Hard Work Pays Off
10 year old Taio Taylor is headed to Belgium to compete with some of the best BMX bike racers from across the world. The 10-year-old started racing BMX bikes 3 years ago alongside her big brother, in Albuquerque; when she started, her whole family decided to race just for fun. Well, fun for Taylor turned into her competing in local competitions, where she started to win. Now, Taylor has worked hard enough to qualify to compete to race in Belgium, where she will represent the U.S.A. in the BMX World Championship.
Although Taylor admitted that she was afraid, because most of the girls who compete in BMX have been riding since they could walk, she’s realized she has a certain determination. This determination hasn’t been ignored, because now, she is gaining actual local and national sponsorship opportunities.
In March 2019, Taio Taylor competed in the national BMX competitions held in Alberquerque, and she was the winner in her division, defeating people who had come from all over the country. This win gained her a spot in the BMX World Championship to compete.
She is raising money for her Belgium competition happening in July. She’s selling t-shirts and has set up a GoFundMe, if you would like to help, click the links and donate!
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