Repo: Rob Alton.
Photography: Tamas Pelbart.
On April 25–26, we celebrated nine years of Hungary’s only indoor BMX Flatland school—and the largest venue of its kind in Europe. To mark the occasion, we hosted an international open contest featuring 11 riders from abroad, alongside Sport Zone members and riders from across the country.
Some guests arrived early, turning the entire week into a series of great sessions. Many of them spent time riding with our younger riders, which proved to be an inspiring experience for everyone involved. From the start, the atmosphere was something special.
The whole weekend stood out for its relaxed, positive vibe. There was no typical contest pressure—just high-level riding, strong community spirit, and a shared passion for flatland. On Saturday evening, we gathered for dinner at Sport Zone while the jam continued, with even the judges joining in. It felt like we’ve reached a turning point, highlighting the need for more camp- and jam-style events in the future. This was easily our best event so far—more like a flatland camp than a traditional contest—and something we will definitely build on next year.
Beginner & Junior Categories
Our beginners took part in their very first contest, with trick challenges designed to build consistency in essential basics.
The Junior category was wide open among the top three riders. Kiss Bóse Andor landed new tricks such as McCircle, Mega Spin, and backwards Hang 5. Katai Simon delivered strong Decade combinations, but the standout performance came from Vince Vági, who put down a flawless one-touch line: Squeaker – Infinity Roll – Decade.
Amateur Categories
In the Amateur Women category, all three Hungarian riders showed clear progress since our last contest. We definitely need more women in flatland, so it’s great to see them pushing themselves, competing, and contributing to the growth of the sport. Séllei Lilla took first place with combinations including Backwards Peg Wheelie to Infinity Roll and No-Handed Cyclones.
The Amateur Men category featured a diverse mix of ages and nationalities. William Le Nezet (France) was the clear winner, showcasing strong back wheel combinations and demonstrating the high international amateur level. In Hungary, we’ve clearly skipped a generation—but we are actively working to rebuild it.
Mondics Máté delivered a solid run with both front and back wheel lines, including clean brakeless Decades and Catapults. Representatives of the older generation—Koncsecskó Tamás and Kardos Péter—also performed well and continue to play an important role in supporting the flatland scene.
Veteran Category
For the first time, we introduced a Veteran category to support returning riders and those who regularly ride at Sport Zone. Bereczki Attila stood out as the winner with nose wheelie lines, whiplashes, and technical front wheel riding.
Bozsó Csaba secured second place with two strong runs, followed by Varga Tamás, who delivered one of his best performances to date.
Special Highlights
For pure entertainment, Poland’s Wiktor Jakóbiak (SlowB Crew) stood out. The Polish riders brought fresh energy and are clearly working hard to rebuild their flatland scene.
Veteran rider Széll Attila, competing in a contest for the first time, came close to landing a bike flip into back wheel lines and showed a range of new-school tricks. With a bit more consistency, he’s definitely one to watch in the future.
Elite Women
The Elite Women category was dominated by Mondics Anna, who traveled from Germany. The two-time European Champion delivered high-level combinations including Hitchhiker Jugglers, Cliffhanger combos, and extremely clean Catapult finishes.
Várkonyi Eszter, new to the category, continues to progress steadily with Hang 5 Steamroller lines, Funky Chickens, and Gyrators. Tereza Tománková (Czech Republic) is also improving, supported by online coaching, while Poland’s Joanna Pierzyńska—visiting for the first time—came very close to landing her strongest trick, the Backwards Hitchhiker.
The level in this category is clearly rising, and the camaraderie between riders made it even more enjoyable to watch.
Elite Men
The Elite Men category featured big names and a wide range of riding styles. We were pleased to host four international riders and support their stay.
Greek riders Sakis Doumas and Grigorios Tsiapalis arrived early and made the most of their time at Sport Zone. Both delivered strong runs, but small mistakes in highly technical combinations kept them just off the podium.
Bordás Ákos finished in 4th place, just behind 15-year-old Kriston Patrik in his Elite debut. Patrik delivered a non-stop, fully packed run on both wheels with only two minor touches, including an upside-down pedaling Mega Spin.
Second place went to front wheel specialist Robson Luiz, who also won Best Trick with one-handed whiplashes and smooth Cliffhanger lines.
The victory went to Joris Bretagnolles, a true back wheel master. His Caboose spins on both pedals and next-level technical switches secured him the top spot.
Closing Thoughts
The entire weekend felt special—defined by high-level riding, great energy, and a strong sense of community rather than competitive pressure. It reinforced our belief that the future lies in more camp- and jam-style events.
This event set a new benchmark for us, and we’re excited to build on this experience moving forward.