UCI BMX World Championships — July 27-31 2011 Copenhagen

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Newsletter – Highlights from UCI BMX World Championships 2011 in Copenhagen

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UCI BMX World Championships 2011 is now sadly over – we had a lot of extreme, nerve-packing action all week, and we’re so lucky to have most of it on pictures and videos.
Check out our Youtube channel and Youtube – behind the scenes. Download all our pictures at Flickr.com and remember to give credit to Kristoffer West.

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.

The winners
After three beautiful days with challenge and elite time trial competitions at UCI BMX World Championships in Copenhagen, adrenaline and action filled the track when the absolute BMX elite competed for the prestigious World Championships titles.
Joris Daudet from France and Mariana Pajon from Columbia both had a great run and took the titles.

Exclusive stories from all over the world
Our Tweetamigo-team has been working hard all week to get various perspectives from the event – all from riders worst crashes, Tattoos, fans and many more. See all their Tweets, pictures and videos here.

Hope you all had a great time in Copenhagen and enjoyed UCI BMX World Championships 2011.

 

All the best,
BMX Copenhagen



 

 

Parking information

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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!

UCI BMX Worlds in Copenhagen – ready, set, go

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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…

Newsletter – Practical information

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Only 5 days to go…

We are getting there – are you ready?

Pratical information:
Public transport from Copenhagen to the venue:

Metro (“Sundby” and “Bella Center” is within walking distance from the venue)

Bus # 30 from Copenhagen Central Station – Get of at the corner of Vejlandsallé/Lossepladsvej

Go by bike to the venue (20 min. away from Copenhagen Central Station)

Parking – Use the parking area at Bella Center (limited options close to the venue). Parking fees: DKK 20/hour. Minimum DKK 15 and maximum DKK 80 for a full day.

Venue adress: BMX Copenhagen – Ved Slusen 2, 2450 Copenhagen SV

Schedule for the event

Information about Copenhagen

Get the new BMX Worlds Copenhagen App – and you have all infomation in one place. It’s cool & it’s for free. iPhone go to App store: Bmxcopenhagen & Android Market: Bmxcopenhagen – Check it out! Get more infomation here

Remember to watch our video: BMX starts excited for UCI BMX Worlds in Copenhagen

See you soon,

BMX Copenhagen

Newsletter – New App

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Countdown – Only 12 days to go…

What’s on!

Get the new BMX Worlds Copenhagen App – It’s cool & it’s for free. iPhone go to App store: Bmxcopenhagen & Android Market: Bmxcopenhagen – Check it out! Get more infomation here

Get a sneak peak of the cool BMX Worlds merchandise from Faithwear

Buy your ticket online today – Guarantee yourself a ticket and avoid queing at the entrance Purchase ticket. Chrildren under 10 – free entrance.

On sale – limited number of VIP tickets for the Worlds. Go buy your VIP ticket today. More info right here

Don’t miss the Opening Ceremony of the UCI BMX World Championships 2011 – a spectacular show taking place at the City Hall Square (Rådhuspladsen) in Central Copenhagen July 26 at 19.30 – 21.30. More info right here 

Remember to follow us on Twitter/bmxcopenhagen. Daily tweets and during the Worlds we will Tweet cool live stuff..

Watch our latest video – The official promotion video. Watch it right here

Stay tuned – more news coming up soon…
All the best,

BMX Copenhagen

 

Faithwear – get a sneak peak of the cool Worlds merchandise

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Faithwear is once again official merchandiser for the UCI BMX World Championships. It means you’ll find plenty of cool Faithwear merchandise during the Worlds in Copenhagen. We are thrilled to have Faithwear here in Copenhagen and look forward to see what they’ve come up with this year. Check below to get a sneak peak… Looks awesome

New BMX Copenhagen App

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Get our new BMX Copenhagen App. It is cool and it is FREE – For iPhones go to App store: BmxCopenhagen & Android Market: Bmxcopenhagen.

Get all information about schedule, riders, venue, tickets, transport etc. All you need for a perfect UCI BMX World Championships 2011. Go get it!



 

 

Pre Practice Leading up to the Worlds 2011

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In the weeks leading up to the Worlds you can pre practice at the BMX clubs close to Copenhagen: Roskilde BMX Club, Køge BMX Club and Sorø BMX club. Please notice that you have to contact the specific club to arrange and book your practice session. You’ll find contact info and websites below.

Roskilde BMX Club

Contact: Ronnie Lück (President): E. ronni@oneluck.dk

Køge BMX Club

Contact: Joy Nordkvist (President): E. joy@teamrike.dk

Sorø BMX Club

Contact: Johnny Winther (President): E. formanden@soroebmx.dk

Morten Therkildsen – New Danish BMX Champion 2011

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The Danish Championships 2011 was held in Copenhagen, June 13th.

The final was a close race between Morten Therkildsen and Klaus Boegh Andresen with action all the way to the finish line. It was the first title Morten Therkildsen won after a series of second places and close races. Morten said “It’s really great to finally win the Danish Championship and I’m now feeling ready for the Worlds in July”.

Coach Christian Munk Poulsen was pleased with the high level from the Danish BMX elite, and have great expectations for the riders at the World Championships in Copenhagen July 27-31.

 

Meet our promotion team at the Euro Rounds 5+6 in Prague

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Meet our BMX Worlds 2011 promotion team at the Euro Rounds 5+6 in Prague, Bohnice  on May 6-7! Visit our stand in the expo area and get free give aways, information material on the event and much more.