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Episode 4 of the Flatmattersonline Exclusives w/ Bobby Carter

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It’s that time of the week, every Wednesday! A fresh Flatmattersonline exclusive clip, how long can we keep this going?

I reached out to Sampa BMX rider, Bobby Carter a few weeks back to invite him too film for a FM exclusive. And the move he had in mind, he didn’t have in the bag yet. I love how we went back and forth for a couple of weeks, and out the blue Bobby hit me up with the clip.
This is what these clips are all about, pushing your own level!

Thanks Bobby for stepping up for episode 4 in the series, get out their riding and progressing and if your into it send a clip in!

To document, share and progress!

Want to film a Flatmattersonline exclusive?

Film a progressive clip, and holla “Flatmatters” at the end.
Send it in: Wetransfer format. effraim@flatmattersonline.com

Martti Kuoppa relaunches Junglerider!

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Jungle Rider was first launched back in 2010 and was followed by a production of the “Holiday” frame. It was Marttis personal project around the times when he decided to go for a permanent vacation from competing and just focus on video riding.

This era with Jungle Rider frame remains one of the most creative eras in Marttis riding:

Now, 10 years later riders still talk about Jungle Rider. Riders are still asking frequently if the frames will ever be available again. After thinking about this one for awhile, it is time to do a full-circle with Jungle Rider and bring the iconic brand of Jungle Rider alive again!

However, this time the frame is limited to 50 pieces only (2 top tube sizes and 3 colors) and are available only directly from www.jungleriderbmx.com

The first ever Martti Kuoppa signature frame “MK” is here. Go order yours now because once the pre-order window closes, then the frame is unavailable again.

*Note: Martti never had a signature frame before. All the KGB frames were designed by Viki and the Jungle Rider “Holiday” frame was not officially signature frame of Martti.

Masato Ito & Maik Speer win 2020 Fight the Winter Contest

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The annual Fight the Winter contest went down yesterday in Gottingen, Germany. Congratulations to Masato Ito for taking the win in the Pro Class and Maik Speer taking the win in the Masters group. FTW continues to grow, stoked to see this event keeps progressing. Thanks to Michael Steingraeber for sending in the results!

Decade of Flatland: 2010/2020 / Part 2

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Intro/Questions: Effraim.
Photos: Pierre Gauthier, Matti Hemmings & Mizo.

Part 1 of my Decade on Flatland piece caused quite a stir amongst the flatland community. It is healthy to hear the opinions of how are art form/sport progressed over the last ten years. In my mind, it’s thought provoking, and gets you thinking about your own personal riding. In Part 2, I fire the same questions as Part 1 to X-foot pivot master Bruno Zebu, Mr Same Thing Daily himself, Dane Beardsley, and Sam Foakes, who has discarded the traditional pumping mid-trick technique for pretty much the last decade. The opinions contrast from Part 1, once again grab a cuppa and treat yourself. I am really enjoying putting these articles together, hope you enjoy reading them.

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Episode 3 of the Flatmattersonline exclusives w/ George Manos

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The Flatmattersonline exclusive clips are building nicely, George Manos hit me up this week without even being asked. Super hyped on seeing the clips build, just three weeks in. And already three great clips from Pete Brandt, Sietse van Berkel and now Heresy rider, George Manos.
Its pegruary, and George doesn’t even care, he’s out there doing his thing.
Do you have a clip?

The format is simple, film a clip and holler flatmattersonline at the end, send it in:

effraim@flatmattersonline.com

Thanks George, for stepping up for episode 3!

Who’s got the next clip?

Episode 2: Flatmattersonline exclusives with Sietse van Berkel

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Two weeks ago we dropped the return of the Flatmattersonline exclusive clips, Pete Brandt was kind enough to step up, and push his level to get the series going again. If you watched the first episode you will have taken note that I invited anyone to join this.

The format is simple, film a progressive clip for you, holler flatmattersonline! Send it in via the Flatmattersonline email.

I put out a few invitations to help get the ball rolling, and Deco, Four Pegs rider Sietse van Berkel was the first to get back, and he just sent in this amazing clip. These clips are all about inspiring all of us in the flatland community to push things one step further than you normally would, and get it the clip on film.

To document share and progress.

Thanks to Sietse van Berkel for stepping up, who’s got the next clip? Could this become a weekly thing, and maybe a year award category? I think so…