DAVID GRAF: 2018 will see Graf park his solo run and set up camp with French brand Prophecy BMX, where he will not only be racing but also heavily involved in the development of the carbon Evo 3.

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CARLOS RAMIREZ: With the addition of the Olympic medalist, Wiawis BMX now has an Elite team to rival any in the business, expect Ramirez and Andre to do some serious damage this season!

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FELICIA STANCIL: Injury forced Stancil and her GT to watch a huge chunk of 2017 from the sidelines but if the USA BMX Grands where anything to go by the new Powerlite BMX team have signed an Elite Women who may spend a lot of time on the podium in 2018.

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JUSTIN POSEY: He has not had much luck with injury lately but it’s a new year and with SSquared Bicycles now in his corner we think you’re gonna see more regular finals and podiums from Posey on the US scene.

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PADDY SHARROCK: After a year riding the ‘citizen’ for Haro UK, 2018 will see the ever stylish, Sharrock, taking to the track on a Supercross Envy BLK as part of the stacked Supercross BVC Team. 

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DANI GEORGE: After a couple of years with Dale Homes Racing, Dani has gone all factory for 2018 with new kids on the block, Throdwn. The US brand, in only their second season, can now boast a world class Elite rider in their ranks.

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ZOE FLEMING: After a very successful first year at the sharp end of BMX, Wiawis BMX, are now spreading their wings worldwide and have also scooped up New Zealand’s Zoe Fleming who has been making some waves in the US recently.

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CURTIS MANATON: After two UK #1 Elite titles, Curtis has traded in his Stay Strong bike for an ‘Elite’ FTB. We expect Curtis and Factory Team Bikes will be aiming to build upon the progress he made in Europe during 2017.

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