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Colony BMX – Jack Kelly In California

December 12, 2017

Colony BMX coming through with a banger of a BMX video from Jack Kelly!

The crew over at Colony just sent through this fresh footage featuring Jack Kelly slaying spots while he was out in California this past summer. When you see Jack’s name pop up, you should know by now that there’s going to be some seriously rail destruction going on. Hit play to watch Jack put all four pegs, his pedals, cranks and tires to good use on every spot he came across on every spot he rode. This is nothing short of pure fire.

“ Jack Kelly’s banging new video that he filmed in California a few months back before tearing his ACL which has him laid up for a few more months. This entire video was filmed in just 2 weeks before the accident happened.

Filmed and edited by Cooper Brownlee.
Additional filming from Chris Bracamonte, Wolfgang Ray, Barney and Bobbie Altiser.”

Johnny Atencio OFF The Shadow Conspiracy and Subrosa

December 12, 2017

It looks like Johnny Atencio will no longer be riding for The Shadow Conspiracy and Subrosa AM squad in 2018…

farewell.
A post shared by Johnny Atencio (@johnnyice_) on Dec 12, 2017 at 10:23am PST

Just when we found out that Tyler Fernengel and Jason Watts were OFF Haro, we scrolled a little further on Instagram and found out that Johnny Atencio will no longer be riding for The Shadow Conspiracy or Subrosa. Johnny had joined both teams back in 2015, and has been on the AM squad since. We’re not sure what spurred the decision, but we would imagine Johnny will be one of those riders to keep an eye on for 2018 because he’s been dropping some serious heat the past few years.

Tyler Fernengel and Jason Watts OFF Haro

December 12, 2017

The 2018 Sponsor shake ups begin with a serious bang… Tyler Fernengel and Jason Watts are no longer riding for Haro! Both riders have announced that they will be stepping down from the team after around 4 years on the team for both. Based off the Instagram posts, it sounds like it was their decisions to step down, we’re just not sure what spurred the decision.

Pretty crazy to say this but I have decided that I will no longer be riding for @harobmx. It was a dream come true and fun while it lasted. Some things have changed and I feel this is the best decision for me now. I want to thank @colinmackaybmx for making it into a family instead of a sponsor, but it just doesn’t feel right if we all aren’t together. Here’s to never looking back, not worrying about the future, and living in the moment. ❤️
A post shared by Tyler Fernengel (@tylerfernengel) on Dec 12, 2017 at 12:39pm PST

Could we see more riders leaving the Haro team in 2018? Tyler does hint that “it just doesn’t feel right if we all aren’t together“… Tyler leaves his recently released signature TF frame behind with the decision.

End of an amazing adventure riding for Haro bikes as I've decided to no longer ride for @harobmx can't thank everyone enough at Haro for all the amazing times and help they have giving me over the last 4 years it was one hell of a time ???
A post shared by Jason Watts (@wattzup) on Dec 11, 2017 at 8:27pm PST

X Games “Real BMX” 2018 Teams Announced

December 12, 2017

The X Games have announced the 2018 “Real” Series teams and release dates. As expected, the BMX lineup is absolutely STACKED.

Every year we get really excited when the Real BMX videos from X Games come around. The past two years have lead to some absolutely phenomenal videos, and it looks like 2018 is shaping up to be a wild one, too. Below is the official press release with the full list of “Real BMX” riders and their filmers, along with the release date… Now it’s going to be a long winter waiting for May 23rd to roll around….

“A forum for the world’s best riders and filmers to create premium action sports video content, the Real Series brings together the worlds of competitive action sports and core video parts for six competitions in 2018 – Ski, Snowboard, Street, BMX, Moto and Wakeboard. Now in its ninth year, the Real Series will feature past Real Series winners and Fan Favorites, X Games medalists and up-and-coming riders from around the world. This year, X Games silver medalist Samarria Brevard will also become the first female skater to drop a Real Street part.

The list of invited riders and filmers for Real Snow, Ski, Skate and BMX is below. Real Moto and Real Wake Driven by MasterCraft athletes will be announced at a later date.

Real BMX
Kevin Peraza / Juani Zurita
Colin Varanyak / Doeby
Brad Simms / TBD
Corey Martinez / Peter Adam
Tom Dugan / Darryl Tocco
Sean Ricany / Veesh

Real Snow
Frank Bourgeois/William Demers
Anto Chamberland/Sam Sosnowski
Dan Brisse/Mikael Ahtika
Ozzy Henning/Cole Taylor
Benny Urban/Alex Pfeffer
Bode Merrill/Jon Stark

Real Ski
Magnus Graner/Gustav Cavallin
LJ Strenio/Jake Strassman
Phil Casabon/Alexandre Casabon & Brady Perron
Mike Hornbeck/Spencer Milbocker
Antti Ollila/Joonas Mattila
Keegan Kilbride/Ethan Timmons

Real Street
Bobby Worrest/John Valenti
Cole Wilson/Don Luong
Chris Joslin/Devin Lopez
Trevor Colden/Blake Matthews
Chris Cole/Chris Ray
Daewon Song/Luis Cruz
Ryan Lay/Matt Blevins
Torey Pudwill/Erik Bragg
Samarria Brevard/Monique O’Tool

Like past Real Series competitions, each sport’s video parts will premiere on XGames.com where fans can watch and vote for their favorite. The video parts will be judged by a panel of industry experts and the medalists will be revealed in a one-hour “World of X Games” show that will premiere on ABC 10 days after the videos drop.

The Real Series on ABC schedule for 2018 is detailed below:

Competition Schedule
Real Ski: February 14 (debuts on XGames.com), February 24 (airs on World of X Games)
Real Snow: March 14 (debuts on XGames.com), March 24 (airs on World of X Games)
Real Street: April 25 (debuts on XGames.com), May 5 (airs on World of X Games)
Real BMX: May 23 (debuts on XGames.com), June 2 (airs on World of X Games)
Real Moto: August
Real Wake: September

The schedule is subject to change.”

How To Get Sponsored For BMX

December 12, 2017

Brant Moore goes through the ins and outs of how to get sponsored for BMX… With a few tips on how not to get sponsored.

There’s a ton of people out there that ride BMX that want to get sponsored. Some people out there just want free product, others want the perks like traveling and fun, and some of the people out there demand that the world owes them everything because their talent on a bike. This week Brant Moore decided to sit down and talk a little bit about how to get sponsored for BMX, while explaining the responsibilities that are expected as a sponsored rider from brands. Brant takes a pretty blunt approach to this one explaining why your “sponsor me” video is going to be a flop, what it actually means to be sponsored and what your responsibilities are, the different levels from flow to AM, Pro and more, why you shouldn’t DM brands on Instagram asking to get sponsored and more.

Now, this isn’t meant to completely crush your dreams, but it’s more or less to open your eyes to the reality of what it takes to become sponsored for BMX. If you’re willing to put in the work and the time, it’s always possible to get sponsored.

One thing Brant kind of touched on, but wasn’t super clear on is that it’s not all about how well of a rider you are. You could have a super deep bag of tricks, ride better than some pros and crush it when you ride a contest, that doesn’t entitle you to being sponsored. If you look around at all the different Pro teams out there, you will see that a lot of brands have teams that are pretty closely inline with their styles of riding, personalities and more. That’s because when a team goes on a road trip, they want a group of people that get along well and actually are friends. Nobody wants to be stuck in a van with somebody that sucks to be around for a week. So keep that in mind, too. Being a good person that is smart and a lot of fun to be around can be just as beneficial as being a really talented rider.

So, take a peek, get your dreams crushed, re-evaluate and then figure out your next steps… We would suggest just having fun on your bike and going on a trip with some friends!

Fit Bike Co. – Introducing Misfit Balance Bikes

December 12, 2017

Fit Bike Co. have added the Misfit Balance Bikes to their line up for 2018…

It’s awesome seeing the kids getting introduced to BMX at an earlier and earlier age. We’ve seen some extremely talented kids coming up over the years because the options for bikes they now have to start out on. Fit Bike Co. have added the Misfit Balance Bike to their lineup of 2018 bikes for the youngins’ out there just getting their wheels turning. Above is a look at just how easy it is to hop on one of these and get rolling as Fit Bike Co. owner Chris Moeller gets his two daughter setup on some brand new rides!

“It’s never too early to get a FIT, which is why we’re introducing the MISFIT balance bike! Available in Blueberry and Berry, these 12″ bikes encourage kiddos to learn balance and bike control early on, so they’re ready for pedals even sooner! The MISFIT line also features a reflective strip on the tires for added safety and weighs less than 10lbs!

Make like “Uncle” Doug and get your little shredder a MISFIT if you’re looking to let the good times roll!

Available on FITBIKECO.com for $149.95! Shipping to the continental US is free!

Riders: Kaci and Jeri Moeller
Featuring: “Uncle Doug” Darrah”

You can check out more photos and details right here

Two of a Kind – Ben Towle & Tom Russell

December 12, 2017

Check out this fresh BMX video featuring Ben Towle and Tom Russell getting a session in at Adrenaline Alley!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pv9OfbIkAt0

If you’re a fan of style and big blasted airs, you’re going to love this new split edit featuring Ben Towle and Tom Russell getting down at Adrenaline Alley over in the U.K. This video features Ben and Tom ripping around the parks endless lines with a good mix of tricks and style.

“Two of a Kind – Ben Towle & Tom Russell | One Session Edit

Here’s a one session edit with Ben Towle and Tom Russell filmed at Adrenaline Alley skatepark.” – Mike Chudley

Premium – NorCal Mission with Chad Kerley, Mike Gray & Josh de Reus

December 12, 2017

Premium sent Chad Kerley, Mike Gray and Josh de Reus on up to the San Francisco area to go to work on spots!

Here’s a dialed new BMX video from Premium featuring Chad Kerley, Mike Gray and Josh de Reus slaying spots in the Bay Area this past fall. With a lineup like this on the spots that the Bay Area offers up, you know this is a must see BMX video. Add in that Christian Rigal handled the film work and you really can’t pass this up. Check it!

“We set up camp in the Bay Area of Northern California with Chad Kerley, Mike Gray, Josh de Reus and experienced local guide Christian Rigal showing us some of his gem spots.

The golden fall weather days were spent clipping up and a couple sessions even flowed into the crisp nights. With a tight crew and no schedule to follow, the trip was a one to remember!

Filmed and Edited by Christian Rigal

Photography by Colin Mackay

Music: Buried Feather
Album: Mind of the Swarm
Song: Stranger

Lights Provided by Digital Sputnik

Bike Rack Provided by Thule

Titles by Kelly Bolton”