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Hello everyone.
Have you ever feel bored with the t-shirts in your closet? Thinking of getting a new t-shirts with a super-cool design ?

Visit DeviseClothing Depot now! Dont leave the site without buying anything because all the stuffs there is 100% local independant brand. They always support our local BMX scene and why dont we support them too! So, lets support each other to keep our BMX Scene THRIVing!

This video is called 'Flatland Darul Aman' made by Zaid Fitri somewhere in 2003. Its already almost 10 years now and we can see how does the development of flatland scene in Malaysia. I could say the progression of each rider is impressive and the numbers of flatland riders nowadays is still growing, but not as much as before.

For the new riders out there, in this video you can see the difference of riding style in every riders compared to their riding style nowadays. They are all started with basic tricks and slowly develop their tricks and style to become what you can see today. It took years for them to get the trick/link. So don't give up, keep on practice, no stress and enjoy!

I just love the way DC shows their support to the scene. They know this is the way for them to get more supporters by doing this kind of thing, like this time, they bring the DC pro riders all the way from US to Malaysia.

I went to the one of their stop which is at Shah Alam Skatepark. A lot of riders & skaters having fun chilling and riding together with the pros. Well, this is one of the reason for us to support them right? because DC do support us and our scene too!

I hope you enjoy the pictures below. :)

It is good to see the local riders put their effort to help other riders especially the beginners and in the same time they help the scene to grow up.

This video by Saiful Ariff will teach you how to do feble grind, feble 180, & feble hard 180.
I am sure most of the beginners out there are waiting for your next 'how to' video. Keep it up and post more videos bro.

For the beginner riders out there, keep on learning & and always have fun with your bike!

Click the picture above to get to Thrive's facebook. You will get the notification regarding the updates of this blog easily there!
See ya!

Recently our local BMX scene has received coverage from the local newspaper, Utusan Malaysia. For us, it is not a new thing or something that rarely happen, but this time the coverage was more highlighted to the young riders who are progressing a lot. This is good for the exposure of this sport and also the riders itself.



 

For those who missed to buy newspapers message dated 1st September 2012, you're free to CLICK HERE to read the online version of the news.

Thank you

For those who still did not know or maybe you are a newbie, Roda-Roda BMX is a facebook group that are very active and there are more that 500 riders , and the numbers is still increasing in there. It is the place where you can get information, asking question, buying & selling bike parts, and get new friends/contacts among the riders itself. No matter whether you are riding street, flatland, race or even BMX old school lover, you guys are most welcome to join the community there.

31 August 2012 is the day where Malaysia celebrates its 55th Independence/National Day, also its 55th birthday. With each Malaysian Independence/National Day, we’re reminded of how grateful we are to call this country our home.

As a Malaysian rider, we should be thankful and proud of the support given by the government for providing funding to build the skatepark and also to organize competition. We, as riders should appreciate and keep on progress so that we can bring Malaysia to the international level in BMX sport.

Lastly, I would to wish Happy 55th Merdeka to Malaysian!
Thank you.

Hye all, this might be my first post for the BMX Old School section. For those who have interest in the BMX Old School scene and would like to meet other local players, you can click the picture above to visit OS (Old School) BMX facebook group.
Dont forget to stick with us in order for you to get more news regarding our local BMX scene.

Thank you.

15th September 2012 will be another video screening organized by Devise Clothing. This time it will be the 430 'RUN' DVD from Japan. The event will be held in Rafikoncept Production Studio at Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur.

Click at the picture above to get more details regarding the event and please confirm your attendance there since the food will be provided based on the numbers of 'join' from the facebook invitation.

For the time being, lets enjoy the trailer for the RUN 430 video first.






RUN 430 DVD TRAILER from hiroshi430 on Vimeo.

I think everybody love Friday night no matter whether you are student or working people. Some of us might love it because this is the best time to rest and some will use it for their activities. For most BMX Flatland rider in KL & Selangor (especially those who are living nearby Petaling Jaya area), Friday night is like a weekly gathering for them because this is the best time for everyone of them to be at one place (they named it PJX Spot) for ride & chill together.

This video will give you a clear picture of their activity every Friday night. I love the way this video had been done because it simply shows how positive is the BMX scene in Malaysia.

Sunny, one of the best and well known rider in Malaysia, sponsored by DC, had announced that The DC Tour will come to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 7th until 11th of September 2012! The line-up riders that will be coming are:


1) Rob Wise (US)
2) Dylan Stark (US)
3) Alfredo Mancuso (US)
4) Jeremiah Smith (US)



Here is the details that I got from Sunny:
7th Sept : Arrival (evening flight). No activities for the day.

8th Sept : Demo / clinic at skate park in the morning, store appearance and autograph signing at DC KLCC in the afternoon

9th Sept : Visit ‘under-privileged’ shelters in the morning, visit Putrajaya skatepark and skate around Putrajaya in the afternoon

10th Sept : Sight-seeing and skate filming around KL whole day

11th Sept : Morning depart to KLIA

For your guys, we want all of you to be with us and the pros for 3 days, 8th, 9th and 10th Sep 2012 (full day). So please mark your calendar. We will tell you where and what time to meet later.
Stay tuned for more updates of the tour…



For more details, check out at Sunny's Facebook or Thrive's Facebook. We will update the news for you guys there. Whatever it is, just mark your calendar and lets have fun with them!


See ya!

Its about FlatDEV 2012 again guys. Im quite busy and dont really have much time to do the editing for the video. Well, its better late than nothing right? okay then..here we go :)



Flatdev 2012 from The Thrive on Vimeo.

Hello everyone.
Beat My Trick (BMT) 2012 is coming real soon! It will be held in Teluk Chempedak, Pahang ; the same venue as before. The location is very exciting as it will be next to the beach, nice views and always windy. Not to forget, the crowd surely unexpected as the previous BMT.

Here is the details for this event:

Name : Beat My Trick 2012
Date : 5,6 & 7 October 2012
Venue : Teluk Chempedak, Pahang
Categories : BMX Street (Open) & BMX Flatland (Open)

You can add my facebook by click HERE to receive updates regarding this event. Or else, you can directly contact the organizer, Mr Taslem (a.k.a Botak Kuantan).  
And below is how was the previous BeatMyTrick looks like.

 FLATdev 2011.. I have to say that MAGS Melaka (Haji Ammar and the crew) did a fantastic job in promoting BMX. RESPECT! Organizing an international level competion was not an easy task. I'm glad to experience the event myself as a competitor and as a head judge, this year. The level of riding was indeed very competitive. Positive vibes allover! 

FLATdev 2012 was even better. New venue, new format, more organized, more pro riders from overseas came to join and more response from local riders as well especially in the novice class. So many new faces, new talents, new tricks, high end bike parts, etc. I think it's heading the right way. The flatland way.. Keep it up!  

MagsMelaka made it happened again! Yeah, MagsMelaka was the organizer for the FlatDEV since last year in 2011. FlatDEV is stands for BMX Flatland Development, it is a competition that encourage BMX flatland riders to progress their performance and promoting this sports to new comers especially teenagers & public.

I could say FlatDEV 2012 was awesome in every aspect. From the event venue, management, flooring and the contestants, every single aspects was well managed by the organizer. Hatten Square had become the official venue sponsor and I could say it is better than last year. The contestants from all over the world like Canada, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia & Philippines came here with their missions to compete and challenge themselves whether do they can perform in the real competition or not. Obviously every contestant was superb and they are well prepared for this competition.



The competition was very stiff. Every riders tried their best to pulled out their best link to win over other riders. Although the competition was very stiff, I love to see when every riders shows their spirit of camaraderie and also the support among them. This shows that the competition is not just only wanted to develop the quality of the riders, it even develop a good friendship among the riders from all over the world.

I hope that FlatDEV will be an annually event for all of us here and it is not impossible to be part of the 'BMX Flatland world circuit'. Till then, see you in FlatDEV 2013!

Sukma Games is a sports event in Malaysia held once every years. SUKMA is an acronym for Sukan Malaysia, literally Malaysian Games. For this year, Pahang was appointed as a host for Sukma 2012.

Since the introduction of BMX race in the Olympics, our country, Malaysia has put this sport as one of the sports contested in SUKMA 2012.

Although BMX Race does not get favorable coverage from the media during the event, THRIVE will try to get some relevant information. For now, here is the result for BMX Race in SUKMA 2012.