It’s been a while since any updates, I have rushed off my feet with the success of Declan Brooks in the Olympics taking a bronze medal! Let’s get back to it, with Dub’s latest Flat System video which dropped last week. Dub discusses the Olympics, getting more female riders involved, Flat Queens, and the IGI Backwoods Jam. Love that Dub is doing this regularly! Tune in, good vibes right here!
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Irina Sadovnik wins Round 3 Women’s Class + Overall: Ultimate Flatland League
Congratulations to Irina Sadovnik who took Round 3 which was a Live Battle format, and the Overall title for the 2021 Ultimate Flatland League, what a year it has been for her. Irina was followed by Neo Yamanashi and Julia Preuss on the podium for year end and Round 3 results, respect to all!
Big thanks to Martti Kuoppa for hosting this event, and all the work that goes into it!
MKF “LUCID” Titanium frame!
Martti Kuoppa is the latest to join the Titanium frame marketing in flatland, offering the MKF Lucid Frame to order, read on for more details.
Specs:
TT: 19.5″ or 19″
CS: 12.9″ or 12.8″
HT angle: 75
ST angle: 72
Standover height: 8.5″
MID BB
Weight: 1.4kg
Price: 1500€ + shipping
Here’s the word from Martti Kuoppa:
Been riding one for awhile now and it is incredibly reactive and makes things much easier for my body as aging body can sometimes have problems due to riding on a heavier bike.
If you are interested in getting one, please let me know and we can talk about the details then. The production will be based on the demand only and I won´t have frames in stock. Many pro riders are switching on to titanium frames these days. Don´t miss out the benefits of the lightweight frames, and get yours now! If you are interested in buying one of these you can contact me via email.
Email contact:
mk@mkformat.com
Rodney Williams: Throws down in Flatmattersonline T-shirt
Rodney Williams throws down a short line in his fresh new FM Tee, thanks for the support Rodney!
You can get yours right here!
Kio Hayakawa takes Round 2 Master of Creavity: Ultimate Flatland League
Congratulations to Kio Hayakawa held onto the top spot in the Master of Creativity section of the 2021 Ultimate Flatland League, with an amazing blender pedal pivot two foot ice cream bike flip out! Alex Jumelin broke new ground pumping a nose manual, and holding the position with style. And third place went to the UCI World Champion, Matthias Dandois with a backwards manual thrown into steam.
Incredible level from all the riders, the Ultimate Flatland League really is delivering the goods!
You can watch the entries right here!
Must Watch: Hangin’ on – A Heresy Mixtape
HANGIN' ON – A HERESY MIXTAPE from HERESY BMX on Vimeo.
Edit wise the flatland world has been quiet for a while, and then BOOM! We have been blessed with two must watch edits in a week. And boy, is this a treat from arguably the most progressive flatland team worldwide.
New footage from George Manos, Matthieu Bonnecuelle, Michael Husser, Alexis Desolneux, Sebastian Grubinger, and Peter Olsen in a mixtape format put together by Sevisual.
It’s a winner, I will digesting this one for a while.
Must Watch: Viki Gomez / Rise
Viki Gomez / RISE from Viki Gomez on Vimeo.
It’s been a while since a Must Watch edit on the site, Viki Gomez just came through with this amazing “Rise” edit put together by Sevisual. Viki’s depth of skill, and variety is just absolutely amazing, this was filmed in two months!!
Some of you will have seen some of the footage on instagram, but there is some unseen footage to add some extra spice..
That ender…. rather than a heavy trick description. Let’s discuss this one in the comments section…
Edmonton Mini Jam 2021
Cory Fester hosted a mini jam in Edmonton on the July long weekend. Riders from Vancouver and Saskatoon came out to reconnect now that COVID rules are loosening in Canada.
Riders in order of appearance: Francois Debroux, Joey Kyllo, Brandon Derbowka, Percy Marshall, Pete Olsen and Cory Fester.
Props to Joey Kyllo for putting this together, looks like a fun weekend.
Flatland Contest Los Tratados de Córdoba: 21st August
Arturo Contreras got in contact with some international contest news, he is organising a BIG contest in Mexico on 21st August, ”Flatland Contest Los Tratados de Córdoba”.
“We hope the participation of 60 Mexican riders and 5 to 10 international riders from USA, Holland, Brazil, Paraguay, and many from South America and Europe to confirm shortly. Looking forward to contest footage from this one.
Scott Hagnas: Project 54
Are you an older rider checking in on Flatmattersonline? Scott Hagnas out of Portland, Oregon has been in the game forever, and at 54 shows no sign of slowing down. Great work Scott, and thanks Snakebite BMX for sharing this!