Bart de Jong
There are plenty of reasons for a BMX rider to be interested in graffiti and street art. BMX Freestyle/Streetstyle grew up on the streets, just like graffiti did. Both cultures found their own spaces, developed their own language and, for decades, operated outside the rules of the establishment. Add Hip Hop, punk, photography, fashion and a healthy dose of rebellion and you have a pretty interesting cultural mix. So when we were in Paris recently, a visit to BEYOND THE STREETS at La Grande Halle de la Villette was definitely on the list.
We had visited the BEYOND THE STREETS exhibitions in Los Angeles several times, so we had an idea of what to expect. Or at least we thought we did. The Paris edition felt like somebody had taken a huge chunk of graffiti history, packed it into shipping containers and transported the whole thing across the Atlantic.
There are BMX events and there are BMX events where you wonder what the hell is going on around you. Hammer & Nails Fest in Cologne definitely falls into the second category. The fourth edition of Felix Prangenberg’s BMX-meets-hardcore gathering went down Friday and Saturday at AbenteuerHallenKALK, with two days of riding, DIY obstacles, loud bands and plenty of international BMX talent. We made the trip over on Friday, mainly to check out the BMX side of things. The hardcore bands were already doing their best to shake the foundations of the building. If hardcore music is your thing, you were probably in heaven. Honestly for us, it was more a case of turning the camera towards the BMX action and
LIVE FISE BIRMINGHAM 2026. Watch the Park Women’s Final live from FISE Birmingham 26! The world’s best female BMX riders are ready to battle for the podium with huge tricks, stylish runs, and incredible progression on one of the biggest stages in freestyle BMX.
LIVE FISE BIRMINGHAM 2026. Watch the Park Men’s Final live from FISE Birmingham, AL! The world’s top BMX riders are ready to throw down their biggest tricks in one of the most iconic competitions of the season.
LIVE FISE BIRMINGHAM 2026. Watch the Flatland World Cup Men’s Final live from FISE Birmingham, AL! The best flatland riders in the world are ready to showcase incredible balance, creativity, control, and technical mastery in one of the most impressive BMX disciplines.
August 1, 2026 marks the date for the 5th Annual Detroit City BMX Street Jam. Every year, hundreds of BMX riders and cyclists take over the city. This year was no different at we pedaled through the streets from spot to spot to watch these two wheeled gladiators throw down some Serious hammers! The weather was a little less than cooperative but we somehow managed to make the best of it and stayed dry for the most part.
STASH BMX - TAICHILL CITY STREET BY SEANROLL 2026
Results Asian BMX Racing Continental Championships, Arena BMX Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia 06 - 08 August 2026.
Elite Men:
1 Asuma NAKAI 26 JPN
2 Patrick Bren COO 24 PHI
3 Ryo SHIMADA 26 JPN
4 Ryota NAKABAYASHI 23 JPN
5 Komet SUKPRASERT 26 THA
6 Fasya Ahsana RIFKI 26 INA
7 Haochao LIN 27 CHN
8 Rio AKBAR 31 INA
Elite Women:
1 Sae HATAKEYAMA 27 JPN
2 Mengyao WANG 27 CHN
3 Jui YABUTA 24 JPN
This isn't a restock. This isn't a colourway. This is Tempered's first official drop of Australian Made frames - built with the highest American Made Plymouth 4130 Chromoly quality tube, forged by hands that live and breathe this scene. No factory line. No sea container full of identical frames. Every Tempered Aus Made frame passes through skilled hands before it touches your bike - precision tooling, time-tested methods, zero shortcuts.
This is what "rider-owned" actually looks like when you follow it all the way through. The collection is live now.
Earlybird discounted Tickets now on sale for the 2026 National BMX Hall of Fame Ceremony: SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2026
FRIDAY - SEPT. 25th
Reception Party @ BMX HoF Museum
Join us for drinks and appetizers with the Class of 2026,
along with special guests and BMX legends.
SATURDAY - SEPT. 26th
Vintage Nationals & Bike Show ‘n Swap, HoF Car & Truck Show
From 7am to 2, it'll be non-stop BMX Action - with Old & New School racing on the Hardesty Track, the annual HoF Bike show & swap meet, Distance-jump comp, foot down and bunny-hop comp, freestyle jam circles, and tons of fun with your BMX family!
SATURDAY NIGHT
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.