Dream Team : Stephen Champion

I'm 18 and live in London. I have started riding at Sittingbourne and hope to make it as a rider. I supported the Wimbledon Dons from 2004-2005 and as they have now closed down I go to Arena Essex and Swindon.

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Leigh Adams
I picked Leigh Adams as he is an icon to me and I would love to progress as far as he has and would also love to ride for the Robins.

Mark 'Buzz' Burrows
I picked Buzz because to me, he is the best rider I have ever seen and he is such a gentleman. No matter the opposition Buzz always gave it his best.

Joonas Kylmakorpi
I've picked Joonas as he really impressed me when I was watching Arena v Swindon and Arena v Ipswich. In someways he reminds me of Buzz, loves the track, knows how to work it and gives it his all.

Leigh Lanham
I've picked Leigh as he is another idol for me. He is yet another rider who has so much talent and has potential to go far.

Lee Richardson
I've picked Lee as he is my England team idol. When I saw him at Arena his riding style is just unique and I wish him all the best in this years gp's.

Danny Betson
I've picked Danny as he is a real big inspiration for me. He is the same age as me, and when he started at Wimbledon wasn't all that fast but found his feet and was definitely the best reserve in the Conference League in 2005.

Lee Strudwick
Lee really impressed me last year when he was drafted into the side to replace Andrew Bargh. He took a while to find his feet in the team, but once he found them, he was mighty fast and it shows this season with good points for Rye House.

This article was first published on 1st June 2006