Darren Eastall, 15, from Coggeshall was the sole Braintree BMX Club rider to attend an Open meeting organised by the Slough BMX Club on Sunday, and was thrilled to receive the second place overall trophy after finishing third in the final and with some good places in his motos.

Riding for the first time on this demanding track and among some older riders, Darren picked up some valuable experience which he will hope to take with him this Sunday to the local Club meeting at the Panfield Lane racetrack.

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