Nikita Ducarroz will compete in the UCI BMX Freestyle World Championships next week in Abu Dhabi (UAE). While the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist is considered a medal hope, her story of mental health gives hope to others. The daughter of a Swiss father and an American mother, Ducarroz enjoyed the benefits of dual citizenship and grew up in Northern California while spending summers with her grandparents in Geneva, Switzerland.
At the age of thirteen, Ducarroz began suffering from severe anxiety attacks, which led her to isolation within her own home.
"BMX helped me to overcome my fears"
It wasn't until she found a BMX video on YouTube that she began to break free from the isolation she felt. At first, she saved up for a bike and practiced in her driveway. Day by day, trick by trick, her love for the sport grew. Eventually, the sport led her to do something that scared her to death: she took the plunge and went to ride at her neighborhood skate park. By doing this, she took a step toward overcoming her anxiety and began her BMX career.
Nikita continued to work hard and build her skills. It wasn't long before she won competitions - first at
This video means so much to me. The video is a 4 year project documenting me riding my bike in my early 20’s. It’s such a shocking yet beautiful sight to see myself age in the process of creating this. I want to specially thank my wife Mikayla for filming 99% of this video.
Back and better than ever - the etnies 2022 Winterized Collection is released just in time for the chilly winter months ahead. The line features four durable and weather-resistant footwear styles; the new Jones MTW, Jameson HTW, Jefferson MTW and the Scout Slipper. All designed and engineered to keep feet warm and dry for the seasonal adventures that lie ahead. The Jameson HTW, the Jones MTW and the Jefferson MTW each feature a thermal heat retention aluminum stroble board. These styles’ gusseted tongues and water-resistant treated uppers provide extra protection by
Connect The Dots, now playing on sundaybikes.com. East Coast with the crew back in August around this year's Don of The Streets. Featuring Julian Arteaga, Broc Raiford, Aaron Ross, Brett Silva, Jake Seeley and more.
Entity BMX Shop 'Let's Slay BMX' Halloween Jam / October 2022 CVM BMX MEDIA
Entity BMX Shop 'Let's Slay BMX' Halloween Jam / October 2022
‘TRICK AND TREAT’. We had a small Halloween jam with some friends, here’s the video. Presented by: Burn Slow and Empire BMX.
To celebrate 20 years of Unit23 Skatepark the BSD Jam made it's long awaited return. Check out the highlights from the park and bowl jam and watch out for part two next week...
Odyssey BMX is proud to welcome Perris Benegas to the pro team! Whether she's ripping around a concrete park or at a big stage event, Perris is one of our favorites to watch and fits right at home with our crew. We're stoked to have her on board and look forward to getting things rolling.
Whilst filming with Sam Grace recently we shot this drone clip at Rye park for something different.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.