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09/11/2026

Andy Contes talks finishing 2nd to Thomas Allier at the ’98 Worlds in Australia, still as an amateur.

In the 80s and 90s, France produced some phenomenal BMX racers who were maybe under the radar in Europe and probably unh...
09/09/2026

In the 80s and 90s, France produced some phenomenal BMX racers who were maybe under the radar in Europe and probably unheard of in the US and on the world stage. No internet and limited magazine coverage back then.

Here’s one, Frederic Hetmanczck, who I believe was from the South of France?

Frederic didn’t seem to race much outside France, but when he did, he made an impression.

In 1986, he made the 14 Expert final at the IBMXF Worlds in Slough, England, racing in jeans, with long black curly hair, looking like he should be in a rock band.

He showed up again at the ’87 Worlds in Orlando, this time full Factory Zeronine, and placed 2nd behind some US guy called Todd Lyons I seem to remember.

Frederic then kind of disappeared from the international scene until the 1990 FIAC World Championships in Spain. Racing in jeans again, pictured, he won the 17s.

But look who finished behind him. Brian Foster was 2nd and Christophe Leveque 3rd. That’s impressive.

A week later at the IBMXF World Championships in France, Christophe doubled in the 17s, but Frederic seemed to be a no-show.

From what I remember, I don’t remember seeing Frederic on the international scene again?

09/08/2026

Dr. J Compares 90s Pro Race Bikes to Today’s Olympic-Era Slam-Seat Bikes.

NEW Podcast. What Hurts BMX Racing’s Growth? Women’s GOAT? UCI Worlds, The Malverns Classic & MoreWe wrap up the summer ...
09/07/2026

NEW Podcast. What Hurts BMX Racing’s Growth? Women’s GOAT? UCI Worlds, The Malverns Classic & More

We wrap up the summer with Dr. J and cover a lot of ground.

We start with some post Worlds talk from the UCI BMX World Championships in Australia, including new Elite Men’s World Champion Jesse Asmus. Can he back up the title, become a major player moving forward, and maybe even win another World Championship? We give our thoughts.

We also get into the Malverns Classic, the new USA BMX schedule, and imagine what riders like Gary Ellis, Charles Townsend, Matt Pohlkamp, Dr. J, and Pistol Pete would look like racing today with slammed seats and modern setups.

There’s plenty of bench racing too, including some of the fastest women to ever race BMX and a few potential GOAT names that newer racers may not know as well, but who had incredible careers in their eras.

We debate whether BMX bikes are getting too small and whether racing on 24 or even 26 inch wheels could make sense. We also talk about other BMX podcasts we listen to, the atmosphere and finish line scenes from the recent Mountain Bike World Cup, and throw it back to four cross World Cups and dual racing from the late ’90s into the 2000s.

Jason shares thoughts on some of the local San Diego AA Pros from the ’80s and ’90s, we revisit the old World 1 through World 8 number plates for World Championship finalists, and ask whether BMX should bring that tradition back.

Plus, riders we admire, a few potential guests we’re hoping to get on the podcast this fall, and more.

09/06/2026

This clip, we talk about Steve Veltman, his battle with Eric Carter, passing Christophe Leveque, and just a few snippets.

09/05/2026

What hurts BMX racing’s growth? Dr J thinks it could be the bike. Is he onto something?

09/04/2026

Winning an AA/Elite Pro main in the U.S., in any era, isn’t easy. The top 10 in ABA/USA BMX wins and longevity is impressive. Cheers Charlie Avery & Khalen Young for bringing up the latest numbers.

09/03/2026

Dr. J and I discuss on the pod some of the women’s GOATs in BMX: Anne-Caroline Chausson, Mariana Pajon, Cheri Elliott, Alise Willoughby and Corine Dorland.

Anthony Reyes on GT, back when Factory was Factory, wearing the 1991 ibmxf GPR World No. 1 plate he had won earlier that...
09/01/2026

Anthony Reyes on GT, back when Factory was Factory, wearing the 1991 ibmxf GPR World No. 1 plate he had won earlier that year in Norway. In fact, he doubled that weekend.

Another cool thing from the ’90s and into the 2000s was that if you made the World Championship final, every rider in the final got a plate with their finishing position on it, World 1 through World 8.

All eight riders also got to stand on the podium, which I always thought was a big deal. Making a World final is a big achievement, regardless of where you finish, and both of those things have gone away today.

It would probably help the industry a little too. UCI would need World 1 through 8 plates for every age group, a plate company would get the job, get some good exposure, and move a whole lot of plates in the process.

📷 BMX Plus Mag

08/24/2026

1991 World Championships Norway. Superclass Final.

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