The kick off of
2008 BMX Flatland world circuit Round1, Flatland Voodoo jam took place at the Generation Center, New Orleans USA on May 31st. Among enthusiastic audiences filled up the building, 20 riders from France, Czech Republic, Japan, England and USA battled for the honor of world best rider. After 7 tough battles in the final tournament, the 2 survivors for the grand final were, Youhei "Ucchie" Uchino all the way from Japan, Tokyo and Matt Wilhelm Chicago, USA. Ucchie showed fluent rear tricks clean and Matt against Ucchie with his patented super fast spinning, G-turn moves. The result was Ucchie´s first victory of an international contest and bid for the 2008 World championship.
Now we are looking forward to Round 2 at The
BMX Masters in Cologne Germany 4th - 6th of July. Last but not least the current ranking:
World Circuit 2008.