- The Dutch Olympians recently got a first straight replica of the Beijing track at their sports base Papendal. With 90% of the races decided on the first straight it does make sense to focus on that. -The European Championships are well on their way and the following riders are doing great.
Overall standings Elite Men:
1 Maris Strombergs/LAT 197 points
2 Sifiso Nhlapo/RSA 181
2 Ivo Lakucs/LAT 181
4 Arturs Matisons/LAT 158
5 Thomas Hamon/FRA 149
6 Martijn Scherpen/NED 146
7 Thomas Allier/FRA 142
8 Pablo Gutierrez/FRA 140
9 Roy Van Den Berg/NED 135
10 Rob Van Den Wildenberg/NED Elite 129
Overall standings Elite Women:1 Anne Caroline Chausson/FRA 149 Points
2 Laëtitia Le Corguille/FRA 147
3 Shanaze Reade/ENG 111
4 Magalie Pottier/FRA 102
5 Aurélia Don/FRA 100
6 Aneta Hladikova/CZE 95
7 Samantha Cools/CAN 85
8 Cyrielle Convert/FRA 81
9 Romana Labounkova/CZE 76
10 Amélie Despeaux/FRA 66
Tonight's UCI BMX Supercross race is only a few hours away. The Europeans will meet with the Americans, the Aussies, riders from New Zealand, South African Sifiso Nhlapo, the South Americans and other racers who made it to Spain thanks to their national Olympic program. Have you picked your favorite for the win?
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