2017 saw a lot of progressive bike riding and it seems like now more than ever, the notion of what is possible on a BMX is getting pushed further and further. Both the technical and gnarly aspects of tricks are getting completely ridiculous and this year saw a ton of innovation. Here is our list (in no particular order) of what we found to be the most progressive tricks done in the past year (2017).
Tony Hamlin 5 Years of Solace Raw - Ep. 25 Kink BMX Saturday Selects
Get a small glimpse behind the scenes, raw and uncut with Tony Hamlin as he continuously progressed, grew, and shut down spots all over the world on his signature Kink Solace Build over the last 5 years plus!
My 2017: Marin Ranteš 
Hometown: Varaždin, Croatia
Sponsors: Red Bull; Oakley, Buzz Sneaker Station; BIM sport; Elite BMX Shop
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Marin Ranteš: Simple Session was my first competition this year. I was really happy to be there because it was hard to get there for me. On the first practice before prequalification I almost broke my ankle. It got huge and colorful but this didn’t stop me. I rode pre-qualification and transfered in 1st place to the normal qualifications. Didn’t sleep for next 3vnights, I was putting ice all day and all night
Hugo Gonzales and the Nor Cal Trick Team - Super Kids, 1982. By Maurice Meyer
TV show featuring racing at Fremont BMX track and a freestyle show by the Nor Cal Trick Team. Features racers Jason Jensen and Greg Liggins with a brief appearance by a 17 year old Brian Patterson. Freestyle riders featured are Hugo Gonzalez, Bill Manfroy, John Manfroy, Bob Gray, Dan Murray and Pete Reeves. At this time, the Nor Cal Trick Team was sponsored by MCS which is what Hugo was riding on his BMX Action cover shot.
R.L. & Ron Wilton take you through a day-in-the-life of the BMX Action Trick Team.
About a year's worth of casually riding around, talking shit, and having some beers.
For the last eight months the Late Night Boys have been scavenging the streets for new things to ride. From countless dusk til dawn sessions to injuries left and right there is no stopping these guys from having a good time and going on adventures with their bikes.
Since there are only a few days left at before my skatepark closes down forever the boys and I are trying to get in as many good moments and fun times as we possibly can! We got the BMX bikes and had an amazing night riding together and we filmed some awesome tricks!
My 2017: Kalkoff Kevin
Hometown: Annecy, France
Sponsors: Vans, Monster energy, Subrosa brand, The shadow conspiracy, the Roster, Sparkys FR.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Kalkoff Kevin: Yes it was the Vans bowl contest in Sydney, Australia and I had to ride during the open qualifier to get a chance to enter the actual pro contest and I did ride and qualified for it but also had some issues with my bike there and that made me struggle a little bit with it after the contest...
The 2018 HARO Bikes Pro XL complete bike comes with a 21" toptube frame and is ready for the track. The gloss black frame with orange/blue sticker kit makes the bike look fast even when it doesn't move. For $ 609.99 (USA) you'll sprint out of the bike shop on the way to the nearest track where you will get to impress the competition. At the next training night you'll show them how fast the bike is and the next race can't come soon enough.
2018 HARO Pro XL complete bike FEATURES:
-6061 series alloy frame with integrated head tube, butted down tube, tapered chain stays, 3D dropouts with integrated chain tensioners
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.