For over 20 years the skatepark of Kooigem, a small village of 800 people, has been the decor of a freestyle BMX contest, but due to know reason the new concrete BMX park that was finished in 2019 never has seen a contest, until last weekend that changed. The format of the City Battle stayed the same. Ride in pairs as a team and entertain the crowed. The public decides who won the battle and who so will advance to the next round.
This all takes place during a free music festival, and due to the insane heat the audience came late to the park. But because it's freestyle and there are no rules at this contest the 5 riders who showed up for qualy decided to play a game of bike instead to entertain the crowd.
Saturday 28 June will mark the 2025 edition of the Kooigem city battle. Taking place on the smallest BMX skatepark in one of Belgium's smallest city's, riders in teams of 2 will battle it out against each other. The idea is that you don't win from the judges, as there aren't any, but you win from the audience. After every run they decide what team goes on to the next stage. Some teams will be invited and pre qualified, but everyone can enter in the "normal run" contest, and the best riders then move on to the Quarter finals team contest.
Should I enter if I'm a Girl rider? Yes, you will get a price.
Should I enter if I'm not that good? Yes, you will still probably win something
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