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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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.

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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!

Download the full Champioship Rider Quota PDF >> HERE

Find out more about the 2025 UCI BMX World Championships >> HERE

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!

Download the full Champioship Rider Quota PDF >> HERE

Find out more about the 2025 UCI BMX World Championships >> HERE

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The 2025 Fifteen BMX ‘Pro’s Pro of the Year’

The 2025 Fifteen BMX ‘Pro’s Pro of the Year’

It’s the fourth year of the Fifteen BMX ‘Pro’s Pro of the Year’. A post-Olympic year, somewhat pressure free year, where only BMX pride was on the line. In order to win, racers needed the votes of their peers, of which only the top 20 UCI ranked Elite Men and Women qualify a vote. We also polled a handful of others who would have their finger on the pulse, so to say. They would mostly be, but not limited to, former World Class Elite riders, some of whom are now in the coaching business and a few others connected to the World Cup circuit.

All voting was anonymous, which helped eliminate any friendship bias. While voting, some included explanations as to why they voted the way they did, and we’ve included some of those below … also anonymous. Thank you to everyone who took the time!

So, who did the fastest racers on the planet vote for in 2025, who’s the ‘Pro’s Pro of the Year’?

2025 Male ‘Pro’s Pro of the Year’ is

ARTHUR PILARD

With two European Championship titles to his name, we all knew France’s Arthur Pilard was fast, but in 2025 he unleased a new level of fast! After a second behind Sylvain in round one, his first UCI World Cup win came in Sarrians at round two. He wrapped up the World Cup title with back to back wins in Argentina while wearing the World Champs rainbow jersey he decisively won in Denmark.  He only raced two Euro Cup rounds, one of which he won, and finished second the following day. There is also the second-place finish at the Euro Champs! Currently sitting at the top of the 2025 UCI rankings with a massive 1000 point buffer, it would be wrong to say 2025 was a breakout year for Pils, but it was undeniably dominant … and his fellow racers agreed, giving Arthur a whopping 89.3% of the votes, the most of any rider to date.

2025 Female ‘Pro’s Pro of the Year’ is

BETHANY SHRIEVER

Bethany Shriever has been close to winning ‘Pro’s Pro of the Year’ before, but in 2025 it was inevitable. She got close to 47% of the vote, from her peers, after an incredible year on the track. Beth added a third Elite World title to her resume in Denmark and another yet European title just as the icing on the cake. Throw in three wins and a second from the four Euro Cups she raced, a UCI World Cup win in Papendal and podiums in Sarrians and Argentina, before opting to end her season a little early to sort out niggling injury with surgery … 2025 has, undoubtedly been Bethany Shriever’s year! If she can pull off back-to-back World Championship wins in Australia next year, making it four Elite titles, we’ll see her back here again in ’26!

“Arthur Pilard, hands down, has been dominant all year. Molly Simpson has been consistent at the USA series and made her mark on the World Cup circuit too.”

“Arthur Pilard and Beth Shriever, both doing it when it was needed, when pressure was the highest.”

“Arthur Pilard and Bethany Shiever. Both a force to be reckoned with!”

“Arthur Pilard,  winning his first World Cup, World Champs, and World Cup overall in one year is crazy and pretty unbeatable, super consistent. Beth Shriever showed up when it counted, Euros and Worlds titles both super impressive. Especially considering dealing with her injury again post Paris. Plus, her new dog is so cute!”

“For me Arthur Pilard to step up and win his first World Cup & back it up with world title & World Cup overall is massive so he takes my male. female, I’ll give it to Beth for taking the world title.”

“So, for the women’s category my vote would go to Saya because of her consistency on the world scene.  And for men I’d probably choose Arthur, he just showed how strong Frenchie’s really are!”

“Arthur Pilard and Beth Shriever, because they won Worlds, simple.”

“Arthur Pilard, he’s had a dominant year, winning both the World Championships and World Cup overall. Saya Sakakibara, consistently at the top in the World Cup series, and winning the overall. She finished top 2 at every race this year besides one (a 5th), pretty crazy!”

“I would say Arthur Pillard for sure. And it’s tight between Beth and Saya. But I would go for Beth, as she did a 3rd world title and I’m pretty sure she will be the first to make four.”

“So, the male rider of the year for me is Arthur Pilard.  He won his first World Cup in France, a podium at European champs and won the World title. Back-to-back in Argentina after a big break. He never missed a gate except at the French champs. The choice is very close with Andre because he podiumed at every race until Argentina! Just insane! For the female rider … Saya, she’s always the, the most consistent rider in this category.”

“My female pro of the year would have to be Bethany, she’s super strong not only on the bike but mentally, she’s an inspiration, she truly is the goat. Male Pro of the year would be Arthur, his incredible ability on a bike and his attitude off the bike.”

“Drew Polk. Exciting to watch, especially in turns. Needs a bit of luck to make that elusive first WC main. Combines that with a solid YouTube presence, which adds value for sponsors. Women … Beth Shriever. Euro and World Champ. Probably woulda won the Grands if she’d gone.”

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The 2025 French National Championships | Compiegne

Written by Damien Ethalon

Photo’s by  Kaptur Photography. See shots from the French National Championships HERE 

The 2025 French National Championships | Compiegne

Written by Damien Ethalon

Photo’s by  Kaptur Photography. See shots from the French National Championships HERE 

After an amazing French Cup season, the summer’s big championships, and the end of the UCI World Cup, it was time for the best riders to fight for the blue, white and red sleeve!

Compiegne’s supercross track was chosen for the 2025 National Championship. The track looked great but unfortunately once again the weather was disastrous! Because of a forecast storm hitting France at the weekend, the French federation had to cancel time trials and move the Junior, U23 and Elite races on Friday instead of Saturday.

Friday was wet but the wind was manageable … we saw some great races!

On the Elite Women’s side, it was all about Axelle Etienne. She dominated the whole day and easily claimed another National title. Lea Brindjonc picked up a strong second place, with Mathilde Doudoux back on the podium with a third. No big surprise here, the favorites did the job. Behind these three we had Celia Bonnet in fourth and Manon Valentino, still in the game, with a fifth. Charlotte Morot tried the outside gate pick strategy but had to settle for sixth, while Emma Patraccone unfortunately had a very bad gate and finished seventh. Finally, we had Naelle Michaud, made it to the main and finished in eighth.

Despite the absence of Daudet, Mahieu and Clerte the Elite Men’s class was stacked as always! Both World #1 Arthur Pilard and European champ Mathis Ragot Richard looked impressive during first laps, but in the wet racing conditions … anything could happen.

In the end it was Leo Garoyan who surprised everybody with a perfect first straight and clean lap! A well-deserved first Elite tittle for Leo who had a rough season but will be wearing the French sleeve in 2026. Théo Thouin came just a little bit short in the first jump and had to settle for silver. Still his best result to date and he shows he is constantly in the top level now. The bronze medal went Simba Darnand who stayed under the radar all day long but delivered a great lap on his home track right when it counted! Big disappointment for the three favorites, Mathis Ragot Richard, Arthur Pilard, and of course, Sylvain Andre, who finished fourth, fifth, and sixth. They all could have won but the conditions left everything open to surprises, and that’s exactly what happened. Chris Aldon also confirms he is part of the big guys now with seventh place, followed by Nathanael Dieuaide who also rode amazingly and reached the main.

A quick word on the younger classes … after a devastating World Championships where she crashed on the last jump and lost her third place, Lola De Oliveira was up for revenge here, on her home track. She made it clear and totally dominated the field as she was the only junior girl jumping the huge double in the middle of the first straight! A well-deserved first-time national title.

The Junior Men’s final was absolutely amazing! World champion Evan Oliviera and vice World Champion, Clement Rocherieux were in another league! Oliviera had the holeshot but Rocherieux came back, they went through the pro section elbow to elbow, had contact midair and Rocherieux passed on the outside to grab the win! We can’t wait to see these two amazing riders racing Elite next year!

With W3 Marie Favrel breaking her leg during the euro cup in Benatky, the U23 women class was very undecided. In the end it’s Elisa Lance, always very efficient on the supercross format, who seized the opportunity and dominated the main event. A perfect ending before stepping up to the Elite class next year!

One jersey was missing in Alexis Pieczanowsky’s collection … it was the national one! Now he has it! After winning the European Championships last year and of course the World Championships this year, he finished the U23 game with a nice win here in Compiegne, just in front of Pierre Geisse who was really closed the whole lap but had to settle for second!

The 2025 French season is now in the history books. Next year we will have four French Cup weekends (two on a supercross hill), and the National Championships will happen in Besançon next July.

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Torker Racing’s Pro-X & LP Reborn …

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Torker Racing’s Pro-X & LP Reborn …

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Legendary BMX brand, Torker Racing, are reanimating two stars from the 1980’s but with a modern twist. The Torker Pro-X and the Torker LP, as ridden by the likes of Tommy Brackens, Clint Miller and Mike Miranda, are about to hit the tracks again, with all modern geometry and Supercross BMX know-how. Read the full Torker Racing Press Release below.

Torker Racing: For Immediate Release – Apple Valley, CA

Are you ready for a 4130 chromoly race machine that can take you from the track to the trails and beyond? Let us re-introduce the infamous Torker Pro-X. Built on 50 years of Torker Racing history and refined with Supercross’ race-winning geometry, this is much more than another retro repop.

That’s right! The brand that started dominating tracks in 1976 and helped kick off the freestyle revolution with riders using their race bikes as true dual-purpose machines is back and better than ever, bringing back some of its greatest hits to help you make it to the podium in style.

It has been 40 years since BMX Action NORA Cup winners Tommy Brackens and Mike “Hollywood” Miranda scored their first pro victories aboard the Torker Pro-X, and even longer since the iconic Torker LP ruled tracks around the world. Now, in 2025, Torker is back with a vengeance.

The new TorkerRacing.com showcases the 2025 Pro-X, available in five of the most popular race sizes and featuring fully modern BMX race geometry from parent company Supercross BMX fused with the trademark Torker twin top tubes, along with an ovalized heat treated chromoly down tube, quarter inch thick laser cut dropouts, and a laser cut chromoly bottom bracket brace.

The Pro-X is ready to win races, hit the trails, or tear up the pump track, all in exclusive Torker style.

Looking for more of a retro look? The Torker LP, the frame Clint Miller rode to win the very first IBMXF-sanctioned race at the 1981 Anglo-American Challenge Invitational Championship in Redditch, England, uses the same twin top tubes and bottom bracket bracing but with a round down tube and the iconic plate gussets at the head tube for the full vintage feel while keeping the same modern geometry.

Maybe you are just dreaming of taking your Torker to ride outs and cruising with friends? We have you covered with the chromoly MX26, MX29, Barbarian, and the aluminum Diesel framesets. These big-wheel BMX bikes bring back the fun and style of your early 80s Torker while adding the size and features of a modern BMX scaled for adult riders.

So, whether you are racing, cruising, hitting the pump track, or just want something cool to show off, see everything Torker has to offer on the new torkerracing.com website or your favorite Torker Racing BMX Dealer.

And be sure to follow on the Torker Racing Instagram  and YouTube for all the latest news and updates.

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