This weekend sees the UCI BMX World Champs happening in Pietermaritzburg , KZN. There will be approximately 1100 riders from over 30 nations taking part which will ensure some thrilling racing. The  riders have described the track as long, technical and hard, but they seem to enjoy it and love the start hill. Check out the event schedule and some photos from the practise days below.

Friday 30 July
09h00 – UCI BMX World Challenge 14 and over, master classes to Main Finals
12h00 – Autograph signing session
14h00 – UCI BMX World Challenge 14 and over, master classes medal ceremony
14h30 – Elite women, junior women practice
15h00 – Junior men practice
15h30 – Elite men practice
16h00 – Junior men, junior women time trials

Saturday 31 July
09h00 – Elite riders warm-up
10h00 – Elite men and Elite women time trials
12h25 – Junior men warm up
13h30 – UCI BMX World Championships – junior women, junior men, elite women, elite men motos to main finals
17h10 – UCI BMX World Championships – junior women, junior men, elite women, elite men medal ceremony

Sunday 1 August
09h00 – World Challenge Cruiser 12, 13-14,15-16,17-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45+ motos to main Finals
14h30 – World Challenge Cruiser 12, 13-14,15-16,17-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45+ medal ceremony
15h00 – World Championship Cruiser Junior Women, junior, elite women, elite motos to main Finals
18h00 – World Championship Cruiser Junior Women, junior, elite women, elite medal ceremony
18h15 – Closing ceremony

Images courtesy www.bmxsa.co.za