Bart de Jong
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, and the first name in BMX, announces the industry’s most anticipated video of 2016, ILLUSTRATED. ILLUSTRATED marks another astounding milestone for Vans, marking the brand’s first-ever, feature length global BMX video since the company’s inception in 1966. Directed by respected BMX photographer Justin Kosman, and featuring groundbreaking full parts from some of the biggest names in BMX, ILLUSTRATED gets up-close and personal with the multifaceted Vans pro BMX team as they circle the globe in search of never-before-ridden terrain.
ILLUSTRATED is about paving your own path; a unique ride through life, both on and off the bike. With style, precision and drama at every turn, each rider demonstrates their own chosen direction as they journey across the globe establishing their craft as creators of one truly original art form. In the end, we are graced with a showcase of cinematic adventures, written in scratches and skid marks on walls and rails around the world.
There are only a few times, when you know it is a perfect match! Sergio is one of Europe´s most respected and talented BMX exports. His riding style, personality and attitude speak volumes and makes people - no matter where he shows up, if it´s an event, a jam, or just a local session with friends - feel enriched by simply being with him. TM, Andy Zeiss: "Sergio is a long time friend of mine and to many of the VANS team riders. Furthermore he owns and reflects everything what a BMX rider should be and that's very important to me. We began the relationship at the end of last year with some general product support. Soon as we realised it was a perfect fit I pushed for the next and most logical step. Now I couldn’t be more stoked and proud to have him as a part of the family and representing VANS along with the others from the squad. Sorry, but my team is bad-ass, haha!“
The Spanish based rider has his roots in Madrid, but recently moved north of Barcelona. Traveling is still a huge part of his life,
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.