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Jeffrey Lapointe lays it down for Canada in this latest piece.
Watch the BMX Freestyle Park Men Elite Semifinals at the 2024 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on 20 December.
Find out who was looking good during Park Men Elite Practice at the UCI BMX Freestyle Worlds 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
Welcome to the 2024 Holiday Edition of Factory Friday where Chris gives you más informacion on some really rad new Fit and S&M products of the Hard and Soft variety!
Whatever happened to this BMX brand? Today we are taking a look at a brand that never quite made it out of the 80s. Jim Melton Cyclery or JMC Racing for short. A BMX brand that a lot of people respect. Lets take a look at their history.
You've seen the crazy riding video of Red Bull's 'From The North' trip to Norway, Sweden and Finland, and now you can catch all the stuff in between. Enjoy 42 minutes of bonus raw footage from the ultra talented crew of Garrett Reynolds, Courage Adams, Bruno Hoffmann, and George Ntavoutian.
The 2024 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships brought riders to the spotlight after two days of acclimating to the fields of play. Returning to the Nation Towers parking lot, which hosted the BMX Park event in 2022, the setup had a fresh design this year. Featuring ramps painted in new colors, the course showcased a spine, box jump, hip, and volcano nestled between quarter pipes of varying sizes. While the space wasn’t the largest ever, it provided enough elements to thrill the audience. Meanwhile, the flatland arena surprised many with its updated design. The oval from 2022 was replaced by a 15-meter-diameter circular platform. Built with three layers of wood, the sturdy structure enabled riders to execute their most impressive combos with confidence.
On Thursday, December 19, qualifications for Men’s Flatland and Park categories kicked off. Riders aimed to advance to the semi-finals, with 12 competitors progressing in Flatland and 24 in Park. Staying in contention is vital, as only those who make it through have a shot at the podium by the event's end.
Friday, December 20, marked the next round of eliminations. Under a sunny sky, Men’s Park riders returned to the course after Thursday’s night-time qualifications. Jordan Clark of Great Britain, a five-time scooter world champion, made an explosive debut in his first major BMX competition. His 88.00-point first run secured the highest score in the semi-finals, a remarkable achievement.
The British team as a whole performed strongly, with Dylan Hessey taking 2nd, Kieran Reilly
The 2024 UCI Urban Cycling World Championships will bring the BMX Freestyle Park and Flatland season to a close in Abu Dhabi, UAE, from December 18-21. Returning to the same venue that hosted the event in 2022, the sport’s elite will battle for the prestigious UCI Rainbow jerseys.
BMX Freestyle: Park and Flatland
The BMX Freestyle events will feature two thrilling disciplines: Park and Flatland. Flatland riders will perform on a proven oval platform, while Park competitors will navigate a newly crafted arena that includes features like a box jump, volcano, slanted walls, a hip, and various quarter pipes. The action promises to be spectacular.
A Global Journey for the Championships
Over the years, the UCI Urban Cycling World Championships have traversed the globe. Early editions were held in Chengdu, China, before moving to Montpellier, France, in 2021 for the first indoor event. The competition came to Abu Dhabi in 2022 and then to Glasgow, Scotland, in 2023, where all cycling disciplines were celebrated in a unified world championship. In 2024, the event returns to Abu Dhabi, promising an unforgettable conclusion to the year.
Name: Orlando Oakley
Age: 19
Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Anchor BMX
The FAT favorites list:
-Spot to ride: Any up rail or ledge
-BMX video: Nathan Williams, Why not!?
-Website: Google drive
-Web video: Sunday vs Odyssey
-Food: Parma
-Person on Instagram: Dax Flame
-Travel destination: Brisbane
-Riders to ride with: The boys
-Car: Toyota Fielder
-Movie: Superbad
-Colour: All of them on the same bike
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.