The 4th round of the ‘Czech BMX Championship Annual Competition’ was held at the BMX course on Kralovsky Park, Mariánské Lázně, Czech Republic on 07 June 2008
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Event Details:
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Age groups:
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6 - ???
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Top event:
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Elite Riders
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Number of different categories:
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10
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Total prize money on offer:
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20000CZK - ₤690.00
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Course length:
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circa 300m
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Major 1800 turns:
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3
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Weather conditions:
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Bright and sunny in the morning, clouding over in the afternoon
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Main sponsor:
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WAYSTONE
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Photographs:
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http://mirasoft.cz/galerie/bikros/
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The Outcome:
• Approximately 120 competitors in all events
• 300 spectators watched the thrills and spills of top level BMX racing
• Final of the Elite Title held over 3 rounds
• Winner or the Elite Title: Lukáš Tamme - (Prague)
• Lukáš Tamme (28) has represented the Czech Republic at international events and is hoping to obtain a place in the Czech Olympic team
• Strong field for this group including a local favourite
• Sideshow – acrobatic high jumping on bikes
• Youngest competitor 4 years old – BMX club president’s daughter
• Prizes handed out to the top 8 of each category
WAYSTONE provided sponsorship to the amount of ₤3000 - this went towards:
• Major improvements to the bends on the course
• Unique WAYSTONE long sleeved BMX shirts for the winners of each category
• Prize money
• Radio advert
• Accommodation and appearance money for the top riders