The kickoff of 2014 is not only celebrated by New Years day and the USA BMX Reno National, but at BRG, we are celebrating it with the announcement of riders and teams we are proud to support for the upcoming season! Here is a rundown of our 2014 partnership program:Chase Bicycles Factory Pro Team-
The Chase BMX Factory Pro team will return with the 3 core riders that took their Chase BMX bikes atop many podiums in 2013, as well as 2 new additions!
Connor Fields @Cfields - Connor has been the most consistent BMX Elite Rider from the USA over the past few season. 2013 was a great season for him winning the UCI BMX World Championship Time Trail title, the overall UCI BMX Supercross Championship, and finishing up #2 overall in the USA BMX title chase.
Vincent Pelluard @VincentPelluard The Current French National Champion, Vincent had a great 2013 season, winning a bunch of
races as well as being a consistent main event maker all over the globe in the Elite Mens class.
Romain Mahieu @Rmahieu96 backed up his 2012 UCI BMX World Championship Jr Elite title in 2013 with a back to back title in the Time Trial Division. Romain now steps up to the Elite Class and already has made his first main event at the French indoor race in St Etienne in December.
In addition, we will add 2 more riders to the team. One we can announce today and the other rider will be announced later on in the month..
Jamie Staff @JamieStaff is not stranger to BMX or huge accomplishments, winning an Olympic Gold with the British team in 2008 as well as past titles in BMX racing include World and NBL Championships. Jamie is now the Director of Sprint for BMX and Track with USA Cycling. Jamie spends a majority of his time at the Olympic Training Center with the riders and he has got the bug to do a little bit of racing himself this season. Look for Jamie to hit a few select USA BMX Vet Pro races in 2014 for Chase!
The Chase BMX Program is supported by Tioga BMX, Shimano, Fly Racing, Kicker, ODI, Thomson, Elevn Racing, Insight, KingStar, Excess, and Stealth hubs.
Look for an additional announcement concerning the Chase Bicycles Factory team in the very near future!
The BRG RSP - Racer Support Program
For 2014, BRG has expanded its support program of Elite riders and Team. We are excited about the new additions and riders returning from last season:
In team news, we are excited to begin a new partnership with a true legend in the sport, Dale Holmes and with the all new Dale Holmes Racing program, under the Chase BMX/Stay Strong Race Team @DHolmesRacing
The DHR team consists of 4 Riders: Cristian Becerine @Cbecerine100, Anthony Dean @Adean144, Bryce Betts - @BryceBetts132, and Dale Holmes @DaleHolmes99
The Chase BMX / Stay Strong team will focus not only on racing, but also will be hosting BMX training clinics, training Camps, and going to schools in the San Diego area promoting the 'Ride to end Obesity Program".
The J & R Bicycles Race Team @JRbicycles The #1 2013 USA BMX Bike Shop Team Champions will now be winning national events aboard the Chase RSP 2.0 frames as well as selected items from Elevn Racing. With a great amateur program, we are excited to branch out into the realm of team sponsorship with the J&R race team.
The UCI World Cycling Center BMX Program - Headed by Thomas Allier, @AllierThomas, we continue to work with the program that has already generated s the future of International BMX Racing stars, with riders like Carlos Ramirez - @RamirezBMX and Stefany Hernandez - @Hernadez469, we are excited to once again support the next generation of top BMX racers!
We have also teamed up with some of the best international elite riders and will be helping support their efforts in 2014!
Sifiso Nhlapo @SifisoNhlapo - 2 Time Olympian from South Africa, who now calls Southern California his home, as well as Chase BMX his bike of Choice!
Renato Rezende @Rezende500 - This young Brazilian BMX star has made a name for himself by not only racing in the 2012 Olympics, but by becoming a major force on the UCI BMX SX world Cup tour.
Melinda McLoed @MelindaMcleod Back to Back Australian Elite Women's National Champion had a setback with a shoulder injury last season, but look for Melinda to be back stronger and more focused than ever in 2014!
Daniel Franks @Franieldanks The BMX'er from New Zealand may have cut off his trademark beard, but don't worry fans, he will still be cutting off riders down the first straightaway this season on his Chase BMX bike world Wide!
Teagan O'Keeffe @TeaganOkeeffe A Past world Champion, Teagan knows what it takes to win BMX races, and her frame of choice to do so is a Chase RSP!
Maris Strombergs @MarisStrombergs The 2 time olympic Gold Medalist chooses the Elevn Brand to make sure his bike is always ready to take him to a win.
Marian Pajon @Marianapajon The 2013 USA BMX #1 Elite Women's Pro and 2012 Olympic Champion only has once choice of brand for Handle bars - Elevn Racing!
Shawn Diprete @xShawnD76x The 2013 USA BMX #1 Amateur Cruiser rider know what it takes the best parts in BMX to have the the winning edge, and his new race bikes are outfitted with items from Elevn racing!
Javier Colombo Javier is back with the SE Racing squad for another race season, and once again, he will be running the Elevn Bars and Insight Number Plates
Cody Smart a staple on the USA BMX Vet Tour, Cody is one of the longest riders to have raced in the USA and we are proud to support him with Chase RSP 2.0 fully decked out with items from Elevn, Insight, KingStar, and Excess.
Billy Griggs is no stranger to BMX racing, but he hasn't been on the scene too much lately. Last year, he was honored with his addition to the USA BMX hall of fame, and this gave him the BMX race bug. He hit a few races and it stuck with him. He is now looking to hit a bunch of USA BMX races in 2014 and it will be on a Chase BMX bike loaded up with parts from Elevn!
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