Bart de Jong
Almost time again for the annual Mini FATJAM. We'll have to fix that dirt spot in the coming weeks to make sure everyone can enjoy a day of dirt riding at the Sugar Hills Trails in Aarle-Rixtel. The trails first appeared in 1990 and they're still there. It's also the first year we threw a Mini FATJAM. 2024 will be no different. Same concept. Bring your bike. Ride as much as you like. Hang out. Jump the Killer. Chill. Clear the doubles. Catch up. Find new lines. Crack a beer. Learn a new trick. Win a prize. Vans, Paul's Boutique and TSG have got you covered.
BMX-ers together in one place having fun. That's basically it. It's that simple. Help is welcome getting the jumps in shape, getting rid of the grass, making sure everything runs smoothly. There's plenty to be done and everyone can help. We'll have music and Paul will grab that microphone around 15:30hr which will be the time the goodies will find new owners. For those who've never been to a FATJAM, this is your chance.
The afterparty will take place at OJA. Anything goes at that place. So be prepared. Booking.com for places to stay. Google maps for Directions (Valkendijk, Aarle-Rixtel, Brabant, Netherlands). For those needing bike parts, contact Paul's Boutique BMX to see if he's got what you need.
The BNG crew never stop! They're back with another dose of cold, crusty UK street for ya, this time featuring: Tariq Haouche, Tom Cookson, English Gary, Thaddeus O’Callaghan, Chris Smith, George Clarke, Bear, Adam Darby, Kayden Hankinson, Adrian Skiba, Ben Gordon, Mike Curley, John Gav, Jamie Walsh, Calen, and Louis Robinson.
Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships: Announcement of 2024 Qualifiers External
The series of 15 qualifying events for the 2024 Velosolutions UCI Pump Track World Championships is set to kick off in April. The top athletes from the Qualifiers being held on Velosolutions Pump Tracks around the globe will earn the right to compete for the coveted rainbow jersey. After a season-opener in the heart of Genk, Belgium, the series will continue through captivating landscapes worldwide: from Sepheo in Lesotho, to the home of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) in Aigle, Switzerland, then on to the historic town of Ainsa, Spain, and the adrenaline-packed venues of Sugarland, USA and Košice, Slovakia.
European charm meets pump track fervour as Otrokovice, Czechia, provides the stage for pump track specialists before the series of qualifiers moves continents: to Asia and an event in Yantai, China. Hvidovre, nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Copenhagen, Denmark, will provide the backdrop for the next exhilarating qualifier, followed by Dungog, Australia and Havelock North in New Zealand, offering a chance for Southern Hemisphere riders to shine. The competition will then traverse the natural beauty of Sicamous in British Columbia, Canada, before continuing its journey to Monthey, Switzerland; Suizhou, China; and Erlangen, Germany.
Take a handful of the best BMX riders in the world, put 30 minutes on the clock and watch the bangers unfold. Ultimate X in Cape Town, South Africa was wild this year and the Best Trick jam is the best way to cap it off.
Our guy Devin Burks (better known as Master Chef Dev) delivers his tasteful blend of skills all around the Denver, Colorado area. That King-sized ender is no joke!! Shoutout to Daniel Camacho for cooking this one up.
Pete Augustin vs Craig Grasso / Wallride Contest / 1988 by Snakebite BMX
Here another one From PMP Trails. Nathan (Meanhorse) stopped in at my place on his way through to PMP and said you need to come up to the trails this weekend as the Halahan Bothers were going to be shedding with a few extra international riders, after speaking with my wife, I headed up the following day.
Riders were laying it all on the line at Ultimate X in Cape Town, South Africa. One of the best finals we've seen in awhile! Hit play and see who took the top spot.
Results Vaucluse Provence Sarrians, France 03 March 2024
Elite Men:
1 Kristens KRIGERS 28 LAT 100.00 UCI Ranking Points
2 Mathijs VERHOEVEN 27 BEL 86.00
3 Rinalds Janis KARKLINS 23 LAT 74.00
4 Elwin REMMERTS 26 NED 64.00
5 Dylan GOBERT 24 FRA 55.00
6 Robin GENESTRONI 23 FRA 47.00
My welcome to Standard edit from 2015. Was pulled from Vimeo so uploading some stuff here before they get lost forever!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.