Athletes are the central figures in sport and must be able to express their views on its development. Are you an Elite athlete and would like to contribute to the decisions taken by the UCI? Stand for election to represent your discipline on the UCI Athletes' Commission.
Below you will find the voting schedules and candidacy deadlines for the BMX disciplines:
BMX Racing
Elections during the 2025 UCI BMX Racing World Championships, which will take place in Copenhagen (Denmark) from 28 July to 3 August.
Voting schedule: 1 August from 1.30pm to 6pm and 2 August from 11am to 2pm.
Candidacy deadline: 21 July.
BMX Freestyle and Trials
Elections during the 2025 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships, which will take place in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) from 4 to 8 November.
Just a few days to go before the FISE Xperience Series lands in Thonon-les-Bains, from August 15 to 17, 2025. Now in its fourth edition, the event continues to grow and attract attention beyond France’s borders, with a festive programme and a more competitive line-up than ever before. Once again, the city will host a BMX Freestyle Park Coupe de France stage, organized with the support of the French Cycling Federation. This well-established national competition now draws an increasingly international field. Among the athletes already confirmed this year are riders from Germany, the UK, Czech Republic, Italy, Chile, and Colombia, alongside some of the best French talents.
The French National Team will be in attendance, along with many regulars from FISE Montpellier and the rest of the Xperience Series. Spectators will be able to cheer on French rider Laury PEREZ, finalist at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Colombian Juan CAICEDO, winner of the Best Tricks Spine Ramp at FISE Montpellier 2025, as well as promising young talents from all over Europe.
In addition to the competitions, the event offers a full-scale summer festival experience for families and fans of all ages. Two of Thonon’s most iconic venues will host the action: the Belvédère, with daytime contests and stunning views over Lake Geneva, and Square Paul Jacquier, the heart of evening entertainment.
The weekend programme also includes:
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The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is pleased to announce that Laura Smulders (NED) and Sylvain André (FRA) have been elected to represent BMX Racing athletes on the UCI Athletes' Commission following a vote held during the UCI BMX Racing World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, from 28 July to 3 August. Laura Smulders (re-elected) and Sylvain André were chosen from among five candidates – two women and three men – by the Elite and Under 23 athletes registered for the event.
Laura Smulders received 73.3% of the votes cast for women, while Sylvain André obtained 76.7% of the votes cast for the male candidates. The voting participation rate was 44.10%.
The members of the UCI Athletes' Commission are elected for a four-year term. This term will begin at the 2025 UCI Congress in Kigali (Rwanda) – or on the date of their election for members elected after the UCI Congress - and will end at the 2029 UCI Congress in Copenhagen (Denmark).
This election is part of the renewal of the UCI Athletes' Commission for the 2025-2029 period. Its new members are elected by their peers at the 2025 UCI World Championships in the various cycling disciplines.
Since 2017, the commission has been composed of 20 members, with each discipline or speciality –
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has published the list of TV broadcasters of the 2025 UCI BMX Racing World Championships on its website. The event will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 and 3 August. Live / near-live coverage will be available in different regions of the world, allowing fans in most major cycling markets to follow the competition, including in:
-Africa: SuperSport Action HD (including South Africa, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Congo and Tanzania);
-North America: FloBikes (United States and Canada);
-South America: Direct TV (including Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Peru and Venezuela)*;
-Asia: China (platform to be confirmed), TDM (Macau), Astro Sport Plus (Malaysia) and TAP
Shaun Jarvis, founder of Freestyle Now and one of the most dedicated figures in Australian BMX, is scheduled to be inducted into the Australian BMX Hall of Fame. The ceremony, to be held in Gold Coast, Queensland on the 13th of September 2025, will recognize Shaun for his lifelong commitment to the growth and development of BMX freestyle culture across Australia and beyond. Shaun has been a cornerstone of the Australian BMX scene since the early 1980s. Known not only for his own riding style but for his tireless work in creating opportunities for others, Shaun co founded Freestyle Now, the world's longest running action sports enterprise, in 1986. Freestyle Now is an organisation that has since delivered thousands of BMX stunt shows, coaching clinics,
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Airborn Global Vert Clash is a vert only video contest open to all vert riders worldwide. Amateur, pro, young or old, this is open to all. Conceived by two uk vert riders to bring the spotlight back to the toughest and most rewarding BMX discipline there is. To enter, you need to film a one minute edit purely on vert, filmed in landscape, with all footage to be from this year, and add some music of your choice.
Entries must be with us by 15th August this year.
Submission details will be released later this week on our Facebook and Instagram pages.
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Instagram: @airborn.vert
BMX has always been a sport where the line between glory and disaster is razor-thin. The riders are not just athletes. They are performers, risk-takers, and in many cases, survivors of setbacks that would make most people quit for good. This is why comeback stories in BMX carry so much weight — they represent more than recovery. They speak to resilience, mental strength, and the will to continue when the world expects you to stop. From career-ending injuries to seemingly impossible competition comebacks, BMX has seen its fair share of unforgettable returns. These stories resonate with fans not because they’re flashy but because they reflect the deeper human drive to fight back, rebuild, and return stronger.
After a spectacular debut in 2024, FISE Shanghai is officially back, ready to once again take over the iconic West Bund from October 16 to 19, 2025. As the second stop of the 2025 FISE World Series, following the legendary FISE Montpellier in May, this year’s edition promises to push the boundaries of urban sports with an expanded lineup and even more action. Last year, thousands of fans gathered in Shanghai’s West Bund to witness an explosive mix of world-class competition, art, music, and youth culture. This year, the festival returns bigger than ever, with new sports, fresh formats, and the same unbeatable vibe that made the first edition such a success.
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