Bart de Jong
Hucker and I have been talking about doing a video like this for almost a year. Just something raw and simple (in theory) where we film the stuff he does nearly everyday, but show it from a unique perspective...almost as if you were viewing the trick as his pedal or front wheel. Actually figuring out how to mount the GoPro sturdy enough to survive was a bit more difficult than we expected, but Hucker was absolutely down to get it all done with a smile. So, I hope you enjoy.
2017 saw a lot of progressive bike riding and it seems like now more than ever, the notion of what is possible on a BMX is getting pushed further and further. Both the technical and gnarly aspects of tricks are getting completely ridiculous and this year saw a ton of innovation. Here is our list (in no particular order) of what we found to be the most progressive tricks done in the past year (2017).
Get a small glimpse behind the scenes, raw and uncut with Tony Hamlin as he continuously progressed, grew, and shut down spots all over the world on his signature Kink Solace Build over the last 5 years plus!
R.L. & Ron Wilton take you through a day-in-the-life of the BMX Action Trick Team.
The 2018 HARO Bikes Pro XL complete bike comes with a 21" toptube frame and is ready for the track. The gloss black frame with orange/blue sticker kit makes the bike look fast even when it doesn't move. For $ 609.99 (USA) you'll sprint out of the bike shop on the way to the nearest track where you will get to impress the competition. At the next training night you'll show them how fast the bike is and the next race can't come soon enough.
2018 HARO Pro XL complete bike FEATURES:
-6061 series alloy frame with integrated head tube, butted down tube, tapered chain stays, 3D dropouts with integrated chain tensioners
About a year's worth of casually riding around, talking shit, and having some beers.
For the last eight months the Late Night Boys have been scavenging the streets for new things to ride. From countless dusk til dawn sessions to injuries left and right there is no stopping these guys from having a good time and going on adventures with their bikes.
Since there are only a few days left at before my skatepark closes down forever the boys and I are trying to get in as many good moments and fun times as we possibly can! We got the BMX bikes and had an amazing night riding together and we filmed some awesome tricks!
My 2017: Kalkoff Kevin
Hometown: Annecy, France
Sponsors: Vans, Monster energy, Subrosa brand, The shadow conspiracy, the Roster, Sparkys FR.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Kalkoff Kevin: Yes it was the Vans bowl contest in Sydney, Australia and I had to ride during the open qualifier to get a chance to enter the actual pro contest and I did ride and qualified for it but also had some issues with my bike there and that made me struggle a little bit with it after the contest...
Kink Australian Team Rider Alex Bolton just came through with a solid minute of original moves, big and tech out of Melbourne!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.