Join us for day two for the UCI World Challenge classes from Baku, Azerbaijan. Day two features all the younger age groups (12 and younger). Racing starts at 09:30 local and ends when the last rider crosses the line.
Team USA has arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the 2018 UCI BMX World Championships. Twelve U.S. athletes will race for a chance to take home the rainbow jersey in both Junior and Elite divisions, including reigning UCI World Champions Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz.) and Alise Willoughby (Chula Vista, Calif.), along with 2016 Olympic gold medalist Connor Fields (Henderson, Nev.). More than 2,000 athletes representing over 50 countries are expected to ride in the five-day event from June 5-9, with the finals scheduled for Saturday, June 9.
“The team is excited as we head into the World Championships in Baku,” said Jamie Staff, USA Cycling's Performance Director, BMX & Sprint Track. “Obviously we had much success last year in Rock Hill, but we realize we have our work cut out for us to repeat that again. We have finished off preparations with some training in Paris at the French BMX facility to get the riders in the right mindset for the race. I know our top athletes are now ready, and they will give it their best shot.”
The U.S. elite lineup also features: Jared Garcia (Victorville, Calif.), silver medalist at the 2017 USA Cycling BMX National Championships; two-time Olympian Nic Long (Lakeside, Calif.), who is racing in his 10th World Championships; two-time Olympian (2012, 2016) Brooke Crain (Visalia, Calif.); 2018 USA Cycling BMX National Championships silver medalist Dani George (Palmdale, Calif.); and Mika Shaw (Bailey, Colo.), who has three top 20 finishes in this year’s UCI World Cup circuit.
Renato Rezende follows Niek Kimmann round the track in Baku to give you the rider's view. Get ready for some great racing action.
BMX IS FOREVER. A Punk video made of many stories and rough black and white photographs. 1984 / 2018 the BMX reunion.
If you can save weight on your bike you should do it. Even on a small part like a seatpost. Having a Elevn Aero Cardon Post on your bike will put a smile on your face because every time you pick it up, you're amazed how light the product is. Advantage is in the details. Don't get left behind.
Sizes:
25.4 x 110mm (Mini, Junior and Expert size frames)
27.2 x 110mm (Expert XL and above sized frames)
Weight:
60g / 2.12 oz (25.4)
Colors:
Matte Black with blue, red, white or neon yellow graphics
Interview Thad Fischer: Race Manager, 2018 UCI BMX World Championships - Baku. Pics by Philip de Jong
Thad Fischer, Race Manager, 2018 UCI BMX World Championships - Baku (2017 UCI BMX Worlds Race Manager - Rock Hill, USA), fills us in on the upcoming World's in Baku.
What is your position regarding the 2018 UCI BMX World Championships?
Thad Fischer: My title for the event is Race Manager and Member of the Organizing Committee
How much work did go into getting the UCI World Championships to Azerbaijan?
Thad Fischer: For certain, securing and hosting an event like this takes a big commitment in many areas. The Azerbaijan Cycling Federation, under the leadership of Mr. FAZIL MAMMADOV, Mr. SAHIB
Name: Yaroslava Bondarenko
Sponsors: G-STORE Russia, Tioga, Chase.
Mechanic: Yaroslava Bondarenko
How long have you been riding the frame that you are currently on?
Yaroslava Bondarenko: From 2013 Chase, this particularly frame for 2 months. Trying to get new at least one new one per season.
Do you experiment much with geometry/size of your frame, stem, bars?
I was based in Papendal, Netherlands for last 2months. I just putted it together some clips, Enjoyed with my friends and pushing eachother on the training. Thank you to Dutch BMX team for me to join the training sessions.
Results Asian BMX Continental Championships, Chainat, Chainat Province, Thailand - 26 May 2018.
Elite Men:
1 31 AKBAR Rio INDONESIA
2 19 KAEWSRIKHAO Sitthichok THAILAND
3 26 IKEGAMI Taichi JAPAN
4 11 INKHOKSONG Nonthakon THAILAND
5 41 KONGSON Phitchayut THAILAND
6 30 SAPUTRA I Gusti Bagus INDONESIA
7 16 HUANG Chao Lei PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
8 38 MATSUSHITA Tatsumi JAPAN 27 1:01.993 30
Elite Women:
1 46 LU Yan PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
2 21 KITWANITSATHIAN Chutikan THAILAND
3 47 ZHANG Yaru PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
4 24 SAETAE Waranya THAILAND
Durango Straight Rhythm results:
Men:
1 Collin Hudson
2 Layne Gainer
3 Kieth Grine
4 Jason Morris
Women:
1 Alaina Henderson
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.