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Through The Lens: Travel Life

January 30, 2013

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In BMX there is nothing better than getting out there, rounding up a crew and hitting the road. For this week’s column the goal was to inspire you to want to get up, get out and make that happen. I recently got a call from my good friend Josh Betley letting me know that he is on a trip right now with a bunch of German riders including Daniel Tuente, Moritz Nussbaumer, Reto Rominger, and Julian Madrzak. They happened to be cruising around in an RV just traveling and living it up. He wanted to see if I was down to meet up and shoot some stuff with the crew and I couldn’t help but see this as a perfect opportunity to do a little bit of a travel themed column. Some of the best experiences of my life have happened on the road and nothing inspires me to shoot more than when I am on a trip no matter how short or long it may be. There is just something about getting packed up and setting out on an adventure that is so inspiring to me. That’s honestly my favorite part of being a photographer is seeing new places and photographing them along the way. Also you just never know what might happen out there and sometimes having no plan is the best plan you can have. Sit back and get ready to check out what their trip is all about.

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Photogallery: Nick Jones 2012

January 29, 2013

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It’s crazy to think that 2012 is already over and we’re already almost a full month into 2013. Maybe it’s just me, but it feels like time keeps going faster and faster by the day. If you were checking out The Union last year, you would have seen a ton of awesome photogalleries that we posted from up and coming photographers all around the world.

One of those photographers was Nick Jones. Since his photogallery dropped, I’ve been seeing his photos popping up all over the place and they’re just getting better and better. It’s almost weird for me to say “up and coming” with Nick since he’s definitely up now days.

The other day Nick hit me up with an idea to do a photogallery featuring one photo from every month of last year that he took. When I took a look at the photos, I knew I couldn’t pass this one up. The photogallery is a real good mix of riding and lifestyle shots that you won’t want to miss. Let’s take a look!

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOGALLERY BY CLICKING HERE!

Video Recap: 1/21 – 1/27

January 28, 2013

A little later than planned, but that’s okay! Here’s the Video Recap featuring all of the best videos that popped up in the Daily Section from last week in one place. This past week was a hell of a good one with a bunch of dialed BMX videos from riders like Florent Soulas, Brian Kachinsky, Mike Curley, Fathead, Mat Hoffman, Van Homan, Josh Heino, Shawn “Elf” Walters, Mike Vockenson, Mike Brennan, Anthony Perrin and more! There were also a few new tricks that were dropped this week that will blow your mind. Check it all out!

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Products: Vol. XXXXI

January 27, 2013

Sorry for the delay on this weeks Products column! The BV Jam took up all of my time so I had to bump it to Sunday this week. Either way, here it is! This week we’re going to take a closer look at the Sunday Funday frame, Hoffman‘s Dinky sprocket, Fit‘s DLR stem, Profile Racing‘s new GDH cranks colorway and FBM‘s CB4K fork. Let’s take a look!

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Photogallery: Troy McMurray Benefit

January 24, 2013

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All photos and words by Ted Van Orman

I was introduced to Troy McMurray in 1996 on the cover of RideBMX. For years, I watched as he progressed in the BMX spotlight with raw and unorthodox style. Troy could ride everything and ride it like no one else. Using a short and stout frame to win huge street comps and throw the biggest 180 barspins the dirt circuit had ever seen. Lighting the match on the breakless revolution and transforming modern day street riding as we know it. Troy is a pioneer of FREESTYLE.

Troy has had some bad luck as of late. He has been diagnosed with multiple pulmonary embolisms and has had recurring blood clots throughout his body. He has had two very scary trips to the hospital. He will need further medical assistance into the future. Troy is not one to ask for help, but with his second daughter on the way, his family could really use a boost. He has been an inspiration to many of us in the BMX world and any kind of donation would be greatly appreciated by Troy and his family.

You can make a donation by CLICKING HERE. Even if you can’t make a donation, pass this link on!

“I know you got this. you’re the eternal Tough as Nails BS title holder! you’re my hero.” -Mathew Hoffman

“Get well soon man you an inspiration to us all” -Dennis Enarson

“Dude! we love ya Dude!” – S&M Bikes

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE PHOTOGALLERY!

Through The Lens: A Different Perspective #3

January 23, 2013

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As a photographer I am always searching out ways to set myself apart and create content that people will be into. It’s one of the biggest challenges and one of the hardest parts about it to be honest, especially these days when everyone has a camera of some sort with them on a regular basis whether it is a digi-cam or an iphone and life is being documented by the minute. It’s a mix of doing what makes you happy and trying to figure out what will make viewers happy as well. That’s where this new “A different perspective” idea came from. Over the years I have interviewed tons of pro riders about anything and everything except one important topic. What is it like from their perspective to go out and shoot with a photographer? What it is that makes one person better to shoot with than others? I have always wondered about what goes on inside a riders mind before they prepare to shoot a crazy banger and put all of their trust into the photographer. See what Connor Lodes, Christian Rigal and Ronnie Napolitan all had to say for the third edition of “A different perspective.”

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Products: Vol. XXXX

January 19, 2013

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Holy… crap. This will be the 40th Saturday in a row that we’ve done the Products: column. Does this mean I have no life? Wellllll… Maybe. But it mostly means that we’ve been able to give you a closer look at a bunch of dialed BMX bikes, frames and parts every week. This week we’ll take a closer look at FBM‘s Headbanger bars, Cult‘s Vans Waffle grips, Wethepeople‘s Team pivotal seat, Diamondback U.K‘s Pro Half-Link chain and Deluxe‘s Pom Pom sprocket. Let’s get into this!

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Photogallery: Josh Olszowka

January 17, 2013

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We’ve been getting a ton of real good submissions from photographers from all over the place lately. It’s always rad when we get photos submitted from some of the younger guys who are just starting to pick up a camera. The other day we had a real solid set of photos sent in by Josh Olszowka who is one of those guys. Check out 14 of the shots in this new photogallery!

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOGALLERY RIGHT HERE!