Sale estate agents sponsor BMX racer’s World Championships dream

A Sale-based estate agency has backed a local BMX racer on his bid to represent Great Britain on the world stage.

EweMove Sales & Lettings (Sale) has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Mike Whittaker (above), supporting his journey to the UCI BMX World Championships 2026 in Brisbane.

Owned by Samantha and Pete Corbett, EweMove Sale has stepped in to support the 44-year-old BMX Cruiser racer as he takes on the significant costs that come with competing internationally.

Whittaker’s route to the championships is far from straightforward. After taking up the sport seriously in his early 40s, he suffered a severe accident that resulted in a fractured T12 vertebra.

Rather than walk away, he committed to a gruelling recovery and returned to the track in 2025 at regional and national level — achieving third in the North Region and seventh nationally.

Pete Corbett of EweMove Sale, commented: “We are thrilled to support Mike on his road to Brisbane. At EweMove, we believe in the power of community and perseverance. Mike’s journey - bouncing back from a broken back to ranking nationally in a high-octane sport - is incredibly inspiring. It proves that with hard work, it is never too late to chase a dream. We are proud to have our EweMove brand associated with such a dedicated local sportsman.”

While the sponsorship is designed to help cover travel and competition expenses, the campaign also has a wider purpose beyond racing.

Whittaker has used his platform to promote resilience and mental health, with a message that opportunity doesn’t disappear with age — and that setbacks don’t have to be the end of the story.

He has also appointed Coffee4Craig as his official charity partner, helping raise awareness of the support it provides to people experiencing homelessness.

Mike Whittaker added: “Representing Great Britain is a lifelong dream that I thought had passed me by. To have local businesses like EweMove Sale back me is humbling. Their support allows me to focus on training and competing against the best in the world, while also shedding light on the importance of community and mental health.”

Locals can follow Whittaker’s training, recovery and journey to Australia via his YouTube channel and Instagram, where he documents the reality of life behind the handlebars.