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Hey BMX fans,

Get ready—Dirtyfest 3 is going live on Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8! It’s the ultimate old-school BMX throwdown—your favorite legends from the ’80s and ’90s, plus flat-pedal BMX racing like you’ve never seen before.

Big News:
Join me Friday night as I officially launch my new brand, IKONIX!
We’re debuting exciting new products all weekend long, and you’ll be the first to see what we’ve been building.

Don’t Miss:
IKONIX Bikes Release Party – Friday @ 7:30 PM
Visit my booths all weekend for exclusive gear, bikes, and more!

This is one event you won’t want to miss—I hope to see you there!

Montpellier celebrates its champions on the parks, ramps, kickers, boxes and in the air. Since last Wednesday, FISE Montpellier has transformed the Occitan city into the world capital of urban sports, welcoming nearly 300,000 visitors and 1,500 international athletes. Seven sports were featured, including four Olympic disciplines for Paris 2024 (BMX Freestyle Park, Skateboarding, Breaking, and 3x3 Basketball), with more than 80 elite competitions, including four World Cup stops. The level of competition lived up to the high expectations throughout this Ascension Week.

One of the standout moments of this 28th edition was the kickoff of the UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup. French rider Anthony Jeanjean, bronze medalist in Paris last summer, claimed second place,

Marcus gives us a monstrous run and takes first place in the UCI Pro Men BMX Finals!

It's one of the highlights of the whole FISE Montpellier event - Spine Finals! Sit back and enjoy all the madness from Saturday night.

Yu Shoji delivered a flawless and mind-blowing performance to claim 1st place at the BMX Flatland World Cup Men 2025.

Another year, another wild Pat Casey Best Trick event on the FISE Spine ramp! Mind-blowing as ever... Congrats to Juan Caicedo on another Best Trick win. Another year, another barspin!

From 59 riders, to 16, and now to 8, we've seen riders battle 1-on-1 to get to the FISE Montpellier 2025 street finals. Hit play to watch the final 8 go head to head to crown this year's champ.

In a world where school routines and screen time dominate the daily schedule, staying active isn't always easy for students. But one high-energy sport is rolling into the spotlight as an unexpected hero for student wellness—BMX biking. While often viewed as a competitive sport or extreme hobby, BMX (Bicycle Motocross) training sessions are quickly becoming a powerful tool to promote physical health among students. From building core strength to improving mental clarity, this adrenaline-fueled activity is more than just tricks and tracks. Let’s explore how BMX training can make a real impact on student health—and why it's a smarter alternative to traditional workouts for many young people.

A Full-Body Workout in Disguise
BMX training might feel more like play than exercise—and that’s exactly what makes it so effective. Behind the rush of racing and jumping lies a surprisingly comprehensive workout. Every time a student hits the track, they’re engaging a wide range of muscles without even thinking about it.

Balance on the bike demands strong core engagement, with the abs and lower back working constantly to keep the rider stable through turns and landings. The legs and glutes are also put to the test—every pedal, jump, and sprint over obstacles pushes them through a high-intensity, lower-body challenge. And it doesn’t stop there. The upper body, particularly the shoulders and arms, gets a workout too. Gripping the handlebars tightly and steering through ramps and curves builds strength and endurance

Rider KEITA SHIRAKI