<div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.boardriding.com/events/simple-session-tallinn-2021" target="_blank">Simple Session 21</a> will also be one of the first significant international events after the big Olympic debut for BMX and skateboarding in Tokyo. Sixty-four of the finest invited BMX street riders and skateboarders from all around the world will go head to head on a new 600m2 Nate Wessel-designed street course.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">“I’m delighted that we can run the event at the youthful and vibrant <a href="https://www.boardriding.com/spots/pohjala-tehas" target="_blank">Põhjala factory</a>, make the Session during Estonian summertime and the riders and viewers will enjoy these sports as they were born. The global health crisis has prevented us from hosting the annual wintertime event, so we are happy now to host the Simple Session during the sunny side of the year,” says Risto Kalmre, the founder of Estonia’s biggest and world-renowned action sports event.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> The event kicks off on the day of the Estonian Restoration of Independence on the 20th of August, starting a long weekend with the best riders and Simple Session antics on and off the course. Simple Session 21 also features their famous three-day party and after-hours program from Thursday to Saturday at the event weekend. While skateboarding and BMX contest sessions with only a limited number of tickets available will be held indoors, a lively outdoors yard with mini-ramp events together with the kendama-shows, partners’ pop-ups, food trucks, and happenings attracts visitors free of charge. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Simple Session 21 in Põhjala factory, August 20–21:</strong> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">•64 World's best BMX street riders and skateboarders from all over the globe</div> <div style="text-align: justify;">•Two days of an indoor contest on a fresh Wessel designed course</div><div style="text-align: justify;">•Street and Best Trick contests</div><div style="text-align: justify;">•Kendama stage and workshops together with KROM and Sweets Kendamas with international players</div><div style="text-align: justify;">•Three days of concerts & parties (Thu–Sat August 19–21. Tickets will be available separately.)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">•Outdoor festival area, mini ramp jam, kendama events, and other activities (entry free of charge!)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">•Open Sessions on Sun-Wed 22–25.08 (tickets available separately)</div><div style="text-align: justify;">•LIVE stream from the finals and best trick + big screen outside of the venue to watch the event in the yard on Sat 21.08</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>BMX athletes riding at the SS21</strong></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> Anthony Perrin FRA / RED BULL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Broc Raiford USA / RED BULL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Bora Altintas TUR / RED BULL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Murray Loubser ZAF / RED BULL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Courage Adams ESP / RED BULL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Bruno Hoffman GER / RED BULL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Miguel Smajli GER / KUNSTFORM</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Artur Meister GER / KUNSTFORM</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Reed Stark USA / BSD/SWEETS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Felix Prangenberg GER / KUNSTFORM</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Alex Kennedy GBR / CULT</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Alex Donnachie GBR / BSD</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Billy Perry USA / VOLUME</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Austin Augie USA / FIT</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Martti Lainevool EST </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Joe Jarvis GBR / FEDERAL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Parker Heath USA / GT BIKES</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Julian Molina COL / GT BIKES</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Michael Dickson GBR / GT BIKES</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Sullyvan Guaincêtre FRA / GT BIKES</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Santiago Laverde COL / KINK </div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Hobie Doan USA / KINK</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Brad Simms USA / ADIDAS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Boyd Hilder AUS / FEDERAL</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Calvin Kosovich AUS / KINK </div><div style="text-align: justify;">Gaspar Guendulain ARG / VANS</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> This line-up list is not final. Keep an eye on our social media for up-to-date info about the full athlete list. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Skaters participating at the SS21:</strong></div> <div style="text-align: justify;"> David Gravette USA</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Andy Anderson CAN</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Douwe Macare NLD</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Jordan Thackeray GBR</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Adrien Bulard FRA</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Diego Fiorese ITA</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Kechaud Johnson USA</div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Alex Decunha GBR </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">There will be many more. This is a preliminary list, keep an eye on our social media for updates. </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Considering the global pandemic, we will be taking health and safety measures very seriously to ensure our athletes, guests, spectators, and team's safety and well-being. Check info regarding Covid situation in Estonia <a href="https://www.kriis.ee/en" target="_blank">here</a> and about travel restrictions <a href="https://www.kriis.ee/en/travelling-estonia-foreigners" target="_blank">here</a>.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tickets are available on <a href="https://www.ticketer.ee/simple-session-21/?en" target="_blank">www.ticketer.ee/simple-session-21</a> </div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Watch the Simple Session 21 Teaser Trailer below and click <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/simplesession/albums/72157719589388645/with/51309178733/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for more views of the Simple Session 21 fresh course design.</div> <div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Simple Session 21 is presented by Doritos and sponsored by <a href="https://www.boardriding.com/brands/redbull" target="_blank">Red Bull</a>, LHV Bank, KIA Cars, GT Bikes, Kunstform BMX, Ampler Bikes, Heimon Fish, ÄIKE electric scooters, KROM Kendamas, Sweets Kendamas, Visit Estonia, Metsä Wood, VLND Burger, Estonian Ministry of Culture, and Tallinn City. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"> Simple Session 21 media partners are <a href="https://www.boardriding.com/media/fuel-tv" target="_blank">Fuel TV</a>, Insight TV, Edge TV, Postimees, Telia, and Our BMX.</div><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><div style="text-align: right;">Press Release Source: Simple Session / 2021.session.ee</div>