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How one of the BEST BMX brands got their start. Today we are discussing a brand that has won multiple awards for their product. Supercross BMX is different than the other brands we have talked about because Bill Ryan had been a fan of BMX for as long as he could remember.
As a thrilling sport, BMX riding needs athletes to develop both physical strengths together with endurance capability and agility skills together with mental concentration. The strength of your physical abilities together with your eating habits directly affects your ability to perform during BMX activities such as dirt track riding and racing. Your performance quality diminishes when training levels are subpar and improper fuel strategies do not work properly while fatigue from accidents and incidents results in reduced stamina potential.
For BMX excellence, a person must build a strategic system that integrates strength training with cardiovascular conditioning and adequate nutrition and post-race rest. Your endurance and strength will increase when you use the best training technique to sustain your energy during long rides as well as competitive events.
1. Strength Training for BMX Riders
BMX riders must incorporate strength training because it develops their power together with musculoskeletal stability and muscular endurance. Strong legs together with stable core and powerful upper body create essential requirements for performing the explosive actions seen in BMX events. When you miss strength training your muscles become prone to early exhaustion which decreases
In a thrilling final, Australian rider Boyd Hilder secured his third gold medal at Simple Session, earning an impressive score of 94.25. He narrowly edged out Great Britain’s Jordan Clark, who finished second with 93.25, while Japan’s Rim Nakamura claimed the bronze with 92.25. Hilder’s path to victory wasn’t easy—after a crash in the qualifiers, he started his final run in 14th place. “I slipped off the pedal in my first run and didn’t want to risk any big tricks after that,” Hilder explained. “So I decided to go all in on my last attempt.” His strategy paid off as he delivered a flawless second run, packed with complex tricks across the entire course. “I always plan my runs carefully and try to utilize every part of the park. The highlight for me was landing the backflip Smith grind.”
BMX head judge David Cleworth credited Hilder’s creativity for his win. “He approached the course in a completely unique way—his tricks were fresh, inventive, and original,” Cleworth remarked. “That backflip Smith grind on an obstacle no one else had touched, the stylish one-handed cannonball, and the toothpick grind up—those were all moves I haven’t seen before. His run felt both strategic and effortless.”
Jordan Clark, competing at Simple Session for the first time, also impressed the judges with his intensity. “Executing a double flare at the 59-second mark after such a demanding run is what secured his second-place finish,” Cleworth noted.
Simple Session is back at Unibet Arena in Tallinn, Estonia – celebrating its massive 25-year anniversary! A quarter-century of mind-blowing riding, unforgettable moments, and a global community of riders pushing the limits.
Things really heated up on the final day at Simple Session 25! After a mind-blowing mens final, Rim Nakamura, Jordan Clark and Boyd Hilder landed on the podium. Check out how they made it happen.
The best BMX athletes put on an impressive display of skill, with 25-year-old British rider Jordan Clark taking the top spot in the qualification round and securing his place in the final. This year’s Simple Session BMX qualifiers saw 52 competitors from 21 countries battling for a spot in the final. The highest score of the round, 84.25 points, was earned by freestyle rider Jordan Clark from Great Britain. Among the participants were four Estonians: Siim Savik, Tauno Krüüts, Kristen Põder, and Roomet Säälik.
Of the Estonian riders, 25-year-old Roomet Säälik achieved the best result, finishing 21st with a score of 62.25 points. Tauno Krüüts placed 42nd with 26.50 points, while 33-year-old Kristen Põder, the oldest competitor, ranked 46th with 20.25 points. Siim Savik followed closely behind in 47th place, scoring 20.00 points. The youngest participant in the competition, 10-year-old Minxu Hu from China, finished in 44th place.
The standout athlete of the qualification round was Jordan Clark, a five-time world champion in scooter freestyle, who impressed the judges with his performance and secured the top score of 84.25 points. Japan’s Rim Nakamura followed in second place with 83.00 points, while British rider Dylan Hessey took third with 77.50 points. A total of 15 competitors earned a spot in Sunday’s final.
Judging Criteria and Course Challenges
To get things warmed up for the Best Trick event at Simple Session 25, the riders had 15 minutes to go in on the flat rail setup, with some euros up for grabs. Here's what went down!
No bar out? @simple-sessionBMX Practice on Day 2 was full of disappointments. Are these guys even any good? Haha, just kidding! The course is epic and everybody killed it today. Can't wait for Qualifying and Women's Finals!
The progression of Women's BMX just keeps on getting better and better with every contests. Case in point: The Sister Session Finals at @simple-session's 25th anniversary bash in Tallinn, Estonia. Here are your Top 3 finalists.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.