For a lot of people, motocross isn’t just a sport; it’s hard work, fun, and adrenaline inducing, and for student racers like freshman Avery Bradburn and junior Adyson Bradburn, it’s also a family tradition.
Avery and Adyson got an early start, thanks to some inspiration from home. “I have been racing for 10 years, and my dad got me into moto,” Avery says. Adyson has been racing for 12 years, and their dad also got Adyson into motocross. Avery started so early that she was too young at the time to remember what her first race was like. She says, “I don’t really remember my first race, because I was 4 years old.” Starting any sport really early on in life gets you many years of practice and experience to learn, grow, and get better.
The early exposure gave them the chance to develop skills and build confidence, while also giving them memories of riding and competing together as siblings. Their journey in motocross is filled with stories of learning, victories, and the excitement of knowing how to do something that takes a lot of skill at a younger age.
Now, after years of racing, Avery’s and Adyson’s love for the sport grew stronger. With years of experience in different tracks, they both have different favorites. Avery says, “My favorite track is Toutle, in Riverdale, WA. I like this track because there are 4 different tracks there, and it’s a mix of off-road and moto.” Adyson says, “Horn Rapids, it’s the most fun course.”
2025 Friday Night MX Series – Round #12 Adyson Bradburn won the state championship in her series (Women B/A). Adyson says about the race, “Definitely the most muddy and wet race I have ever done, but it was a good challenge and I had lots of fun!” Avery got top three, coming in 3rd place in her series (women’s C). Adyson came in first place in the Rimrock Grand Prix (Women A).
That day, Adyson raced Women’s A and took 1st with a 49-second gap on second and a dead last start, then raced in teams and took 8th out of 30 and had a blast! At the Cowboy Cross, Adyson took second in women’s pro and ended up with $500!
It wasn’t the type of riding she was used to, but the course was awesome. They are both thankful for everyone supporting them and helping them out!
Motocross has lots of struggles. It’s a very high-demand physical sport, requiring riders to have strength, endurance, and quick reflexes to handle heavy, dangerous bikes over a rough track. Crashes and injuries are very common; all riders deal with struggles, and it’s different for everyone.
For Avery, it’s all about getting braver on the track. Avery says, “My biggest challenge is confidence. I have a lot of trouble gaining confidence to hit big jumps and accelerate quicker.” For Adyson, it’s having consistency in her riding. But with every practice and race, there’s room to gain more confidence and different skills.
The Bradburn family isn’t just on the sidelines; they’re role models and racing buddies. Avery says, “My biggest role model in the sport is my dad, Travis Bradburn, and my older sister Adyson Bradburn.”
Adyson says, “My dad is a big inspiration, and anyone else I see that’s successful in the sport.” It’s always great having a family that supports and helps you in the sport you love, and getting to start at a young age with family makes things a lot better with the experience and help.
