1UP BMX Academy Summer Camp 2023

This summer, Skilldash was proud to sponsor the 1UP BMX Academy Summer Camp 2023, held at the X Challenge Park in Tsarevo. It was an incredible experience that brought together riders, coaches, and the BMX community for a week of non-stop learning, riding, and bonding.

About the camp

From August 20th to August 27th, BMX riders of all levels gathered for the fourth edition of this summer camp, led by Skilldash team riders and main academy coaches,  Hristo Iliev and Boyan Stoev. This year, the camp was even more special with the addition of a brand-new "street" training area at X Challenge Park, designed specifically to make sessions even more interesting and beneficial.

Riders didn’t just hit the ramps and rails—they explored every aspect of BMX culture. From mastering new tricks in street, park, bowl, and dirt disciplines to digging into the history of BMX, every activity was crafted to build not just skills but a deeper connection to the sport and its extraordinary community.

Highlights of the Camp

The week was packed with activities that went beyond riding:

  • Physical preparation tailored to BMX needs, ensuring riders could level up safely.
  • Recovery techniques to maximize training sessions.
  • Workshops on BMX bike geometry, maintenance, and repair.
  • Trick tutorials to learn names, recognize moves, and execute them with precision.
  • Evening BMX movie screenings on a big screen, offering inspiration and insights into the BMX lifestyle.
  • Participation in one of Bulgaria’s biggest and best BMX events, surrounded by top riders.

Plus, there was time for extra thrills, like bonfires, rope courses, zip lines, beach games, paddle boarding, windsurfing and more.

Living the bmx life

Campers stayed on-site in provided tents, with meals included to fuel their days. Riders brought their own gear or borrowed what they needed, ensuring everyone could participate fully. With a focus on community and shared passion, the camp provides a platform for personal development, building lifelong friendships and connecting to a network of like-minded people.

Watching riders progress, connect, and embrace the BMX lifestyle inspires us to keep working on projects like these.