The BMX Street Jam returns for the 5th edition of Urban Spring Festival — bigger, louder and rawer than ever. This year’s VENLO RIPTIDE edition, hosted by Emile Bouman (BOUNTYHUNTERS), Jop Peeters and Sem Kok, takes riders from the festival grounds into the city and back for a high-energy final.
Expect a mix of street riding, custom obstacles and spontaneous sessions across multiple locations — including the infamous Lambertusplein, longtime home of the Venlo BMX scene — with the Grand Final back at the festival site. The day closes with a BBQ, drinks, and live Hip Hop energy curated by Dookie, where raw new talent and the old-school dudes of Het verZet keep the momentum going into the evening.
BMX STREET JAM – VENLO RIPTIDE SESSION
- 13:00
Gathering at the Veilingterrein Venlo festival site - 14.00 – 17:00
Street Jam through the city (multiple locations – o.a. Lambertusplein) - 17:00 – 18:00
Grand Final – best trick on festival obstacle - From 18:00 onward
BMX park session in the brand new ROOT5 skatepark
RIDERS & REGISTRATION
- Riders: experienced BMX riders (16+)
- Registration: no registration needed.
- Participation fee for the BMX park session: €5
(buy your festival wristband on-site at the ticket desk / info point)
PRIZES
€1,000 prize money + sponsored goodies
Supported by: Etnies, Two Tone, Soul Cycle, De Fietserij
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Unique city locations
- Custom-built festival obstacle
- Cash & product prizes
- High-level riding and open sessions
BMX & LONgBOARD CLINICS & OPEN SESSIONS
SATURDAY MAY 30
Three workshop rounds BMX freestyle.
- Time: 11:00 | 12.00 | 13.00 hrs
- Location: Festival Yard
- Age: 6 – 23 years
SUNDAY MAY 31
BMX & Longboard Open Sessions
- Time: 12:00 – 17.00 hrs
- Location: Festival Yard
- Age: all ages
PARTICIPATION
- Participation fee for the BMX & Longboard clinics & open session: €5
- Buy your festival wristband on-site at the ticket desk/info point — it also gives access to workshops in other disciplines.
- No registration required.
- Bikes, boards and protection are available (or bring your own).
- Workshops are guided by experienced BMX and skateboard coaches, focusing on basics, progression and fun.
