Maris Strombergs Wins Again

August 15, 2010

Maris Strombergs took the big win once again and now goes into next month NBL Grand Nationals in Kentucky with the NBL points lead and a shot to repeat his NBL National Number 1 Pro title he won last year.

1 MARIS STROMBERGS CA 185-8
2 JOSHUA MEYERS FL 181-12
3 TYLER FAORO FL 172-14
4 DANIEL CALUAG CA 163-16
5 JAVIER COLOMBO CA B151-15
6 BARRY NOBLES AL 147-14
7 MATTHEW KELTY DE 136-12
8 ROBERT DEWILDE CA 135-10
9 JEFFERY UPSHAW OH 133-10
10 CRISTIAN BECERINE CA 126-10

Maris Strombergs 2010 UCI World Champion

August 1, 2010

Maris Strombergs came to South Africa in hopes of repeating his 2008 World Championship victory.

Strombergs showed why he is the fastest racere in th world as her was never in peril as he esily transferred to the finals at the purpose-built track at the Royal Showgrounds.

In the final race of the World Championships, Maris took a slight holeshot lead over local favorite Sifiso Nhlapo. Maris and Skizo were a tight one-two until Maris pulled a bike length lead in the rhythm section in rout to his second World Title in 3 years.

In the Junior Men's final Free Agent Connor Fields took a huge holeshot and was headed for the biggest victory of his career when he got crossed-up in the rhythym section and crashed heavily allowing allowing French rider Sylvain Andre to grab the victory from Free Agent Pro Kristers Lejins (Latvia) and Twan van Gendt (Netherlands).

In addition to Maris' title, Free Agent won three other World Titles. Dorus Brink took home World Champion Cruiser. David Oquendo won the World Champion Junior Cruiser title and Marco Dellisola (Free Agent/Stay Strong) became World Champion in the Masters class.

WATCH the 2010 World Championships here courtesy of FATBMX.com

or here on YouTube (a different Point-of-View)

Proving once again that Free Agent is the Fastest Team in the BMX!

T.J Ellis Tearing It Up!

July 20, 2010

T.J. Ellis has had a busy summer.

First he and his new Free Agent BMX whip were featured on RideBMX.com Bike Check feature Click here to read the article. Then he won the Warriors of Wood contest last week in San Jose. Ryan Nyquist held the contest and had pro riders from all over at the event. Next T.J. won The Masters in Cologne, Germany.

T.J. on the protype is unstoppable. The next event will be the first Dew Tour in Chicago. Good luck T.J.

Photos by Fat.

T.J Ellis Bike Check now on RideBMX.com

Kyle Bennett Injury Update after crash at Olympic Training Center

July 6, 2010

As many of you are aware, Kyle Bennett, was involved in a crash with Donny Robinson while training at the OTC in San Diego. Here’s an update on Kyle condition…as we understand it from the medical staff, Kyle is in pain at the moment but his doctors have confirmed that he is expected to make a full recovery. Kyle has two fractures in his collar bone, three fractured ribs, a bruised lung, a broken cheek bone and a torn liver. Thankfully, the doctors have advised against any surgeries at this time, as they believe Kyle will be able to heal entirely on his own. He will stay at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego for the next week or so to ensure he continues to progress.

Kyle’s family and close friends and trainer, Sean Dwight, as well as the OTC Staff are standing close by to offer both emotional and physical support. We thank you in advance for your well-wishes. If you’d like to send notes to Kyle, please do so on either is facebook page or on any of the regular BMX forms, as we know Kyle will be checking both regularly.

We’ll keep you updated on his continued progress.

Kyle is in good spirits, is expected to make a full recovery, and not surprisingly, is already excited to get back on his bike and make 2011 his year!

Kyle Bennett Interview on BMXNews.com

Kyle Bennett Olympic Training Center Interview on ABABMXTV.com

This Could Be You!

This is Free Agent R.A.C.E.R. 5-year-old Robby "Mini-Maris" Chaney. Robby has been racing for 2 years and is just 5 wins away from advancing to the Expert class. Robby is very dedicated to the sport wants to be the next Maris Strombergs. Robby's parents realized Robby's enthusiasm and signed him up with the Free Agent R.A.C.E.R. Program.

You could be like Robby and be a Free Agent R.A.C.E.R., too. Click here for R.A.C.E.R. info and get out to your local track and tear it up.

Ambush Down Under

April 17, 2010

My name is Kimon Davis and I’m a racer from Australia. I’ve been racing for a while now. I race back in 2002 in Perth where I was living after breaking my left elbow and then went on to compete in the 2003 BMX worlds in Perth, Western Australia. I then retired as work took over and I couldn’t keep up my training.

I moved to Sydney in 2009 and I bought a brand new bike. I thought I’d buy a Free Agent Ambush and see how that goes. I went well in the first season of our club series at Terrigal BMX club where I signed up. I managed to get 8th place overall and a trophy. I pushed harder into series 2 and got up to 4th but got pushed back into 7th place. I ended up 7th overall. Then I trained harder and upgraded few parts on my bike and in series 3 I ended up 3rd overall.

I wanted to write this letter to tell you what an awesome frame and bike you designed. I hope that you continue to keep on improving the bike as its working well. Here are a few pictures of my bike.

Take care and hope racing is going well. Give my regards to the rest of the Free Agent Team.

Thanks,

Kimon

Cristian Becerine Wins Largest Pro Race Ever Fielded!

March 7, 2010

The ABA Winternationals in Phoenix fielded the biggest AA Race in ABA History - 58 riders from around the World and all 3 Free Agent riders Maris Strombergs, Cristian Becerine and Kyle Bennett in the final!

Cristian Becerine took the huge win! Congrats Cristian!

Photo courtesy bmxnow.com

Free Agent Dominates ABA/UCI Disney Cup in Orlando

November 1st, 2009

Factory Free Agent dominated this past weekend at the ABA/UCI Disney Cup in Orlando Florida, winning Elite/AA all 3 days!!

This was the last National event of the ABA 2009 season going into the Grand Nationals next month in Tulsa Oklahoma, where Free Agent's Olympic Champion Maris Strombergs leads the Pro Points standings, with American Free Agent Racer Kyle Bennett sitting in 3rd!

17-year-old Connor Fields also goes into the Grand Nationals leading the points standings for 17 Expert after dominating in Orlando.

Day 1 ABA National
1st Kyle Bennett
2nd Cristian Becerine
1st Connor Fields
4th Fausto Endara

Day 2 UCI
1st Cristian Becerine
1st Connor Fields

Day 3 ABA National 2
1st Kyle Bennett
1st Connor Fields (Also winning Disney Cup Overall)

Photo courtesy bmxnow.com

Strombergs Takes UCI Supercross, Conner Fields Earns Bronze

September 27th, 2009

Olympic gold medalist Maris Strombergs (LAT) scored a huge victory at round three of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Chula Vista, California. Australian Sam Willoughby narrowly earned Silver just in front Free Agent Factory racer Connor Fields.

Maris got the the holeshot from lane one and led wire-to-wire, while 17-year-old Conner Fields, back from injury earlier this year was fourth into the first turn. Conner moved into third on the second to last straight and pulled even with Aussie Sam Willoughby in the final berm. Connor just missed the Silver medal by a 1/4 second, but to earn Bronze after his comeback is remarkable.

Another great weekend for Free Agent. Click here for video of the race.

Check out Dale Holmes on the cover of BMXToday

Free Agent Captures Three National #1 Plates for 2009

September 8th, 2009

This past weekend was the NBL Grand National Championships in Kentucky. Great weekend for the Team. Kyle Bennett made his return to racing and was already looking good making the final in day 1. Kyle rode consistantly and used this race to get back up to speed so he can focus the rest of the year on the ABA and UCI World Cup series. Fausto Endara made the trip over from Equador and placed 3rd and 4th in Super X. Cristian Becerine had a great weekend making the podium both days with a 3rd and a 2nd, finishing with 3rd overall. Maris Strombergs came in as points leader, won day 1 and confirmed the NBL National Championship Elite title day 2. Dale Holmes, took the Masters NBL Title and Connor Fields took the 16 Expert Grand National win which also gave him the title!

Overall results:

Maris Strombergs - NBL Elite National Champion #1 Plate

Dale Holmes - NBL Masters National Champion #1 Plate

Connor Fields - NBL 16 Expert National Champion #1 Plate

Cristian Becerine - Elite National #3 Plate

Fausto Endara - Super X National #4 Plate

Congratulations to Factory Free Agent on another great season!

UK Free Agent Team Wins British Championship Team Trophy

June 11th, 2009

Last weekend UK Free Agent Team swept rounds 5 and 6 of the Britsh National Championships. We had 6 wins and took home the Team Trophy.

"Silky" Taylor Johnson (7x) - 6th, 7th
Lewis "The Bull" Locker (8x) - 5h, 5th
"Blackjack" Dominic Skidmore (15-16) - 4th
Jordan "The Cat" Perry (15-16) - 5th
"The Machine" Jack Hall (15-16) - 1st, 2nd
Lee Alexander (Masters) - 3rd, 2nd (20") 1st cruiser
Dale Holmes (19+) - 1st, 1st
Kelvin Batey (Elite) - 1st, 1st

Get Free Agent Clothing at the Free Agent On-Line Store

You can now purchase Free Agent clothing through our new On-Line Store and have it delivered to your front door.

Of course you can still get your favorite Free Agent bicycles and accessories from your Authorized Free Agent Dealer, but now you have two options.

 

 

 

(photo courtesy of XBR magazine)