Bmx Stars Battle For Coveted Spots At Uci World Pump Track Championships

Cape Town recently played host to Africas only UCI World Pump Track Championships Qualifier on Sunday, offering riders from across the country and the continent a rare chance to compete for a place in the World Championship Finals.

A pump track is a purpose-built track for cycling, and has a circuit of rollers, banked turns and features designed to be ridden completely by riders 'pumping'generating momentum by moving their body up and down, instead of pedaling or pushing.

This years event took place at Generation Schools Sandown Institute in Cape Town, marking the first time the qualifier has been hosted in the Western Cape, following previous editions in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng.

Designed by Velosolutions and its CEO, Claudio Caluori, the Generation Schools Sandown track is known for its tight, technical layout, making it one of the most challenging pump tracks in the world.

Riders had to navigate multiple transfer options and challenging wind engines that tested both speed and skill, ensuring a thrilling race for competitors and spectators alike.