It has become a reoccuring event, the Dutch National BMX Park championships. A few editions have taken place at Skateland Rotterdam and a couple at Area 51. On November 30th the Dutch park scene got together in Eindhoven for the 2024 edition. The Park had been upgrades with a spine and a smaller box jump on the street section and transfers between the bigger ramps and the new ramps were possible during the riders' runs. Anyway, a free pick to choose whatever you preferred. Jikke Schraffordt made the right choices and won the U15 women class. BMX Amsterdam also picked up the title in the U15 Men class in the name of Saimi Paulissen. Barspins, ET's, tire grabs, no-handers, X-ups. T-bos, cancans over the spine, alley-oop 270s, and a 360 over the new box jump. Saimi's run was packed and he beat Madhu Furst and his younger brother Oden to it. Scooter rider Jesse Bust decided to borrow Daniel Wedemeijer's bike and had a go at the 15+ class. And guess what, he won! In good Daan Melis fashion he showed no problems taking his scooter tricks and adapting them to the BMX bike. If Jordan Clark can do it... Jesse pulled flairs, flips, did Toboggans, cancans, 270s and 360s after only one hour on the bike. Next to scooter champ he can now add BMX champ to his C.V.
Indy Kramer did not have much competition in Elite Women but even if there would have been more girls, they would have to do well to beat Indy. Multiple Dutch champion at age 16. No-handers, 360 X-ups, T-bogs, transfers, alley-oop 270s, cancans, all on the big ramps in the park. The red/white/blue jersey will be framed at some point. Maybe.
The Dutch Championships are back in Area 51 Eindhoven on November 30. Prepare for live action from the country's best riders as they showcase their skillset in one-minute runs. The best rider is crowned 'Dutch Champion'.
In the Elite and Amateur categories -14/15+.
All three in men and women. Register yourself by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with:
- Name
- Age
- Sponsors
- Category
- UCI license number (elite class only)
Registration fee is: €35 for Elite and €17.50 for Amateur and is paid at the counter.
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