Just when it seemed Costa Rican Kenneth Tencio was poised to reach the podium at the 2026 BMX Freestyle C1 Tour stop held this Sunday at Bac Park by 10cio, a fall at the least expected moment sent him to fifth place.
Tencio gave it his all in pursuit of the top spot, but unfortunately, a misstep caused his bike to slip, costing him points from the judges.
“Often times, losing is just a temporary result, while defeat is a state of mind. I finished in fifth place, but with the satisfaction of feeling prepared for what’s to come, everything I experienced and did this Sunday is worth more than any number,” the rider from Cartago calmly stated.
First place went to Bryce Tryon of the United States with 92.33 points, second to Maxime Chalifour of Canada with 87 points, third to Kevin Fabregue of France with 82.87, fourth to Daniel Sandoval of the United States with 82.00 points, and fifth to Kenneth Tencio with 81.67 points.
Thirteen athletes from six countries—Germany, the United States, Panama, Canada, France, and Costa Rica—competed at “Bac Park by 10cio,” seeking to earn valuable UCI ranking points in BMX Freestyle.
“I’m convinced that this event we held in Jacó is by far the highest level we’ve ever had at our park. That’s why I can’t be disappointed; on the contrary, I can say that very good things are coming in my career,” the rider from Cartago affirmed.
Kenneth Tencio’s next competition will be the first round of the World Cup, to be held in Montpellier, France, from May 13-17.
The second round will be in Birmingham, Alabama (USA), from August 6-9. The third round will be in Shanghai, China, from October 15-18, and the fourth round, with the venue yet to be confirmed, will be from November 26-29, 2026. Kenneth Tencio is currently ranked 12th in the UCI World Ranking in BMX Freestyle.
Source: Olman Mora Bermúdez, 10CIO Press, www.crciclismo.com