BMX Weekly

First Podcast of 2017 with myself and Dr. J talking a little season preview, as we go into the USA BMX season opener in Phoenix next week alongside what's been going on in the last few months in the BMX race world. We finish up with some Q&A with the Dr. and I ask him what do you do when you get on the gate between Purse and Leveque for a semi? Who was faster Nelson or Romero? Did the Dr. blow it in the main at the 2004 Worlds? What bmxers talk too much politics on Facebook and will Trump make American great again. Check it out.

New Podcast - The GOAT episode with Dr J. We go into debate mode on this and who really is the Greatest Racer Of All Time both in men and women? Stu Thompson, Gary Ellis, Sam Willoughby, Maris Strombergs, Mariana Pajon, Cheri Elliott, David Clinton, Pistol Pete, Greg Hill and the list goes on. We look at all of the big names from each decade alongside everyone's feedback and views on the subject from our Facebook post. Check it out.

Quick 30 Podcast with Switzerland's David Graf after his big win in Saint-Etienne, France this past weekend. David also goes back to the Rio Olympics and shares his own take on his racing from the games to all of the experiences that go into racing on the big stage. We also touch on his season as a whole. Including, riding and training in Switzerland and plans moving forward into 2017 without a major bike sponsor. It's always good to talk with David - he's one of my favorite Elite guys not just on the track but off of it as well. Check it out.

Martin Murray Podcast posted. Growing up in the UK riding for prolific's 90s UK Team - Titan, Cyclecraft and UGP. Martin talks about not having it easy in a very tough class through his Amateur years before finally taking his first Masterclass Title mid 90s. We talk about the 1999 head-to-head with Dylan Clayton for the UK Elite National Title winning it on the very last turn in the last main event of the year. Martin talks about his time in the US, getting burnt-out on the UK scene, racing 4x and deciding to call it quits and transitioning into the bicycle industry. We also talk about his brother Stephen's crash in Baltimore resulting in him being paralyzed and the emotions that followed. In addition to, an update on how his brother is doing since returning to the UK earlier this year. We hit on today's racing and a whole lot more. Check it out.

Quick 30 - With George Costa talking more USABMX Grands and insight on his team Answer / Rennen winning Team Trophy for the year and what it takes to run a successful team with an extensive team roster. We also touch on Amateur racing in the US, the saturated race market and some of the am riders to keep an eye on at the 2017 World Championships, which will be in the States on their home US turf.

Quick 30 - USA BMX Grands Wrap up with Dr J - recapping the Pro action and results, who won and the older class divisions at the Greastest Race on Earth. We also touch on the Pro Spectacular as an event alongside an update on team changes and industry moves going into the off season.

Quick 30 Podcast with Donny Robinson, as he goes into this weekend's USA BMX Grands before hanging up his helmet for retirement. Donny talks about the emotions before his last race and how things are going with the new projects he has been transitioning into this year with USA BMX's S.T.E.M program and BMX Racing Beginners League. We finish up with a quick Q&A session including questions with who was his toughest competitor during his career and what Teams he wished he never rode for. Lots covered - check it out.

Quick 30 min. podcast with Greg Romero to chat about everything he's got going on over at BMXTraining.com, which includes: a new launch, some future projects, insights and what what he's got planned ahead for the website. We also talk a little about his own racing, possible goals and events he wants to pursue in 2017 and we wrap it up with a QnA session including who was tougher to beat between John Purse and Christophe Leveque.

News and views in the race world with Dr. J. heading into the USA BMX Grand Nationals in a few weeks. We wrap up the last few rounds of the UCI World Cup, the Fall Nationals in Lake Perris and what the latest is going into "silly season" in the race industry.

Paul talked about his early BMX days during the 80s, the London scene and racing in such a tough age group during the first few years of his career. Paul talks about the riders he grew up with, hitting the road every weekend with his dad and later his time working for Ride Magazine, his first trip to the US and announcing for 10 years at the X-Games. As usual, we head to facebook for a Q&A session and a lot more.