Why Freestyle BMX Matters for Your Peaxel Lineup Right Now

Freestyle BMX is having a moment. Since its Olympic debut, the discipline has exploded with new competitions, national championships, and World Cup events that create consistent scoring opportunities on Peaxel. If you’re building lineups this June, you need to understand which riders are peaking and which events actually move the needle.

Unlike BMX Racing—where gate starts and sprint finishes dominate—Freestyle BMX Park rewards technical difficulty, execution, and creativity. That means rider form matters differently here. A single landed trick can swing a score dramatically, and riders who’ve recently debuted new combinations tend to carry that momentum into subsequent events.

How Peaxel Scoring Works for Freestyle BMX

Before picking your lineup, you need to understand what drives points. On Peaxel, Freestyle BMX athletes earn fantasy points based on competition results, podium finishes, and breakthrough performances. National championship wins, World Cup placements, and notable trick progressions all contribute to an athlete’s scoring potential.

The key mechanic: you’re selecting athlete cards and building lineups around upcoming event windows. When your selected riders compete and perform well, you score. When they rest or underperform, you don’t. Simple—but the strategy comes from knowing which riders have events coming up and who’s in form.

Check out the full list of disciplines on Peaxel’s sports page to see how Freestyle BMX fits alongside other extreme sports in your portfolio.

Xavier Gilbee: The Obvious Anchor Pick

Start here. Xavier Gilbee just won the 2026 Australian BMX Freestyle Park National Championships at age 19, landing a run that included a 720 whip and multiple triple whips. That’s elite-level difficulty, and he executed it under pressure against more experienced riders.

What makes Gilbee valuable right now is trajectory. He moved from Victoria to Queensland specifically to train at a higher level, and that sacrifice is paying off. He’s not just winning domestically—he’s actively building toward international World Cup events. If you’re looking for a rider who’ll have multiple scoring opportunities this summer, grab his card.

Risk level: Low. He’s in form, he’s competing, and his trick difficulty is proven.

Dylan Devitt: High Ceiling, Event-Dependent

Here’s where it gets interesting. Dylan Devitt from Kingaroy, Queensland, landed the world’s first 360 Nothing Front Bike Flip in November 2023—a trick that took 700 attempts over 11 days. That level of innovation signals a rider who scores high when he competes in judged formats.

The catch: Devitt’s value depends on his competition schedule. He trains rigorously and participates in various events, but his focus on trick progression means he’s selective. When he does compete, expect him to push difficulty boundaries that judges reward.

For your lineup, Devitt is a high-upside play. If you know he’s entering an event, slot him in. If not, keep him on your bench. Add his card at Peaxel and monitor his activity.

Risk level: Medium. High reward when active, zero points when resting.

Alice Kapel’son: The Versatile Mid-Tier Option

Alice Kapel’son offers something different. Based in Saint Petersburg, she’s been riding since 2019 and brings an athletic background that includes football, volleyball, swimming, and rhythmic gymnastics. That cross-training shows in her riding—she’s adaptable, resilient, and technically consistent.

She also works as a BMX trainer, which means she’s embedded in the community and likely competing at regional events regularly. For fantasy purposes, that consistency matters. She won’t spike your lineup with a world-first trick, but she won’t disappear from competition either.

Use her as a steady mid-tier pick when top riders like Gilbee or Devitt have gaps in their schedules. Her card is available at Peaxel.

Risk level: Low to medium. Steady performer without massive upside.

Nikolas Manrique: The European Flex Pick

If your gameweek includes European jam sessions or showcase events, consider Nikolas Manrique. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, he’s now based in France and actively competes in BMX freestyle showcases and park sessions across Europe.

Manrique’s value is his activity level. He’s constantly riding, posting clips, and participating in community events. That engagement translates to more frequent scoring opportunities—even if they’re smaller than national championship wins.

Honestly, Manrique is the pick for weeks when the major stars are inactive. He fills gaps in your lineup and keeps points flowing. Grab him at Peaxel.

Risk level: Low. Frequent activity, modest individual scores.

Building Your June 2026 Freestyle BMX Lineup

Here’s the tactical summary for this gameweek:

  • Anchor: Xavier Gilbee—in form, proven difficulty, competing internationally
  • High upside: Dylan Devitt—monitor his schedule, deploy when active
  • Steady fill: Alice Kapel’son—consistent regional performer
  • Flex: Nikolas Manrique—European activity, community events

This combination balances risk across different rider profiles and geographic event calendars. You’re covered whether the big competitions fire or the schedule stays quiet.

What to Watch This Month

Keep an eye on World Cup announcements and national championship schedules. Freestyle BMX Park events cluster around summer months in the Southern Hemisphere and transition periods in Europe. Riders like Gilbee who’ve just won domestic titles often get invited to international showcases—those invitations create scoring opportunities you can anticipate.

The best Peaxel players don’t just react. They track calendars, follow rider activity, and position their lineups before events hit. If you want to get serious about fantasy Freestyle BMX, start building your athlete card collection at Peaxel now—before the summer competition window peaks.