Connor Fields Is a Free Agent

That is to say, he is off the Free Agent Bicycles Factory Team, and is now a free agent (small “f”, small “a”).

The news came down last night, in a release sent by Connor, himself:

After two great years riding for Free Agent, I have chosen not to renew my contract with the company.  I would like to say a big “Thank you” to Wen, Wayne and Vince at the FA home office and especially Dale, my TM for the past two years.  I’ve learned a great deal about racing, being a Pro and the BMX business, for which I am very grateful.  I’d also like to thank my former teammates, Maris, Kyle and Christian and everyone else for all the support, tips and friendship you have shown me during the past two years.
 
This was not an easy decision to make, as I have enjoyed being a part of Free Agent’s “Dream Team.”  However, I am going to explore other sponsorship opportunities in the immediate future that are more in alignment with my personal and professional goals.  I will turn Pro in 2011 and continue working toward my ultimate goal of making the Olympic team.  I plan to represent USA Cycling at all the UCI Supercross events and the World Championships. I also plan to race a handful of ABA pro series races and maybe even a few stops of the NBL Nations Tour in 2011. 
 
I look forward to seeing all my friends, supporters, and fans this season.  Happy New Year! I wish everyone the best of luck in 2011. 

-Connor Fields #11

We are excited to see the fruits of his sponsorship exploration…and how immediate “immediate future” is; the ABA season opener in Reno is 10 days away.

Connor tore it up in 2010 and it seems logical that, with a pro card in his wallet, the amperage will be turned up to the next level on his training and motivation. The combination of his winning ways on the track and down-to-earth, approachable vibe off the track are a perfect match for any company looking to enhance their brand’s profile among the BMX community. We wish him the best, and will keep our “news nose” to the ground for any jersey, bike, new pitwear, etc. sneak peeks that might put more pieces in this puzzle.

Interview: Connor Fields on His Madrid Podium

Just hours after stepping off a widebody from Madrid, BMXNEWS sat down with Connor Fields to talk about his podium finish at this weekend’s Madrid Supercross. We are going to try to bring you an interview with top dawg, Sam Willoughby, later in the week, but Connor’s “underdog” story was tops on our mind this week.

Few may know that Connor was unofficially the first guest on the “Announcer’s Tower” podcast, before it had a name, when we interviewed him upon his return from the injured list at the NBL Grands last September. Connor becomes the first person to be interviewed a second time on the show.

We had a great time doing the interview, and we’re sure you’ll agree, Connor is as level-headed and down-to-earth as it gets. Enjoy!

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