2014 Am Flatland Circuit – Round 2 & 3

Steve Lapsley just sent in schedule news for this years AM Flat Circuit, 2014 has a few new addition to freshen things up.

2014 Am Flatland Circuit – Round 2 & 3
The AMFLT Circuit is back for its 5th year.

Two new events have been added to the 2014 Am Flatland Circuit line-up. Round 2 will be Trans Jam (Stop 3) in Raleigh, North Carolina. Trans Jam once again teams up with the “Got To Be NC Festival” May 16th – 18th. Round 3 will be Real City Spin taking place in Montreal, Quebec, Canada August 30th & 31st.
Once again, Round 1 is the CFO’s Flatland Unlimited 10 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. February 28th – March 2nd is just around the corner. This event has been getting bigger and better every year and we are excited to kick off the 5th year of AMFLT in Toronto.

2014 AM Flatland Circuit Schedule:

Round 1: February 28 – March 2, 2014
CFO’s Flatland Unlimited 10
Toronto, ON (CAN)

Location: Better Living Center at Exhinition Place
100 Manitoba Drive
Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

Round 2: May 16 – 18, 2014
Trans Jam Stop 3
Raleigh, NC (USA)

Location: NC State Fairgrounds Dorton Arena
1025 Blue Ridge Rd
Raleigh, NC 37607

Round 3: August 30 – 31, 2014
Real City Spin
Montreal, QC (CAN)

Location: TBD

Round 4: TBD

ABC of Flatland – Full Pro Results!


Photos by Alexandra Alexa.

Contest season is well and truly under way! Yesterday we posted the top 3 results almost live from Alencon, France. Viki Gomez starts the year with a win, and also defends the ABC title for the second year in a row! Congratulations once again Viki! Here are the full pro results! If anyone has some video of the runs, please send them in!

1-Viki Gomez
2-Dez Maarsen
3-Kevin Nikulski
4-Thomas Noyer
5-Sietse Van Berkel
6- Rayk Hahne
7-Keelan Phillips
8-Jeremy Brosset
9-Josh Briars
10-James White
11-Gilles Van de Sompel
12-Joris Bretagnolles
13-Mike Plas
14-Matthieu Bonnecuelle
15-Kris Gautier
16-Jason Forde
17-Fabien Stephan
18-Jean Bulhon
19-Romain Georges
20-Gaz Issabre
21-Charles Paty
22-Alexis Desolneux
23-Didier Genet
24-Romain Dodelier
25-Seonghoon Lie
26-Kevin Jacob
27-Steve Green
28-Maxandre Pipanel
29-Takeo Fukeda
30-Thomas Deschendaux

Viki Gomez wins ABC of Flatland in Alencon!


Photo by Max Cassagne.

News just in pretty much direct thanks to Max Cassagne & Alexandra Alexa for the photo and news! Viki Gomez took the win for the second year in a row at the ABC Flatland contest in Alencon, France! Followed by Dez Maarsen, and Kevin Nikulski taking the third spot. The livefeed wasn’t working last time I checked, hopefully somebody has the runs up online soon. Another successful ABC of flatland contest organised by Kevin Meyer, this event looks amazing! Big ups!

Top 5’s with James McGraw!

We are back with the Top 5’s feature, intended to be a light hearted read in contrast to the more serious interviews on the site! And James McGraw doesn’t disappoint, always down for a bit of fun and banter! Read on!

Tricks to do daily:
Gliding stick bitch or junk yards, what ever you wish to call them to switch pivots.
Stubble ducks
Nose wheelies
Back packer combos
I always have a new idea I try everyday some good some seriously suck.

Places to ride:
I almost always ride in my tint shop’s Garage. Its a controlled environment I have kids so when I get to ride I want to make the most of it with no distractions thats why I almost always stay indoors.
I have a great outdoor spot and my basement as well.

People to ride with:
No one likes me cause I snake too much 🙂 lol.
I usually ride alone but Brian Gavigan AKA yellow comes down to ride with me when he can, as well as the Colorado flatjams crew.

Websites to check:
Everyday I go to Flatmattersonline and Global-flat to see whats up.

Snaking techniques:
Look for British guys that wear gloves and be sure to get in their way, also watch for someone to get ready go and make sure to cut them off while always looking forward. (editors note: Don’t I just know it hahaha -ref- Guru jam Practise)

Contests:
This year AM Flat Circuit, Trans Jam, Bike days in Switzerland, Fise in France,
The Worlds, and some of flatland world circuit.
Also if there was a good contest in England, I would maybe go to that as well LOL 🙂

Bikeparts:
London Bikes, Profile, Odyssey, and Ares tires

Movies:
Gone in sixty seconds, Hangover movies, Iron man movies.
Most movies that are based on true story’s I always find entertaining.

Video parts to watch:
I have a few videos out there on vimeo my “year in the life” has alot of good stuff as for everyone else.
I don’t have a collection I watch whats posted daily, but I have been known to watch Uchie, Hiro, J Dub and Jason Ploudre’s video more than once.

Favourite riders:
Uchie, Vicki, Hiro, J Dub, Jason P, Kevin Nikulski, Thomas Noyer and I seriously like to watch Matuis B

Bike companies:
London Bikes has been really good to me I have to thank them.

Swear words you use when you ride:
Seriously what the Fuck!!!!!!!!!!!
WHY!!!!!!!!!
Are you Fucking Kiding me!!!!!!!!!!
Dang Nabit!!!!!!!

Brands:
London Bikes
Profile
Yellow designs

Non Bike Brands:
Adidas

Drinks:
Gatorade
Pepsi
Whiskey (only the best)

Food:
Well I’m not a vegan or a health freak so
KFC
Korean food
Lots of Red Meat
Golden berries

Things your hating on:
I hate the wind I would rather ride in the rain and I am way to old to ride in the cold.
People who talk shit Its flatland we all have something to offer and we all put alot of work in to it.
Ride because you love it and It will take you much farther!!!!

Things to do besides riding:
My wife
Hang out with my kids
Build my classic cars
Music
ride my motorcycle
Run my window tint business
Do man shit like weld shit for no reason at all 🙂

Books:
Not so much I never really sit down.

Magazines:
What ever is in the seat pocket of the air plane I’m on
Better house keeping
Better homes and gardens
Playboy and Hustler, but only for the articles

Tricks you wish you could do:
More turbines with pumping
anything that I find to be a challenge yet is still fun!!

Holiday destinations:
Hawaii
Disney world
I have always wanted to go to the pyramids.

Who’s next?