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2013 was an amazing year as far as events go. Jams, street rides, contests, demos, reunions, races, clinics, something was going on every weekend and sometimes multiple events that you could pick from. BMX is big right now and it's awesome to see that people take the effort to get people together for a good time. Meeting up at events is the best as you get to ride together on a different spot and catch up with other like minded people. You see new tricks and you hear about new spots which works well for motivation.

At FATBMX we've collected over 50 dates of events for 2014 already which you can find on the FATBMX Event Schedule. Some need to be confirmed still, but at least you have an idea of what's coming up next year. Can we top 2013? I think we can.

When things go sour in the USA, it doesn't mean it's done and over in the rest of the world. Diamondback over in the UK have just picked up Kayley Ashworth from Widnes to ride for them. The 22 year old will be representing Diamondback from here on out. Here's a little Q&A we received.

Home park/trail: Now that I’m working at Asylum Skate park, I would call that my home park, after 9 yrs of riding I’ve had a few home parks, Rampworx and Adrenaline Alley to name a few. I am excited for summer down here; give myself a decent attempt of trails, and let’s hope for the best!

Bike: Diamondback

Can you remember when riding stopped becoming a hobby 

2013 is almost coming to an end. People are celebrating their last days at work until we enter the new year. Christmas festivities are planned and new year resolutions are made. For some reason 2013 felt like all the other years despite the world crisis taking place. More BMX events took place than pretty much ever before showing that BMX-ers don't need to have big sponsorships to make something happen. A jam

2013 has been a rough ride with way too many people getting injured, companies going out of business and the BMX industry struggling. But at the same time we once again got to travel, met many new friends and had killer times wherever we went. It's time to thank people for making it happen starting with the advertisers of FATBMX. Without them, you would not get your daily dose of BMX info, simple as that. Also we'd like to thank the event promotors for putting on the contests to keep this scene alive. A big thanks goes out to all the FATBMX

New riders have been added to the Simple Session BMX list. New talents and returning pro riders will meet up in Tallinn to ride at the first big comp of the year. Look who's in:
Daniel Wedemeijer NED
Nick Bruce USA
David Peraza MEX
Nils Tjärnström SWE
Inuk Siegstad GRL
Lucas Kneubuehler SUI
Konrad Szabo HUN
Charlie Crumlish USA
Justin Spriet USA
David Lieb USA
Mike Varga CAN
Chris Childs USA
Daichi Teshigahara JAP
Liu Chuan-Min TPE
Tom Justice GBR
Kostya Andreev RUS

5050 Skatepark and Friends of Kyle Miller, are doing a fund raiser to help out the Miller family with funeral costs. Come down to 5050 Skatepark on January 4th and see a live BMX and Skate Show. From 4pm to Midnight. Come see some amazing videos and some amazing Art. 100% of all entry cost and "pray for Kyle" memorabilia will go to the Miller family. Help support a good family and please spread the word. A barbecue will be started up also so make it a good day and support the cause.
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How many snowboard companies are supporting BMX? Only a few. Now Vans isn't really a snowboard company, but they make some great stuff for the slopes. And why not support a company that has been involved with BMX from the very beginning instead of giving it to a snow company. Vans has a lot to offer from snowboard boots to full snow gear and very cool socks. 20 years they've been involved in the snowboard

Not sure what your opinion is about wintertime, but it hasn't even started to be real cold yet and I'm already over it. The pump track is wet and the concrete park they're building next to it can't be finished because it's too cold. But at least the people at FOXHEAD can cheer up your day with the new Fall/winter clothing they've put up on their website. At least you'll get to smile when your order arrives.

Just after Christmas holidays, BLACKLINER BMX division and the staff will fly to Libreville, Gabon for the 2nd time on January 18th & 19th. Introducing an incredible international riders line-up for the first "Libreville International Vélo Show" now added to the "Libreville International Moto Show" again next June. Here's the big air line-up:

-Andreu Lacondeguy (Spain)
-Mike Clark (USA)
-TJ Ellis (USA)
-Simon Moratz (Germany)
-Vincent Massardier (France)
-Patrick Guimez (France)
-Jean Baptiste Peytavit (France)
-Lluis Lacondeguy (Spain)

The BMX flat line-up is pretty rad too!
-Alex Jumelin (France)

The 2014 Simple Session event in Estonia is the next big comp on the BMX Freestyle calendar. The riders list is looking awesome already with first timers Mike Varga CAN, David Lieb USA, Justin Spriet USA, and Broc Raiford USA added to the list. Coming back for more are a.o. new sensation Tyler Fernengel USA, quarter master Sebastian Keep GBR, Ben Lewis GBR, Jack Watts GBR, and Pat Casey USA. The riders always make the show. Plenty of riders will be in Tallinn for Simple Session on the weekend of 22-23 Fabruary.
Simple Session 2014 confirmed riders list:
Daniel Wedemeijer NED
Justin Spriet USA
David Lieb USA
Mike Varga CAN
Pat Casey USA
Chris Childs USA
Jack Clark GBR
Janek Wentzky GER
Brandon Loupos AUS