Auckland rider Rico Bearman produced a stunning performance to upset more fancied European rivals to claim the under-23 title in round two of the UCI BMX World Cup in Glasgow.
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.
Eighteen-year-old Jessie Smith, still a junior, has finished fourth in the latest round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Paris with a brilliant display.
New Zealand BMX riders found the big jumps, windy conditions and aggressive riding a challenge in round four of the UCI Supercross World Cup in the Netherlands.
Sarah Walker has made an excellent start to her Tokyo Olympic bid, finishing fifth in the grand final of the UCI BMX World Cup second round in Manchester.