Winning Women Shanaze Reade from Great Britain is one of the female favourites who can win the title for the third time in succession in Copenhagen. But Laëtitia le Corguillé (FRA) no. 1 on the world ranking list and Caroline Buchanan (AUS) are also among the favourites. 2009 World Champion Sarah Walker (NZL) is back from injury and it will be interesting to see weather Walker can challenge Reade and Le Corguillé in Copenhagen. Olympic qualification
The newly revised qualification period for the 2012 BMX Olympics now runs only two years in advance of the Olympics. In other words the Copenhagen stop is the first UCI BMX Supercross World Cup where Olympic points can be gathered.
New BMX Supercross riders and results database
In our continious desire to improve our service to the international media UCI BMX Supercross introduces a results and riders database service. Please see www.bmx-results.com. This website offers you information on all riders and recent results. Please feel free to have a look and give us your feedback.
Europe's best BMX Supercross track
Europe’ best BMX track is located in Copenhagen. The BMX track in Copenhagen has just been upgraded with a number of new, permanent facilities. For example two start ramps, one of five and one of eight metres, respectively. According to the International Cycling Federation, UCI, this upgrading makes the track the best in Europe.
“There’s no doubt that the Copenhagen BMX venue is the best BMX venue in Europe. With the investment of having two permanent start ramps, not only is it the most versatile BMX track, suited both for elite and youngsters, but it also showcases the future of BMX. This is what many tracks will look like 10 years from now!” says Johan Lindström, UCI BMX Sports Coordinator.
Sports Events Made in Denmark
The Copenhagen set up is impressive but the organisers also have the ambition to further develop the side-activities to the main event. Chief Executive Lars Lundov of Sport Event Denmark explains: “In Denmark we emphasize the re-use of experience gained at previous events to make future events even better. We call it 'Sport Events Made in Denmark.' " For example the local organisers offer fans a great variety of entertainment on the final day. The rock band KISS KISS KISS, a freestyle BMX-show, competitions for the audience, free 'try for yourself' for all kids and much more.
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