Pension plan? Don't really have one. First you gotta see if you actually make it that far. The FATJAM has made it to 65 editions and is not ready to stop. It's the longest running annual BMX jam in the world and looking at the smiles on everyone's faces it would be a mistake to end the good times. So if you have never made it to Aarle-Rixtel for a FATJAM, your live isn't over, you will get an other chance. Also for this edition we had to prepare the sugar Hills trails for the dirt session. It's unbelievable the Killer jump has survived this long. It outlasted many riders and caused some victims once again. That name is there for a reason. You've got to respect the Killer because the moment you don't you'll get killed as some of the youngsters found out. Oh well, there's your new challenge for the next edition; master the Killer. The dirt spot looked good and ready for the afternoon of action. The massive rain the day prior had only helped. Thanks to all who pitched in shaping, digging and getting rid of that grass that keeps coming back.
Once again prizes were handed out around 4pm provided by the raddest companies in BMX. It resulted in happy faces especially when a brand new complete bike was handed out to the 2023 FATJAM Talent presented by OJA. Lentjens will be a BMX lifer. This moment he'll never forget. Aarle-Rixtel breeds BMX-ers and in part it's because of its BMX history. The people who have traveled to send tricks, hang out and party is long. And international.
Burgers were flipped. Mom sponsored the burgers this time. Paul and Robbish flipped them as our
Masterchef Fritskemaat was out of commission but he's on the mend and will be back handling the BBQ next time. Beers in the cooler. Music out of the speaker. Riders riding all day. And sunshine. What else do you need? OJA surprised us by putting up a bouncing castle for the little ones. The day was complete.
Well, not really as the FATJAM wouldn't be the FATJAM without the OJA Afterparty. Live Punkrock band, madness, beers, the whole shebang. When it's time to let loose, look for the FATJAM. See you in 2024.
BdJ
Pics by Bart de Jong / @FATBMX
Masterchef Fritskemaat was out of commission but he's on the mend and will be back handling the BBQ next time. Beers in the cooler. Music out of the speaker. Riders riding all day. And sunshine. What else do you need? OJA surprised us by putting up a bouncing castle for the little ones. The day was complete.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.