BMX NATIONAL PROGRAM KICKS OFF 2014 SEASON IN TEXAS

Team to compete this week at US Cup events to kick off the 2014 National Team program

(Ottawa, ON – April 1, 2014) The Canadian BMX team will be kicking off its 2014 season this week at the BMX Texas US Cup in DeSoto, Texas, USA.

Classified as a UCI race, the race in DeSoto offers the opportunity for the Canadian team members to earn valuable UCI points while providing riders with a good warm up for the 2014 Supercross season.

The three-day competition starts on April 4.

CANADIAN TEAM – BMX Texas US Cup

Rosemary Adams (Women Pro)

Jim Brown (Elite Men)

Drew Mechielsen (16 girls)

Hayden Mechielsen (Junior Men/17-18 boys)

James Palmer (A Pro)

Mischa Partridge (A Pro)

Brandon Reid (A Pro)

Alex Tougas (15 boys) [World U15 Champion]

Amelia Walsh (Women Pro) [Canadian Elite Champion]

Corey Walsh (A Pro)

Ken Cools, Head Coach

Adam Muys, Coach

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