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International Riders Battle it Out at Freestyle Now BMX Flatland Comp at Rampfest

by on 18. Feb, 2024 in Bmx, Competitions, Flatland, Victoria

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Freestyle Now recently hosted a BMX flatland competition at Rampfest, held during the Australian BMX Freestyle Skatepark National Championships in February 2024. Although the turnout was small, the competition had a vibrant international flair, with riders from Spain and Indonesia joining in on the action. It was a great opportunity to showcase flatland BMX to many park riders, a discipline that often flies under the radar but is packed with creativity and technical skill. The competition format followed a battle round system, with riders first participating in a qualifying round that determined their order in the finals. Despite the smaller numbers, the energy was high, and the riders brought their best tricks and combos to the floor. Taking first place was Spain’s Gonzalo Belianti, whose smooth style and innovative tricks left the judges and crowd in awe. Fellow Spaniard, Inigo, claimed second place with an equally impressive performance. Australia’s Grant Cruse took home third, putting in a solid effort throughout the competition. Indonesian riders Bagus and Lukman made their mark as well, finishing in fourth and sixth, respectively. Freestyle Now’s own Shaun Jarvis rounded out the competition in fifth place, bringing his years of experience and unique flow to the Rampfest crowd.

A massive thank you to all the riders for competing and helping to bring flatland BMX into the spotlight. Though the turnout may have been small, the passion and skill on display were undeniable. We hope to see even more riders taking part in future events, and we look forward to pushing the flatland scene even further. Stay tuned for more action from Freestyle Now!

Freestyle Now BMX flatland competition 10th February 2024 – official results

1st Gonzalo Bellanti, 2nd Inigo (Spain), 3rd Grant Gruse, 4th Bagus (Indonesia) 5th Shaun Jarvis, 6th Lukman (Indonesia) 

Clockwise from top left – Top 3 Grant 3rd, Gonz 1st, Indigo 2nd – Indigo getting that pedaling time machine on, Shaun Jarvis not only rode in the flatland competition but also competed in the skatepark competition – First place went to Gonzalo Bellanti with pure Gonz style.

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DownUnderGround – The Australian BMX flatland national championships 2023 – Celebrating 15 Years of BMX Flatland Excellence

by on 08. Jan, 2024 in DownUnderGround, Flatland, Victoria

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DownUnderGround 2023 marked a milestone year for BMX flatland enthusiasts, as riders from across Australia and beyond converged for the 15th edition of this iconic competition held in Melbourne. Despite challenging weather conditions, the event proved to be one of the best yet, showcasing the resilience and passion of the BMX community. Amidst the unpredictable weather, riders found refuge in a small dry spot at the IMAX, where they showcased their skills and creativity. The confined space added an electrifying energy to the atmosphere, fueling the excitement and intensity of the competition. While some riders grappled with adapting to the limited space, others thrived, demonstrating their versatility and adaptability on the flatland. The event featured a diverse array of riding styles, highlighting the rich tapestry of talent within the BMX community. One of the standout moments of the competition was the participation of Gonzalo Bellanti, the reigning 2022 Australian BMX flatland champion, who joined the event live from Japan via video. His presence added a surreal and unforgettable dimension to the competition, showcasing the global reach and dedication to BMX flatland. The success of DownUnderGround 2023 would not have been possible without the support and dedication of everyone involved. From the riders who brought their A-game to the judges, volunteers, and supporters who ensured the smooth running of the event, each contribution was invaluable. Freestyle Now extends its gratitude to the sponsors – Colony BMX, Sneaky Wholefoods, Arctic BMX, and Penumbra BMX – for their unwavering support of this prestigious competition. Their commitment to the BMX community has helped elevate DownUnderGround to new heights year after year. To all who participated, attended, and supported DownUnderGround 2023, thank you for your passion and enthusiasm. Your efforts are greatly appreciated, and you played an integral role in making this year’s event a resounding success. Here’s to 15 years of BMX flatland excellence, and many more to come!


Haditri Bagus took the win in the expert division, but only just. There was a 1 minute run off between Haditri and Grant Cruise with Grant just missing out and taking the 2nd place

In the open division at the 2023 DUG Botay Agata was on fire, unstoppable and taking the Australian championship.

Clockwise from top left – Heru Anwari mid decade on their way to the 2nd place in the open division – Australian BMX legend Lee Kirkman rolled in the small space with ease and perfected many of his tricks on his way to 3rd in the open division –  The man the myth the legend Grant Cruise, undertaker, 2nd in the expert division – Yuki Tokui from Japan, making good use of the small spot at Imax, took the 3rd place in the expert division – More photos can be found on Facebook here.

 

 

DownUnderGround – The Australian BMX flatland national championships – official results 9th December 2023

Expert class – 1st Haditri Bagus, 2nd Grant Cruise, 3rd Yuki Tokui, 4th Shaun Jarvis, 5th Phillip Freuh, 6th Jason Parker, 7th Trent Karow, 8th Edwin 

Open Class – 1st Botay Agata, 2nd Heru Anwari, 3rd Lee Kirkman, 4th Gonzalo Bellanti, 5th Luk Man
 

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2023 DownUnderGround Australian BMX flatland video contest

by on 08. Dec, 2023 in DownUnderGround, Flatland

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The 2023 DownUnderGround, the Australian BMX flatland championships video round is complete. Riders from around Australia spent hours riding one of the hardest forms of BMX freestyle, flatland BMX, and gaining clips to submit for the DownUnderGround 15 video round. Riders could submit multiple clips in their video up to 2 ½ minutes. It’s great to see the riders putting time in and supporting BMX flatland by entering and being involved. Congratulations to Gonzalo Bellanti for taking the win and pushing his progression his clips are definitely worth watching a few times. Freestyle Now squad members Paul Chamberlain took the 2nd place while Shaun Jarvis had a respectable 5th place. Congratulations to all the riders.

It was great to have the commentary from our judges, Joe Cicman, James McGraw and Jon Dowker as well as Paul Chamberlain and organizer Shaun Jarvis. Their comments are both a valuable insight and comedic relief for the world’s longest running BMX flatland video contest.

Thank you to DownUnderGound supporters – Freestyle Now , Colony BMX, Sneaky Wholefoods, Arctic BMX,  Penumbra Bmx

 

 

2023 DownUnderGround video round – Official results

1st – Gonzalo Bellanti – 55.25, 2nd – Paul Chamberlain – 53.5,  3rd – Thore Saggau – 48.5, 4th – Heru Anwari – 42.75, 5th – Shaun Jarvis – 41.75, 6th – Yuki Tokui – 41, 7th – Botay Agata – 40.75, 8th – Trent Karrow – 40.25, 9th – Lee Kirkman – 36.25, 10th – Luk Man – 32.5, 11th – Leigh Waddingham – 31.25

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Mount Lawley Primary school presentation – riding to school is important

by on 20. Feb, 2023 in Bmx, Flatland, Kareece Furneyvall, School Assembly's, Scooter, Shaun Jarvis, Video

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Riding to school is important for your physical and mental health.

Freestyle Now squad members Kareece Furneyvall and Shaun Jarvis recently attended Mount Lawley Primary School for a BMX and scooter school presentation. The presentation focused on the importance of riding to school, being active, and wearing your helmet.

Kareece and Shaun are both experienced riders, and they shared their passion for BMX and scootering with the students. They talked about the benefits of riding to school, including the exercise and fresh air that students can get by riding instead of being driven. They also stressed the importance of wearing a helmet to stay safe while riding.

The presentation was a hit with the students, who were excited to see Kareece and Shaun perform some BMX and scooter tricks in the small assembly area. The duo demonstrated some impressive moves, which had the students cheering and clapping.

The message of the presentation was clear: riding to school is a fun and healthy way to start the day, but it’s important to do it safely. Kareece and Shaun emphasized the importance of wearing a helmet, and they encouraged the students to make sure that they have the right gear before they hit the road.

The Mount Lawley Primary School presentation was just one of many that Freestyle Now has conducted over the years. Freestyle Now is committed to promoting the benefits of BMX and scootering, and they work hard to encourage young people to get involved in these fun and exciting sports.

Overall, the BMX and scooter school presentation at Mount Lawley Primary School was a great success. The students had a blast watching Kareece and Shaun perform, and they learned some valuable lessons about staying safe while riding. If you’re a student, parent or teacher and you would like Freestyle Now to visit your school please get in contact.

 

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2022 DownUnderGround – the Australian BMX flatland national championships

by on 06. Dec, 2022 in Bmx, DownUnderGround, Flatland

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After a 2 year hiatus DownUnderGround was back to a physical contest. BMX flatland riders from around Australia and the world converged on Melbourne to partake in one of the hardest forms of BMX riding, flatland. The last physical contest was in 2019 with video contests taking place in 2020 and 2021. DownUnderGround, the Australian BMX flatland national championships took place at Rampfest in Melbourne as part of the Australian BMX freestyle championships. The location was sorted outside to host the competition but in true Melbourne form the weather was not kind. The wind had picked up to gale force conditions so it was decided to move the competition indoors, and go back to the year 2000 and ride between the ramps.The format was each rider having three runs, each up to two minutes long. The lowest score dropped and both remaining runs added together.This was the 14th year for DownUnderGround. It’s a time when friends come together from all over Australia to ride, share tricks have good times and build the BMX flatland scene in Australia. DownUnderGround also has a video contest helps riders earn points toward the year end title.

Clockwise from top left – Gonzalo Bellanti took home the win and year end title once again in the open class – Heru Anwari from Indonesia has been living in Melbourne for a few years now and ripping it up. Only a few points behind Gonzalo for the second place in the open class – Making his way from Indonesia for the contest Botay Agata took the 3rd place in open class and did some crazy switches from the front to back wheel and back again. This Time machine was just one of his spinning tricks – BMX flatland legend Grant Cruise is always a pleasure to watch ride. This funky chicken was prime but his quick spin was one of the contest highlights.

Clockwise from top left – Philipp Frueh took home the win and the year end title in the expert class. This lard yard was just some of his trickery – Freestyle Now CEO Shaun Jarvis letting go of the bars to grab the pegs, took out the 2nd place in the expert class – from his his home city of Nara in Japan Yuki Tokui proceed to take the 3rd place spot in the expert class – Tom Palonek is back and riding and was great to see him smash out these smith decades to 4th place in the expert class.

Clockwise from top left – Kevin Filmer said he has not been riding much but he was really consistent with the trick he was doing like this front yard, 5th place experts – One of Australia’s most progressive riders, Melbourne rider David Rooney had some struggles with the contest floor location and it showed in his consistency. 6th place – Top 3 expert place getters – Top 3 opens place getters. All photos thanks to Stephen Pretty

 

DownUnderGround – the Australian BMX flatland national championships – official results 19th November 2022

Expert class – 1st Philipp Frueh 216 points, 2nd Shaun Jarvis 213 points, 3rd Yuki Tokui 209 points, 4th Tom Palonek 195 points, 5th Kevin Filmer 173 points, 6th David Rooney 170 points

Open Class – 1st Gonzalo Bellanti 297 points, 2nd Heru Anwari 285 points, 3rd Botay Agata 258 points, 4th Grant Cruise 255 points

2022 Australian BMX flatland champions

Open Class – Gonzalo Bellanti

Expert class – Philipp Frueh

Beginner class – Paul Grzinic

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2022 DownUnderGround, the Australian BMX flatland championships video round

by on 17. Nov, 2022 in Bmx, Competitions, DownUnderGround, Flatland, Video

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The 2022 DownUnderGround, the Australian BMX flatland championships video round is complete. Riders from around Australia spent hours riding one of the hardest forms of BMX freestyle, flatland BMX, and gaining clips to submit for the DownUnderGround 14 video round. The video round is round 1 in the championships with round 2 the physical contest taking place in Melbourne on the 19th November. Riders could submit multiple clips in their video up to 2 ½ minutes. It’s great to see the riders putting time in and supporting BMX flatland by entering and being involved no matter their skill level. Some stand out entries from Paul Chamberlain and Gonzalez Bellanti are definitely worth watching a few times. Freestyle Now squad members Shaun Jarvis took 1st in the expert class with Paul Chamberlain taking the 2nd in the open class. Congratulations to all the riders and all the best at the first physical DownUnderGround contest since 2019 this weekend in Melbourne.

Thank you to DownUnderGound supporters – Freestyle Now , Colony BMX, Sneaky Wholefoods, ZTFF, Penumbra Bmx

 

 

2022 DownUnderGround – Australian BMX flatland championships – video round – official results

Beginner class – 1st Paul Grzinic 94 points, 2nd Scott Hone 83 points, 3rd Tom Palonek 78 points, 4th Nilsson Popplewell 68 points

Expert class – 1st Shaun Jarvis 111 points, 2nd Yuki 110 points, 3rd David Rooney 105 points

Open Class – 1st Gonzalez Bellanti 156 points, 2nd Paul Chamberlain 146 points, 3rd Heru Anwari 132 points, 4th Phillip Frueh 123 points

Competition format – Each judge scores each category out of 20 points;
Difficulty – How difficult and complex the tricks are.
Flow / smoothness – A riders ability to control their bike and make the combos flow.
Variety – Range of tricks, types of tricks, combinations of tricks, front and rear wheel usage, backwards and forwards. This can take into account range of techniques (spinning, turbining, rolling, scuffing, stationary, pumping…)
The best possible score from one judge per video run is 60 points. The three judges points are added together to determine the winner and place getters.

 

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2021 Margaret River Agricultural show – BMX Scooter and Skateboard stunt shows

by on 12. May, 2022 in Bmx, Flatland, Scooter, Skateboard, Stunt shows

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Freestyle Now attended the 2021 Margaret River agricultural show with our portable skatepark set up and rolled out rad with some amazing BMX, scooter and skateboard stunt shows. The team of radical participants consisted of Shaun Jarvis, Dylan Schmidt, Levi Rebbeck, Sam Ormski and Jack Velkoski. Freestyle Now has performed at the Margaret River Show many times before but this was the first time Freestyle Now was there with a BMX, scooter and skateboard show. Friday night was super rad, local band Field Unit played right next to the show area, pumping out the rock vibes and amping everyone up. Saturday was a good day with the ramps being moved around to mix it up a bit and keeping the level of stoke up. It was a rad time in Margaret River and the shows were super rad with lots of crowd interactions.

When it comes to entertainment Freestyle Now definitely has you covered with a high entertainment value bmx stunt show. Make sure you check out our coming events page to see where the next Freestyle Now stunt shows will be going down. If you would like this type of great entertainment at your next event please get in contact with Freestyle Now with your requirements. A full list of all the stunt shows that Freestyle Now has ever done over the past 35 years can be found on our past stunt show page

 

Clockwise from top left – Jack Velkoski peeling off the ledge – Shaun and Dylan have got the double routine down – Sam Ormski is on another level of skating – Shaun Jarvis rolling in circles no handed.

Clockwise from top left – Sam Ormski big boneless at sun down – Levi Rebbeck was flowing the ramp set up and laying down some rad scooter moves like this bri whip – Shaun rolling in circles on the front wheel while Field Unit rock out – Dylan has these no hander over jams on lock.

More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

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DownUnderGround – 2020 Australian BMX flatland championships – video contest

by on 21. Sep, 2020 in Bmx, Competitions, DownUnderGround, Flatland

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DownUnderGround number 12 is now upon us. With the current global situation with Covid-19 travel restrictions are in place around the world and definitely in Australia, It is highly unlikely that a physical contest will take place. Yes this is a sad situation as all of Australian flatland riders enjoy the time when we can come together and ride and catch up with everyone. DownUnderGround first started holding a video contest back in 2013 so in true tradition of DownUnderGround a video contest will be held but this will have a twist, but you will have to wait for that information till after entrees close. Riders will need to submit their video entry by 31st October. Your video entry will form the contest for the Australian championships. Who will be the 2020 Australian bmx flatland champion? Thank you to DownUnderGround supporters – Freestyle Now and Colony BMX.

Check out the DownUnderGround Australian BMX flatland championships competition results page for a full rundown from all DownUnderGround competitions

Contest information.

The video contest is open to all Australian and international riders in beginner, expert and open classes. The video submitted will need to contain an unedited bmx flatland run similar to what you would unleash at a contest. The video must contain up to two minutes worth of riding, but no less than 1 minute. You are not judged on the quality of the video but on the quality of your riding. The video must be clear enough to show your riding. The video is judged and winners are determined just like a normal contest with the videos being posted on line for the world to view. Each rider’s video will be judged by three judges using the same criteria as the normal DownUnderGround contest format. (listed below) All videos we will loaded to our YouTube channel.

Judging criteria

Each judge (three judges) will judge the competing rider out of the three categories below. Each judge will score each category out of 20 points; the best possible score from one judge per contest run is 60 points. Each competitor will have all three judges scores added together to form that riders contest run score.

Difficulty – How difficult and complex the tricks are.

Consistency – How consistent the rider is in pulling the tricks within the contest run.(feet down, foot dab, smoothness of run)

Variety – This is left up to the judge’s discretion on what their own interpretation of variety is. This can take into account range of techniques (spinning, turbining, rolling, scuffing, stationary, pumping…) variety and range of tricks, types of tricks, combinations of tricks, front and rear wheel usage, backwards and forwards.

How to submit your DownUnderGround video

Go to www.wetransfer.com

Click on the “Add Files” button and add the video file that you want to send (don’t send a raw video as it will be to big, run it through a edit program / app to reduce the file size)

Friends email is our email – 

enter your own email and in the message, your name and details.

Click on “submit” and it’s all done. We Transfer sends us an email and we receive your video.

 

Have a look at the 2019 DownUnderGround video round, this was a bonus round for the physical contest that took place in Melbourne

 

 

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Jigen Omotehara Instagram video compilation

by on 09. Jun, 2020 in Bmx, Flatland, The Recruits, Video

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Jigen Omotehara is on the Freestyle Now recruits squad. He lives in Osaka Japan and has been riding bmx flatland since 2012 when he was 6 years old. Jigen was added to the recruits squad in November 2018. His progression in bmx flatland is diverse with using both the front and back wheel to complete his combos. He rides hard and learns quickly. At 14 years old he has a rad future in bmx flatland and a possible future world champion pro rider. Jigen won the Japan BMX freestyle federation Japan Cup in the 13 – 15 class in September 2019 with a contest run that was full of hard combos and only 2 touches. In April 2019 Jigen took out the win in the juniors class at the FISE contest in Hiroshima.

These video clips are a collection of instagram clips taken from Jigen Omotehara instagram account so be sure to check it out and give a follow. Stay rad

 

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Freestyle Now Buzz products Christmas party – BMX stunt show

by on 14. Apr, 2020 in Bmx, Flatland, Friends, Stunt shows, Victoria

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Freestyle Now can perform stunt shows anywhere, in any location, for any occasion.

Andrew Ahumada backflips over a lifesaver. The theme of the party was fancy dress so the party goers were in some great costumes – Photo LR photography Melbourne

When Buzz Products approached Freestyle Now asking if we could do a stunt show at their Christmas party we naturally said yes. The Christmas party was at a cool Melbourne venue called The Third Day. It was a perfect spot. To get the radness rolling, Freestyle Now recruited two Melbourne shredders. To get the flatland component of the show sorted, Gonzalo Bellanti, the 2019 Australian bmx flatland champion Gonzalo Bellanti was in full effect. With the small kicker ramp brought in the air antics was given to none other than Australian legend Andrew Ahumada. Freestyle Now squadron leader Shaun Jarvis headed up the MC duties and got some show riding in as well. It was a pumping gig with a great sound system and such a receptive crowd. None of the Buzz Products employees knew Freestyle now was coming to throw down the radness so when we started up they were super stoked. No matter the location Freestyle Now can perform some great entertaining stunt shows for any occasion, be sure to get in contact with your requirements.

The 2019 Australian bmx flatland championship Gonzalo Bellanti spinning a time machine for the Christmas party attendees. More photos can be found on our Facebook page here

 

 

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