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Futures to Pro- Matthew Weerts
After claiming the 2025 ABA Futures overall title, Matthew Weerts is stepping into the Men’s Pro class for the 2026 USA BMX Pro Series. Weerts reflects on the momentum he built last season, when his confidence began to click around the Derby City Nationals and carried him to the Futures crown. Originally starting at St. Peters BMX in Missouri, Weerts returned to racing as a teenager after several years away and quickly rose through the ranks. Now based in Florida, he’ll line
From Futures to the Front: Derin Merten Signs with Promax
If you’ve been around BMX long enough, you know the signs when a rider is about to break out in a big way. Fast laps, cool nerves, and a trophy case that keeps getting heavier. That rider is Derin Merten . Promax announced this week that they have signed Merten, a move that feels less like a gamble and more like a smart read of the 2025 results sheet. Merten comes in as the USA Cycling Junior National Champion, World No. 4 in Junior Women, the 2025 USA BMX Futures Champion,
Supercross PASSION
Bill Ryan brings back the PASSION. Supercross BMX has long been known for blending performance-driven design with progressive BMX culture, and the Passion Frame reignites that tradition. Designed as a true all-around freestyle frame, the Passion delivers a refined balance of strength, responsiveness, and adaptability for riders who demand reliability across park, street, trails, and beyond. Constructed from full seamless, heat-treated Chromoly, the Passion Frame is engineere
It's All Mental
Ask anyone outside BMX what makes the sport difficult, and they’ll point to the speed, the crashes, or the sheer physical demand. But anyone who’s ever rolled onto a gate knows the truth: the hardest part of BMX racing happens in your head. Recently, Kam Larsen touched on this in a TikTok that hit home: why practice and racing feel completely different, and why pressure changes everything. You can feel unstoppable during training, hitting lines cleanly and smoothly. Then race
New Teams, New Targets
As the 2026 BMX season ramps up, team lineups across the sport are taking shape with major roster shifts, sponsor moves, and strategic rebrands that are already reshaping the track ahead. From powerhouse domestic programs stepping into new equipment partnerships and factory status to international squads stacking championship-caliber talent, the offseason has delivered a wave of momentum that promises faster gates, deeper rivalries, and higher stakes throughout the year. Tea
Applications Open
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Written by Connor Fields Major Changes Announced for Cash for Podiums Program in 2026 The Cash for Podiums (CFP) program is excited to announce significant updates for the 2026 season, marking an important evolution in how we support athletes working to make the jump to the professional ranks. First and foremost, I want to say thank you. 2025 was a fantastic year for the CFP program, and none of it would have been possible without the athletes, families
The GOAT Lands in Black & Purple
The BMX world was shaken late in 2025 when news broke of the split between Chase Bicycles and Joris Daudet. With the sport’s biggest name suddenly on the market, speculation ran wild. Where would The GOAT land next? As the reigning Olympic Gold Medalist, a 6x USA BMX National No.1 Pro, and a 3x World Champion, Daudet’s next move was destined to reshape the pro landscape. Now, the wait is over. Bestrong Sports has landed the biggest signing in BMX, officially welcoming Joris
The Difference Between Fast and Winning: BMX Strategy
In BMX racing, speed matters, but strategy often decides who stands on the podium. From the first moto to the final main, every decision a rider makes can influence the outcome of the day. Understanding how to race smart is what separates winners from "looking for more." Start With a Plan (But Stay Flexible) A strong race day begins before the first gate drops. Riders and coaches should review the track layout, identify key passing sections, and discuss realistic goals for th
1,147 Miles to The Greatest Race On Earth
1147 Miles: Drive, Fuel Up, Sleep, and Repeat. As I prepared for the Greatest Race on Earth, my goal was to ensure that every 1,147 miles from North Carolina to Oklahoma would be smooth sailing. The last National race of the season signaled that it was go time. Unlike previous years, I was responsible for transporting our entire team’s pit setup, several teammates’ and friends’ bikes, my twin brother Zachary “Wrenchman” Gavin’s tools and equipment, and, of course, my own ge
