UCI World Championships Paulinia, Brazil

The UCI Worlds continued on Sunday with the elite men's race, and it was to be one of the best World Championships in recent memory. An estimated 10,000 screaming fans were reported to be on hand to watch the 2002 World Championship and see the pros do their stuff. With an awesome track and great pool of talent, Wade Bootes and Randy Stumpfhauser made there way into the main event, after a lot of tough racing. Wade, who has been concentrating on his Mountain bike racing all summer, surprised many with his fast turnaround time of getting ready on his BMX bike, as he was one of the dominate riders at the event. Randy had already captured the attention of all in attendance with his huge win on Friday nights cruiser World Championship title, so the chance of a rider to double up with World Championships at the event made people buzz.
As the riders lined up for the main event, the tension was high, but Randy and Wade were ready. The gate fell and team USA's Kyle Bennett had the holeshot, with Randy and Wade in tow. The 3 riders looked as if they were attached as they entered the first turn, but Kyle had a slight advantage over the others. It seemed like they all rode the exact same speed the entire course, and at the finish, the result was the same. Bennett first, Stumpfhauser 2nd and Bootes 3rd. For Randy, it made for yet again one of the best weekends of his BMX career, with a 1st and 2nd at the World Championships, and Wade once again reminded us of how great of a bike rider that he is any sport he rides. Both riders stood atop the award podium, proud with the days results.
Randy now is getting ready to go for his first NBL #1 AA Pro title, to go with his 2001 NBL #1 Cruiser Pro title, as he goes into he NBL Grands in a close battle for the title. Wade Heads off to Durango, CO this weekend for round #45 of the Norba Schedule, and both riders will be competing in next months X-Games BMX downhill event.

Randy's sponsors include Huffy Bicycles, Fox Racing, Smith Eye Wear, IRC Siren Tires, AC Components, Vans Shoes, Marwi Ti Spokes, Alex Rims, Shimano, Wellgo, Velo, Powerbar, Head Lock, Revenge, CTI 2, Champion Nutrition, S and M Bars and Forks, Double A Marketing, and BMXpros.com.

Wade's Sponsors include Trek, Volkswagen, O'Neal, Oakley, AC Components, Vans Shoes, Bombshell, IRC Tires, THE numberplates and Pads, ATI, Marwi Ti Spokes, Powerbar, Head Lock, Double A Marketing, Toolshed, BMXpros.com, WadeBootes.com, and Champion Nutrition.

UCI World Championship Elite Men's Results
1-Kyle Bennett (USA)-Gold medal
2-Randy Stumpfhauser (USA) Huffy/Fox-Silver Medal
3-Wade Bootes (Australia) Trek/VW/Oneal-Bronze Medal
4-Jonathan Suarez (Venezuela)
5-Cristian Becerine (Argentina)
6-Jason Richardson (USA)
7-Greg Romero (USA)
8-Jean-Christo Tricard (France)