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Strider Cup racing is all about fun on two wheels. From helping your child overcome obstacles to encouraging healthy interaction - attending a Strider World Cup event is an experience you will cherish. And there is no better way to get the littlest members of your family on the track. This is the perfect opportunity for children 18 months to 5 years old to get involved in NBL BMX racing. We have 2 upcoming races in the sunshine state of Florida that are designed for family fun. 

Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz./GT Bicycles) picked up his first Supercross World Cup win on Saturday at the series opener in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. After qualifying fifth in the time trial superfinal, the 19-year-old Sharrah worked his way through the early rounds and won his semi-final before moving into the main where he powered his way to the top step of the podium.

In the main, Sharrah got the hole shot and looked to be in total control as he led into the first berm. While the pack jostled behind him, he never lost control, racing to the win ahead of Australian 

Corben Sharrah rose to the occasion to win the grand final of the UCI BMX Supercross at Alexandra park while the young French rider Manon Valentino confirmed her status as the hottest property in female BMX racing by completing a rare double in the women's division. The quietly spoken 19 year old from Tucson, Arizona Sharrah timed his charge to perfection, shifting up a gear in the semi-final where he dominated the Frenchman Joris Daudet, who had until that stage been the men's pacesetter. 

MEN:
1     24     SHARRAH Corben     USA     1     34.054     
2     97     YOUNG Khalen     AUS     4     34.815     
3     3     DAUDET Joris     FRA     3     35.095     
4     121     VAN DER BIEZEN Raymon     NED     6     35.156     
5     717     JIMENEZ CAICEDO Andres     COL     8     35.620     
6     77     DE WILDE Robert     NED     5     36.026     
7     80     HERMAN David     USA     7     37.689     
8     777     WILLERS Marc     NZL     2     1:13.216    

Welcome to the summer! A clear indicator that the cold is receding and the evenings are getting brighter is the start of the UCI racing season and what better way to kick things off than with some BMX Supercross. LIVE and direct on April 9th from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, the world’s best BMX athletes will be out in force for the first of five rounds of the 2011 UCI BMX Supercross. Over 100 Elite Men plus 38 Elite Women from 20 countries will line up for the first major confrontation of the season.
The Supercross series provides an added dimension for BMX specialists this year as it allows them to gain qualification points for the 2012 London Olympic Games, so you know that riders will deparate to stamp an early authority on the season and secure those vital points.

Tune in on Saturday 9th April at 14:30 CET right here to watch all the action LIVE and direct.

French Riders win first ever the time trials ‘Superfinals’ at UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Pietermaritzburg 8 April 2011 –Frenchmen Joris Daudet and Manon Valentino outperformed all in the Superfinal of the time trials. With this result the French riders, who are known to be time trial experts, get maximum points for the World Cup ranking and advance as top seed into the eight finals (men) and quarter finals (women). The fastest 64 men of the time trials will advance into the eight finals featured over three rounds. As will the fastest 32 women advance into to the four quarter finals over three rounds. The finals will start tomorrow 14.00 hours local time in Pietermaritzburg South Africa.

In total 103 Elite men and 38 Elite women riders registered from 23 countries for the first leg of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Pietermaritzburg South Africa. Thus the time trials eliminated 47 men and 6 women riders.

First ever Time Trial Superfinal The best sixteen men and women 

From April 20th to September 4th, the Warren family of Spring Hill, Florida will ride their bicycles over 3000 miles to promote the sport of BMX Racing. The purpose of their trip is multi-faceted. They will be spreading the word about the newest Olympic Sport, promoting biking as a viable alternative to driving, and testing their own will and determination.
Their trip will begin in Tampa, Florida and will finish in Louisville,

BMX riders from around the globe put the tough new BMX track through it's paces in the first practise session ahead of the UCI BMX Supercross at Alexandra Park in Pietermaritzburg with most of the elite riders looking a little nervy as they set out on the newly constructed track.
Despite Mother Nature's best efforts to disrupt the start of the World Cup season opener action with a week of steady rainfall, the practice session got under way as scheduled with everyone eager come to grips with some of the Olympic experimental elements and put the revolutionary track to the test.

"The track's hardened up nicely so hopefully there won't be any more rain today and then I think it should be pretty good come Saturday," said inform New Zealander Marc Willers.

"The second berm could get pretty interesting especially if a couple of us go into it at the same time but otherwise its pretty cool!" he added.