| William ‘Billy’ Bolt | |
|---|---|
 Billy Bolt, 2023 | |
| Nationality | British |
| Born | 17 August 1997 Wallsend, North Tyneside, United Kingdom |
| Current team | Husqvarna[1] |
| Bike number | 57 |
Billy Bolt (born 17 August 1997 in Wallsend, United Kingdom) is an English motorcycle rider who has won professional titles in trial, enduro and endurocross. He has won the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship four times,[2] and was the first to win the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.[3]
Racing career[edit]
Billy Bolt started showing interest in motorcycles from a young age, inheriting the love for the occupation from his father.[4]
In 2016, Bolt embarked on his initial foray into professional enduro racing, assuming the role of a privateer rider and honing his skills through practical experience on the circuit.[5]
In 2018, he won the World Enduro Super Series.[6][7] In 2019, he had to undergo a leg surgery.[8]
In 2020, he won the FIM SuperEnduro World Championship for the first time, after sitting out the 2019 series due to an injury. Riding a Husqvarna, he won 7 races out of 12.[9]
In 2021, Billy Bolt became the first ever FIM Hard Enduro World Championship.[10][11]
In 2022, he won FIM SuperEnduro World Championship second year straight (the 2021 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic).[12]
In 2023, he won FIM SuperEnduro World Championship third year straight.[13]
Honours[edit]
- FIM SuperEnduro World Championship winner:
- 2020, 2022, 2023
- FIM Hard Enduro World Championship winner:
- 2021
- World Enduro Super Series winner:
- 2018
References[edit]
- ^ "Billy Bolt".
- ^ "Billy Bolt Crowned 2022 SuperEnduro World Champion".
- ^ "Wallsend Motocross World Champion Billy Bolt says victory was 'pretty special'". 3 November 2021.
- ^ "Wallsend Motocross World Champion Billy Bolt says victory was 'pretty special'". 3 November 2021.
- ^ Rich, Edwards (November 14, 2023). "BIKE OR BUST".
- ^ "Billy Bolt claims 2018 WESS, title at RED BULL KNOCK OUT". 14 November 2018.
- ^ "WESS: Enduro Champion 2018 Billy Bolt".
- ^ "Billy Bolt undergoes surgery – Champion will miss next two WESS rounds".
- ^ "Billy Bolt Interview".
- ^ "Billy Bolt: The First Ever Hard Enduro World Champ". 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Billy Bolt wins 2021 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship at Getzenrodeo final in Germany".
- ^ "Billy Bolt Crowned 2022 SuperEnduro World Champion".
- ^ "Billy Bolt Crowned 2023 SuperEnduro World Champion".
External links[edit]
- Athlete profile of Billy Bolt on redbull.com