THE KIDS ARE ALL RAD!
Photographer Steve Behr has watched many of the UK’s top riders go from promising groms to global superstars during his four decades on the scene. So, when he says that the current level of young talent on display at bike parks and riding spots throughout the country is staggering, you know there’s something special going on. “Everywhere I go, I see these tiny kids just shredding!” Steve enthuses. And he’s right – roll up to any local spot and it can be embarrassing to see pint-sized riders going higher, faster and more stylish than you, yet it’s something that’s almost guaranteed in 2022. How is it that these kids manage to ride better than most adults? We decided to meet up with some of them and their parents to find out. A few phone calls later and we’re on our way to 417 Bike Park in Gloucestershire to meet four riders who seem way too talented for their tender years.
“EVERYWHERE I GO, I SEE THESE TINY KIDS JUST SHREDDING!”
Generation Alpha
Rolling into 417, we can see some very small riders hopping around on bikes and being strapped into
