We had a great time Sarasota at the Inaugural Strider World Championship! Here are the results from the racing action on Sunday 10/16...Make sure to head over to StriderLife and add your voice, photos, and video to the discussion!
2 Year Olds
A Main
[1] Austin Dietz #210 North Port, Florida, USA
[2] Liam Twohig #216 Winter Garden, Florida, USA
[3] Max Johnson #212 Osprey, Florida, USA
[4] Evan R. Jennings #205 Casper, Wyoming, USA
[5] Mikaela Gilbert #201 Atlanta, Georgia, USA
[6] Chase Miller #208 White Lake, Michigan, USA
[7] Eric Canoura II #206 Jacksonville, Florida, USA
[8] Noah Ryan #215 Sarasota, Florida, USA
B Main
[1] Jordan Booker #218 Bradenton, Florida, USA
[2] Anthony Parisi #217 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[3] Lilani Pringle #207 Archer, Florida, USA
[4] Patrik Dinka #209 Trencin, Slovakia
[5] Sarge Campbell #211 Lexington, Kentucky, USA
[6] Stephanie Carroll #214 Cape Coral, Florida, USA
[7] Merrick Richardson #219 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[8] Andrew Smyth #204 Dublin, Ireland
[DNS] Matthew Molina #202 Hialeah, Florida, USA
[DNS] Christian Molina #203 Hialeah, Florida, USA
3 Year Olds
A Main
[1] Haruki Nomoto #306 Yokohamashi, Japan
[2] James Leavitt #308 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
[3] Adrian Dinka #317 Trencin, Slovakia
[4] Brady Colbert #305 Utica, New York, USA
[5] Itsuki Koyama #373 Japan
[6] Aviel Paulino #315 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[7] Avery Whitlow #302 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[8] Jorge Cajas #321 Sunny Isles, Florida, USA
[9] Tommi #318 London, England
[10] Thomas Montaldo #325 Sorrento, Florida, USA
B Main
[1] Takuma Fenderson #304 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[2] Dylan Harnage #327 Valrico, Florida, USA
[3] Blaze Pike #316 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[4] Callum Olenec #307 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[5] Jackson Chaney #320 North Port, Florida, USA
[6] Nathan Kabo #324 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[7] Gage Lane #312 Houston, Texas, USA
[8] Carter Hatfield #310 Lexington, Kentucky, USA
[dns] Jaydon Yoder #301 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[dns] Antoni Walczak #303 Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA
[dns] Arnold Banko #313 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[dns] Giovanni Banvchi #314 River View, Florida, USA
[dns] Mason Levin #326 Miami, Florida, USA
[dns] Dominic Szabo #328 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[dns] Sofia Rile #311 Toluca Lake, California, USA
4 Year Olds
A Main
[1] Tanner McFadden #402 Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
[2] Aiden Gilbert #401 Atlanta, Georgia, USA
[3] Graham Cudzillo #424
[4] Landon Lefresne #407 Port Charlotte, Florida, USA
[5] JoJo Zolikoff #444 Brazil by way of Sarasota, FL, USA
[6] Analisa Slutsky #412 St. Cloud, Florida, USA
[7] Ethan Payne #404 Gainesville, Florida, USA
[8] Devin Miller #406 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[9] Sydney Christensen #411 Florida, USA
[10]Tsubaki Daidoji #478 Japan
B Main
[1] Tali Spencer #409 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[2] Gavin Blixler #408 Clermont, Florida, USA
[3] Ryder Bondurant #426 Ocoee, Florida, USA
[4] Gabe Dingman #414 St. Mary's, Georgia, USA
[5] Nicolas Jasek #420 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[6] Pixx Bess #410 Pennsylvania, USA
[7] Alexa Jacobs #403 Rapid City, South Dakota, USA
[8] Paisley James #415 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[9] Juliana Boatwright #427
C Main
[1] Omer Yakoby #405 Haifa, Israel
[2] Mason Ondercin #421 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[3] Nathan Pletosu #428
[4] Victoria Dougal #418 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[5] Durvin Groves #413 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[dns] Emberly James #417 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[dns] Paisley Murphy #425
5 Year Olds
A Main
[1] Ryunosuke Kishi #502 Machida, Tokyo, Japan
[2] Dimitri Lewis #501 Rapid City, SD, USA
[3] Taiyo Michishiro #503 Yokohamashi, Japan
[4] Russell Leavitt #506 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
[5] Henry Cudzilo #511 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[6] Kaylee Howard #508 St. Cloud, Florida, USA
[7] Baron Meister #507 Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA
[8] Isabella Marin #518
[9] Alice Smyth #505 Dublin, Ireland
B Main
[1] Jesse McFarland #504 Rapid City, SD, USA
[2] Elias Cudzilo #510 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[3] Tosin Adegbehingbe #517
[4] Kian Murphy #513 Sarasota, Florida, USA
[5] Luke Twohig #512 Winter Garden, Florida, USA
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Friday 7 October 2011
Jackson Power
A natural on a bike . . .
Rich and Jillian have a handful of all-boy energy on their hands! Rich says his boy Jackson is like him, and they just go have fun together.
Jackson got his Strider for his 3rd birthday back in May and has never looked back. He put his helmet on, hopped on his new Strider, and had his feet up on the pegs the first time he rode!
This dare devil goes out with his dad every day on his Strider, with Dad on his skateboard. Rich told me: “I’ve got this great video of Jackson. He had a bad crash, burned down the path, got up with a big smile, wiped himself off and said he wanted to crash into something else."
Dad Rich takes him to the nearby BMX Park regularly, and Jackson drops in on the ramps all the time. This kid looks to be quite a competitor, with no fear and great balance, but the Qualifier event will be his first time racing. Should be interesting to watch.
Twin Power
Matthew and Christian
Watch out! Twin two 2 olds are coming to the 2011 Strider World Championships. Christian and Matthew compete with each other for 30 to 45 minutes almost every day on their Striders day, and go Mountain Biking with their dad each weekend.
Even though they’re only 26 to 27 months, they are experienced. They’ve been Striding for 8 to 9 months. Matthew is the smaller of the two boys and the real dare devil. Fearless, he just takes off and goes. Christian has a bit more caution, but loves to race his brother. They’ve not competed with others before and will be attending the Qualifier Race on Friday. Be there to cheer them on!
Dad Christian, a dedicated mountain bike rider, was looking for a bike for the kids when they were 18 months and ran across balance bikes online. He says, “Choosing the Strider was a no-brainer. It has a great strategy because it’s small and light, and my boys could start riding at 18 months. It’s way better than a trike.”
Dad says the Striders have given him just what he wanted and they’ve never looked back. He likes to be active on his bike and finds it exhilarating to be able to share his passion for riding with his kids – at the tender age of 2.
Thursday 6 October 2011
The Russians Are Coming...
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| Dimitri is working on his podium smile for the upcoming World Championships |
Dimitri is heading to Sarasota, Fl to hang with his Dad and to showcase his riding skills at the Strider World Championship. Dimitri isn’t new to action sports as he has been skiing since he was 3.
His Dad said that his son has a little of the “Eye of the Tiger” when it comes to competing. And that when it is time to compete, he is all business. Dimitri and crew hail from South Dakota and he is looking forward to having a great event and having a lot of father / son time.
“We are going to hang out, make friends and have a lot of fun,” said Chad Lewis, Dimitri’s Dad. “In addition, we are looking forward to the kayaking adventure. One thing I like about these Strider events is that they are great fun for the entire family.”
Dimitri and his dad are spending the weekend together because the family is expecting a baby in the next few weeks and this might be the last time they can spend quality time together for a while.
To get your Strider rider signed up or to get into the game, click here for the championship details.
Wednesday 5 October 2011
Sarasota Strider Bike Track
The oldest continuously running BMX track in the nation, Sarasota is a favorite spot for racers around the country. Opened in 1974, it remains one of the largest attended tracks in the state. Sarasota has hosted many state and national races, including the 2004 President's Cup/Christmas Classic.
In 2010 work began on the Strider-spec track with an entire team of supporters including Troy Vandergaag, Rick Harvey, Rolf Bostrom & Matt Bishop building the racing venue. Early in 2011 Strider riders were out on the dirt testing the facilities and providing feedback to the crew. To a racer, they gave a “thumbs up” for the job.
In just a few weeks’ time, racers from across the country will converge in Sarasota for the World Championship. Click here for all the details of this event.
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| Building the World Championship Track |
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| Track Completed & Quality Testing Begins |
The World Championship is Just Around the Corner
The Strider World Championship is the event for the entire family. It's held in Sarasota, Fl and there is something for everyone. So get your vacation on and load up the crew set sail for Sarasota!
Captain Ron's Ocean Explorer, Sarasota
Specializing in custom offshore fishing charters, this full service guide service also offers other exciting aquatic adventures such as snorkeling, and sightseeing trips.LeBarge Tropical Cruises
This cruise company provides sightseeing and dolphin watching cruises that are narrated by a marine biologist, as well as sunset cruises with live entertainment, special event cruises, and private charters. Reservations are suggested.
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Sarasota Jungle Gardens features 10 acres of lush tropical vegetation and winding jungle trails. About 85% of the animals at Sarasota Jungle Gardens have been rescued or donated. Two entertaining, educational reptile shows are offered each day.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota are located along the South Palm Avenue. Cascades of color sprawl across approximately 10 acres of land. As you enter the gardens, you will be intrigued and impressed with the collection of flowers and plants flourishing here. Especially famous for their collection of orchids, the garden has at-least 20,000 different types of plants.
Friday 9 September 2011
Results from the Strider World Cup USA Championships - 9/4 Louisville, KY
The race was ran down the big hill into the last turn of Louisville's famous Derby City BMX track and then through a series of rollers and hills on the last straight. It was a challenge for some riders, but provided for some awesome finishes after the riders had mastered the track.
We'd love to have you add your voice to the conversation! Go check out Strider Life and add your photos, videos and stories from your kid's experience at this year's Dakota Five-O Strider World Cup race! More Photos from the event are posted there as well.
STRIDER CUP USA CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
[1] Chase Miller #333 White Lake, MI
[2] Teegan Brown #649 Reedsburg, WI
[3] Collin Momper #849 Jonesboro, GA
[4] Lilani Pringle #749 Archer, FL
[5] Ryman Bain #363 Nolensville, TN
[6] Atreyu Campbell #311 Lexington, KY
3 year olds
[1] Garrett Hummel #985 West Newton, PA[2] Thomas Smith #846 Pendleton, SC
[3] Payton Robinson #297 Findlay, OH
[4] Chance Walters #240 Marietta, GA
[5] Cullen Applegate #347 Crittenden, KY
[6] Mike Von Rissen #342 Cincinnati, OH
[7] Aesa Sciandra #655 Saint Louis, MO
[1] Tanner McFadden #289 Owensboro, KY
[2] Evan Kucirek #661 Lorain, OH
[3] Brett Mason #299 New Carlisle, IN
[4] Steven Soulis #651 Birmingham, AL
[5] Jojo Zolikoff #100 Sarasota, FL
[6] Landon Lefresne #572 Port Charlotte, FL
[7] Rayce Rogers #571 Harvey, IL
[8] Devin Miller #111 Sarasota, FL
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