Bart de Jong
A little over 4 weeks after leaving Tampa, Rattymaty flew back to Florida for Swampfest. Considering a heavy, Spring storm cut riding short on most of the trip, he had one single afternoon before flying back to SD to check off a couple moves injuries had prevented on the initial So Florida trip.
Ariba! It feels great to have events back on the agenda and the Viva Los Huevos jam at Bikepark Utrecht is one we could not pass up. The Mexican theme was used well with nachos being offered, sombreros being worn by many and a biggest moustache comp happening on Saturday 16 April. If you wanted candy, you had to kill the 'pinata' that was placed up in the air on one of the doubles while the Mexican tubes came out of the speakers all afternoon. Most importantly were the smiles on people's faces as the place had something to ride for everyone. The sun was out and the BBQ was started up just in time. I wouldn't be surprised if 100 riders made it to Utrecht on Saturday. Add to that the support crew looking for a good time and you can only regret if you did not go.
Philip and I actually showed up 15 minutes before the jam started at 14:00hr. It gave us plenty of time to figure out the available jumps and to see where the limit would be that day. The smaller separate pump track section with a giant roll-in and a small 6-pack had those occupied who weren't looking for the bigger stuff. The tarped tables with some rollers were next up followed by the bigger tables on the left of that section. That's actually where it ended for Philip and I but the lines were fun to do. When Dimitris Araouzos, Patrick Harteveld, Arjan Ellens, Desmond Tessemakers, Stan v.d. Ven, Denz, Tom Selbeck, Bart v.d. Broek and a few other BMX dirt shredders joined the MTB crew, the session really kicked off on the bigger section(s). Bikepark Utrecht has tons to offer on a fenced off spot. The availability of power and water helps maintain the spot and if new lines need to be built,
Highlights 2022 UEC BMX European Cup | Highlights Round 3 - Zolder (Bel)
Championship podium results Day 1 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium at the UEC European Cup. Saturday 16 April 2022
Elite Men Result:
1 Romain Mayet
2 Carlos Ramirez
3 Diego Arboleda
Elite Women Result:
DIY is by no means a new concept in BMX. It was essentially founded on this principle, back when a young teenager named Scott Breithaupt organized the first legit BMX race at vacant dirt lot in Long Beach, California, in 1970, and sparked the raging inferno that we call BMX today.
Nathan Williams 'Why Not?’ video part is an independent project with Christian Rigal behind the lens. With no deadline in sight the goal was to take some time, make something special and try something different, why not? Filmed entirely in 4k/5k resolution from California to Texas, this part is just under 9 minutes of insanity that will leave you wondering what you just saw, and if it was switch?
Subrosa pro Matt Ray dropping some new heat for his signature Subrosa MR2 frame. From Massachusetts to Florida, Matt puts his dominant, smooth and dialed riding style on display at every spot he chooses.
Team Halahan hit the Wheelmill for some off-season fun and enjoy a chance meeting with tailwhip sensei and resident legend Chris Doyle. Progression ensues and siblings shred!
The last Nitro Circus shows of the 2022 Australian Nitro Circus tour. We stop into my local town the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. I was so stoked to land one of my hardest tricks as well as try land a new world first trick. We even tried to jump a tandem Bike over the Mega Ramp!
2022 // First Session on the New Bike!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.