Tag: Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker inspired by Murray Halberg cyclists
It was hard to tell who was more inspired by who when Kiwi BMX bike star Sarah Walker visited Murray Halberg Retirement Village to encourage the Olympics@Ryman athletes.
How our past and future Olympians carry on in the face of Covid-19
Sarah Walker says she’s been here before. Mentally, at least.
Bias and Petch claim elite titles at FIRST BMX National Championships
Home club rider Michael Bias made a clean sweep to win the FIRST Windows and Doors BMXNZ Elite Championship Nationals at North Harbour.
BMX hopefuls set for FIRST Nationals at new North Harbour track
New Zealand’s BMX stars take their first steps of an all-important 2020 season at the FIRST Windows & Doors BMXNZ Championship Nationals at North Harbour on Sunday.
Petch leads encouraging efforts in BMX World Cup opener
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.
Petch claims honours in BMX international at new Rotorua track
Te Awamutu’s Rebecca Petch has christened the new international BMX facility in Rotorua with victory in the UCI C1 Classic.
BMX stars to compete on new world-class track in Rotorua
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.
Excitement builds for grand opening of Te Papa o Te Kauri BMX track
A group of passionate volunteers, a jaw-dropping track design and funding to get it started. Graeme Simpson comments:
Jessie Smith claims BMX rainbow jersey in Belgium
Teenager Jessie Smith is on top of the world after claiming the junior women’s UCI BMX World Championship title in Belgium.
New Zealand BMX trio eye opportunity at UCI World Championships
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.
Waikato teen terrific in BMX Supercross World Cup breakthrough
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.
Six Championship riders selected for UCI BMX Worlds in Belgium
Cycling New Zealand has named a six-strong Championship class team to contest the UCI BMX World Championships to be staged in Belgium in July.
Bike track $15,000 closer to reality
Greytown School pupils had a lot to look forward to at the weekend. Not only did they get to meet an Olympic medallist BMX rider, but their “dream” bike track which will loop around the school, just got $15,000 closer to completion.
