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2017 Vans BMX Pro Cup Huntington Beach – Practice Highlights

August 3, 2017

With some of the best BMX riders in the world dropping in on the bowl at the final stop of the 2017 Vans BMX Pro Cup in Huntington Beach, California, you know things are going to get wild. Here’s a look at just some of the action that has been going down so far! If this is what practice is looking like, we’re sure the contest is going to be nuts!

“The pros turn up the heat on the beach as they unlock new transfers and blast huge airs in the deep end on the last day before BMX qualifying. Dennis Enarson, Chase Hawk, Larry Edgar, Sergio Layos, Matt Cordova, Jason Watts and the rest of the crew get down and dirty in a hectic pro park practice session.

Music info: “Vanishing Light” by Vanishing Light” – Vans

Ride On Talks To Effraim Catlow – Part 1

August 3, 2017

Neil Waddington uploaded the first part of his latest Ride On interview series! This time around we get to learn a little bit about Flat Matters‘ very own Effraim Catlow to talk about how he got his start in BMX, competing in contests, sponsors and more. Effraim has been crushing it in the flatland world for years and years and it’s awesome hearing his story. Take a look and get ready for part 2 that should be dropping soon!

Atlantis Vancouver – Summer Mix 2017

August 2, 2017

Atlantis Vancouver coming through with a short but sweet promo video featuring some of the crew getting down on spots over the course of this summer. This video has a super chill vibe to it, but it has some heat in it! This is a real good watch from start to finish, so check it out!

“New Atlantis BMX Vancouver Summer mix by Chris Cadot featuring:

Wink Grant
D-Mo
Brad Hill
Chris Cadot”

Landmark BMX – 2017 Houston Mixtape Trailer

August 2, 2017

When it comes to BMX and Texas, most people immediately think of Austin. It’s a BMX mecca and it’s a go to spot. What most people don’t know is that Houston, Texas also has a big BMX scene and it’s kind of crazy how we don’t see much for footage from the place. It sounds like that’s about to change because the new Landmark BMX mixtape is looking really solid. Here’s a look at the trailer for the video that’s due out this winter! Get ready!

“2017 marks the first year the Houston BMX scene has come together like never before to showcase the growing scene down in Htown. Primarily filmed by Dylan McCauley getting out in the streets everyday and supported by a budding scene of multiple groups of riders and filmers from across the 70 mile wide concrete jungle this video will mark the change of an era in the 4th largest city in the US.

Featuring Riding from:
Brian Peters
Dylan McCauley
Hunter Andrews
Jeff Dustin
Jerson Venegas
Fernando Luna
Adam Christian Garcia
John Cobb
AJ Carvalho
Brian Burrell
Quincy Anderson
Emmett Bonner
Regan McKee
Drew Kukura
Mike Cook
Mark Kusick
Drew Graves
Dylan Wright
And many many more…

Directed & Edited by Chad Treanor
Produced & Filmed by Dylan McCauley

Additional filming:
Nathan Lim
Drew Kukura
Jeff Dustin
Drew Graves
Chad Mcclain”

Shadow Conspiracy Level Jam 2017

August 2, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy threw at jam at the Level Skatepark over in the U.K hosted by their two newest recruits, Ollie Shields and Isaac Lesser! Here is a video giving you a look at what went down from all the riders that turned out. Looks like it was a real good time to us!

“The Shadow Conspiracy hosted a jam down at the Brighton Level skatepark. Ollie Shields and Isaac Lesser were there to get things rolling!” – Seventies Distribution

Deco BMX – Mannie Nogueira 2017 Video

August 2, 2017

We’re always stoked to see what Mannie Nogueira is getting into! Here’s a fresh video for Deco that was filmed during his flatland sessions over the course of the month of July. As always, Mannie lays down a bunch of dialed combos that are worth checking out. Hit that play button!

How To Film BMX The Correct Way

August 2, 2017

Thinking about getting into filming BMX? It’s not quite as simple as pointing the camera and shooting it. There’s a lot of factors involved and it definitely takes some practice to get it done right. Ride BMX had Zach Krejmas sit down and give a bunch of pointers and examples on just how to get it done right. Hit play, take it all in, then grab your camera and a few friends and get to it!

“Just getting started out filming BMX? Being behind the lens is super fun and can be just as rewarding as riding your bike! Here are a few tips and pointers to get you off to the right start behind the camera… Hit play to learn about the best angles, composition, fisheye vs long lens, and the rolling shot. Take these basics and hit the streets or your local park and have some fun! This is BMX Basics, presented by WASP Action Cam.

Film/edit:
Zach Krejmas
Grant Castelluzzo” – Ride BMX

Woodward West – Off The Clock: Dakota Bratt

August 2, 2017

The latest Off The Clock video from Woodward West has arrived. This time around we get a look at what Dakota Bratt is getting into when he’s not being an instructor with the kids at camp! This features Dakota putting his bag of tricks to good use on the ramps and trails all over the camp! Real solid from start to finish, so hit play and enjoy!

“Dakota Bratt goes off the clock and off the roof while destroying every park at Woodward West.

Filmed and edited by Harry King”