Since Simple Session has split up their comps in a Park and Street contest there are actually two BMX contests to look forward to. The international Park riders list is promising with current and former X-Games gold medalists, the Vans Pro Cup winner, legends and talents all coming together in Tallinn, Estonia during the first big contest of the year. The event will be broadcasted live so no worries if you can't make it yourself but be sure you're missing out on a loose party weekend if you decide to stay home. The riding will be off the hook with this riders list on the Nate Wessel designed course. 3-5 February 2018. Saku Suurhal, Tallinn, Estonia.
BMX PARK invited riders list:
UCI BMX Freestyle is the new grassroots digital ranking and qualifying system for amateur and professional riders to qualify for local, national and global BMX Freestyle events. This social sports media application allows up-and-coming riders the chance to gain exposure and recognition simply by uploading a video. If you've always dreamed of riding at the Simple Session in Tallinn, they're now got a competition going on the UCI BMX Freestyle App to qualify for the 2018 edition. Three riders will get to go but you'll have to download the App and post up your video before December 21st. So do it right away.
More about the UCI BMX Freestyle App: Riders start by creating an account and uploading videos of
Beyond stoked to announce that 3-time Simple Session Champion and arguably the best street rider of ALL Time Garrett Reynolds will be back in Tallinn for the SIMPLE SESSION 18 in the first week of February 2018! Check this dope video by Dmitri Shushuyev where Garrett talks about what makes Simple Session special to him and about his approach to riding and life.
This summer – the world’s most anticipated BMX events Simple Session will for the first time ever travel south. At the peak of the Nordic summer it heads to the very heart of Latvia’s capital, the spectacular city of Riga. The best BMX park and street riders from around the world will go head to head on a massive Wessel designed outdoor course on the city’s legendary Freedom Monument bridge. Also skateboarding best trick will go down.
This will be the summer to remember.
Date to mark on your calendars – August 26!
There's a lot going on deep in the belly of Simple Session each year so we thought we'd give you a taste of some of the behind-the-scenes antics that kick off in between the actual bike riding. Dan Paley fans are in luck this time as he was on top form, along with his spirit animal Twig. Thanks to Simple Session for another incredible contest!
Simple Session is all about making awesome memories.
Video by Dmitri Shushuyev
A behind the scenes look at day 2 of practice at Simple Session 17.
Spend the day with Ryan Nyquist at Simple Session as he battles through qualifying rounds, and as Daniel Dhers battles with the proper way to use the bathroom.
Simple Session STREET Final results 2017
1 REYNOLDS, Garrett 52 USA 26 FIEND 177.60
2 STARK, Reed 36 USA 24 BSD 173.60
3 BARRACO, Simone 42 ITA 25 RED BULL 170.00
4 TÜNTE, Daniel 49 GER 24 MANKIND 169.60
5 VARANYAK, Colin 46 USA 24 FIEND 168.20
6 CHURPINA, Max 12 RUS 24 PROPER BIKE CO 168.00
7 SMILLIE, Devon 54 USA 24 FLY BIKES 167.20
8 PRANGENBERG, Felix 45 GER 18 WETHEPEOPLE 166.00
9 DONNACHIE, Alex 47 GBR 23 BSD 161.40
10 BURNETT, Mark 51 USA 20 SUNDAY BIKES 159.60
11 PERRIN, Anthony 22 FRA 22 FEDERAL 158.80
12 CHAVEZ, Antonio 13 USA 18 PRIMO 142.00
Photo by BdJ
The 17th edition of the annual Simple Session contest went down this weekend, 4 – 5th of February at the Saku Arena in Tallinn, Estonia. The BMX contest was for the first time held in two separate disciplines. Two-time Simple Session winner Garrett Reynolds USA won the BMX street contest, Reed Stark USA was second and Simone Barraco ITA third. In BMX park, Larry Edgar USA, a top qualifier in several Simple Session's, finally landed his long-awaited win. Daniel Dhers VEN placed second and Jack Clark GBR third."Larry Edgar took the riding level to new heights, sending his airs higher than everyone else and made it look good with style for miles. For his unique transfers the judges rewarded the Californian with maximum points.
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