland.