HOMETURF: Missouri SPONSOR: Answer~TroyLee~Ssquared BIO: The 2011 Grandnationals were very good to Jamie. First off, she scored the victory in the 13 girls main, which secured her a NAG No.1 plate on her 20” bike. Soon after, she did the same on her Cruiser, passing the defending No.1 Champ down the last straightaway. That win not only gave her the NAG No.1 plate, but also made her National Champ.
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DESANTIS KEVIN PAULS
HOMETURF: Simi Valley, California SPONSOR: Intense Bicycles BIO: An honor roll student, Madelynn has only been racing for a couple of years, training 4 to 5 days a week at Sycamore BMX has helped take her to the top of her class. She loves jumping, almost as much as she loves beating the boys on the track.
NAG NO.1 13-GIRL & GIRL 13-CRUISER: JAMIE WINDHOLZ
WINDHOLZ
NAG NO.1 GIRLS: MADELYNN DESANTIS
girl cruiser
NAG NO.1 LADIES CRUISER: HEATHER ALLRED
HOMETURF: Utah SPONSOR: Performance Bike Center (PBC) BIO: As one half of the ultra fast Allred sisters, Heather has been racing (and winning) since she was knee-high to a grasshopper. Still today, in her mid-20’s, she continues to dominate her cruiser class.
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NAG NO.1 9 CRUISER: Aidan Grecht
BIO: Whether it’s on a 20” or a 24” HOMETURF: BC SPONSOR: Formula - Aiden Grecht. His rack of wins last year earned him the honor of being a NAG No.1 rider in Canada.
NAG NO.1 12-GIRL & GIRL CRUISER: NATALIE SCHMIDT
NAG NO.1 12-BOYS: KEVIN PAULS HOMETURF: California SPONSOR: Intense Bicycles BIO: Kevin Pauls is big for his age, and uses that to his advantage. Whether he’s racing locals, State race, Redline Cup’s or at a USA BMX National, this kid is easy to find -- just look out front. What’s his secret to success? Interestingly, Kevin tell us “I have never gone to a track on race night and only practiced. I always go to race. When you first get in to BMX, plan on having more fun than you’ve ever known,” he says.
HOMETURF: Westbank, BC SPONSOR: Redman~Rockstar BIO: Nicknamed “Nat-zilla,” Schmidt has ruled her Girls classes both north and south of the 49th line. We bet that there are plenty more Championships and No.1 plates in her future.
NAG NO.1 9-BOYS: RYAN TOUGAS
HOMETURF: Pitt Meadows, BC SPONSOR: Factory Yess BIO: In Canada, the Tougas Brothers are a force to be reckoned with - and the “force” is mighty in this young jedi. Ryan Tougas, equipped with his Yess frame and Leatt brace, has climbed his way to the top of the Canadian charts. PULL Magazine Special Edition
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