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Cops VS BMX Day

August 8, 2017

There’s no doubt that BMX Day leads to some insane mobs of riders bombing through the streets of cities all around the world, and we’re sure it pisses some cops off because of the commotion it can create, and probably a bit of a safety issue. It looks like things got a little heated in San Diego where the Cops had enough of the BMX Day crowd and took a rider out and arrested him. We’re not sure if there’s more to this story or if he was just the unlucky dude they happened to stop, but there were literally hundreds of other riders cruising right on by as they cuffed this kid. Pretty wild considering they should have technically stopped everyone versus just one guy since they all were doing the same exact thing. Either way, check out the video below to see it all go down.

“They said homie was running a red light…unreal” – Steve Croteau

United – Nathan Williams Mothership Grip Promo

August 8, 2017

It’s safe to say that 2017 has been a hell of a good year for Nathan Williams in the video department! Here’s a new promo video for his signature Mothership Grips from United that is packed with a ton of banger clips that’ll undoubtedly make your day that much better. Hit play to check out the video below, then keep scrolling for details and photos of the grips!

“Damn, it’s been an amazing couple of years for Nathan Williams footage and it keeps on coming! His Mothership grip from United has been available for a while now and Nathan has been out there getting busy on some prime street furniture for this promo. As usual this is chock full of precise, burly, and classic Williams savagery, with neither side being left alone. If those grips are good enough for his hands, then you need nothing else.” – DIG

The Nathan Williams signature Mothership Grip from United is made from a soft rubber compound with a ribbed, mushroom style grip with micro flanges, a 160mm length and 30mm diameter. The grips come in black, grey, glow in the dark (clear / neon green) and Camouflage color options with matching nylon plug style bar ends.

The Mothership grips are available through United BMX shops and mail-orders worldwide now.

Mothership grip in Grey

Mothership grip in Camouflage

Mothership grip in Glow in the Dark. It starts out clear and turns glowing neon green in the dark!

What do you think of the Mothership grips? What about that promo video? Let us know what’s on your mind in the comments below!

Wethepeople In Vancouver – Teaser

August 8, 2017

The Canadian Wethepeople team and Jordan Godwin recently spent some time exploring the streets of Vancouver, stacking clips on everything they touched. Here’s a short but sweet teaser for the full video that’ll be due out later this week!

“WeThePeople’s HEAVY video from their recent travels to Vancouver, Canada features Jordan Godwin, Dillon Lloyd, Justin Hughes, Dean Hartley, and Jared Chilko… Dropping this Friday August 11th on RideBMX.com

Video by Zach Krejmas”

Vans – Dakota Roche Authentic Pro Colorway

August 8, 2017

The other day we gave you a look at the Dakota Roche Style 112 Mid Pro from Vans, now today we get a look at Dakota’s Authentic Pro colorway that just dropped in this Glazed Ginger and Blac color combo! Let’s take a closer look!

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“Vans and Dakota Roche team up to create a custom Pro Classic colorway that helps Dakota push the boundaries of what’s possible on two wheels. Available now, the Vans x Dakota Roche Authentic Pro compliments his powerful BMX riding and skateboarding-inspired style.

Featured as part of the Vans California Native Collection, the Authentic Pro colorway by Dakota Roche showcases bold black foxing tape juxtaposed with a contrasting glazed ginger canvas upper that represents Vans’ heritage appeal and Dakota’s flawless style. Equipped with Vans original waffle outsoles and UltraCush HD sockliners that display Dakota’s motto, “Vans on my feet, wheels in the street”, this custom Pro Classic silhouette offers the highest level of impact cushioning while simultaneously allowing for premium no-slip, pedal grip. Dakota’s customized Authentic Pro is also constructed with Duracap reinforced uppers to provide unparalleled durability that’s tough enough to withstand his relentless riding.

Available for $55.00 through Vans dealers worldwide or in the Vans Webstore

Commemorating his Southern California roots, the Dakota Roche endorsed Vans California Native Collection includes an assortment of footwear and apparel that highlights Dakota’s custom colorway of the Authentic Pro and also includes a Style 112 Mid Pro, the Grind Skate duffel bag, one pair of Authentic Chino Stretch pants, a beanie, a cotton t-shirt and a woven flannel.

The Vans Authentic Pro by Dakota Roche, along with the Vans California Native Collection, is available online and in-stores now. To learn more about Vans BMX, Dakota Roche and to find an authorized dealer near you, visit Vans.com/BMX.” – VANS

You can pick up the Dakota Roche Authentic Pro through Vans dealers worldwide or on the Vans Webstore for $55.00 now! Check out more photos of the shoe RIGHT HERE.

Not feeling this one? Check out Dakota’s new Vans Style 112 Pro Mid colorway!

What do you think of the Dakota Roche Authentic Pro shoe? Do you have any questions? Let us know what’s on your mind in the comments below!

S&M Bikes – “Hot Dogs Who Can’t Read” Bonus Footage

August 8, 2017

The crew over at S&M Bikes were sitting on a bunch of leftover footage from their new “Hot Dogs Who Can’t Read” DVD that needed a home! Instead of letting it go to waste, Charlie Crumlish whipped up this mix of footage filled with B-Roll, Crashes and more! Get on that play button and then hit up your favorite S&M Bikes dealer to pick up the full DVD.

“UNSEEN HEAT FROM MIKE HODER, HOBIE DOAN, DAN NORVELL, TREVOR SIGLOCH, DEF PAUL. SMASH LIKE

We’ll be doing a couple installments of Leftover Hotdogs in the next few weeks, made up of second angles, falls, and lots of banging footage that didn’t make the cut for our new DVD (which you should cop right now wit da quickness).” – S&M Bikes

Kink BMX – Travis Hughes SXTN Stealth Seat Promo

August 8, 2017

Kink coming through with a quick promo video featuring Travis Hughes and the Sean Sexton signature SXTN Stealth Pivotal Seat. Travis talks a little bit about the seat and throws down a few hammers for you to check out in the video below! Take a peek!

“Kink Pro Travis Hughes reps the Kink SXTN Stealth Pivotal Seat, throwing down a little bit of insight (kinda), and a whole lot of shredding!

Filmed and edited by Darryl Tocco.”

“After the Stealth seat system was introduced, Sean was a big fan of the clean look without needing the top patch used on traditional Pivotal seats. The SXTN Stealth seat features the same extra thick foam padding and four panel style as his Pivotal seat, but utilizes the new Stealth system and comes with updated fabric and color options.” – Kink

The SXTN Stealth Pivotal Seat is available for $32.99 through BMX Shops and Mail-Orders that carry Kink BMX worlwide now!

Vans BMX Pro Cup Huntington Beach – High Air Contest

August 7, 2017

As you probably heard by now if you have been following the Vans BMX Pro Cup, the high air contest winner was Larry Edgar who pretty much maxed out the height bar and shut things down for the win. That doesn’t mean it was an easy win for Larry because Chris James and Pat Casey both wanted to push things as far as they could, too! Below is a highlight video showing you how things went down… or up… Yeah, how things went up!

“So if you’re familiar with the high air event at any of these Vans events, you basically know that it’s a battle between Tom Dugan and Larry Edgar. Well, Tom broke his hand in qualifying. So it was basically Larry’s to lose in a sense, but even with Chris James and Pat Casey gunning for him, Larry put on one hell of a show. No measuring tape necessary for this one…he’s the reigning champ.” – Ride BMX

Photo: Colin Mackay / Vans

FloriDeah – Riding The Mt. Baldy Full Pipe

August 7, 2017

Trey Jones coming through with a fresh FloriDeah video giving us a look at what he got into when he took a trip with a few others to the Mt. Baldy Full Pipe between sessions at the Vans BMX Pro Cup. This is more about the adventure to and from the place than the riding, but it still has plenty of riding from the crews session on the iconic spot. Check it!

“We drove about an hour away out into the middle of nowhere in search of the Mount Baldy full pipe. This full pipe is super well known and one of the best in the world. We ended up finding it and it was radical. an amazing day.” – Trey Jones