https://gatedrop.com Get the jump on Motocross news Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:28:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://gatedrop.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-Simple-Professional-Name-Introduction-LinkedIn-Profile-Picture-32x32.png https://gatedrop.com 32 32 https://gatedrop.com/interview-cole-mccullough-my-plan-was-always-to-race-a-2-stroke-for-my-first-year-in-emx250/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:48:24 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=197508 With his next chapter now locked in, Cole McCullough is gearing up for a big step forward in 2026. The talented Northern Irish rider has signed with the De Baets Yamaha team for his rookie EMX250 season, opting for a two-stroke programme as part of a clear long-term plan to progress through the European ranks....]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-danny-de-baets-we-hope-to-see-mccullough-consistently-inside-the-top-ten/ Wed, 07 Jan 2026 11:10:23 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=195742 With the 2026 season fast approaching, De Baets Racing have been busy shaping their future – finalising a merge with Petar Petrov’s AIT Team and confirming a strong rider line-up across WMX, EMX250 and EMX125. Team owner Danny de Baets has overseen some big decisions in recent months, from keeping double world champion Lotte van...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-cole-mccullough-signs-with-de-baets-yamaha-for-2026/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:20:28 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=195256 Cole McCullough is one of the riders on the move ahead of the 2026 season as the talented Northern Irish youngster has inked a deal with the De Baets Yamaha team. McCullough enjoyed an eye-catching start to the 2025 campaign, immediately establishing himself as one of the standout riders in the EMX125 category. The teenager...]]> https://gatedrop.com/official-de-baets-yamaha-reveal-2026-rider-line-up-mccullough-signs/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:01:10 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=195258 The De Baets MX Team looks ahead to the 2026 season with confidence and ambition, proudly presenting its rider line-up. The team remains faithful to its successful formula: combining the development of young talent with top results. It was previously announced that Lotte van Drunen will also compete for the Belgian team in 2026. This...]]> https://gatedrop.com/revealed-team-ireland-2025-mxon-riders-shortlisted-no-mccullough/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:59:09 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=188735 With confirmation this week that Ireland will compete at Ironman Raceway for the 2025 Motocross of Nations in October, five riders have been shortlisted to pull on the green jersey. We understand that the shortlist, in no particular order, is: Jason Meara, Lennox Dickinson, Stuart Edmonds, Glenn McCormick and Martin Barr. One notable omission is...]]> https://gatedrop.com/injury-update-cole-mccullough-likely-sidelined-for-the-remainder-of-season/ Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:56:59 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=185744 It’s been a season of highs and heartbreak for promising young Northern Irish talent, Cole McCullough. The EMX125 rider had been showing superb form throughout the early stages of the 2025 campaign, claiming his first ever podium in the deep sand of Riola Sardo. At Arco di Trento he impressively took his first race win...]]> https://gatedrop.com/excl-cole-mccullough-parts-ways-with-dreamteam-fantic-and-ruled-out-of-latvian-gp/ Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:50:07 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=185016 Cole McCullough has been put in a number of impressive riders in the EMX125 championship so far this season, but we can reveal the young Northern Irish rider has parted ways with the Italian-based DreamTeam Fantic Racing squad. McCullough impressed in the early rounds of the 2025 campaign, securing his first EMX125 podium at Riola...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-philip-mccullough-discusses-coles-first-emx125-podium/ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:15:19 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=181103 It was a weekend to remember for Cole McCullough, who made history in the deep sand of Riola Sardo by becoming the very first Irish rider ever to stand on the podium in the EMX125 championship. The talented youngster’s hard work, dedication, and perseverance finally paid off as he showcased his speed and resilience on...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-cole-mccullough-talks-emx125-ambitions-signing-with-dreamteam-fantic-and-more/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:27:27 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=177913 As the 2025 EMX125 season approaches, Cole McCullough is gearing up for what he hopes will be his most consistent and competitive year yet. The young Northern Irish rider has opted to stay in the EMX125 class for another season, aiming to gain more experience at the front of the pack before making the step...]]> https://gatedrop.com/interview-lariani-moreno-talks-dreamteam-fantic-signing-mccullough-and-more/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:22:41 +0000 https://gatedrop.com/?p=168126 It is an exciting time for the DreamTeam Fantic team as heading into the 2025 season, they have secured official support from Fantic to take on the EMX125 series. The team also have a new rider line up for the up coming season with the signing or Cole McCullough and Andrea Roberti. We recently caught...]]>