Author: BMX Weekly
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Fast Frenchman in Jeans Frederic Hetmanczck
In the 80s and 90s there were a lot of them, but definitely in France, there were some very stylish, fast French riders who raced in jeans and were maybe under the radar in Europe and probably unheard of in the US and on the world stage. There was no internet and limited magazine coverage,…
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Podcast – Andy Contes
This one has been a long time in the making. Big thanks to Brian Randolph at BioLab for making this one happen. The Andy Contes Podcast On this episode, Andy talks about the early days of his BMX career, from the Arizona teams he first rode for, to getting picked up by Free Agent, followed…
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Jerry Landrum (BMX Mania) Talks About the Demise of the NBL
Jerry Landrum of BMXmania.com talks about the demise of the NBL, the fierce rivalry between the ABA and NBL, his time working with Bob Tedesco, and the formation of USA BMX after the NBL finally came to an end. Jerry also shares stories about the legendary NBL Christmas Classic and Presidents Cup, some South Park…
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Mike Miranda Reflects on DIRTYFEST 4
Q: Mike, I’m sure you’re still in recovery mode after DIRTYFEST 4! Overall, are you happy with how the weekend went? Mike: Brother, I recovered enough to start DIRTYFEST 5 on Tuesday after! We base the success of DIRTYFEST on one thing and one thing only: did we exceed everyone’s expectations? That’s it. We really don’t…
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DIRTYFEST 4 (Results)
DIRTYFEST continues to grow, and Year 4 proved it. It’s possibly the best you can get race, freestyle, collectors, podcasts, demos, riders from all decades, all in one weekend, and more. Shout out to the DIRTYFEST crew and volunteers for another fantastic weekend. All photos by our very own BMX Weekly’s Kenny Hunter. Pro/Am FinalDanny…
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DIRTYFEST 4: Photos & Captions
Marty Boster had a good weekend at DIRTYFEST, mixing it up with the King, Jeremy McGrath, and making his main with the all-white S&M look. The man, the myth, the legend, Mr. Bob Haro had the best looking booth at DIRTYFEST. Always a crowd around him, lots cooking with IKONIX, music, and more. Nebraska BMX…
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Lee Medlin Doubles at the 1981 Indianapolis JAG World Championships
John Ker / BMX Plus photo from the 1981 Indianapolis, Indiana JAG World Championships, with Lee Medlin out front, followed by Denny Owens, CW teammates Andy Zirzow and Tracer Finn. Lee Medlin ended up with a double in Indy, winning the 16 & Over Expert and the 14 & Over Trophy Dash. That’s two World…
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Podcast Scott Hultgren
In this episode of the BMX Weekly Pod, we catch up with San Diego local Scott Hultgren, a creative force on the design and branding side of Action Sports. Scott shares his journey from moving to San Diego at a young age, growing up riding BMX and later mountain bikes, to building a career in design…
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Podcast – Martin Ogden (Oggy)
Good to catch up with Martin Ogden (Oggy) while I’m over in the UK this week. We had a cup of tea, recorded a podcast, and just talked about anything that came up. We talk 4X Mountain Bikes, starting with a little history of 4X in the UK, some of the riders we raced with…
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From SoCal Roots to 50+ Dominance: The Scott Felt Story
In this episode, Brian Randolph (BioLab TM) and I sit down with Scott Felt to talk about his BMX journey, from growing up in Southern California to becoming one of the fastest riders in the 50+ classes today. In the early days, he was riding places like Azusa, Monrovia, and Honda Hills alongside riders such…
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BioLab Peak Performance Team Manager Brian Randolph.
I first met Brian back in 2006 at one of the Free Agent clinics I was running at the time with Cristian Becerine. We stayed in touch on and off over the years, and I’d also see him at races from time to time. So it was great to finally reconnect properly when Brian and…
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Maris Strombergs and Khalen Young at the 2010 Roseville USA BMX National.
Roseville USA BMX National in 2010, captured by Dan Mooney, features Free Agent Rockstar’s Maris Strombergs alongside Haro Rockstar’s Khalen Young. Also in the mix are Alexis Vergara, former ABA Amateur Number 1, Steven Cisar, World Number 2 in 2008, and Barry Nobles, future Vet Pro Champion. Both Khalen and Maris claimed a USA BMX…
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2025 British BMX Hall of Fame Inductees
The British BMX Hall of Fame is now in its fourth year, continuing its mission to document and celebrate the history, stories, and culture of BMX in the UK. In 2025, we are proud to induct 23 individuals across 11 categories, recognising racers, freestylers, influencers, and contributors whose impact has helped shape British BMX. 2025 Inductees Pioneer Female…
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Podcast – Dr. J. BMX Hall of Fame, Pump Track Worlds & UCI Finals
In this episode, we talk about the National BMX Hall of Fame, which Dr. J attended last weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We cover the event itself, who was there, and some of the 2025 inductees. We also dive into the Pump Track World Championships, where Eddy Clerte was crowned UCI Pump Track World Champion. We…
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2025 TRA Double Cross/ Dirt Jump Comp Results
The 2025 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp was held September 20 at the TRA compound in Macungie, PA. The pro invitational fundraiser event, presented by FIT and brought to you by S&M, Odyssey, Empire, Dirtsculpt, Titanium Finishing Company, HYDAC, Schroeder Industries, Blackman’s Cycle, Powers Bike Shop, Axlerad Screen Printing, Fictive Brand, A-Lot Excavating,…