Riding for the United States National Team in Scotland

It was an honor to ride for the United States National Team in Scotland. The BMX World Championships bring together the best riders from countries around the globe.

To wear the red, white, and blue, and represent the United States again on the biggest stage is a dream come true.

The level of riding at the contest was very high. I was only rider from the US team to make it to the semi-finals. Unfortunately two costly mistakes in my semi-final run landed a score just outside the top 10.

This was the first final I have missed in a competition since May 2001. It has been over 20+ years of making the final every single time. Kinda crazy when you think about that.

It was a great trip, despite all the rain, and I am looking forward to the next World Championships. I’ve competed against many of these riders for years, and in some cases decades. These guys are like an extended family to me, so win or lose, we all walk away promoting BMX and making the world a better place.

Matt Wilhelm riding at the BMX World Championships in Glasgow Scotland.

Riding at the UCI BMX World Championships in Glasgow, Scotland.

Matt Wilhelm doing a no-handed pedaling megaspin in Glasgow Scotland.

Mid-combo during the competition.

Matt Wilhelm after the run.

The energy from the crowd was amazing. Thank you Glasgow!!!

Matt Wilhelm BMX World Championships Scotland.

Getting ready before my run.

Sunset in Glasgow Scotland.

So much history in Glasgow. What an amazing place.

Raining in Scotland

It rained. A lot.

TV cameras for the BMX World Championships.

Waiting for the judges scores.