Connor Fields and Shanaze Reade win UCI BMX Supercross Argentina

# 12 (READE Shanaze) GBR wins the final at the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Santiago del Estero, Argentina.

12 May 2013 – Connor Fields and Shanaze Reade won the men’s and women’s main event of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Santiago Del Estero, Argentina on Saturday on 11th May 2013. The two riders were both leading the finals in the first turn to eventually secure victory. The town of Santiago Del Estero lived up to its reputation. The local organizing committee and the Governor of Santiago Del Estero pulled out all the stops to put on a world-class show.

Women: Showdown between Reade and Pajon
Early on it was obvious. This would be a showdown between Shanaze Reade (GBR) and Olympic Gold Medalist, Mariana Pajon (COL). Both showed speed and grace in their heats. The young Olympic Bronze Medalist, Laura Smulders (NED) also showed good form throughout the heats but was just a little bit off the pace of the fastest two girls in the world. The Diaz sisters from Argentina did not disappoint the fans and both made it through to the semi-finals.

The final proved to be the race of the day with Reade taking the lead early on, it was Pajon however who made her move on the final turn coming up side by side with Reade and from their it was race on for the line. Reade managed to get in front on the line by less than half a wheel to take the title and the double on the weekend after winning the Time Trial Super Final on Friday. This was a repeat of her Manchester performance in round one of the UCI BMX Supercross World Tour and places Reade firmly on top of the series leaders table. Laura Smulders rounded of the podium taking the bronze medal.

Shanaze Reade said: “I am so tired and in the same time so happy. To have the Olympic Champion on your back in the final and then win it makes it even more special. This year I want to win the overall BMX Supercross World Cup series and win the World Championships.”

Fields dominated men’s final
The mens racing was difficult to call early on. All the topriders had very strong heats like of Connor Fields (USA), the french quartet of Joris Daudet, Sylvian Andre, Quinten Caleron and Vincent Pellaurd, The Netherlands freight train of Jelle van Gorkom, Twan van Gendt and Raymon van der Biezen, Australian Anthony Dean, Brazilian Renato Rezende and South African Sifiso Nhlapo. Local hero, Lucas Bustos (ARG) raced like a man possessed and can be very proud of his semi final result.

# 11 (FIELDS Connor) USA wins the final at the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Santiago del Estero, Argentina.

Come the finals it was Connor Fields all the way after getting the hole-shot and powering his way to the front of the field into the first turn. Daudet and Van Gorkom tried all he could to close the gap. But in true Fields style it was a one horse race once he got a sniff of the finish line. He also successfully managed to get the double on the weekend. Jelle van Gorkom took second and Daudet third spot on the podium. Van Gorkom announced his return to racing ahead of the third leg of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Tour on his home track in Papendal.

Connor Fields was very excited. “This feels really good. We had a great preparation for this event with the whole team, the coaches and physios. They keep my mind and body in great shape and ready to win. I want to keep going like this, working hard and end up on some more podiums this year.”

Argentina best in hospitality and atmosphere
All involved have been absolutely blown away by the South American hospitality. The event has definitely set the bar at a new level with regards to atmosphere and fans.

Next stop
The next round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup takes place in Papendal in the Netherlands 15th -16th of June.

Results Elite Men
1. Connor Fields 32.008 (USA)
2. Jelle Van Gorkom (Netherlands) 32.850
3. Joris Daudet (France) 33.769

Elite Women
1. Shanaze Reade (Great Britain) 35.622
2. Mariana Pajon (Colombia) 35.675
3. Laura Smulders (Netherlands) 36.090

Conner Fields & Shanaze Reade win Superfinal Time Trials

Fields loves the place

 10th May 2013, Santiago Del Estero, Argentina – For the first time ever the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series visits Latin America. And after just one day of practice and time trials, Santiago del Estero in Argentina is already the favorite stop on the world tour for most riders. In hot and steamy conditions, witnessed by a sell out enthusiastic crowd, Shanaze Reade (GBR) and Conner Fields (USA) won the Superfinal time trials.

Bleachers jam-packed
Never before has the tour witnessed sell out crowds during Time Trials Qualification. Not only were the bleachers jam-packed but fans were also sitting on the walls around the venue trying to get a glimpse of the action. With 132 elite men and 34 elite women dropping down off the start gate for the Time Trial qualification rounds, the fans were not going to be disappointed. The top 16 women and top 16 men in the Time Trial qualification qualified for the Superfinal.

Shanaze Reade wins with clinical display of power
In the elite women’s practice one of the favorites for the ladies race, Merle van Benthem of the Netherlands, took a fall and ruled herself out of contention with a broken right collarbone. Mariana Pajon (COL), Shanaze Reade (GBR), Eva Ailloud (FRA) and Laura Smulders (NED) all look smooth in practice as did the 2 American’s Brook Crain and Arielle Martin.

Shanaze Reade, Eva Ailloud and Olympic Champion, Mariana Pajon qualified as the fasted three for the women’s Superfinal. It was Shanaze Reade that proved the fastest in a clinical display of power and speed as she took the win and her second UCI BMX Supercross Time Trial win of the year to add to her success in Manchester.

Reade “Absolutely amazing fans”

Shanaze Reade said just after winning: “The track is awesome and to finish on top makes me really happy. And the fans here are absolutely amazing.”

Conner Fields fast on every track
In the Elite Men’s practice the South American countries of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador and Columbia all looked very impressive competing in front of their home fans. But it was all business as usual from the Netherlands, France, Australia and the USA. Liam Philips (GBR) winner in round one in Manchester, also looked focused and in control and hungry for another win.
Connor Fields (USA), Raymon van der Biezen (NED) and Jared Garcia (USA) took the top three spots qualifying for the Superfinals. Connor Fields once again proved just how fast he is on any track as he bounced out of the gate last as the fastest qualifier and never looked back taking the win in a time of 31.892 seconds ahead of 2nd placed Joris Daudet (FRA) and 3rd placed Sylvian Andre (FRA).

Connor Fields said just after his win: “I am pumped, super excited. This is my second time racing in South America and this is by far my favorite place to race.”

Look forward to finals on 12 May 2.30 pm
GSX Events director Johan Lindstrom added: “Santiago Del Estero and the local organizing committee is doing a great job and its great to see the excitement amongst the fans. We look forward to the finals tomorrow 12 May.”

Watch the Main event live on www.BMXLIVE.tv on Saturday 12 May 2.30 pm local time.

Results men here
Results women here

Liam Phillips and Shanaze Reade take the titles at the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Manchester

Great venue

Manchester 21 April 2013 -  In a display of extreme speed and skill, GB’s Liam Phillips and Shanaze Reade last night (Sat 20th April) claimed the champions’ crown in an adrenaline-fuelled night of racing at the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Manchester.

The Great Britain riders took a clean sweep of wins at the event that saw the world’s top 64 men and 32 women, freshly qualified from yesterday’s (Friday 19th April) time trials, racing 8 abreast, elbow to elbow in a series of elimination races to bid for the UCI Supercross Manchester Champion’s crown.

GB Cycling’s BMX team took to the track in force, with 7 British men and 3 women racing in the motos – the elimination stage where each athlete rides three times against the same opponents, including the Superfinals’ fastest riders, Shanaze Reade and Liam Phillips.

Shanaze Reade wins on home soil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 64 men started in their 1st, 2nd and 3rd round moto heats with the top 32 fastest average riders moving through to the Men’s Quarterfinals. Of the GB team, Liam Phillips, Tre Whyte, Kyle Evans and Dan McBride pulled off impressive performances. After a worrying crash in his opening moto, Curtis Manaton did manage to get back on the bike, but that spill cost him a place in the top 32 and with it any chance of a place in the next round.

Thirty-two women started off the Women’s Quarterfinals, with the fastest 16 moving through to the Semis. Shanaze Reade pulled out all the stops, coming first in all three motos, with fellow team-mates, Charlotte Green and Abbie Taylor also flying through.

From the Men’s elite, the quarterfinalists battled it out down to 16, with Liam Phillips crossing the finish line in 29.354 seconds to make it through as the only male GB rider to take to gate against the world’s fastest in the Semi Finals, including Sam Willoughby and the USA’s Connor Fields.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shanaze Reade put on a fantastic show in the Women’s Semi Finals, with fellow team-mates Abbie Taylor and Charlotte Green missing out on a place in the final.
When the time came for the final 8 men and final 8 women to take their places at the start gate for the last race in this opening round of the World Cup, Reade and Phillips didn’t disappoint. Both GB riders started well, taking early leads and finish first to take the World Cup lead in Manchester.

The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Manchester was brought to the city by British Cycling, Manchester City Council and UK Sport Gold Event Series.

UCI BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP MANCHESTER TIME TRIAL QUALIFIERS

In what was an adrenaline fuelled afternoon of racing at Manchester’s National Cycling Centre, the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Time Trials got the weekend underway with 198 riders taking to the track from 29 different countries. Despite the fierce competition on show, the following riders beat off their rivals to qualify for tomorrow’s final rounds, with a strong display from the GB Cycling BMX team.

Women’s Elite Finals (Top 5 of 32 qualifiers)
Shanaze Reade, GBR
Felicia Stancil, USA
Merle Van Benthem, NED
Eva Ailloud, FRA
Alise Post, USA

Men’s Elite Finals (Top 5 of 32 qualifiers)
Liam Phillips, GBR
Joris Daudet, FRA
Tory Nyhaug, CAN
Curtis Manaton, GBR
Kyle Evans, GBR

Amongst those that didn’t qualify were GB’s Grant Hill who crashed out on the third straight in his run and Women’s World Champion and race favourite Magalie Pottier who failed to make the starting ramp having wiped out in practice.
After the morning’s qualifier, which determined who will race in tomorrow’s Supercross finals, the top eight women and top sixteen men raced again in the evening’s Super time-trial final

Shanaze Reade continued her success into the evening, coming top of the leader board in the Superfinals in 32.351 seconds. Taking second place was USA rider Alise Post with 33.212 and in third position Merle Van Benthem from the Netherlands with 33.279.

In the men’s Superfinal GB’s Liam Phillips took the top spot with 29.357 followed by Tory Nyhaug of Canada in 29.389 and Connor Fields of the USA in third position with 29.596.

For a full list of qualifiers and race times visit www.bmx-results.com.

Tomorrow will see all qualifying Elite male and female riders take to the track once more from 19:00 to battle it out for the lead before the next three rounds of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup visit Argentina, The Netherlands and the USA.

For those without tickets, live action will be streamed on http://www.bmxlive.tv with regular result updates on http://www.twitter.com/bmxsuperx and http://www.facebook.com/bmxsuperx

CHASE BICYCLES joins the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup

Chase team rider Connor Fields

28 February 2013 – Global SX Events Inc. is pleased to welcome CHASE Bicycles as an official sponsor of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.

2013 marks the 10 year anniversary of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, which has revitalized BMX with its exciting and spectacular Supercross format. The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup served as the main qualification events for the 2012 Olympic Games and will continue to be the world’s leading BMX racing series leading up the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brasil.

Winning combination
“It’s definitely an honor teaming up with Chase Bicycles, the brand created by legendary racer Christophe Leveque” said Johan Lindstrom of GSX Events Inc. “The no-gimmick-just-advanced Chase RSP 1.0 BMX frames certainly reflects the same approach Christophe had winning multiple UCI World Championships, ABA and NBL National titles. With Chase Bicycles and Connor Fields now winning multiple World Cup’s last year, the domination continues.” noted Johan Lindstrom.

“A great way to further develop the brand globally“
“We are very excited to partner up with the UCI Supercross World Cup series and have Chase as the first BMX Bicycle brand on board to do so. I see it as a great way to further promote the brand at the Elite level of the sport, added to our USA BMX effort, world wide.” noted Christophe Leveque. “Connor has put the Chase brand out in front of the World Cup the past two years and now, BRG as a company, will back his efforts up with the support of the UCI Supercross series. We have some excting things to come from Chase Bicycles in 2013 and the World Cup is a great place to show that to the world.”

“We’re working hard to make the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup a great promotional platform for the BMX industry and it’s cool having Chase Bicycles onboard embracing the oppurtunity to grow the sport globally” adds Johan Lindstrom.

About Global SX Events, Inc.
Global SX Events Inc. (GSX Events) is the premier promoter of professional and amateur BMX events internationally. On behalf of the International Cycling Union (UCI), GSX oversees the general management of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, for which it will holds the organization and marketing rights. The GSX team represents the leading edge of BMX events organization and have been instrumental developing the BMX Supercross World Cup series. GSX Events Inc. is headquartered in Gahanna, Ohio, USA. GSX Events Inc main stake holder is StrateSphere LLC. http://www.gsxevents.com

About BMX Racing Group
The BMX Racing Group delivers a full range of BMX Racing products, highlighted by the Chase BMX Brand. Other brands of BRG: Elevn Racing, Excess, Insight, and Kingstar. Founded by legendary BMX Pro racer Christophe Leveque and Industry leader Pete Dylewski, BRG has delivered some of the best BMX products for racers over the past 3 years and supports BMX racing on all levels.
For More info on Chase or any of the BRG Brands, please visit http://bmxracinggroup.com
Twitter: @BMXRacingGroup FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/BMXRG

About the Union Cycliste Internationale:
Founded in 1900, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body of cycling. Headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland, the UCI is the International Federation of Cycling uniting the National Cycling Federations of 178 countries. http://www.uci.ch

The 2013 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup calendar
19-20 April 2013 Round 1 Manchester, Great Britain
10-11 May 2013 Round 2 Santiago Del Estero, Argentina
15-16 June 2013 Round 3 Papendal, Netherlands
27-28 Sep 2013 Round 4 Chula Vista CA, USA

TIOGA new partner of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup

15 February 2014 – Global SX Events Inc. are pleased to welcome TIOGA as official sponsor of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.

Sam Willoughby, Tioga rider and current BMX SX World Cup Champion

2013 marks the 10 year anniversary of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, which has revitalized BMX with its exciting and spectacular Supercross format. The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup served as the main qualification events for the 2012 Olympic Games and will continue to be the world’s leading BMX racing series leading up the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brasil.

TIOGA joins the effort
Joining the effort to bring the excitement of BMX racing to the world is long time industry leader Tioga Bicycle Components. For over 30 years, Tioga has consistantly supplied innovative products to the world’s fastest racers, and that pioneering spirit lives on as the brand forges ahead with its new larger diameter OS/20 wheel and tire format to fully take advantage of the unique worldclass Supercross race courses.

“We are excited to partner with Tioga” said Johan Lindstrom of GSX Events Inc. “Not only does Tioga have a great history in BMX but they are also on the cutting edge, developing products such as the PowerBlock tires and introducing to the world the new OS/20 standard that are purpose made for BMX Supercross with it’s high speed and big jumps” continues Johan.

“BMX racing is always evolving and the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup is one of the main driving forces in creating an environment for the best BMX racers in the world to safely go faster and higher than ever,” said Kai Cheng of Tioga. “Tioga shares many of the forward-looking approach to the sport as the UCI BMX Supercross so this partnership is an immense opportunity to be at the forefront of the continuing evolution.”

“The BMX Supercross World Cup is all about progression and bringing BMX to a wider audience” said Johan “Together with like-minded global companies such as Tioga we can bring the sport of BMX to new markets and create more fans” adds Johan Lindstrom

About Global SX Events, Inc.
Global SX Events Inc. (GSX Events) is the premier promoter of professional and amateur BMX events internationally. On behalf of the International Cycling Union (UCI), GSX oversees the general management of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, for which it will holds the organization and marketing rights. The GSX team represents the leading edge of BMX events organization and have been instrumental developing the BMX Supercross World Cup series. GSX Events Inc. is headquartered in Gahanna, Ohio, USA. GSX Events Inc main stake holder is StrateSphere LLC. www.gsxevents.com

About TIOGA
A long time cycling industry innovator focusing on function with style, Tioga has created numerous industry advancing components from the Comp-III BMX racing tire to the industry-wide standardization of the 1-1/8” steering system. Tioga’s new generation of components continue to blend progressive style with increasing functionally, enhancing the riding experience of modern cycling enthusiasts. Established in 1978, Tioga is headquartered in Kobe, Japan. http://www.tiogausa.com

About the Union Cycliste Internationale:
Founded in 1900, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body of cycling. Headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland, the UCI is the International Federation of Cycling uniting the National Cycling Federations of 178 countries. www.uci.ch

The 2013 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup calendar:

• 19-20 April 2013 Round 1 Manchester, Great Britain
• 10-11 May 2013 Round 2 Santiago Del Estero, Argentina
• 15-16 June 2013 Round 3 Papendal, Netherlands
• 27-28 Sep 2013 Round 4 Chula Vista CA, USA

BMX Supercross World Cup in Abbotsford cancelled

6 February 2013 – UCI and Global SX Events Inc. regretfully informs that the 4th leg of the 2013 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, scheduled for 6-7 September 2013 in Abbotsford BC (Canada), has been cancelled by the local organizer, Cycling BC. “Cycling BC has forged ahead on the National and International scene in BMX over the past few years but with recent structural changes within the organization and with substantial financial difficulties, we are unable to support a BMX Supercross World Cup at this time” said Cycling BC in a statement to the UCI. “Investment in the development of the sport is important to Cycling BC but the financial state and recent changes at the board and staff levels have forced us focus all efforts on bringing back the organization to a healthy state” continues Cycling BC. “Its unfortunate to not have Abbotsford on the 2013 calendar” says Johan Lindstrom, CEO of Global SX Events Inc. “Cycling BC delivered a great event in 2012 and all participants and teams had an excellent time” says Lindstrom. “It was certainly not the biggest race on the World Cup circuit, but the event had a lot of potential to become a classic. So hopefully we can return to BC in the near future”. Several options for a replacement venue were investigated by UCI and GSX. With the season already upon all it was decided not to replace the Abbotsford SX, since any further delays would impact teams and athletes preparations. Union Cycliste Internationale Founded in 1900, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body of cycling. Headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland, the UCI is the International Federation of Cycling uniting the National Cycling Federations of 178 countries. www.uci.ch Global SX Events Inc, Based in Gahanna, OH, Global SX Events (GSX Events) is the premiere promoter of professional BMX events worldwide. GSX oversees the general management of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, including the marketing and TV rights related to the UCI BMX SX World Cup. www.gsxevents.com The 2013 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup calendar 19-20 April 2013 Round 1 Manchester, Great Britain 10-11 May 2013 Round 2 Santiago Del Estero, Argentina 15-16 June 2013 Round 3 Papendal, Netherlands 27-28 Sep 2013 Round 4 Chula Vista CA, USA