Thrill seeker granted superbike colours

SUPERBIKE rider and ex-Atholl resident Bjorn Estment (26) has received national colours which recognise his level of achievement in adventure sports. A South African colours blazer was presented to him at a South African Sports and Olympic committee awards dinner. Estment has been riding professionally since 2009, and officially jumped into his first season last year in England. He said superbiking was a natural step for him, as his father’s side of the family were active riders and had him pose for pictures on bikes way before he could even walk. “I am a petrol-head, and love anything that goes fast. That is why I am attracted to adventure sports,” said Estment. He is based in Wimbledon, England during the superbike season so he can train for the competitions he enters. His team consists of sponsors, team mates and trainers who ensure he gets the correct training for the sport, routine services for his bike and protection against any injuries. He returns to South Africa once a year for the “local flavour” to check-in with his family and friends, and heads back to England to participate in the British Superbike Championships. He thinks any thrill seeker would enjoy the sport as it focuses on natural competition and pushing one’s limit.

You can follow Estment’s races on Twitter @bjornestment27