The MOTO-BUNKA Film Festival is a video contest in which 10 BMX videos submitted from all over Japan are selected and screened at one of the biggest movie theaters in Tokyo. For the this year in 2024, the scale will be expanded from Japan to Asia, and a new category, FLATLAND VIDEO OF THE YEAR, will be added.
Who will win the glory of Asia No.1?
What is “MOTO-BUNKA FILM FESTIVAL”?
Last year, 31 videos were entered from all over Japan, and top 10 videos were screened at the movie theater! An award ceremony was held after the screening for the BEST VIDEO OF THE YEAR, CREATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR, and BEST CLIP OF THE YEAR, which was judged and voted by the MBFF official judges.
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.
RIDE IN PLEASURE INNSBRUCK PRESENTS: The first RIP TROPHY. On April 20th, 2024, from 9am to 6pm, we‘re bringing you Innsbruck’s finest BMX and MTB contest to the Skatehalle Innsbruck! We want "all the smoke"! Something for everyone, different contest classes including: rookies, women and men - both BMX and MTB. Every inch counts!
-FRIDAY: Bowl Kickoff Jam + open doors. 2pm-6pm training. 6pm-8pm bowl jam.
9pm pre party at Bierfabrik Innsbruck.
SATURDAY: Heat format contest + afterparty. 9am-12pm training. 12pm-1pm rookies. 1pm-4pm qualifications. 4:20pm - 6pm finals.
1001€ CASH PRIZE in total.
Satuday from 21 we are flicking the lighters at PMK Innsbruck!
Live DJs + 420 special See you there!
American BMX Company and Kuwahara have joined forces to bring you the brand new line of collaboration bikes, the KW-26 & KW-29. Both bikes feature full 4130-chromoly frames and forks with KZ-1-insipred gussets and dropouts, a full range of anodized, aluminum retro-inspired components, and real, tubular-chromoly, Redline Flight cranks.
Mention the names KZ-1 or Laser-Lite to any BMX aficionado, and, no doubt, Howie “Kuwa Howie” Cohen’s iconic brand Kuwahara, will instantly come to mind.
Now, American BMX Company has teamed up with the Kuwahara family and Kuwahara International to create a line of 26 and 29-inch bikes worthy of the brand. Introducing the new KW-29, presented in stunning red with gold componentry.
Both bikes feature full 4130-chromoly frames and forks with KZ-1-insipred gussets and dropouts, a full range of anodized, aluminum retro-inspired components, and real, tubular-chromoly, Redline Flight cranks.
On February 21st, the town of Sakai (Ibaraki prefecture) inaugurated a custom-built park designed by Hurricane Parks, a brand of Hurricane Group (organizers of FISE) and used during the Olympic Games in Japan. This area will be available to amateur riders from April 1st and to professional athletes for training sessions ahead of international competitions.
It was at the 2024 UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup, held in Enoshima from 22 to 25 February, that the world's best riders took the opportunity to celebrate the inauguration of this new Park in Sakai. Among them was reigning Olympic champion Logan Martin, who had the occasion to rediscover his 2020 sensations on the Park that made him the first ever BMX Freestyle Olympic gold medalist.
The all new United Corey Martinez AYS (ARE YOU SERIOUS) Signature Frame.
Corey Martinez is agreed by many as one of the greatest BMX riders of all time, and his new frame is built for not only being technical in the streets, but holding up against whatever you throw at it!
Available in Gloss Clear and Metallic Champagne these frames feature United's tried and tested slim invest cast wishbone for increased strength in the rear, as well as s-bend chainstays for improved tyre clearance. You will also find removable brake mounts on these frames!
United AYS Martinez Signature Frame Gloss Clear: £399.99
United AYS Martinez Signature Frame Metallic Champagne: £399.99
Flat Pedal lovers have another choice with Renthal introducing the CNC machined Revo-F pedal with fully adjustable pins. The Renthal Revo-F is packed with unique features to deliver the ultimate Ride-Tuned on trail performance, tuneable grip levels, ease of maintenance and bomb-proof durability. As a key contact point, the level of performance of the pedal and rider choice needed to align with our renowned handlebar, stem and grip range. Obviously making the pedal as durable as possible was a massive driver behind our design rationale.
External Specifications
-Forged and CNC machined, 6061 aluminium body
Riders are in the starting blocks for the first stage of the 2024 UCI BMX Freestyle Park & Flatland World Cup, which will take place from 22 to 25 February 2024 in Enoshima (Japan). A week to go until the UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup kicks off in Japan. The world's best BMX Freestyle Park and BMX Freestyle Flatland athletes will kick off the 2024 season at the Enoshima Wave Fest, a unique festival combining action sports, live music and gastronomy.
UCI BMX FREESTYLE WORLD CUP (Park and Flatland)
For the ultimate Haro fan comes our all-new, limited edition Freestyler zip-up hooded sweatshirt. Inspired by the Bob Haro's ground breaking Haro Freestyler from the 80's. This high-quality sweatshirt echos graphic design cues from the sports 1st freestyle bike.
This high-quality sweatshirt features;
-Plush fabrics with a soft inner liner.
-Graphic details include sew-in stripe details
When we talk about BMX racing and Horse racing you might think that these are two distant worlds apart, but actually, they do share some similarities. The first one involves human-powered bikes through dirt tracks, while the other features horses galloping towards the finish line. Yet, when you peel back the layers (and the mud), the similarities between the two are not only surprising but also wildly entertaining. Yes, it might sound confusing to compare BMXing to horse racing, but let’s see what these two sports have in common.
The Start
The start of BMX racing is very similar to horse racing. All the bikers are lined up, their muscles are tensed, their legs ready to spin the pedals, and they are waiting for the gate to drop. The start is crucial and can determine the whole race. In horse racing, we have pretty much the same thing. All the thoroughbreds and riders are lined up, the pulse is going through the roof, and they are all waiting for the barrier to be lifted. So, they have more in common than you might think. After the start of the race, it is all fast-paced action down the finishing line. Though, there is one evident difference. In BMX racing betting still isn’t very popular. In horse racing, betting is quite popular. In fact, you have to learn how to read the odds in horse racing before going to an event, which is not the case with BMX racing. Even if wagering on BMX racing becomes more prominent, the deciding factors will depend more on athletes, while in horse racing the factors depend on the horses.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.