COLTS REVEAL FULL SIDE

BELLE Vue have revealed their full line-up for the 2022 National Development League season – with four riders returning from this year.

The Colts will welcome back Jack Smith, Jack Parkinson-Blackburn, and McGurk brothers Harry and Sam, who are joined by three new signings.

Title winner Nathan Ablitt joins from Mildenhall, Archie Freeman switches from Armadale, and youngster Freddie Hodder will make his NDL debut with the Manchester side.

Colts co-boss Steve Williams said: “We’re really happy to see four of the lads from last season back in the side. These guys are the basis of why we have the Colts team; for youth development.

“Nathan and Archie are two lads we’ve had our eye on for a few years now, and to see them both so enthusiastic about grabbing this opportunity is very pleasing.

“Freddie Hodder is a very exciting prospect for us. He’s a motocross convert who made his debut in the British Youth Championship last season.

“Overall we are delighted with the team we have assembled, and would like to place on record our thanks to all of our outgoing riders from 2021 for all their efforts and hard work.”