The Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships USA Qualifier at The Loop in Corcoran, CA, delivered an action-packed day of racing, with 1,500 spectators lining the track to watch the battles unfold.
The 2023 World Champion Alec Bob came in with something to prove after taking bronze at the last World Final, and he didn’t disappoint—dominating the event from start to finish to claim victory. Tommy Zula, however, had a much easier path to second after Brady Kincheloe suffered a flat tire in the semis, knocking him out of the fight for first. Kincheloe still managed to rally for third, proving he had the speed to be up front. Max Clark, the fresh face in the field, made a strong debut to claim fourth.
The women’s racing saw Brooke Crain making a comeback to competition, stepping onto the pump track scene for the first time since her Olympic BMX days and landing in second. Olivia Armstrong was in control all day, taking the win, while Ashley Kincheloe rounded out the podium in third. Taylor Weisser put in a solid ride to take fourth.
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