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The Olympics happen every 4 years. Tokyo had a delay of a year but in a few weeks BMX racing and BMX Park will be part of it. It has been a long road for the BMX-ers who made it there. Some have celebrated their participation already by getting to build up a special ride just for the Olympic Games. In the time leading up to the games we are going to check in with the special rides. Today's Olympic machine: Romain Mahieu (FRA).

Romain Mahieu's ride.....
Frame : GT Speed Series with custom paint made by AS Design
Fork : Pride Racing Slik carbon fork 20mm with custom design

Name: Mahieu Romain
Sponsors: Sarrians BMX / GT Bicyles / Izitek / CNSD / Tioga / HT / Pride racing / Alpinestars / Protracks / BNL
Mechanic: Myself

How long have you been riding for GT Bicycles now?
Romain Mahieu: A few months now. I got my new bike in December 2020.

What bike are you on?
Romain Mahieu: GT Speed Series XXL

 The borders were open again, so I filled the van with some bikes for a roadtrip to Romain Mahieu his compound (with a little pitstop in Monaco). This is video #1 where I ride at Romain's place, 'Le Chofo'. Make sure to check back later for the next videos!

Name: Mahieu Romain
Sponsors: Rockstar Rift Tangent / Shimano / Fly Racing / Tioga / Alienation / Onyx / G-form / ProTracks / BNL collective
Mechanic: myself

When did you get picked up by RIFT?
Romain Mahieu: It was in December 2017. I knew they were looking for a « Pro ». My 2017 was good with a few UCI BMX SX World Cup mains but I just felt like I needed something new for me to get better, new team, new atmosphere, new challenge being the top guy of the team. So I texted Rich, told him what

Come along and watch a day of training and fun with my friends and family.

Name: Mahieu Romain
Racing number: #100
Hometown: SQY, France
Elite Men UCI World Cup Ranking 2018: 4th

Being in the top 10 in the UCI World Cup Ranking, what's your goal for the last two rounds in SDE?
Romain Mahieu: We are pretty tight in points with Twan, so the goal will be to keep that 4th place in the ranking. Which means being in the mains and doing my best to get a podium.

Is the Olympic qualifying period on your mind when you're doing races after 1 September?
Romain Mahieu: Well, of course we all think about it now. But it doesn’t really change anything for me. I’m just gonna go to every race the same way I was going earlier this year.

What's the best section on the track in Santiago del Estero?
Romain Mahieu: I like the pro set. There is nothing big but you have to be clean and smooth.

How long is your travel from home to Rounds 7&8 in Argentina?
Romain Mahieu: Hm, very long... I don’t really know exactly haha. I’d say more than 20 hours!

What is your best result on that SDE track up until now?

When Romain Mahieu made the switch from the Chase team to Tangent/Rift/Rockstar Energy, it meant that he had new gear coming for the 2018 season. Out with the old, in with the new. Romain's look will be different, but the speed will be there. And Romain has a good tip for everyone at the end of the article.

Name: Mahieu Romain
Country: France
Sponsors: Tangent/Rift/RockstarEnergy/Protracks

Helmet: Fly Werx / Fly F2
Goggles: N/A

Elite Women:
1. Mariana Pajon
2. Mathilde Doudoux
3. Christelle Boivin
4. Charlotte Morot
5. Charlotte De Volder
6. Chloé Binetruy
7. Marion Torres
8. Manon Valentino

Elite Men:
1. Romain Mahieu
2. Arthur Pilard
3. Jérémy Rencurel
4. Theo Chapelle
5. Mathis Ragot Richard
6. Robert Cristofoli
7. Tristan Tournebize
8. Vincent Pelluard

Elite Men:
1. Romain Mahieu
2. Jérémy Rencurel
3. Damien Godet
4. Vincent Pelluard
5. Mathis Ragot Richard
6. Simon Lukie
7. Roberto Cristofoli
8. Theo Chapelle

Elite Women:
1. Mariana Pajon
2. Mathilde Doudoux
3. Marine Lacoste
4. Charlotte Morot
5. Manon Valentino
6. Charlotte Devolder
7. Christelle Boivin

Elite Hommes:
1. Romain Mahieu
2. Jérémy Rencurel
3. Arthur Pilard
4. Quentin Caleyron
5. Vincent Pelluard
6. Romain Mayet
7. Sylvain André
8. Karl Le Nagard

Elite Women:
1. Mariana Pajon
2. Camille Maire
3. Christelle Boivin
4. Axelle Etienne
5. Mathilde Hugot
6. Eloise Francineau
7. Mathilde Bernard