Name: Brad Swinbank

Nick name: Need one! Any suggestions welcome?

Number of years riding downhill : I have been racing Quads for 5 years and raced downhill for 1 year.

Highlights of your riding career so far: Quads 2009 NETT 100cc Northern Champ, 2010 100cc Geared NETT Northern Champ and British Champion, 2011 250cc  NETT Champ and British Champion. In downhill I have managed to finish on the podium in all 12 races I did winning Northan champs.

Aims for 2012 season: My aims for 2012 is to get some podiums in my new catogory youth, and learn as much as possible from the SPS team.

What’s it like being part of SPS? Mint!, I feel very lucky to be part of a great team, having the oppertunity to learn from Steve P is class, and looking forward for the year ahead.

What are your first impressions of the Santa Cruz V10? Stealth, just what i have always wanted.

Favourite rider/biggest influence and why? Obviously Steve is the legend but Danny Hart for what he has achieved at a young age, Danny for his ride for his ride at Champery!

Best UK DH track and why? Fortbill because it is so fast and it has got every thng in one track, I have practiced there but carn’t wait to race it!

Describe your riding style in three words: Off the brakes.