Background

The first MXGP Women’s Academy was held back in 2018, in Assen, 2024 WMX Champion Lotte van Drunen participated in the Academy for the first time.

Geographic territories

Ernee, France

Budget

1500€

Dates

23/24 May, 2025

Partners

Infront Sports & Media

Activities

MXGP Academy, French MXGP 23/24 May, 2025

Action Plan

A 360-degree approach to learning Motocross. From the classroom to the track. The Academy will provide world-class tutoring from the top level of the sport with Professional Trainers Jan Postema and 2 times World Champions Livia Lancelot and Martin van Ganderen. There will be training at the MXGP track Ernee during the MXGP, with sessions for parents and Education classes. Training on Mechanics, athlete nutrition, diet, track tutorials, safety, and sponsorship. The next day the riders will visit the manufacturers and see the World Championship riders. They will have a chance to visit them and learn.

Objectives

  • Grow the number of Women participating in Motocross.
  • Educate the athletes on all areas of Motocross.
  • Generate publicity for the WMX and Motorcycle sport.
  • Make Motocross more accessible for young athletes.
  • Collaborate with local charities to engage the local community.
  • Get new volunteers to join the sport.
  • Educate the parents.

Anticipated outcome

  • Grow the number of Women participating in Motocross.
  • Educate the athletes on all areas of Motocross.
  • Generate publicity for the WMX and Motorcycle sport.
  • Make Motocross more accessible for young athletes.
  • Collaborate with local charities to engage the local community.
  • Get new volunteers to join the sport.
  • To educate the parents.