First GBR BMX Freestyle National Series launched to pave the way for future Olympic success
Following breakthrough successes at last summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo, British Cycling can today announce the dates and venues for the organisation’s first BMX Freestyle National Series and 2022 BMX Freestyle National Championships, working alongside experienced event organisers Backyard Jam. With an ambition to harness the inspiration of Charlotte Worthington and Declan Brooks’ inspiring performances in Tokyo and support more people to ride, compete in and watch the discipline, the six-round series will take place from April to October, with rounds in England, Scotland and Wales, and with categories for elite riders, amateurs and youth riders aged from 4-14.
Riders will have the opportunity to compete in both Park and Street categories, with national series winners and national champions crowned over the weekend of 22-23 October at Adrenaline Alley in Corby, home to the Great Britain Cycling Team freestyle park squad.
Declan Brooks, bronze medallist at the Tokyo Olympic Games, said: “It’s been great to see the
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