of the Bike Days held in Solothurn counted no less than 27’500 visitors. This gratifying new record may have come as a surprise but for some good reasons: Apart from the beautiful weather and a large number of new products at the bicycle expo, a whole series of innovations regarding the side events also had their intended effect. The BMX flatland competition was the first contest of the BMX Flatland World Circuit, are series with a strong international appeal, attracting some of the best athletes of the world.
Viki Gomez celebrates his second win in Solothurn
The BMX flatland contest marked the start of the BMX Flatland World Circuit, and ten riders showed flatland skills on the highest level to a spirited crowd. Spain’s Viki Gomez convinced both the crowd and the judges and managed to win the contest for the second time after having won in 2012 and having finished in second in 2014. Second place went to Japan’s Sasaki Moto and third place to Frenchman Matthias Dandois. Despite the great weather the indoor stands in Solothurn’s Rythalle were bursting and the spirited crowd was loud and supported its favourites with a lot of enthusiasm.
Next Bike Days will be held from may 20th to 22th 2016.
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