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216 BMX riders from 26 countries train in Sarasota ahead of World Cup
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County said 216 BMX riders from 26 countries are training at the Youth Athletic Complex ahead of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup.The competition is scheduled for Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Sarasota BMX Supercross. The UCI lists Sarasota as a stop on its 2026 BMX Racing World Cup calendar. The event brings riders from around the world to the Suncoast for two days of competition.Strider Cup World Championship in SarasotaAccording to Sarasota County, the BMX facility has amateur and supercross tracks. The county said the complex was upgraded in 2016 and includes 5-meter and 8-meter ramps. Sarasota County describes the track as the nation’s oldest continuously operating BMX track.Learn more about the county’s BMX Supercross facility at https://loom.ly/Be9PvOU.Find race details at https://loom.ly/-GlTCls.
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