The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and Pro Gate are pleased to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership in BMX racing through the 2017-2020 period. The UCI provides the venue and Pro Gate provides the world class racing equipment for riders.
Beginning their collaboration in 2004 with the development of the Random Cadence and equipment standards, the UCI and Pro Gate ensure riders can compete at the highest level anywhere on the planet, in particular at the UCI World Championships and in the UCI World Cup series.
Pro Gate is also the official Start Gate Supplier of the UCI World Cycling Centre as part of Pro Gate’s strategy to invest in the development of the discipline
UCI President Brian Cookson said: “We’re delighted with the extension of our cooperation with Pro Gate, a global partner delivering top class gates across our major competitions that meet UCI standards for safety, efficiency and reliability. Pro Gate is part of the family of long-standing UCI partners, and bring genuine added value to our BMX events through their knowledge and expertise.”
“We are constantly striving to improve performance and technology for the riders. We are proud to continue producing the world standard in BMX Racing with the UCI,” says Pierce Barker III, President and owner of Pro Gate.