Bart de Jong
Byron Friday was there from the beginning of Bicycle Motocross. He just sent in a photo of the First Generation Downhill Bike from 1976 to show you what it was like to be a BMX-er in the seventies. He mentioned: "I raced at Randal Ranch Downhill - Best Downhill Track in So California. Going from a very short Toptube Webco hard tail to this bike was like my friend Johnny O'Show's Works HRC bike - total dream ride!"
Note: Despite the monster hoops - this bike was remarkable nimble and quick.
Freestyle Now would like to welcome to the squad world class flatland bmx rider Dez Maarsen
Freestyle Now would like to welcome Dez Maarsen from the Netherlands to the squad. Dez brings his world class bmx flatland riding to the squad, with his recent 6th placing in the 2015 BMX Flatland World Circuit. In the past year Dez has followed the circuit to Flatark in Kobe Japan and placed 11th, Real Spin City in Montreal Canada placing 5th and to Voodoo Jam in Louisiana America where he placed 3rd. His determination to ride is a major driving force in his placings and this is evident in his riding. Fast and aggressive combos with lots of style.
My 2015: Kuwahara's Jeff Upshaw (USA) reflects on the year 2015 and has his mind set on 2016.
Name: Jeff Upshaw
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Sponsors: Kuwahara USA, Truth Products, Box components, Potter designs, RRP gates, Flyracing
Which race in 2015 turned out better than you could have hoped for?
Jeff Upshaw: I would have to go with USAC National champs at Rockhill SC back in March.
What was your best race result in 2015?
Jeff Upshaw: it's been a rough go this season with my best finish being 6th place at the National champs in Rockhill SC earlier in the year.
Who do you think kicked ass in the Elite Men class this year?
Jeff Upshaw: Joris Daudet has stepped it up this past season.
Who impressed you most in the Elite Women class?
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.