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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!
Rubio´s part in the wrkb crew video Tropicueld, filmed in Tenerife by chris bouquet in 2017.
My 2017: Brandon Loupos
Hometown: Engadine, Australia
Sponsors: Rockstar Energy, Hyper Bikes, Snafu Bmx, Vans Shoes, Precision Athletica & Bmx Mafia Shop.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Brandon Loupos: Yes, it was the first stop of the Toyota Bmx Triple Challenge in Anaheim, CA. Went pretty good, Qualified 1st on the first day, then second in the semis and finished 4th in finals but I had fun! Can’t wait to do it all again in a couple of weeks!
My 2017: CAM PEAKE
Hometown: Loughborough, England
Sponsors: EXTREME, BLACK+DECKER, COYOTE SPORTS and supported by Profile Racing, Ninjaz Gloves, Waller BMX
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Cam Peake: It was SIMPLE SESSION back in Feb and the contest went awful for me. It was my first one back after I snapped my collarbone towards the end of 2016 and I was riding a bit slack all winter but I took a lot away from it in terms of what I needed to do for the rest of 2017 so in a way it gave me the kick up the back side I needed haha! I had a wicked time with everyone though.
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Cam Peake: This took some working out but around 14 weeks in total away at contests in 2017. 32 flights, 8 ferries and god knows how many miles in the car!
What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Cam Peake: This was a hard question because I have a sikkk time at all the contests I go to, some
We're proud to announce that Scotty Cranmer is the 2017 Vital BMX Rider of the Year! Scotty is an amazing human being, both on and off of his bike. He's won everything there is to win and, after suffering a horrific accident in late 2016, he's recovered to a point that leaves both doctors and onlookers mind-blown.
2017, another year of racing bikes all over the world in the books! Just like the last couple years, I liked to make a compilation of some of my videos. A big thank you to my family, sponsors and the team of people around me who’re always having my back, for making all of this possible.
When it comes to planning a BMX trip, the world is your playground. There are plenty of obvious destinations to choose from but the Weird & Revered took the unconventional way and went south. From Atlanta, Georgia to Louisiana, Alabama, and Florida the guys had a ton of adventures in their Dodge Mini Van!
Having not dropped a video all Summer, I excitedly present to you Lip Lords Part 11! This is my favorite part to date and with that being said, enjoy the show. Lip Lords Part 11 features Brant Moore(Nelly), Sponge(Diddy), Tristan Newbury(Murphy Lee), Brian Horecky, Danny Cattarin, Rob Benza, and Cody Barnes. One ramp, endless possibilities.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.