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FloriDeah Swampfest 2018 Course Preview

February 9, 2018

Spencer Foresman met up with Trey Jones and crew to test out the FloriDeah course…

With the FloriDeah Swampfest quickly approaching, Trey Jones invited Spencer Foresman out to test out the new loop, cruise some of the ramps and take a few laps on the trails. Here’s a look at what the guys threw down. Based off the video, it looks like this years Swampfest is going to be nuts.

“Testing out the open loop for Florideah Swampfest 2018. This ramp is by far the scariest thing I’ve tried to ride in over a decade of BMX.” – Spencer Foresman

Wethepeople BMX – Midwest Tour

February 8, 2018

Check out this video from the Wethepeople BMX Midwest Tour!

Last year, before the temps dropped and the snow started flying, the Wethepeople team loaded up for a trip around the Midwest, hitting up a ton of street spots and doing shop stops. Here’s the video they put together from the trip giving you a look at the amazing riding that went down! You already know with a crew like Ed Zunda, Dillon Lloyd, Dan Kruk and Jordan Godwin, good things are going to happen. Hit play and enjoy!

“Wethepeople PRO’s Ed Zunda, Dillon Lloyd, Dan Kruk and Jordan Godwin took a quick shop stop into the Midwest. Thanks to QBP for making this happen and Albes, House of Bicycles, Lets Roast, Mud Slingers & Zion Cyclery for the hospitality.

Filmed by Grant Castelluzzo.” – Wethepeople

Jorge “Kazique” Arias Ceballos – Bogotá 2018

February 8, 2018

Jorge “Kazique” Arias slays spots in Bogotá!

Whenever you see Jorge “Kazique” Arias Ceballos‘ name pop up, you know things are going to get wild. Kazique rides for Kink down in Colombia, and he’s no stranger to dropping hammers on the streets. Here’s a fresh batch of clips featuring him out cruising spots around Bogotá, Colombia! This has a pretty chill vibe, but there’s some real dialed clips in this.

“Passed by Bogota of our friend and brother Jorge Arias “KAZIQUE”.” –
Andres Caviedes

Mutant Bikes – Erik Figar Video Bike Check

February 8, 2018

Get a look at Erik Figar’s new Mutant Bikes setup!

Mutant Bikes have added Erik Figar to their line up over in Slovakia through Junk Ride Shop! To celebrate, Erik put together a brand new Mutant Bikes Tizona setup decked out top to bottom in Mutant Bikes parts. Check out this video of Erik building up the bike, then a bunch of riding clips from his local park! After you check this out, get a look at the full bike check over on the Junk Ride website, or check out the parts list below.

“Erik Figar with new Mutantbikes BMX setup built in Junkride Showroom and riding in local Junkride Freestyle Park Šurany, Slovakia.” – Junkride Shop

Complete bikecheck here: Junkrideshop.com

“We made new Mutantbikes BMX machine fore Erik Figar for season 2018. New BMX is fresh with brand new components and with some old parts (like hubs) which are still going good. BMX was built up in Junkride Freestyle Park Šurany showroom and then we hit quick filming session and here is video bike check.
BMX is built on Mutantbikes TIZONA V2 frame, Corvo fork and new LRA2 9″ handlebars. Bike is nice black with blue topload stem, blue grips, hubs and new extra wide Caravella 28 teeth sprocket. Very unique are BIONIC cranks with interesting system.”” – Mutant Bikes

PARTLIST:
Frame: Mutantbikes TIOZNA V2
Fork: Mutantbikes CORVO v2
Bars: Mutantbikes LRA2 9″
Grips: Mutantbikes LOBO blue/black swirl
Stem: Mutantbikes RIO Topload
Seat: Mutantbikes MID Patch Seat
Seat post: Mutantbikes SSC
Cranks: Mutantbikes BIONIC 165mm
Chain: Shadow Supreme
Sprocket: Mutantbikes CARAVELA V2 28T
Hubs: Mutantbikes MK2
Rims: Mutantbikes ELECKTRAA
Tires: KHE Mark Webb 2.35″ Folding

Brad Simms Pro Q&A

February 8, 2018

Brad Simms sits down and answers Instagram questions…

Any time Brad Simms has a video, you know you’re in for a treat, whether it’s riding or not riding. Brad is an interesting dude who has travelled all around the world, while shredding on his bike. Brad recently sat down to answer a bunch of questions on Instagram about Fudger’s dog, traveling, tricks, riders, tip tricks and more. Take a look!

“You asked and we had Brad answer… Everything you’ve always wondered about the elusive, high-hoping, world traveling, book writing Brad Simms.” – Ride BMX

BMX Streets Pipe Now On XBox One

February 8, 2018

If you have been waiting for BMX Streets Pipe to land on XBox One… You are in luck.

According to Mitch from The Old Potato Youtube channel, The BMX Streets Pipe game is now available on XBox One for you to download. Above is a video of him live streaming the game that is built around a massive halfpipe, but there are a number of other features like a box jump, benches, rails and more that have been added since the initial look we got a few weeks back. If you want to get this game, get over to the XBox One store and search for “BMX Streets Pipe” and download the game. We know Mitch has been one of the main guys testing / streaming the game and he seems to be keeping up with every update from the game, so we trust that he is right about the news!

Update:

Confirmed. We just checked to see if the game was available in the XBox store, and it is for $9.99. Just search “BMX Streets” and it will pop up.

You can learn more about the game over on BMXStreets.com

An Honest Conversation with Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky

February 8, 2018

Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky give you the details on their Uncovered BMX contest series…

Here’s a video that Ride put together with Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky that talks about their Uncovered BMX contest series they’re doing to help give AM riders a chance to not only get in on the contests, but also get a shot at riding in this years Battle of Hastings contest over in England! Take a look!

“Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky kicked off their “Uncovered BMX” AM series last month with extreme success! Here they explain in detail how this new contest series came to be, why it’s an AM event, what their motivations are, and how this series will lead to one overall winner getting an all expenses paid trip to this year’s Battle Of Hastings!” – Ride BMX

Colony BMX – Josh Dove BNE to MLB

February 7, 2018

Josh Dove coming through with a fresh video packed with style for Colony BMX!

The crew over at Colony just sent through this fresh Josh Dove video that’s jam packed with great riding and a TON of style from riding that he got in between Brisbane and Melbourne. Everything about this kicks a ton of ass and it’s hard to believe this kid is only 14! Talk about amazing.

“Josh Dove spent a week stacking clips between Brisbane and Melbourne and came out at the end with a video part filled to the brim with style and roast. Watch this 14 year old ride like he’s been doing it for 20 years already.

Filmed and edited by Cooper Brownlee.” – Colony BMX