A Spectacular 2025 Début: UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup Ignites Montpellier
Where else but Montpellier—la ville fidèle to the spirit of urban sports—to host the opening round of the 2025 UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup? Since 1997, this Mediterranean gem has welcomed no fewer than 28 major urban sports festivals, and this year was no exception. As part of the emblematic Festival des Sports Extrêmes (FISE), the city once again came alive, offering a thrilling stage for the Park, Street, Spine Mini and Flatland disciplines. Over the course of a week, an estimated 300,000 spectators were treated to a veritable spectacle of talent, adrenaline, and sheer artistry on two wheels.
BMX Park Men: La crème de la crème under the sun
To ensure fair and ample practice time for all, the Men’s Park event imposed a cut at 72 riders—a practical choice, and a nod to the professionalism that defines this sport at its highest level. After the pause following December’s UCI Urban Cycling World Championships in Abu Dhabi, riders returned revitalized, their arsenals of tricks freshly sharpened and ready to be unveiled on this prestigious stage.
The gods of weather smiled upon Montpellier. Despite the heat—intense, almost Provençal in its brilliance—the skies stayed dry, and support crews came prepared à la française, armed with coolers, baguettes, sunglasses, and parasols.
Park results UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup - Montpellier, France
Park results UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup - Montpellier, France 28 May - 01 June 2025
Men Park:
1 Marcus CHRISTOPHER 23 USA 1000 UCI Ranking points
2 Anthony JEANJEAN 27 FRA 900
3 Dylan HESSEY 22 GBR 820
4 Justin DOWELL 25 USA 770
5 Logan MARTIN 32 AUS 720
6 Nick BRUCE 33 USA 670
7 Jose TORRES GIL 30 ARG 620
8 Rimu NAKAMURA 23 JPN 570
9 Michael HULLOCK 27 GBR 520
10 Miller TEMPLE 20 GBR 470
11 Jordan CLARK 26 GBR 430
12 Bryce TRYON 25 USA 390
13 Maxime CHALIFOUR 26 CAN 350
14 Marin RANTEŠ 30 CRO 310
15 Zoltán ÚJVÁRY 25 HUN 270
Flatland results UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup - Montpellier, France
Flatland results UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup - Montpellier, France 28 May - 01 June 2025
Men Flatland:
1 Yu SHOJI 23 JPN 1000 UCI Ranking points
2 Julien BARAN 20 FRA 900
3 Yu KATAGIRI 20 JPN 820
4 Kio HAYAKAWA 23 JPN 770
5 Alvaro HERNANDEZ DEL POZO 30 ESP 720
6 Alexandre JUMELIN 48 FRA 670
7 Jigen OMOTEHARA 19 JPN 620
8 Joris BRETAGNOLLES 36 FRA 570
9 Anatole RAHAIN 27 FRA 520
10 Dustyn ALT 34 GER 470
11 Jean-François BOULIANNE 40 CAN 430
12 Daniel HENNIG 43 GER 390
13 Vladimir ISAEV 30 *** 350
14 Williams Jaime PEREZ MEDINA 38 PER 310
15 Romain DODELIER 40 FRA 270
HC Results UEC BMX Racing European Cup - Round 8 Tiel, Netherlands
HC Results UEC BMX Racing European Cup - Round 8 Tiel, Netherlands 01 June 2025
Elite Men:
1 Jaymio BRINK 21 NED 1 200 UCI Ranking points
2 Jason NOORDAM 20 NED 2 172
3 Chris ALDON 24 FRA 3 148
4 Filib STEINER 21 SUI 4 127
5 Loris AEBERHARD 26 SUI 5 109
6 Wannes MAGDELIJNS 21 BEL 6 94
7 Mitchel SCHOTMAN 29 NED 7 81
8 Martti SCIORTINO 27 ITA 8 70
9 Magnus DYHRE 23 DEN 9 66
10 Jakob BERNHART 29 GER 10 66
11 Brian VAN EEUWIJK 23 NED 11 62
12 Arthur CLAESSENS 26 SUI 12 62
From FISE Montpellier 2025, watch the full runs from the Women's BMX Flatland Finals. Full results below.
Not enough ponies for the Nashville drag strip, only semis both days. Let’s change that soon.
When you’ve hit nearly every city across mainland Europe, it’s time to venture further. In ALEXSTAN, Alex Donnachie trades the familiar for the unknown, heading into Kazakhstan in search of fresh spots. From rugged architecture to untouched street setups, this is raw and creative BMX riding at its finest. Hit play and take the journey.
The Unconventional Career Path: How BMX Riders Break Into the Industry
Forget everything you think you know about traditional career paths. In the BMX world, there's no college major called "Professional BMX Business Management," and you won't find a "BMX Industry Studies" degree at your local university. Yet somehow, passionate riders continue to transform their love for two wheels into thriving careers that span everything from bike manufacturing to media empires. The path isn't conventional, but it's real, and it's happening right now. The beauty of BMX career paths lies in their organic nature. Unlike corporate climbs or academic trajectories, BMX careers often start in bedrooms, garages, and local bike shops. Young riders who can't afford to find someone professional, like a paper writer for their college essays, are instead learning real-world business skills by managing their own Instagram accounts, negotiating sponsorship deals, and understanding supply chains through their desperate need for affordable parts. These aren't theoretical lessons; they're survival skills in a community where creativity and hustle matter more than credentials.
The New School Entrepreneurs
Take Scot Breithaupt, who founded SE Racing in 1977 and turned it into a major BMX brand. Breithaupt didn't start with a business plan or venture capital; he started with stickers, t-shirts, and an understanding of what riders actually wanted. His company grew from a small advertising and promotional operation into a full-scale bike manufacturer because he was embedded in the community he served.
The Diesel is coming - One more look before the Dirtyfest 3 drop! Torker BMX
The all-new 6069 T-6 aluminum Diesel frames are dropping Friday, 6/6 at Dirtyfest 3 — but before they hit the dirt, take a cruise with us along the California coast and see why the Diesel is the frameset built for riders who want strength, style, and speed.
C1 Results Pannonian Challenge, Osijek, Croatia, 23 May - 24 May 2025
Men Park:
1Marin RANTEŠ 30 CRO 200
2 Nikita FOMINOV 26 *** 160
3 Arsenii LIUBISHKIN 22 *** 130
4 Zoltán ÚJVÁRY 25 HUN 110
5 Anar ALIEV 22 *** 90
6 Irek RIZAEV 28 *** 70
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.