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SkateparkFinder App

August 1, 2017

Here’s one we just had sent through for you App lovers out there. If you have ever been on the hunt for a new skatepark to ride or have been on a road trip and are down to stop at whatever happens to come by, then you should check out the SkateparkFinder App that uses GPS to locate the nearest skateparks, with photos, descriptions and more. If your local park isn’t listed, you can help out by adding parks, too! Check out this trailer below featuring Maxime Bonfil putting the app to good use, the get more details below! Oh, and it’s a FREE APP, so that’s a huge perk!

“Have you ever wondered if any skateparks were nearby ?
Have you ever wondered which one was the closest ?
Did you ever want to tell people about that skatepark you knew ?
Then this App has got you covered skateparks are ranked from the closest to the furthest from where you are with photos and descriptions as well as a GPS to lead you !
Also you can add the ones you know so you tell people as well as gaining points!”

Subrosa Brand UTB Bikes Available Now

August 1, 2017

Part of Subrosa Brand‘s mission is to create bikes that are made for any BMX rider from young children to the older crowd that are looking for more options beyond just a 20″ bike built for shredding. They decided to introduce the UTB line of bikes, the Erro and the Rixa, to their line up for the people that want a commuter style bike, but have a BMX heart. Both bikes are available now with three different color options for each bike. Below you can learn more about each bike and view a few photos. Take a look!

Note: This post contains affiliate links and we could receive a commission if you buy one of these bikes. We wouldn’t tell you about a product unless we were completely stoked on it and would ride it ourselves!

Subrosa Erro UTB Bike

“There is something special about exploring a city on a BMX bike. Looking at each curb cut, rail and crack in the sidewalk. Not as an inconvenience but as a jump, a place to grind, or something to gap over. But sometimes you simply do not have time to take it slow and you need to get from point A to point B fast!

Introducing the Subrosa Erro, a new style of bike that blends the feeling of BMX with the ability to travel farther and faster in comfort, ripping over all terrain, takin’ shortcuts and cuttin’ corners to get there fast and smooth.”

The Subrosa Erro UTB bike is available for $469.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Subrosa, or on the Subrosa webstore now. You can view more photos and get full details on the bike right here!

Subrosa Rixa UTB Bike

“The Subrosa Rixa is where we really blur the lines between BMX and road cycling. A cross between both bikes creates a ride that has the strength and agility of a BMX bike with the speed and comfort of a road bike to get across town fast.

With BMX style 4pc handlebars, chromoly 3 pc cranks and wider tires, the Rixa has a more upright position when in the saddle, and the stability to hit up dirt paths, sidewalks and gravel roads. This gives you the ability to take that shortcut on your next commute.”

The Subrosa Rixa UTB Bike is available for $499.99 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Subrosa, or from the Subrosa Webstore. You can view more photos and learn more about the bike on the Subrosa Brand Website.

Sneak Peek: Eclat – Onyx Sprocket

August 1, 2017

The crew over at Eclat have released a sneak preview of their new Onyx Sprocket that’ll be hitting BMX shops and mail-orders some time in September / October. This cold forged sprocket will not only be affordable, but it’s double sided with two unique looks, so you can run it either direction. Below you can find an Instagram post showing you the sprocket from both sides (use the little arrows on the photo to switch between the two). Since this is a cold forged sprocket, it should be pretty affordable. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we know more!

Here's a first look at our new #ONYX forged sprocket which will be available later this year. Thanks to the cold forging process, we were able to produce an insanely strong and durable sprocket which is not only much more affordable than a traditional CNC machined sprocket, but also features a different design on each side allowing you to pick the side which you're feeling the most, and then change the look of your bike at a later date without needing to spend any money. SWIPE right to see both sides ?????? #eclatbmx
A post shared by Éclat BMX Parts (@eclatbmxparts) on Aug 1, 2017 at 7:00am PDT

What do you think? Do you have any questions? Let us know what you’re thinking in the comments below!

Looking Back On The 2017 Vans BMX Pro Cup Series

August 1, 2017

With the final stop of the 2017 Vans BMX Pro Cup coming up this week, Vans decided to sit a few of the pros down to look back on the 2017 series, talk about some of their favorite riders in the contests and more. Take a look at what they said in the video below!

“The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series has made a trip around the globe and the pro riders sit down to tell us all about the wild ride as they prepare for the World Championships on a new BMX Park course in Huntington Beach, CA.

Music info: “Paradise Hell INST” by After the Burn”

BSD – David Grant Signature Dunks Grips

August 1, 2017

Check out the new David Grant signature Dunks grips…

BSD have been working with David Grant on his signature Dunks Grips that are hitting BMX shops and mail-orders soon. These BMX grips are made from soft Krayton rubber with a design that is inspired by a basketball with sticky bumps. The grips are 160mm long and have a slim 27mm diameter. These are grips that are for riders that like thinner, grippy grips. Each set of grips have matching plug style barends with internal washers to help resist breaking.

The Dunks Grips come in Black and Baller Orange and will be available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry BSD worldwide starting around August 15th, 2017.

Black Dunks Grips.

Baller Orange Dunks Grips.

What do you think of these BMX Grips? Do you have any questions? Let us know in the comments below!

USWA 2017 Soulcycle BMX Championships – Round II

August 1, 2017

Soulcycle dropped a video from the USWA BMX Championships contests they threw the other weekend! Here’s a look at all of the action that went down between the ramps, dirt jumps, flatland and street setups. Plenty of wild riding from a ton of different riders. It looks like this event was an amazing time. Check it all out below!

“The official aftermovie from the USWA 2017 Soulcycle BMX Championships round II.

For more info about this event check:
www.soulcycle.com
www.urbansportsweekamsterdam.com

USWA 2017 SOULCYCLE BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS DIRT FINAL RESULTS:

1. Konrad Szabo (HUN) 22.
2. Kostya Andreev (RUS) 24.
3. Tom van den Bogaard (NED) 20.
4. Kenneth Tancré (BEL) 21.
5. Paul Thoelen (GER) 18.
6. Victor Munoz (CHL) 27.
7. Cam Peake (GBR) 20.
8. Arjan Ellens (NED) 20.
9. Charlie Ash (GBR) 22.
10. Iki Mazza (ARG) 16.
11. Shapol (COL) 22.
12. Tobi Merz (AUT) 21.

USWA 2017 SOULCYCLE BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS PARK FINAL RESULTS:

1. Kostya Andreev (RUS) 24.
2. Daniel Dhers (VEN) 31.
3. Tom van de Bogaard (NED) 20.
4. Paul Thoelen (GER) 18.
5. Cam Peake (GBR) 20.
6. Daniel Wedemeijer (NED) 27.
7. Victor Munoz (CHL) 27.
8. Kenneth Tancré (BEL) 21.
9. Steffen Buyle (BEL) 16.
10. Arjan Ellens (NED) 20.
11. Iki Mazza (ARG) 16.

USWA 2017 SOULCYCLE BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS SPINE RAMP FINAL RESULTS:

1. Daniel Dhers (VEN) 31.
2. Kostya Andreev (RUS) 24.
3. Daniel Wedemeijer (NED) 27.
4. Kenneth Tancré (BEL) 21.
5. Andres Pardo (COL) 22.
6. Victor Munoz (CHL) 27.
7. Iki Mazza (ARG) 16.
8. Kevin Liehn (GER) 29.
9. Niels van Maren (NED) 18.
10. Jari Roggeveen (NED) 14.

USWA 2017 SOULCYCLE BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS VIDEO CONTEST FINAL RESULTS:

1. ONWIES KNALLEN CREW: Joram van Dijk, Sybren Planting, Bart van der Kamp, Milan Baars, Janos Baars and Daan van Wezel.
2. Joeri Veul and Twan van Wijk
3. BOUNTY HUNTERS CREW: Emile Bouwman, Bas Verschoor, Jorn Tuijnman and Rodrigue Timellini.
4. ONE WAY CREW: Joris Gies, Jesse Nederveld, Mika Bunkers, Patrick Ijzenbrandt, Kareehm Richardson and Niek Van Ark
5. BMX AMSTERDAM CREW: Tom Selbeck, Tygo, Denz, Bart van der Broek, Chris, Thomas Creemers and Roy Griffioen

USWA 2017 SOULCYCLE BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS FLATLAND FINAL RESULTS:

1. Dez Maarsen (NED) 28.
2. Viki Gomez (ES) 36.
3. Gilles Van de Sompel (BEL) 30.
4. Sietse van Berkel (NED) 28.
5. Gino Stuart (NED) 33.
6. Jorrit van Drumpt (NED) 18.
7. David Hoffman (GER)
8. Barre Neirynck (BEL) 33.

USWA 2017 SOULCYCLE BMX CHAMPIONSHIPS STREET FINAL RESULTS:

1. Ollie Shields (UK)
2. Moritz Nussbaumer (GER) 25.
3. Leon Hoppe (GER) 20.
4. Daniel Tünte (GER) 31.
5. Rodrigue Timellini (BEL) 26.
6. OIki Mazza (ARG) 16.
7. Kai Schulte-Lippern (GER) 18.
8. Vasyl Lukyanenko (UKR) 25.
9. Anne Hofsink (NED) 20.
10. Laurens Joosten (NED) 20.
11. Roy van Kempen (NED) 28.
12. Chiel Rieks (NED) 24.
13. Adrian Warnken (GER)
14. Simon Antoine (BEL)

Thanks to all the riders who entered the competition!

And thanks to:
The MC’s: Egon Temmermans & Hoite Polkamp
The judges: Albert Moonen, Bart de Jong, Barry Köhne, Bram Verhallen, James Alberto & Sietse Winkel.
The whole 040BMXpark crew led by Pim vd Bos & Klaas vd Bos
The whole DTX13 crew led by Desmond Tessemaker

The Shadow Conspiracy & Subrosa Brand for sending Joris Coulomb and street winner Ollie Shields over for the event!
www.theshadowxconspiracy.com
www.subrosabrand.com

The DJ: KING KOEN
The whole TIG Sports crew & Daniel Wedemeijer
The photographer: Aaron Zwaal
The filmer/editor: Tom Lammerse”

Arya Dypta – How To Hang Five Tooth Hanger

August 1, 2017

Do you like to do hang fives and tooth hangers? Why not try and combine the two! Arya Dypta sent over a video showing you how to get Hang Five Tooth Hangers done on a flat rail. This video isn’t in English, but there are plenty of examples. Take a peek!

“helloo everyone, back again with me, Arya Dypta
Now this time, this video will show you how to do hang five tooth hanger. You can check my latest videos like how to hang five and how to feeble up to hang five.
enjoy!
filmed and edited by Reza Tri”

2017 Vans BMX Pro Cup Huntington Beach – Practice

July 31, 2017

The final stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup is going down at the Van Doren Invitational in Huntington Beach this week! A bunch of the Pros are already in town catching the practice sessions. Below you can find two videos giving you a look at what’s been going down so far! Plenty of dialed riding and laughs as expected. Check it!

“It’s an all new year and all new BMX Park course in Huntington Beach at the Vans BMX Pro Cup World Championships. Dakota Roche and Tom Dugan break down the wild course and let you know where the riders will be blasting, sticking technical tricks, and sending big transfers.

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

“Practice today at the 2017 Vans Van Doren Invitational Bowl Jam was mellow with overcast skies, dudes mostly feeling out the transition, and an open format that had dudes dropping in all over each other! Practice heats start tomorrow so the dudes should have more space to ride the bowl as they please. Highlights from Gary Young, Kevin Peraza, Larry Edgar, Alex Hiam, Pat Casey, Chase Hawk, Matt Cordova, Parker Heath, and many more.

Music by Yung Bae – http://yungbae.bandcamp.com” – Ride BMX