We recently caught up with Sandicliffe Nissan ambassador Liam Phillips to find out how the BMX ace is faring now the dust has settled on Rio 2016.

Rio 2016 BMX rider Liam Phillips talks kitting out, connecting with his followers on social media, and the build up to Rio.

Things didn’t go the way I wanted at the World Cup event in Papendal but that is bike racing. It was the first time I had not made the final at a World Cup for 12 months.

Liam Phillips said he is riding is better than ever as he looks to take his fourth consecutive home track victory in the second round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup today.

2016 Olympic hopeful Liam Phillips talks about his trip to South America, getting ahead of the game and dealing with the pressure that comes from being a home favourite.

Rio 2016 hopeful Liam Phillips talks hitting the track hard in South America, avoiding injuries and bringing on the next generation of British BMX stars.

I know a lot of athletes dread winter training but to be honest, I actually really enjoy it – it’s one of my favourite periods of the year in fact!

From having clear out surgery on my elbow to filming an Aldi advert alongside Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams, it’s certainly not been a boring off season so far for me – not that I’m complaining!

In the first of his monthly blogs leading up to the Rio 2016 Olympics, Liam looks back on 2015 before talking dentists, dog walking and helping to bring through the next generation of cyclists.

Preston BMX sensation Euan Hunt has his sights set on a gold medal at next year’s European Championships after another promising summer on the dirt.

Liam Phillips, 2013 BMX world champion, moved to Manchester seven years ago and is currently preparing for the July 21-25 World Championships to be held at Circuit Zolder in Belgium, a site better known for its Formula 1 pedigree.