UCI World Championships Paulinia, Brazil

On Friday, July 26th, The UCI BMX World Championships kicked off with the Cruiser races in beautiful Paulinia, Brazil. With one of the best tracks in World Championship history, the riders were stunned when the entered the awesome arena where the race was to be held. A smooth tacks was highlighted with a huge Pro section, for the elite riders to take, and the Pros were happy to see such a sight. Wade Bootes commented on this as a real BMX track, perfect for the pro riders to show the world their true skills.
Friday night kicked off the World Championship quest, as the Cruiser riders in the junior elite and Senior elite classes raced for the much sought after rainbow stripped jersey and gold medal. The Elite main event was packed with international stars, with riders like Stumpfhauser, Becerine, Prokop and Boutte.

All day in qualifying, Randy Stumpfhauser was looking as the fastest rider, being unbeaten all day strait up to the main event. He lined up for the main with determination in his eyes, as he knew he could take the title. As the gate fell, it was Team USA's Randy Stumpfhauser with the holeshot and the power to take the victory. As Stumpy held his lead up to the pro section, he aired it out, with style on his way to his first Pro World Championship victory! The crowd erupted with joy, as Randy is an international superstar and it showed with his fans in Brazil. This may have been one of Randy brightest moments in BMX, but look to take it one step further on Sunday when the Elite men's 20" race lines up for competition.

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.

UCI World Championship Elite Cruiser Results
1. RANDY STUMPFHAUSER Huffy/Fox - USA
2. CRISTIAN BECERINE ARG
3. MICHAL PROKOP CZE
4. CLEMENT DOBY FRA
5. FLORENT BOUTTE FRA
6. DEIVLIN BALTAZAR BRA
7. JONATHAN SUAREZ VEN
8. ANGELO BRAGAGNOLI NETO BRA