16 YEARS OF FLATMATTERSONLINE!

“To document, share and progress”, the mission statement if you like of Flatmattersonline has remained consistent since FM’s birth in 2008. As I wondered what I can produce to celebrate our 16th anniversary, I asked around a few friends as I always do for some feedback. One of the ideas was to showcase 16 highlights throughout the years, that idea stuck in my head for a few days before I started going through the archives and thinking this had a nice feel to it.
I enjoyed going through content I had forgotten about, and I thought you at home would do also.

It’s hard to fathom its been 16 years being Flatmatters, I appreciate all the support I have been receiving especially recently. It seems as I am pretty much the only consistent the only flatland website, riders seem to appreciate the work that goes into running the site much more.

It would be interesting to hear back from you at home, what are some of your most memorable moments?

*The actual anniversary was Saturday 30th November, which I missed being at work all day.

I’ve added website links and videos as well for a reference for you all.
Here we I go! Thank you Flatland for 16 amazing years!

Flatmattersonline To document, share and progress!!

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James White & Mario Carelse win 2024 U.K. CHAMPIONSHIPS in Elite & Expert Class

It’s been a good weekend at Adrenaline Alley in Corby for the 2024 U.K. Championships as part of the Backyard jam series.

Congratulations to James White taking the win in the Men’s Elite class followed by Yinka Thomas who had the run of his life, followed by Matti Hemmings on the podium, with Dan Margetts in fourth place.

Congratulations to Mario Carelse taking the win in the Expert class followed by Mike O’Connell and Kai Coleborn in third, closely followed by Ellis Morgans and Steve Rooke. Kai had to leave before the prizegiving, thanks Johann for the photo.

Great weekend in Corby, so good to catch up with some of the U.K. flatland community once again and be right in the mix with the rest of the U.K. BMX scene.

Thanks Greg, and Diane at British cycling for having us, judges with Johann Chan and Phil Dolan. Hank, Stuart and Colin and everyone involved. All the riders that made the effort to attend and support.

Till next time.

DISCUSSION POINT: Is Flatland an Artform or a Sport?

Watching George Mano’s last video part “Adapa”, I thought to myself shall I ask the flatland community on the FM IG. Is flatland an artform or sport? The response was amazing, and I definitely wasn’t expecting George to write about in on his FB account, and just like that a new DISCUSSION POINT section is born here on Flatmattersonline. Over to George, let us know what you think in the comments. Love how this happened, so organically. Thank you to George for sharing his thoughts with us…

Text & Photos: George Manos.

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FISE SHANGHAI 2024: UCI Flatland World Cup Men Final

Catching up with updates around the globe continues, today we have full coverage from the early morning start at Fise Shanghai. With Johann Chan on commentary duties, Kio Hayakawa came out on top, with Jean William Prevost and Ryo Katagiri rounding out the podium spots. Hit play and watch this unfold.