Published on 6 July 2016

Rider Profile: Cyril Genot

Here at gatedrop we like to do things a little bit different. Ever thought about what riders do in their spare time? What their favourite food is etc? Well now you can find out as we are starting to do a rider profile feature on the site.

The first rider to feature is Cyril Genot from Belgium who is a rookie in the EMX250 championship this year. Find out more about him below.

Full Name: Cyril Genot

Nickname: CG

Age: 17 years old

Date of Birth: 30/06/1999

Nationality: Belgian

Current team: Team Diga Pro-cross Suzuki

Mechanic: Karsten van der Zwet

Reason for your number: 105, just because when i was 10yo i liked that number (laughs).

Favourite track: Lommel

Age you first rode: When i was 2.5years old on a PW50 Honda.

First race: When i was 4 years old maybe…

Best memories: Winning EMX125 in Lommel 2015 and podium at my first ever EMX125 race in Lierop ( 3rd ) 2013.

Best achievement: Winning EMX125 in Lommel 2015.

Favourite all time rider: Christian Craig or Malcolm Stewart.

Favourite hobby outside motocross: BMX, swimming, cycling.

Favourite drink: Aquarius

Favourite food: Pasta