Ruby’s First Round of the BMX European Cup

As we confirmed last week, Simarco are sponsoring Ruby Moores who is competing this year in the UEC BMX European Cup, racing in the age 13-14 class.

Rounds one and two have just taken place at the BMX Olympic Arena in Verona, and we would like to share Ruby’s progress.

There were 47 girls in Ruby’s ‘joint’ race category and, as one of the youngest competitors, the weekend was always going to be an uphill challenge. In Saturday’s round one, she missed out on the final by 1 place when finishing in 9th position, although ordinarily that would have seen her finish 2nd in her actual age group.

On Sunday, during round two, Ruby did amazingly well in her qualifying races, beating girls amongst the best in the world to qualify comfortably for the semi finals. Ruby then came third to ensure her final place, before finishing 7th overall in the joint category final – the equivalent of first in her actual age group.

So, a great start to the European Cup ! Ruby now get’s a weekend off before heading to Kent next week for the first event in the National season.