Paul Bolton
Paul Bolton is one of the Top 10 Extreme Enduro riders in the world. And, he is a privateer with no factory backing! Like the many others, Paul honed his bike skills as a trials rider. He has had success at all of the extreme races including third at Erzberg and Hell's Gate in 2008 and fifth place at Romaniacs in 2009. If not for an injured knee late in 2008, Bolton may have had a few more trophies to his collection. For 2010, he looks to up his game and race all of the extreme events as well as Endurocross.
NAME:
Paul Bolton
DATE OF BIRTH:
February 27, 1980
WHERE ARE YOU FROM:
Preston, Lancashire, England
CURRENT RESIDENCE:
Coppull, Lancashire, England
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Erzberg 2008 - 3rd place
- Hell's Gate 2008 - 3rd place
- Red Bull Romaniacs Prologue 2008 - 1st place
- Red Bull Romaniacs 2009 - Fastest man on day 3
- Red Bull Romaniacs Rally 2009 - 5th place
- Erzberg RodeoX 2008 - 2nd fastest time (0.02 sec behind Blazusiac)
WHAT BIKE DO YOU RIDE?
KTM EXC 250 2 stroke
WHAT SPONSORS DO YOU HAVE?
Fat Cat MotoParc, Eurotek KTM, Specialist Breakers
WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN NOT RACING?
I'm usually working as a truck driver/mechanic. But there's nothing I like more than riding with friends on the infamous English moor tours (bog hopping at its best, followed by a beer or two!) I also enjoy snowboarding and mountain biking with my fiancee and walking with our Border Collie, Sprocket.
A QUOTE YOU LIVE BY:
"Work hard, play harder."
YOUR PROUDEST ACHIEVEMENT
Having the legend that is Juha Salminen acknowledge my 3rd Place finish at Erzberg in 08, by pinching my butt on the finish line. (Don't know if that's common practice in Finland, but it made my day!)
For more information, please visit www.paul-bolton.co.uk