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TSG are proud to announce their latest addition to their bike team, 21-year-old French freestyle BMX prodigy Anthony Jeanjean. Jeanjean’s love affair with BMX began at FISE Montpellier, aged 10. From that day on his line through life’s rhythm section was set – he was going to be a pro BMXer: “I knew that was what I wanted to do with my life,” says Jeanjean. “For me it was a goal and also a clear choice, I knew that was what I wanted to do with my life”

Jeanjean now joins TSG’s star-studded pro team: “We are so pleased to welcome Anthony Jeanjean into the Ride TSG family,” says CEO Ruedi Herger. “Not only is he an outstandingly skilful rider and competitor but he is also an incredible role model for BMX riders, present and future.”

Anthony’s BMX career is in full swing

Jeanjean burgeoning stash of trophies includes the first ever European freestyle BMX Championship crown; French BMX freestyle gold; and in 2019, after coming back from serious injury, his career came full circle with a win at the FISE Montpellier. “It was a very intense moment for me,” says Jeanjean. “Because I discovered BMX freestyle at FISE de Montpellier 10 years ago and my first competition was at FISE de Montpellier.”

All set for the Olympics

Name: Yuma Minami
Age: 27
Hometown: Tokyo, Japan
Hook-ups/Sponsors: United BikeCo, ZEN distribution, Delmar bmx shop, Hoods Crew, Bashi Burger Chance, SAL protection, Pancake

The FAT favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Portland, Bashi Burger Chance
-BMX video: AnthemⅡ Mike Aitken
-Website: Youtube
-Web video: Cult / Corey Walsh
-Food: Ramen
-Person on Instagram: Dan Foley

Name: Tomáš Tydlačka
Age: 27
Hometown: Pardubice, Czech Republic
Hook-ups/Sponsors: No sponsors, only WeLivin (our brand)

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Local plaza with homies

Name: Konsty Rudobashta
Age: 22
Hometown: Poltawa (Ukraine)
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Kunstform Bmx Shop

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Tuttlingen Skatepark
-BMX video: Sean Burns Athem 2

Name: Kenny Kekow
Age: 32
Hometown: Pinole CA. Currently residing in Woodland CA
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Zorg Bike Co, El Sobrante Cyclery, John Buultjens, 1UP Motorsports, Tangent

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Alameda Skatepark. Ramp Rats. RIP. Anywhere where the session is good!
-BMX video: Criminal Mischief, End Search, Markit Zero, Anthem 2, Square One Wide Awake Nightmare, Miracle Boy and Nyquist.

When you see someone ride you can sometimes tell that he has it. Flow, talent, drive, being eager to learn, someone who always seems to pull things first-go. In Aarle-Rixtel this rider was Tom van den Bogaard. You know who he is now and his talent didn't go unnoticed by companies like Vans, Monster Energy, Tallorder, Paul's Boutique and Triple eight. We cruised around Aarle-Rixtel to take some pics at some iconic places and then sat down at Paul's Boutique to do the interview. Syo van Vliet had already taken some rad action shots over in Eindhoven earlier on which you will find in this piece also.

We’re here at Paul’s Boutique live with local Tom van den Bogaard wearing Vans shoes, a Monster Energy hat, sporting a brand new Tallorder bike built up by Paul’s Boutique. But it didn’t start that way. When did you start riding BMX Tom?
Tom van den Bogaard: I believe I was in group 8 in school. I was 12, or 13, I think 12 actually when I bought a brown wethepeople Reason here at Paul’s Boutique. My brother had a newer model year wethepeople bike, the Arcade and Nick had the blue WTP Nova.

Were you still playing soccer at that time?
Tom van den Bogaard: Yes, I was still playing soccer at ASV ’33. I played from age 6 till I was 13. I was a goalie and there weren’t many so it was hard for me to quit because they would have to search for a

Daniel Dhers Red Bull Interview 2019

Name: Ramon Francesconi
Age: 29
Hometown: Sestri Levante, Italy
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Il Butta BMX Shop & Park, Dollynoire

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Sestri ponente’s Bowl
-BMX video: All the PROPS videos and Anthem 2

Name: Adeian Alejadro Rojas Esquivel
Age: 24 years old
Hometown: Guadalajara Jalisco
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Fundamental BMX, the Butt crew and Lazy crw

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: BMX street
-BMX video: I'm too motivated by the Deadline crew DVD, one of the best.
-Web video: Jordan Godwin is amazin, "domsayer"
-Food: It is always good to try and know everything but I would never reject some chiles filled with my mom
-Twitter to follow: Do not use this social network
-Person on Instagram: gogles_rojas
-Travel destination: I loved visiting Cancun, and Austin Texas is an incredible city!
-Riders to ride with: All my friends are a motivation for me, I always ride with the person who is willing

Olympian, animal lover, cook and all around great human, Nic Long takes us along for the ride in a day in his shoes. See what he does to prepare for the next big race and how he keeps himself humble and centered on and off his bike. Huge Thank You to The Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center for letting us film at the track, to Nic's Mom for having us over for dinner, and to Lindsay for allowing us to film this Day In The Life on her birthday!