Good vibes at the 2014 Vans rebeljam in London. Text/pics by BdJ
Nov 28, 2014
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For the first time in rebeljam history the event was street only. It was decided to give the street riders an unfiltered BMX platform in London at the York Hall Leisure Centre. Riders had shown up during the week and were anxious to try the course designed by BK and Jeff K on Friday. The last decals were thrown on the obstacles in the morning and once the light was turned to green, the riding never stopped. Art ramps had transfered the course design on paper into an interesting street course which is donated to Rampworks after the event. Riders in the Liverpool area will get to ride the rails etc. in the upcoming months.66 of the best street riders got to enjoy the set-up for muliple hours on Friday and Saturday and the atmosphere was great. Riders were feeding off of eachother and the tricks and lines were pushed to the next level. People were simply enjoying the sessions and many high-5-s, knuckles and man hugs were shared. The international field of riders were scheduled to compete at 14:45hr on Saturday.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.