BMXNZ National Champs Success
Cambridge claim 3 Champions & Masters Trophy
9 Girls
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16 Boys
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30+ Male
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2012 Masters Trophy
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Great weather, great racing and a great team effort from the Cambridge BMX Club.
Friday set the standard with our two Mighty 11 riders, Logan Caesar and Ronan Millar putting in some brilliant laps, well done to you both!
The club is now proud to have three New Zealand Champions, Tia Hastings-Thurgood, Jarrod Browning and Tim Ferguson. Cambridge also won the Masters Trophy for the 5th time. It is awarded to the club with most riders in the top 8. So many of our riders making quarters, semis , with 28 in the finals and 11 riders making the podium top 3.
ALL were very well supported by their families and friends cheering on the sidelines cheering and waving blue and yellow pom poms, wearing coloured ties that made the kids feel special and showed that Cambridge shines brighter than the rest.
With these awesome results the Cambridge BMX Club is excited to host the 2013 BMX National Championships. The competition will once again be hotly contested. Next years Nationals will be the last chance for many riders to qualify for the 2013 World Championships at the Vector Arena in Auckland.
Full results to be posted soon.
Friday set the standard with our two Mighty 11 riders, Logan Caesar and Ronan Millar putting in some brilliant laps, well done to you both!
The club is now proud to have three New Zealand Champions, Tia Hastings-Thurgood, Jarrod Browning and Tim Ferguson. Cambridge also won the Masters Trophy for the 5th time. It is awarded to the club with most riders in the top 8. So many of our riders making quarters, semis , with 28 in the finals and 11 riders making the podium top 3.
ALL were very well supported by their families and friends cheering on the sidelines cheering and waving blue and yellow pom poms, wearing coloured ties that made the kids feel special and showed that Cambridge shines brighter than the rest.
With these awesome results the Cambridge BMX Club is excited to host the 2013 BMX National Championships. The competition will once again be hotly contested. Next years Nationals will be the last chance for many riders to qualify for the 2013 World Championships at the Vector Arena in Auckland.
Full results to be posted soon.
2012 Nationals Team Ready for Success
The Cambridge BMX Club is very proud to have a big team of riders competing at this years BMX National Championships in Rotorua over the Easter Weekend. Approximately 900 riders from around New Zealand will be competing. Cambridge has 55 entries ready to give it their best. These riders have spent the whole year preparing for this event with numerous racing meetings and training sessions. During the Good Friday the club has two young riders, Logan Caesar and Ronan Miller, competing for select into the Mighty 11 Test Team. Once this team is picked the annual trans Tasman Mighty 11 competition is run. The club anticipates a very successful weekend and look forward to finding out our new
NZ Champions and top eight riders.
NZ Champions and top eight riders.
UCI BMX SUPERCROSS, Chula Vista, California,USANZ elite riders are footing it this weekend at Chula Vista for the start of the Supercross season. Check out the action via uk.extreme.com. Speed trails Saturday with the Mains on Sunday. All the best to Cambridge riders Marc Willers and Kurt James.
Click on the red EX link to check out the live web action |
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2012 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Splatter Trophy
Awarded to the rider who has consistently and regularly fallen off or a rider that has had a huge fall that has taken a considerable time to recover from.
Top Achiever
Awarded the the rider who has demonstrated an outstandingly high level of riding throughout the season. Selection comes in order from: Worlds,Nationals, International Test Teams North and South Titles
Top New Rider
Awarded to the best performing first year rider who has ridden outside of Club nights.
Big Ticker Award
Award to a rider who has shown the most effort throughout the season regardless of placing at the Nationals.
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Sportsperson of the Year
Award to a rider who has shown an awesome attitude, sportsmanship and commitment to the sport of BMX.
Most Improved
Award to a rider who has shown the most overall improvement in their riding throughout the season.
Top New Club Rider
Awarded to the best performing first year rider who has joined the club and has ridden only at club nights
Heather Howard Memorial
Awarded to a Club member who has shown outstanding commitment and dedication to the running of the club.
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CLUB CHAMPSHIP RACE RESULTS:
BIKE: 20” 4-5 yr Mixed Brock Nelson 1st, Joel Runciman 2nd, Theo Susilla 3rd, Olly Taylor 4th, Lily Greenough 5th.
6 Yr Mixed Jack Greenough 1st, Maddox Smythe 2nd, Louis Hunt 3rd, Josh Wilderboer 4th, Leila Walker 5th, Charlie
Handley 6th, Fraser Hicks 7th, Thomas Hunt 8th, Charlie Holloway 9th
7 Yr Boys Logan Hall 1st, Lockie Cattley 2nd
8/-9 yr Boys Bennett Greenough 1st, James McDermott 2nd, Luca Smythe 3rd, Jacob Smythe 4th, Crete Smythe 5th,
Joe Dickson 6th, Sam Walker 7th
8-9 yr Girls Tia Thurgood 1st, Kaylah Nelson 2nd
10 yr Boys Ronan Miller 1st, Josh Sturm 2nd
11 yr Boys Logan Caesar 1st, William McDermott 2nd
11 yr Girls Elyshia Hunt 1st, Moira Hunt 2nd
12-13 yrBoyrs Harris Thurgood 1st, Kaleb Bublitz 2nd
12-13 yr Girls Caleigh Miller 1st Arial Walter 2nd
15-16 yr Boys Jarrod Browning 1st, Harry McConnell 2nd, Ross Taylor 3rd
16+ Mens Todd Barry 1st, James Walter 2nd
16+ Womens Michelle Montague 1st, Hannah Nicol 2nd, Sandra Bromwich 3rd
BIKE: Cruiser
Women Sara Pickin 1st, Sandra Bromwich 2nd, Libby Bublitz 3rd, Jenni Nelson 4th
Men Robert Higgins 1st, Dave Caesar 2nd, Pyes 3rd, Henrico Wilderboer 4th, Kevin Cattley 5th,
Blair Taylor 6th, Dave Smythe 7th, Steve Walter 8th
Junior mixed Ronan Miller 1st Moira Hunt 2nd
6 Yr Mixed Jack Greenough 1st, Maddox Smythe 2nd, Louis Hunt 3rd, Josh Wilderboer 4th, Leila Walker 5th, Charlie
Handley 6th, Fraser Hicks 7th, Thomas Hunt 8th, Charlie Holloway 9th
7 Yr Boys Logan Hall 1st, Lockie Cattley 2nd
8/-9 yr Boys Bennett Greenough 1st, James McDermott 2nd, Luca Smythe 3rd, Jacob Smythe 4th, Crete Smythe 5th,
Joe Dickson 6th, Sam Walker 7th
8-9 yr Girls Tia Thurgood 1st, Kaylah Nelson 2nd
10 yr Boys Ronan Miller 1st, Josh Sturm 2nd
11 yr Boys Logan Caesar 1st, William McDermott 2nd
11 yr Girls Elyshia Hunt 1st, Moira Hunt 2nd
12-13 yrBoyrs Harris Thurgood 1st, Kaleb Bublitz 2nd
12-13 yr Girls Caleigh Miller 1st Arial Walter 2nd
15-16 yr Boys Jarrod Browning 1st, Harry McConnell 2nd, Ross Taylor 3rd
16+ Mens Todd Barry 1st, James Walter 2nd
16+ Womens Michelle Montague 1st, Hannah Nicol 2nd, Sandra Bromwich 3rd
BIKE: Cruiser
Women Sara Pickin 1st, Sandra Bromwich 2nd, Libby Bublitz 3rd, Jenni Nelson 4th
Men Robert Higgins 1st, Dave Caesar 2nd, Pyes 3rd, Henrico Wilderboer 4th, Kevin Cattley 5th,
Blair Taylor 6th, Dave Smythe 7th, Steve Walter 8th
Junior mixed Ronan Miller 1st Moira Hunt 2nd
UCI INTERNATIONAL RACING 18TH & 19TH FEBRUARY
Over the weekend of the 18th & 19th February at the Cambridge BMX Club. An array of international elite riders were on show with their race skills and garnishing all important UCI points.
The Amateur age groups were represented with kids and families enjoying another weekend of fast racing. With the 2012 National Championships fast approaching many riders used this to sharpen their skills and take it to the next level.
Photos of the day are available to view and purchase at: www.hotshotstogo.co.nz
The Amateur age groups were represented with kids and families enjoying another weekend of fast racing. With the 2012 National Championships fast approaching many riders used this to sharpen their skills and take it to the next level.
Photos of the day are available to view and purchase at: www.hotshotstogo.co.nz
Marc Willers 2011 ABA Champion
Over the weekend Marc Willers claimed another international title. After cranking it up at the Supercross World Cup in London Willers stepped it up again and fought off all challengers to take out the ABA Grand Nationals at Tulsa, Oklahoma.
The three Mains (races) tested all riders with Sam Willoughby hard on Willers tail to keep his title. Willoughby challenged hard but not enough as Marc took out first. The second main was all dramas with another strong first straight rush. Willoughby riding fast underneath but washed out in the first corner. Marc not having a smooth ride through the Pro but managed to nab a fourth. The final main was all Willers with Hermin pushing hard. Not enough though in the end with Willers claiming first and the ABA Champs. Congratulations Marc what and awesome year you have had. No doubt a well earnt Christmas break is on the way! |
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2011 BMX Outreach ProgrammeOnce again our school visits have gone down a treat. The main aim for our annual visits to schools and kindygartens is to promote bmx as a fun family sport. To foster good relationships within the educational sector helps to promote our club and also enables new membership which hopefully discovers the next generation of Champions!
Wednesday was a double dose with Cambridge Kindy having a morning and afternoon visits to cater their different ages. Tahi, the Sprocket Rocket mascot, was a hit with the little tackers. Kurt James did an outstanding job speaking about all things bmx. Jumping over the teachers and playing chase around their walk track kept both busy! In between these session a visit to Cambridge East Primary was squeezed in. Genelle Willers and Kurt James presented an awesome demonstration and once again had the kids wrapped with tricks and jumping teachers! Friday afternoon Hautapu school laid out the welcome mat. Our club riders Luca and Maddox Smythe helped Kurt put on a show. Thanks to Luca and Maddoxs' mum Rachel for helping to co-ordinate this visit. Home made jumps were set up with Luca showing his expertise! The biggest treat was, Yes! jumping of the teachers! |
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North Island Championships a Pot of Gold for Cambridge ClubOver the Labour Weekend it wasn't just rugby hitting the headlines. 34 Cambridge riders raced the North Island BMX Championships at Gisborne.
By the weekends end Cambridge BMX Club laid claim to two double Champions and 6 Champions including 14 riders making it into the top 3 placings. 25 riders made it through to the final stages and showed their class above all others. Congratulation to our new North Island Champions Ryan Martin, Elyse Imber, Tim Ferguson, Tia Hastings-Thurgood and our double Champions Jarrod Browning and Brian Ellis. CLUB RESULTS 20" 5 & Under Mixed age: Brock Nelson 14th 6 Boys: Maddox Smythe 7th, Jack Greennough 12th 8 Girls: Tia Hastings-Thurgood 1st, Kayla Nelson 7th 8 Boys: Bennett Greenough 9th 9 Boys: Ryan Martin 1st, Luca Smythe 17th 10 Boys: Rico D'Anvers 9th, Ronan Millar 11th 11 Boys: Logan Caesar 17th 11-12 Girls: Ariel Walter 3rd, Caileigh Millar 9th 12 Boys: Harris Thurgood 7th 14 Boys: Harry McConnell 4th 15 Boys: Jarrod Browning 1st, Todd Barry 4th 16 Boys: James Waler 6th 16-39 Female: Elyse Imber 1st 17-29 Male: Tim Gerguson 1st, Ben Walter 6th, Stephen Murphy 11th 40+ Female: Sandra Bromwich 2nd 50+ Male: Brian Ellis 1st, Kevin Lindsay 5th CRUISER 13-29 Female: Genelle Willers 3rd 17-29 Male: Jarrod Browning 1st 30-39 Female: Sara Pickin 2nd 35-39 Male: Boyd Nelson 2nd, Robert Higgins 4th 40+ Female: Sandra Bromwich 2nd 40-44 Male: David Caesar 6th 50+ Male: Brian Ellis 1st, Kevin Lindsay 5th |
BMXNZ 2011 North Island Champions
Jarrod Browning
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CHULA VISTA SUPERCROSS
Marc Willers and the world’s top BMX riders will meet up in Chula Vista, California, at the weekend for the final round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup. At stake are the overall Supercross titles as well as precious points for National Olympic qualification rankings.
2011 BMX World Champion Joris Daudet (FRA) is currently leading the World Cup series and will not back down an inch in his bid to add the Supercross title to his World and European titles. However, he is only a few points ahead of New Zealander Marc Willers, who won rounds two and three of the Supercross in Papendal (NED) and in London (GBR) on the 2012 Olympic track. In the women’s competition, the big favourite has to be Sarah Walker (NZL), who currently has a comfortable lead in the overall standings. Her main challengers will very likely come from the French team: look out for Manon Valentino, who won this year’s first Supercross stop in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Valentino’s teammate Magalie Pottier claimed the bronze medal at the UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen and is second behind Walker in the overall Supercross standings. You can check all the racing action at Freecaster TV http://freecaster.tv/bmx/1014589/uci-bmx-supercross-2011-5-chula-vista-usa |
KIWIS IN BMX SX AWARDS
Kiwis feature heavily in this years Swatch BMX SX awards. The winners will be chosen by a jury, represented by riders, industry, UCI, media and sponsors. Winners will be announced Saturday Oct 1,
2011 at the SWATCH BMX SX AWARDS at Rock Bottom Brewery San Diego. Rider Of The Year Men Marc Willers nominated for Rider of the Year with other great contenders. Sarah Walker nominated for Womens Rider of the Year and Best Pass over the Year. Also NZ Coach Ken Cools has his name up for Coach of the Year. All the best to our Kiwi representatives this weekend on the track and at the awards. |
CAMBRIGE BMX INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY GRAND OPENING
Since construction began November last year many hours, sweat and set backs have played out. At last it is time to come and celebrate the opening of our new BMX track. The race meeting has been rescheduled to the 15th October. Below is the revised flyer and entry form. Bring yourself, your friends, good weather and lets have some fun riding.
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Central News Interview
Yesterday, 23rd August, Cambridge BMX Club had Central News arrive to cover the progress on the new track on Milton St. With the weather playing a good part we had a great turn out of riders for some footage and Dave Browning, Club Captain, being the movie star?? Thanks heaps to you all for turning up and showing how proud we are to be Cambridge BMX.
The interview will be broadcast on Friday 26th August on our 7.30pm show - Central News. If you visit their website http://www.tvcentral.co.nz/ and click on Tune In to give you hints on how to find the channel to tune into. Otherwise there is the opportunity to purchase a copy of the interview: $40 for a DVD or $75 for a web file. |
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BMX UCI Supercross London - Olympic Park - Won
by Marc Williers
Now for something different.
All the racing has been done...new champions have been crowned and apart from the Danes the rest of the world are on their way home...back to school, work or the lucky few London for SX.
So for the rest of us BMX fans we can see highlights through the race videos (see across) and photos through the Flickr stream... but what about the otherside of BMX. Well, one for the ladies...check out the tatoo's from the World BMX Champs. |
Round Up from the Worlds
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2011 BMX World Champs UpdateThe UCI have announced that there are over 1,836 riders entered into the Challenge groups in this year's worlds. This is the biggest entry since the 2005 World Champs held in Paris.
With only 17 days to go to racing starts our NZ riders are getting ready to pack their bags and bikes and trek over to Europe to take on riders from all over the world. Challenge Class racing (Under 14s) is being held on Wednesday 27th July, Over 15s on 28th July....our top Elite riders have time trials on 29th July with main racing on 30th July and Cruiser racing on 31st July.....5 action packed days of racing. For more info follow the link http://www.bmxcopenhagen.com/ |
Cambridge Riders taking on the World
Marc Willers - Kurt James - Logan Caesar - Dave Caesar & Cambridge based Sarah Walker will be out in Copenhagen competing across all five days of action.
Podcasts of racing will be available once racing is underway. Photographs from the event will also be available at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bmxcopenhagen/sets/ Check out the updates on Facebook and Twitter and come on NZ show the world who rules !! |
2011 BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - COPENHAGEN.
Cambridge father and son riders, Dave and Logan Caesar, are heading off to Copenhagen at the end of July to compete in the 2011 World BMX Champsionships. See more in rider profile.
Salt Lake City, Utah next destination for Cambridge riders.
Cambridge elite rider Marc Willers and Kurt James are heading to Salt Lake City, Utah for the next round of the ABA Nationals in Amercia. Marc is currently leading the mens table and this will be Kurt's first outing in the ABAs this season. Look out for more information, results and videos. GOOD LUCK guys !
Interview with Kurt James
A typical kiwi kid growing up on a farm close to Te Awamutu pulling donuts with four wheelers in the cow shed and causing havoc all over the farm. Find a hardcore dude obsessed with four wheelers and motocross from an early age and you will never guess that he also loves movies like Bridesmaids and The Hangover 2. He also listens to any music like Golden Oldies, and can not resist White Chocolate and Macadamia cookies.
"I am a strong believer in the phrase you can do whatever you set your mind too." Meet up and coming BMX super star, 19 year old Kurt Michael Kevin James from Cambridge, New Zealand. AKA Jimmy, Stu, fish. It soon became clear to me that this single minded ex pupil from St Peters School will achieve the one big goal set before him, to be an Olympic champion. Despite the fact that he is focused on achieving the dream there is no doubt that he is grounded in humility. Fully aware of the journey ahead he stated: "If you work hard towards the goal then you can get anywhere." Kurt made me understand that patience, hard work and taking every opportunity that arises will form part and parcel of a hard working career. It is clear that he knows that to become a world champion or gold medalist will take time but all the sacrifice that comes with the journey will be well worth it! Kurt knows this very well hence the quote on his website: "Live your dream, success is a journey, not a destination."
Currently in his second season racing in the Elite Men's category he is also working his way slowly towards a commercial pilots license. Despite many achievements and other goals it seems however that the love for BMX racing will be the main objective for the next few years. Last year, finally, after many years of racing at junior level, he raced his first Super Cross competition at Elite Men's level in South Africa and qualified for the quarter finals. "There is such a difference from junior categories where you might come up against 40-50 riders at the world championships, but at Elite Class a world cup event has anything from 140-240 elite men separated by seconds! Being at those races banging bars against guys you have idolised for all those years is the biggest learning point I have found. Importantly getting in the frame of mind where you have to beat these guys and believing you have the ability to do go as fast as them. You have to put it all together on race day overcoming the nerves, mistakes and excitement." According to High Performance BMX coach Ken Cools, Kurt is by far the most improved rider on the High Performance team. "It was just that," Kurt reflects with excitement. "It flicked a switch knowing that I can play with the big boys and being so young was awesome to know how far I had come in such a short period of time in my career." Positively he continued, "I have had a few big breakthroughs in my career so far but making the New Zealand High Performance team back in late 2008 was definitely a turning point reassuring me that I am good enough."
Turn the clock forward a few years and you will find Kurt training in Murrieta, California these days. He is sharing an apartment with Marc Willers. "I have the floor," he laughs. "But it is not as bad as it sounds. I have a mattress set up against the wall that gets put down at night. The apartment complex has a gym, pool and spa all inside a gated community next to a golf course. So, its really not to shabby." Other than training he was quick to point out that he is still 2-0 up over his room mate at indoor karts and 1-0 up at ten pin bowling. When it comes to pranks he most likely has the 1-0 lead over Marc as well. Recently Marc asked him to get some sausages. Kurt explained, "It was a quick decision to choose the ones on special, unfortunately I didn’t look that hard at the cover and they were Hebrew Kosher sausages, haha. It turns out he’s not so much of a fan."
Informal chat quickly turns back to why he is in California at the moment. A very focused young man explains, "A weekly layout for me would be in the gym Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings depending on the time of the year and training schedule. The BMX training range from general adaptation through to speed work closer to peak events. The afternoons on those days are spent either at the trails, or just a gentle ride. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are track and sprint days. Which also vary depending on time of the year and the race calendar." Like a card player with a Ace of Spades up his sleeve Kurt secretly adds, "There are also a few hours each week spent on training that I just can’t elaborate on unfortunately haha. As the Worlds are not too far away it is time to switch into the speed and skill phase."
Kurt is very appreciative towards Marc Willers and that Marc has a big impact on his life at this moment is evident. He often mentions Marc. "The impact of being able to train with him is huge! Having one of the fastest guys on the planet to try and catch everyday of the week has got to be good for training! And I can’t thank him enough for letting me stay for the summer. I believe he enjoys having me here as much as I like being here. It keeps him fresh on his toes and stops him from going insane." There is no doubt that Marc is someone who he respects.
Recently the duo raced in Amsterdam at the Papendal track near Arnhem. Kurt speaks about a track like nothing ever seen before. The jumps were bigger, the track was longer and to top it all the layout was also changed. What else could be different? Strong winds ensured that this world cup event will provide enough spectator excitement as well. Kurt talks about his experience at the competition. "Official practice was carnage, with 140 guys registered to race only 105 made the gate in qualifying. The rest were either carried off in a stretcher, or just pulled the pin knowing they were out of there depth. I found the track big and long! It was a good 80m longer than any other World Cup track. In conjunction with the wind and length made for a chronic leg burn that not many people were prepared for. The track is what I would call a practice track, it’s really good when riding by yourself. But when you get more riders next to you coming into the part where the track gets narrow and changes the direction, then it takes away the race factor and becomes more of follow the leader; more into survival mode." The experienced gained at this event was obvious. "It is not all about being the fastest guy. It is about who has the goods up top and is race prepared in all aspects. As the top 64 qualifiers are usually all within 1-2 seconds difference," Kurt says.
With the world championship in July, his objective in the short term is to get as fast as he possibly can. But to perform at the major events he needs to compete in other races. Young riders are under pressure to perform well as good results means increased funding. It seems like easy maths. Work hard. Improve your results. The outcome is more sponsorships and funding. More importantly a higher world ranking. The reality however is that nothing is easy and BMX riders learn this very quickly. For many the only way to get to other races is to fund the
costs themselves.Photo by Kurt - a day in Carlsbad, California. Between all the training he has to relax!
It is vital to have aspirations to compete in the World championship and the Olympics. But the journey is long and it is expensive. For Kurt it is about making the most of now and today. Recently he had the opportunity to visit YESS. YESS is a frame manufacturing company out of Canada. YESS is also his official sponsor and frame supplier since February 2011. He was introduced to the team and to learn the art on frame building. "I learned how hard it actually is to make a frame that can excel in all the areas key to BMX racing. Stiffness, looks, and to be as light as possible. But they have hit the nail on the head in all those areas. It really was a pleasure to be introduced to such a company." he explained. He is also involved in testing their frames.
There is no doubt that the future looks bright for young Kurt James. I think it is wise to comment at this stage that it will be worth your while to follow him as he climbs the ladder to success. The impression I have of him is that he will most likely not give up until he has achieved. He believes that all things are possible. That can only mean one thing to the BMX circle of professional riders. Watch out because someone is about to shake the ground you ride on! Grounded solidly to earth he has clear cut goals and objectives. Other goals are a career in aviation and to play an active part in BMX sport in the future someday. But for now, he is completely focused on BMX racing. Other forms of cycling takes no priority at the moment. He also wants to play an active role in raising the profile of the sport. He often reaches out to primary schools in the Cambridge area. He says, "I believe being out there for things like Christmas Parades and having a website for members of the public to view and follow do a lot for the image of not only myself, but the sport."
"I would like to give a shout out to YESS, YESS products, LEATT braces, BIKE NZ, SPARC, the ADASTRA foundation and my Mum and Dad for there continued support through trying to make it to the top. I invite you to visit my website www.KurtJamesOnline.com and to follow me on Twitter KurtJames167 and Facebook under Kurt James. If you have any questions on the sport or me, don’t hesitate to ask. Also a big thank you to Stephan and everybody at www.myfixie.co.nz for approaching me for the interview."
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Marc Willers wins UCI Supercross World Cup round in Holland.
Cambridge rider Marc Willers continues to show the world why he is currently the best by winning the recent round of the UCI Supercross World Cup in Papendal, Holland. With one of the longest and challenging tracks so far of the season, Marc came out on top and won the final. This places Marc on top of the Supercross World rankings.
Cambridge rider Kurt James, who is currently living and training in USA with Marc was also racing at Papendal. Kurt qualfied through the strong field to make it to the mains and came up just short in making it through to the quarters.
Cambridge was also represented in the womens with Sarah Walker, who now lives and trains in Cambridge, also winning the womens event and making it a double for New Zealand and Cambridge. Cambridge Home of Champions.
Cambridge rider Kurt James, who is currently living and training in USA with Marc was also racing at Papendal. Kurt qualfied through the strong field to make it to the mains and came up just short in making it through to the quarters.
Cambridge was also represented in the womens with Sarah Walker, who now lives and trains in Cambridge, also winning the womens event and making it a double for New Zealand and Cambridge. Cambridge Home of Champions.
Kurt James 2nd in Canada.
Cambridge rider Kurt James is currently based in the warmer climates of USA living and training with Marc Willers during the NZ winter. Whilst there, Kurt took the opportunity to travel to Canada and compete in a UCI round. Although a small race meet the quality of riders was world class. Top US rider Nic Long and David Herman had travelled to race, aswell as the top Canadian men. In Day 1 racing, Kurt made through to the final and finished a solid 4th, just missing out on a podium finish. Day 2 racing and Kurt was finding his form and qualified through to the final. This time Kurt finished 2nd and took a well earned podium position.
After racing Kurt took some time to look round the Yess factory and then travelled back to USA to continue his training in the sun.
After racing Kurt took some time to look round the Yess factory and then travelled back to USA to continue his training in the sun.
