Round two of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup went indoors. The BMX arena at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester, England once again hosted a world level race which had 129 of the fastest elite men and 47 of the best female BMX racers enter. After a day of practice we saw Liam Phillps (GBR) and Stefany Hernandez (VEN) easily transfer for the main program on Sunday with three wins. Also David Graf (SUI), Dave van der Burg (NED), Holland's Joris Harmsen and
After a good off season I felt ready to race in Argentina and get some points for the Olympic Qualification… Last year I ended the season with a broken ankle + torn ligaments at the last UCI BMX World Cup in Rock Hill, USA. I took some time off to heal and rehab. 6 weeks later I was able to ride my bike again and train with the rest of the Dutch team.
My off season felt good. Strong in the gym and fast on the bike. We all hope to feel that way after the heavy winter months, but
Elite results Top Competition Dedemsvaart, Netherlands.
Elite Men:
1 Mitchel SCHOTMAN NED 20 50 50
2 Niels BENSINK NED 20 45 45
3 Tom MANDEMAKERS NED 20 40 40
4 Ghinio VAN DE WEYER BEL 22 35 35
5 Jordy VAN DER HEIJDEN NED 28 30 30
6 Nick GEERLING NED 19 28 28
7 Dyon PLANTING NED 24 26 26
8 Bram VAN DEN HUDDING NED 20 24 24
Elite Women:
1 Merle VAN BENTHEM NED 24 50 50
2 Dana SPRENGERS NED 26 45 45
3 Viviana VAN HEES NED 20 40 40
4 Daniëlle VRENEGOOR NED 22 35 35
5 Daina TUCHSCHERER CAN 19 30 30
French Cup Mours, France. Wins for Mir, Ailloud, Etienne and Rencurel.
Sunday results:
Elite Men: 1. Jérémy Rencurel, 2. Vincent Pelluard, 3. Sylvain André, 4. Quentin Caleyron, 5. Damien Godet, 6. Romain Riccardi, 7. Amidou Mir, 8. Quentin Derom
Elite Women: 1. Axelle Etienne, 2. Eva Ailloud, 3. Chrystelle Boivin, 4. Mélanie Boudoux, 5. Marine Lacoste, 6. Wendy Ancelot,