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The Supercross BMX Vision F1x …

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The Supercross BMX Vision F1x …

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The new ‘Supercross Vision F1x’ is visually a ‘Vision F1’ but the carbon has been put on steroids! The Apple Valley outfit have upgraded the monocoque chassis from the previous T1100 KS to a cutting-edge blend of Toray M40X and M46X Carbon Fiber with Nano Alloy Resin. The new material makes the Vision F1x even lighter, stronger and more rigid, in all the right places. Supercross tell us the material upgrade is a massive jump forward in the BMX world when it comes to going fast on carbon.

The cutting-edge material does come at a cost … the Vision F1x will lighten your wallet by $2399.95 for the frame. You can preorder the frame now, on the Supercross BMX site, and then watch Kye Whyte and Oli Moran ride theirs until yours arrives. We believe the original Vision F1 will sell alongside the F1x…

See the press release from Supercross BMX below:

SUPERCROSS BMX – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Supercross BMX Launches the Vision F1x: The Intersection of Formula 1 Technology and World Championship Racing
APPLE VALLEY, CA – Supercross BMX, the 8-time Golden Crank “Bike of the Year” winner, is proud to announce the official launch of the Vision F1x. This frame represents a revolutionary evolution of the championship-proven monocoque Vision F1 and stands as the lightest, strongest, and most efficient Supercross BMX frame ever produced.

Engineering the “Launch”.
The Vision F1x is not merely an update; it is a material revolution. While building upon the world-renowned geometry of the Vision F1, Supercross engineers have integrated a proprietary blend of Toray M40x and M46x Prepreg Carbon Fiber—the same high-performance materials trusted by the Red Bull F1 Team for their chassis and utilized in critical aerospace applications.

Historically, carbon fiber engineering faced a “trade-off” problem: increasing stiffness usually meant losing durability. The F1x breaks this rule using the Torayca™ MX Series. By utilizing nano-level control of the graphite crystallite structure, the M46x fiber is approximately 20% stronger than previous high-modulus fibers while maintaining extreme rigidity.

For the racer, this translates to “The Launch.” The high-modulus fibers act as a reinforced spine, resisting lateral flex during a Pro-level gate start and ensuring 100% of the rider’s energy is transferred to the rear wheel. This “livelier” feel has already been validated on the track by elite team riders Kye Whyte and Oli Moran, who describe the bike as “jumping” forward the moment they engage.

A Record-Breaking Legacy.
This launch follows a historic milestone at the 2025 USA BMX Grand National, where the racing community voted Supercross the Golden Crank Bike of the Year for a record-breaking 8th time.

“Winning that 8th Golden Crank was a massive honor, but we aren’t the type to sit back and rest on our records,” said Bill Ryan, owner of Supercross BMX. “That recognition has only made us dig harder to ensure we are giving the BMX community the world’s best products. From the 6-bar stiffened rear ends of our early Cro-Mo days to this new F1x, our goal has always been to eliminate flex and maximize speed. The F1x is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the riders who put us on top.”

Availability.
The Supercross BMX Vision F1x will be available in all current Vision F1 sizes and and new signature colorways through authorized Supercross BMX dealers WORLD WIDE and online at www.supercrossbmx.com.

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Deegan Brown Turns Pro …

Supercross BMX factory team rider, Deegan Brown, is stepping into the Pro Class for the 2026 USA BMX season which kicks off in Houston, Texas, next week on the 6th March. The incredibly skilful Deegan has been one of our favourite ‘amateur’ riders (although he has been racing U23 in the UCI World Cups) to watch over the last few years so we’re excited to see what he can do at the top level in the US … see the Supercross BMX press release below, including the video they’ve released to mark the occassion …

Deegan Brown Turns Pro …

Supercross BMX factory team rider, Deegan Brown, is stepping into the Pro Class for the 2026 USA BMX season which kicks off in Houston, Texas, next week on the 6th March. The incredibly skilful Deegan has been one of our favourite ‘amateur’ riders (although he has been racing U23 in the UCI World Cups) to watch over the last few years so we’re excited to see what he can do at the top level in the US … see the Supercross BMX press release below, including the video they’ve released to mark the occassion …

Supercross BMX Press Release: 27/02/2026

Supercross BMX Phenom Deegan Brown Officially Turns Pro; Sets Sights on 2026 Rookie Campaign and UCI World Cup Glory

APPLE VALLEY, CA – Supercross BMX is proud to officially announce that long-time factory ace Deegan Brown has officially made the leap to the professional ranks. After a dominant career in the amateur 17/20x class, Brown will make his professional debut in the USA BMX Pro Class for the 2026 season.

In addition to his domestic Pro campaign, Deegan will take his talents to the global stage, competing in the UCI BMX World Cups in the U23 Class. His international mission is focused on securing a coveted spot to represent Supercross BMX and Team USA at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane. Deegan joins an elite roster of Supercross teammates chasing world-stage success, including Olympic medalist Kye Whyte, Oli Moran, Lexis Colby, Vicente Garcia, and Vineta Petersone.

Deegan has long been recognized as one of the most exciting riders to watch on the national circuit. Known for his effortless style, high-speed manualing, and tactical race craft, he has consistently stood atop the podium in the ultra-competitive amateur divisions. As he transitions to the elite level, the BMX community is eager to see his signature “stylish and winning ways” translate to the Pro gate.

“Deegan has been a vital part of the Supercross family for years,” said Bill Ryan, owner of Supercross BMX. “Watching him develop from a fast kid into a world-class athlete has been an incredible journey. He’s a rider who understands that winning isn’t just about the finish line—it’s about the style and progression you bring to the track. With the support of our world-class partners and a heavy-hitting team behind him, we have no doubt he’s going to make a massive impact in 2026.”

Central to Deegan’s professional campaign is his weapon of choice: the Supercross BMX Vision F1. Crafted from premium Torayca Carbon Fiber, the Vision F1 is the world’s first monocoque carbon fiber BMX race frame. Its one-piece construction provides the ultimate stiffness-to-weight ratio, ensuring that every ounce of Deegan’s power is transferred directly to the track.

The Supercross BMX Factory Team is proudly supported by industry-leading partners. Deegan and the rest of the squad rely on the performance and protection of Fly Racewear, high-performance Speedline parts, the precision feel of ODI Grips, Mac Plates, and the iconic grip of Vans Shoes.

As the 2026 season approaches, fans can expect to see the #711 Vision F1 leading the pack both in the USA and at World Cup stops across the globe.

About Supercross BMX:

Founded in 1989, Supercross BMX is a leader in high-performance BMX racing technology. From the legendary Envy series to the revolutionary Vision F1, Supercross continues to push the boundaries of design, materials, and geometry to help riders reach the top step of the podium.

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TRAINING TIPS 

Tory Nyhaug’s Pro Tips

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Check out Tory Nyhaug’s monthly Pro Tips and get your race strategy dialled in …

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PRO TIP 01 – JUMPING:

I see many riders, even some pros, that lift up to jump something and leave their legs hanging straight in the air.  This causes their back wheel to stay down and case the jump.  When jumping: Stay central on your bike, lift with your arms, and while you’re in the air use your legs to re-adjust your position.  Of course, you’re not going to lift up hard with your legs as this will cause your front wheel to dip, but keep your legs active.  Use your legs, along with your arms, to put the bike wherever you want in the air so when you spot your landing you’re able to catch it cleanly without casing. Work on this when you’re jumping at the track this week!

PRO TIP 02 – PASSING:

Some people when they get behind in a race, or are outside of a transfer spot, panic and try and make a move right away.  This isn’t always the smartest thing to do as it tends to be forced, and if it doesn’t work out you can lose a lot of speed and be out of the race early.

If you’re in a semi and you get shuffled back, re-gather yourself and focus.  Think about a good spot to pass someone, watch them in front of you, see where they go and go for your opening, decide quickly and be aggressive.  Don’t hesitate, we don’t get unlimited passing opportunities in a full lap.

Also remember to always target the finish line, it doesn’t matter if you make the pass in the first turn or last turn, you just have to make it stick!

PRO TIP 03 – FORGIVENESS:

Forgive yourself instantly! It’s easy on a race day to beat yourself up after a mistake or a bad lap and have it ruin your next lap.  In BMX we need to have a short memory and forgive ourselves instantly.  Mistakes happen, BMX is a hard sport and nobody is perfect on the track.  Forgive yourself for making a mistake right after it happens, and re-focus on the next lap.  The previous lap is in the past it doesn’t matter.

Next time you catch yourself dwelling on a bad lap, ask yourself “What’s important right now?”, and then focus on what you need to do.

Image below by Craig Dutton

PRO TIP 04 – STAY LOOSE:

I’ve had a couple of my riders tell me the past few weeks that at some races when they have long breaks between motos they have a difficult time warming up for their next round. It’s easy to have your legs feel heavy after sitting around for an hour or 2 between laps. Try this:

About halfway through the break go for a 10-minute pedal.  Spin your legs, maybe do a short sprint if you’re feeling it, and stay loose.  This will help your legs stay activated and avoid them feeling heavy and inactive when you get in the gate for your next round.

Simple solution but really effective.  Most riders don’t do this, but I would do it all the time and it would really help me. Try it!

PRO TIP 05 – REFLECTION:

Don’t put aside a bad race weekend before you evaluate where exactly you were lacking.  Many riders, and I myself did this too in the past, just want to instantly forget a bad race weekend and move on into training.

Although it’s good to not dwell on it, first evaluate exactly where you were lacking.  It maybe you were getting pulled from the 30foot line to the first jump, maybe your gate form was off, maybe your turn tactics were poor.

Find out exactly where you were losing to your competition and make that a priority before the next race.  Tailor your training to expose that weakness so you can work on it and be a better rounded racer the next race.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result, target your weak points!

PRO TIP 06 – SPRINT TRAINING FOCUS:

After your race weekend, identify where exactly you were lacking on the first straight and work on that area.

Maybe it’s the gate to the bottom of the hill, bottom of the hill to the first jump, or after the first jump.  Whatever area you were lacking in, make that a focus in your training.  You can simulate top end speed by doing faster rolling sprints downhill, or maybe you need to be stronger to the first jump so you could do some short uphill box sprints.

Whatever it is you need to improve, zero in on that specific area.  Don’t just ‘do sprints’, make sure each sprint session has a focus and a purpose!

PRO TIP 07 – STAY FOCUSED AFTER RACES:

Often, we stay completely focused in the build-up to a race, but its extraordinarily important to re-focus after a race when you start training again.  Sometimes our first training session back after an exciting weekend of racing, a great result, or maybe a poor result, we are still thinking about what we did at the race.

It’s important to be completely present and focused, especially on your first day back in training.  Not only for performance, but for injury prevention.  When we’re not present and re-focused, it can lead to mistakes and injuries, or to a lesser extent lack of performance in training.

I had a couple big injuries from crashes in my first session back after a big race, as I was still thinking about what I did on the weekend instead of what I was doing in training that day.

Stay focused and stay present. For your quality of training but also for your safety on the track!

Image below by Craig Dutton

PRO TIP 08 – KEEP THINGS SIMPLE:

Often when we get nervous, we feel the need to do something ‘extra’ at a race.  In fact, that’s the complete OPPOSITE of what we need to do.  We are in the position we are in as racers because we’ve stuck to our routine and played to our strengths.  All we are trying to do at a race is what we do in practice, maximize ourselves and get the very best out of us.  In order to do that, stick to what you know, stay focused on yourself, and don’t let your race nerves tell you that you need to do something different or special just because you’re at a race. Keep things simple!

PRO TIP 09 – SLOW GATES / FAST GATES:

The vast majority of us BMXers like faster gates as we can just react to the red light/first beep and don’t usually have to worry about hitting them.  This gets tricky when it’s a slow gate.
If the gate is slow there are generally two options: Lean back more in your stance and leave at a similar timing, or keep your stance the same and leave later.  Personally, I would keep my stance the same and do my best to see the red light and delay my reaction or if it was a really slow gate I would stare at the first yellow light and leave then.
There is nothing easy about a slow gate, but it’s important to have a strategy in place so when you have to deal with it, you still feel confident!

PRO TIP 10 – GEARS:

A couple of my riders this week asked me about gearing and if they’re on the right gear. That’s a difficult question to answer, as gearing is very personal. I don’t agree with some coaches saying, ‘this is THE setup’ or ‘you have to use THIS gear’.  Everybody’s physical profile is different!

It’s a good idea to try different gears at your home track, time yourself if you can, see what feels best, then train with that gear. One of the best ways we improve is by trying new things and seeing what works and what doesn’t!

And the most important thing: find what works for YOU and use what YOU feel most confident with at the races!

Image below by Mike Albright

PRO TIP 11 – SETTING UP YOUR PROCESS:

Lately I’ve been helping many of my riders set up their process. By this, I mean setting up their routine behind the gate/in the gate to help with consistency.

One thing I often hear riders say is how they ‘didn’t feel relaxed’ or something ‘distracted them’.  While these things do happen, it’s important to give yourself something to focus on. Truth be told, it doesn’t matter how you’re feeling or what’s going on around you, you can still ride your best no matter what’s happening. All you need to do is go through your pre-start routine, have a simple cue word, or phrase you say to yourself to re-direct your focus back to yourself, and execute.

Try it this week at the track, have a great week of training!

PRO TIP 12 – LOSING TIME IN RHYTHM SECTIONS:

I see some riders losing time in rhythm sections or staying approximately the same speed as they entered.  They aren’t gaining speed, more so just maintaining what they have.

I would always try and gain speed on EVERY single jump. In my mind, I would think every jump is an opportunity to gain speed. Obviously, it’s not possible to do this, but with having this mindset, it forces you to push hard and maximize every single backside so more often than not, you do gain speed.

Don’t settle for the speed you’re going, always try to increase your speed! Because the riders behind you are too.

Image below provided by Tory Nyhaug

PRO TIP 13 – OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF JUMPING:

A common question I get all the time from riders: “How do I overcome my fear of jumping”

First thing you need to know, is every top pro has a fear of jumping something new the first time. Especially if it’s a challenging jump.

Something I often recommend is to start smaller, jump some smaller jumps, then move on to something bigger, then onto what you want to jump. Another technique that worked for me personally, was to remind myself that I’ve jumped stuff like this before, and to trust my technique. Focus on staying central on the bike, approaching with a comfortable speed, and lifting up appropriately. 

We run into problems when we get stuck on the back of the bike, stiffen up, lose control, and case. Remind yourself to keep good technique and trust yourself! The more you do this, the less fear you’ll feel before jumping more in the future.

PRO TIP 14 – JUMPING IN THE WIND:

Many tracks around the world are in windy locations, which means we still need to be able to ride and jump well in the wind.

Default position when jumping: Central on the bike. Being central enables us to control the bike how we like, and move our position forwards or backwards as needed. When we’re jumping in the wind, we need to stay loose and move the bike. Often our brain wants us to ride stiff and hold on tight, but this is typically where we run into problems. If we tighten up and jump stiff, the wind pushes us however it wants to and we don’t have control.

Stay central, stay loose, move with the wind! And most importantly even if you’re nervous, jump confidently!

PRO TIP 15 – LIFTING FOR JUMPS:

Practicing lifting up on jumps is incredibly useful.  It’s important when you race on tracks that have jumps with flat lips, or when you get cut off/lose speed and still have to make it through a section.  You need this skill in your arsenal.

Going slow through a rhythm section, or a 2nd straight you’re comfortable with while still trying to jump each jump cleanly is a really good drill to do in warm-up. It forces you to have good position on the bike, maximize each lip, and challenges you in a different way.

Never stop improving!

PRO TIP 16 – BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF:

Be honest with yourself and your year, and how you can be better! One of the things that top rider’s do at the end of their racing year is look back and see what went well, and what didn’t. It’s especially important to be honest with yourself and identify where in your racing you were lacking, and then look to fill those gaps. Albert Einstein would say that “insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result”. If what you’re doing isn’t providing you the results you’re seeking, then do something else, and if you’re weak in a certain area, work on it!

Never stop improving!

PRO TIP 17 – USE ALL THE TOOLS YOU HAVE:

At a race it’s easy to get excited when your gates are good and you’re pulling on the first straight, and easy to get flustered when your starts are off and you’re not feeling optimal. What do you do then?

​Rely on all the tools you have to race your best! So much of our focus as racers is on the gate, and of course it’s important. But it’s not everything.

You can rely on your track speed, cornering, race craft, and any other ways to get the job done. The race isn’t over if you get a bad start. For sure do your best to get the best start you possibly can and hole-shot, but if you don’t, simply position yourself well and find a way through!

PRO TIP 18 – BLOCKING A PASS:

NOBODY likes getting passed in a corner, it sucks. When we get passed in a corner it’s a sickening feeling and after the race we always think we could have blocked it.

​Here’s a good trick to help: When you’re going down a straightaway, ride right on the inside of the straightaway almost on the chalk-line. It will give the rider behind you the impression that you’re going to ride the entire straightaway on the inside, so they will then likely move to the middle/outside of the track to not follow directly behind you. Right before the next corner, quickly move out to the middle of the track then carve as low as you can. This blocks them from doing a high-low and allows you to take their line away, keep good speed through the corner, and make it much harder for them to pass you.

​Keep this in mind next race!

PRO TIP 19 – HOW GOOD IS YOUR BAD GATE:

Of course, you want to make your best gates even better, but how good is your bad gate? Is it still manageable or is it un-raceable?

​The best riders in the world have great starts, but what sets them apart is their consistency. They are still able to compete down the first straight and race their best even when they don’t get their best gate. Their bad gate is still good enough. Ideally, we narrow the gap between our best and our worst gates which ultimately leads to being able to race your best no matter what. Keep this in mind next time you’re practicing!

PRO TIP 20 – THE WORLDS TRACK:

I’ve heard so many people build up the Worlds’ track in their head, hype up how big and difficult it is, before they even travel there and see it themselves!

​There is no need to do this, for sure be aware of where you are going and what type of track you are riding. But instead of building it up into being something impossible, focus on your training, prepare the best way you can, and then go there and figure the track out in practice.

​No matter how big the race and track is, you go through the same routine every time. See the track, practice the track, race the track. And the World Championships is no different. Do your best to maximize your practice and get used to the track, keep things simple, and race hard. Don’t defeat yourself before you are even there!

​The riders that follow their routine and view it as a fun challenge will likely do well, and the riders who build the track/moment up in their mind to be huge, will likely struggle.

Be a pro!

PRO TIP 21 – PRACTICE PLAN:

​It’s critical in training and racing to have a practice plan.

It’s extremely important to have a plan for your track session in training so you can work on exactly what you need to.  We typically don’t end up accomplishing a whole lot if we just go to the track and wing it- But we can accomplish a lot with a structured session. Whatever it is you need to work on, prioritize it in your session. Whether it’s gates, half-laps, corners, exc. The session should be structured to work on what you need to.

Additionally, having a practice plan for a race weekend when you’re learning the track is also very important. Write it out beforehand, and follow it the best you can. This helps calm your nerves and narrows your focus to what you need to do to get race ready on the track. Typically it’s also a good feeling of accomplishment leaving practice knowing you did everything you could.

Discuss it with your coach, and plan ahead!

PRO TIP 22 – AVOID COMPOUNDING ERRORS:

Making small errors in a lap doesn’t usually ruin your race, but compounding errors does. Often times riders will make a small mistake, then panic and try to regain all their speed on the next jump and make a bigger mistake, which leads to excessive speed lost and likely getting passed.

​Small mistakes aren’t a big deal, nobody has a perfect lap, but when it happens simply focus on minimizing the amount of speed you lose, re-focus, and stay smooth on the upcoming jumps. This will help you maintain your speed and keep a small mistake, a small mistake and nothing more.

PRO TIP 23 – ARE YOU GETTING PASSED IN THE RHYTHM SECTION?

​ I see many riders at races struggling in the rhythm section and getting passed. A common mistake I see is riders will make one mistake, and instead of getting their rhythm back and staying smooth, they panic and compound the error by over-trying and making another mistake right away.

​Nobody rides perfect, even the best riders make mistakes and lose speed. The KEY is to MINIMIZE the amount of speed you lose when you make a mistake, quickly re-set, and continue on with your line. There is no need to try and re-gain all the speed on the next jump. If you stay calm, smooth, and maximize your speed through the backside of each upcoming jump, you’ll be back up to speed in no time.

PRO TIP 24 – MAIN GOAL OF THE GATE … TO CREATE SPEED!

We want our gates to not only be fast- but we also want them to be as efficient and repeatable as possible too. 

This is why it’s important to not only practice your gates, but also analyse them, adjust if needed, and continue to get better.

It’s important to find out what works best for you and your body. This is where an experienced coach can help you by giving you advice on your technique, and helping you improve even more.

Your gate is personal to you and you only! Maximize it!

PRO TIP 25 – EVOLVE!

The BMX world will move on with or without you. Make sure you are constantly evolving and improving as a racer!

PRO TIP 26 – STICK TO YOUR ROUTINE!

Mistakes in racing often happen if you over try OR try to be perfect … here’s Tory’s advice …

PRO TIP 27 – WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!

How to approach your race day at the World Championships … be consistant! 

PRO TIP 28 – FOUR THINGS TO AVOID IN TRAINING!

1: Training without a plan!

2: Copying someone else!

3: Not enough recovery!

4: Making excuses!

PRO TIP 29 – DON’T LET A BAD LAP RUIN YOUR RACE DAY!

PRO TIP 30 – Your pre-gate routine!

PRO TIP 31 – Maximize Yoursef!

The main goal of every training, and race day, is to simply maximize yourself.

PRO TIP 32 – The Off Season

The off-season is the most IMPORTANT time of the year to train!

PRO TIP 33 – Lane Choice

Is it better to start from an inside lane or an outside lane?

PRO TIP 34 – Bad Lap?

Bad lap? Learn to move on quickly and not let it affect your next one!

PRO TIP 35 – Over training?

Here are three signs that you may be over training.

PRO TIP 37 – Race Day Warm-up!

Here are THREE THINGS to keep in mind for your race day warm-ups.

PRO TIP 38 – USA BMX Grands

Here are THREE THINGS to focus on during training to be ready for Tulsa!

PRO TIP 39 – Post Grands

The Grands have a way of humbling you and showing you what you’re capable of!

If you walked away feeling fired up, frustrated, motivated, or unsure what’s next… you’re not alone.

This is the moment where real progress starts—by being honest about what worked, what didn’t, and what you need to level up in 2026.

I’ve been there as a rider, and now I help riders navigate this exact phase every year.

If you’re ready to turn your Grands experience into growth and improve for next year… let’s get to work.

PRO TIP 40 – Stay Warm

Staying warm on cold training/racing days …Tips to regulate your body temperature for optimal performance on cold days.

PRO TIP 41 – New Tracks 

How to get comfortable on new tracks with limited practice time …

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2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Calendar Confirmed

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2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Calendar Confirmed

Photos: Moonhead Media

Velosolutions and the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) today announce the calendar of qualifying events for the 2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships, confirming another truly global season for a cycling discipline that is both accessible and universal.

Building on the continued success and expansion of the series, the 2026 calendar features qualifiers across five continents, bringing high-level pump track racing to established host venues and new destinations alike. Each qualifier offers riders the opportunity to secure their place at the 2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships.

A Global Pathway to the World Championships

The 2026 qualifier season reflects the diversity and reach of pump track racing, combining elite competition with strong local engagement. From community-driven tracks to internationally recognised venues, the series continues to showcase pump track as a discipline where skill, flow, and precision take centre stage.

The Road to Beijing

The 2026 qualifier season will culminate with the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships on 17 October 2026 in the Mentougou district of Beijing, China. One of the world’s most dynamic and influential cities, Beijing provides a fitting stage for the sport’s premier event, bringing together the fastest pump track athletes from around the globe for a single day of high-intensity racing. Hosting the UCI World Championships in China highlights the continued international growth of pump track racing and its increasing presence on the world sporting calendar.

2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers

• 12 October 2025 – Australia | Kirkham Park, Camden (Sydney)
• 28 February 2026 – New Zealand | Waihi
• 21 March 2026 – Austria | Area 47
• 18–19 April 2026 – Nicaragua | Youth Center Popoyo, La Virgen
• 2 May 2026 – Spain | Aínsa
• 5 May 2026 – China | Shenyang City
• 9 May 2026 – USA | Erie, Colorado
• 6 June 2026 – USA | Rocklin, California
• 14 June 2026 – United Kingdom | Hillsborough, Sheffield
• 20 June 2026 – Germany | Köngen
• 27 June 2026 – South Africa | Pretoria, Eduplex Sport Pump Track
• 12 July 2026 – Belgium | Middelkerke
• 1–2 August 2026 – France | Valence
• 15 August 2026 – Sweden | Marma
• 15–16 August 2026 – USA | Joplin, Missouri
• 22 August 2026 – China | Yantai
• 29 August 2026 – Slovakia | Košice
• 29–30 August 2026 – Argentina | Neuquén
• 5–6 September 2026 – Malaysia | Miri
• 12–13 September 2026 – USA | Waynesville, Haywood County, North Carolina
• 12 September 2026 – Italy | Gambettola
• 19 September 2026 – Switzerland | Ilanz
• 19 September 2026 – Chile | Kotaix

2026 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships

• 17 October 2026 – Beijing, China

Accessible, Competitive, and Community-driven

The Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifiers remain open and accessible, welcoming riders from different backgrounds and disciplines. While the qualifier competitions are only open to riders aged 17 and over, pump tracks also serve as everyday spaces for skill development and community riding beyond race day.

Looking Ahead

With an expanded calendar and growing international interest, the 2026 season promises another year of close racing and a truly global series, bringing riders and communities together on pump tracks around the world.

pumptrackworldchampionships.com

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Crisp Bros Racing enters the World of Carbon frames with the CBR04.

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Crisp Bros Racing enters the World of Carbon frames with the CBR04.

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Photos by Mitch Ramm

Australia’s Crisp Bros. Racing have entered the World of Carbon BMX frames with the CBR04-C. The company has been working on the frame, on and off, since 2021 and currently have four prototypes out being tested by team riders.

Crisp Bros. Racing expects to start taking pre-orders in July 2026, once testing is complete. Once released the CBR04-C will come in an impressive amount sizes, Pro | PXL | PXXL | PXXL+ | PXXXL | CruiserXL & XXL. The ‘performance blue with neon orange/black decals’ prototype shown here, an PXXL+ with a top tube length of 22.25”, belongs to Zane Bourke.

The frame details we know so far …

– Full carbon monocoque design constructed from premium Toray T800+T1100 carbon fibre with ‘self-developed specialised resin’. Crisp Bros. claim it provides exceptional tensile strength and performance.

– Strengthened Bottom Bracket and head tube areas, ‘exceeding the strength of competitors’ frames by more than 30%’.

– Oversized rear back end to suit 10mm & 15mm axles, with over 40mm of adjustment.

– 27.2 integrated seat clamp setup.

– Euro BB & tapered head tube.

– Chainstays can accommodate up to a 53t chainring.

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2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships | Brisbane, Australia, Rider Quotas

The UCI have released the Elite Rider quotas per nation for the  2026 UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane, Australia …  dive in and see who can take how many, who they might be, and speculate if all nations will fill their allocated amount!

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andrenalin wheels …

December 2025

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andrenalin wheels …

December 2025

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We have been casually talking to André Neteler for quite some time about his andrenalin wheels project, and we were intrigued, but we do get a lot of people contacting us about their latest and greatest product only to find out, when you delve in, that it’s just another branded part from a Chinese catalogue. So, while we were intrigued, we also had a healthy dose of scepticism.

Then we sat down and had a couple of hours deep dive with André, where we realised these are not just another set of nice wheels, these were meticulously designed, meticulously considered and built with a purpose.  The purpose … to be extremely light, stiff, and to go fast!

André Neteler has been building wheels for years; he describes it as his passion but knew he could improve on what was available on the market. What makes André qualified to conceive of the BMX wheel evolution you might ask? Well, on top of the desire to do it, he’s an old school racer, a mechanic for the German elite nation team, and runs a sideline as a Mercedes engineer (his real job) … but what’s better than one Mercedes engineer taking on the BMX wheel conundrum? Three Mercedes engineers!  André teamed up with two of his colleagues, Tim Zanker, a prototype enginneer, and Nicholas Minsch, an aerospace engineer, who also happen to run 12eleven, a boutique carbon fiber rim company. But even with all that expertise at their disposal, they would still have to change mindsets in the BMX world, a world that may just be entrenched in the idea that you need 36, three cross spokes. That’s not the world the Mercedes engineers wanted to reside in!

From the outset the target was simple, design and build a very high-end wheelset for elite level BMX racers. A wheel with a weight in the region of 1100g, with a low rolling resistance, and as stiff as other builds on the market. Easy huh!

The team approached Heuer Radsport, a company who develops high-end track bike hubs, to help with the project. Neither Heuer Radsport or 12eleven had been in the BMX world up to this point, but after what we assume took some convincing, both enthusiastically joined the project … and they all set about the design process.

The key to the weight loss on the wheel design; besides carefully designing the carbon rims with high grade material, and a minimalist set high-end hubs … was the spokes, or rather the amount of spokes and tier length. How can you reduce the number of them and still retain stiffness and strength? You can’t just decide to go to 28 spokes on the rear wheel for a fully formed adult and cross your fingers. Every dimension on the hubs was analysed, every fraction of a millimetre was tweaked to perfection. Wider flanges are better for strength, matching the angle of the spokes on the left and the right to make them symmetrical (which is not straightforward!) increases stiffness, more material between spoke holes increases hub strength in critical areas. The level of design detail the team went to in order achieve the goal is truly impressive. If you look closely, you’ll even notice the rear rim is offset 2.5mm to get the symmetrical spokes. Details …

All the specs and technical details are impressive, but its not until you get your hands on a set of the andrenalin wheels, that you realise how beautiful the wheels are. All the details are simple, functional, designed to perfection, not embellished. Purpose over gimmick. And light, oh my god are they light! The rear wheel, a 28 spoke, 2 cross lace design, tipped our scales (without tyres or tubes) at 690g, and the front, with its visually impressive, 24 spoke radially laced design (shorter spokes, means lighter), came in at a featherweight 510g. And it’s all rotational weight!

Once on the bike, the weight saving is instantly noticeable, the bike just accelerates effortlessly. Despite the slight feeling of concern when you first put the 28 and 24 spoke wheels on a bike you are about to jump doubles on, we noticed no lack of strength or stiffness. In fact, the wheels felt stiffer than other wheels to us. We have no doubt that that is partially due to the quality of materials, and in no small part to André’s expertise in wheel building.

If you are used to the silence of the most ubiquitous hubs at the track, you’ll instantly notice the buzz from the Heuer hubs, we liked the change to be honest. You may even notice the lack of instant engagement from the rear hub, but it’s so close to instant that it’s almost a moot point. What we are sure you will notice is how smooth the ride becomes!

While we’re the first to admit that we are not even close to enacting the levels of force through the wheels, especially the rear, as an Elite rider would, we’re confident we case more jumps, and drop the front on lips during failed manuals, than any elite rider could dream of. We’ve had zero issues so far …

Elite riders have been rigorously testing the wheels for a significant amount of time though. Germany’s Philip Schaub told us, ‘I‘ve been using the Adrenalin wheel set for 1,5 years already and I love them. They are not only super light and roll smooth, but also super stiff. In many ways, the best wheelset you can get right now.’ The team at Andrenalin initially expected the wheels to last a top-level rider in the region of just one season, and way longer for the rest of us mere mortals, but Philip remarked, ‘even after 1.5 years they still feel like day one.’

Julian Schmidt, another German national team rider has also been testing the concept, ‘I really like the wheels! They are next level! Extremely light weight and at same time stiff and robust enough for elite racing.’

It’s not just Philip and Julian who have been racing with the wheels, a lot of the German team, from Aron Beck to Stefan Heil, have been running the wheels at World Cups and World Championships. You might even have seen some of the components on Swiss Olympian Cedric Butti’s bike.

What we think is key to the success here was the approach the team took. It wasn’t to design the best rim and the best hub … it was a cohesive approach, it was to design the best wheel! Everything must work together, in unison, to achieve the goal … and it does. The 12eleven rims, the Heuer Radsport hubs, the Sapim CX-Ray Spokes, the beautifully designed Heuer cog, the care in the build … they all excel together. The wheels excel! Don’t think of the reduced number of spokes, think of the endless hours of engineering, the specialist knowledge, the passion it takes to take this type of idea from paper to the bike. The result is undoubtedly impressive …

Find out more about he wheels on the Heuer Radsport site, the soon to be released 12eleven site, or get in touch with André Neteler through his andrenalin site, where he can advise what is best for you, and maybe build you your dream wheels …

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