Heat wave or no official heat wave, Round 3 of the UCI BMX Racing World Cup was hot over at Papendal today. The BMX Racing community had gathered in The Netherlands the weekend after the two opening rounds in Sarrians, France where Dutch athletes Jason Noordam (U23 Men), Michelle Wissing (U23 Women) and Elite racers Arthur Pilard (FRA) and Molly Simpson (CAN) left as leaders of their specific classes. With a record number of athletes for the 12th edition of the UCI World Cup at Papendal it was harder than ever to get through the rounds to make it to the final race of the day.
With a win in the quarter finals Jason Noordam, Casper Pipers, European Champion Alexis
In the vibrant heart of Brisbane, a tapestry of BMX brilliance unfolded as the world's fastest racers descended upon the electrifying tracks for rounds 3 and 4 of the UCI BMX Racing World Cup. While a brief respite separated the pulse-pounding action from the previous rounds in Rotorua, the anticipation crackled in the air as riders immersed themselves in the sunny embrace of Australia's summer.
With the 2024 UCI BMX Racing World Cup's six-round saga unfolding across these pivotal weeks, contenders steeled themselves for an epic battle to etch their names into BMX history. Saya Sakakibara of Australia and Joris Daudet of France emerged as frontrunners, their prowess poised to seize victory amidst the high-octane chaos.
UCI BMX Racing World Cup Rounds 5&6 2023 | Sarrians, France
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