It’s all about WOFR today on Flatmattersonline, next section up is Art Thomason. Theres a lot for you to digest on the site, whose is your favourite section so far?
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Watch Out For Robots: Mickey Gaidos
Next section up from WOFR: Mickey Gaidos! Mickey has been back on the rise in the contest scene, launched Majide with Terry Adams, and now a sold section in Steven Lapsley’s video project.
Watch Out For Robots: Bobby Burge
Have you watched Watch out for Robots? Individual sections are now being published, starting with Bobby Burge’s section. If you missed this, this is worth your attention!
Akihiko Takahashi: The Flatmattersonline 2022 Year End Awards Interview
Intro/Interview: Effraim.
Photos: York Uno.
It is time to catch up with winner of both Editorial and Reader Choice Must Watch edit of 2022, Akihiko Takahashi. Akihiko is a name you don’t hear much about, but when see or hear of a clip or part online from him you know it’s going to be serious. I wanted to pick his brain about his attitude towards riding, filming video parts, instagram vs parts, and so on. This is a good one, whilst you’re at it. Go and watch his amazing edit once again!
Congratulations Akihiko, you had a clean swoop winning both editorial and reader choice for “Must watch edit of the year”! How do you feel about winning the FM awards?
I was surprised, because my style is not what every rider likes. I am very honored.
Thank you so much to everyone who voted.
U.K. Flatland League: 17th June / Round 2
Round 2 of @ukbmxflatlandleague is taking place on 17th June at the @nationalcyclingshow Birmingham NEC. Get there if you can.
World Premiere: Watch out for Robots!
Watch Out For Robots from Diversion TV on Vimeo.
Stoked today to host the World premiere of “Watch out for Robots”, go watch this right now!
“In the worldwide BMX flatland scene it is common to see riders with similar styles and tricks. Every so often a trendy style will come along and result in copycat riders. Ultimately, being original or having your own style becomes one of the top priorities of most riders. In the American scene the vast distances between riders creates a vast difference in riding styles. Being original is a goal and badge of honor for these riders. It can be an easy trap to fall for, to ride like someone else you admire. But be original. Be yourself. Don’t be a copycat. And, WATCH OUT FOR ROBOTS.”
A film by Steven Lapsley featuring Lindsey Bode, Bobby Burge, Bobby Carter, Omari Cato, Joe Cicman, Mickey Gaidos, Pedro Melo and Art Thomason.
Aude Cassagne wins Women’s Elite at FiseWorld UCI World Cup
Aude Cassagne continued her domination of the Women’s Elite class at FiseWorld Montpellier. This time round it was definitely more of a battle, with Team Japan right behind, Kiara Nakagawa and Sakura Kawaguchi. Level going up all the time, so good to see! Congratulations Aude, Kiara and Sakura!
Yu Shoji wins Fise UCI World Cup in Montpellier
What a final! The rain thankfully cleared, Yu Shoji took the top spot today in an epic final, followed on the podium by Kio Hayakawa and Jean William Prevost. Buzzing off the energy this crowd creates here in Montpellier, France. Congratulations to Yu, Kio and Dub.
Kio Hayakawa wins Semis at FiseWorld UCI World Cup in Montpellier + Aude Cassagne wins Women’s qualifying, Gabin Jumelin top spot in Expert
We are battling the elements here in Montpellier. Pro semis just went down, with Kio Hayakawa and Jean William Prevost both throwing heavy flawless runs. The level was fitting of a final!!
Aude Cassagne took the top spot in Women’s qualifying, and Gabin Jumelin had an amazing run to take top spot in Expert qualifying.
Finals tomorrow.
Kio Hayakawa qualifies 1st at FiseWorld UCI World Cup in Montpellier
Kio Hayakawa takes the top spot in the first qualifying competition here at Fiseworld UCI World Cup in Montpellier, France. Top 16 make semi finals, the event started yesterday and had to stop due to rain stopping the event being able to run.
We finished qualifying at 9am this morning, with the last group of eight riders. Props to all the riders getting it done in difficult conditions. Semis later on today, let’s hope the rain stays away.