What does U23 UCI World Champion Malene Kejlstrup think of Glasgow? Preparation has started.
With the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships approaching this summer it was time to check in with U23 BMX Racing World Champion Malene Kejlstrup to check what she things of the event and what her opinion is on the BMX track in Glasgow which hosted two UCI BMX Racing World Cups in 2022.
How has your life been since you started racing in that UCI rainbow jersey?
Malene Kejlstrup: “I never got the chance to do races in the jersey, because I changed immediately to elite after. But I do almost all my training sessions in it, and that feels great! It’s just a really special
My 2017: Hannah Roberts
Hometown: Buchanan, MI. USA
Sponsors: Alienation, Nowear BMX Apparel, The Kitchen Skatepark, GoPuck
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Hannah Roberts: Battle of Midwest at The Kitchen BMX and Skatepark. I got first place in the Expert class against the guys
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Hannah Roberts: About 110 days or 4 months I was at a contest or event.
What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Hannah Roberts: I think the two weeks in Chengdu, China was the best trip this year. I was with all my friends and got to explore a little bit.
What contest placing were you stoked on this year?
Hannah Roberts: The UCI World Championship! I'm so blessed that I was able to keep my riding together and get that top spot.
What trick/move were you happy to pull for the first time this year?
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