BMX Racing
Team USA
About BMX Racing
Bicycle Motocross (BMX) Racing originated in Southern California in the late 1970s. BMX is where riders are tested on dirt tracks with rollers, jumps, and turns to challenge their skills. Many riders start a BMX race, but through elimination rounds, only 8 make it to the final event, and the first person to cross the finish line wins. BMX was officially recognized by the International Cycling Union (UCI) in 1993. The sport made its Olympic debut at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Over the years, Team USA has proven to be a top contender on the international stage.
A BMX bike has just a singlespeed gear with either a 20”- or 24”-wheel diameter, with 20” being the regulated wheel size for professionals. A typical race only lasts about 30-40 seconds, but riders compete in several rounds throughout the day of racing.
Join The Team
Most BMX racers start their journey at their local track, attending their first race through USA BMX. Once a rider begins to excel on the national stage, USA Cycling integrates them into the national team program and begins sending them to international events.
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Compete Internationally
What is the National Team Designation?
USA Cycling is responsible for supporting and guiding athletes capable of winning Olympic medals, while also identifying, recruiting and developing future Games athletes. Our vision is to be amongst the very best in the world at talent identification, athlete development, management and preparation in all cycling disciplines. The National Team Designation is considered a critical means for achieving this vision. The support provided through the program seeks to offset some of the expenses associated with preparing for and participating in international sport. The program aims to support and assist athletes with the greatest potential to win medals at the Olympic Games and World Championships.
To learn more about the National Team Designation Criteria and Support, click here.
MEET THE TEAM
BMX Racing World Cups
2026
June 14-15, 2026: Sarrains, FRA
June 21-22, 2026: Papendal, NED
TBD, China
September 20-21, 2026: Sarasota, USA
For the most up-to-date information, please visit: UCI BMX World Cups
BMX Racing World Championships
July 18-19, 2026
Brisbane, Australia
For the most up-to-date information, please visit: UCI BMX World Championships
UCI Pump Track World Championships
October 16-17, 2026
Beijing, China
Learn more at Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships
Selection Process
USA Cycling is responsible for selecting the athletes who represent the United States in Protected Competitions through an extensive selection process.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ATHLETE EVENT SELECTION PROCESS
Selection Committee
The discipline-specific selection committee provides oversight and accountability of the athlete nomination process. They ensure that the athlete selection procedures are followed and that criteria – both automatic and discretionary - are applied appropriately to nominate athletes. Once confirmed, they approve the athlete nominations.
Each discipline-specific selection committee is composed of three volunteers – a 10 Year Athlete, discipline expert unrelated to USA Cycling, and USA Cycling Discipline Director. Each selection committee includes at least one-third 10 Year Athlete Representatives as required by the USOPC Bylaws. Athlete Representatives on the selection committees are approved by USA Cycling’s Athletes’ Advisory Council.
The BMX Racing Selection Committee is as follows:
- Barry Nobles - 10 Year Athlete
- Mike Day - 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist
- USA Cycling Discipline Director
All members of the Selection Committee and USA Cycling Sport Performance staff participating in a selection must comply with USA Cycling’s Statement of Ethics and Conflict of Interest Policy.
German
Medina
Background
Medina joined the organization in March 2023 to run the USA Cycling BMX Racing National Team program. Medina has raced BMX since 1983, and was one of the first pioneers of the sport to start bringing science based training to the early years of BMX Racing in Colombia.
Medina previously worked for the Colombian Olympic Committee from 2007-2022 coaching the BMX Racing team since the sports Olympic debut in 2008. Over the past four Olympic Games, the Colombian BMX Team has raced to six Olympic medals under his guidance, including two gold medals won by Mariana Pajon.
Jim
Miller
Background
A successful professional cyclist in his own right, Jim coached several cyclists on the side and eventually retired from racing in 1999 to focus solely on his flourishing coaching career. After developing several notable cyclists, he originally came to USA Cycling to run the women’s road program in 2002. After earning Coach of the Year distinctions from the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee in 2003 & 2004, Jim was promoted to director of endurance programs, overseeing the development of American junior, U23, and women endurance athletes in road and track cycling. After making significant strides toward the USA Cycling National Development Program’s goal of developing the next generation of American cyclists, he was named Vice President of Athletics in 2010. In 2017, Jim left USA Cycling to become the Vice President of Business Development for Training Peaks. Unable to resist the Olympic call, he returned to USA Cycling in 2020 as the Chief of Sport Performance. He has earned the International Olympic Committee’s highest honor for coaches, the Order of Ikkos, three times, all for coaching 3-time Olympic Champion Kristen Armstrong to victory.
