Bart de Jong
Mongoose pro Greg Illingworth had a unique journey in finding his BMX career. Before his career took off, Greg had to make a difficult choice to leave his beautiful home country of South Africa to make his dream happen. In this episode, we get to follow Greg around his current residence of Hastings, UK, and also get a glimpse of what it was like to grow up in South Africa.
9-year-old BMX prodigy Connor Stitt is on his way to becoming a BMX pro. His young age and small body don’t stop him from doing a multitude of impressive yet dangerous tricks on his bike, including a 360, superman, bar spin, tail whip, backflip and double backflip. Falling hurts, but landing feels ohhh sooo gooood.
Chris James reppin his signature Blaster seat, both pivotal and combo versions available.
Sick vibes throughout this one from kunstform's Artur Meister and filmer David Schaller. The kinda video that makes you want to go ride but then head straight to the club after. Really impressive all round!
It's hard to find a more energitic rider than Reed Stark. On and off his bike. The smile he has, the positive vibe he brings, his Kendama tricks or his full speed riding, it is always nice to have Reed Stark around. What has he been up to lately? Read the list below and be up to speed.
Last contest you entered: Simple Session 20
Last contest you won: Got 2nd after Garret Reynolds at Simple Session 3-4 years ago and that’s pretty much winning in my book
Last package you received from a sponsor: Rawr Superfoods pack came in hot today with a special raw honey comb container
Last time you went to the gym: Back when they were open… so maybe January. I just ride bikes and swim outside now.
Last advice you got from a good friend: Miles means maintenance – Denim Cox
Last rider who taught you a trick: Maybe Catfish trying to teach me a flatland decade 6 years ago.
He used to be a biker. Now he's a bicycle-ist. Short animation by Ant Keogh.
The Outback is harsh and unforgiving. The heat is endless. But we will never surrender.
Doomed Worldwide is a British based, rider run clothing brand that was established on Doomsday in 2018. In their own words – ‘they have a team of world-class BMX riders who are also complete idiots. They have no understanding of modern technology and fail to update even Instagram on a regular basis’.
Name: Ben Towle
Age: 20
Hometown: Brigg, England
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Unitedbikeco, 4down distro, forw4rd
---The FAT favorite list---
-Spot to ride: Brigg
-BMX video: BSD ride to Glory 2013
-Website: undefined
-Web video: Stu Chisholm Source park lock in
-Food: Any size pizza for £5 at Pizza Base
-Twitter to follow: Pig of the day
-Person on Instagram: @beatlejuice
-Travel destination: Ruben's bowl Malaga
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.