Martti Kuoppa’s coaching programe “MK Format” continues to grow, despite the Covid 19 pandemic postponing contests in 2020. Oleg Efimov is the latest rider to benefit from Marrti’s coaching routine, and here throws down a flawless run. Impressive!
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Nick Watts: May 29th 2020
Every Friday like clockwork, Nick Watts is on it. Total freestyler, and so fun to watch. It’s cliche to say, but he really does “play” with the bike. Nick continues to find new variations and movements around the bike, really enjoyed this weeks episode!
Throwback Thursdays: Cory Fester / Battle in the Rockies Video Contest
The Battle in the Rockies video contest for a plane ticket to BITR 2014 got heated. Cory Fester is no stranger to dropping ridiculous video parts, Cory truly went on this entry. I mean I just watched this now and still am in awe not only of the line. But the bike toss at the end is enough to get our riding right now!
Yorimitsu Miyata: King of Ground / Kobe 2005
One of the most unique styles around, Yorimitsu Miyata rules. Always stoled to see unseen footage of Miyata ripping, this time at the KOG in Kobe 2005!
Bakteria 4: 2006
Unintentional Brazilian theme running on FM right now, funny how stuff like that happens. Forty minutes of great riding from the likes of Claybom, Pekeno, Patrick Coelho, Arroz, LéoClaro, Wagner Gordo, Nêne, and Felipe Gonçalves. Grab a cuppa when your bored and soak in some of the Brazilian flatland scene from 2006!
Aaron Wright: Here’s my bmx tricks from this winter’s hideout
I missed this one the first time round, Aaron Wright hit me up with cool collection of clips from his winter hideout in Canada. I remember Aaron’s riding from the Flatland Manifesto and Vibe videos, and he is still smooth as glass. Hit play and enjoy this one!
Episode 26: Flatmattersonline Exclusives with Thiago Baby
We continue on, making it to the Episode 26 without breaking much of a sweat at all on dropping exclusives twice a week. Thiago baby from Brazil came through with a super smooth back to wheel front wheel line for the 26th episode. Thanks to Thiago for contributing!!
The clips have however have now dried up, we may have a first dry spot this Sunday unless someone comes forward with a clip.
So let’s see what happens by Sunday. Can we make it to 30 episodes without missing a beat. Would be cool? If you have a clip or something in my mind for a clip, get in contact this is for every level of rider…
Distancing
Let’s face it, flatlanders social distance everyday. It’s nothing new for us, flatland has come into it’s own during the Covid-19 pandemic and helped us all stay sane. And with lockdown somewhat easing, it’s ideal in a lot of ways to get out riding.
Jason Forde got together with some UK heads to document a line each during the pandemic for a project he calls “distancing”, featuring Jason Forde, Kevin Browne, James White, Miguel Pargas, Remus Simion and Josh Briars. Enjoy this one if you missed it on Instagram last night, rad riding and tune!
York Uno: How to No-Hand Hitchhiker
York Uno is on fire with flatland how-to’s, so many on his channel! Today he released how to no handed hitchhiker, if you are looking to learn this move. York gives you some good pointers in subtitles…
John Yull: Best BMX Crashes
We haven’t heard much from John Yull recently, “Mess with the bull you sometimes get the horns..” describes this “Best BMX Crashes” perfectly, holy cow does John take a beating!