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Repo: First Days in Abu Dhabi/ UCI World Champs 2022

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Repo + Photos: Effraim.

Sunday night I flew into Abu Dhabi for the UCI World Champs, with my trip to Japan last week for the Chimera A-side contest it feels like London Heathrow has become my second home.
This is my first time in Abu Dhabi, and after a smooth flight with Ethiad (also my first time flying with this airline). No issues with covid checks and wearing masks the flight was only six hours which felt like nothing compared to Japan the previous week.
Jamie Bestwick fresh from winning an Award at the BMX Hall of Fame the night before, was on the same flight. It was great to catch up with Jamie, and talk about the Bmx Hall of Fame, and the up and coming contest.

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Kevin Jones: BMX Hall of Fame 2022

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Congratulations to Kevin Jones, finally inducted to the Bmx Hall of Fame last weekend! This accolade has been a long time coming, when you think about Kevin’s contributions to modern day flatland and BMX in general it is hard to measure it truly. The inventor of the Hang 5 would be enough to have Kevin listed on the Hall of Fame, but there is so much more (as you all know or should know), there’s the Hitchiker, Backpacker, John Doenut, Circle K, Time Machine, Dump Truck, Death Truck, and many many more.

His video parts on Mark Eaton’s Dorkin’ in York videos have helped shape and change the progression of modern day flatland forever.

His acceptance speech during the award ceremony is so humble it speaks volumes of the man himself! You can tune in at 1:01:43 mark.

Photo credit: Brett Downs.

Session with Viki Gomez by Jason Halayko Photography

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We don’t often see the background to photography shoots with riders, and one of my favourite flatland photographers recently, Jason Halayko met up with Viki Gomez last week for a session at Yohei Uchino’s park, Ucchie joins the session. It’s a fun watch, enjoyed this one and you may do too…

Fight the Winter 2022 Road Trip

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There was no way for Malte Orth to organise the annual Fight the Winter contest earlier in the year, so it was time for him to hit the Road. He was on the Road, February to March 2022. His Mission was to ride with as many of the riders from Germany as possible, that came to the ‘Fight the Winter’ Contest at one time. Love the concept of this one, flatland is a community thing and be dope to see more edits like this!

Alex Jumelin wins Battle in the Rockies + Full Results

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I am back home after the Chimera A-side contest, and catching up on a busy weekend around the globe for events. The AFA final round went down at the Battle in the Rockies in Colorado, congratulations to Alex Jumelin winner of the Pro Class, Gabin Jumelin for winning the expert class, Tom Haugen taking the Old’s Cool class, and Reid Arendall the beginner class. Look like a great turnout in Colorado, and Nathan Jumelin turning Pro and making finals is huge in a stacked field! Hopefully some footage soon, thanks Todd Carter for the results and podium shots…

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Day 3: Chimera A-Side Flatland Finals Practise Bangers!

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The Chimera A-Side Finals yesterday were off the chart, peep this raw footage edit from the practise sessions. With 100k up for grabs, you know things got a little heated!! A lot of these clips if not first try were within 3 tries, absolutely amazing level!!!

In order of appearance:
Yasu – King of Ground organiser.
Sietse, Dub, Misato, Casu and Terry.
Kio Hayakawa.
Terry Adams.
Masato Ito.
Yohei Uchino.
Jean William Prevost aka Dub.
Kio and Yohei Uchino back to back.
Sieste van Berkel.
Terry Adams
Kio Hayakawa
Yu and Ryo Katagiri back to back!

Enjoy!

Lee Musselwhite wins Sportzone Championship 2022

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Plenty of contests going on across the globe this weekend, congratulations to Lee Musselwhite who just won the SportZone Hungarian Championship, Lee was followed on the podium by Gilles van de Sompel and Martin Drazil. Hopefully some footage soon, rest of results to follow…

Carin Hommura wins Womens Class: Chimera A-Side 2022

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Congratulations to Carin Hommura winner of the Womens Class at the Chimera A-side contest here in Omiya, Japan! Carin was followed on the podium by Leticia Moda from Brazil and Yui Kiyomune in third.

Great contest and level from all the girls, two runs best run counted!

Day 2: Chimera A-Side Raw Practise Footage 2022

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Let’s mix things up for Day 2, rather than a lot of text and photos. I thought I Would try my hand at a raw practise footage edit to give you all a good idea of what’s going on out here at Chimera A-Side (it turns out Hiroshi had the same idea), it does give you more coverage to fuel your session. You don’t want to miss this raw practise edit full of bangers from yesterdays practise session before qualifying!

Featuring in order:
Jean William Prevost
Yu Yamamoto
Yu Katagiri
Sieste van Berkel
Ryo Katagiri
Kevin Nikulski
Kio Hayakawa
Terry Adams
Viki Gomez
Hiroya Morizaki
Yohei Uchino

( a couple of riders have multiple clips, Dub, Kio Hayakawa, and Yu Katagiri! )

Enjoy the level!!! Get stoked, go ride!!