2013 BMX Holland Race - Papendal/Arnhem (NED). By BdJ

Jun 16, 2013

Written by Bart de Jong

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Things are about to change regarding the Time Trials in 2014. It's like watching paint dry, so a change is very welcome. But for this year the time trials are a separate race and a way to qualify the top 64 riders for Sunday's BMX Supercross program. But in Papendal, those who did not make the top 64 had a chance to participate in a race. This is good in a few ways. 1) The track, medics, and staff is there anyway. So bring it on. 2) It will give the racers who flew in from far, a way to race a BMX SX track to gain some more experience. 3) It will finally speed up the excitement for the crowd.

Not qualifying for the main event sucks, but at least the day/trip isn't over right there. I was told there's even some prize money to be won in the "B-race". At Papendal the man to beat was clearly Niek Kimmann. It's a shame he did not qualify for the race but at least he got to prove himself during the BMX Holland Race. He got out of the gate fast and didn't look back. Julien Godet from France finished 2nd with Julien Lukie from France in third.

Hanging out at the race on Saturday was good fun. Lots of familiar faces and there was time to catch up. Here are a few extra photos from Saturday. We'll be back for more come Sunday.

BdJ