A couple days in now and waking up with the plan to go running again. Glad I did as it's hard to beat running on the beach in the sunshine in perfect temperatures. But we had big plans for the day which started off with a drive down to San Diego for the second round of the AMA Monster Energy Supercross. A quick stop at Subway had us fueled up for the next hours as we walked into Snapdragon stadium for media day. Getting to see things first hand feels good. The trucks, the bikes, the riders, the track, it all came together in SD. It was also the first time the big camera came out on the trip. Taking shots of the shiny bikes and riders in brand new gear is always a win. Did we mention it was sunny?
When the media session was over we were on our way to 100% who had their official new facility
Sarrians BMX Team Partners with Supercross and Speedline for a Thrilling Three-Year Collaboration
The renowned Sarrians BMX Team is gearing up for an exhilarating future, announcing an exclusive three-year partnership with industry leaders Supercross BMX and Speedline Components. Known for their exceptional performance on the global stage, Sarrians Team riders will now be equipped with Supercross BMX frames and Speedline Components, ensuring they have the best tools to dominate every race. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to pushing the limits of BMX technology and performance.
Supercross BMX and Speedline Components bring decades of expertise and a reputation for producing premium, race-proven products. By joining forces with Sarrians Team, they aim to showcase their commitment to supporting top-tier talent and driving the sport forward.
About Sarrians BMX Team
Founded in 1991, the Sarrians BMX Team has grown into one of the largest and most successful BMX clubs in Europe. A recognized BMX school, Sarrians embodies a triple ambition: to provide access to BMX for as many people as possible, to support riders in reaching the highest levels of competition, and to organize events at a state-of-the-art facility. The club is dedicated to promoting this spectacular and demanding sport, showcasing their region, and fostering partnerships to advance BMX racing.
Since 2017, Sarrians has seen rapid growth, becoming one of the four largest European operations
A2! Driving in California ain't bad when there is no traffic. Roughly 30 minutes it took from Newport Beach to the Anaheim Angels stadium. During rush hour you could add an easy 15 minutes. The highways are wide, but they're also full. Two in a car gets you in the carpool lane so that was a help for us while trying to dodge the jams. Anyway, a new day of Supercross racing ahead.
We made sure to go check out the oldskool BMX bikes that once again were on display during 'Fan Fest'. A Freestyle MX show also entertained the sold-out crowd that had shown up early to take it all in. We ran into BMX-er/filmer Oscar Mendoza from Spain, Tom Jacobs from Belgium, Big E, Alan Foster, and the Garcia brothers (Joey and Jimmy) who had made the trek down from San Jose that morning.
Friday morning and off to Anaheim in the morning for Supercross media day. We had passed by this Shepard Fairey mural all week and decided to stop for a minute to take a few pics. It wasn't as short as a Max Verstappen pitstop but we didn't waste much time adding the images to the camera. Picked up the media passes and left some stroopwafels that we had still left. The ladies at the welcome office were stoked. We strolled around the pits and saw the paddock being put up.
Red plate holder Aaron "the cowboy" Plessinger was seen walking around with a horse at the KTM rig. There's a first for everything. Honda HRC had called all the media for a brunch meeting as Dakar winner Ricky Brabac was on hand to talk about his 2024 Dakar rally experience.
The coffee machine in the room didn't produce the best coffee ever, but the convenience and price (unlimited free supply) won it on Saturday morning as we set sail to San Diego again. We parked in the streets near the hotel to avoid the $22 per day parking that Solarena offered. We only had to take note of sweeping days, something that kicked our ass back in 2023. The vehicles in America are something else. Maybe 90% or more are owned by the bank still, but damn, the cars are nice. On so many occasions I would say, that's perfect, or give it a simple, wow, making the 90 minute drive to SD a breeze. I remember from years ago that traffic on the weekends to San Diego was really bad, but that might have been because it was summer time and a hot day or something. No problems this time.
Simply put BMX came from Motocross. The connection between the two still remains. Josh Hill has seen both worlds as his dad was a sponsored GT Freestyle rider back in the day doing sick turndowns. Josh still has a BMX bike but currently is busy making mains at the Supercross series that travels around the USA. Josh is also someone exploring new terrain, riding his Dirt Bike in ditches, in the streets and sometimes skateparks. When noise is an issue, and speed is needed, the E-bike comes into play. We fired over some questions to Josh. Answers below.
Name: Josh Hill
Age: 33
Sponsors: Monster energy Mountain Motorsports team Tedder
When was the first time you picked up a BMX bike? Do you remember?
Josh Hill: 2 years old was the first time I rode a BMX without training wheels.
What brand was it?
Josh Hill: No idea, but knowing my dad probably GT or Dyno.
Do you still own a BMX bike today?
Josh Hill: Yes
I tried to change my BMX forks, BLINDFOLDED.
Elite Results British Open SuperCross C1 BMX race - Manchester - 16 Mar 2019
Elite Men:
1 313 KIMMANN Niek NED 60 points
2 148 VAN GENDT Twan NED 45
3 7 GRAF David SUI 40
4 179 MARQUART Simon M. SUI 35
5 8 VAN DER BURG Dave NED 30
6 164 ISIDORE Quillan GBR 25
7 6 EVANS Kyle GBR 20
8 243 KIMMANN Justin NED 15
Elite Women:
1 1 SMULDERS Laura NED 60 points
2 3 BAAUW Judy NED 45
3 5 CHRISTENSEN Simone Tetsche DEN 40
Name: Kamren Larsen
Age: 19
Hometown: Bakersfield, Ca
Race number: 338
Sponsors: Supercross BMX, USA Cycling, Fly Racing, Speedline Products
Bike check:
-Frame: Supercross Envy Blk 2
Round 1 of the 2019 Toyota Triple Challenge took place in Anaheim, CA last weekend. It's a win-win situation as the event is held at the Supercross series so even if you don't make the podium, you still get to see some awesome supercross racing. Check the results to see who did grab the medals and the big checks in Anaheim.
Dirt Results Finals:
1. Pat Casey
2. Andy Buckworth
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.