The USA Cycling Board of Directors has named Rob DeMartini as president and chief executive officer of USA Cycling. DeMartini joins the organization from New Balance Athletics, Inc. where he spent the last 12 years as president and CEO. He will begin his new position in February 2019. “Our entire Board and management team enthusiastically welcome Rob as our new CEO. His passion and ambition for both the future of USA Cycling and our sport is inspiring. He also brings the proven leadership, commercial skills and resources to elevate USA Cycling and to do more for our members, partners and athletes,” said Bob Stapleton, USA Cycling Chairman of the Board.
During his time at New Balance, DeMartini accomplished one of the highest periods of growth in the athletic footwear and apparel industry, driving the company from $1.5 billion annual revenue in 2007 to $4.4 billion in 2018. He led the expansion of international sales and guided the brand as it regained its position as a leader in specialty running while also focusing on cultivating company culture.
“As I join USA Cycling, I look forward to working closely with Chuck Hodge (chief of racing and events)
Justin and I have had the idea to host a little race at the indoor for a long time, and now it finally happened! The track is too small to race 1 by 1, so we decided to do a TimeTrial, without a chain.
YESSSSSS! So as of Jan 3rd, 2019 I am allowed to train with a team or club. This means wayyy more content on the bike leading into this seasons racing. Perth round 2 National Series will be my first event of 2019! Hope you're ready!
Here is a highlight video of our training camp with the top English rider Kyle Evans in Creazzo. Two days of fun and work with many young talents. Coaches: Tommy Lupi, Michele Tomizioli and Kyle Evans.
Thank you for all the support, This is my 2018. I had so many bad / good times and when I look it back now it was all good. Can't wait to 2019 what it hold and It's gonna be big year for Tokyo 2020.
Results Chilean National BMX Racing Championships 2018. Santiago de Chile, 9 December 2018.
Elite Men:
1 230 AGUIRRE AMPUEDA Diego Pablo CHI 22 1 60
2 234 CONCHA RIVAS Jose Miguel CHI 29 2 45
3 71 GODOY BECERRA Hernan Felipe CHI 20 3 40
4 184 AGUIRRE AMPUEDA Elias CHI 26 4 35
5 15 PARDO VALENZUELA Bastian Alejandro CHI 19 5 30
Niek Kimmann 2018. 2018 is coming to an end and in the last couple years, it became a habit to make a video about my year. Ups and downs. But overall an amazing year. Thanks to my friends, family, fans and sponsors for making it awesome! See you all in 2019.
The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship goes into the second year! Qualifiers are going to take place all around the world with more than 20 events in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Oceania, and Africa. Registration is now open to everyone. Velosolutions teamed up with Red Bull and launched the pump track world championship in 2018. David Graf and Christa von Niederhäusern, both from Switzerland, were crowned as World Champions at the big final in the pouring rain at the Jones Center in Springdale, Arkansas, USA.
In February 2019, the championship goes into the second year with the first qualifier taking place in
Pull magazine made a quick drive to Vegas to visit the 2017 USA BMX National #1 Pro, Monster Energy/Chase's Connor Fields.
The annual review of the rules is one of the most important processes USA BMX conducts each year. Throughout the year we collect a number of ideas and feedback from our membership and tracks. These rule suggestions are then carefully analyzed by our staff with decades of BMX experience. While we’re always working to implement policies and programs to grow our sport (like the BMX Racing League), we also shoulder the responsibility of being the stewards of BMX in North America.
Below you’ll find short explanations of rule changes for 2019. As always, please refer to the 2019 USA BMX Rule Book for exact wording of the rules.
Foreign Riders
Because of the quality of event and outstanding competition, more and more international riders are coming to USA BMX national events. As such, some clarification needed to be added for these riders. We have added the following:
Foreign amateur riders (UCI Challenge Class) are NOT required to purchase an amateur membership but are required to complete a membership application. That rider will be able to compete for the award of the day, and will NOT receive any ranking points. Should a foreign rider wish to compete for any USA BMX ranking program, they must purchase a full membership.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.