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Women Qualifying Time Trial. Baku Games 2015.
1    Elke Vanhoof Belgium     37.274    Q    +
2    Aneta Hladikova Czech Republic     37.352    Q    +
3    Simone Christensen Denmark     37.634    Q    +
4    Romana Labounkova Czech Republic     37.699 Q +
5    Magalie Pottier France     37.711    Q    +
6    Natalia Suvorova Russian Federation     38.147 Q +
7    Sandie Thibaut France     38.209    Q    +
8    Sandra Aleksejeva Latvia     38.219    Q    +
9    Merle van Benthem Netherlands     38.301        +

Organisers of the BMX cycling event at the Baku 2015 European Games have agreed a change in the competition schedule in response to concerns over potential high winds at the BMX Velopark this weekend. The men's and women's motos sections of the programme - originally scheduled for 14:30 on Saturday 27 June - have been moved forward to 17:00 on Friday 26 June. They will take place after the qualifying time trials which begin at 14:30.

There will be no racing or training on Saturday, with the semifinals and finals due to be raced as planned on Sunday 28 June from 15:00.

Today BMX practice started at the European Games in Baku. It's the first time the European Games are held and noone really knows how to value it. It could be the most unique BMX medal to win. It could also be just a gimmick if the games end up being a disaster. Points are on the line and when the gate drops, everyone is in it to win it. Here are the athletes selected by the national federations. At least those countries who thought it was worth it sending riders over to compete (note that

Elite Men:
1     Niklas LAUSTSEN     DEN     23     50     50
2     Roberto CRISTOFOLI     ITA     25     45     45
3     Mattia FURLAN     ITA     22     40     40
4     Giacomo FANTONI     ITA     24     35     35
5     Nicholas OKOH     ITA     20     30     30
6     Tomasso GIUSTACCHINI     ITA     20     28     28
7     Matteo GRAZIAN     ITA     19     26     26

Elite Men:
1 Liam PHILLIPS     GBR     26     50     50
2 Kyle EVANS     GBR     22     45     45
3 Jan SVUB     CZE     25     40     40
4 Yvan LAPRAZ     SUI     26     35     35
5 Jordy VAN DER HEIJDEN     NED     27     30     30
6 Corey FRIESWYK     AUS     21     28     28
7 Jimmi Therkelsen     DEN     24     26     26
8 Matthew CAMERON     NZL     30     24     24

Midwest National #2. Sunday Pro results.
Vet Pro:
1 CRISTIAN BECERINE, SSQUARED BICYCLES, COSTA MESA, CA
2 JAVIER COLOMBO, SE RACING, COSTA MESA, CA
3 PERSON PAULETO, POWER CYCLES, ORLANDO, FL
4 MATT POHLKAMP, DANS COMP, SANTA MONICA, CA
5 YO THACH, FACTORY YESS, FT WORTH, TX
6 MATT MOBERLY, SARASOTA, FL
7 TIM DINGER, SUPERCROSSBMX.COM, CHARLOTTE, NC
8 JOE MCCARTY, FACTORY KUWAHARA, TULSA, OK

A Pro:
1 KENNETH GUSTAFSON, DOUBLECROSS BIKES, PONCA CITY, OK
2 COLE TESAR, C-YAA FACTORY, HUNTERSVILLE, NC
3 WALKER FINCH, HARO/PROMAX, FT COLLINS, CO
4 JORDAN SEWARD, CYCLES OF LIFE ATHLETICS, ROCKFORD, IL
5 LEONARDO CAZE DOS SANTOS NETO, RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ
6 TYLER WHITFIELD, SSQUARED BICYCLES, ROCKFORD, IL
7 OLIJUWON DAVIS, DOUBLECROSS BIKES, ST CHARLES, IL
8 KRISTIAN COOPER, BALLISTIC BMX, REDMOND, OR

Norwegian BMX Championships 2015:
1     Tore NAVRESTAD     NOR     19     30     30
2     Aleksander BIRKELAND     NOR     23     20     20
3     Fredrik OLSEN     NOR     22     15     15
4     Michael THOMSON     NOR     19     10     10
5     Per Erik NILSEN     NOR     23     8     8

Elite Men:
1 Liam PHILLIPS     GBR     26     50     50
2 Kyle EVANS     GBR     22     45     45
3 Martijn JASPERS     NED     28     40     40
4 Jordy VAN DER HEIJDEN     NED     27     35     35
5 Jan SVUB     CZE     25     30     30
6 Yvan LAPRAZ     SUI     26     28     28
7 Luis BRETHAUER     GER     23     26     26
8 Matthew CAMERON     NZL     30     24     24

Elite Women:
1 Aneta HLADIKOVA     CZE     31     50     50
2 Elke VANHOOF     BEL     24     45     45
3 Romana LABOUNKOVA     CZE     26     40     40
4 Nadja PRIES     GER     21     35     35
5 Regula RUNGE     GER     26     30     30

Men Elite:
1 SAM WILLOUGHBY, REDLINE, CHULA VISTA, CA
2 TRENT JONES, CHRISTCHURCH
3 JUSTIN POSEY, DANS COMP, WINSTON-SALEM, NC
4 CORBEN SHARRAH, TUCSON, AZ
5 TANNER SEBESTA, STAYSTRONG/ORP RACEPARTS, BUDA, TX
6 DAVID HERMAN, FREEAGENT, WHEAT RIDGE, CO
7 KENNETH GUSTAFSON, DOUBLECROSS BIKES, PONCA CITY, OK
8 FERNIE JACQUEZ, FUEL EXCHANGE, EL PASO, TX

Women Elite:
1 AMANDA CARR, J&R BICYCLES & REDLINE, PUNTA GORDA, FL
2 KRISTEN BOB, ALL-STAR RACING/ROCKET FIZZ, PLANO, TX
3 VICTORIA HILL, PLYMOUTH, QLD
4 FELICIA STANCIL, FACTORY GT BICYCLES, CHULA VISTA, CA
5 SHELBY STACY, DAN'S COMP-TANGENT-BOX, BAKERSFIELD, CA
6 SHAYONA GLYNN, PROFILE RACING, NORCO, CA
7 MADISON PITTS, LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY, LAKE WORTH, FL