What an incredible day at the Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier in the picturesque town of Ainsa, Spain! The sun was shining, and the weather couldn't have been better for the riders and the amazing crowds who came out to support them. This event saw a fantastic mix of talent with competitors from Slovakia, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, and Sweden, showcasing their skills on the track. The diversity was evident not just in nationality but in age as well, with the youngest rider at 17 and the oldest at a remarkable 73!
The Women's category was fiercely contested, but it was Kristína MADARÁSOVÁ who emerged victorious with an outstanding performance on her MTB this time around, clocking the fastest time of
Switzerland, you did not disappoint! What a crowd, backflips for fun, some fine racing, and massive support today in Thal for not only the Qualifier but for the Swiss Champs, too. The Women’s race saw current Champ Christa von Niederhaeusern taking no prisoners as she secured yet another Qualifier win and took home the Swiss Champs. 2nd place and the ticket to the World Championships later this year went to young Slovakian rider Améllay Kissova.
In the Men's category, France's Thibault Dupont was definitely not going home without that World Final ticket in the bag. 2nd place and Swiss Champs went to Tristan Borel. Healing vibes to @anaia533 after a big crash in practice.
Results
Women
1. Christa VON NIEDERHÄUSERN
Couple of days riding in the South of France with friends!
Lesotho you incredible Mountain Kingdom you! Always good coming home to the first Pump For Peace pump track. Kopano Matobo took the win in Roma with 18.58 secs over Ralikotsi's 18.65 in the Final Run. Two time winner Mosito Mohapi had an unfortunate crash in practise that took him out of the running.
South African BMX Champ Miyanda Maseti made the journey down to the Lesotho Qualifier to secure her ticket to Chile over local favourite Khothalang Leuta in a cracking time of 19.18 seconds.
Men's Results
1. Kopano Matobo
2. Ralikotsi Ralethoko
3. Karabelo Mohapi
4. Refuoe Lerata
The celebrate #bmxday with our local scene Subrosa hosted The King of Candyland Jam.
Set in secluded green space in the heart of Edinburgh's UNESCO world heritage site listed Old Town, the world class all weather pump track designed and built by Velosolutions for Skelf Bike Park is the host for the first UK qualifier of the Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships in 2022. Just a stones throw from central Edinburgh, the pump track sits at the bottom of the huge volcanic monument, Arthur’s Seat. The 160m track is compact with lots of interconnecting sections and transfer lines, providing lots of challenging opportunities.
Men:
1. Mark Ducat – SCO (Winners Ticket)
News on the Pump Track side. The UCI World Championships will take place on 20 November in Santiago, Chile at the @santafebikepark but the first of the Qualifiers are up and loading...with more to come. Keep an eye on the FATBMX calendar for all the stops as they come in.
-Argentina, Bariloche - 6 March
-Italy, Ponte Buggianese -15 May
-USA, Gaston County - 21 May
-Spain, Ainsa - 21 May
-Belgium, Genk - 5 June
-USA, Paris Texas - 2 July
-Canada West, Langford - 3 July
-Sweden, Are - 9 July
-Germany, Berlin - 6 August
-USA, St Charles County - 6 August
-Switzerland, La Neuveville - 20 August
-Norway, Harstad - 27 August
-Netherlands, Eindhoven - 27 August
-Czech Republic, Heipark Tošovice - 17 September
-Chile LCQ, Sante Fe - 18 November
In recent months Velosolutions Benelux, in coöperation with Velosolutions Belgium, built 9 PumpTracks in the Netherlands & Belgium. And, at the moment, another 3 realizations are definitely planned. Our mission? To make PumpTrack accessible in every village or city in Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg so you are able to play, exercise and do urban sports together!
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Eindhoven
- Den Haag
- Maurik-Vakantiepark Eiland van Maurik
- Gasselte-Vakantiepark Lente van Drenthe
- Domburg
- Heeze - Leende
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Brussel
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