The debate between disc brakes being acceptable on a BMX bike will likely go on and on and on... Here are my personal Pros and Cons for the setups. Enjoy -
Name: Mahieu Romain
Sponsors: Sarrians BMX / GT Bicyles / Izitek / CNSD / Tioga / HT / Pride racing / Alpinestars / Protracks / BNL
Mechanic: Myself
How long have you been riding for GT Bicycles now?
Romain Mahieu: A few months now. I got my new bike in December 2020.
What bike are you on?
Romain Mahieu: GT Speed Series XXL
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is pleased to announce that the first two rounds of the 2021 UCI BMX SX World Cup, which were scheduled to take place in Stuttgart (Germany) on 8 and 9 May before being cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will now take place, at the planned dates, in Verona (Italy). A week beforehand, on 1-2 May, the Italian city will host the two opening rounds of the UEC BMX European Cup on the same track. These two competitions feature on the 2021 UCI BMX International Calendar: the first is a Class 1 event and the second Hors Class.
Given that the first two rounds of the 2021 UCI BMX World Cup count towards Tokyo 2020 Olympic
Name: Tre Whyte
Age: 27
Hometown: Peckham, England
Plate number: 78
Hook-ups/Sponsors: GT BICYCLES
---The FAT favorite list---
-Track to race on: Sarasota
-Favourite Race: Sarasota UCI World Cup
International Race Verona, Italy 05 April 2021
Elite Men results:
1 7 GRAF David SUI 60 points
2 149 BUTTI Cédric SUI 45
3 318 LUI HIN TSAN Tatyan FRA 40
4 313 KIMMANN Niek NED 35
5 993 NAGASAKO Yoshitaku JPN 30
6 74 FURLAN Mattia ITA 25
7 598 SCIORTINO Martti ITA 20
8 179 MARQUART Simon M. SUI 15
9 494 BRUNNER Gil SUI
10 117 FANTONI Giacomo ITA
11 815 CLERTE Eddy FRA
12 172 GRAZIAN Matteo ITA
13 161 RAGOT RICHARD Mathis FRA
14 284 TOMIZIOLI Michele ITA
Last time I rode the BMX track in Geneva was for European round 5 & 6 in 2011, so I was really exited to come back with the WCC team and have a session with Geneva local Renaud Blanc. Made a little video about the session, hope you enjoy!
The 2021 USA BMX Carolina Nationals in Rock Hill, SC, are officially in the books and what a book it was! Being one of the largest regular season nationals coupled with the USA Cycling National Championships on Sunday, Rock Hill was packed with chapters of non-stop racing with fierce battles for podium spots. Starting each day, Rock Hill kicked off the racing festivities with the Mongoose Balance Bike races. It’s such a treat to see these young kids getting their start in racing. We may see them in the Pro gate one day!
Sometimes the racing Gods just don’t work in your favor. Mongoose Men's Pro Cam Wood had a bit of
Name: ANDRE SYLVAIN
Age: 28
Hometown: Cavaillon beach, France
Plate number: 39
Hook-ups/Sponsors: French Army, WIAWIS, Lead, Dig tracks, Michelin, La Charette, HT, 6D, Tangent, Ice Fast, Five gloves, STC nutrition
---The FAT favorite list---
-Track to race on: Papendal
-Favourite Race: Papendal
-Food: Nutella cookies
-Gym: In the garage
-Person on Instagram: Ronnie Mac
-Travel destination: Race weekend
-People to ride with: The Frenchys
-Trainer/Coach: Nico Arschoot aka Fast
-Pump track: Good for: warmup during winter/ my daughter Louise
Name: Etienne Axelle
Hometown: Vaujours, France
Plate number: 13
Sponsors: - Armée de champions - Le coq sportif - Lempdes bmx Auvergne - Thrill Bmx - Lead Racewear - Fist hand wear - Bike’n’co- Ht Components- 100% - G Form protect ( sport Rad ) - Shimano- In’oya - Eona - Schkebdesign
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-Track to race on: Shepparton, Australia
-Favourite Race: Zolder UCI World Championships 2019
-Food: Pizza
-Gym: SQY’s gym
-Person on Instagram: @marillewellyn
-Travel destination: New Zealand
-People to ride with: Zoe Hapka, Arthur Pilard, Sïmba Darnan
-Trainer/Coach: Mickaël Violain