We sit down with Scottish rider Alan Boyeter to discuss his many achievements on a motorbike and discover his favourite childhood memory of the sport. 

Age: 38

Born: Scotland

Motorsport: UAE Sportbikes, Emirates Desert Championship, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

Team: Vendetta Racing Bike: Kawasaki ZX10, Honda CRF 450

Sponsor: Open to offers!

Years with the sport: 7+

Titles/podiums: UAE Sportbikes, 86 races, 40 Podiums. No podiums off-road… yet!

Favourite childhood memory of sport: Watching the 500cc class in the late 80’s early 90’s.

Favourite driver/rider growing up: Kevin Schwantz.

Best rider at the moment: Valentino Rossi. His flamboyant yet calculating style is great to watch.

Other sports you have played and to what standard: I’ve never been much for sports other than motorsports.

Greatest achievement in any sport: 2011/12 UAE Sportbikes season where Vendetta Racing won every single race in the championship.

If you could be a pro in any sport and why: I’m not sure I would want to be.

Favourite meal: Rice… in any shape or form!

Favourite place in the UAE: The Liwa desert. Truly breathtaking scenery and quite scary to ride through!

Next week: Karim Al Azhari