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Amsterdam turns 750 years old, and we’re celebrating big with USWA 2025 – Amsterdam 750 Edition! This unique urban sports event brings six spectacular sports together in the city, including BMX. Therefore, we have the honor to host the Shred the Shack Contest at the iconic NDSM-werf! From May 16 to 18, 2025, Amsterdam will be all about Inline Skating, Skateboarding, BMX, Breakdance, 3x3 Basketball, and Freerunning. We encourage you to join the Soulcycle Shred the Shack Contest and enjoy an amazing atmosphere at the NDSM-werf.

-Date: May 16 - 18, 2025

-Location: Amsterdam (including NDSM-werf)

-What to expect?

-Open sessions and clinics for all levels

As a thrilling sport, BMX riding needs athletes to develop both physical strengths together with endurance capability and agility skills together with mental concentration. The strength of your physical abilities together with your eating habits directly affects your ability to perform during BMX activities such as dirt track riding and racing. Your performance quality diminishes when training levels are subpar and improper fuel strategies do not work properly while fatigue from accidents and incidents results in reduced stamina potential.

For BMX excellence, a person must build a strategic system that integrates strength training with cardiovascular conditioning and adequate nutrition and post-race rest. Your endurance and strength will increase when you use the best training technique to sustain your energy during long rides as well as competitive events.

1. Strength Training for BMX Riders

BMX riders must incorporate strength training because it develops their power together with musculoskeletal stability and muscular endurance. Strong legs together with stable core and powerful upper body create essential requirements for performing the explosive actions seen in BMX events. When you miss strength training your muscles become prone to early exhaustion which decreases

X Games has appointed Annie Lokesh as Head of X Games League, bringing her expertise in business transformation, league operations and growth strategy to the highly anticipated launch of the world’s first multi-sport action sports league in 2026. Annie Lokesh will be responsible for overseeing XGL league operations, growth initiatives, and shaping the business model and competitive structure of this groundbreaking new format. “Annie’s experience leading large-scale transformations in professional sports makes her the perfect choice to helm the X Games League,” said Jeremy Bloom, CEO of X Games. “She has a proven track record of building sustainable business models, elevating athlete platforms, and expanding global reach.

The 28th edition of FISE Montpellier, the world’s biggest urban sports event, will take place from May 28 to June 1, 2025, along the banks of the Lez. Every year, hundreds of thousands of fans and curious visitors gather for a unique experience blending sports, culture, and festivities. Once again this year, the best international riders will push their limits to deliver breathtaking performances in an electrifying atmosphere. The program includes several World Cup stops, high-level competitions, open practice sessions for all, street art performances, and interactive spaces for enthusiasts and families.

But FISE Montpellier is also about an unparalleled vibe, featuring night shows, a wide variety of street food options, and facilities designed to welcome all audiences.

Huffy, the brand spanning over 130 years of triumphs and innovations in the bicycle industry, announced their reentry into the world of BMX – both freestyle and race – in early 2024. Since then, the team has been relentless in their pursuit of growth within the category as they've pursued the expansion of their team of riders in addition to a more robust BMX product line to be released throughout 2025. The entire Huffy BMX team gathered in Dayton at Huffy's headquarters in Miamisburg, Ohio, on Tuesday, February 18th to celebrate the growth of the team and BMX program as a whole for the 2025 and 2026 seasons.

Composed of seven unique riders with individual talents and styles of riding, the Huffy BMX team

Do you have your ticket in hand? If not, grab one now—this year’s show will be nothing short of spectacular! Simple Session celebrates its 25th anniversary as it returns March 8–9 at Unibet Arena, bringing together the world’s best BMX and skateboarding athletes for an unforgettable weekend of action.
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The ultimate playground of 2025!

Nearly 100 premier action sports athletes from around the globe have officially been invited to compete at X Games Salt Lake City in various Skateboard, BMX and MotoX competitions for three full days of action coming to the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center June 27 – 29, 2025.

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X Games today in a press conference announced that they will be bringing the electrifying action sports festival to Salt Lake City this summer with three days of Moto X, BMX, and skateboarding competitions at the Utah State Fairpark and Event Center, June 27-29. The Utah State Fairpark and Event Center is partnering with Salt Lake County to host X Games Salt Lake City 2025 and all parties are committed to infusing the weekend with topnotch competition, entertainment, and excitement.

The announcement of X Games Salt Lake City 2025 comes on the heels of the announcements of X Games Osaka 2025 and X Games Sacramento 2025, and ahead of the X Games League expansion year in 2026.