The flatland finals took place on Saturday at the VU in France. In a "Disco-type" set-up the finalists that made it to Pessac took center stage and made their moves for the biggest check. First place honours went to Thomas Noyer in the pro class and Chris Gauthier won the am class. With four flatland contests going on this weekend the number of riders wasn't massive, but the riding was still good indeed. 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.