Here’s to ending a heavy year with bang! Monster Energy congratulates BMX team rider Felix Prangenberg on releasing the innovative ‘URGE’ video on the Monster Energy YouTube channel. In an encore performance finishing a breakout 2021 season, the 23-year-old X Games gold medalist from Cologne, Germany, pushes the boundaries of freestyle BMX at genuine street spots. Produced by Monster Energy with filming and editing by David Schaller, ‘URGE’ captures Prangenberg at street spots across Europe over the course of 2021. Filmed in stunning high-definition video with artful 16mm film montages, the release marks Prangenberg’s first official Monster Energy video part since joining the pro athlete roster in early 2021.
‘URGE’ shows some of the most creative and progressive riding courtesy of the rising star who dreamt of becoming a BMX pro since the age of 6. Respected for one of the strongest work ethics in BMX, Prangenberg puts his signature combinations of technical and burly tricks on full display. Expect gnarly handrails, impossible gap transfers, technical spins and manuals, plus never-been-done combos at some of the BMX world’s most iconic street locations.
The new ‘URGE’ video segment completes a milestone-heavy year for Prangenberg. Recognized as a pacesetter of progressive BMX street riding, the German BMX pro joined the Monster Energy BMX team in April 2021 and proceeded to up the ante with contest podiums and acclaimed video parts, plus a constant barrage of face-melting Instagram clips.
After a year of dropping heavy video parts, winning X Games medals and being crowned “Rider Of The Year”, Felix Prangenberg delivers one hell of an encore performance to end 2021 with a bang.
Last night Felix Prangenberg won both the Street Rider of the Year and Reader’s Choice at the NORA Cup Awards. After going virtual in 2020, the 2021 NORA Cup Awards was a live in-person event held in conjunction with Florideah Swampfest in Wildwood, Florida.
“Felix Prangenberg put in the work and owned the internet in 2021. From X Games Golds, numerous video parts and constantly laying it down with banger after banger this was Felix’s year,” said John Povah, etnies bike team manager.
About etnies:
Built by skateboarding since 1986, etnies is the first skateboarder-owned and operated global action sports footwear and apparel company. etnies not only pushed the envelope by creating the first pro model skate shoe, but it pioneered technological advances and changed the face of skateboard footwear forever. Today etnies’ vision, led by owner and skateboarder Pierre Andre Senizergues, is to remain the leading skateboard footwear company committed to creating innovative products that
Éclat PRO Felix Prangenberg is having one hell of a year, and the year is far from over. Enjoy the result of Felix's one month stay in California, captured by Grant Castelluzzo. The style and creativity from this kid is something you're not going to be seeing from anyone else so sit back and enjoy Felix doing what he does best.
X Games 2021: BMX Street Wraps with Felix Prangenberg Taking Silver, Alex Donnachie Bronze
The medal-winning run continues! Monster Energy congratulates its team of skateboard and BMX athletes on a strong performance on day 3 of X Games 2021. In the Park and Street events contested at the California Training Facility (CA|TF) in Vista, California, Monster riders claimed four podium spots, including one X Games gold medal, two silver, and one bronze. In response to the coronavirus pandemic, X Games 2021 is contested as a closed-to-the-public event at three unique athlete training facilities across Southern California. On the third day of X Games 2021, some of the world’s best skateboarders and BMXers pushed the boundaries of their sports at the high-tech California Training Facility (CA|TF) in Vista.
Watch Felix Prangenberg and filmer/editor David Schaller’s entry into Real BMX 2021.
FELIX PRANGENBERG & JORDAN GODWIN
The part you've all been waiting for. 10 mins of Felix being Felix.
Our aim when designing a product is that it suits the needs of the rider so well that it becomes something they simply cannot live without. éssentials is a new series exploring the Éclat products that our team ride, and why they put their trust in those products.
We’ve been working with our latest Éclat PRO Felix Prangenberg on a signature tire ever since he joined our ranks late last year. One of the most productive and progressive riders in the game, Felix was always adamant that this tire would be able to withstand his 24/7 riding regime.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.