Dustin Lee dropped his latest video / Vlog, and the title did a great job of catching our attention. Brian Foster stopped by the Merritt warehouse to presumably dial in his bike with some new parts and catch a session on the warehouse ramps. Here’s a video giving you a look at what went down! The Brian Foster footage is from about 1:45 – 2:45 mark in the video. After that, Dustin catches an indoor session with Montana Ricky and a few others. Take a look!
X Games “Real BMX” Coming Back For 2017
Here’s some news we’re sure will get some of you excited. The X Games have announced the dates for the 2017 Real Series which includes the REAL BMX contest once again. Above is a little trailer to get you hyped, then you can get more details below. They haven’t announced the riders for 2017 yet, but we would assume they will have different riders selected for this one. Who do you think will be selected? Let us know in the comments below!
“The Real Series returns to the World of X Games content lineup on XGames.com and ABC, beginning with the Real Ski video competition on February 15, 2017.
A forum for the world’s best riders and filmers to create premium video content, the Real Series brings together the worlds of competitive action sports and core video parts. Originally launched with Real Street in 2010, the Real Series has now grown to include six video competitions each year, with snowboarding, freeskiing, BMX, FMX and wakeboard disciplines added into the lineup.
The Real Series on ABC schedule for 2017 is detailed below:
Event / Contest starts online / ABC broadcast
Real Ski – February 15 – February 25
Real Snow – March 15 – March 25
Real Street – May 17 – May 28
Real BMX – June 14 – June 24
Real Moto – August – August
Real Wake – September – September
The six Real Ski athletes invited to compete are: Magnus Graner, Khai Krepala, Henrik Harlaut, Tom Wallisch, Will Wesson and LJ Strenio.
The Real Snow competition will follow, with never-before-seen edits from Justin Fronius, Anto Chamberlain, Frank Bourgeois, Toni Kerkela, Dylan Thompson and Jesse Paul.
Like past Real Series competitions, the video parts for each sport’s competition will premiere on XGames.com. Fans can watch and vote for their favorite, and the video with the most votes will be awarded Fan Favorite accolades. The video parts will also be judged by a panel of industry experts and the X Games gold, silver and bronze medalists will be revealed in a one-hour World of X Games show that will premiere on ABC 10 after the videos drop.
This year, Real Mountain will extend the Real Series even further by debuting a digital-only fan-vote competition featuring seven North American big mountain ski resorts. Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Revelstoke, Snowbird, Squaw Valley and Whistler Blackcomb will each submit 90-second videos showcasing their resort-sponsored athletes skiing and snowboarding in-bounds terrain and natural features.
The resorts will film throughout the 2016/2017 winter season. The contest will run here on XGames.com in November 2017.”
TEDx – Jim Cielencki “Discovering I Knew Nothing About My City”
It’s always interesting seeing what riders and industry guys get into when they move on from BMX or just get into when they aren’t riding. As many of you know, a few years back Jim Cielencki stepped away from running Sunday Bikes, which he originally started with the guys at Odyssey. Since then, Jim has actually got really into running and last year he ran EVERY street in Buffalo, New York leading up to running a marathon. After he wrapped that up, he decided to give doing one of the TEDx talks telling his story about running. This really doesn’t have anything to do with BMX, but it’s an interesting watch. Take a look.
S&M Bikes – Hobie Doan & Dan Norvell UFO Frame
S&M Bikes coming through with a new video featuring Hobie Doan and Dan Norvell putting in work on their new signature UFO Frame that is available now! Hit play to watch both of these guys go to work, then get the full scoop on the frame below.
Filmed and edited by Charlie Crumlish
The UFO frame from S&M Bikes is made right here in the United States out of full Vari-Wall Thermal X chromoly tubing with a 75.5-degree head tube angle, 11.5″ bottom bracket, 8.75″ standover height and a 13″ – 13.5″ chainstay length. The UFO frame featured an integrated heat tube, gussets on the top and down tubes, an integrated seat post clamp, Mid bottom bracket, tapered seat and chain stays, a wide rear triangle to fit 2.40″ tires, 4Q-Baked heat-treated dropouts with integrated chain tensioners and removable seat stay brake mounts.
The UFO frame is available in 20.5″, 20.75″ and 21″ top tube lengths, colors of raw, gloss black, Military green and Purple with a weight of 5.1 lbs. (21″) and a price tag of $354.99. You can pick this up through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry S&M Bikes worldwide now.
Exploring NYC with Dom Simoncini and Big Boy
After being cooped up inside for a while thanks to the winter, Big Boy and Dom Simoncini decided to make a trip to New York City to spend a night cruising around the city. Hit play to watch them cruise spots, get spotted by some fans and more!
“Dom decided to invite me along on a short trip over to New York City for an awesome session. I live New York and I want to go there with the boys a lot more! Expect a group session from us there soon!” – Big Boy
Isaac Lesser On Fuse Protection
It looks like Isaac Lesser will be a little bit safer in 2017! Isaac is now doing it for Fuse Protection over in the UK and will be rocking their helmets, pads an gloves! Check out the details below.
“FUSE is stoked to welcome Isaac Lesser to the team through SNAP Distribution. Hailing from Brighton in the UK, Isaac Lesser is a powerhouse on a bike and can rip apart (or build) anything put in front of him. Building skateparks for a living, there is nothing that Isaac can’t ride the hell out of.
Isaac is no stranger to putting out quality video projects. If you’re not familiar with Isaac we strongly urge you to check out his incredible “Build It” video part from last year. Isaac is now in the process of filming his welcome video with friend Mike King which you can expect to see surface in the near future…”
Hiring: Blackout Distribution – Warehouse Manager
Hey Slacker! Looking for a BMX Job? Have you worked in a warehouse and are good at taking care of inventory, shipping and more? The guys at Blackout Distribution, home to brands like Kink, Cinema and more are now hiring for a WAREHOUSE MANAGER! Get the full scoop below.
“Blackout BMX is now hiring for the warehouse manager position in Rochester, NY. Blackout is seeking someone with warehousing and leadership experience to run our daily shipping and receiving operations. To apply, send an email with your resume to Warehouse@Blackoutbmx.com
Location: Rochester, New York
Available: Immediately
Position: Full Time & In-House
Wages: Competitive
Benefits: Health Care Options, Vacation Time, Bonus Plan, Free Product Allowance
Job Purpose: Maintains inventory and supplies by receiving, storing, and delivering items; securing warehouse; supervising staff.
Job Duties:
– Maintains receiving, warehousing, and distribution operations by initiating, coordinating, and enforcing program, operational, and personnel policies and procedures.
– Adhere to all warehousing, handling, and shipping legislation requirements.
– Safeguards warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
– Controls inventory levels by conducting routine physical counts; reconciling with data storage system.
– Maintains physical condition of warehouse by planning and implementing new design layouts; inspecting equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement.
– Completes warehouse operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; following up on work results.
– Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
– Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
– Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
– Ensures facilities are maintained, organized and cleaned. This includes docks, warehouse and break room.
Requirements
– Highly reliable and organized
– Excellent time management skills
– Excellent communication skills
– Ability to set goals and meet deadlines
– Strong leadership skills
Experience
– 2-3 years of experience in a warehousing and/or management position”
Props BMX – Garrett Reynolds Bio
Props dropped a classic online today for your viewing pleasure! The year was 2010, Garrett Reynolds was riding for Premium, him and JJ Palmere were rocking zebra print from time to time, Garrett had some long hair and was absolutely CRUSHING it out on the streets (shocker, we know). This originally appeared in Issue 75 and it’s crazy to think that this video came out way back in 2010 and how insanely good it still is in 2017. Banger after banger after banger. This is an absolute must see for everyone!
Also, Props uploaded a 2nd video filled with B-Roll, Crashes and more that you haven’t seen yet! Watch that below!
“What can you say about Garrett Reynolds except that he absolutely kills it. This Bio from Props Issue 75 shows Garrett at his best.”
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A re-edit of our Issue 75 Garrett Reynolds Bio that includes some clips and angles that didn’t make the cut first time around. We also threw in a few crashes and some harsh attempts just to show Garrett put in the hard work needed to make an unforgettable part.”
