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The Space Brace – Ankle Support That Works

April 22, 2017

Looking for an ankle brace that’s built for BMX? Here’s another look at the Space Brace!

Mike Gray dropped another promo video for the Space Brace. This time around we get some testimonial from a few riders at Joyride 150 that were able to give it a test! If you’re looking for a little ankle support when you ride, this might just be what you need.

“Supportive, Comfortable, breathable, fashionable.
Rider owned. Rider operated.
The solution to your ankle problems have arrived.
Whatever sport it is you do, brace up and prevent ankle injuries from happening. Get your pair today.
Visit our website:

www.thespacebrace.com

Suffering from an injury? Put on a Space Brace and it will give your ankle enough support to keep doing what you love.

Riders: Adam Wilder, Antonio Smith, Mike Gray
Song : In Void – Khai
Made by: Dave Wiedemann
Additional filming: Christian Rigal“

Thibaud Delas – Day In The Life POV

April 22, 2017

Thibaud Delas over in France put together this new POV Day in the Life video for your viewing pleasure. We weren’t quite sure what we would be getting into with this one, but we were pretty stoked it stayed on point. This first minute or so is the morning / work routine, but after that it’s a ton of solid footage from a session at the skatepark with his friends. There’s no talking the camera, extra random footage that doesn’t need to be there.. Just a full day packed into just under two and a half minutes. Take a peek!

I Love My Bicycle: The Story of FBM

April 21, 2017

The story of FBM Bike Co.

Here’s a Flashback Friday for you. FBM re-upped the “I Love My Bicycle: The Story of FBM” documentary style movie by Joe Stakun that was originally released in 2009. This features a ton of BMX legends and a lot of amazing stories about the brand and how it had influenced the industry and their personal lives. Although this movie is a little over 8 years old, the message is still the same and FBM have done an amazing job of staying true to what they are all about and continue to do so! Hit play and enjoy!

“joestakun.com
In reaction to the big business run companies of BMX in the early 90’s, 17-year-old Steve Crandall started a company of his own called Fat Bald Men (FBM). What began as selling t-shirts out of a backpack has turned into one of the most well respected DIY bicycle companies around. Through fortune and misfortune follow FBM through their 15 years of mayhem as told by Steve Crandall and the rest of the BMX bicycle community from close friends to influential Icons like Dave Mirra and Mat Hoffman.”

Animal Bikes – “Facts” Team Mix / Ryan Howard Section

April 21, 2017

Animal Bikes have released another section from their “FACTS” video online for your viewing pleasure. This time we get the team mix section, along with Ryan Howard‘s section for you to check out. This one is stacked, so you know there’s plenty of dialed riding to see. Take a look!

If you want, you can check out the Full “FACTS” video here!

“The 1st mix section of Animal Bikes ‘FACTS’, plus a part from Ryan Howard. www.animalbikes.com

Mix section clips from Augie Simoncini, Gabe Brooks, Anthony DeRosa, Abdul Fofanah, Jeff Kocsis, Ben Lewis, and Courage Adams.

Feeble Talk – Colin Varanyak

April 21, 2017

The latest round of Feeble Talk from Ride BMX has arrived. This time around Jeff Z. sits down with Colin Varanyak for just under TWO HOURS worth of conversations that cover a TON of ground. If you have enough time to check it out, it’s well worth a listen / watch. Check it out!

“East to West coast transplant, parallel rail-to-rail pioneer, Animal, Fiend, and Dan’s Comp pro Colin Varanyak takes a seat with Jeff Zielinski for episode 8 of Feeble Talk. Colin is forthcoming with anything and everything and discusses how he met Garrett Reynolds and got on Fiend, his very surprising influence for his insane Animal House ender, we relive his gnarly crash into the fence from Facts, why he does a vlog, his session at the Berrics, and so much more…”

Staying Strong – Stephen Murray Autobiography: Part 1

April 21, 2017

With 2017 being 10 years since Stephen Murray‘s crash that left him paralyzed and unable to ride. Ride UK have been busy putting together this Autobiography series with Stephen that’ll cover A LOT of ground. Here’s the first part of 10 that talks about Stephen being at a serious high point in his career before the accident, winning $100,000 in a month from contests. It leaves off right where things took a turn for the worst in Baltimore. Get ready for part 2 next week.

“Stephen Murray – ‘STAYING STRONG’ Autobiography

Ride UK presents 10 Weeks of Murray, leading up to the book launch on June 22nd 2017.

Week 1: From early contest highlights to the crash in 2007, Stephen talks us through it.

Full details at rideukbmx.com

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Archive footage courtesy of Eurosport, Vans, Extreme, Team Soil.
Interviews filmed by Scott Connor and Robin Pearson.
Edited by Robin Pearson.”

“Stephen Murray, living legend and BMX icon, is releasing an autobiography.

Staying Strong is released on 22nd June, 10 years after his crash.

“Staying Strong details Stephen Murray’s life and rise to fame as a professional BMX athlete, moving to California to pursue and live the action sports dream until his life-changing accident in 2007 where he was paralysed from the neck down.”

At the peak of his career, Stephen was known for leading a rather colourful lifestyle. Expect some truly savage stories in the book – he didn’t hold anything back.”

Tempered – Dynasty Crew: Marius Dietsche 2017 Video

April 21, 2017

Here’s a rad one to help you start Friday off right! Tempered dropped this new video featuring their flow rider Marius Dietsche getting down on spots down in Australia. Marius is no stranger to slaying rails and ledges, but also isn’t scared to send it on a big gap of drop. This is a super good watch from start to finish, so get on that play button!

“German / Aussie transplant Marius Dietsche is a fireball of energy with a penchant for backwards rails and excellent tech treats – no wonder Tempered have added him to their already stacked ranks! Acquaint yourself with Marry Dee, you’ll be seeing a lot more from this guy.

“Tempered would like to give a warm welcome to Marius Dietsche, colloquially known as ‘Marry Dee’. Originally from Germany, now living and studying in Melbourne, these are the clips he had filmed over the last year and a half, with one broken thumb along the way.”

“Welcome to the Tempered Dynasty crew Marius! “ledz pady guys” – TMPRD

Filmed by Sean Falkenstein, Chris Bracamonte, Kym Grosser, Pat Freyne, James Pease, Bevan Cowan, Jake Deering, Marius Winter, Jaxon Andrawartha & Alex Liiv / Edited by Alex Liiv” – DIG

Matthias Dandois – How To Dump Truck

April 21, 2017

It has been a little while since Matthias Dandois has put out a Can You Make It how to video. Today, he released this new one with Benjamin Hudson where they teach you how to do a Dump Truck. If you’re looking for a more advanced Flatland trick to learn, get on that play button because they give you plenty of advice and examples on how to get this trick done!

“In this new episode of Can you make it! Matthias Dandois and special guest Benjamin Hudson are in the beautiful city of Santiago de Chile to teach you how to do one of the most important BMX basic: the Dumptruck!
Watch, learn, and go out there to try!!

Music: Sexx – Hangover“