The level was awesome in the junior class here at the Fise World contest in Hiroshima, Japan. Congratulations to the young shredder, Ryo Ishikawa who took the top honours early today. Finals tomorrow.
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Moto Sasaki qualifies 1st at Fise World in Hiroshima, Japan
UCI BMX FLATLAND WORLD CUP QUALIFICATION RESULTS
It’s been a good day at the Fise World contest here in Hiroshima, Japan. Congratulations to Moto Sasaki who took the top spot going into tomorrows semi finals, followed by Jean William Prevost and Matthias Dandois. Top 16 make the Semis, 38 riders competed today with a really high level of riding going down. Semis tomorrow, and finals Sunday. Stay tuned for livestream updates.
Fise World Contest in Hiroshima, Japan Day 1
Today marked probably the longest trip I have ever been on. After a solid 25 hours door to door travelling time from FM HQ to the Fise World contest in Hiroshima, Japan. London Heathrow to Frankfurt onto to Tokyo then finally Hiroshima, couple in all the changes, going through customs etc, etc. It has been a long day, I met up with Michael Steingraber at Frankfurt who is judging with me in Japan.
The great news is our host hotel is right next to the contest, absolutely banging! I took a quick look over at the site and bumped into Alberto Moya, Varo Hernandez, Dustyn Alt, Moto Sasaki, Taka, and many more. Around 30 riders on the floor getting warmed up, the spot was busy.
After a quick look around it was time for dinner and a look around Hiroshima, we have got a busy weekend ahead, I will try my best to get some updates for you throughout the weekend.(if not definitely after the event). The rider list is stacked, around 40 riders with a quick glance, so it’s going to be a good one!
I am pretty tired from the trip so I will keep this one short and sweet.
Dez Maarsen Interview Part 1 and 2 / How to Build a Career in BMX when you’re the underdog?
It’s already a good week here on Flatmattersonline, yesterday we had Matthieu Bonnecuelle’s amazing new edit. Today we have the Dez Maarsen Interview, Lionel Cardoso made the trip from Paris to Holland to catch up with Dez and discuss his life, habits, his daily routine, growing up with in Holland, his fears, motivation and really dig into how Dez built his career. This interview comes in two parts, so you are definitely going to want to grab a cuppa and enjoy this one!
Must Watch – Matthieu Bonnecuelle / Grow
MATTHIEU BONNECUELLE – GROW from HERESY BMX on Vimeo.
Starting a big week on Flatmattersonline with a Must Watch edit that really did bring a smile to my face. I feel like Heresy rider, Matthieu Bonnecuelle has a mystic to his riding that always draws me into watching his riding and that feeling of curiosity as to what he is doing.
When you combine Matthieu’s unique riding style and Tom Sevisual on editing duties, the golden formula is there. Why change it? Heresy continually get this on point.
Let’s discuss this edit:
At the 00:18 mark, Double turbine whiplash with a cheeky hang ten pause and downside whip jump to pedals thrown in to make you hit the rewind button a few times to understand it.
After several watches of this edit, I think the line at 00:30 is my favourite. Matthieu puts a nice detail on a regular trick, turbine steam where he changes his stance foot to the opposite side and hand, then throws an stalled track stand still stood in steam position then with a quick scuff steam throws a bar scoot round the bars into backwards facing whiplash!
The line at 00:52 is a difficult one to describe as I am not sure what you call the name, Matthieu begins on the left side of bike in a cross foot one footed circular spin then switches to x-ft inside steam without holding bars then with a quick fake whiplash motion jumps through the bike round to steam and spins a right side track stand out.
At 2:36, pumping backwards circular spin kick pedal to manual cross over to no handed x-ft pumping peg manual, as with all the tricks in this edit. It is really refreshing to see a rider dare to be different, and express himself and all with a really graceful style to boot.
What a motivating edit to start the week…..
James McGraw – 49 Birthday edit
49 Birthday edit from James McGraw on Vimeo.
The screamer himself, James McGraw celebrates his 49th birthday today and shows no signs of slowing down his riding progression, or his screaming for that matter. Flatland keeps us young, long may it continue. I know James has been chasing the ender pedal pivot for a while, and nails it smooth as. Hit play and enjoy this one everyone!
Flatland Immersion Podcast 9 with Khaled Huerta
For episode 9 of the Flatland Immersion Podcast, Dusty caught up with the Middle East’s finest, Khaled Huerta. Khaled blew up on FM a few years ago recognised for his massive front wheel lines, great to see Dusty dig into his riding background from the beginning to current day. Hit play, grab a cuppa and enjoy this episode!
Paul Chamberlain – The spot at the end of the world
Paul Chamberlain is one of the most interesting characters on the flatland scene. Paul just got in contact with some news, he has put together a ebook of random stories called “The Spot at the End of the World”. He is still working out how to get it out there to people, but wanted to share with the flatland community a blog post with the first chapter. Hit the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1egPD6PY8F22BFtF5nsPvzWuH7lqcdMiG/view?usp=sharing
Deadline closes 15th April – 2019 Master of Creativity
It’s that time of year again, have you got your name registered for the annual Master of Creativity contest? Do you want to push your riding to the next level? This is the contest to push your own personal progression and challenge yourself.
Deadline for registration is 15th April 2019. Head over to the MOC site, and see who is entering and submit your registration: https://www.masterofcreativity.com/
Giannis Caternellis – Freestyler #102
Giannis Caternellis is not one to shy away from going against the grain, I don’t recall the l recent edit I saw with a rider rocking a dual front brake set up. And Giannis wastes no time at all progressing, from Circle K kick flips, crackpacker body varial switches to halfpacker, there’s a lot to take in here. Keep on keeping on Giannis. Thanks for sharing!