The American system is very different from the european’s one. A weekend of competition in the United States are summarized for hundreds or even thousands of riders of all levels (beginners, intermediate and pro) who find themselves in a BMX show whose goal is primarily to allow to the USA BMX tons of dollars. We thus find categories, such as 45 and + novice women cruiser, 4 years and less, with the global Elite. Other stark features of a system rooted despite the discontent of many, the time between each round isaround 3 hours, no block so 500 races are doing their motos at the same time, the pros are waiting in their vehicle due to lack of better or will arise to the nearest Macdonald to find the WiFi and chill a bit. To put it simply it issuch a mess... Whatever, it is always good to be in the US, it feels like there is a true ‘extreme’ culture and a deep respect for the alternative sports. In the Pros main, the final run in 3 motos. The Saturday’s race will be dominated by Nic Long who wins two of the three rounds. The Haro factory rider is in great shape, therefore, count on him for the race for the title this year. Connor Fields finished in second place while Sam Willoughby completed the podium. Note that Corben Sharrah is also very impressive. Fast and smooth ! On Sunday, Nic again sign the holeshot in the first round, followed by Sam «I AM». Joris Daudet was also in the final but the frenchy who just installed in the USA, had some difficulties in first straight. In the second round, Sam had the best start and will never be embarrassed by Nic positioned in second place. Everything is therefore played in the final round. Sam and Nic are equal on
points and the one who will cross the line at the top will win $ 3,500 and valuable points. Sam placed in gate 6 and simply sprayed the first straight while Nic in gate 2 may do nothing except draw a line on his desire to achieve the ‘double-double’ this weekend. Maris Stromberg doesn’t seem in shape yet for the beginning of the season. After 2 Gold medals, you well deserve to have some times to chill. About Joris Daudet who is leavin’ ‘The American Dream, he still needs a little time to find his bearings before putting his french touch on the podium. Brian Kirkham leaving also in the USA for a few months is always consistent. Carlos Oquendo, bronze medalist in London, broke his collarbone in his first round after falling into the first corner. Moana Moo-Caille was in Trip and took the opportunity to race after a long break. Bubba Harris doesn’t have to accelerate to access in the final. The former ABA champion (2005, 2006, 2007) who destroyed his ankle at the Olympic test event in 2007 and who took several years to come back, is quite simply the fastest on the track and has a vision of race out of the ordinary. A genuine example in this regard. The dutch Army spent 6 weeks at the Chula Vista OTC. Suffice to say that the Dutch Federation provides the means to their teams succeed or less to put all chances on their sides. Many American riders will not participate in the World Cup that they deem as too dangerous and not quite advantageous in terms of remuneration. Winter National is done, BMX IS SO RAD !