New Zealand’s quest for qualify two female BMX Racing riders for the Tokyo Olympics has started on an encouraging note in the opening rounds of the UCI Supercross World Cup in Victoria, Australia.
Some of the world’s best BMX riders will help celebrate the opening of the new international track in Rotorua this weekend, and chase qualifying points for next year’s Tokyo Olympics on the way.
New Zealand riders Rebecca Petch and Jessie Smith both reached the knockout phases of the latest two rounds of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in USA.
Tim Ferguson made a valiant defence of his Over 35 years title on the final day of Challenge Class racing at the BMX World Championships at Zolder in Belgium.
Megan Williams from Rotorua claimed third place in the 15 year girls Challenge class in the longest day in memory at the BMX World Championships at Zolder in Belgium.
Luke Brooke-Smith from Whangarei led the FIRST New Zealand team young riders with a second place finish in the 11 year boys on day two of the UCI BMX World Championships at Zolder in Belgium.
Rico Bearman and Paul Luttrell won titles for the FIRST New Zealand team on the first day of the World BMX Championships at Zolder in Belgium overnight when all the Cruiser classes were decided.
The New Zealand women’s trio, led by the indefatigable Sarah Walker, realise there is a potential pot of gold at the end of the UCI BMX World Championships in Belgium this week.
A group of experienced riders will head New Zealand’s campaign for success in the Challenge classes at the BMX World Championships which start on Tuesday