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A brand new video series from us here at DIG. Hallowed Ground is an in-depth look at the history of some of the most iconic spots in BMX, with insight from some of the names who have thrown themselves down, along, or up them. First up in episode one, we have legendary locals Ian Morris (United) and Dan Lacey (Animal/Vans/Source) giving you the lowdown on the Marina double set in Hastings, UK. Take it away Dan...
Watch Australian Ryan Williams’ gold-medal-winning run in BMX Big Air at X Games Sydney 2018.
Monster Energy would like to congratulate team rider’s Kyle Baldock and Colton Walker for taking silver and bronze, respectively, in BMX Dirt Finals at X Games Sydney 2018. The action popped off in front of an excited crowd at the Spotless Stadium inside Sydney Olympic Park on Saturday afternoon in Australia. Ten of the world’s best BMX riders took the course, which included three jumps, for their chance at earning X Games glory. Each rider was given three attempts, which made for an exhilarating contest that was action-packed and filled with some of the heaviest BMX tricks in the game.
Baldock, 27, is no stranger to this event and definitely had his heart set on gold being on his home turf and having his mom there to watch for the first time ever. Unfortunately, he had to settle for silver today, but still rode with plenty of passion and sent it for the fans.
“Just to be here and actually have X Games in Sydney, and have my mom here for the first time ever is so good,” said Baldock. On the last run I just went for it — X Games mode. All the boys made me go out and send it.”
Baldock came out swinging, and laid down a super clean first run, which was filled with amplitude, style, and technical tricks. The judges were impressed with his run which included; a 360 flip, front flip no hander, and ended with a cash roll. The crowd went wild for the cash roll, which he put down
Two runs, best run counts. As always, X Games street was a hell of an event...but the results were anything but typical. Alex Donnachie took the gold with an extremely technical and dialed first run...here's the raw highlights...
Fitbikeco. F-LOG 31 - LB to ABQ (Part 1). Brandon Begin, Stephan "Bootygroceries" August, Charles Littlejohn, Brandon "Chief" James & Tony Malouf hit the road to ABQ.
Best bike tricks compilation, check this out.
BMX video with Justin Kimmann & Mitchel Schotman @The BMX Track in Dedemsvaart and Kimmann Indoor. It was a bit too windy to do a lot of riding at the local track so we decided to go Indoor's, to do a little 'GATE' battle with our new timing system.
If there's a story to tell about documenting BMX in Australia, then it's going to have to include Matt. From zines, jams, VHS productions and of course 2020 BMX Magazine, he's seen the BMX world go through as many challenges and changes as his own.
Watch the full BMX Dirt Final from X Games Sydney 2018.
Watch Dawid Godziek’s gold-medal-winning run in BMX Dirt at X Games Sydney 2018.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.