Sarasota hosts the only U.S. stop on the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup calendar

SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Some of the best BMX riders in the sport are competing in Sarasota in the final two rounds of the 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Cup, with results counting toward Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualification.Sarasota BMX, in partnership with USA BMX and Visit Sarasota County, is hosting Rounds 9 and 10 on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, according to a news release from Visit Sarasota County. The rounds are the season finale of the 10-round international series and the only stop in the United States on the event’s 2026 calendar.Season titles and Olympic qualificationOverall season titles will be decided in men’s elite, women’s elite, men’s under-23 and women’s under-23 categories. Rider competes on home trackTyler Henry, a BMX rider, recently began calling Sarasota home.“I moved here to be able to train on a high-quality track,” Henry said, “I’ve dreamt of it a couple of times, being a Florida boy, having the Florida fans here. It means a lot to me. You know, I have a lot of supporters, an