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Kris Bennett Has A TV Show? Steel City Rehab

April 26, 2017

It’s always pretty crazy seeing what riders get into “after BMX” so to speak. Although Kris is still heavily involved in BMX, being a Co-Owner of Deluxe and everything, he still has a lot going on outside of BMX. Most of you probably don’t know that he has had a pretty good career of flipping houses out in Pennsylvania since he retired from being a pro rider. Well, it must be going better than pretty good because he has a new TV SHOW coming to HGTV called “Steel City Rehab” that features him, his wife and his team that work on flipping houses and running a brokerage firm. You can catch the pilot episode on HGTV on April 30th. No word if it’ll be a series yet, but if enough of you guys tune in, it might just happen.

“HGTV to Launch “Steel City Rehab” Pilot on April 30

Hourlong Episode Details Local Home Renovation

PITTSBURGH (April 25, 2017) — HGTV will premiere the pilot episode of Pittsburgh-based reality show

“Steel City Rehab” this Sunday, April 30 at 12:00 p.m. EST. The hourlong program details a residential renovation project headed by husband-wife duo and local real estate professionals Kris and Tara Bennett, who own K Bennett Development Group and its sister company, boutique brokerage Lifespace Pittsburgh.

“This has been such a cool experience for all of us,” says Tara. “Pittsburgh is an awesome city, and we’re excited to see it getting the attention it deserves.”

Throughout the episode, the Bennetts work to acquire, restore, and ultimately sell a home in Pittsburgh’s East End. They enlist the help of colleagues and long-time friends Cameron Nicols, project manager, and Jesse Wig, real estate agent. Kris, who began rehabbing houses in 2008, attributes the cast’s natural chemistry to their collective hometown of Titusville, Pa., just south of Erie. “It’s great to be working with good friends from home,” he says. “There’s a certain familiarity and mutual respect between us that really creates a comfortable and fun work environment.”

As a nod to Pittsburgh’s diverse, interconnected community of builders, architects, and designers, the “Steel City Rehab” pilot features the hands-on work of two local professionals: former Pittsburgh Steeler and woodworking expert John Malecki, who works with Tara to create custom-made furniture for the home; and Abode Pittsburgh founder and creative director Heather Visnesky, whose team is credited with staging and styling the finished property.

Since announcing the episode’s debut via social media, the Bennetts have received an outpouring of regional support. Says Kris, “We’re so grateful for all of the positive feedback. Pittsburgh has such a tight-
knit, small-town vibe, and it’s heartening to know that we have the support of the community.”

“Steel City Rehab” was filmed and produced by Bodega Pictures, a full-service video production firm headquartered in Los Angeles.

About K Bennett Development Group
As one of Pittsburgh’s most progressive real estate development and investment groups, K Bennett

Development restores and creates unique residential spaces for the city’s thriving real estate market.”

Summerhill Trails – ANZAC Day 2017

April 26, 2017

Here’s a rad one we spotted over on Can You Dig It that’s bound to get the trails riders out there stoked. This video gives us a look at what went down during the ANZAC Day session the crew had at Summerhill Trails. It looks like they had a solid crew turn out and the lines were running amazing. This place looks incredible fun to ride. Check out some of the riding that went down!

“ANZAC day 2017, Autumn day in the woods.
Riders;
Paul Langlands
Hugh Wotherspoon
Jaye Riddle
Phillip Callard
Nathan Saunders
Blair Mason
Carl Cavanagh
Music;
Home Again,
Shihad.
Bad News,
Bleeders.
Additional footage by Jaye Riddle.”

Ola Selsjord – Riding An Abandoned Waterpark In Dubai

April 26, 2017

Since we know how much you guys love riding water parks, here’s one for you. Ola Selsjord came across an abandoned water park in Dubai that he managed to ride without much hassle besides the sun setting. Although we’re not really a fan of the vlogs and could do without the talking to the camera, this looks like it was a lot of fun (and probably a little scary and sketchy) to ride. We were a little bummed he passed up that perfect curved wallride opportunity, but that’s just us. Dubai seems to have endless spots to ride. Take a peek!

If you want to watch more videos from water parks…

Billy Perry and Anthony Panza Ride A Massive Water Park

Colin Varanyak – Barcelona Abandoned Water Park Session

Bartlomiej Ziecina Rides The Aquapark Water Slide

“I heard there was a crazy abandoned waterpark in Dubai, and I just had to sneak in there to ride!! Seriously one of the craziest BMX experiences I have ever had! Waterparks are usually loaded with good street spots, and this one was no exception.”

BMX Geometry Shirt and Mug

April 26, 2017

After we posted up the long winded post about the possibility that there is an Over Saturated Frame Market the other day, it got us thinking about a t-shirt design we had been bouncing around as an idea for a little while but never got around to finishing. It was pretty simple, just a frame with the different geometry features marked. We had a rough design done and tossed the idea to our friend Brant Moore to see if it was worth doing or not. He ended up cleaning up the drawing a bit and we finished up the final details and ended up with this design. We figured we might as well toss up in the store to see if people are into it! Today, we released BMX Geometry Shirt in our STORE. You can pick it up in black or you can go Light with white, yellow and Ash grey colors. Both are available in sizes Small through XXL for $19.99.

Update: We also have the BMX Geometry MUG available in 11 and 15 oz. sizes. Details below!

Want a deal? Take 10% OFF with discount code “10off” at checkout!

Big thank you to everyone who picks up a shirt or mug. Every sale goes back into the site 100% with supporting designers, filmers, photographers and writers that contribute to BMX Union. Check out more of our shirts in the SHOP!

Nathan Williams – 10 Years United

April 26, 2017

There is no doubt that the past 10 years have been filled with some incredible riding by Nathan Williams. To celebrate United‘s 10 year anniversary, here’s a BMX video with some of Nathan’s best footage over the years that he has been on the team packed into it! Nathan originally started out as an AM on the team and worked his way up to being one of the best street riders in the world. Talk about some absolutely incredible riding and one video you cannot pass up!

After you watch this, watch Corey Martinez’s 10 Years United Video

“Where do we start with this guy? Countless epic video sections, a consistent barrage of progressive moves since he first appeared on the scene, two NORA Cup wins and an attitude second to none – this dude is the real deal. We celebrate a decade of Nathan’s place in the United family with this unbelievable compilation video featuring some of his finest moments. One of the best ever.

A DIG EXCLUSIVE / Edited by Peter Adam” – DIG

Red Bull – Kriss Kyle: Sounds of Unit 23 Skatepark

April 26, 2017

Using the sounds bikes make for an audio track isn’t anything new. Mr. Green made a lot of music with sounds from riding and there have been a few edits we’ve posted in the past that used the technique. We’ll have to dig into the archives to find it, but we did find one from 2012 with Edwin DeLaRosa that is embedded below. However, every time somebody does this, the music that comes from it is always different and leads to a completely unique song or beat that is pretty rad. Red Bull released this video showing how two music producers worked with Kriss Kyle at Unit 23 Skatepark to come up with their own unique sound and beat. Check out what went down and how it all turned out. If you want to hear the two songs that came from this project, hit up the Red Bull Website.

“See the sounds of the skatepark get turned into fresh tracks as Kriss collaborates with two of Glasgow’s most talented producers.

BMX sensation Kriss Kyle joined forces with two of Glasgow’s up and coming producers – Bessa and Big Miz – to capture the sounds of a session at the UK’s largest indoor skatepark – Unit 23. The two producers then used the samples captured from Kriss’ incredible flow of tricks to each create their own exclusive tracks.”

Sunrise Pool Session

April 26, 2017

Here’s one that’ll get you stoked to go out and ride. Ryan Fudger put together this raw cut from a bowl session he caught with Gary Young, Hoang Tran, Ratty Matty, Allen Twin and Rose Huston. It’s hard to imagine this bowl was filled in, but luckily it has been revived and the good times have continued to flow there. Check out a ton of real good riding and plenty of crashes that went down!

“Sometimes you gotta avoid the bowl trolls. This legendary pool in the greater San Diego area got dug out for a short while and we headed out before the sun came up to be able to get proper session. Thanks to the hard work of the dudes who dug it out…we sincerely appreciate you.

Riders (in order of appearance):
http://instagram.com/garybyoung
http://instagram.com/allentwin
http://instagram.com/hoang69
http://instagram.com/rattymaty
http://instagram.com/wanderingoceans
http://instagram.com/fyanrudger” – Ride BMX

Ben “Twin Finn” McEwen “Blueprint” Section (2001)

April 26, 2017

The guys at Snakebite coming through with another gem from the “Blueprint” video for your viewing pleasure. This time around we get Ben “Twin Finn” McEwen‘s section that is packed with some F-Bombs, street, skatepark and trails gold. It’s safe to say Ben was definitely one of those riders that was ahead of the curve when it came to grind combos and he wasn’t scared to send it on everything he came across. This is a really good watch that will probably surprise a lot of you by just how good this section really is! Great watch.

“I remember filming with Ben for this video and he was on it. He was riding at such a high level at this time that almost everything we filmed he did first or second try. Ben has always had an awesome way he goes at coming up with a new combo or on how he approaches a spot. Ben worked hard for the last spot in the video and i think it definitely shows especially with the bangers he throws down.
Also I’m pretty sure this section has the first smith to barspin ever done.”