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USA Shows Their Speed in Rock Hill

Kamren Larsen and Payton Ridenour climb the podium at the 2026 USA Cycling BMX Racing Elite National Championships. As racers from across the globe converge on Rock Hill, SC, the race for the sleeve previews the weekend with domestic racers battling for the coveted USA Cycling National Championship. With six championship classes lining up on top of the Rock Hill BMX 8-meter hill, fans were lining the track’s perimeter to watch the fast laps. Kicking off with the young guns of

4 days ago

Carolina Nationals Ready to Ignite Rock Hill

The USA BMX Pro Series rolls into one of the sport’s most iconic venues this weekend as the USA BMX Carolina Nationals takes over Rock Hill, South Carolina, for three days of high-speed, bar-to-bar racing. As the second stop of the Pro Series calendar, the stakes are already growing, and the big hill at Rock Hill is ready to host some of the fastest racers on the planet. Previewing the speed for the weekend, the USA Cycling Elite National Championships race around the track o

Mar 24

Built for the Perfect Launch

Supercross Vision F1x: Formula 1 Carbon Meets the BMX Gate Supercross BMX has taken its championship-proven Vision F1 frame and pushed it even further with the new Vision F1x—a material upgrade aimed squarely at maximizing power out of the gate. While the geometry remains the same as the race-winning Vision F1, the big change is in the carbon. The F1x is built using a proprietary blend of Toray M40x and M46x prepreg carbon fiber, materials commonly found in Formula 1 chassis

Mar 10

2026 USABMX Pro Series by the Numbers

8 – The number of scores needed, plus the Grands to win the championship. Last year’s champions, Molly Simpson Maxed out her wins with 8 going into the Grands, and Cam Wood had 4 wins going in. If you want to win the title, you will need 8 podiums, and at least a few of them will have to be wins. 19 - Available scores. 9 weekends, 2 days each, plus the ROC to get your scores. A good way to think about it is you need one “keeper” score every weekend to stay on pace. 10 – Th

Mar 3

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

Feb 25

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,

Jan 31

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

Jan 29

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

Jan 28

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

Jan 26

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

Jan 6

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

Jan 5

2025 Dirt Diaries

Tulsa’s November chill whisps through the trees, an empty parking lot rests, and a clean slate waits in silent anticipation. These are the 2025 Dirt Diaries. The Start Friday, November 14th, 2025 The rumble of diesel engines, the gritty smell of dirt floating in the air, and a blank slate waiting for Billy Allen and Lance McGuire, day one of the USA BMX Grand National track build is here. While most are gearing up for the weekend, the crew inside the SageNet Center starts

Nov 14, 2025

Who Will Take the 2025 Golden Cranks?

The BMX world is racing toward the 2025 Grand National, and with it comes the PULL BMX Golden Crank Awards! Meet the Top 5 Rookie Pros, Bikes, Teams, and Pros in the Golden Crank hot seats. top 5 Rookie Pros Gavin Stazetski Joshua Jolly Keiley Shea Keira Murphy Mya Ramos Top 5 Bikes Chase Daylight RIFT Supercross SYNDYT Top 5 Teams Albe's-SYNDYT-BOX Daylight/HERO Factory RIFT/Tangent Factory SYNDYT/LSG Supercross BMX Top 5 Pros Barry Nobles Cameron Wood Drew Polk Jeff Upshaw

Nov 6, 2025