The 2025 UCI BMX Racing World Cup is gearing up for a monumental opening round with an all-time high number of riders registered. For the first time in the event’s history, the entry list has exceeded 350 participants, a testament to the sport’s skyrocketing popularity in France—no doubt boosted by the French team's sweep of the podium at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in Saint Quentin-en-Yvelines. With Sarrians, France, set to host the season opener from June 13–15, 2025, it's no wonder that French competitors are turning out in full force to perform on their home track. The World Cup then moves on to Papendal, Netherlands the following weekend before concluding in Santiago del Estero, Argentina from September 19–21.
A total of 112 French athletes are slated to race in Sarrians, with the Under 23 Men’s division drawing the most attention due to its enormous field of 169 riders. Only eight will advance to the final, making it a demanding challenge where consistency and speed are crucial from start to finish. Each weekend hosts two rounds of racing—Rounds 1 and 2 in Sarrians, 3 and 4 in Papendal, and the final two rounds, 5 and 6, wrapping up the series in Argentina. Champions in each of the four divisions—U23 Women, U23 Men, Elite Women, and Elite Men—will be crowned in Santiago del Estero.
Among those gunning for a title is Ecuador’s Pedro Benalcazar Guerrero, currently sitting at the top of the UCI U23 Men rankings. His consistent speed has earned him the leader’s spot, and he’ll be competing across the first four rounds overseas before heading closer to home for the finale.
First international race in a year. Felt great to be back competing and to end the day on the podium.
Results C1 3 Nations Cup Race Dessel, Belgium 08 June 2025
Elite Men:
1 Mathijs VERHOEVEN 28 BEL 100 UCI Ranking points
2 Mathijn BOGAERT 25 BEL 86
3 Justin KIMMANN 27 NED 74
4 Jan-Viktor VRANCKX 23 BEL 64
5 Rik OUWENDORP 24 NED 55
Some of you may have seen Part 1 and Part 2 of this documentary but I put the two together and made it more direct for the new eyes here.
French BMX Racing Cup Round 5 Elite results:
Elite Men:
1: Arthur Pilard
2: Sylvain Andre
3: Ross Cullen
4: Hugo marszalek
5: Alexis Pieczanowsky
2025 BMX Racing World Cup season is right around the corner. First stop - Sarrians, France. One of the more challenging tracks in the world. Luckily, I get to train here weekly to get used to it. Excited for when it all kicks off.
HC Results UEC BMX Racing European Cup - Round 8 Tiel, Netherlands 01 June 2025
Elite Men:
1 Jaymio BRINK 21 NED 1 200 UCI Ranking points
2 Jason NOORDAM 20 NED 2 172
3 Chris ALDON 24 FRA 3 148
4 Filib STEINER 21 SUI 4 127
5 Loris AEBERHARD 26 SUI 5 109
6 Wannes MAGDELIJNS 21 BEL 6 94
7 Mitchel SCHOTMAN 29 NED 7 81
8 Martti SCIORTINO 27 ITA 8 70
9 Magnus DYHRE 23 DEN 9 66
10 Jakob BERNHART 29 GER 10 66
11 Brian VAN EEUWIJK 23 NED 11 62
12 Arthur CLAESSENS 26 SUI 12 62
Not enough ponies for the Nashville drag strip, only semis both days. Let’s change that soon.
USA BMX Introduces Lane Transfer System as an alternative to total points at National Series Events. USA BMX is implementing a format adjustment for all remaining 2025 USA BMX National Series events with the introduction of the Lane Transfer System (LTS). This update applies to all race classes besides expert categories who will continue utilizing lap times for gate selection in elimination rounds.
Specifically for Non-Elimination Class sizes with 4 to 8 riders this will improve event-day experience by speeding up the tabulation of results and accelerating the award redemption process, allowing families to exit the venue more efficiently.
What Is the Lane Transfer System?
Under this new format, riders will race in traditional transfer system rounds to qualify for the Main Event. The finish in the Main will determine the final standings for the race day, while the earlier rounds will be used exclusively to determine lane choice for the Main. The Lane Transfer System offers a straightforward, exciting race-day experience for all classes, while ensuring that every rider in a 4-8 rider class earns a spot in the Main.
Lexis heads to Nashville Pro BMX Racing.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.