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Paul Thoelen 2023

January 24, 2023

Paul Thoelen coming through with a fresh heater!

Over the years we’ve learned Paul Thoelen is definitely a guy that delivers whenever his name pops up on a new video. Here’s a fresh 7 minute banger filled with dialed riding from parks to street spots, and even a little dirt action as well. Paul brings a good mix of tricks, along with plenty of style and boost! Hit play and check out what he cooked up!

“When a rider gets the stamp of approval from the Fast and Loose crew, you know you’re in the presence of a transition great. Germany’s Paul Thoelen is just that. We always enjoy seeing new footage from Paul, but this fresh 6 and a half minute visual feast with Felix Prangenberg behind the lens really hits the spot. Soundtrack on point also.” – DIG

“As soon as Paul moved to Cologne it was clear to us that we needed to film a video part together. It didn’t work out as quick as we would have liked due to both of us traveling a lot but every time we were home at the same time we tried to go out on a filming mission. Being more used to filming and riding street it was such a breath of fresh air seeing Paul boost some quarter pipes or just shred anything else you put in front of him with ease. I feel like over the past 4 years or so he fully grew into his own style of riding and he blows my mind every time I see him ride. Thanks for trusting me with this project Paul!

Also thanks to Vans, kunstform BMX Shop and TSG for supporting us with this project.” – Felix Prangenberg

Video by Felix Prangenberg

Additional Filming: Anton Arens, Angelo Kurtz

Songs: Magnitude – Resurgance
Gouge Away- Consider
Have Heart – Reflections

SIBMX – Transition Road Trip Germany

July 5, 2022

Here’s a rad one from a trip some of the SIBMX crew took, hitting up a bunch of parks around Germany. This video has a chill vibe, and the riding is real solid. This looks like it was a really good time from the riding to the camping. Take a look!

“As a warm-up for this year’s transition trip by @SIBMX (stay tuned!), Paul Thölen and his brother Max, as well as Alessandro Izzo and his dog Jacques, explored a few bowls and trails between Bonn and Karlsruhe in the spring.

In addition to plenty of grilled food and plenty of cold hops, there was also a camera in the luggage, which was used again and again during the relaxed sessions. Here’s the boys’ clip yield. OOOOOOOP!

Video: Paul Thölen
Thumbnail: Alessandro Izzo” – Freedom BMX

Kunstform – Paul Tholen Quickie

July 29, 2021

You can’t go wrong with some fresh Paul Tholen footage! Kunstform have announced that Paul has joined the team with this short but sweet video from a couple bowl sessions that he got in! This is pretty chill, but definitely some good news. It also sounds like he has a full edit in the works already, so we’re definitely looking forward to that!

“Anyone who follows us on Instagram knows: Paul Thölen is new to the @kunstform BMX Shop & Mailorder team. Congratulations! To celebrate the day, there are already a few clips from Paul’s vacation in France and soon he will start filming for a real welcome edit in which no less than his new teammate Felix Prangenberg will be behind the camera target. One can be very, very excited!” – Kunstform

Paul Thölen – Winter Warehouse BMX Sessions

January 20, 2021

Whenever we see Paul Tholen‘s name pop up, we know we’re going to see something awesome. Here’s a new one from some riding time he got in at a new warehouse spot over in Germany where he absolutely BLASTS. Hit play to watch Paul get close to the ceiling, as well as bringing a TON of style to the table. This is a super good watch, so hit play and enjoy!

“Paul Thölen tearing the private Sportpiraten Warehouse in Flensburg (Germany) a new one.

Buckle up everyone, now it’s going to be fast! For his new edit, Paul Thölen pre-buttoned the ramp course in the warehouse of the Flensburg Sports Pirates – and ticked off one or the other hair-raising mission.

It goes without saying that he did this with a lot of style. And of course, the freedombmx park driver of the year 2020 still knows where the boost button is in his North German adopted home. It is more surprising that Paul went on a short excursion into the world of grind sport while filming. In short: don’t miss it!

PS: Before you all set off to Flensburg to visit the hall, here is an important note: The park is not open to the public!” – Freedom BMX

First Marks – Paul Thölen & Tom van den Bogaard

July 2, 2020

Daaaaaang this place looks amazing! Freedom BMX just uploaded this new one featuring Paul Tholen and Tom van den Bogaard getting some laps in at this amazing new park in Eberswalde over in Germany! These guys both bring a good mix of style, plenty of boost and speed to this place. Hit play and start wishing you had this place to ride every day!

“Paul Thölen and Tom Van Den Bogaard were recently in Eberswalde to test the new bowl from Schneestern. You won’t find any rails and ledges here, there is a lot of smooth concrete, perfect for smooth lines and a lot of airtime. The facility in the forest sports facility Eberswalde-Finow consists of a large concrete bowl and a pump track that leads around the outside. “Flow” is the magic word here. What a damn cool part! But see for yourself …

Video: Max Thölen / Schneestern
Thumbnail: Viktor Strasse”

Germany Road Trip Paul Thölen and Friends

April 8, 2020

Just before things got weird and everything got shut down, Paul Tholen and a few friends loaded up for a road trip to a few different parks and trails to enjoy some spring sessions. Here’s a video from the trip that’s loaded with some great riding and good vibes. If you weren’t itching to go on a road trip with your friends yet, this will definitely put you over the edge. Take a look!

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Ruhr Games 2019 – BMX Mini Ramp Highlights

June 28, 2019

Freedom BMX cooked up this awesome video from the Ruhr Games Mini Ramp contest. With plenty of familiar faces that turned out to throw down, things definitely went off! Check out all the amazing riding that went down!

“Check out our Highlights Edit of the BMX Miniramp Contest @ Ruhr Games 2019 in Duisburg (Germany), starring Jose Torres Gil, Tom Justice, Kieran Reilly, Tom van den Bogaard, Sergio Layos, Paul Thölen and more.

RUHR GAMES 2019: BMX MINIRAMP:

1. Jose Torres Gil (ARG), 91,67 Punkte
2. Tom Justice (GBR), 89,33 Punkte
3. Kieran Reilly (GBR), 86,33 Punkte
4. Tom van den Bogaard (NLD), 81,67 Punkte
5. Sergio Layos (ESP), 78,67 Punkte
6. Paul Thölen (GER), 77,50 Punkte

Best Trick: Kieran Reilly (GBR), 360 Double Tailwhip to Barspin über die Spine

Video: Michael Lorenz” – Freedom BMX

Paul Tholen OFF Wethepeople

June 7, 2018

Paul Tholen is no longer riding for Wethepeople!

From today on I will no longer be riding for @wethepeoplebmx. I’m very thankful for all the support they gave me and the chance to ride for such a big and progressive brand which I will always be a fan of. Special thanks to Dave. You’re the man. Hope to see you soon. Off to a new chapter… #bmx #thankyou

A post shared by Paul Thoelen (@paulthoelen) on Jun 7, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

Here’s some sponsor news for you! It looks like Paul Tholen is no longer riding for Wethepeople! No word on what was the reason for the change, but it sounds like it was on good terms and that Paul might just have a new opportunity in the works. We’ll keep you posted when we hear about his next moves.