BMX Flatland world circuit. The global flatland organization. We asked Yasu some questions.
Jul 12, 2008
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Getting organized is tough to do, but BMX flatland has their own organization. We checked in with Flatland guru Yasuyuki Takeo who is involved with the BFWC.There is some structure in flatland in the way of the BMX Flatland world circuit. Can you explain what the BFWC does?
Yasu: BFWC was established to represent Flatland more professional and worldwide.
How many contests have been organized under the BFWC umbrella?
Yasu: Currently BFWC is consist of 3 contests, Voodoo Jam (USA), Suzuki BMX Masters( Germany ) and King of Ground (Japan)
Do riders have to become a member of the BFWC to compete in the BFWC?
Yasu: We don't have membership so far, so anyone can join a
Name: Mike Spinner Age: 20
Hometown: Miami Fl
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Do you ride flatland much?
Mike Spinner: When I'm in front of my house, or I'm in a parking lot with a bunch of my friends.
Alexis Desolneux Carhartt movie. It's still flatland week!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jul 11, 2008
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Colony has some new flatland pegs in the works. Fits the Flat Week theme well. Here's a spy photo and info sent in by Clint Millar, the Colony boss, himself:-They will be very cheap & long lasting.
-Weigh in at a mere 75 grams each.
-Will come in either 10mm or 14mm.
-Black only at this stage.
The Red Bull Circle Of Balance events have been the highlight for many flatland riders. We caught up with Andy Zeiss who has been strongly involved with the events as Red Bull's BMX man.The Red Bull Circle Of Balance events have been THE events for flatland riders to look out for. How many have taken place and where were they held?
Andy Zeiss: In total we had three COB´s in the past. 2002 and 2004
Frame : St-Martin ClassX Fork : St- Martin 2009 sample
Bar : St-Martin Ange bar
Stem : Camacura Macross 5
Hedspacer : 059
U-brake : St-Martin / Flybikes
Lever : 059
Pads : Arestic
Crank : St-Martin Holloflat 145cm + 24t sprocket
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