Glyngary's Reece Pollitt will represent Great Britain at the Cycle Speedway World Championships

Glyngary’s Reece Pollitt to Represent Great Britain

Glyngary’s Reece Pollitt to Represent Great Britain

Glyngary Joinery says it is proud to sponsor team member Reece Pollitt, who has been selected to represent Great Britain in the 2025 Cycle Speedway World Championships, set to take place this September in Suffolk.

Reece, a Bench Joiner at Glyngary for nearly five years, will compete both as part of the GB national team and in individual events against top riders from around the world, including teams from Australia, Poland, and across the UK.

“I’m absolutely over the moon to be selected,” said Reece. “Riding for Great Britain is something every cycle speedway rider dreams of – it’s the pinnacle of the sport. I’m also racing individually, so I’ll be lining up against some of the best riders in the world. It’s going to be tough, but I’m ready for it.”

Cycle speedway is a fast-paced, contact cycling sport raced on short oval tracks. Its popularity rose in the UK after World War II, when young riders began racing around bomb craters and cleared sites using stripped-down bikes. Since then, the sport has grown into a competitive league-based system, with teams and competitions stretching across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

“It’s a single-gear bike, no brakes, and full contact,” explained Reece. “It’s a bit mental, but I’ve been doing it since I was about nine or ten – so nearly 17 years now. Luckily, I’ve only broken my thumb in all that time!”

This year’s World Championships will be held across three tracks in Suffolk – Ipswich, Great Blakenham, and Kesgrave. Reece will be racing in both team pairs and solo formats, where tactics, speed, and nerves of steel come into play. In a typical race, four riders take to the track – two from each team – with points awarded based on finishing positions. “The aim is to work with your teammate and try to finish in first and second for a maximum score. It’s more tactical than people think.”

To support Reece in his journey to the World Championships, Glyngary has sponsored him with a £500 contribution towards his travel, accommodation, and racing costs.

“We’re delighted to support Reece,” said Joe Trueman, Director at Glyngary Joinery. “He’s a valued member of our team, and we’re proud to see him representing not just Great Britain, but also Glyngary, on the world stage. Cycle speedway is a tough sport that takes a lot of commitment, and Reece puts his all into it – just like he does in the workshop.”

Reece added: “I’m so grateful for Glyngary’s support. It’s not a high-profile sport, and there’s not a lot of money in it – so sponsorship like this really helps. I’m travelling up and down the country every week to train and compete, so every little bit goes a long way.”

The whole Glyngary team will be cheering Reece on as he takes to the track this September and wishing him every success as he races for the world title.

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