On Sunday, December 14, the Skateland BMX Open took place at Skateland Rotterdam. Around 35 riders participated in the event, divided into a pro and an amateur category. Seven riders competed in the pro class, with the remaining riders entering the amateur category. The BMX Open combined a traditional contest format with runs and a jam format, where riders judged each others runs. During the jam sessions, riders were evaluated on their progression compared to their initial scores, under the supervision of international judge Stuart Gibson and MC Thomas van Bemmelen.
The BMX Open was all about community and good vibes. The atmosphere remained positive throughout the day, with riders and spectators spread across the park.
60 Seconds with Sem Kok. Catch a minute of trails roasting through the woods with Fly Bikes smooth operator Sem Kok, deep in Belgium. Nothing better than that noise...
Music playing in the background, smoke from the BBQ is drifting around. A single dirt jump with a make shift quarter pipe at the end, a bunch of BMX riders hucking tricks and enjoying each others company without a trace of competitiveness. When I hear stories about jams like these, it’s always from riders talking about the good old times. When the scene was small and you were just happy to be able to ride BMX with other people.
However the situation just described is not from the good ‘old’ days but June 9th 2018. Many years ago Albert Moonen and his riding buddies created a spot they called the Junk trails. The name inspired by nearby homeless people that took residence under a bridge next to the spot. It has changed a lot but
Riding since the age of 15 Sietse grew into one of Hollands prominent riders. He was stoked from the get go, when i asked him to do this video project. Sietse went in, No Holds Barred. Most of the shots are actually one takes. His enthusiasm, style and personality make him a great rider to watch and be around. This video is the result from a couple of hours of shooting different locations in Utrecht (Holland).
Anne Hofsink - Welcome To Soulcycle from Halux Visions
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.