15 Years of Flatmattersonline

When reflecting on 15 years of running the site, my initial thoughts trace back to the “To scuff or not?” article on the Blogspot site. Contemplating how much Flatland has progressed—advanced tricks, evolving techniques.

Up steps Mark Ward during a session at my flatland school, Mark is a fellow rider and designer, who’s worked with Greystoke BMX, Haro Bikes, and Dale Holmes racing brand Dvide recently. He proposed a futuristic series of drawings for Flatmattersonline Merch, offering a glimpse into where Flatland might be in another fifteen years that somewhat aligned with what I was thinking of to celebrate the anniversary. Continue reading

Jason Forde: Spoke / Confront your Fears

Something a lil’ different today, Jason Forde teamed up with Film director, Ted Clarke to bring us a short flatland film.

Over to Jason:

“We have all been there, feeling scared or overwhelmed by something that seems bigger than us. But we can’t let our fears control us or stop us from living our best lives. We have to face them head on and do what we need to do to overcome them. Sometimes that means saying sorry to someone we hurt, or letting go of something that is holding us back. Life is too short to waste it on regrets or worries. We have to be happy and grateful for what we have, and not let anything distract us from our goals. We have to be brave and strong, and not let pain or fear stop us from enjoying the ride.”

Omari Cato: Hang 5 Podcast / Episode 39

For this episode we go down to the Lone Star State to speak with one of the rising stars of BMX Flatland, Omari Cato. We discuss his roots from the rural roads to Pro rider, his early heroes, becoming a teacher, starting a community flatland school, competing locally and internationally, his view on the American flatland scene, judging contests, the future and so much more.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1164767/13990973

Giannis Caternellis: Freestyler #122

Time flies, Gianni is celebrating nine years of the Freestyler series with this wild, experimental edit. When was the last time you saw someone take off there seat/seatpost mid combo? How about a no footed backpacker? You might want to watch this one, congratulations Giannis on such a vast tricktionary that doesn’t follow any current trends.

Brandon Fenton: BMX Banter Podcast

For many of us, winter is fast approaching and there is more time in the day to listen to podcasts and what not. With that being said, the latest episode of the BMX Banter podcast just dropped with Brandon Fenton.

I just got done listening to this episode this morning, great to hear Brandon’s story, his early riding stories, how he met Chase Gouin, filming eclips with Chase, moving to Toronto, an interesting conversation about where flatland is at and a whole lot more.

When you have the time, this is worth tuning in for

https://banterabmxpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1449178/13874668-the-brandon-fenton-episode

Jean William Prevost wins Battle in the Rockies 2023 + Full Results

The annual Battle in the Rockies went down yesterday in Colorado Springs, congratulations to all the winners Jean William Prevost, Bryan Huffman, Troy Hebert, Iram De La Rosa and Quinn Burge. Thank you to Todd Carter for sending in the podium shots and full results.

Pro class.

1. Jean William Prevóst
2. Austin Luberda
3. Lindsay Bode
4. Jean Francois Boulianne
5. Bobby Burge
6. James McGraw
7. Dax Wolford
8. Art Thomason
9. Sakis Doumas
10. Ryan Russell
11. Bo Wade
12. Kelly Baldwin
13. Dave Nourie
14. Brian Gavagan

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Rest in Peace: Thomas Seigneur 1980-2023

The world of BMX is sad.

Our friend Thomas Seigneur (Lord in English) passed away a week and half ago, the age of 43.

Thomas was appreciated by all, how could he be otherwise: he was a great guy. Dedicated to the cause of BMX, his family, very generous always there, ready to give a hand.

This year, despite the illness he was always there with me to assemble the flat area (Caen bmx indoor – Astrolabe 10 – U2R) a guy in gold.

Passionate and collector of bmx he was an real encyclopedia on bmx parts.

On the contest you could see him with all his family each with his bmx, his three daughters are riding flatland.

He is one of those people who pull you up, make your life better.

His passing already leaves a huge void, jam, contest and other sessions will never have the same flavor.

Courage to the family.

For him, let’s keep riding.

Thank you for all my friend.

Jean Michel Chauvel.