Last night we followed the World Cup Supercross BMX finals on the internet. It started at 10pm here and took us in the night, but with Robert de Wilde doing well in his last race it was hard to switch that computer off. Robert made it to the semi finals and
Merle van Benthem, Laura Smulders and
Twan van Gendt cruided into the final 8 race. While we were behind the computer, our friend
Ken Paul was taking care of the photos and came back with a great selection of action shots from Canada.
Following the race into the finals wasn't invain. Dutch riders
Twan van Gendt and
Laura Smulders won the final World Cup race of the 2012 season.
It was up early this morning to bring you the news and the fresh pics by Ken. Just packed the bag to go to Interbike. See you all there.
BdJ UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Abbotsford Results FinalsMen:1) van Gendt T (NED) 30.181
2) Willoughby S (AUS) +0.612
3) Kirkham B (AUS) +2.868
4) Nyhaug T (CAN) +11.704
5) Nobles B (USA) +12.268
6) Fields C (USA) DNF
7) Dean A (AUS) DNF
8) Fox N (NZL) DNF
Women:1) Smulders L (NED) 35.197
2) Dellar K (AUS) +0.976
3) Taylor A (GBR) +1.587
4) van Benthem M (NED) +1.608
5) Buchanan C (AUS) +32.399
6) Reynolds L (AUS) +38.925
7) Stancil F (USA) +40.814
8) Crain B (USA) +1:04.454
Laura Smulders interview after the final race (hit that link)
Twan van Gendt interview after winning the final race (Hit that link)
Sam Willoughby interview after winning the overall title (hit that link)
Caroline Buchanan interview after winning the 2012 SX World Cup title (Hit it).
Pics by Ken Paul