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, and the 2025 USA BMX National No. 1 Amateur Girl, a resume that puts her firmly on the radar of anyone paying attention to the Future of the sport.

For Promax, this is the kind of signing that fits the old-school playbook: back the rider who’s winning, give them the tools, and let the results do the talking. For Merten, it’s another step forward in a career that’s building momentum fast.