BMX star Corey drops in

COREY Martinez, one of world's greatest BMX stars, has visited Bexhill BMX store The Source to meet local riders and sign posters, DVD and T-shirts.

Corey, from Decatur, Alabama, had just arrived in the UK to begin a European tour with his sponsor, Federal, but found time to drop in and meet over 40 local fans '“ who waited patiently for up to three hours for him to arrive.

Martinez is seen as one of world's best freestyle BMX riders and last year collected the coveted NORA cup award in Las Vegas '“ an annual prize for the world's best rider, as voted for by the public. Corey arrived armed with free DVDs and posters from his sponsors, Federal and Orchid, (with whom he has a line of signature bike parts and shoes) which he duly autographed for over an hour.

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He said: ""It's great to come and visit such a cool shop and meet so many riders. I'm a bit tired from flying but it's something I always try and do when I get chance."

BMX enthusiasts were delighted.

One said: "We're so lucky to attract big name riders to the shop and it's something we always try and do to put something back into the local riding scene. Corey is about as 'big time' as they come and we really appreciate him coming to visit at such short notice"

Another said: "I couldn't believe it when we heard he was visiting The Source, we all thought it was a wind-up but it was cool when he arrived. He was just like a normal guy and gave me a signed DVD and some stickers '“ he was just like any normal guy."

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