Backbone BMX News

It's mid February and we've already been pumping here in Australia with BMX events.

There is a plethora of BMX jams and events coming up for the first half of 2024, read on to find out when to mark your calendars!

In a world dominated by screens and virtual realities, you can see how kids can get lost in the captivating landscapes of video games.

While gaming undoubtedly has its ups, there's a compelling case to be made for embracing a more physically engaging alternative – BMX riding.

We’ve got the lowdown below on why dropping the control and getting your hands on a BMX bike is the real game changer..

Read on:

Hold on tight as we cruise through my BMX journey – from my childhood antics to becoming a BMX-loving dad.

Picture a five-year-old version of me eyeing his first BMX, a makeshift, converted dragster with BMX parts that ignited a lifelong passion. The year was 1981, where Canberra's BMX scene was booming, and homemade tracks were the norm.

Now, let's talk about the real game-changer: the kids BMX bike.

The biggest BMX event of the year in Australia is over for another year

It's been just over a month since ACT Jam 2023. It was the best one yet. Big trails, epic street course and a ripper video premiere of the top 8 videos...

Details of this year's ACT Jam is here! One of the biggest BMX events in the world and it's tenth year running, this year the Boost Mobile ACT Jam will take place at a purpose built trail and ramp course at Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra's premiere cycling park...

You've probably heard a million times when reading about BMX videos, 'this is a must watch', but anything Corey is doing, you've just got to set aside some time to watch it - hopefully with a big screen, and the music turned up....

Team rider Jason Watts and myself (Tyson Jones-Peni) have both been nominated in this year's NORA Cup (Number One Rider Award) hosted by Our BMX!....

An ELITE BMX dirt facility ready for ACT Jam 2023 November 10-12, which will stay at Stromlo Forest Park as a permanent fixture of the park, alongside a beginner BMX tabletop line....

Sarah has crafted her skill on a BMX in Canberra, where she was able to beat Olympian Natalya Diehm to become Australian National Champion in 2022.

We catch up with Sarah and learn more about her new Fit bike here...

..Will and his brother Chris have turned this jam into an annual, must go-to event. If you're lucky enough for the invite (and we consider ourselves lucky), you are treated to a fun set of BMX trails, that can be as tame as you like, or as fierce as it gets - thanks to Will's commitment to providing fun progression throughout the various lines....

We caught up for a sesh at Hoppers Crossing skatepark in Melbourne's western suburbs. A really fun park, but Dylan made it look all too easy.. Don't let your eyes deceive you, Hoppers Crossing is filled with some bigger, steeper transition!...

I tripped down for the weekend to Melbourne to visit the Rampfest indoor skatepark and take part in the mid school BMX jam that was organised by Kris Degenhardt for...