WHEN Carol Ann Brady died suddenly she left a devastated fiance and a three-year-old son.

But Warren Bell was determined his young boy was going to lead a normal life after the death which shocked the family.

Today young Harrison Bell is just like any other six-year-old, and likes nothing more than racing around on his bike.

But this youngster, who is in Primary Two at Blairdardie Primary, has become the top Scottish BMX racer in his age group.

It is hard to believe that this time last year Harrison had never even cycled on a BMX bike.

The talented youngster, who belongs to the Western Titans Racing Club, learned to cycle without stabilisers three years ago.

He started BMX racing just under a year ago and has competed across the UK and won several races since then.

Speaking from the Titans BMX Racing Club track on the outskirts of Clydebank, Warren said: "I used to BMX when I was younger, but I hadn't done it in years.

"One day we were driving past this track and I asked Harrison if he wanted to give it a go. He was really keen so we just started coming out here."

Warren says it has helped him in the years following his fiancee's death by giving him a focus.

Carol Ann was struck down with a viral infection in February 2011.

The family from Drumchapel was torn apart on Febuary 15 when the 34-year-old died 16 days after being admitted to hospital.

Harrison was only three-years-old when his mum was taken in to the Western Infirmary after she fell ill with severe sickness.

All her organs failed and she died.

Warren said: "We like to think that Carol Ann would be proud of us both.

"We hope she's looking down and watching him. She wouldn't believe how well he's doing.

"BMX is good for me because I get adult company and Harrison just loves it. It's a real community."

Warren, who works for BSkyB, added: "Harrison just went to nursery one day and then his mum was gone. It was a hard time but we try to get on with it. We are a team."

The first British cycling authorised Scottish regional BMX series was held at the Titans track and the Cumbernauld Centurions' track this summer.

Harrison won every race in his age group of six and under and was awarded a trophy at Cumbernauld for being the series winner and Scottish number one.

Harrison and his dad have travelled to several BMX fesitvals, competing in the likes of Manchester, Blackpool, Kent, Birmingham and Preston. Next month Harrison will take part in the Scottish BMX Open Championships at the Titans' track.

The competition is being held on September 8 and will see bikers from across the country descend on Clydebank.

Warren said: "His first race was around September last year and he's just taken to it so quickly.

"He's always asking to go out on his bike so as long as he's enjoying it I'm supporting him."

"I think Harrison could compete professionally, " he added. "When I ask him what he wants to do, he says he wants to win the Olympics.

"Chris Hoy started his career in BMX racing."

Harrison, who is one of the youngest competitors after turning six on August 4, is ranked eighth in his aged group in the UK.

Kenny Scullian, 42, a member of the Titans and Harrison's coach, said he was confident in the youngster's abilities.

He said: "He's absolutely brilliant. He's got so much potential.

"We are massive supporters of him at the club."

l Warren Bell can be contacted at warrendbell@yahoo.co.uk