- 31-Year-Old Williams from Australia Also Takes First Place in BMX Best Trick
- 22-Year-Old Monster Army Rider Kaden Stone from California Claims 2nd Place in BMX Dirt
- Monster Energy's 2026 BMX Triple Challenge Kicks Off 10th Season in Arizona
GLENDALE, Ariz., Feb. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Double Win for Williams! Monster Energy congratulates team rider Ryan Williams on winning the BMX Dirt competition at the 2026 Monster Energy BMX Triple Challenge in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday. In the season opener event, the 31-year-old from Sunshine Coast, Australia, claimed the victory and took first place in BMX Best Trick.
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