Despite being one of the best female BMX racers in the U.S. back in 2008, Alise Post was denied a spot on the Olympic team because, at age 17, she was too young. At the time, the age minimum for an Olympic BMX racer in 2008 was 19. The young BMX star from St. Cloud, Minn., who was accustomed to racing at the sport’s top level, was forced to witness BMX’s pinnacle event from afar. To distract herself from the disappointment, Alise spread herself thin across three sports: BMX, gymnastics, and track and field, while maintaining a 4.0 grade average. Throughout her years, Alise has accomplished plenty: Multiple NAG No.1 titles in ABA 2001 ABA National No.1 Girl 2003 ABA National No.1 Girl Cruiser 2004 ABA National No.1 Girl Cruiser 2006 ABA National No.1 Woman Pro 2006 Golden Crank Rookie Pro of the Year 2007 ABA National No.1 Woman Pro Yet, the Olympic dream was still at the top of her list. Overcoming injuries and fresh competition brought new challenges to her. By the end of 2009, Post was back among the world’s best. Once she became eligible for the 2012 Olympic Games, Alise took her BMX dedication to a whole new level - training with Australia’s Sean Dwight. Upon graduating high school in 2009, Alise retired from gymnastics and track and field in order to relocate — at the invitation of USA Cycling — to the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, CA.. Although she remained busy by continuing her education as a full-time student at the University of San Diego for the 2009-10 academic year and by increasing her involvement on the BMX World Cup circuit, she saw big improvements in the beginning of 2010. As a result, she resolved to narrow her focus yet again by making the difficult decision to take a break from college and completely dedicate herself to racing. Within months of this decision, Alise claimed a place as the top-ranked American, both nationally and internationally, by taking third place at both her first Elite World Championship, and at a World Cup race on her home track in Chula Vista. A true competitor, the 5’2”, 120 lb. Post overcame yet another injury and was back on her bike in time to successfully defend her USA Cycling national championship title in the spring of 2012 and wound up making her Olympic dream come true - as she was chosen for Team USA and set to head to London. The London Olympic games has its ups and downs, as all of Minnesota and the BMX World were cheering her on. A crash in the semi KO’ed her for a second or two, and in front of the World stage, she insisted on crossing the finishline with her bike - albeit, a bit wobbly and discombobulated. It was an unfortunate way to finish off her chase for a medal - but she already has her sights set for Brazil in 2016.

My name is Dyllan Calwell and I’ve been racing BMX since March of 2006. I found out about BMX when my dad’s girlfriend, who is now my step mom, told us about it. Some of my achievements include: when I went to my first national and took third, when I turned girl, and I’ve taken second in state twice. My most proud achievement was when I began beating the two time national #1 girl almost a year ago. In the year of 2012, I took state number one for fifteen year old girls. I also took district number one in 2012. Some of my goals are to get first at a national, go to Grands and make top four, and to ride the Jr. Development track in Chula Vista. I look forward to riding at different tracks. My favorite tracks so far are the Rad Canyon Outdoor track for speed and Orange Y BMX because that’s where I first began racing. My favorite riders are the ones who challenge me most and have a positive attitude. I’ve trained under Corey Cook and Michelle Patterson. Some of my hobbies include riding my bike or skateboarding around, going to the desert and riding my quad, and listening to music. I race BMX because it helps keep me fit, I can make new friends, and because I love it and fell in love with it the first time I raced.

I started racing February of 2013. I decided, after talking to Sophia Foresta in September of that same year, that I want to race bikes and be just like her. I worked hard to train and never missed a practice or race after that. I set a goal in January of 2014 to get to the girls class and I accomplished that in 4 months, racing only indoor races. I have a new goal to NAG next year, and with hard work and dedication, I know I can do it.

I have been racing for 2 years and enjoy the comradery and friendships developed during this time. It's a great family sport. Both my 7 and 10 year old daughters started riding too, and they love it! Couldn't do this without the support of my awesome wife!

11 Expert from Hurricane, UT. 2016 Accomplishments are: NAG 5 Class NAG 5 Cruiser 3rd place Grands Class 7th place Grands Cruiser (crashed) 2015 Accomplishments are: NAG 14 ROC 1 State 1 District 1 (but NAG rated so not recognized) Made it to expert in 10 months from his first race. Connor is sponsored by Daylight Cycles, and Lance Clifford & Associates in St. George, UT. www.connorclifford.net www.instagram.com/connorcliffordbmx www.facebook.com/connorcliffordbmx www.stgeorge.properties

I am 12 years old and live in Southern Utah. Biking has always been my favorite activity and I started BMX racing at the end of 2014. Our local track, Virgin BMX, is one of my favorite places to ride but we are also only 2 hours from Las Vegas where we race at all of their local tracks on a regular basis against some of the best riders in the country. Ed Fountain BMX is probably my second home away from the local track. Aside from racing I love mountain biking, riding my Sunday freestyle bike at the skate park and dirt jumps, playing race games on the play-station, and just hanging out with my friends and family.