Founder of Garland Powersports
Meet Liam Garland
Current British Championship MX2 racer, lifelong motocross rider and founder of Garland Powersports.
Garland Powersports was built around real riding experience and a simple belief: customers buying specialist electric and off-road bikes online should receive honest advice from people who genuinely understand the products.
Liam Garland in action
Competing in the British Championship MX2 while continuing to lead Garland Powersports.
Founder & Owner
A specialist business built by a genuine rider
My name is Liam Garland, and I am the founder and owner of Garland Powersports Ltd.
Motocross has played a major role in my life for years. Riding and racing have given me practical experience of bike setup, rider confidence, progression and how differently two machines can feel even when their specifications appear similar on paper.
That first-hand knowledge shapes the products we choose, the buying guides we create and the advice we give customers every day.
Garland Powersports is not intended to be another faceless online store. It is a specialist UK business focused on helping families and riders choose the right electric bike, dirt bike, pit bike or youth quad with confidence.
“The right bike is not always the most expensive one. It is the bike that properly suits the rider.”
Liam Garland
Role
Founder & Owner
Racing
British Championship MX2
Based
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Specialist Area
Youth Electric & Off-Road Bikes
A career of racing, setbacks and comebacks
Liam's Motocross Story
Motocross has been part of Liam Garland's life from a young age. His racing career has included multiple British youth motocross championship titles, international representation, Grand Prix appearances and memorable results at British Championship level.
It has also been a career shaped by serious injuries and lengthy periods away from racing. Rather than allowing those setbacks to end his involvement in the sport, Liam has repeatedly worked his way back to national-level competition.
“Some of the most memorable parts of my career have come from overcoming injuries and finding a way back to the start line.”
Liam Garland
That experience of progression, setbacks and rebuilding confidence now plays an important role in how Garland Powersports understands riders and recommends suitable bikes.
Career highlights
Liam Garland's Racing Timeline
Youth Career
Multiple British Youth Championship Titles
Liam established himself as one of the leading riders of his age group, winning multiple British youth motocross championship titles before progressing into adult national competition.
2010
Serious Injury and a Championship Comeback
A serious knee injury at the Liverpool British Supercross initially appeared likely to end Liam's 2010 season.
He returned later that year and won the BSMA Big-Wheel Championship with 23 race wins from 25 starts, while also finishing third in the Red Bull series and fifth in BYMX.
International Racing
Representing Team GB
Liam represented Team GB twice at the Coupe de l'Avenir motocross event in Belgium, competing against leading young riders from across Europe.
2015
MX2 Grand Prix at Matterley Basin
Liam competed in the MX2 class at the British Motocross Grand Prix at Matterley Basin.
2016
MXGP Appearance at Matterley Basin
The following year, Liam returned to Matterley Basin to compete in the premier MXGP class.
2022
Return to British Championship Racing
Following lengthy injury layoffs, Liam returned to racing in 2022 and worked his way back into the British Championship paddock.
2023–2024
Further Injury Setbacks
Further injuries interrupted both seasons, but Liam remained involved in British motocross and signed with the SAS TPC KTM team for the 2024 MX2 campaign.
Read the 2024 Team Announcement2025
Top-Ten British Championship Result at Duns
Liam achieved an eighth-place result at the Duns round of the British Motocross Championship before injury brought his season to an early conclusion.
2026
Back in the MX2 Top Ten
The 2026 season marks another successful return from injury, with Liam already recording a ninth place at Lyng and eleventh overall at Canada Heights in the British Championship MX2 class.
Read the Garland Powersports Team StoryWhy Liam Started Garland Powersports
Buying a specialist electric bike online can be confusing. Two models may look almost identical in photographs yet differ significantly in weight, seat height, throttle response, wheel size, rider position and long-term suitability.
Customers regularly need clear answers to questions such as:
Garland Powersports was created to make those decisions easier. The aim is to combine carefully selected products with honest advice, useful sizing guidance, detailed comparisons and knowledgeable after-sales support.
We would rather recommend the right bike than simply direct every customer towards the most expensive option.
Real-world experience
Why Racing Still Matters
Racing keeps Liam directly connected to the sport and gives Garland Powersports a practical perspective that cannot be gained from product specifications alone.
Bike feel and setup
Understanding suspension, throttle response, weight distribution and rider position in real conditions.
Rider progression
Recognising how confidence, experience and physical size affect the suitability of each bike.
Product assessment
Looking beyond headline specifications when deciding which products deserve a place in the range.
Useful customer advice
Translating technical differences into straightforward guidance for parents and riders.
Our specialist focus
What Garland Powersports Specialises In
Garland Powersports focuses on new bikes, parts and support within carefully selected categories rather than trying to stock every powersports product available.
Our range includes brands such as Revvi, Amped, Sur-Ron, STACYC, EBOX, Electro & Co, Stomp, Kayo and Kiddimoto.
Behind the rider and the business
Racing, Warehousing and Bike Preparation
Garland Powersports combines Liam's continued involvement in motocross with the everyday work of building a specialist online retailer.
Building a trusted specialist
Building Garland Powersports
Since becoming an online-focused retailer in 2024, Garland Powersports has continued to develop its product range, website, buying guides and customer support.
Stock is held within UK warehousing, while selected larger bikes can be professionally assembled and PDI checked before secure pallet delivery.
Liam remains closely involved in product selection, supplier relationships, website content, customer advice and the overall direction of the business.
The objective is not simply to add more products. It is to build a specialist business customers trust when choosing a bike and return to as the rider progresses.
See Our Warehouse & Dispatch ProcessThe Most Rewarding Part of the Business
One of the best parts of running Garland Powersports is receiving customer photographs and hearing how riders are progressing.
Whether it is a child's first electric balance bike, a move onto a faster progression model or an upgrade to a larger electric dirt bike, seeing customers enjoy their bikes is a reminder of why the business was created.
Those experiences matter far more than simply completing another transaction.
The long-term goal
Looking Ahead
Garland Powersports continues to grow, but the goal remains straightforward: to become one of the UK's most trusted specialist retailers for youth electric bikes and off-road machines.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Liam Garland?
Liam Garland is the founder and owner of Garland Powersports Ltd and a current British Championship MX2 racer.
Who owns Garland Powersports?
Garland Powersports Ltd is independently owned and run by Liam Garland.
Does Liam Garland still race motocross?
Yes. Liam currently competes in British Championship MX2 while managing Garland Powersports.
Can Garland Powersports help me choose the right bike?
Yes. Garland Powersports regularly helps customers compare bikes using the rider's age, height, experience, intended use and likely progression.
Where is Garland Powersports based?
Garland Powersports is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire and operates primarily as an online retailer supplying customers throughout the UK.
Need Help Choosing the Right Bike?
Whether you are buying a child's first electric balance bike or upgrading to a higher-performance off-road model, Garland Powersports is here to help you choose with confidence.