Join us for an epic conversation with the one and only gOrk – the legendary Craig Barrette! This BMX icon has shaped the sport from behind the lens and through powerful storytelling over the years. From his early days as editor and photographer for BMX Action Magazine, capturing the raw energy of the BMX world, to his role as a photographer and editor with the American Bicycle Association (ABA), gOrk has been at the forefront of BMX media.
Welcome to another episode of the Super Rad BMX Podcast! In this episode, we’re joined by none other than legendary Las Vegas BMX racer and stuntman, Tracer Finn. From dominating the local BMX racing scene to becoming a national sensation, Tracer’s story is nothing short of inspiring.
Pro BMX riders from across the globe converged in Tartu, Estonia, for the highly anticipated 24th edition of SIMPLE SESSION. The festival returned to its hometown, transforming the entire city into a playground with jam sessions popping up in various spots. The highlight, however, was the main contest held at the iconic Comb Factory, where riders tackled a one-of-a-kind, all-terrain course.
Kurt Schmidt is without doubt the fakie pioneer, no one was doing fakie tricks like him in the mid 90s, we delve deep into that topic and as usual go right back to the start. Kurt grew up near Minneapolis in middle America, a long way from the sunshine drenched concrete skateparks of California but the lust for BMX was strong and these guys made their own thriving scene, mostly in Kurt's garden, where they constructed quarter pipes to rip on. I never knew just how deep Kurt's BMX roots were, he started way back in the 80s BMX boom.
Results Mynavi Japan Cup Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokosuka City, Japan 26 - 29 September 2024
Women Flatland:
1 Nina SUZUKI 16 JPN 84.25 200.00 UCI Ranking Points
2 Sona YOSHIMURA 15 JPN 80.5 160.00
3 Yui KIYOMUNE 15 JPN 76.5 130.00
4 Kirara NAKAGAWA 19 JPN 73.25 110.00
5 Ayuna MIYASHIMA 16 JPN 73 90.00
6 Seima ITO 20 JPN 69.5 70.00
7 Sakura KAWAGUCHI 18 JPN 69.25 50.00
Men Flatland:
1 Yu KATAGIRI 19 JPN 89.75 200.00 UCI Ranking Points
2 Moto SASAKI 39 JPN 88.25 160.00
3 Masato ITO 34 JPN 85 130.00
4 Fumiya KANNA 32 JPN 84.75 110.00
Join me as I take you through my unforgettable experience at the 2024 BMX Hall of Fame weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma! For my 50th birthday, my wife hooked me up with tickets to this incredible event, packed with BMX legends, jaw-dropping bikes, and the vibrant BMX community. (I love her so much!) Held at the USA BMX National Headquarters and Hall of Fame Museum, this event was a true celebration of BMX history and the thriving scene today.
Wait Awhile is Callan Stibbards third full length release featuring the cream of the crop of Perth street riders including Callan Stibbards, Tom Roddy, Mitch Morris, Jake Corless, Kyle Ralston, Luke Snelling, Dylan Mathews, Filipe Costa Laghi, Matt Bell, Luke Cridland and friends.
Name: Shoa Matsumoto
Age: 15
Hometown: FUKUOKA, JAPAN
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Monster Energy
The FAT Favorites list:
-Spot to ride: YAKATA BMX PARK @yakata_bmx_park
-Food: Rahmen
-Person on Instagram: Kevin Peraza
-Travel destination: USA California
-Riders to ride with: Takato Ueda
-Car: NISSAN 180sx
-Movie: Howl’s Moving Castle
-Colour: Black
-Shoes: VANS
-Bike company: FEDERAL BIKES
-BMX contest: JAPAN CUP
700 CRASHES IN 5 MINUTES - Learning my first worlds first! By DYLAN DEVITT