Only a few days remain until the BMX European Championships to be held in Verona, Italy from 31 May to 2 June.
During the three days of competition at the modern BMX Olympic Arena in the heart of the Veneto region city, titles in the Elite Men's and Women's categories, Under 23 and Juniors will be awarded, in addition to the European Challenge and the Team Time Trial; events that will see a total of 2,130 athletes from 25 countries take to the starting line.
In terms of participation, some of the world's best specialists will be present at the start, starting with the reigning European champion in the Elite category Zoe Claessens (Switzerland), silver medallist at the last World Championships.
Multi-titled Dutch Laura Smulders (Netherlands) is among the athletes to watch out for in the women's category, while in the men's category, Cedric Butti (Switzerland) and local athlete Giacomo Fantoni will be of particular interest.
Enrico Della Casa, President of the Union Européenne de Cyclisme: ‘The 2024 BMX European Championships in Verona already have everything it takes to become an unforgettable event. This year, more than 2,000 athletes from all over Europe will be taking part in this continental event, ready to challenge each other on a historic track that is a world benchmark in the BMX world. Verona's BMX Olympic Arena not only has a long tradition but is also constantly active and at the cutting edge, making it the ideal place to host an event of this magnitude.
We are particularly proud of the high level of participation in this Olympic year, a tangible sign of the importance of this event. The organisational commitment is undoubtedly considerable, but in Verona, experience in organising major events is the best guarantee of success.
This success is the fruit of the tireless work of a city that, with its Mayor Damiano Tommasi, has always paid great attention to sporting issues, the organisers, led by the indefatigable Paolo Fantoni, who have attended to every detail with dedication, and the volunteers who, through their invaluable contribution, make events of this scale possible’.
