Vans x RADShare Partner to Provide Opportunities for Kids in Underserved Communities
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is proud to present the Vans x RADShare Project, a short video highlighting Vans’ ongoing partnership with the Richmond, Virginia-based nonprofit to uplift local underserved communities and empower more kids to ride BMX. Timed around Go BMX Day this July 20, 2021, the Vans x RADShare Project was designed to drive participation.
Earlier this year, Vans team riders Trey Jones, Perris Benegas and Marshall “The Major” Gehrke spent time at Richmond’s Gillies Creek Park, where RADShare was founded in 2019 by BMX community leader Steve Crandall. RADShare’s mission since inception is to create a safe, accessible BMX culture through
Sponsor changes. Check the latest team changes and hook-ups right here on FATBMX!
Are you losing track on who rides for who? Here's a long list with the most recent team changes and pick ups. The latest team changes get added to the top. The industry never chills, always adding and dropping. What's the latest? Let us know.
-Dustyn Alt on Kunstform
-Dan Coller off Eclat
-Julian Molina on Vans
-BK on Rockstar
-Nick Bruce on Champion
-Matt Ray on Dan's Comp
-Paul Thoelen on Kunstform
Vans and SE Bikes Link Up for Second Apparel & Footwear Collaboration
This July, Vans and SE Bikes reunite to celebrate all things rad on and off two wheels with a second collection of footwear and apparel. The legendary BMX brand and Vans come together to celebrate “Off The Wall” bike life culture with the debut of a special colorway of the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™ and Sk8-Hi® Reissue. The Vans x SE Bikes collection is available to shop now with the EVDNT UltimateWaffle™ coming this August.
SE Bikes launched the world’s first 29” BMX bike, the Big Ripper in 2009 which took the retro BMX world by storm. The Big Ripper has gone on to become the #1 bike in the Bike Life scene and serves as inspiration for the second Vans x SE Bikes collection. Driving heritage and progression, Vans and SE
We've added flyers of events happening in 2021. Some are being held indoors but not all of them. Due to the Covid-19 virus a lot of them have been postponed to a later stage in 2021. Check before you make any plans. If you have event dates, if you've got something going, send us the info or better, add the event yourself. Add your event to the FATBMX Event calendar so more people will get to know about your race or contest or jam that you're putting on. We're here to spread the love but you figure out yourself where you need to go. Contact the event organizers before you head over. Times/dates might have changed and we take no responsibility for that. Get together and enjoy BMX, the best thing in the world. 2021 Flyers inside as well as the 2021 event dates. Nothing else to do!? Get out there and have some fun. Meet new people, visit new places, take some pics for your instagram, pull new tricks, become a better person and maybe win something along the way. Lots has changed or is changing so double check and keep us posted. It's a crazy world we live in at the moment.
2021 BMX Race and BMX Freestyle events:
When you're about to fully commit yourself to something you need to know that the parts on your bike are going to hold up to whatever you put them through. The United Precedence Stem should be at the top of the list when it comes to choosing a stem.
The perfect combination of strength and style, the Precedence Stem not only looks the part, but is built to withstand the abuse of all levels of riding. Fully CNC machined 6061 Alloy with attention to keeping the size down giving you a sleek yet solid stem.
Available in 2 options for reach, 49mm or 52mm, and either Black or Polished to match whichever
Vans, the original action sports brand and advocate for creative expression, is proud to welcome adaptive BMX rider Julian Molina to the Vans BMX team. Hailing from Andres, Colombia, Julian has been inspiring the world through BMX for years. At age 7, while riding a skateboard, Julian was hit by a bus sustaining a severe break to his leg. The injury worsened and as a matter of life or death, Julian’s leg had to be amputated. Years later, Julian discovered BMX, which turned his life around in the way of 360’s, flips and whips. His first bike was purchased with his own hard-earned money, saved from selling candy, and since then has become like a true extension of himself.
Becoming a part of the Vans family holds a deep meaning for Julian: “More than something monetary
X-Games 2021 schedule for you. BMX today (Dirt and Park comps) and on Friday (street). Coming straight out of Pat Casey's Backyard today. Don't miss it.
Wednesday, July 14
BMX Dirt: 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET. Watch on: X Games YouTube & Facebook & Twitter & TikTok & ESPN App
BMX Dirt Best Trick: 3:30 - 4:15 PM ET. Watch on: X Games YouTube & Facebook & Twitter & TikTok & ESPN App
Wendy's BMX Park: 7:30 - 8:30 PM ET. Watch on: X Games YouTube & Facebook & Twitter & TikTok & ESPN App
Dave Mirra's BMX Park Best Trick: 9:00 - 9:45 PM ET. Watch on: X Games YouTube & Facebook & Twitter & TikTok & ESPN App
Simple Session goes back to its urban roots on August 20–21 in Tallinn, Estonia
Simple Session 21 will be back in Tallinn, Estonia, on August 20–21 with a big summertime festival and an all-around good time. This years’ event will be more exclusive as the tickets are limited and the venue will be more intimate and closer to the public than ever – the Simple Session series will host an exciting street contest in the hip up and coming Põhjala district – an old rubber factory turned into a cultural hub. Simple Session 21 will also be one of the first significant international events after the big Olympic debut for BMX and skateboarding in Tokyo. Sixty-four of the finest invited BMX street riders and skateboarders from all around the world will go head to head on a new 600m2 Nate Wessel-designed street course.
“I’m delighted that we can run the event at the youthful and vibrant Põhjala factory, make the Session during Estonian summertime and the riders and viewers will enjoy these sports as they were born. The global health crisis has prevented us from hosting the annual wintertime event, so we are happy now to host the Simple Session during the sunny side of the year,” says Risto Kalmre, the founder of Estonia’s biggest and world-renowned action sports event.
The event kicks off on the day of the Estonian Restoration of Independence on the 20th of August,
Vans Slip-On BMX by Dennis Enarson Offers Finely Tuned Support for The Most Versatile Rider
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is excited to unveil the Slip-On BMX by Dennis Enarson, a finely tuned offering that is just as versatile as the rider himself. Dennis Enarson’s diverse style demands a shoe that can do it all. Together with Vans, he applied his aesthetic to the Slip-On BMX, created specifically with BMXers in mind. The Slip-On BMX features Vans’ hybrid cupsole and vulcanized Wafflecup BMX technology, which provides unrivaled support and durability without compromising precious pedalfeel.
“From the beginning, I knew this shoe had to be something durable to shred in, yet fashionable enough to wear with your favorite outfit—and that’s exactly what we made,” Dennis said.
A Flatland competition for ladies is born. This side of BMX needs some development and involvement making this competition an important one. Read the info about FlatQueens below and join in. PASSION IS AN ENDLESS FUEL.
Purpose: Our goal is to help develop the female BMX Flatland scene, push forward the progression of our community, and to shine some light on female riders with a BMX Flatland competition - "FlatQueens"! The ladies and girls will be given the opportunity to compete in one of 3 different classes (Pro, Amateur and New Generation). The aim is to showcase the passion we have for this sport and how much we embrace each other. In times like these, it's even more important to stick together and enjoy what we love. Let's be the change and do this together - it's time!
Who are we? Two motivated ladies riding and embracing BMX Flatland with over 30 years of experience combined! Paula Hesser is from Canada and Irina Sadovnik is from Austria.
-Paula, mother of two small girls, is the founder of “Rad Girls BMX.” In 2012 Rad Girls was the first edit to showcase all female flatland riders with the purpose to provide a sense of community, since it is literally spread across the globe. Rad Girls BMX is still going strong today, with 10 edits and counting. Paula is hoping to compete in her first UCI event in the Women’s Pro Class this September in Montpellier!
-Irina is a 2 time UCI World Champion (2019, 2021) and the first UEC European Champion! While riding
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.