Alan Birtwistle
Former Flat Track Motorcycle Racer. Current Stunt Rider & Instructor.
Alan is a former international Flat Track racer and UK Number 1 (2016 & 2017). He is a multiple open finalist at the world’s most prestigious Flat Track event ‘Superprestigio’ in Barcelona, Spain, competing alongside such names as Marc Marquez. He has raced in various series and national events in the USA and was the first UK rider to earn an AMA Pro Flat Track licence.
Alan performs as a stunt & test rider. Performing stunts for film, shows, fairs & charity events. Lately, much of his riding is done on silent electric bikes. He is most well-known for his ‘Motorcycle Limbo’ trick, where he slides his bike under a limbo pole, getting so low that the handlebar drags along the ground, and rides out of it.
Alan also now sometimes instructs at his Brother Gary’s training school ‘Dirt Craft’.
Riding History
Alan began racing at the age of 13 in Motocross, progressing to the British Masters Championship, later trying his hand at Enduro and Road Racing before discovering the sport of Flat Track in 2011, when he began competing in the UK series. Since 2012 he has competed in the USA at Daytona National and various series and events, as well as three seasons of the X-Treme International Ice Racing Series. His riding in the US helped hone his skills to his eventual victories in the UK Championship.
Over the years Alan has:
-Raced four times at the Superprestigio race in Barcelona, Spain, making it to the finals. The event is ran inside an Olympic stadium with many MotoGP riders, many world champions from various disciplines and some of the best Americans in the business.
-Represented the UK in the Transatlantic match races between the UK & USA alongside such riders as Kevin Schwantz and Colin Edwards.
-Had the amazing opportunity to ride on Valentino Rossi’s ranch in Italy.
