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Jamie Bestwick, new USA BMX Team coach, TOTY 2024 winner, Calum Connor joins Core UK, and more, are featured in our weekly post.
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Welcome to Urban World Series news of the week, January 13, 2025.
Jamie Bestwick, appointed as the new USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Team Coach
Jamie Bestwick’s appointment as the new USA Cycling BMX Freestyle National Team Coach marks an exciting chapter for the sport in the United States. A BMX legend with multiple X Games gold medals and a storied career, Bestwick brings unparalleled experience, insight, and passion to the role. His deep understanding of the sport, both technically and mentally, positions him as a transformative leader for the team. As BMX Freestyle continues to gain prominence on the global stage, including in the Olympics, Bestwick’s vision and expertise promise to elevate the U.S. team to new heights, inspiring athletes to achieve greatness.
CASTELLAR DEL VALLÈS (BCN) PARK NEW FEATURES
The skate park of Castellar del Vallès, 25 minutes from in Barcelona, has some new features:
The work consisted of replacing the damaged wooden elements with new, more durable and safer concrete modules. In addition, new ramps of greater height and other elements adapted to current skating styles have been built. The work, which is compatible with the pre-existing elements, completes an improvement work carried out seven years ago. In this way, a space of 1,300 square meters made up of different ramp modules, rails and other structures that imitate street elements where skaters can perform tricks and pirouettes in safe conditions is completely renovated.
KRISTIAN ALBRECHT WINS THE TOTY 2024
“After countless broken bones & 7 years of attempts from more than 15 riders, the Lyon 25 was finally conquered by Kristian Albrecht on June 23rd, 2024. For years the community has been waiting for the day the iconic Lyon set would be conquered on a scooter. After seeing so many slams, many seriously questioned if it was even possible, let alone worth risking your life to land. And when Kristian finally stomped the iconic set, the clip took the entire industry by storm. Jaws were immediately dropped all around the world followed by pure joy when you got to witness his celebration. To top it all off, somehow Kristian managed to stomp a whip to barspin over the gap… cementing his name & legacy in the action sports history books forever.”
CALUM CONNOR JOINS THE CORE UK TEAM
“We are proud to welcome the incredible Calum Connor to our new Protection team for 2025! Unless you’ve been sleeping under a rock for the last year you know that Calum’s been on a rampage recently and we are stoked for him to join the family”
Calum is one of the most promising athletes in the world right now, he finished 5th at Extreme Barcelona 2024 Park final and also gave it al at Fernando Park Battle.
La Calle Worldwide is an electrifying skatefilm by Castanea that captures the raw essence and global spirit of skateboarding culture. Featuring skaters from diverse backgrounds and iconic urban landscapes, the film blends breathtaking tricks with vibrant street-level storytelling. Through dynamic cinematography and a pulsating soundtrack, Wide Street explores skateboarding as a universal language, uniting communities and pushing boundaries. Castanea’s artistic vision shines as the film transitions seamlessly across cities, showcasing the creativity and resilience of skaters worldwide. It’s a celebration of movement, freedom, and the unyielding connection between individuals and the streets they ride.