Daniels and Posey earn BMX national titles in Phoenix

Courtesy of USA Cycling

Phoenix, Ariz. (March 2, 2013) — The first portion of the 2013 USA Cycling Amateur BMX National Championships took place Saturday in Phoenix, Ariz., as the collegiate riders took to the Black Mountain BMX Track. A record turnout of 52 riders, more than twice the participation of 2012, battled it out for individual and team titles on behalf of 12 colleges and universities in front of over 5,000 enthusiastic BMX fans.

Collegiate Women
Women’s participation more than tripled from last year, to 23 total entrants, but the top result remained the same as last year: Dominique Daniels (Gilbert, Ariz./Grand Canyon University) won the day after winning two of her motos and the semifinals, overcoming stiff competition from defending team champions Lindsey Wilson College and newcomers Marian University. Second place for the day went to the young Shayona Glynn (Norco, Calif./Norco College), who surged late in the main event to claim the silver. In third was last year’s fifth-place finisher, Crystal Kalogris (Fort Wayne, Ind./Marian University), followed closely by Lindsey Wilson College’s Stephanie Caluag (Columbia, Ky.) and Lindenwood University’s Madison Pitts (Lake Worth, Fla.).

Collegiate Men
On the men’s side, 29 riders took to the track, and the competition was tight all the way to the end. After dominating the day in their respective motos, the final was an extremely close match between defending champion Danny Caluag (Chino, Calif./Lindsey Wilson College), teammate Logan Collins (Mount Juliet, Tenn.), and Justin Posey (Winston Salem, N.C./Marian University). Once Posey took the lead early in the race, the pair from Lindsey Wilson couldn’t pass him. Right in the thick of things, though, were Posey’s teammate Bryce Hocking (Carlsbad, Calif.) and fellow midwesterner Jarrod Adcock (Pekin, Ill./Northern Illinois University).

Team Omnium
Defending champions Lindsey Wilson College came excruciatingly close to succeeding yet again, but Marian University continued their collegiate national championship surge and won a tiebreaker due to Justin Posey’s win. Fort Lewis College bested Lindenwood University for third, with Colorado Mesa University showing a strong performance for fifth, and placing as the best Division II program in the event.

The 2013 USA Cycling Amateur BMX National Championships resume in Nashville, Tenn., on June 1.

2013 USA Cycling Amateur BMX National Championships
Black Mountain BMX track
March 2, 2013
Phoenix, Ariz.

INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
TEAM OMNIUM RESULTS

PHOTO GALLERY

TEAM OMNIUM
1. Marian University 177
2. Lindsey Wilson College 177
3. Fort Lewis College 137
4. Lindenwood University 122
5. Colorado Mesa University 113

COLLEGIATE MEN
1. Justin Posey (Winston Salem, N.C./Marian University)
2. Danny Caluag (Chino, Calif./Lindsey Wilson College)
3. Logan Collins (Mount Juliet, Tenn./Lindsey Wilson College)
4. Bryce Hocking (Carlsbad, Calif./Marian University)
5. Jarrod Adcock (Pekin, Ill./Northern Illinois University)

COLLEGIATE WOMEN
1. Dominique Daniels (Gilbert, Ariz./Grand Canyon University)
2. Shayona Glynn (Norco, Calif./Norco College)
3. Crystal Kalogris (Fort Wayne, Ind./Marian University)
4. Stephanie Caluag (Columbia, Ky./Lindsey Wilson College)
5. Madison Pitts (Lake Worth, Fla./Lindenwood University)

 

About USA Cycling
Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain bike, BMX and cyclo-cross. As a membership-based organization, USA Cycling comprises 74,400+ licensees; 2,750+ clubs and teams; and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions 3,130+ competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year and is responsible for the identification, development, and support of American cyclists. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit usacycling.org.

New Items in Stock at FLY Racing

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Sifiso Nhlapo: "Putting the pieces together"

Courtesy of Red Bull

By Rajiv Desai

Sifiso Nhlapo aims to be healthy and injury free for 2013 as he tell us in this catch-up clip.

Life has sure been tough for Sifiso ‘Skizo’ Nhalpo over his career. Two major injuries have meant stop-start development for a rider considered one of the most talented on the race scene.

A broken back put paid to racing in 2009 but Sifiso was able to come back and podium at the 2010 World Champs. Injury disaster however struck again in 2011, when the South African tore his ACL and was once again sidelined for an entire season.

Given those injuries, you’d forgive Sifiso if he had any thoughts of retiring but this was far from him mind in 2012 when having recovered from his ACL tear, he participated in the 2012 World Championships in Birmingham with very little competitive action.

He qualified to the semis at the World’s so confirming entry into the Olympics. A reward for his hard work to get back 100% fit.

Now 2013 is on the horizon, Sifiso is hoping for an injury free season and some consistent displays in this year’s UCI Supercross and US Nationals championships. He’ll also aims to be a contender at the BMX World Championship, which is being held in New Zealand this year.

The first steps before all that is for Sifiso to get back in the groove of competitive racing again and that means putting in the hard work in early season training/racing. A trip to California in February beckons for that. We wish him the very best of luck.

 

USA BMX – 2013 Silver Dollar Nationals Video Review

Courtesy of USA BMX/PULL

The 2013 USA BMX National season kicked off with a bang in snowy Reno, Nevada last weekend. Even though the temps were cold outside, the action inside was on fire. Many pros were excited after it was announced that we would be running three main events this season. Three rookie pros made the main event on day one but none could match the power of Doublecross Bikes Blake Paulson. In the Veteran pro ranks, defending champion Cristian Becerine got his year off to a great start with a victory on day one. We also had some great racing in the USA Cycling Development class which features the fastest 14 and 15 year olds in the country.

USA BMX was there to catch all of the action on video – so be sure to log on to USABMX.com to watch videos of the title-chase main events.

A-Pro  Day One Video                Day Two Video

SILVER DOLLAR NATIONAL #1  A PRO    Total Riders = 24    Groups = 3     1  BLAKE (SCREAMIN DEMON) PAULSON, DOUBLECROSS BIKES, FOLSOM, CA     2  JOSHUA (HOT ROD) KLATMAN, , PORT ORCHARD, WA     3  JIM BROWN, , AIRDRIE, AB CAN     4  JARED “THE JET” GARCIA, , VICTORVILLE, CA     5  AUSTIN LOEBE, , DOVER, DE     6  JEREMY”THE GENERAL”ROMMEL, , HESPERIA, CA     7  PETE PASCUAL, VENDETTA/ELITE BICYCLES, STOCKTON, CA     8  PAUL “WORLD WIDE” WASSENAAR, BELLFLOWER BICYCLES/HARO, BELLFLOWER, CA  SILVER DOLLAR NATIONAL #2 A PRO    Total Riders = 23    Groups = 3     1  BLAKE (SCREAMIN DEMON) PAULSON, DOUBLECROSS BIKES, FOLSOM, CA     2  JOSHUA (HOT ROD) KLATMAN, , PORT ORCHARD, WA     3  A.J. (AIR AUSTIN) HIATT, ANARCHYBMX.COM, FRESNO, CA     4  PETE PASCUAL, VENDETTA/ELITE BICYCLES, STOCKTON, CA     5  JIM BROWN, , AIRDRIE, AB CAN     6  TONY (T HOFF) HOFFMAN, , CLOVIS, CA     7  KRISTIAN COOPER, PHOENIX FACTORY RACING, GRANTS PASS, OR     8  JARED “THE JET” GARCIA, , VICTORVILLE, CA

Vet Pro Day One Video                Day Two Video

SILVER DOLLAR NATIONAL #1    VETERAN PRO     Total Riders = 10   Groups 2      1  CRISTIAN BECERINE, , COSTA MESA, CA     2  JAVIER COLOMBO, SE/MAXXIS TIRES, COSTA MESA, CA     3  ADAM TREADWELL, BLACKBOX/TRADITION/DKOI, MEDFORD, OR     4  ALEXIS (TURBO KID) VERGARA, PHILLIPINES, GILROY, CA     5  (BLACK JACK) JASON CARNES, REDLINE, AUSTIN, TX     6  SHAWN OGORMAN, FLY/SX, MURRIETA, CA     7  BILLY ROSS, MJT DESIGNS/SUPERCROSS, SAN ANTONIO, TX     8  ERIC DYER, ELITEBIKESHOP.COM, CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA SILVER DOLLAR NATIONAL #2 VETERAN PRO    Total Riders = 12    Groups = 2     1  JAVIER COLOMBO, SE/MAXXIS TIRES, COSTA MESA, CA     2  CRISTIAN BECERINE, , COSTA MESA, CA     3  ALEXIS (TURBO KID) VERGARA, PHILLIPINES, GILROY, CA     4  ADAM TREADWELL, BLACKBOX/TRADITION/DKOI, MEDFORD, OR     5  SHAWN OGORMAN, FLY/SX, MURRIETA, CA     6  (BLACK JACK) JASON CARNES, REDLINE, AUSTIN, TX     7  BILLY ROSS, MJT DESIGNS/SUPERCROSS, SAN ANTONIO, TX     8  ERIC DYER, ELITEBIKESHOP.COM, CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA

USA Cycling Development Day One Video         Day Two Video

SILVER DOLLAR NATIONAL #1   USAC JR DEV BOYS    Total Riders = 21    Groups = 3     1  COLLIN “CRAZY LEGS” HUDSON, CRUPI, LONGMONT, CO     2  GAVIN NELSON, , CHICO, CA     3  MAKIEVA “THE HULK” HOPSON, VENDETTA/ELITE BICYCLES, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV     4  (FLY N) RYAN PETTIGREW, JR BICYCLES.COM-SPEEDCO, WATSONVILLE, CA     5  JUSTIN (THE JUICE) RICHMOND, FACTORY SSQUARED ANSWER, ROCHELLE, IL     6  CHRISTOPHER BLEVINS, FACTORY HARO/PROMAX, DURANGO, CO     7  NICOLAS “DYNAMITE” DETERS, FACTORY SSQUARED ANSWER, ST PETERS, MO     8  WALKER FINCH, FACTORY HARO/PROMAX, FT COLLINS, CO  SILVER DOLLAR NATIONAL #2   USAC JR DEV BOYS    Total Riders = 21    Groups = 3     1  COLLIN “CRAZY LEGS” HUDSON, CRUPI, LONGMONT, CO     2  CHRISTOPHER BLEVINS, FACTORY HARO/PROMAX, DURANGO, CO     3  MAKIEVA “THE HULK” HOPSON, VENDETTA/ELITE BICYCLES, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV     4  WALKER FINCH, FACTORY HARO/PROMAX, FT COLLINS, CO     5  JUSTIN (THE JUICE) RICHMOND, FACTORY SSQUARED ANSWER, ROCHELLE, IL     6  BRIAN “THE BULLET” ENSEY, , BELLA VISTA, CA     7  MICHAEL BOYLE, , BOISE, ID     8  GAVIN NELSON, HYPER BICYCLES, CHICO, CA

TrackSide Interview    Blake Paulson Video

CLICK HERE FOR AMATEUR CLASS VIDEOSRENO PHOTOS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE  USA BMX takes thousands of photos at every national event, and they are available for viewing and purchase after every US ABMX event. Go to:   Photos.USABMX.com to check them out!   NEW: 2013 Silver Dollar Nationals / Reno, NV. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEM

USA Cycling statement about the BMX Program Director position

Courtesy of USA Cycling

Colorado Springs, CO (Jan. 8, 2013) — USA Cycling has announced that Mike King will no longer hold the position of BMX program director. Those responsibilities will be assumed by Jamie Staff, a former BMX world champion, within his recently-appointed position of high performance director of sprint programs. James Herrera will continue as USA Cycling’s national BMX coach.”I would like to thank Mike for his contributions to USA Cycling and the USA Cycling BMX program,” said Vice President of Athletics Jim Miller. “Mike’s involvement in developing and launching the USA Cycling BMX program prior to Beijing was instrumental in the initial success of the program, and I would like to wish him the best in all of his future endeavors.” King was hired by USA Cycling in 2007. He was based in Chula Vista, Calif., where he directed the national governing body’s BMX program at the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC). In 2008, the U.S. won three Olympic medals at the Beijing Games. During King’s tenure, American athletes also took home five world championship titles and 14 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup wins. He also oversaw the creation of both of the supercross tracks at the Chula Vista OTC. USA Cycling’s BMX program will continued to be based there, and the site will host the 2013 USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships on May 18.

About USA Cycling
Recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling is the official governing body for all disciplines of competitive cycling in the United States, including road, track, mountain bike, BMX and cyclo-cross. As a membership-based organization, USA Cycling comprises 70,000 licensees; 2,500+ clubs and teams; and 34 local associations. The national governing body sanctions 3,000+ competitive and non-competitive events throughout the U.S. each year, manages 17 national championship events and is responsible for fostering the identification, development, and support of American cyclists. To learn more about USA Cycling, visit usacycling.org.

 

MCS BICYCLES – HT SERIES FRAMES

MCS Bicycles is pleased and excited to release it’s new HT SERIES frame line. At this point the line consists of a 20” Pro (HT20PRO), a 20” XL (HT20XL) and a 24” XL (HT24XL). This line is a bit of a departure from our previous offerings. With an all new, updated look and the same proven race geometry, these frames are our best offering to date!

The 2013 HT Series frames feature:

• The most notable visual difference is the Hydroform top tube. This is a huge departure from our frames in the past.
• All of the HT Series frames feature a semi-integrated head tube.
• The stand over height has been reduced by shortening the seat post tube. This has also helped with the updated look.
• The dropouts on the HT Series frames take a design cue from the popular MCS Speed Freak frame, only beefed up a tad for aluminum construction.
• Tapered chain stays accentuate the overall design and look of these frames.
• A two-tone paint scheme caps off the refined, finished look of the line.
  

Specs…

MCS Bicycles – HT20PRO
Top Tube: 20.5”
Rear Tri:14.5”
Head Angle: 74.5º
Seat Tube Angle: 72º
Head Tube: Semi-Integrated
Seat Post: 27.2mm
Bottom Bracket: Euro
Brakes: Linear Pull
Frame Weight: 3lbs 12.5oz
Material: Aluminum

MCS Bicycles – HT20XL
Top Tube: 21.25”
Rear Tri:14.5”
Head Angle: 74.5º
Seat Tube Angle: 72º
Head Tube: Semi-Integrated
Seat Post: 27.2mm
Bottom Bracket: Euro
Brakes: Linear Pull
Frame Weight: 3lbs 12.5oz
Material: Aluminum

MCS Bicycles – HT24XL
Top Tube: 22”
Rear Tri:15.75”
Head Angle: 73.5º
Seat Tube Angle: 69.5º
Head Tube: Semi-Integrated
Seat Post: 27.2mm
Bottom Bracket: Euro
Brakes: Linear Pull
Frame Weight: 4lbs .08oz
Material: Aluminum

CONTACT: MCS Bicycles

3619 NW 124th Avenue
Coral Springs, Florida 33065
www.mcsbicycles.com

2013 Crupi BMX Race frames

Courtesy of CRUPI

After months and months of development, we are now happy to announce our all new 2013 frame line!  While we wanted to keep the iconic look of the Crupi frame, we also wanted to implement many upgrades and with input from our World Class Factory race team, we have come up with the best Crupi frame design ever!   

 

Here are some of the features of the all new 2013 frames.  Feature number coordinate with frame features photo below.

1.  The rear chain stays have been changed to provide more area for tire clearance and chain clearance without making the overall width of the stays any wider; meaning there is no issue with crank arm clearance.  The back end of the frame truly looks nice!

 

2.  We’ve updated the gusset at the down tube and stamped USA in it so there will be no doubt that this is a hand crafted Made in the USA Crupi frame!

 

3.  For our frames with 1-1/8″ head tubes, we have now upgraded to integrated head tubes.  Not to worry as we are also introducing our new Crupi integrated headsets at the same time the 2013 frames will be available!  2013 frames with 1″ head tubes continue using standard 1″ threadless headsets.

 

4.  A larger diameter and differently shaped down tube is the biggest new feature of the 2013 frame.  Providing even more welding surface than before and having a much wider oval shape at the bottom bracket makes this new frame much stiffer than the 2012 model.  A stiffer bottom bracket area means more power transferred to the drive train! 

 

5.  New colors for 2013 include Copper Sparkle Red, Grey and Neon Yellow.  The 2013 Crupi US Factory Team will all ride Neon Yellow frames as these really stand out on the track!  Returning popular colors for 2013 will be the Black, White and Candy Blue (same as our 2012 colors).

 

Other changes for the 2013 frames include a shorter seat tube making the triangle shape stronger and faster looking!  We’ve also changed the position of the seat stay tubes and are now welding them in the center of the seat tube providing more strength in that area.   

 

Weight of the frames remain the same even though we’ve increased the size of the down tube and made the frames stronger.  However, the weight of our frames with 1″ head tube are slightly less in weight as we have made the size of the chain stays smaller. 

 

New graphics finish off the look of the 2013 frame line.  These frames will be available around mid to late February 2013 and you can place your orders now.

 

 

Contact: Greg Swingrover

 Crupi Parts, Inc.

626.338.1400

crupibmxracing.com