KuoppaGomezBikes Soul Rider Prototype!

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Viki Gomez posted the new “Soul rider” prototype he and Martti Kuoppa have been working for the return of KuoppaGomezBikes, 19.5 TT, clean double diamond design. Viki is currently testing the frame and rocked up with it at the the Urban Waves Festival contest this weekend in Belgium. The frame is due for release in Spring 2016! Great to see these two legends back in the game together doing their thing, can only be a good thing for flatland. Stay tuned for more news!

Matthias Dandois wins Urban Waves Festival!

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Congratulations to Matthias Dandois taking the win at the Urban Waves Festival in Kortrijk, Belgium on Saturday. Followed by Viki Gomez and Alex Jumelin on the podium. Good times in Belgium!

1- Matthias Dandois
2- Viki Gomez
3- Alex Jumelin
4- Sietse van Berkel
5- Gilles van de Sompel

Adam DiClaudio – Compilation over 15 Years of Video Edits

2000-2015 Adam DiClaudio Compilation over 15 Years of Video Edits from Adam DiClaudio on Vimeo.

Catching up on the weekends posts after a busy weekend away at the UK Flatland Championships. Kicking things off with 15 years of Riding Edits with Adam DiClaudio out of Texas USA, introduced by the one and only Rodney Williams, good vibes!

Aran Gillian wins Expert UK Flatland Championships Title!

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Congratulations to Aran Gillian holding down the top spot today at the UK Flatland Championships at the Cycle Show here in Birmingham! Followed on the podium by Dino Jeffers and Pinoski, Aran took home a mini-rig sound system/trophy and Drift camera. Check the rest of the final results below, Pro Qualifiers and Finals tomorrow!

1- Aran Gillian
2- Dino Jeffers
3- Pinoski
4- Johann Chan
5- Kevin Brown
6- Andy Wood
7- Reese Thompson
8- Ashley Adams
9- Nathan Dean
10-Kris Dub

Must Watch! Akihiko Takahasi – 15 years Riding

It would be easy to label Akihiko Takahasi as that guy that does all the crazy backwards half packer combos, but his riding has so much more substance. Aki is celebrating 15 years of riding and put together this amazing complilation of footage that runs just over 12 minutes. Sit down with a cuppa and enjoy watch the craziness of this guy, no one rides like him! Respect!

Level Vibes Promo – 22nd November

The godfather of UK Flatland, James White just dropped in this tight Level Vibes promo hype clip to whet the appetite. Here’s what the man himself had to say:

“The original and best Flatland contest is back!
Beginner, old sch and expert classes. Then Intense vibrations as the worlds best battle for honour!
22nd November 2015 crayside Lesuire centre, Crayford, Kent, England.”