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USA Cycling Announces 2025 UCI BMX Freestyle World Championships Team

By: Angelina Palermo  October 23, 2025

Seven athletes will be attending the World Championships in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 4-6, 2025  

The 2025 UCI BMX Freestyle World Championships will take on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 4-6, 2025. 

 

Team USA heads into the event after a standout season on the UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup circuit. Hannah Roberts (Buchanan, Mich.; Hyper BMX) and Justin Dowell (Virginia Beach, Va.; Hyper BMX) both claimed victories recently in Shanghai, with Marcus Christopher (Canton, Ohio; DK Bicycles) taking the win earlier in the season in Montpellier. Roberts currently leads the women’s overall standings, with Dowell and Christopher tied in the men’s overall lead.  

 

Joining them in Saudi Arabia are Nick Bruce (Youngstown, Ohio; Huffy Bicycles), Bryce Tryon (Lodi, Calif.; Free Agent Bikes), Jacob Theim (Kennard, Neb.; Huffy Bikes), and Nate McAllister (Pasadena, Md.; Pedal Pushers BMX) all looking to leave their mark on the world stage.  

 

The Team USA Roster is as follows: 

 

Elite Men 

Nick Bruce (Youngstown, Ohio; Huffy Bicycles) 

Marcus Christopher (Canton, Ohio; DK Bicycles) 

Justin Dowell (Virginia Beach, V.A.; Hyper BMX) 

Bryce Tryon (Lodi, Calif.; Free Agent Bikes) 

Jacob Theim (Kennard, Neb.; Huffy Bikes) 

Nate McAllister (Pasadena, Md.; Pedal Pushers BMX) 

 

Elite Women 

Hannah Roberts (Buchanan, Mich.; Hyper BMX) 

 

*Perris Benegas has declined her nomination. 


 USA Cycling’s participation in the World Championships is made possible through the support of dedicated donors and partners. To support the USA Cycling National Team, members can donate to the USA Cycling Foundation here. USA Cycling's supporting partner for this event includes HOVERAir, who shares our mission to elevate the sport and inspire the next generation of cyclists.