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Awesome feeling to be back racing the World Cups, Rounds 3&4 in Papendal.

The municipality has announced an exciting redevelopment of the Olympiaplein skatepark in Amsterdam, Netherlands, set to take place at the end of next year. While planning is already underway, community input will play a key role in shaping the final design. To get involved, you can complete an online survey to share your ideas and preferences, or attend the community meeting at the skatepark on Wednesday evening, July 9. More information, including the survey link, is available below. For BMX riders in particular, this is an important opportunity. The more BMXers who contribute through the survey and attend the public sessions, the more likely it is that BMX-specific

The first X Games in Salt Lake City is officially a wrap! Monster Energy congratulates its Skateboard, BMX, and Moto X athletes on groundbreaking performances in the 74th edition of the X Games. During three days of live competitions inside Utah State Fairpark and Event Center, the world-class team claimedd a total of 21 X Games medals (seven gold, eight silver, and six bronze) and raised the bar by landing never-been-done tricks and setting new medal records.

Standouts included 29-year-old Jordan Godwin from Cardiff, Wales, claiming the gold medal in BMX Street after already earning bronze at X Games Osaka the previous weekend. The team swept the entire BMX Dirt podium on Saturday with 31-year-old Ryan Williams from Sunshine Coast, Australia, taking gold, 22-year-old Brady Baker from Toms River, New Jersey, claiming silver, and 30-year-old Daniel Sandoval from Corona, California, taking bronze.

The intense Women’s Skateboard Vert Best Trick final witnessed 15-year-old Arisa Trew from Palm Beach, Australia, claim a dominant win with a never-been-landed trick. In Moto X Best Whip, 29-year-old Julien Vanstippen from Ophain, Belgium, soared to victory. The BMX Dirt Best Trick wrote X Games history with 31-year-old Ryan Williams from Sunshine Coast, Australia, landing the world’s first triple backflip on dirt for the gold medal.

The never-been-done tricks continued in Skateboard Street Best Trick, where 19-year-old Filipe Mota

Watch the top 3 runs from the SONIC Dave Mirra BMX Park Best Trick competition at X Games Salt Lake City 2025! Featuring mind-blowing tricks from Kevin Peraza, Justin Dowell, and Bryce Tryon, this event showcases the pinnacle of BMX Park creativity and precision.

A new take on the BMX contest format? That’s what Monticule is aiming for at the TKO Invitational! The idea is straightforward and plays out like an all out battle that ends with a head to head final!

As X Games Salt Lake City marks the 30th anniversary of the world’s most iconic action sports event, a new era begins with the launch of X Games League (XGL) and the announcement of its inaugural “Founder Athletes”: Ryan Sheckler, Nyjah Huston and Ryan Williams. These three legends—each a defining figure in their sport—will help shape the future of XGL. Their influence on action sports culture is undeniable, and they now take on a new role in helping build the most ambitious evolution in X Games history. Starting Summer 2026, X Games League transforms action sports into a team-based, seasonal league format. Skateboarding and BMX will headline the inaugural Summer X Games League

Watch the full SONIC Men’s BMX Park competition from X Games Salt Lake City 2025 Presented by SONIC!