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
Spring National #1, Saturday 17 March, Duke City BMX, Albuquerque, MN.
Elite Men:
1 33 DAUDET Joris FRA 60 points
2 24 SHARRAH Corben USA 45
3 17 JONES Trent NZL 40
4 54 SEBESTA Tanner USA 35
5 64 LONG Nicholas USA 30
6 46 GUSTAFSON Kenneth USA 25
7 19 POSEY Justin USA 20
8 66 PALMER James CAN 15
9 462 CAIRNS Max AUS
10 49 NYHAUG Tory CAN
11 63 VANKAMMEN Zachary USA
Spring National Prerace, Duke City BMX, Albuquerque, MN. Friday 16 March 2018.
Women Elite:
1 ALISE WILLOUGHBY, FULL TILT, CHULA VISTA, CA
2 BROOKE CRAIN, VISALIA, CA
3 MIKA SHAW, JR BICYCLES.COM/CHASE/BOX, CASTLE ROCK, CO
4 RACHEL JONES, CAMERON PARK, NSW
5 ZOE FLEMING, FACTORY WIAWIS/LSG, AUCKLAND
6 ALAINA HENDERSON, FACTORY WIAWIS/LSG, RUBY, NY
7 DENA DAWSON, BRADENTON, FL
8 DANI GEORGE, THRODWN, PALMDALE, CA
Men Elite:
1 JORIS DAUDET, CHASE BMX/ELEVN RACING, CORONA, CA
2 MAX CAIRNS, HENDERSON, NV
3 TRENT JONES, CHRISTCHURCH
4 CORBEN SHARRAH, DAYLIGHT CYCLES, TUCSON, AZ
5 TANNER SEBESTA, KYLE, TX
6 TORY NYHAUG, COQUITLAM, BC
7 JUSTIN POSEY, CHANDLER, AZ
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
The new season has begun. Time for new riding gear. But what do the pros wear underneath? What safety pads do they use to protect themselves? We asked Connor Fields what his gear of choice is for 2018. The Olympic champ fills you in on all that.
Name: Connor Fields
Country: USA
Sponsors: Chase, Monster Energy, ODI, Razor, Vans, Elevn, Kicker, Shimano, FLY, Tioga, KMC, Tangent, ONYZ, G-Form, USA Cycling.
2018 Tangent Pro-Am Series, Stop #1 Results
Men:
1 Anthony Dean 26 San Diego, CA Supercross, Troy Lee $1,050
2 Billy Russell 24 Desoto, TX Doublecross $600
3 Corey Reid 30 Phoenix, AZ Rockstar Rift $360
4 Trent Jones 23 Christchurch, NZ Box, Thrill $300
5 Kameron Larsen 18 Bakersfield, Ca Us Junior Development $240
6 Max Cairns 21 Melbourne, AUS Chase/Lux $180
7 Layne Gainer 23 Peoria, AZ Gordys Bicycles, Tangent, Fly $150
8 Jordan Miranda 24 Bakersfield, CA Free Agent $120
Women:
1 Brooke Crain 24 Visalia, CA Haro/Rockstar $525
2 Ashley Verhagen 26 Glendale, AZ $300
3 Rachel Mydock 21 Phoenix, AZ Supercross BMX $180
4 Dani George 23 Palmdale, CA Throdwn $150
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