“In mid September I flew up to Seoul, South Korea, to visit Lee and the Serotonin boys for a five day marathon of good sessions, eats, beverages, and yapping. After they had visited Taiwan, a visit to Seoul was due."
We know they'll start to coming in soon, the X-mas cards. Make sure to add us to your list as we will post them up in this special place leading up to the new year. 2024 was again special, with many events that we visited. Here's only a few of them: Simple Session - Tartu, Estonia. Olympic Qualifier Series - Budapest, Hungary and - Shanghai, China. Hammer and Nails - Cologne, Germany. Mini FAT-JAM and Summer FATJAM - Aarle-Rixtel. Dutch BMX Park Championships - Eindhoven. UCI BMX Freestyle World Cups Japan, France, China, C1 Aigle, Switzerland, Olympic Games BMX Freestyle and BMX Racing in Paris, and the European Flatland Championships in Luxembourg. Coming up this year still: Zonder Pardon Jam at Area51 and the World Champs in Abu Dhabi.
With 120 BMX events on the FATBMX calendar for 2025 already, it looks like we won't have to worry about the future. From the smallest sessions and jams all the way up to the Olympic Games, we love it all as long as there's BMX involved. For now Merry bmX-Mas to all of you and thanks for the support. We'll add another year of FATBMX to the online world, simply because we care.
Congratulations to Craig Schofield! Inducted into The British BMX Hall Of Fame Class of 2024
Craig Schofield began his racing career in 1981 at the Buckmore Park UKBMX National, where he won the 12X age group. Following this victory, Craig caught the attention of S&T Bikes, who immediately sponsored him, covering all his equipment and travel for the full UK National Series.
Psyched to share this solo project and introducing my new brand ITSALLGOOD! ( @itsallg8d )
4-Time Olympian and 3-Time World Champion Alise Willoughby Wins her 12th National Pro Title
Participating in her 27th USA BMX Grand Nationals held every year over Thanksgiving, Willoughby won her 12th National Pro Title on Friday evening with her husband and coach, Sam Willoughby, beside her. Winning her first Pro Title in 2006 when she was 15, and now at 33 years old, Willoughby is the winningest BMX Racer in USA BMX history and the youngest and oldest win pro titles.
"Every year presents its opportunities and challenges, so each title and season has its chapter in my mind," Willoughby said about this year's title. "The 2024 USA BMX series title means a lot to me to achieve while wearing the world champion's jersey again; it's just the perfect way to cap off what's been a pretty successful season overall and end it on a high note. I've worked hard over the years to continuously elevate my racing to stay consistent in our 'young person's game,' so it's gratifying to use all those tools and experiences to meet the occasion and stay consistent over the course of my career. From being the youngest to now being the oldest professional woman to win the USA BMX Series Championship, I love challenging the status quo. I am thankful for all 12 of my USA BMX women's pro championship titles and the lessons each season has taught me along the way. Excited to see what we can do next year!"
BLASPHEMIE! Für all jene Bikers aus Süddeutschland, die es aus Gründen nicht zu den freedombmx Awards 2024 nach Hannover schaffen konnten, fand am selben Tag der GTG Street Jam in Mannheim mit anschließender Afterparty im BMCC statt.
ASIA BMX STREET CONTEST”MOTO-CUP
Name: Jorrit van Drumpt
Age: 26
Hometown: Arnhem, The Netherlands
The FAT Favorites list:
-Spot to ride: Province house Arnhem
-BMX video: Comes in Waves by Jean William Prévost
-Website: Flatmattersonline.com!
-Food: Sushi or Dutch Chinese
-Person on Instagram: Kio Hayakawa with his crazy combo’s!
-Travel destination: Japan or Mexico
-Riders to ride with: The streetcrew in Arnhem and the Dutch flatland scene!
-Car: VW Polo 2001 haha
-Movie: Day after Tomorrow
2024 USA BMX Grands Main Events.
A cold cold week in SLC and its beautiful skateparks :) another week in paradise.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.