the first round

he UCI BMX Supercross series kicked off a new season in style at the weekend on Copenhagen’s revamped track.
The event was one of six world-level UCI events held in the capital city and more than 5,000 spectators witnessed an incredible show. Strong teams from the Netherlands, France, and USA were among the field of more than 120 riders who tested the new track, which set a new standard for Elite racing.
It was a showdown between the Olympic heroes, seasoned veterans, and a group of young aggressive newcomers. Riders took to the track on Friday for a wind-blown practice session but nothing could dampen spirits for the World Cup season opener. By mid-afternoon, the wind had settled and riders prepared for their time-trials. As a prelude to racing, each rider got the chance to run at least one full-speed lap around the track and the best times were ranked to qualify the top 64 men and 16 women.