After Diriyah in Saudi Arabia, Montpellier in France and Brussels in Belgium the 2023 UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup (Park) will come to a close in China from October 12 to 15. Alongside the competitions open to Amateurs and Juniors, this final round promises a top-level event as athletes in the Elite categories (Men and Women) will compete for victory to score points towards qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
UCI BMX FREESTYLE WORLD CUP (PARK)
BAZHONG, CHINA. SICHUAN PROVINCE
12 - 15 OCTOBER 2023
S is for September and Simple Session! More than 100 world-class skateboarders and BMX riders will be back in Tallinn’s old rubber factory – Põhjala turned into action sports heaven on September 23–24. But it wouldn’t be the legendary Simple Session without awesome street jams starting already on Wednesday, the 20th, and unforgettable parties that turn this competition into a festival.
"This year, the list of riders is exceptionally powerful. Simple Session has been one of the world's greatest action sports festivals for years, and it is a great pleasure to welcome so many absolute top skaters and BMX riders here. As a new category, there will also be a women's street BMX competition this year," says Risto Kalmre, one of the creators of the event.
Nate the Great is back with a park design that will challenge the street and transition riders alike. “The 800-square-meter arena designed by legendary Nate Wessel, will be thrilling for street riders, but at the same time, thanks to certain elements, it also sparks an eye for any transition rider as well. A rider who skilfully uses most of the elements and is able to invent unique lines, earns good points from the
etnies congratulates Jordan Godwin on winning the NORA Cup 2023 Street Rider of the Year award earlier this week at the White Rock Theatre in Hastings, England. To say Jordan has had an incredible year would be an understatement – in the last twelve months he put out three video parts and won Elite Men’s Street at the Backyard Jam: Round 2. The video parts he put out included etnies Visuals, Eclat’s Ravage and 2023 NORA Cup Video of the Year - Monster Energy’s Freak.
“The most motivated humble rider I’ve ever met. This award is more than well deserved. 2023 is Jordan’s year!” - Ian Morris, etnies European BMX Team Manager
The Union Cycliste Internationale and Hurricane Group regret to announce that the last two rounds of the 2023 UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup –scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, on 30 November-2 December and Al Ula, Saudi Arabia, on 7-9 December –, have been cancelled.
The fourth and final round of the UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup (Park)will be staged in Bazhong, Sichuan Province, China, on 13-15 October. This Chinese round will provide riders with a chance to earn points towards the UCI BMX Freestyle Park Nation Ranking, which determines how many athletes from each country will be able to participate in next year’s Olympic Qualifier Series (OQS).
Being staged from March to June 2024, the OQS will directly qualify 12 athletes (six men and six women) for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Information about the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, qualification system and the OQS, can be find here.
The calendar for the 2024 UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup (Park and Flatland), including new stopovers, will be announced in the coming months.
UCI.org
BMX is fun. At least it should be. If you are up for a good time, try this summer's FATJAM in Aarle-Rixtel. Date? Saturday 26 August 2023 at the infamous Sugar Hills Trails at the Valkendijk. Same shit, different year, but get ready for Bikes, Beers and more beers. With a bit of luck we'll add that BBQ again (update; masterchef Fritskemaat is hospitalized and will not be grilling) so after that BMX session it's time to hang out with the posse to shoot the shit.
Bring your own drinks. Bring your own chair. Bring your own bike. Getting together is half the reason we're throwing the jam, even after all these years.
The evening will continue at OJA, as usual. Schoolstraat 2, Aarle-Rixtel. More (cheap) beer and hanging out. Add live music by Punk Band The Burlers, fussball and hammering nails on that wooden trunk. If you've been there before, you know. If you haven't, your life is not complete until you've visited the FATJAM and OJA in Aarle-Rixtel, Netherlands.
-Admission: Free
-Registration: None
-Parking: Free
-Riding: Gratis
FATJAM 2023: Saturday 26 August 2023. Dirt session: 13h30 - 19h00
Only a few days to go before the 4th and final stage of the FISE Xperience Series 2023 kicks off this Friday, August 25 in Le Havre. With a programme running all weekend, the festival promises to bring together riders from all over Europe in the 4 competing disciplines: BMX Freestyle Park, Skateboard Bowl, Roller Freestyle Park and Scooter Bowl. After the success of Tignes last March, Reims in June, and Thonon-les-Bains in August, it's Le Havre's turn to host the latest stage in the FISE Xperience Series tour. With two sports areas adapted to the different disciplines in competition (a Freestyle Park for BMX Freestyle Park and Roller Freestyle, and the legendary Bowl du Havre for
Capturing the world of extreme sports and fostering adrenaline-fueled excitement, BMX Championships are eagerly anticipated events. These tournaments showcase invigorating performances from top-tier competitors around the globe. Essential platforms for talent to shine, they push skill and endurance boundaries relentlessly. Let's explore some renowned tumults from across the planet that have revolutionized this sport.
UCI BMX World Championships
Initiated in 1996, the UCI BMX World Championships is the pinnacle of BMX racing. Organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale, it's where the world's elite come to compete. This championship is not
All new Etnies Burn Slow and Thomas Hooper collaboration apparel is in stock now. This drop sees new Tees, Hoodies, Beanies and Socks added to the collection.
BMX-ers have come together for this collab and it's more than a few T-shirts that have been produced. Find the items in this post.
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Life is better with music. Sessions last longer. The motivation is stronger. Piss off the neighbors if you feel like it. But you need that speaker to take care of business. Teufel Audio are hooking it up for one of you. You'll be amazed by the sound of the Teufel Rockster Cross as it's clean and loud. No distortion when the volume goes up, just the way you like it. The battery outlasts your session (unless you ride longer than 16 hours) and the shock-proof speaker can handle a drop of rain. In short, you need this. If you miss out on winning it, it's worth the € 349,99 price tag (on sale now actually for € 249,99), the Teufel Website is where you can order one.
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