Bart de Jong
#019 - Andy Buckworth / The Rollback: a BMX Podcast.
Some Highlights from this year's Simple Summer Session Contest in Riga, Latvia.
It is time for the craziest, funniest & cosiest contest of the year! Together with the Onwies-Knallen crew we organize the BMX BOK on Saturday 15 september 2018. At this yearly contest the skatepark will be destroyed! Riders will fly through the walls & roof! Serious, you don’t want to miss this!
Beside the contest, the astmosphere is Always on point with a lot of riders from the whole country. We start with the AM’s and then we go further with the PRO’s. There will also some funny side-contests added.
Shout out to Pauls Boutique BMX, Rock ’n Roll dist. & Dante Bikes! Thanks for your support!
Save the date & See you 15th of September.
Name: Shanice Silva Cruz
Sponsors: Proper Bike Co, IMG distribution, Shield Protectives, Pauls Boutique BMX, KOHS, Loaded Ink
Mechanic: Stuart Gibson & Albert Moonen
Since when are you a Proper Bike Co sponsored rider?
Shanice Silva Cruz: I started riding for Proper mid August and am very happy with their support! I was quickly used to my new bike and within half an hour I was back to doing my regular tricks like a tailwhip to tap!
What size frame are you currently on?
Shanice Silva Cruz: I am riding a 20.7” Tecmatik frame, I’m not very tall and I like the way shorter bikes spin!
Does a new bike give you some extra motivation to learn tricks?
Shanice Silva Cruz: Absolutely! My riding sessions are with two other riders that I normally didn’t ride with in the past, combined with a new bike and the fact that I don’t have to be worried my bike will
Great weekend riding at National #4 in Haaksbergen with friends. The race was extra special because there was an action for Jelle's recovery, which was a success!
USA Cycling is searching for a Manager to help promote the mission of the organization and support the BMX program. The BMX Program Team Manager will be the organizational leader of the program and responsible for the day-to-day operation of both the BMX Freestyle and BMX race programs including facilitation of training, competition program logistics, distribution of resources to athletes, selection procedures, junior development program strategy and execution, supervision and development of staff and contracted support team members, and administrative duties for the team. The position will work in close collaboration with many USA Cycling stakeholders including, but not limited to: USA Cycling Foundation (fundraising arm), USA Cycling’s sponsors and partners, the United States Olympic Committee, and the media. It is a remarkable and highly exciting career opportunity for anyone with experience in BMX (freestyle and race) and strong management skills!
The BMX Program Team Manager will be responsible for the following:
o Provide leadership and direction with outstanding communication to both the BMX Freestyle and Race program athletes and staff.
60 Second #RideEverything Phone edit with Johann Chan. Prompted by the Ride ON BMX challenge. Ride everything - Park, Dirt, Vert, Street, Flat and put it together in a 60 second edit.
100 handrails. 9/1/18 9:45 AM - 12:08 AM
Name: Maxime Chalifour
Age: 18 years old
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Hook-ups/Sponsors: La Cribs bike shop, Freegun, Mauvais garçon tattoo shop, Annelies Ricard personal training coach and Cirque du soleil.
The favorite list:
-Spot to ride: 040bmx park, Joyride 150
-BMX video: There’s way too many good videos! Kyle Baldock Total BMX, Mike Varga DK, Logan Martin late 2013 and so much more...!
-Website: YouTube
-Web video: Kyle Baldock Total BMX
-Twitter to follow: Don’t have one
-Person on Instagram: @techordie
-Travel destination: Australia
-Riders to ride with: Joel Bondu, Jeffrey Whaley, Kevin Fabregue, Hugo Larochelle, Jaden Chipman, Niko Werlé and everyone else.
Name: Pabel Marquez
Age: 22 years old
Hometown: Gudalajara Jalisco, Mexico
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Vans Mexico, Prisenco Bikeshop, Gshock Mexico, Leon Verde, Honda comoto.
The favorite list:
-Spot to ride: Ecoligico park in Tepic, Nay.
-BMX video: Kevin Peraza video part “Vans illustrated movie”
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.