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The Revolution Pump Track played host to one of the most thrilling weekends we’ve had all season. With its high-speed layout and technical features, the stage was set for showdowns—and the riders delivered. In the men’s race, Brady Kincheloe looked dialed from the start—smooth, fast, and getting quicker with every round. But in the Big Final, just a couple of tiny slips gave Kenneth Gustafson an opening. With the pressure on and everything riding on his final run, Kenneth kept it calm, clean, and blazing fast to edge out the win by just half a second. He’s one to watch in Switzerland.

The women’s Big Final was even tighter. Maylei Leaneagh dropped in first on her MTB and absolutely sent it—clocking her fastest lap of the weekend when it counted most. Hailey Vaughn, the fastest qualifier and riding BMX, pushed hard and kept it clean—but Maylei took the win and the World Final ticket by a razor-thin margin of just 0.1 seconds. That’s pump track at its best.

The vibe all weekend? Full of sportsmanship, grit, and riders pushing each other to new levels. Erie brought the energy—see you in Switzerland!

Greg Herbecq, Thierry Minozzi, Xavier Robleda, Christophe Canitrot, Gérald Dupalut... Do these names ring a bell? They should!

Sugar Land, Texas, turned up the heat this weekend at the second consecutive Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier — and the action didn’t disappoint!  With the Crown Festival Park track dialed and around 600 spectators packing the venue, it was clear from the first timed runs that this one was going to be fast.

The weekend was packed with Youth Challenge energy on Saturday, but it was the Elite battles on Sunday that stole the show — and the storylines were huge. Three former UCI World Champions lined up, all hungry for a ticket back to the Final.

In the Elite Men’s division, it was a clash of titans between Tommy Zula and local hero Alec Bob.

Cape Town brought the energy this weekend as riders hit the Crosswind Pump Track for the 2025 South African Qualifier—and the action did not disappoint. In the women’s final, South Africa’s Miyanda Maseti claimed the top step with a sharp time of 20.612, edging out Khothalang Leuta from Lesotho, who’s been going from strength to strength and clocked 20.864 in the big final. Jessi Nixon took third after a consistent day of racing, and Ingrid Youell closed out the top four.

The men’s final was full-gas from start to finish, with Chile’s Sebastian Mendez laying down a blistering 17.978 to take the win. South Africa’s Andrew Posthumus kept the home crowd fired up with a strong second place finish in 18.419, while Doran Mathewson and Michard Meets rounded out the top spots.

Massive thanks to the pump track family for showing up and showing off with all the gees, grit, and good vibes. From the first start to final lap—it was all heart out there.

See you in Switzerland!

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The Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships USA Qualifier at The Loop in Corcoran, CA, delivered an action-packed day of racing, with 1,500 spectators lining the track to watch the battles unfold.

The 2023 World Champion Alec Bob came in with something to prove after taking bronze at the last World Final, and he didn’t disappoint—dominating the event from start to finish to claim victory. Tommy Zula, however, had a much easier path to second after Brady Kincheloe suffered a flat tire in the semis, knocking him out of the fight for first. Kincheloe still managed to rally for third, proving he had the speed to be up front. Max Clark, the fresh face in the field, made a strong debut to claim fourth.

The women’s racing saw Brooke Crain making a comeback to competition, stepping onto the pump track scene for the first time since her Olympic BMX days and landing in second. Olivia Armstrong was in control all day, taking the win, while Ashley Kincheloe rounded out the podium in third. Taylor Weisser put in a solid ride to take fourth.

KwaMashu, South Africa – The world came to ride, and a community welcomed them with open arms. The World on My Stoep is more than just a race recap—it’s a story of global connection, where the world arrives at your doorstep, and a community steps out to meet it.

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The Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers are back, and 2025 promises to be a rollercoaster of speed, skill, and community spirit! With an action-packed calendar and stops in amazing locations across the globe, this season is set to be the best yet. The world’s best pump track riders descended upon KwaMashu, a vibrant township on Durban’s north coast, to battle for top honours at last year’s Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships. After fiercely competitive events in both the Men’s and Women’s categories, Ryan Gilchrist from Australia and Sabina Košárková from Czechia showcased exceptional speed and determination to claim the coveted rainbow stripes. It was a true celebration of world-class riding and community unity, setting the stage for an even bigger 2025 season.

A bit like the Asphalt video, we took to the roads with Joe to ride some of the HTracks pumptracks... Joe still behind the lens and me still on my BMX. This time, the focus was on fast, technical sections. Hope you enjoy!