Biking is not only an enjoyable pastime but also a great way to improve your fitness and explore your surroundings. Whether you're looking to embark on urban adventures or escape to nature's trails, The Beginner's Handbook to Biking is your comprehensive guide to setting the wheels in motion. In the following chapters, we'll cover everything from selecting the right bike to mastering the basics of road safety. So strap on your helmet and get ready to pedal towards confidence and adventure!
Top Biking Havens Around the Globe
If you have a passion for biking and a love for travel, there are certain destinations around the world known as biking havens that should be on your must-visit list. These locales offer breathtaking landscapes, well-maintained paths, and a supportive community that elevates the biking experience. The Netherlands offers serene countryside and an extensive network of cycle paths, perfect for leisurely rides. The Canadian Rockies boast rugged mountain trails, providing a thrilling adventure for outdoor enthusiasts. The bustling city becomes more accessible with the introduction of the folding bike Singapore has to offer. Riders can effortlessly and efficiently navigate the urban landscape, enjoying the convenience it brings. Whether you're seeking an urban cycling experience in Copenhagen or a scenic way to explore New Zealand's natural beauty, there's a biking haven waiting to be discovered.
Choosing the Right Bike for Your Journey
The unmistakable sounds of tires hitting ramps and the sight of gravity-defying tricks and stunts make the thrilling world of BMX stand out from the crowd. Within the BMX world, a select group of riders have gone from being relatively ordinary to becoming legends of the sport. Each of the five iconic riders you are about to learn more about has not only left their mark on the BMX world but also made their names synonymous with excellence and innovation. Let’s get this show on the road!
Dave Mirra
Dave Mirra was more than just a BMX rider; he was a trailblazer who is loved and revered as much today as he was before his sad passing in February 2016. Born in Chittenango, New York, in April 1974, Mirra moved to Greenville, North Carolina, where his brother, Tim, was attending East Carolina University. By a stroke of luck, professional BMX rider Ryan Nyquist moved in with Tim, and Mirra quickly became good friends. Mirra turned professional in 1992, bursting onto the scene. His desire to push the limits of what was possible on a BMX resulted in a meteoric rise to the top. Mirra loved competing in the X Games, where he could showcase his skills and fearless character. Indeed, Mirra tied with Tony Hawk and Joe Parsons as the fastest to reach 14 X Games medals and won 24 medals in total. He won at least one X Games medal every year from 1995 through 2009, except in 2006 when he was injured
FISE XPERIENCE SERIES The urban sports tour is back on the road in 2024! UK stop!
The FISE Xperience Series tour is back on the road for its 18th season, travelling all over France and even across the Channel, with 5 destinations confirmed! Start in March in Tignes, then head for Reims in June before hitting the road for Thonon-les-Bains and Le Havre in August. As an added bonus, the tour arrives in England for the first time, in the city of Wolverhampton in September, to round off the season in style. Since its beginnings in 1997, FISE (Festival International des Sports Extrêmes) has grown to become the biggest urban sports event in the world. Its FISE Xperience Series has toured France since 2007, bringing urban sports to as many people as possible.
Hurricane Group and UCI are pleased to announce the complete calendar for the 2024 UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup, to be hosted in Japan, France and China.
ENOSHIMA 2024
The 2024 UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup kicks off in style, in the beautiful location of Enoshima, Japan. Japan has previously played host to the contest in 2018 and 2019 and FISE couldn’t be more delighted to once again hold an event in this amazing country.
This first UCI World Cup stop will see some of the world’s best BMX Freestyle athletes compete in both the Park and Flatland formats, with categories open for Men and Women.
The competition will be part of the Enoshima Wave Fest, a unique and exciting new event combining BMX Freestyle, Live Music and a Food Festival.
UCI BMX FREESTYLE WORLD CUP (Park and Flatland)
ENOSHIMA, JAPAN
Part of ENOSHIMA WAVE FEST
22 - 25 FEBRUARY 2024
Enoshima, Fujisawa, Kanagawa, 251-0036, Japan
Woodward, the global leader in action sports experiences, is excited to announce its 2024 Signature Athlete partners for its Camps division, along with the weeks that each athlete will attend the organization’s residential Summer Camps in Pennsylvania and California.
“Youth around the country eagerly await this news each year, with hopes of having the opportunity to advance their skills alongside some of the most famous names in action sports. We are so excited to get this news out early this year, enabling families to plan ahead and help make their campers’ dreams come true this Summer, capitalizing on the January discount of $200 off camp as well,” said Phoebe Mills, the Vice President of Camps and Programming for Woodward.
From 8 to 12 May 2024, Montpellier will once again transform itself into the world capital of urban sports, welcoming hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts to the banks of the River Lez for 5 days of competitions and celebrations. As the last international event of this scale before the Paris Olympic Games, this 27th edition is already shaping up to be a must-see, given the stakes involved for the athletes. And for this 2024 edition, FISE is evolving and looking to the future!
Since 1997, FISE has brought together hundreds of thousands of spectators for a unique event on a global scale. This year, in order to continue raising the standards of the immersive sporting experience and to guarantee the festival's sustainability in the years to come, FISE is becoming a paid event
Professional BMX riding is not just about physical prowess; it demands a unique combination of skills, strategy, and mental agility. While practicing on the track is crucial, pro BMXers are increasingly turning to gaming as a valuable tool to enhance their abilities and maintain their competitive edge. Not only this, but gaming can help as a method for pro BMX stars to unwind after what is a thrilling, high intensity day to day life.
Just like they enjoy stimulation and new thrills in their biking career, they also like the same for gaming. An example of this can be through casino gaming, where new games and promos are released all the time, offering a brand new experience and feeling. Currently, sweepstakes casinos are the craze and to go along with this, you can use sweepstakes casino promo codes to further enhance your gaming experience.
In this article, we will look at techniques that can be adapted and improved through gaming that will compliment their BMXing careers.
Reaction Time and Hand-Eye Coordination
Many video games, including real-time strategy games and tactical shooters, require players to think strategically and make decisions that impact their success. These skills can be directly applied to BMX racing. Pro BMXers often face ever-changing race conditions and opponents' tactics.
The year kicks off with the 2024 UCI BMX Freestyle Park & Flatland World Cup from 22 to 25 February 2024 in Japan at the magnificent Enoshima venue, and registration is now open for riders! It’s showtime for the 2024 UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup season, and it's the city of Enoshima in Japan, that will be hosting the best athletes competing in BMX Freestyle Park and BMX Freestyle Flatland in the men's and women's categories from 22 to 25 February.
The fact that time flies is a good sign. It means it's not dragging on. At FATBMX we managed to pull of another year of bringing you the latest and greatest BMX coverage. 2023 is over and luckily it was a busy year once again. We missed the travel days with Covid and then accepted every opportunity in 2023 to get out there. It resulted in trips to Switzerland, France, the USA, Scotland, Germany, China, Belgium, Spain, Chile, and the UAE to see what's going on in BMX. We then covered the events on the site and shared photos and videos on out social media channels for everyone to enjoy.
2024 is looking good already with many BMX jams, gatherings, competitions, UCI World Cups (Japan/France?....), the Olympic Qualifier Series in China and Hungary, The UCI World Championships in Abu Dhabi and other activities happening. It's the Olympic year so expect us to be in Paris this upcoming summer to report from the biggest sporting event on earth.
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TSG is head over heels to announce a match made in heaven, as they welcome BMX mistress of tricks and all-round amazing Ms Nikita Ducarroz to the Global Team. Team riders at the core to what we do at TSG, not only because we love keeping these amazing tricksters safe while sending at their best, but also because when our team rocks TSG gear with style, humility, and grace, they validate everything that we do. That’s why we are over the moon to announce the addition of Swiss American BMX star Nikita Ducarroz to our Global Team roster.
Nikita is not only an Olympic Bronze medallist and winner of a treasure trove of other accolades,
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.