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Watch the run that put Australian shredder Logan Martin at the top of the leader board in semi-finals at the 2019 UCI Urban World Championships in Chengdu, China!
Hannah Roberts (Buchanan, Mich.) made history yet again as she became the first woman to ever land a 360-tailwhip in competition during her World Championship-winning run at the 2019 UCI BMX Freestyle World Championships in Chengdu, China. Roberts, who won the inaugural World Championships in 2017 and placed third in last year’s competition, qualified first coming into the finals scored a total of 90 points, four points ahead of Chilean rider Macarena Perez. This ends a perfect season for Roberts who won every World Cup in 2019, securing the overall World Series title as well.
“After last year’s third place I was very disappointed,” said Roberts, “This has been the goal for the entire year. To be able to put together a run that put me back in the rainbow jersey for the entire year leaves me speechless. It just shows me that all of my hard work has paid off and I can’t wait to go home and get
Not the most stacked event at FISE this year. With the park event happening at the same time annnnd the Worlds happening next week, a lot of the dudes opted to pass on the dirt event. But, nonetheless, here are highlights from the twelve riders that did join in.
Park Men UCI BMX Freestyle championships final results:
1 - Brandon Loupos
2 - Logan Martin
3 - Nick Bruce
4 - Justin Dowell
5 - Rim Nakamura
6 - Daniel Sandoval
7 - Kostya Andreev
8 - Irek Rizaev
9 - Daniel Dhers
10 - Declan Brooks
11 - Anthony Jeanjean
12 - Alex Coleborn
Park Women UCI BMX Freestyle championships final results:
1 - Hannah Roberts
2 - Maca Perez
3 - Charlotte Worthington
Against the Clock | Highlights from Red Bull Pump Track World Championships 2019 in Bern
With multiple heats taking place around the globe this year, the Red Bull Pump Track World Championships 2019 kicked off in Bern, Switzerland last month. Winners from each heat were invited to the Velosolutions pump track in Bern to put their skills to the clock and battle it out for the UCI rainbow jersey.
20 minutes, one trick wins. Best Trick Jams never, ever disappoint. Here are highlights from the FISE Chengdu 2019... And congrats to Kevin Peraza for not only doing the best trick, but doing the most.
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HAMMERS from the men's final a the 2019 UCI Urban World Championships in Chengdu, China! Watch Brandon Loupos, Rim Nakamura, Daniel Dhers, Logan Martin, Kostya Andreev, Nick Bruce, Alex Coleborn, and more of the best riders in the world throw down in search of a World Championship!
NITRO CIRCUS’ ACTION-PACKED “YOU GOT THIS” TOUR IS HEADED ACROSS NORTH AMERICA THIS SPRING
As spring temperatures heat up so will the action as Nitro Circus is headed across North America with its explosive ‘You Got This’ tour, and the only way to truly experience it is live. Witness Nitro’s thrill-loving daredevils brave the world’s largest jumps - including the world-renowned Giganta ramp, one of the largest action sports ramps in the world -- as they launch close to five stories into the air. Be there live when they attempt the craziest stunts imaginable on contraptions you never imagine could fly! With no roof there are no limits. These real-life action heroes are sure to inspire fans of all ages as they push
USA Cycling Launches "In Our Own Words", A New Storytelling Platform for USA Cycling members
USA Cycling published the first three stories on their newly launched storytelling platform, In Our Own Words. The platform was created to give USA Cycling members a place to share their experiences, passions and interests in their own words – a space to talk about the things that are important to them. It is envisioned that stories will cover a range of topics including such things as mental health, diversity, inclusion, clean sport, overcoming adversity, SafeSport and more.
"In Our Own Words is aimed at giving our members a way to speak candidly about issues that are important to them so that we can start having critical conversations and addressing common issues within our community," said Kelsey Erickson, SafeSport Director for USA Cycling, "We are excited to provide a space for members to share their experiences and we hope that this platform will evolve into place where our members can feel heard, recognized, supported and able to engage in productive dialogue on the important issues raised."
The first set of articles feature the voices of some familiar faces in American Cycling, including Phil Gaimon and Katie Compton, as well as a contribution from an anonymous member, with topics ranging from Depression and Overcoming Injuries to defending the sanctity of cycling and its athletes through reporting SafeSport violations.
"Our members need to know that we support them on and off the bike," said Rob DeMartini, President
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.