The U.K. Flatland Open in Newport, Wales last Saturday was a good time. Big flatland area at a great heated venue was much needed as the U.K. saw its first widespread frost of the year.
Great to see some fresh faces as well as the contest regulars. Already talk of two events in April and November next year.
Pro.
Matti Hemmings
Remus Simion.
Dan Margetts.
Josh Briars
Steve Green
Reece Thomason
Dino Jeffers
Amateur.
Mario Carelse
Mike O’Connell
Makyolee
Dino Jeffers
Matthew Dyer
Nikolas Cook
Simon Hill
Rob Christopher
Steve Rooke
Beginner.
Ellis Morgan
Gloria
Oliver/Gabriel
Nothing like a contest inside a velodrome! Flatland roots for sure!
Agreed , Todd ! Speaking of ……ya got any footage of Vanderspek and Dull during , I think it was the 86 or 87 Velodrome contest in Compton ?? I’d be STOKED to see that . Plus I KNOW you’re the guy with ALL the old school A.F.A. contest runs that were ground breaking and iconic !
Hey Rodney – here’s Aaron’s run from 1987 https://youtu.be/LMhceVBpP0c?si=hP9SBqRIV9vIaDpl (begins at 2:37) I don’t have any footage of Dave riding there in 1986.
Thanks Todd , I appreciate the video link / quick response , Campeon ! Dull and Vanderspek are some of my favorite riders from the A.F.A. -1980s era …thanks ,again , Mr. smooth downside ,whiplash master !
Super event and feedback from Newport Live has been great. we are set to do events in April & November dates will be confirmed in the new year.
The contest will focus on beginners, oldskool, am & pro.
saturday being a pre jam from 4pm till 9pm then Sunday contest day from 9am till 5pm small entry free £10 to cover some of velodromes costs.
Lots of positive stuff and amazing partnerships to go into 2024 with Newport live. Stay tuned for more details.
Hemming has been cleaning up with wins . Rad rider indeed ! This event looked rad . Thanks for the post , E . I’m sure video will follow …so cool ,every class being represented properly too..
I’m looking forward to video as well brother. A chance to see what Dan Margetts is doing is always rad. That man’s ear wax quote in a past interview still makes me laugh to this day! FM produces pure flatland gold.