One of the most memorable moments from the X-Games era, was that moment in 2000 when Martti Kuoppa took the Gold medal in San Francisco. At that moment I believe Trevor Meyer had the gold three times in a row, the euro riders really came out swinging at this event it felt like with Martti, Phil Dolan, Alex Jumelin, Mike S and many more including myself (just missing the final cut). Amazing era for flatland and I am grateful to have been involved in it.
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1999 X Games Flatland – Trevor Meyer, Phil Dolan, Nathan Penonzek
Continuing on the X Games dedication theme, here is the finals coverage from the 1999 X Games in San Francisco. Where Trevor Meyer took the win (and gives us a breakdown of his run), followed by Phil Dolan and Nathan Penonzek.
The road to the X Games: 1999 Louisville X Trials
The X Trials back in the 90’s were the qualifying events to be in the X-games. In 1999, I flew out to the states for two months to compete in the X Trials in Louisville, and Richmond Virginia. I was beyond stoked to make it to the 99 X games on the first attempt in Louisville, Kentucky behind Jason Brown R.I.P. and Trevor Meyer. Great to watch this back today!
Steve Mulder: 1999 X Games / San Francisco
If you caught our Flat Snitches episode with Steve Mulder earlier in the year, you will recall where I talked about Steve riding flawless, and still not making the cut with bomb move after bomb. Look out for the no handed 360 bike flip at 2:20 and hand job move at 00:57! This week marks 25 years of the X Games, so today’s posts are dedicated to some awesome X games moments I could find.
Episode 31: Flatmattersonline Exclusive with William Herve
YO!!!
Last week we made it to episode 30 of the Flatmattersonline exclusive clips.
After a short break for episode 4 of Flat Snitches, it’s time to return to the clips, and William Herve from France stepped up for the 31st episode with an awesome brakeless backwards facing stem-a-rang.
This trick looks like scary one to learn, how do you begin to learn this one and get a feeling for the move? Props to William for getting this done and contributing towards the culture.
Who’s got episode 32, dropping Sunday 5pm GMT…..
Joe Cicman: Reflections: TD3 Redux
Here’s an interesting one, I like the concept behind this. Joe Cicman was unhappy with his 2017 year end edit, and decided much like you can with tricks, is go back over it and re-edit it, different music and feel.
The steam jump to two footed backyard at 1:11 is still as crazy, as it was three years ago when Joe first dropped it.
George Kikos: BMX Flatland Part 3
George Kikos’ nose manual game is on point in Part 3 of his BMX Flatland series, especially liked the switch foot pedal 5 line at the 1:05 mark. Well worth a watch!
Khaled Huerta: Ninja Kick
After a few days off updating the site, back to it with a bang! Khaled Huerta is a savage rider, and comes through with this awesome Ninja Kick line. Keep on shredding Khaled!
Flat Snitches: Episode 4 / 360 Bike flip with Steve Mulder
Intro: Effraim.
Interview: Effraim, Pete Brandt.
Photo/Video credits: Steve Mulder, Chris Rye, Mark Eaton, Rob Dolecki.
Hello everyone!
It’s been a while since Episode 3 of Flat Snitches with Tim Treacy discussing the Backyard, so it’s time to get back to it, and take a little break from the regular FM exclusive clips (we return to the exclusive clips on Wednesday)…
Myself and Pete Brandt have been talking about switching over to video for Flat Snitches to document, and show visuals of the trick creations and provide some historical context also. Editors note: Steve is camera shy, so enjoy the video and the written interview…
For episode 4, we go back to the 90’s.
And a 360 bike flip move that begins in a peg wheelie, throw the bike 360 degrees and land in a switch-b, aka switch foot caboose! It’s time to show its creator, Steve Mulder some much deserved respect!
The concept of the bike flip has become trendy as of the last few years, but the 360 version has not. Myself and Pete discuss a few heads that have stepped into the arena, but as we delved a bit deeper, it came to our attention the straight line version is untouched. Mad respect to Steve for this timeless creation!
We catch up with the man himself to discuss this amazing move, and dig into some of the background information on it. Enjoy the episode and interview, it’s time to learn more about this amazing creation and give props to one of the best riders to ever do this artform we call flatland….
Old School Sundays with Rich Upjohn / Happy 50th Birthday
Rich Upjohn – KOF – September 1989 from Kieran on Vimeo.
Today is a special day, Rich Upjohn celebrates his 50th birthday!
Let’s go back to 1989, and one of Rich’s flatland runs from the King of Flatland contests that happened regularly in New England. Jamming to the sounds of Madonna, I grew up reading all about these events in Radazine and E-wire ‘zine via Kieran Chapman (who I believe filmed this run too), so it’s so rad to see these runs. Rich is a great rider, and even back in 89’ he is throwing down death trucks, hitchhikers, macaroni to smith out, not to mention the direct entry to forward death with no dead time at all from the half lash (kind of an Rich Upjohn signature move in it itself) and much more with the legendary raditude to boot.
Happy birthday Rich, hope you have a great day!