Bart de Jong
At first glance, horse racing jockeys and BMX riders seem to be competitors from two disparate worlds. One travels dirt tracks on a bicycle, flying through the air over obstacles; the other mounts up on half a ton of animal and gallops along at incredible velocities, making his way through a pack on grass orearth. But take a closer look, and the similarities between the two high-speed sports—and their competitors—emerge clearly.
Despite the diverse milieu and mechanics, both horse racing and BMX riding require maximum physical and mental capacity. From managing the body to making decisions in a split second, both sports require an extraordinary mix of strength, strategy, and sheer nerve.
The 19th edition of the NL Contest by Caisse d'Epargne - Urban Sport & Art Festival has just concluded in Strasbourg! From May 23rd to 25th, the Rotonde Skatepark hosted an unforgettable spectacle where athletes literally pushed the limits. Nearly 400 athletes and artists and 40,000 festival-goers attended this edition, which lived up to its promise, attracting audiences from across the Grand Est region and beyond. The park and the recently restored halfpipe ramp were the setting for incredible feats. Riders from all corners of the globe displayed boundless creativity and spectacular range, performing impressive tricks that seemed to defy the laws of physics. To the rhythm of the bass playing throughout the venue, the breakers literally set the gym ablaze, while the basketball players competed passionately on the specially designed 3v3 courts. Local trampolines, meanwhile, took on demanding challenges in the parkour events. New this year, the ACON Action Zone allowed the public to discover, for the first time, two professional trampolines. Fascinating introductions and demonstrations were offered by three of the world's best athletes. Meanwhile, the exhibition village offered a range of entertainment throughout the weekend.
The opening day of the festival brought together enthusiasts from the region and beyond for the qualifying rounds in Rollerblading, BMX, and Freestyle Scooter. Late in the afternoon, the venue rocked to the sound of an exceptional concert by Puppetmastaz, the international hip-hop group with a unique identity, featuring Alsatian rapper Géabé as the opening act.
Saturday saw the amateur BMX and Freestyle Scooter finals take center stage, before giving way to the professionals. The latter offered high-flying qualifications on the Park in BMX and Roller. In Roller, the highly anticipated return of the spectacular Diaby Diako, after several years spent officiating at Cirque du Soleil in the United States, won everyone over with his performance. In BMX, Frenchman Istvan Caillet
USA BMX is proud to announce Casio G-SHOCK as an official national sponsor of the 2025 USA BMX Pro Series. Known for its toughness and innovation, G-SHOCK will bring its legacy of durability and performance to the world of BMX racing. As part of the partnership, G-SHOCK will present each USA BMX National Champion with a G-SHOCK watch—recognizing the grit, determination, and commitment it takes to reach the top of the podium.
Name: Jozef Naništa
Age: 21
Hometown: Bratislava, Slovakia
Hook-ups/Sponsors: BMXSHOP.SK, SLOVAKCYCLING, FREAKTHEWORLD, SKILLDASHBMX
The FAT Favourites list:
-Spot to ride: Skatepark Ružomberok (Slovakia) - I grew up riding here!
-BMX video: OSS - All The Smoke
-Website: Youtube.com
-Web video: Stevie Churchill OSS 2014
-Food: Bun Bo Nam Bo
-BMX MC: Martin Durcek
-Video game: GTA San Andreas
After a 10-year break, the Monster Army Recon Tour is officially BACK! The revamped series kicked off on May 17, 2025, at Dodson Action Sports Park in Longview, Texas — giving both up-and-coming riders and seasoned pros a chance to throw down and earn UCI points on U.S. soil.
My current daily riding routine leading up to X Games Japan & Salt Lake City. I practice for BMX Dirt and also try to get a back up trick for BMX Park Best Trick.
TRAFFIC Distribution is now the exclusive distributor of the cult brand SE BIKES in Europe and the UK. With this partnership, TRAFFIC is strengthening its portfolio with one of the most legendary brands in BMX history. SE BIKES, known for iconic models like the "Big Ripper" and their deep roots in international BMX culture, will rely on TRAFFIC's expertise and network to further establish the brand in the European market.
"I'm thrilled that TRAFFIC is our new distribution partner for SE BIKES in the EU and UK. Harry Schmid and his team not only bring in-depth knowledge of BMX – from product development and brand building to sales and promotion – they have been living and breathing BMX for decades.
BMX Showdown Cape Town - South Africa. ULT.X Cape Escape brought two days of world-class BMX action to Cape Town, with a stacked line up of BMX talent across Dirt, Street & Bowl disciplines in the first time format for the event..
I've still been riding in the background, but the stars just haven't aligned for videos... UNTIL TODAY. The BMX bike is back for some dirt jump action down in central Florida. I came across a flyer for a dirt jump jam and I had to let 'er rip.
It's not every day you get to watch two 50+ year old riders hitting the streets in a legit split video part, let alone two of the finest OGs, Dan Price and Amos Burke. Filmed on home turf in the Hastings, UK area, the level that these two still ride at is downright sick as hell. 50 is the new 40!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.