U.S. athletes earned four medals in the Time Trial Superfinals on Day #1 of the Supercross World Cup final in Chula Vista
Sep 27, 2014
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The final round of the 2014 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup got underway at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. on Friday with the Time Trial Superfinals. Taking full advantage of the fact that they were racing on home soil, Team USA made quite a showing as Connor Fields (Henderson, Nev./ Chase/Monster), Jared Garcia (Victorville, Calif./Supercross BMX), and Corben Sharrah (Tucson, Ariz./Haro Bicycles) swept the men's podium and Felicia Stancil (Lake Villa, Ill./GT Bicycles) timed trialed her way to the silver medal in the women's event."The key to time trials is just running a smooth lap and minimizing mistakes," Fields said after his win. "On a big gnarly track like this one, it's just about who can handle it. And it's about mental preparation."
Fields clocked a time of 38.142 to take the top step of the podium ahead of compatriots Jared Garcia and Corben Sharrah who posted times of 38.266 and 38.386, respectively.
Reigning world champion Sam Willoughby looking sharp early in Chula Vista, as Buchanan eyes the world cup series crown.
Sep 27, 2014
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Reigning world champion Sam Willoughby sent a strong statement of intent to his rivals this morning in the final event of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup event at the United States Olympic Training Centre in Chula Vista, USA, as he aims to add to his world cup win earlier this year in the Netherlands. Willoughby, who chose to miss three of the world cup events this year was subsequently forced to navigate the tricky qualification races in an effort to compete in the main field tomorrow. The South Australian made light work of his
FBM Bikes & Nucleo Bmx - Esteban Bustamante 2014 from Nucleobmx
Sep 27, 2014
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Name: Kyle EvansHometown: Wigan, England
Sponsors: The Pure Bicycle Company, Oakley, UK Madison- Shimano, Clark&Kent Contractors
What is the best track you rode on in 2014?
Kyle Evans: SX= Santiago Del Estero, a real race track. ABA style= Chula Vista BMX
What was the worst track you had to ride in 2014 in your opinion?
Kyle Evans: Berlin SX.. Amazing track to session and have fun. Not so great to race.
Who did the raddest move on the track in 2014?
Kyle Evans: Sam Willoughby, 2nd turn, worlds final.
Abbie Taylor checks in. Feedback from the HARO rider from England.
Sep 26, 2014
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Age: 21
Hometown: Sheffield, England
Sponsors: Haro, Bike track, Box, Sensus, Kenda.
What is the best track you rode on in 2014?
Abbie Taylor: I enjoyed most tracks this year. There are normally good parts to every track.
What was the worst track you had to ride in 2014 in your opinion?
Abbie Taylor: I didn't enjoy cyclopark (British championships) track, but it's only the 1st berm and second straight but it just makes the track boring.
Who did the raddest move on the track in 2014?
Abbie Taylor: Joris Daudet is always making them.
Who had the best looking bike on the track this year?
UCI BMX Supercross 2014 Chula Vista: Track Animation by bmxlivetv
Sep 26, 2014
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After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.