Press release
Somewhere in the world, xxxx July
FISE WORLD SERIES HEADING
TO NORTH AMERICA
In September 2016, FISE World Series will stop in Denver
and Edmonton featuring the first ever UCI BMX Freestyle
Park World Cup
The FISE World Series is a freestyle sports world tour, gathering all the best riders in
the world in 5 disciplines: BMX, Skateboard, Mountain Bike, Inline skate and
Wakeboard.
Check the FWS teaser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWw6XTauByo
FISE’s values and DNA
This event made by riders for riders is proud of its values, the FISE World Series are
open competitions for amateur and professionals. It is free access for the public and
the tour stops in 5 iconic cities around the world.
The festival atmosphere and the action sports culture are its consistent ingredients with
exhibitors’ villages, animations, initiations and demonstrations for the public. On each
stop, the riders build up their ranking aiming for the prize money. A general ranking will
establish the big winner in each discipline at the end of the tour.
FISE World Series tour 2016
This year the world tour counts in total 5 stop in 3 different continents. After a
successful first stop in France in Montpellier, a second one in Croatia in Osijek, the 2
next stops will take place in North America (Denver, USA and Edmonton, Canada) and
the last stop in China in Chendgu. This year and for the first time the FISE World series
(FWS) will be featuring the first ever UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup.
UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup
For the first time in its history, BMX Freestyle Park becomes a recognized bicycle
discipline, as it is now certified by the UCI. This novelty in the cyclist world is the result
of a great collaboration between UCI and FISE (Festival International des Sports
Extrêmes) through the launch of the UCI BMX Freestyle World Cup. The first edition
of the UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup 2016 will be taking place on the international
FISE World Series competitions.
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3RD FISE WORLD SERIES DENVER, USA – September 3 to 5.
During 3 days, the capital of Colorado will host the action of skateboarding, BMX Flat
land and BMX Freestyle Park contests on 2 exceptional sites, the Metropolitan State
University and the Sculpture Park.
Why having chosen Denver?
Denver, capital of Colorado would be the perfect place to spend peaceful time in an
outdoor city with spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains. Known as The Mile High
City due to its altitude of 5,280 feet (one mile, or approximately 1,600 meters), vibrant,
youthful and creative, this city has a perfect setting for FISE infrastructures and all the
ingredients for an enjoyable stay. It is frequently noted as one of the best sports cities
in the U.S. due to the vast fan base of its seven professional sport teams, including the
recent Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos. Denver also has a large population of
local athletes – including FISE World Series BMX athlete, AJ Anaya – looking to make
their mark.
Location: Denver, Colorado, USA
Population: 650 000
Sports: Skateboard / BMX Flat / Inline Skate / BMX
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4TH FISE WORLD SERIES EDMONTON, CANADA – September 16 to 18.
We are heading to the city of Edmonton and the William Hawrelak Park, where all
the FISE AREA team will set up their ramps.
4 disciplines scheduled with this new FWS destination: BMX Freestyle Park, BMX
Flat, Skateboarding and MTB Slopestyle, enough to satisfy all extreme sports fans!
Edmonton’s Hawrelak Park is the second stop of the North American adventure for the
FISE World Series. This new collaboration with the city of Edmonton and Edmonton
Event is an amazing opportunity for Canadian amateur and pro riders.
Why having chosen Edmonton?
Maybe because it is one of the Canada’s sunniest cities with 325 days of sunshine
per year. Edmonton is a big city with small-town values. As an arts and culture hub
with festivals on the horizon year round. With a population of 1,328,300 and free
roaming bison, surfing indoors at the world’s largest indoor wave pool, and some of
the hottest craft beer taprooms, hyper-local bistros and indie bakeries in Canada, you
will find that there is a uniqueness to how Edmontonians do ordinary things !
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Population: 895 000
Sports: MTB Slopestyle / Skateboard / Flat / BMX
Finally, attending a FISE World Stop is the perfect occasion to share a unique
moment of lifestyle and riding with all the world’s best riders, push your boundaries,
try new sports and maybe discover new passions.
It is also the perfect occasion to have crazy parties, make friends, discover the country
and its culture.
The atmosphere of such an event is unique and indescribable, big crowd filled up with
positive energy will transcend your journey.
Stay tuned for more informations!
Press area: http://www.fise.fr/en/press-area
Press contact
Eric Moulin
[email protected]
Media Manager