Sam Willoughby and Caroline Buchanan have both finished second in their respective time trial super finals this morning at the final UCI Supercross World Cup round in Rock Hill, USA, while a strong contingent of Aussies also progressed through the qualification rounds. The world class Olympic facility, the only one of its kind on the east coast of America, held up remarkably well in the largely wet conditions, paving the way for some thrilling racing under the stadium lights.
The rain had stopped by the time the top sixteen men took to the track for their time trial superfinal, providing past world champion Willoughby the opportunity to spread his wings and send a warning to his rivals ahead of tomorrow’s racing. Although far from perfect, Willoughby managed to post an impressive time that momentarily earned him the lead, before he was eventually dethroned by Ducthman Niek Kimmann by just .073 seconds.
“Conditions were fine out there, the track has a great surface which meant the earlier rain didn’t play any effect,” Willoughby said.
Olympic silver medallist Sam Willoughby and reigning Australian champion Caroline Buchanan will headline a talent rich Australian team of 19 competing this weekend at the fifth and final round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series in Rock Hill, USA. The world class Olympic facility in South Carolina is set to host its first ever World Cup event that will ultimately decide the 2015 series champions. The open track is less technical than others on the circuit, and is conducive to fast all out racing that is sure to captivate the crowds across the weekend.
Racing in the elite women promises to be a tense affair, with current series leader Mariana Pajon maintaining a marginal lead over a chasing pack that includes defending series champion Buchanan. Currently sitting in fourth overall, Buchanan is acutely aware that a top three performance this weekend will ensure a place on the season ending podium.
“There has been some really solid battles between the top girls this season, so a win here this weekend will require fine execution.
UCI BMX SX World Cup Champs will be crowned in Rock Hill. Phillips and Pajon favourite to win titles.
Pressure is on for those riders heading to Rock Hill this weekend for the final round of the UCI BMX SX World Cup. The last stop of the year will be an interesting one, especially in the Women class. Mariana Pajon (COL) is leading, but by just a small margin over home favourite Alise Post (USA) who wants to turn this lead around by the end of Saturday evening when the champions are crowned. Still within reach are 2015 UCI BMX Elite Women world champion Stefany Hernandez (VEN) and last year's UCI BMX SX World Cup champion Caroline Buchanan (AUS). If Alise wins the race, she'll win the title. If Mariana wins, she wins the cup. If Hernandez wins and Pajon finishes 3rd or worse, the title will go to Venezuela.
The last World Cup SX race to be held at the multi million dollar BMX facility in South Carolina will be the deciding round. Britain's Liam Phillips has a comfortable lead going into round five after winning three out of four UCI BMX SX World Cups this year. If Liam makes it into the main event he's got the title wrapped up but its still BMX and anything can happen. Last year Liam went
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