CHRIS VASILEIOU: May 2016

Last week I returned from Switzerland and Bike Days in Solothurn! It was an international BMX Flatland contest that was the first stop of the BMX Flatland World Circuit but also the first stop of the European Flatland League for 2016! The country was very beautiful with nice natural surroundings, nice buildings and very organized with the highlight being the view of the Alpes from the pansion I stayed! The people there were very friendly and kind in general but I would like to mention seperately Gaston and Marina who were very helpful concerning the transfer from the pansion to the contest area! As far as then contest is concerned, I was a bit disappointed of the floor as it was very bumpy and slippery for my riding but Oliver Muller and his crew did their best with the cleaning and the general organization of the event! Around 40 riders of all around the world were present and the level was very high! I ended up 30th as the floor did not help me pull my tricks but I am very happy as I pulled 3 new difficult combos I had been working on the last year! So this time, I focused more on presenting my new work rather than playing it safe and pull easy combos... However, I could have ridden better if the circumstances had allowed me to... Anyway, I had a great time as I got very nice vibes and feedback from the other pros about my riding and as we all had a hardcore party time the night after the qualifications! I could not forget to mention Sakis Doumas who was with me on the whole trip! This guy not only kills it on his BMX with original, full of style, hardcore tricks but also is the best company as he can make you laugh all the time and has a lot of positive energy to share!

Special thanks also to Dan Hennig who came to pick us up from the airport when we arrived at Zurich and every Flatland rider that motivated me continue my work on my BMX! Peace out and keep rolling...!

Below there are some photos of the whole trip including riding in different spots in Solothurn but also some lifestyle moments.