It's all about making plans in FSX first fresh issue of the year...

For Ken Block, the new year means a new Gymkhana - and we're taking a look behind the scenes at his latest Dubai-shot tyre-shredding extravaganza. We also have Michael Laverty sitting down with UK MotoGP rider Bradley Smith for an in-depth chat about progression in the sport and Czech snowboarder Šárka Pančochová tells us how she got back into the sport after the grind of the pro circuit took the joy out of it. We also have columns from WSBK rider Josh Brookes and FMXer Steve Sommerfeld. Plus we talk to Ben Townley, Rob Adelberg and Sam Pilgrim - and look inside Japan's GoBig and the Aus-X Open supercross. Head to Freestylextreme.com
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FSX Talk To X Fighters Winner Levi Sherwood!

Levi Sherwood picked up a spectacular and hard-fought win at the Red Bull X-Fighters round in Madrid at the weekend. We caught up with the New Zealand rider just before the event to talk X Games medals, Nitro Circus and collaboration clothing ranges...

FSX: We’re really excited for your new Levi Sherwood collaboration range with Etnies. We love the look of the Tees and your new Charter shoe! How much input did you have into your range?

Levi: A fair amount, I told the designers I wanted to tie in my collection to the graphic look and design of my bike so that’s why you see purple and arrange hits. We went back and forth and worked it out to final product.

FSX: Do you have any more designs in the pipeline? Anything exciting we can look forward to in future Etnies ranges?

Levi: For sure, I have a really clear direction on the shoe silhouettes I want to use and we are also working on something really cool to bring to the table graphic-wise that I think people will be as excited about as I am.

FSX: You’re currently sitting in second for this year’s Red Bull X-Fighters competition. Things started brilliantly in Dubai but things didn’t quite work out so well at Glen Helen. How do you feel about the next round in Madrid?

Levi: I think Madrid will suit my style as it will be important to bring big tricks and get the crowd pumped up from the get go.

FSX: Dubai marked your third victory at a Red Bull X-Fighters event. You’re one of the youngest competitors and still just a few years into your career. What goals does a guy set himself that has achieved so much so soon?

Levi: I’m really focused on the Red Bull X Fighters Series, I’ve had some ups and downs early on and this year I want to play it smart and see the series all the way through to the end.

FSX: We’d never suggest that riders should take any unnecessary risks but were you disappointed that you didn’t get the chance to compete at the round of X Fighters in Turkey?

Levi: It really was disappointing for us as riders to not be able to put a show on for the fans and it was also disappointing for the people that worked so hard to make the event happen but in the end the decision that was made was the right one I think and it was really in the interest of rider safety.

FSX: Your accident at the practice of Nitro Circus in Las Vegas last year put you out of action for most of the 2011 competition season. Although it must have been hugely disappointing, it clearly hasn’t done anything to diminish your skill. Have your injuries led to any long-term effects or adjustments to your riding style?

Levi: I think most professional athletes are managing or playing/riding around an injury at most times but luckily so far (touch wood) I haven’t had to make any what I feel are significant adjustments to my riding style due to injury.

How did you end up hooking up with the Nitro Circus crew in the first place? Do you plan do anything more with them in the future?

Levi: They invited me for the New Zealand round and I think it was at Travis’s request; it was cool to spend time with him and Lyn-Z on the tour.

FSX: Congratulations on picking up another X Games silver medal, by the way! Your run was sick! How confident were you on the run up to the games?

Levi: I felt pretty good going in knowing that I had solid trick list and a new trick and the course having limited options due to the size of the venue would put the most pressure to deliver the goods in the air so that’s what I focused on.

FSX: That first ramp in the Moto X Freestyle arena looked terrifying! How did you find the course? Were you disappointed to find Taka had just pipped you at the post?

Levi: It did look a bit intimidating but when you think about it it’s really just a normal jump that is elevated, the ramp and the landings are the same as always just higher up in the air.

FSX: Good luck for the rest of the X Fighters and we hope to see you next year at X Games with a gold medal!

Levi: Thanks, I appreciate that, I hope so too! I’ll just do my best and see how it all works out.

Levi's etnies Kontra shoe is in stock and available now!

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Need a foam pit to learn back flips? Not this kid Ben Robinson!

Ben Robinson new kid on the block in the world of  freestyle motocross here in the UK. Ben 26 years old from Eastbourne East Sussex winner of the AFMX jam back late summer attempting a backflip with no foam pit or practice .Crazy or brave we re still trying to work that one out, But be sure to check out his skills at this years Big Air Jam Wednesday June 6th at Parc Y Scarlets Llanelli.

Jamie Squibb Returns To Action At Big Air Jam 2012

The quiet one of the group until he gets a few beers inside of him! Squibby has been at the forefront of the British freestyle scene for some time now and undoubtedly has the best training facility in the UK. Based down in Devon Jamie turned lumberjack for the day and attacked his parent’s 10 acre wood and made the coolest trails with loads of jumps and rhythm sections. He also has his own foam pit which is home to all types of wildlife but this doesn’t stop him and Kris Brock busting out their tricks to always bring you something new to the shows. Jamie’s signature trick is his awesome whip which really has to be seen to be believed.Jamie Squibb made  the annual trip out to Torrevieja in the south of Spain to ride FMX with friend and fellow team mate Andre Villa at the end of last year.Things didn't quite go to plan, watch the edit and find out what went down.

Daniel Veale Looking For Gold At This Years Big Air Jam

Daniel Veale, one of the OG of freestyle MX here in the UK. Confirmed for Big Air Jam June 6th at Parc Y Scarlets. Daniel who has had a very successful career in schoolboy motocross taking home the gold in British schoolboy motcross many times ,now recognised as one of the old guys in Freestyle motocross here in the UK. Dannys career started off in the very early days taking part in some would call the very first FMX event here in the UK at Nantmawr quarry back in 2001. Danny them moved on to cut his teeth in Fmx as one of the founder members of the Red Bull Freestyle Tour and part of the team that put on FMX demos at the British supercross series, and now is a force to be recognised for top honers at this years Big Air Jam.

Stuart Macey Confirmed For Big Air Jam 2012

Stuart Macey up and coming talent in the world of FMX confirmed for Big Air Jam 2012. 26yrs old,been riding FMX for  4yrs, rides a CRF450. To date finished  2nd in Bolddog fmx amateur comp, 1st in Air Devils amateur comp.Freestylextreme Pirelli DC Shoes

                                                  Stuart rocking out a Rock Solid

                                    Stuart with a One Handed Indy Seat Grab

Big Air Jam Wednesday June 6th 2012 Parc Y Scarlets

This summer Parc y Scarlets will stage MT3's Big Air Jam Freestyle Motor-X Championship.
Big Air Jam is a radical competition where you will be thrilled within an inch of your life. The combined experience of sight, sound and smells in a confined space makes for a truly multi-dimensional spectacle.
The Big Air Jam riders, or "Gladiators of the Ring", will perform breathtaking stunts enough to mesmerise even the biggest adrenaline junkie!
On Wednesday 6th June the Big Air Jam will roll into Parc y Scarlets!
Parc y Scarlets will present the UK's hottest FMX athletes in an action packed airborne battle to decide who can pull the best trick, the biggest air, the sickest whip or even the nastiest crash! Some of the finest freestyle motocross riders in Europe will be showing off their gravity defying skills featuring the UK's best freestyle riders including Chris Birch - X-fighters pilot and current British Champion; Jamie Squibb - former Big Air Jam Champion; John Pearson - first rider in the UK to pull the back flip on a motocross bike; Danny Veale, Stuart Macey, Ben Robinson and Jon Ritchie.

Not content with offering you the very best of freestyle action we'll also see the retun of the Big Stunt Wars competition at half time featuring some of the best stunt action to be had on mini bikes, trails bikes, and super bikes. Participating in the Stunt Wars will be Kye Forte - former BMX World Champion, Gary Jenkins - Welsh Trials Champion and Mark Thomas - mini-bike stunt rider, all of which will be hoping to set / break World Records on the evening.

The event, previously held at Margam Park and Silverstone, will make its debut at Parc y Scarlets this June and will see the top riders go head-to-head as we search for the best freestyle rider in the UK.

Tickets for the Big Air Jam go on sale this Saturday, 14th April, from Parc y Scarlets ticket office 0871 871 8088 .
Advance ticket price: £10 adults, £5 children, U5s go free
Event day ticket price: £12 adults, £7 children, U5s go free

We also have a fantastic value for money hospitality package available at £36 per person, £12 per child and U5s free. Your package will include:
Complimentary use of the fairground rides pre hospitality doors open
Private entry for hospitality guests to the pit party to meet the riders and bikes
Exclusive goodie bag per person
2 course hot fork buffet served before the show begins
Premium ticket to view the show located in the South Stand
Pay bar facility within the lounge
Onsite parking per booking

If you'd like to get closer to the action make sure you're at the Pit Party in the Big Air Jam Village (within Parc y Scarlets' West Stand) where you can get live and breathe the sights, smells and adrenaline aswell as having special backstage access to meet some of the riders! Pit Party wristbands priced at £1 per person. Event Sponsored by Freestylextreme DC Shoes Pirelli

Big Air Jam 2011 Silverstone Moto GP

Cam Sinclair is back to his Double Flipping ways.

Check it out!
After only 8 months since this crash almost claimed his life, Cam is back working hard on nailing the hardest trick in FMX, The Double Backflip. Check out this very short clip from the past 2 days

Big Air Jam Photos

Big Air Jam on TV

Check out this weeks Blood Sweat and Gears on the Extreme Sports Channel Saturday August 29th for hightlights of the Big Air Jam.

Big Air Jam 09 Video

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Freestylextreme and Big Air Jam

Freestylextreme has now crossed over to almost all forms of extreme sport, alternative lifestyle and even music. They continue to focus their efforts on contributing something different, whilst providing the niche brands and products that you just can’t find anywhere else. Freestylextreme, sponsors of the Big Air Jam, will have a load quality items for sale at bargain prices only available at the Big Air Jam.

Freestylextreme

Freestylextreme continues the support for the Big Air Jam in 2009, and will have an unique set up for all to see on July 15th. The Freestylextreme team concept started in 2003 in western Ireland, when a small group of riders and extreme sports enthusiasts saw a gap in the market, decided to take a chance and tried to exploit it.
Thanks to the success of the website; the whole thing has snow balled , A market leading multilingual website, mail order, European distribution, live events and even manufacture are some of the areas the company has expanded into. J Since the start we’ve believed strongly in sponsorship and giving back to the industry we love.

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