WeThePeople Products and Nigerian Grassroots BMX | Issue 10

ISSUE 10: The Weekly BMX and Dirt Jump Newsletter | October 2022

Now we're getting into some better weather it's time to ramp up the mountain bike competitions around the world. Ahead of their first event of the year, the FMBA have released the full calendar for the year.

The first event being the Highline Mountain Bike Festival in Australia. This is going to be a silver event hosted on the 26th March. Crankworx Innsbruck will be the first diamond event this year but we won't be able to enjoy this until June.

Take a look at the link below to see the full list of events for the 2022 season.

“WETHEPEOPLE are excited to announce a new approach to our bike collection as we move into the next season.

The 2023 WETHEPEOPLE complete bike collection keeps our existing line while adding in a sprinkling of new and incredible models with unique colourways, technologies, and up-grades. Something everyone has come to love and expect each new year from WETHEPEOPLE.

By keeping our existing models and simply enhancing the line, we were able to find a solution to offer increased availability on popular models and a smoother transition between our model years - which benefits shop and customers alike. With so much craft, attention, and detail poured into every WETHEPEOPLE, this latest collection still challenges the way complete bikes should look, feel and ride - right out of the box.

With brand new models being added throughout the year, there is so much to be stoked on right now and look forward to. New colours, popular favourites and brand-new models make the 2023 collection one of a kind.” - Wethepeople

For Matthew Temitope and his friends, 2012 was a life-changing year. The young Nigerian had been browsing a second-hand store in Lagos when, among the used clothing and bric-a-brac, he spied treasure: a handful of vintage BMX bikes. He knew he wanted one, even though he didn't know exactly what he was buying; a swift Google search would soon open his eyes wide.

Every year for the past 8 years VitalBMX have reached out to a segment of their audience. The aim is to pick their brains about their current BMX preferences, favourite parts, riders and more.

Over 2,500 riders participated in the study and it has resulted in some really interesting results. Check out the link below to see the figures.

At the end of last year Vans release a 3 part BMX series called Live Fast. Corey Walsh, Trey Jones, Jason Watts, Dennis Enarson and Gary Young were representing Vans in the film. Kris Fox and Matt Cordova from Fast and Loose BMX also made appearances.

Created in partnership with renowned filmer and editor Chris Gregson, Live Fast captures the free spirit of the tight-knit crew in this latest compilation as they search out the best bowls, backyard pools and rideable terrain while visiting legendary spots like Ohio’s Skatopia. In part one, the crew hits hallowed ground in Ohio, which marks a first for BMX riding.

Take a look at the links below to watch all three video parts.

What is a dialed BMX bike? How do I get my BMX dialed? A dialed BMX will feel much better to ride. Learn the bike maintenance techniques to keep your BMX bike solid and riding well.

MIPS is a new protective bicycling technology. To prevent rotational head injuries and concussions. This article explains what MIPS is, how it's implemented and the best helmets using them.

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