You might need your magnifying glasses to read this one, but here are the full results from last weekends, Astrolabe 2017 contest. Congratulations to all the winners, Julian Baron, Romain Kleine, Anatonie Rahain, Alex Jumelin and Meghane Levasseur!
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Isaiah Jordan – Seiji Sakata Inspired * #StayStrongSeiji *
I am sure I speaks for everyone in the flatland community, when I say we were all sad to hear the news of Seji Saketa being diagnosed with Liver Cancer. We all hope he pulls through and continues to fight. Saty Strong Seiji! Isaiah Jordan put together this nice edit inspired by Seiji, and had these words to say:
“The news of Seiji kind of shook me to the core, he was one of, if not the first, rider that I seen that inspired which direction I wanted to take my riding. I never got to meet or talk to him directly, but I remember asking if it was cool if i could use #SeijiStyle hashtag on some clips i was going to drop (that never got finished) a couple years ago. He replied with a thumbs up so I started and think I got about 3 clips released because I got hurt trying his hang-5 barflip. I compiled the clips I did have in honor of Seiji……#StayStrongSeiji #SeijiStyle”
Luis dos Santos – Back Wheel
Luis dos Santos just sent in this awesome new edit documenting his riding on the back wheel. From the opening pedalling rear wheel backpacker (some people call it a fudge packer I believe?!) to blender I was drawn to this, and you maybe too. Worth a watch, skills!
Bryan Huffman – Purple IV
Bryan Huffman collected 7:36 of footage expanding on what he learnt over the winter last year at his indoor riding facility. Hit play for some cool pumping junkyard/ inside switch b variations.
Dane Beardsley – Show Stuff
It’s definitely a good day when you wake up to some fresh Dane Beardsley footage, Dane has been performing boat shows for the last year. Hit play to see his dialled show routine!
Flatark 2017 – November 3-5th
Photo: Matthias Dandois.
Just got the official word that this year’s Flatark competition will go down in Kobe, Japan a little later than usual, November 3-5th are the dates. Book your trip now to what is widely regarded as one of the best events of the year!
Gabe Weed – 43 year young edit 2017
Gabe Weed just celebrated his 43rd birthday in style in Huntington Beach, California. Hit play for plenty of awesome clips filmed at the legendary beach car park riding spot right on the Pacific Ocean. Especially loved the spinning two footed pedal forward death truck pedal overtaker out at around the 3:11! Belated Happy birthday Gabe!
Alex Jumelin wins Astrolabe 2017
Photo: Max Cassagne.
Congratulations to Alex Jumelin who just won the 2017 Astrolabe contest in Northern France, followed on the podium by Matthias Dandois and Thomas Noyer. If anyone has the full results, please send them in. Hopefully some video soon from what is always a good contest.
Giannis Caternellis – Originalidade #6 Part 2
It is always a good day when the prolific Giannis Caternellis drops a new edit! And today we have an amazing new “Originalidade #6 Part 2” edit for you all to get your teeth into! Loved the one handed back hops to one handed overtaker at around the 00:45 mark, this definitely worth your time to watch!
Seiji Sakata diagnosed with Liver Cancer
I am sure many of you reading this, have already seen the sad news that Yohei Uchino shared yesterday. Seiji Sakata has been diagnosed with liver cancer, read on to see what Ucchie had to say, and show your support to Seji! Stay Strong!
“To all riders in the world(Please share)
Our long time friend Seiji Sakata who Wowed the world with a dynamic no-break riding style from 2002 to 2006, was recently diagnosed with liver cancer..
When he went to see a doctor for the first time, the cancer was already as big as 2/3 of his liver and told that the chance of survival was only low%..
Obviously low% chance of survival was a very devastating news to him but he is fighting his battle right now!
When you talk about a difficult situation with Seiji, he always had a way to find a breakthrough and won many contests in the past so I’m sure he can overcome this life threatening challenge against him with a support of fellow riders and friends.
I’m not talking about a miracle but I’m believing in his strength!
So what I would like to ask all of you international friends, is to send him a message to tell him that he is not alone.
Please find “Seiji Sakata” on Facebook and send your words to him so he can fight the battle with you!
This is supporters page!!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/seijisakata/
Thanks for reading this till the end!
Ucchie