Freestyle Blog: January 2008

Thursday, January 31, 2008

Video: Aaron Renfro in Tulsa OK.

BMX Link Dump

Estonia update from Defgrip

New DK/RT Frame

Corey Martinez's United Trinity frame

Odyssey flatland rider Terry Adams wins 1st place in Australia

Odyssey has pictures of the team in Estonia at Simpel Session '08

Volume Bikes has a mini Q&A with Skinny in their news section.

Random VOD - Robber Shoots himself in the Nuts

Random Video of the Day. A robber accidentally shoots himself
through one testicle while robbing a store... classic.

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Epic - Lakai Fully Flared

It's going to be awesome if the production values in BMX ever get near as high as skateboarding... amazing.

New Sputnic Flow Rider - Casey Strong

Sputnic has added Casey Strong to their flow team and has a web video just in case you want to see whether or not he's worthy of such status. Congrats to him. Now go watch the video.

Sputnic
Casey Strong Web Video
Sputnic MySpace

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Sputnic's Ryan Flesch

Kurtis Elwell Video on Lotek

There is a sweet video of Kurtis Elwell posted on the Lotek site.

Watch the Kurtis Elwell video.

Lotek Shoes

Free Tulsa DVD form Profile

Plan on buying a new hub or crank set? If you buy Profile you'll be surprised to find a shiny new Tulsa Roadtrip DVD from the Profile team inside that box. So if you were even thinking about buying one of those new WHITE mini hubs or Wake sprockets... do it now!

Profile Racing
Buy Profile Parts at Empire BMX

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Give D Edit - Leftover Mix on Defgrip

Having your cameras jacked would tend to slow down web edits for most people. Not the Give D guys. They have a new web edit up on Defgrip. Yeah so it's called "leftovers"... big deal, it's still badass and it looks like they are still having more fun than most so check it out.

Give D Clothing
Give D Web Edit #3 on Defgrip
Defgrip Main

Video: Mankind Team at Simpel Session 2008

Dominik at Woozy is living behind the computer these days. Here's yet another edit from Simpel Session '08. This time it's the Mankind BMX team in Estonia. Watch Ronnie Napolitan, Bommel Mager, Martyn Cooper and special guest Ben Hennon

Mankind Bikes
WoozyBMX

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Fly Bikes Team at Simpel Session 2008
Eastpak Team at Simpel Session 2008
Vans Team at Simpel Session 2008

Video: Ricky Moseley gets bloody...

Ricky tried a pendulum over the box jump backwards at Autumn Ramp Park. He somehow fell and hit his head on the ground and knocked himself out even though he was wearing his helmet. He was ok after the staples. He did a flair on a 3 ft quarter pipe 48 hours later.

Aaron Ross Video Bike Check - Sunday Frame

Ok, so it looks like Woozy has the most current Aaron Ross video bike check.

"we ran into Aaron in estonia and he wanted to talk a little about his sponsorship situation and stuff like that. we hope you kids know whats up now. this is the man himself letting you know whats really going on - does get any better than that ? aaron rocks !" -- WoozyBMX

Monday, January 28, 2008

Defgrip Exclusive ComeUp DVD trailer

Head over to Defgrip to watch an exclusive trailer of TheComeUpDVD.

There's a lot of talk about this DVD and from what I hear and see so far it seems like it's going to be really good. I heard there's some crazy shit going down and I'm pretty excited to see JJ Palmere's part.
There better not even be ONE indian giver in it!

Watch TheComeUpDVD trailer

*Edit - the last few seconds are not loading but according to Adam all you are missing is “a half cab barspin and “OUT NOW” in big letters”

Video: Josh Betley, Alfredo Mancuso, Ryan Mills Mix

Somehow I forgot to post this. Josh Betley, Alfredo Mancuso, Ryan Mills riding some parks and street. Chalk up another fakie frontflip.

Video: Aaron Ross Video Bike Check

This post will be kind of funny if you have read this. But this video is still worth a peek if only for the riding bits at the end.
--spotted on the Etnies site

frame - 2008 FBM Master Blaster 20.75"
forks - Odyssey Director Fork
bars - Odyssey Aaron Ross Spacebars
stem - Odyssey Elementary Stem V3
cranks - Wombolt cranks
pedals - Odyssey Jim C. trailmix
sprocket - Odyssey Vermont
chain- 410
rims - Odyssey Lite
hubs - Odyssey back - front Gsport
tires - Odyssey Path - back Aitken
seat - Odyssey Veteran Saddle
post - Odyssey intac
brakes - Odyssey Evo2
brake lever - Odyssey small
bar ends - Odyssey Par Ends
pegs - Odyssey Jpegs
grips - Prototype Aaron Ross keyboard grips

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Aaron Ross Bike Check
Aaron Ross Leaves FBM
Video: Aaron Ross
Aaron Ross Pics

Video: Vans Team at Simpel Session '08

Another sweet Woozy edit featuring Chase Hawk, Gary Young, Scotty Cranmer, and Bruno Hoffman.

Filmed and edited by Dominik Wrobel

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Eastpak Team at Simpel Session 2008
Fly Bikes Team at Simpel Session 2008
Mankind Team at Simpel Session 2008

Video: Eastpak Team at Simpel Session '08

The Eastpak Team shredding at Simpel Session.
--Spotted on Woozy

Riders include:
Hanuu Cools
Ben Hennon
Bruno Hoffman
Stefan Lantschner
Daniel Penafiel
Arthur Dietrich
filmed and edited by Dominik Wrobel

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Video: Vans Team at Simpel Session '08
Mankind Team at Simpel Session 2008
Fly Bikes Team at Simpel Session 2008

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Simpel Session '08 BMX Results

Garrett Reynolds' Run
After this video is done there will be a pop-up menu on the right of the video that gives you the option to watch the other runs.

BMX Results:
1. Garrett Reynolds
2. Gary Young
3. Daniel Dhers
4. Colin Mackay
5. Scotty Cranmer
6. Tyler Morrow
7. Kym Grosser
8. Morgan Wade
9. Chase Hawk
10. Jason Phelan

The only thing I have to say is it was fun to watch but Garrett pretty much owned it...

Video: H-Town Throwdown 3

The skatepark in in Hackettstown, New Jersey recently held a rad BMX contest, and Vital BMX has got two videos to show you everything that went down. Both Jamaican and Larry Rhodes came through with great edits, so be sure to check them both out.

Jamaican Edit

Larry Rhodes Edit

Aaron Ross on Sunday

Well, earlier this week we found out that Aaron Ross and FBM parted ways. All the speculation is over now as Aaron has been riding a Sunday frame at the 2008 Simpel Session in Estonia. I had heard that Catfish had called this out during qualifiers but i was still hesitant to post it.

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Aaron Ross Leaves FBM

Watch Simpel Session Finals on BMXfactor

If you are having lag try hitting the MENU button and increasing buffer to 5...

Simpel Session '08 Contest Details

BMX STREET
(prize purse 6000 EUR)
In the qualification rounds riders are split randomly in groups of 4 people. The contest will be organized in jam format where 4 people ride by turns in session of 8 minutes. The overall amount of 96 riders is divided in half - two heats. First heat - 48 riders has practice time of one hour. Then each jam group has 8 minutes time to ride the course (no extra tricks in qualifyings when the time is over!). After group nr 12 there is an hour break and practice time for the second heat (12 groups of 4 riders). Then we will hold the qualification for second heat. Score range in qualifying is 20-100 from each judge, 3 average scores are taken into account (lower and higher score will be eliminated).
20 riders will qualify for the finals where riders are formed into groups according to their placing in qualifyings. Each group has the time of 10 minutes + last trick/set of tricks. Score range in finals is 70-100. The BMX jury will consist of five international experts.

Simpel Session '08 Video

Saturday Simpel Session compilation video.

Here are Saturday's BMX street Qualifiers:
1. Garrett Reynolds
2. Daniel Dhers
3. Scotty Cranmer
4. Gary Young
5. Tyler Morrow
6. Ben Hennon
7. Chase Hawk
8. Colin Mackay
9. Anthony Napolitan
10. Morgan Wade
11. Maxime Chaveron
12. Kym Grosser
13. Brad Simms
14. Mike Miller
15. Bruno Hoffman
16. Jason Phelan
17. Michael Beran
17. Aaron Ross

Don’t miss the finals today! Keep in mind the event is in Estonia, so if you’re on the West Coast in the USA, it is ten hours ahead! East would be 7 hours ahead.
Simpel Session 2008

Saturday, January 26, 2008

Video: SWBMX Ditch Edit

SWBMX has uploaded a new ditch edit. Watch it or else...

Video: Josh Betley & KC Badger

Josh Betley & KC Badger shred some Arizona street and park.

Friday, January 25, 2008

Video: On The Low

On The Low - Flatland Trailer

Check out this trailer for "On The Low". I am always impressed by good flatland riding because it takes so much more patience and mental focus then people think. The video is scheduled to come out in March 2008 but until then, peep this trailer.
--Spotted on the FATBMX.

Video: Crash Compilation 2

Crash Compilation. Watch BMXers get worked.

Nathan Williams Goes United Pro

United has given Nathan Williams the bump up onto the Pro team. He joins his buddy Corey Williams, Kye Forte, Ricky Feather, Caleb Kilby, Ryan Metro, Leo Forte, and Robin Fenlon and everyone knew it was just a matter of time cuz this kid is a shredder.

Peg vs. Skull

Peg vs. Skull... guess who wins?

PEG TO THE SKULL - STEPHENS STORY
"its true!
but not such a good thing,
last weekend i was riding trails (saturday arvo), i nose cased the last in the line, thankfully with noone behind me, and went OTB. From that point, everything went wrong, i hit the dirt, the bike went up over my back and i got a peg to the head, and we all know that pegs are harder than a porn star on viagra.
Basically from that point, i just got up onto all fours, chucked off my helmet, while noticing a torrent of blood pissing from my head, like seriously pissing out, so off came the shirt and it went straight to the head.
I hung round for a bit, called my dad and he came to pick me up, i was ages from home though. When he got there some white shit was on my shirt, dad joked that it was probably brains, i'll get back to that later."

Pretty gnarly. Make sure to head over to zombiebmx and read the whole story. There are more pics as well.

Aaron Ross Leaves FBM

Aaron Ross will part ways with FBM. There has been a ton of speculation about this recently but now you can read everything. Aaron and Steve Crandall have released statements.

This is straight from the official press release:

What Aaron Ross wrote:

"So three years ago was the first time I ever talked to Crandall in my life. I was a scared little kid that wanted nothing more then to ride a bike and have some fun. I was nervous as hell on the phone and the big talk was all about if I would fit in on the team since I have never drank in my life. I did not know how well I would fit in and how road trips would go. Crandall talks to me for a while and told me all about the two Tony's and how they were not drinkers and by the end of the phone call I was on FBM and ready to go. So a few months later was Road Fools 14 and that was the first time I met Crandall and the rest was a blast. We had the best of times over seas and on road trips. I never had any idea bike riding would do what it has done, but I go outside ride like I am 12. I could not ever have pick a better team then FBM to get into this whole thing. We had the sweetest team with the two Tony's , Cameron Wood, Derrick Girard and Tag. I was able to design shirt with glasses on them, a Saved by the Bell themed frame with some bright colors and loved it all. Now FBM and I are going in different directions and we both are ready to accomplish new things. It has been one of the roughest months of the past few years because I have to move from a company that I have real friends, and not only Crandall, but Big Dave who makes the most kick ass bikes, John Lee who is the best person to talk too when calling up to the shop, John Paul who is just a funny guy, and Erbs who is a guy that has helped me out more then you can imagine. It’s been a good time the last 3 years and I would not change one thing. I want to say that I came into this all with dudes I saw while I was growing up and I am leaving with these guys as some of my best friends. I love all the dudes at FBM and my family and I thank all of those guys for everything the last 3 years, letting me have some of the best times, and I wish everyone at FBM the best of luck.

Have fun everyday!
Aaron"

What Steve Crandall Wrote:

"I think it was the winter in 2005 while on a road trip through Texas. I was visiting with Tom and Tina from Empire, and their first video was about to be released. Tina had mentioned one of their riders might be a good person to consider helping out. I saw a preview of the video, and was in shock as this kid riding a blue PW Moto was doing shit I hadn't seen before, and to the upbeat tempo of some country music - "If you're going to play Texas, you got to have a fiddle in the band". His name was Aaron Ross, and he walked to the tune of a thrown bicycle with a loose hub guard. Fast forward a few months and Aaron has gone from shop supported FBM flow guy, to a rising star rookie pro. Cranking out amazing video parts, with a line of Adam Roye inspired T-shirts and a pro model frame with outrageous graphics and color ways. The next couple of years ended up being a good time with Aaron growing as a professional rider, filming for various sponsors and road trips, traveling the world for various contests, and the like. This year all of the above culminated into a whirlwind of X-games podium finishes, breakthrough video parts, and a NORA win in Las Vegas.

With all of that, the offers started rolling in, to the point where FBM couldn't realistically provide Aaron the same things that another company could potentially provide. Our relationship was good, but it was obvious that more opportunity might exist by taking a different route. After a good talk, it was agreed that Aaron should explore these other offers, and see what's out there for him. As a sponsor, our goal was to support Aaron the best we could, and right now that includes letting go of an amazing rider, so he can do what's best for him. The results from our Sponsor/rider relationship proved successful, and a strong friendship remains, and I look forward to seeing what Aaron can accomplish in his next chapter.

Thanks Aaron, and good luck

- Crandall/ FBM Bikes."

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Video: How to Grind Rails

Owain Clegg shows you how to do some tricks down rails. Pre knee explosion...

Video: Simpel Session Update - Friday Morning

This video is hillarious and has Catfish in it doing some sort of MTV Cribs spoof in Estonia. There will be a lot of crazy shit going down this weekend at the Simpel Session and hopefully it's all caught on camera. The video is kind of NSFW so make sure your mom is not looking over your shoulder when you watch it.

spotted on RideUk

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Video: FedEX Halfpipe Commercial

I have never seen this before because I never really watch TV. After having worked on TV shows for so long I pretty much can't stand TV anymore but this commercial is pretty funny and you should watch it...

Video: Samson Ross' Video

Nice video with some chill riding. Spotted on Diversitybmx.

Random Video of the Day - FBM

Spotted on FBM

Spy Shots: Mitch Yeates Signature Simple Frame

The photos of the Mitch Yeates signature Simple frame have been released.

The frame has really tiny dropouts, a smaller bottom bracket tube, a partially exposed internal headset, and weighs 4.4 pounds just to name a few things.

It's still a prototype but you can check out all the pictures on the RideUK website because they aren't even on the Simple website as of this post.

Simple BMX
RideUK
Mitch Yeates' Simple Frame

Video: Christian Rigal on Vital

Christian Rigal rips it up in this video. Park and street footy for you to check out courtesy of VitalBMX.

Video: DFTU Mixellaneous

Pretty cool street video with some chill riding in it, all from over the pond. It's got a ton of different riders in it. Pretty funny to hear English people yelling "holla" with their accents...
Spotted on Streetphire

Riders include:
Josh Bedford
Marv
Mike Mills
Cleggnaught
London Kronik
Mouse
Andy Hall
2 Street
The Rookie
Joe Cox
Tom Finch
Kenny B
Weinerman
Newrocks
Mainy
The Scout
Cookie
Scott Taylor
Dan Cox
James Cox

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Video: Ian Schwartz - Lotek Mixtape Volume 1

Here's some freecoaster riding courtesy of Ian Schwartz.

Video: Dennis Enarson 360 Triple Tailwhip

Dennis Enarson pulls a 360 triple tailwhip in a Dew Tour practice session.
I find it amazing that he is 16 years old. Or is he 17 yet?
Kid can shred that's all i know... hot fiyah son!

Video: The Taste of Concrete

All I gotta say is... you weren't even close buddy.
Best quote is -
Dude#1 "my teeth are screwed up now".
Dude#2 "Nah you can just get caps or whatever"

Classic... the writers are on strike but you can't write good comedy like this...

Video: Boneyard Jam

Random Links and Videos - 1/23/08

The Brokeback Cowboy Heath Ledger died yesterday at the age of 28 of an apparent sleeping pill overdose. I would joke about it but the part that is not funny is that he leaves behind a young child that will grow up without him but I'm sure that child will have a trust fund based on Heath's money and the fact that he will no longer have to pay his $26,000 per month rent. All that $money$ might help smooth out the rough spots of childhood... or not.

Speaking of trust fund babies here is a picture of Paris Hilton and Jared Leto mourning the death of their fellow celeb. Pour some Cristal out on the ground for Heath...

Diddy is changing his name again...pretend you don't care...but you do

Driverless cars in the urban environment - Video

Totally freaking out while using drugs - Video

A funny video about G-spots that you won't find funny because
you've never had a girlfriend and your chances don't look good

Some webcam dancer video that's NSFW

Ernie and Bert go metal.

Bijou Phillips gets asked her opinion about Heath Ledger's death because
she's famous...well, kind of. She articulates her feelings so well.
"I've met him a few times... It's just not cool.. it's gotta stop" she said.

An Awesome Photoshop lesson because you really suck at Photoshop!

A chick fight video that is old as the internet but
I still have fun watching.

Self induced swirly. Caught with your
toilet mounted spy cam... pervert.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Video: Radiohead Scotch Mist

Radiohead ushered in 2008 by webcasting live in-studio performances of songs from In Rainbows on New Year's Eve. Over an Hour long, there are 7 videos here. Watch them consecutively and you'll feel like you were there in the studio instead of at home by yourself watching the ball drop on TV, which you were. Enjoy.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Radiohead Scotch Mist Part 4

Radiohead Scotch Mist Part 5

Radiohead Scotch Mist Part 6

Radiohead Scotch Mist Part 7

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F15teen Magazine

F15teen Magazine just dropped and it's dope.

I'm really psyched on this web magazine because it features a different side of BMX. Let's face it, there's a reason that there are so many artists, designers, photographers and creative people in the BMX community... it's because BMX is a creative sport. This magazine aims to showcase those that have a role in the artistic side of our sport.

This first issue has interviews with Defgrip and MacNeil art director Harrison Boyce, photographer Chris Hill-Scott, and filmmaker Steve Olpin. There are opportunities to have your work displayed in the next issues and it's available as a download in PC and MAC or you can just view it online. It looks amazing and the content is great... the downloadable flash version even has embedded videos inside..SICK! I can't wait for the next issue already.

note - if you download it it will be an .exe file but don't worry it is not a program that you need to install. It just starts a Flash viewer. It's totally legit.

F15teen Magazine

Video: Jay Miron on MTV Cribs

Jay Miron does MTV Cribs and shows off his humble condo.

Jay Miron
MacNeil Bikes

Random Video of the Day

Trailor
this video is a little old but i'm FEEEELING it!

Video: Eddie Cleveland - Lotek Mix Tape 1

Some Eddie Cleveland goodness for you.

Eddie Cleveland Interview in RideUK

New Insight Ad

The latest Insight ad has come out. There are 7 total ads now and if you look back at all of them you'll see that the series has come full circle. The Latest ad looks just like the first except for the actual photo so I would think that means that this is the last of the series before the video drops.

I could be wrong though. Head over to Defgrip to see the ad fullsize and you can check all 6 of the previous ads too.

The Insight video will feature Mike Brennan, Jerad Washington, Davey Watson, Chester Blacksmith, Darryl Tocco, and Dakota Roche. Be sure to check it out.

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Monday, January 21, 2008

RIDEbmx Issue 142

Head over to RIDEbmx to get the sneak preview of what's inside the latest issue of RIDEbmx magazine.

It's the annual photo issue with Corey Bohan on the cover airing a quarter in front of a waterfall...awesome. Besides having tons of photos there are some great articles including a Mat Hoffman Q&A.

Go read the preview at RIDEbmx or subscribe and get a free gift.

RIDEbmx.com
Subscribe to RIDEbmx magazine

cover photo by Jeff Zielinski

Video: Dew Tour - The Ultimate Mix

I'm still trying to catch up with all my posts and news so a few of these might be a couple days old but i need to post them anyways.

Vital BMX has put together their "Ultimate Dew Tour Remix" that has highlights of the whole year and all the most insane circus tricks caught on video. It's pretty much all bangers. Watch this video to see riding from Scotty Cranmer, Morgan Wade, Garrett Reynolds, Dave Mirra, Dennis Enarson, Corey Bohan, Chris Doyle, Mike Aitken, Dave Dillewaard, Josh Harrington, and tons more.

Video: How Not to Flip a Spine

Spotted on the ComeUp (i think)

Sunday, January 20, 2008

Just got back

Just got back in town earlier and I am too tired to really post anything but keep checking because I have a couple bike checks and interviews coming up real soon. Andy Martinez and his new signature frame prototype, Ryan Smith, and an Interview with Jeremie Infelise.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

no posts

i'm going out of town for a few days so i won't be able to post because my laptop got stolen.
Sorry about that and thanks for being patient.

Will post more soon...

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Video: Alex Liiv Scarred

MTV's show Scarred has clips from all different types of sports, not just BMX. As fun as it is to watch inline skaters rack their nuts on rails... I find that I am drawn to the BMX clips only because it terrifies me that something like this could happen to me or any of my friends.

That said, I am not hopping 24 stairs to flat. Or in this case I should say to a flattened face. Alex Liiv was bored one day and decided to hop a double set. His wheel totally collapsed and he tastes the pavement.

What I'm wondering is did he laced that rim himself or did he just reach the physical stress limit of that rim? Watch this and start second guessing your bigger tricks...

Classic Video Post: Ruben Alcantara

There are only a handful of riders that go as fast and as big as Ruben but some people may say none do it with such style. Watching Ruben ride bmx is like watching birds soar. Sometimes you get so used to seeing smiths grinds and manuals at 1mph that you forget how fun it is to watch the big stuff...

Monday, January 14, 2008

How to: Rail Hop with Aaron Bostrom

RideBMX has posted another How To video. This one has Aaron Bostrom teaching you how to Rail Hop. Check it out - How to Rail Hop With Aaron Bostrom

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Brandon Hoerres Bike Check

Brandon Hoerres just built a new Mutiny Nocturnal so Gaz did a bike check. I like that Mutiny sprizzzocket that he's rockin. Read about Brandon's new whip here.

There's also some other pics of the 45th street ditch and the 5 hip ditch.

And lastly, read the Neil Harrington's story about how his cat Eden went AWOL only to be found 5 weeks later.

Don't forget to read the Brandon Hoerres interview if you missed it!

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Saturday, January 12, 2008

Video: Chester Blacksmith Scarred

Remember when this ad for the Insight video came out? You may have read about what happened to Chester Blacksmith while filming for the Insight video but he actually did an MTV Scarred segment complete with leg snap footy.

I came across this and just had to post it. Gnarly. I don't care what anybody says... BMX is way more dangerous than skateboarding.

Friday, January 11, 2008

Ask Corey Martinez

This is all directly from the DIG website --

"We're featuring a Corey Martinez interview in issue 63 of Dig, and we're looking for some help on this one. Corey has requested that he'd liked the interview questions to come from all sorts of people, not one interviewer going head to head with him.

So we're putting out the call for anyone and everyone to send in your questions for the Corey Martinez interview. Please include your name and hometown along with a question in an e-mail to us. We're looking for anything you can think of regarding Corey Martinez. Send that to info@digbmx.com with the words 'Corey Martinez interview' in the subject field.

Your name will be featured alongside the question in the interview, and everyone in your town will want to be like you, so get busy thinking up a question for T-Nez..."

DigBMX website
Contest Info
Subscribe to DIGBMX

Jim Cielencki Extra Footage

Head over to the Sunday site to watch a video of Jim Cielencki doing all kinds of crazy and different stuff on various street obstacles.

Sunday Bikes

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Video: Formby Jay AKA - Jay Richardson

I met Jay and Neil when they were in Austin last summer on holiday. Both these guys were so fucking cool and just destroyed any spots we hit. I remember Jay eyeing up the Jefferson ledge for a minute then proceeding to go full speed at it, bunny hop up the curb, hop up the hubba ledge to tailwhip off... first try. I'm sure you'll be seeing a lot more of Formby Jay soon as well. He's got a new ad in the current RideUK and then there's this video which is pretty mellow but sweet.

Deviant BMX

How to: 540 with Ben Snowden

RideBMX has been stepping up their game with the videos lately. Yesterday they had a How To install brakes video and today they have How To 540 with Ben Snowden.

Ben Snowden really explains things very well going into detail about how to approach the trick on different types of ramps, your mindset and how to build your confidence.

So head over there to watch it and make sure to watch all of it because there's a bit of shredding at the end.

How To 540 With Ben Snowden

Thursday, January 10, 2008

Video: Tom Blyth's Part from Voices

Well, I came across this and figured it would be alright to post...

FBM's new DIG Ad

Tom Blyth is in FBM's new DIGBMX ad with a busted knee. Get well soon!

Head over to FBM to check out some other pics too including Tom doing an uprail to no-hander... sweet.

Click photo for larger version

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Video: Luke Parslow

I just came across this Luke Parslow video on BNQT. A backflip turndown and a double backflip... these Aussies love the dirt. No wonder he won Dew Tour.

And here's an older video of him doing a no-handed frontflip.

Video: Brian Kachinski web movie

Check out this Brian Kachinski web movie from UGP.
Spotted on the Etnies site.

Video: Brakeless In L.A. Street Mix

Riding in LA with Drew York, Eric Holley, Josh Scherle, and Miles Rogish.

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Video: Tulsa Vagabonds in LA

Video: Woodward Indoor Sessions

Here is a video from VitalBMX that has Jeremiah Smith, Ronnie Napolitan, Anthony Napolitan, Vinnie Vasquez, and Rylan Bennett shredding at Woodward. What's with all those Lazy-Boy recliners at the 1:13 mark?

Terrible One Fakie Contest

Terrible One is having a fakie air contest at the T-1 ramp on Saturday, Feb. 2nd. The ramp opens at 1pm... see you there!

Video: Self Expression Full Legth Video

Self Expression from Platypus films on Vimeo.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Air Jordan XX3 Unveiled (officially)

Today, in New York, Jordan Brand officially unveiled the Air Jordan XX3, the high anticipated 23rd iteration of the worlds most respected and innovative basketball shoe.

I personally think this is the ugliest shoe I have ever seen and I'm sure it will be a big hit in the ghetto with the crack dealers for no other fact that dealers love to wear expensive basketball shoes... and these are expensive indeed. Suggested retail is $230.

Nike claims that "details in the development and design of the shoe seek to reduce waste and allow for the use of environmentally preferred materials wherever possible—all without compromising athletic performance". Sure, whatever you say. Propaganda and marketing speak all sounds the same.

Read the entire article at Sneakernews.com.

Or to see some really good shoes check out:
Lotek Brand
Orchid Footwear
Etnies
Vans

Video: Chicks Ride BMX in the Nude

Umm... NSFW. I honestly have no clue what this video is about and what it for but really, who cares?

Sergio Layos Bonus Video on Woozy

There is a Sergio Layos bonus video section over on WoozyBMX. Head over there to watch him rip some trails and cement parks. Check out the video here - Sergio Layos Bonus video.

filmed an edited by Dominik Wrobel
photography by Rutger Pauw

Ian Schwartz Interview

Ian Schwartz is definitely a different type of rider. He follows his own path and pushes himself in new directions, constantly improving and progressing.

Ride UK has an interview with him in which he talks a bit about the Dubai Xgames that he competed in, Slim Jims, and the craziness that is Dubai.

RideUK
Ian Schwartz Interview
Sunday Bikes

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Ian Schwart'z Crazy Bike Check

Video: Flatland from TGM

New flatland video from The Green Mile featuring Jason Forde, Phil Dolan, Shane Badman, Effraim Catlow, and Mario Carlese.

Alistair Whitton Bike Check

There is an Alistair Whitton bike check on the MacNeil site. Get there to check out his bike and some great photography by Jordan Vilanna.

While you're there make sure to check the main page to see the results of the F.A.C.E. pedal contest. You'll never guess what the hell F.A.C.E stands for.

MacNeil Bikes
Alistair Whitton Bike Check

Monday, January 7, 2008

Dakota Roche Video Bike Check

RideBMX has a video bike check of Dakota Roche's whip. Check it out to find out what he says is the downside to not having brakes, how often he gets a whole new bike, and how he mods his bikes. I had no idea Dakota Roche was that short... i guess because ho goes so big.

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Dakota Roche Video Bike Check
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Video: Crash Compilation

I have no idea what video this is from...looks like a Props logo on there though?

Preview: DIG BMX MAG #62

Head over to Defgrip to
check out the Preview of the new DIG BMX magazine, issue #62. There are a bunch of pictures to go along with the overview of whats in this new issue.

There are feature articles with Mike Aitken, Geoff Slattery, and Justin Simpson. Mikey Aitken has the cover shot which looks so sweet.

If you don't have a subscription you can get one by going to the subscription site.

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Video: Del Age 11 Vs. Daniel Dhers

Ok, maybe that might be a bit of an exaggeration but if this Del kid is this good at age 11, then when he does turn 22 he will pretty much own the Dew Tour or Xgames if they are still around. At age 11 he's firing out 360-whips over a box jump, double-tailwhips on a quarter, and tailwhips over a coping spine...FTW? Daniel Dhers and Scotty Cranmer should watch their backs. Check out this surreal video.

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Del's Profile on VitalBmx

Friday, January 4, 2008

Brian Foster Trails Video on the FIT site

There's a web video of Brian Foster killing it at the Hidden Valley Trails. That guy just flows and airs so high...amazing. The video was edited by Dakota Roche.

Check out the video directly by clicking here.

Fit Bike Website

Video: Harry Main

This kid has got some dialed tricks. That flair to manny 180... FTW?
Spotted on RideUK.

Video: Misha from Freak Show

Platypus Films from Russia proudly presents their 2006 vid "Freak Show". Four parts all available for viewing on Vimeo. Check out these 2 or you can go here to check out the rest of the series and a bunch of other videos they have there... definitely worth a look.

misha from Freak Show 2006 from Platypus films on Vimeo.

Video: Trans Am Bowl Jam

Trans Am distribution, home of Little Devil and Orchid Footwear, recently held an open house where riders could check out the warehouse and ride the incredible Trans Am bowl. Larry Rhodes was on hand to film this video for Vital BMX featuring Randy Brown, Brad Gethard, Aaron Buckley, Lumpy, Van Homan, Brian Foster, and Geoff Slattery.

Video: Firsthand Ryan Guettler

Ryan Guettler is a pretty big name in BMX. I guess when you get to a certain level you probably need to have your own website like ryanguettler.com. He was on FuelTV's Firsthand a little while ago and you can watch that here along with some of his other videos...

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