Eddy CLERTÉ, pilote au sein du SUNN Team BMX, s'est livré à travers cette interview en revenant sur son titre de Champion du Monde de Pumptrack 2021 et en nous partageant son retour d'expérience après une année riche en émotions.
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Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier Gisborne, New Zealand
What a way to end off the 2022 UCI Red Bull World Championship Qualifier Season at Taira Whiti adventure trust in New Zealand. In the Women's race it was Caroline Buchanan all day long as she secured her ticket to Chile in a time of 26.59 seconds against Megan Williams. A 3rd place for Caitlin Georgantas and a 4th for Shania Rawson. In the Men's race, Bennett Greenough took top spot in qualifying, edging out Bas van Steenbergen by a 10th of a second. With his place in Chile already secured after a win in Canada, Bas took it easy in his semi final run to make sure it was a locals only final between Bennett and Dan Butterworth. In the race for 3rd and 4th place on the podium, Bas put down a heater to beat out Connor Mahuika for 3rd place.
In the finals it was Bennett who would take the no 1 spot against Daniel, with a time half a second quicker than anyone else over the weekend in 23.78 seconds.
Women results:
1. Caroline Buchanan 26.59
2. Megan Williams 26.95
3. Caitlin Georgantas 27.71
Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier Lesotho
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
RedBull Pumptrack World's Qualifier Lisbon, Portugal. It was seriously good to be back!
2021 UCI Pump Track World Champ Eddy Clerte made the journey back to the track where he won those rainbow stripes one year ago to take the number 1 here again today. With Eddy already travelling to Chile, that golden ticket went to the 2nd placed Belgian rider Didi van Tiggel with a third for local rider Renato da Silva in a tight day of racing.
In the Women's category the day belonged to Switzerland's Eloise Donzallaz who took the win today to ensure her place at Santa Fe bike park in Chile on 19 November. Second place went to Slovakia's Kristína NOVÁKOVÁ.
5 weeks and counting till Chile! Lesotho and New Zealand Qualifier coming up along with the LCQ.
Women's Results
1. Eloïse DONZALLAZ
Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier Czech Republic
Crazy day of racing Czech Republic! Close to 70 riders from 11 nations lined up on Saturday at @heipumptrack to chase that Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships ticket to Chile in November. The fastest time of the day in the Women's category and the first place medal belonged to local rider Sabina KOŠÁRKOVÁ, fresh of her win in Norway, in a time of 22.628 in the final run.
It was neck in neck racing all day long, Kristína MADARÁSOVÁ swapped in her little wheels from her win in Italy for the big wheels here and a mistake in her final run saw her take 2nd place on the podium. Leaving the third place and the trip to Chile to 2018 World Champ Christa VONNIEDERHÄUSERN with Sabina and Kristina already set for Chile.
In the Men's category Latvian rider Kristaps VEKSA took the fastest time of the day in 21.035 seconds and the ticket to Worlds. Close on his heels was Slovakian rider Daniel HRADSKÝ in a time of 21.331.
Women's Results:
Pump track fans experience a unique day in Eindhoven, Netherlands
The Dutch qualifier of Red Bull UCI Pump Track took place Saturday in the Urban Sportpark in Eindhoven. Aiko Gommers (BEL) and Anaia Istil (FRA) took home the win and earned their spot in the World Final in Chile. The format of the Red Bull UCI Pump Track Qualifier is simple: first all riders were given two runs to set the fastest time. Then the fastest 32 men and four women battled against each other in direct duos, of which the fastest was allowed to advance to the next round.
The women's final was between the Belgian twins Aiko and Robyn Gommers. Aiko got it from her sister. She is the current world champion, and in her rainbow jersey she lived up to expectations.
Report Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier Switzerland
A stacked field lined up for the Swiss Qualifier @pumptrack2520 with some exceptional racing all day long. In the Women's category French newcomer Lea Brindjonc took the win in a lighting fast time of 18.870 against 2019 World Champ Christa von Niederhaeusern's 18.890 with a third place for current World Champion Aiko Gommers.
In the Men's category it was the second win for France's Thibault Dupont after his win in Spain earlier this year. Leaving that ticket to Santiago, Chile for second placed Tristan Borel and a third place for Anaia Istil. All three riders breaking the 17 second mark in excellent form.
Men's Result:
1. Thibault Dupont
2. Tristan Borel
Red Bull UCI Pump Track World Championships Qualifier, Eindhoven, Netherlands
Urban Sportspark in Eindhoven plays host to one of the last qualifiers of the 2022 season before the riders head to Santiago, Chile, for the World Championships. With two fully paid tickets for the winners up for grabs, along with 228m of technical track to cover on race day, it's sure to make for an intense day of racing. The legal age to participate: 17 years (2005 year of birth). Entry fee: 10 EU includes day license
An official UCI ID or any kind of cycling licence (daily, road, BMX, MTB, cycling for all, etc.) from the National Cycling Federation is required to participate at this race. Foreign riders need to have an official licence from their own National Cycling Federation to participate abroad. For those without licenses the entry fee includes a daily license
Timed run: Solo runs
Knock-out heat final: Head to head pursuit
Spectator information:
Free entry for spectators! Come and enjoy the races, freestyle BMX demo’s and the DJ’s while enjoying food and beverage.
BMX Freestyle sessions:
Red Bull UCI Pump Track World's Qualifier in St Charles County!
Red Bull UCI Pump Track World's Qualifier in St Charles County! In the Women’s race Carly Kane laid down the fastest time from the get go with 25.280 seconds. She led the field with Madison Pitts, Brooklynne Schuetz and Jacelyn Reno rounding out the semi-final lineup.
With Carly Kane besting Jacelyn Reno and ultimately Madison Pitts to take home the win and earn herself a paid trip to Chile. Jacelyn Reno prevailed over Brooklynne Schuetz to take the third spot on the podium.
On the Men’s side, Louis Kaminski layed down a blistering run in qualifiers of 22.2 seconds and lead the field into knock-out rounds. The entire 32-rider bracket was full of epic battles and heartbreak. Top qualifier, Louis Kaminski unfortunately crashed out in the round of 16 when he was challenged by a fire run from Michael Hicks.
After many close battles it came down to semi-final matchups between @andersen.amakye325
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