We're already in February but I'de like to introduce to you our new 2012 French BMX Team with some updates. Firstly we're proud to welcome 2 new riders in the team: * Anthony Perrin, 17 years old from Lyon, is now part of our Flow Team. Anthony is also riding for Tempered and Watlaw Clothing.
* Regarding the second new rider, stay tuned, we'll announce him later in the week. Just keep in mind he'll integrate directly our Pro team.
Ecoco is super excited to announce our newest spokesperson for PINHEAD™ Extreme Hair Stylin’ Gel, Matt Wilhelm. A semi-finalist from “America's Got Talent”, Matt is a 3-Time X-Games Medalist, 2-Time National Champion, and winner of FOX TV's "30 Seconds to Fame. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Millikin University while attending on a music scholarship.?“I'm psyched to represent a company that is all about promoting BMX and Flatland. Plus the company is based in my hometown of Chicago, and the products are even made here. Since I'm probably known for my spiky hair just as much as my riding, this is an awesome fit.”
-Matt Wilhelm
Matt is currently ranked as a top BMX Flatland pro in America, and he is proof that hard work and perseverance truly pay off. And check out that spiky hair!?
The French tour *Fise Xperience* begins again in 2012. This year is the sixth season, and ten dates are planned. The tour is going to cross all France. To the program, always more BMX with 6 stages with the best riders of Europe.Here are the tour dates:
*FISE XPERIENCE 2012 - BMX*
- 31st march until 1st april in Clermont-Ferrand
- 21st until 22nd april in Canet en Roussillon
- 28th until 29th april in Reims
- 29th june until 1st July in Le Havre
- 04th until 05th august in Anglet
- 06th until 07th october in Besançon
LINK TO THE FISE TEASER. CLICK HERE.
New riders have been confirmed for the 2012 Simple Session event. It's going to be epic once again. How can it go wrong with these riders on the list?Kyle Baldock AUS
Ty Morrow USA
Scotty Cranmer USA
Dakota Roche USA
Gary Young USA
Ruben Alcantara SPA
Mike Payne USA
Colton Satterfield USA
Sean Ricany USA
Connor Lodes USA
Dawid Godziek POL
Daniel Sandoval USA
Tommy Dugan USA
Glenn Salyers USA
Rob Armour USA
Street, park & trails. No holds barred. Sunday frame innovations are tested in our best aftermarket models before they’re applied to our complete bikes. Featuring function-driven design details to provide riders with ultra high-quality frames that are durable, easy to set-up and adaptable to every style of riding. 
The most challenging BMX course the world has ever seen will play host to the top 34 BMX athletes. Red Bull Empire of Dirt is coming back.....this time to an exciting location in London! This is your opportunity to attend the most progressive BMX event in the world. Watch an exclusive group of athletes that will come together for a once in a lifetime experience. Red Bull Empire Dirt - the brainchild of Kye Forte can be best described in the following word from the man himself;
Tom Stober Monday, February 13, 2012 37 years old Jerrod Fox Monday, February 13, 2012 41 years old
Patrick Harteveld Tuesday, February 14, 2012 28 years old
Patrick van den Berg Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 31 jaar.
Gerrit Does Tuesday, February 14, 2012 67 years old
Clinton Tudor Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Daniel Benson Tuesday, February 14, 2012 29 years old
Trev Noronha Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Stuart King Wednesday, February 15, 2012 35 years old
Marco Dellisola Wednesday, February 15, 2012 33 years old
Stephan Götz Thursday, February 16, 2012
Anthony Boy Flores Thursday, February 16, 2012 25 years old
Gary Forsyth Thursday, February 16, 2012
Jerry Bagley Friday, February 17, 2012 34 years old
Kevin Kalkoff Saturday, February 18, 2012 25 years old
Mike Mastroni Saturday, February 18, 2012 23 years old
Brandan Pundai Saturday, February 18, 2012 33 years old
Senad Grosic Sunday, February 19, 2012
United Bike Co have teamed up with Etnies to produce a line of bikes, shoes and apparel headed up by Nathan Williams, Corey Martinez & Ashley Charles. Working closely with the riders and by combining their SU2 complete with some of Etnies' finest shoes they have created three options and styles to suit everyone. And guess what, we have a pair of Nathan Williams etnies shoes (size 10 US) and a SU2 complete bike to give away right here on FATBMX. Nathan went for a tan/cord mix on 
The Nike 6.0 Mavrk Shoe: Low profile, great grip. Get the traction and comfort you need in the Nike 6.0 Mavrk 2 Low Men's Shoe, a versatile fave that's as flexible as it is durable.Benefits:
-Combination suede, leather and nubuck upper for a premium fit and lightweight feel
-Phylon midsole for lightweight cushioning
-Erik Westergaard, Monday February 6, 2012-Glenn Van de Wetering, Monday February 6, 2012
-Luke Padgett, Monday February 6, 2012
-Martin Vd Velden, Monday February 6, 2012
-Erik de Bruin, Monday February 6, 2012
-Timur Karadschajew, Tuesday, February 7, 2012
-Sebastian Keep, Wednesday, February 8, 2012
-Mike Redman, Wednesday, February 8, 2012
-Julien Scheubel, Thursday, February 9, 2012
-George Tan, Thursday, February 9, 2012 41 years old
-Nathan Williams, Friday, February 10, 2012
-Martijn Jaspers, Saturday, February 11, 2012 25 years old
-Keith Romanowski, Saturday, February 11, 2012
-Christophe Leveque, Saturday, February 11, 2012, 39 YO
-Cody York, Saturday, February 11, 2012 29 years old
-Greg Illingworth, February 12, 2012 46 years old
-Bill Madden, Sunday, February 12, 2012 46 years old
-Joris Daudet, Sunday, February 12, 2012 21 years old
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.