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Name: Priscilla Andréia Stevaux Carnaval
Country: Brazil
Sponsors: Shimano, Chase Bicycles, Powercyclesbmx, Suplelife, Onyx Racing, MAC Components, Niknak, IfitFoods.

Helmet: Troy Lee Designs D2
Goggles: Oakley Airbrake.
Gloves: TroyLee Designs Air.
Jersey: Brazilian Team Jersey / Fast Signatures Jersey

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

In 2018 Sae Hatakeyama will ride the Elite class for the first time in her BMX racing career. She has chosen #85 as her career number so that number will be printed on the back of her jerseys when she hits the supercross tracks. Being on the UCI program under the wings of Liam Phillips don't be surprised to see her make some finals in 2018. The SX track in Aigle is her home spot now. Daily sessions there will surely help her progress.

Name: Sae Hatakeyama
Country: Japan
Sponsors: RedBull, HARO, Motocross international, SHIMANO, Tioga, Oakley, BELL Helmets, Faith Race

Canadians, just like Australians, are some tough mofo's. Actually most BMX SX racers are tough, but what do they have hidden under their jersey and race pants? These New Year, New Gear interviews on FATBMX give you an idea what the pros think about their racing kit, protection gear and helmet. Safety first!

Name: James Palmer
Country: Canada
Sponsors: Factory Clayborn/Answer Bmx

Helmet: 6D - ATB 1
Goggles: 100%
Gloves: Deft Family
Jersey: Clayborn/Answer Bmx
Racing pants: Answer
Shoes: Shimano or Vans

Name: Simone Tetsche Christensen
Country: Denmark
Sponsors: Centrano, Kronjylland VVS, Fly Racing Denmark, HT components, 222cycles, Skatepro,

Helmet: Fly Racing F2 Carbon MIPS
Goggles: 100%
Gloves: Fly Racing
Jersey: Fly Racing or National shirt
Racing pants: Fly Racing
Shoes: Specialized S Works 6 XC
First layer clothes: Virus Compression

Safety pads:

Body: N/A
Elbow: iXS Flow Elbow Guards
Knee and shine: iXS cleaver knee/shin guards

How many racing kits do you normally have during one season of BMX racing?
Simone Tetsche Christensen: 2-3

Name: Shane Smith
Age: 40
Hometown: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Runaway Bay, Logan Martins resi jump
-BMX video: Madd Matt, Sentenced to Life

-Web video: Kyle Baldock & Logan Martin,s “Training For The Olympics 1&2! Cause they're killer riders, good mates and I’m practically their coach!! Lmao ??
-Food: Sushi and Chiro's
-Twitter to follow: nil
-Person on Instagram: Tom Justice & Mark Webb

-Riders to ride with: All the GC locals, Pat Fallico, Chance Brejnakowski, Logan Martin, Kyle Baldock and Chris James
-Car: Old school-72Ford XY GT-HO, New school-Ford XR6 Turbo
-Movie: Kingsman

Tattoos or not, Nic Long chooses to ride without any extra protection besides his Seven jersey, pants and gloves and that 6D helmet that he swears by. Read what Nic has to say about his new kit for 2018.

Name: Nic Long
Country: USA
Sponsors: Haro/Promax/HT Components/Tangent/SevenMX/6D helmets/Rynopower/Onyx/Gaerne/Vans

Helmet: 6D ATR-1 Carbon
Goggles: N/A
Gloves: Seven Mx
Jersey: Seven Mx
Racing pants: Seven Mx
Socks: Vans No-show

It seems crazy that riders go down an 8 meter hill at 60 km/h with 7 other riders on their side with no particular safety gear to protect the body. But Tory Nyhaug is one of those riders. The Canadian explains why in the interview right here.

Name: Tory Nyhaug
Country: Canada
Sponsors: Answer, SSquared, Lululemon, Five Gloves, Rennen, MJT

Helmet: Answer
Goggles: Oakley
Gloves: Five Gloves
Jersey: Answer
Racing pants: Answer
Socks: Oakley
Shoes: Shimano
First layer clothes: None

Safety pads: 

Body: None

Name: Cantenot Philippe
Age: 22
Hometown: Noyon, France

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: My Home Spot
-BMX video: Next Level Super Slow-Mo Bmx Kyle Baldock
-Website: I don’t surf on the net

Name: Jack Borthwick
Age: 18 Years Old
Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Pocsports, actionsportpreformance

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Wensday Night @TheVillagebmx
-BMX video: Alex Hiam 2014
-Person on Instagram: The homies include: @AlecDaneluttibmx @samgibbo_ @hitchbmx