The UCI BMX World
Championships 2011 in Copenhagen proved that the sport can be both extreme and nerve-racking and action packed when the championships saw the strongest field ever at a World Championships.
The UCI BMX World
Championships 2011 in Copenhagen proved that the sport can be both extreme and nerve-racking and action packed when the championships saw the strongest field ever at a World Championships.
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18,000 fans created a fantastic atmosphere
A total of 18,000 fans gathered in Copenhagen to cheer their favorite riders through the races where 2,200 athletes competed. The world renowned track in Copenhagen and bright summer days offered the perfect venue for five days of hardcore competition and happy ambience.
Strongest field ever
This year’s World Championships presented the strongest field ever seen at a Championship with 132 riders including Olympic champions, reigning World Champions, European champions and World Cup champions. The competition was as tough as the field and Copenhagen presented a five day long show off from the world’s best riders.
Brand new Time trial Championship
With the all new Time Trial Super Finals World Championship discipline this year’s championships brought extra excitement to the already action packed competition. The additional discipline gave room for both surprises from the Norwegian rider André Fossa Aguiluz and a double gold for the Australian juniors.
There are 350 volunteers making the UCI BMX World Championships in wonderful Copenhagen possible.
Actually, Danish sport is known for its many volunteers, and in fact 2011 is European Year of Vol
unteers
We love our volunteers: they are an invaluable resource. That is why we have chosen – here on the last day of the championships – to make “I’m a volunteer” a theme for our tweetamigos.
Here
are some of them – THANK YOU so much all of you for your efforts:
Remember to visit our ‘behind the scenes YouTube channel‘.
Apparently there’s a lot of love in Copenhagen these days, people really love BMX! That’s why we made the
theme for our tweetamigos: ‘I love BMX because…’. Here’s a bit of what they came up with. For more visit our behind the scenes YouTube channel – enjoy!
… and just to give you an idea – Lars means business:
… so does the French fans.
As some of you have probably noticed, during this year’s edition of the UCI World Championships our tweetamigos have been working under a variety of themes, to give you a different insight into parts of the BMX sport.
And, well – here’s an example: tattoos are something that BMX sport has embraced. Everyone seems to have … several. That was why we made tattooing a theme.
Our two female tweetamigos, @laurakjeldbjerg and @anecaecilie, were especially pleased when Marc Villers agreed to tell the story of his tattoos. Check out
our tattoo Flickr set … it’s super cool!
Brian Carrillo is especially proud of his Monsters Energy tattoo:

Maik Baier, Germany, and his tattoos:

Josh Mayers and his tattoos:

Barry Nobles, USA, is a real tattoo-fan:

In connection with the UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen, social media is one of the things we focus on.
One of the main focal points for the production of content is our Tweetamigos: dedicated volunteers who report
via smartphones.
They are here for you, to give some great insights that you wouldn’t normally get. Visit our mashup and you’ll get the idea.

From left:
@mxmajatarp
@louisebligaard
@wisnewski
@bmxmarie
@OcThom
@anecaecilie
@laurakjeldbjerg
@OcNille,
Nice eh?
You got to to check our “behind the scenes” YouTube channel.
For instance: Today, we asked some of the world’s best BMX riders about their worst crashes. We quickly realized that BMX riding is not a sport for the faint-hearted. Crashes are common, and every rider worth his or her salt has experienced them.
Sarah Walker from New Zealand broke three bones in her hand in a crash in South Africa.
Sam Willoughby (AUS) failed a jump, fell 30 feet and landed on his leg and injuring it badly.
A broken jaw and concussion was the result when Dutch rider Raymond van der Biezen’s bike let him down during a race.
Marc Willers (NZ) was carried buy cheapest cialis online on the door of a truck after a crash, which he can’t remember because of the concussion he suffered.
Australian rider Caroline Buchanan’s foot got caught in her rear wheel during the world cup series, and she had to withdraw from the race because of a broken shoulder.
In spite of the serious injuries they suffer, the riders agree that it’s important not to show weakness after a crash, and as far as possible to get up and look cool.
If you need a parking space during the UCI BMX Worlds check out the parking plan. Parking on Lossepladsvej is only allowed on the track/venue side! The opposite side of the road is left open for emergency access – risk of a fine.
- Teams
Teams with fewer than 50 riders will receive 1 parking permit
Teams with more than 50 riders will receive 2 parking permits
Permits are being handed out at the Team Registration office at the venue
- Public
Public parking takes place at Bella Center (Center Boulevard 5, 2300 Copenhagen S/see map). Please notice there is a parking fee.
Please note – NO dogs allowed at the
venue due to safety regulations!
In 4 days The UCI BMX World Championships 2011 will set of and offers world class action, speed and drama when the World’s best BMX riders compete in Copenhagen. The BMX Worlds in Copenhagen is among the biggest events in Denmark in 2011 and includes participants from all around the world.
You’ll find classes ranging from 5 years old up to 45+. However, the major attraction is the elite classes where top professional riders compete to become the World Champion – and to collect vital ranking points for Olympic Qualification.
During the Worlds there will be loads of shows and entertainment – Including famous bands, DJs and entertaining activities.
The event takes place on July 27-31 at the Copenhagen BMX Track. Address: Ved Slusen 2, 2450 Copenhagen (Close to Bella Center Metro)
Pro Elite on Friday and
Saturday!
Opening Show
Come join us celebrating the opening of the UCI BMX World Championships 2011 at the City Hall Square (Raadhuspladsen) in Copenhagen – July 26 from 19.30 – 21.30.
A spectacular show and Opening Ceremony will take place in central Copenhagen with highlighting of each participating country, raise of the UCI flag, official welcome speeches, concert with famous Danish Rock band; The Floor is made of Lava, Freestyle show presented by Red Bull; Viki Gomez and Petr Kraus, DJs and a lot of surprises.
Hope to see all of you…
In addition
to the roofed rider’s area offered free of charge to all national teams it is also possible to rent a separate area where national teams can do their own set-up (and still have access to the rider’s area). The additional area is only open from Thursday July 28 at 14.30. Closes on Saturday July 30 at 19.00. The area is only for national teams that want their own set-up or a supplement to the rider’s area. Arrival and set-up can only be done on Thursday July 28 between 14.30 and 16.30. Departure must be done on Saturday July 30 at 19.00 at the latest.
Price: 200 € for 1 area of 20 m2 (electricity is available). 40 m2 is 400 € and so forth.
Booking: info@bmxcopenhagen.com
Required information: Team name, nationality, contact person, invoice address, email, mobile phone number, number of areas.
Invoice will be issued and is to be paid in cash (in EURO) upon arrival. Cancellations no later than three days before (July 25). In case of no show, invoice (full amount) will be sent after the event.
Roofed rider’s area is being offered without any costs to all national teams, see venue plan
Get our official
event programme here. Or get at the venue during UCI BMX World Championships 2011 in Copenhagen. Loads of information, event schedule, riders profile, whats on in Copenhagen etc. Check it out.