#277 Matt Gillespie on BMXing, Saving Lives & Setting Up Skateparks

Published: Sept. 19, 2022, 4 a.m.

Matt Gillespie is a die hard BMX fanatic who has dedicated his adult life to the pursuit of seeing Skateparks built across Northern Ireland.

He\u2019s built three indoor Skateparks, runs a dare devil stunt team and fronts an organisation who seek to teach every child in the land how to safely ride a bmx, stunt scooter or skateboard.

In the last 5 years Matt has added father and husband to the CV and now has 2 of his own adrenaline junkies to enjoy the action sports lifestyle with him.

In today\u2019s conversation we chat about:

  • The E Myth
  • How he got into BMXing at 9-years-old
  • Why he gave 20-years of his life to the sport
  • Starting his own skateparks
  • Working with Rihanna
  • Saving someones life
  • And the impact COVID has had on childhoods across our nation

Check it out.

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