Friday morning. Up early. Heading to Anaheim. Next to the Supercross ("A2") also the first round of the Monster Energy BMX Triple Challenge is on the schedule. The BMX Dirt comp is part of the Supercross Fan Fest entertainment and the big pro purse (over $120.000 divided over 3 stops) brought all the big boys to California. Climbing up that roll-in takes some balls. It's small and high, and I'm sure up there it's a tad wobbly too. And then looking down on the three massive jumps.... It didn't seem to hold back any of the participants though and it didn't take long before tricks were thrown.
But we were on duty for Twin Air to take some photos of their factory team bikes and riders. Friday was media day and our passes got us on the infield so we could mix it up with the Supercross athletes and get some content for FATMX at the same time. In the world of BMX you need to multitask sometimes to make ends meet and as long as it involves anything BMX related or motocross, you can sign me up for it. Friday is usually the quieter day in the pits with riders and mechanics having more time available. We got a lot of stuff done which felt good. Meanwhile the BMX Triples had done their practice and qualification. With the top 16 making it to Saturday's semi-finals it meant that 30 riders did not make the cut. The level was actually insane and with 1 run out of 3 counting for the competition the riders were able to send their best tricks.
With possible rain on the weather report for Saturday we had no clue what was going to happen. We did do Chic-Fil-A for lunch and were running out of time to hit a Raising Canes restaurant.
I had never had the pleasure of eating at Raising Caines before, so Philip found one and Google Maps directed us to it. I'm not sure if it was the chicken we had earlier in the day, or if I wasn't that hungry, or I still wasn't feeling 100%, but I will probably not pick said restaurant over anything Mexican, In 'n Out or Chic-Fil-A any if I have the choice. But hey, we gave it a try.
Back to the hotel, checking the photos of the day, charging the batteries, and lights out. Another long day coming up with A2 and its AMA Supercross and BMX Triple Challenge events.
BdJ
Photos by Bart de Jong / @fatbmx
I had never had the pleasure of eating at Raising Caines before, so Philip found one and Google Maps directed us to it. I'm not sure if it was the chicken we had earlier in the day, or if I wasn't that hungry, or I still wasn't feeling 100%, but I will probably not pick said restaurant over anything Mexican, In 'n Out or Chic-Fil-A any if I have the choice. But hey, we gave it a try.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.