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There's little debate on the most iconic trick of all time on a BMX.. It's the tabletop.

I wanted to share 3 of my favourite tabletops of all time, these came from videos that I watched over and over... and over, again.

All from different times in BMX, but these 3 tabletops had the most impact on me and I still think about them to this day.

These days, the best tabletops are ridiculously good, riders like Benn Pigot, Larry Edgar, J Dogg and Matt Cordova are just a few that come to mind; but I just had to share 3 that were the most impactful of all time.

Tricks continue to evolve and get increasingly difficult - real life BMX is beating video games in trick difficulty at this point - but there is something that will never stop being special about a tabletop. Even Logan Martin can fold and hold with the best of them.

The tabletop is one of the first tricks we try to learn and it will be the trick every BMX rider will continue to be stoked on for the rest of time.

The tabletop is BMX. Go fold one!

- Tyson

Stauffer's got plenty to offer! His is the first tabletop I think of when I think 'How to do a tabletop on a BMX'. Amazing.

Justin Inman with the best 360 table of all time? From Fitbikeco's Fit Life video

The iconic Ruben table from T-1's You Get What You Get.

Will Gunn is my honourable mention; still gets me so stoked to see him lay one over every time.

A while between drinks’ was filmed in the transition of moving from Canberra ACT to Melbourne Victoria - and what a ride that was. 262-ish days of lockdown in Melbourne, a fractured foot and ribs, torn ankle ligaments and still a bunch of awesome times sprinkled throughout...

- Jack Gruber

Used by everyone from World Champion BMX racers, to the wildest Freeride MTBers, the Troy Lee D4 helmet offers up the highest level of protection and features of just about any full face helmet on the market.

With the range making its way into Backbone, we thought we'd see what the benefits - and potential setbacks - are of the latest Troy Lee D4 full face helmet release, comparing all three options.

Just wanted to share with you the greatest of all time, Mike Aitken.

Mikey is a huge inspiration here at Backbone.

His style on and off the bike, his attitude, his trick selection, his bike setup... Mike Aitken influenced BMX in a way that would be hard to replicate. In fact, we're sure no one has influenced BMX like Mikey has, since...

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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..

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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...