The flying BMX heroes conquer Cologne: the event of the year!
The flying BMX heroes conquer Cologne: the event of the year!
Scheibenstraße 13a, 50737 Köln, Deutschland - The Cologne BMX scene celebrates a big anniversary! At the BMX Cologne 2025 , the oldest BMX-Freestyle-Eve in the world on July 4. and 5. 2025 numerous enthusiastic athletes and spectators together. This year's motto "Celebrating BMX" moved young and old to the North Brigade Skatepark in Scheibenstraße, where the first Cologne BMX World Championships took place in 1994.
The event was held in the youth park in 1984 for the first time, and from 1996 to 2019 the youth park became the stronghold of BMX sports, and the event developed into the largest of its kind worldwide. But since the previous year, the new location on Scheibenstrasse has been the main tariff to optimize the infrastructure and to keep the costs in check. Organizer Stephan Prantl, active in BMX sports since 1981, is optimistic about the future and loves the creative freedom that this sport offers.an event for all
The 41st edition of the event showed the impressive skills of talented athletes on Saturday. The 12-year-old Yuudai from Japan, who lives in Düsseldorf, was very happy about his participation and praised the great facility, which gave him the opportunity to try out in his sport. The Australian BMX professional Josh Dove also visited Cologne for the second time and expressed his praise for the event and the city.
The encounter between 8-year-old Cologne Jack and Josh Dove was particularly heartwarming. Jack was put on an autograph on his BMX wheel and has been driving with a lot of joy for two years. The fun and the community in BMX sports were also emphasized by Adrian Warnken, a 33-year-old street professional from Düsseldorf.
The competitions
The competitions took place in an exciting JAM format and included disciplines such as Bowl, Street and the highest leaps in the air as part of the BMX Cologne . The participating athletes also included Paul Thölen, the reigning German champion since 2005, who praised the relaxed atmosphere in Weidenpesch. Another highlight was the 14-year-old Gino from the Netherlands, who surprised the audience with an impressive back flip-a great performance for an athlete who started at the age of four.
The variety of classes that ranged from Rookie Boys & Girls to Pro Boys & Girls offered something for everyone. Entry on Friday was free of charge and attracted many BMX enthusiasts, while only a small admission price of EUR 12.50 was raised for adults for Saturday. Children under 100 cm could even experience the event for free.
summarized the BMX Cologne 2025 Community atmosphere and a lot of passion from the entire team. The mix of professional athletes and talented young drivers also created an exciting atmosphere-a popular BMX sport will continue to be sung in Cologne!
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