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You get what you deserve. That's what I usually say when the weather turns out great at an event. The beginning of the 2nd national heatwave of the year started on Saturday 24 August when BMX-ers got together for the 31st edition of the FATJAM. The heat also brought the problem of making it tough to keep the trails in good condition. Water was needed badly but wasn't around so sweeping the dust was practically the only thing that could be done. Regardless, riders used the trails all day long in a non-stop train. Several lines were discovered and conquered and also the rollers saw plenty of action all day long by the youngsters who keep on coming back for each edition of the FATJAM to win one of the many goodies and prizes that are donated by our sponsors again and a again. A big thank you goes to TSG, TallOrder, FIST, BSD, Vans, OJA, Gemeente Laarbeek, Federal, and Red Bull for their support
While the Sugar Hills Trails got abused, plenty of chilling and catching up was done on the field next to the dirt spot. Tents and the trees provided the well needed shade while Masterchef Frits handled the burgers on the BBQ. Cool boxes full of adult beverages were brought in and what better way to crack a few the people you like to hang out with. Unfortunately the planned swimming pool never happened but OJA did donate a brand new bike to a new shredder at the FATJAM once again. The young winner didn't know how to act but sure was stoked on getting a free BMX bike after watching everyone ride the trails.
Vans TM Andy Zeiss grabbed the mic at the end of the session to announce Tom van den Bogaard's
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Gansu Lintao BMX International Race II, 22 August 2019. Class 1 race. Lintao Gansu, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
Elite Men:
1 FANTONI Giacomo ITA 60 points
2 LI Xiaogang CHN 45
3 AKBAR Rio INA 40
4 SAPUTRA I Gusti Bagus INA 35
5 ALIM Firman INA 30
6 LI Wendong CHN 25
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Gansu Lintao BMX International Race I Lintao Gansu, China - 21 August 2019.
Elite Men:
1 FANTONI Giacomo ITA 60 points
2 SAPUTRA I Gusti Bagus INA 45
3 AKBAR Rio INA 40
4 LI Xiaogang CHN 35
5 KIKUCHI Yu JPN 30
6 ZHAO Xiaoli CHN 25
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