Here’s one for you guys that ride and also love cars. Caleb Quanbeck and John Hicks took a trip over to The Hoonigans warehouse to spend some time hanging out, riding and doing some burnouts in a car that only cost $350. There isn’t a ton of riding in this, but it looks like they had a good time. Take a peek!
More FloriDeah Swamp Fest Highlights
If you haven’t heard yet, the FloriDeah Swampfest was absolute madness and that’s what made the event so good. Earlier in the day we saw a video Dan Foley put together from the Swamp Fest, but this recap video Ride BMX definitely shows how wild things got on and off the bikes.
“Trey Jones knows how to put on one hell of a jam. From the pallet ramps, the curved wall, the rail across the lake, and a bon fire the size of a house, the Flordeah Swamp Fest was absolutely everything I hoped it would be. Check the highlights…
Thank you to the whole Florida scene for the epic weekend
Music by Nihilist
Film/edit by Ryan Fudger
Shout out to Van Homan for holding the GoPro for me, too.” – Ride BMX
2017 Vans BMX Street Invitational Amateur Highlights
We have seen a bunch of footage from the Vans BMX Street Invitational Pro contest, but we haven’t watched much from the AM contest yet. Here’s a video giving you a look at what went down before the Pros took the course! A lot of familiar faces in this one and no shortage of dialed riding!
After you watch this, make sure you check out the Vans BMX Street Invitational Pro Highlights
“The 2017 Vans Street Invitational had an Amateur class this year and all of the kids went off! These AM’s rode like seasoned professionals and the top three earned some cash and the chance to ride in the Pro class. It really is hard to believe the level of riding in this AM contest. Click play and be blown away” – Ride BMX
Fit Bike Co. – F-Log: Savage Rebuild
The latest F-Log from Fit Bike Co. has arrived. This time around we get a look at Ethan Corriere and Matt Nordstrom struggling to build up their new signature Savage frames followed up by a little flat ground session out behind the warehouse. This might make those of you who are good at building up a bike squirm a bit. If you can make it past that, there’s a bunch of real solid riding clips to take in!
“As most of you have already noticed Matt, Ethan and Justin have fresh colors beneath them. Like Matt mentioned in his “Fit Caught Up” all three of them have signature color ways in the works and today you get to see Matt and Ethan’s first reaction along with some humorous antics during the build up. Keep an eye out for the official release including an edit featuring the three of them very soon!
Featuring:
Matt Nordstrom – @matt_nordstrom
Ethan Corriere – @ethancorriere
Dylan Ambrose – @dylvision
Morgan Long – @yomorganlong
Tony Malouf – @tonymalouf“
Flybikes – Stefan Lantschner Bike Check
Flybikes just dropped a new Bike Check with Stefan Lantschner and his fresh new 2017 Montaña setup that he’s rolling around on! You can check out a ton of photos and a full parts list on the Flybikes website here — Stefan Lantschner 2017 Montaña Bike Check
Did you catch Stefan’s latest video? Stefan Lantscher “Go With The Flow”
Sunday Bikes – Aaron Ross “Grow Up” Section
Sunday Bikes have just released another section from their “Grow Up” DVD online for your viewing pleasure! This time around they have Aaron Ross‘ section that’s packed full of some insane grinds, freecoaster action, a HUGE barspin and so much more. This is an absolute banger of a section, plus that song choice is definitely on point!
Did you catch the other sections from “Grow Up” that are online?
Sunday Bikes – “Grow Up” Double Section
Sunday Bikes – Gary Young “Grow Up” Section
Sunday Bikes – Jake Seeley “Grow Up” Section
Sunday Bikes – Brett Silva “Grow Up” Section
Sunday Bikes – “Grow Up” Intro
“Aaron Ross has been steady killing it as a top pro BMXer for more than a decade. That’s an impressive feat for any rider, but damn near unthinkable for someone who works as hard as Aaron. Check out his domination of the Grow Up crash trailer or his substantial contribution to the wrecks section in the Grow Up bonus, or just take my word for it – Aaron gives it his all. The physical and emotional anguish he endures for some of these clips is nothing short of breathtaking. But Aaron won’t be stopped, and he’s always willing to push himself to the limit to get done what he knows he can get done.
A great example: the barspin in Mexico, pictured above. It has to be one of the most impressive bike riding feats I’ve witnessed in 20-odd years of BMX. The barspin was wild in and of itself, but the conditions with which Aaron had to contend should have made it impossible. By the time he’d hopped the ledge a few times and was ready to throw the bars, there had to have been 100 people in that little square, most watching intently and filming with their phones while others carelessly cut him off on approach. Everybody spoke Spanish, and the language barrier meant Jake was having little luck playing crossing guard. The crowd booed when Aaron would take a run up. Imagine the pressure! Aaron got it done.
Aaron works hard on a lot of other things too. Between being a pro rider simultaneously filming for two full-length video parts (don’t miss his upcoming sure-to-impress Etnies Chapters part), a prolific social media enthusiast, a husband, a business owner (follow @burrocheese), and 100 other interests and endeavors I’m not thinking of, it’s hard to know how he finds enough hours in the day. Even with all that, Aaron has been known to personally answer almost every message and question sent to him over social media. Yep, he’s a pretty great guy too.
So check out Aaron’s part, it’s sick and the product of a lot of hard work.” – Walter Pieringer
2017 Vans BMX Street Invitational – Official Highlights
Vans coming through with their official highlight video from the 2017 Vans BMX Street Invitational contest that went down this past weekend in Huntington Beach, California! This is packed full of amazing riding from all the riders that turned out, so hit play and check out all of the action. After you do that, get full results and more below!
“The top street pros from around the world battled in Huntington Beach for 3 hours and here are the super highlights crammed into 5 minutes. What a day! Congrats to Nathan Williams for the CULT Best Trick win with the Nollie Half Cab over the Vans sign and to the top three – Chad Kerley, Devon Smillie and the 2017 winner Garrett Reynolds.
“Evil Eye (Instrumental)” by Lantern”
Want more highlights? Check out More 2017 Vans BMX Street Invitational Video Highlights
All Photos by Justin Kosman
“Garrett Reynolds Claims Victory at 2nd Annual Vans BMX Street Invitational in Huntington Beach
“Today was my first time riding this park, it’s an awesome facility and everything about the park is perfect” exclaims Garrett. “To be out here riding with my friends and watching everyone progress is my passion, this is what I live for.”
Following close behind Garrett was the Georgia native and manual master, Devon Smillie earning second place and $2,800 with his inventive and technical combo manual tricks. Joining Garrett and Devon on the podium, Chad Kerley, better known as CK, placed third and snagged $2,000 for his consistently flawless trick combinations. Lastly, seasoned pro Nathan Williams took home the CULT Best Trick award for the second consecutive year with a nollie half cab over the Vans sign.
Highlights from the morning’s amateur contest included 16-year-old crowd favorite, Johnny Raekes who dominated the course with his powerful and persistent riding, awarding him first place and a spot in the afternoon’s pro contest. Local rippers Jacob Cable and Julian Arteaga respectively placed second and third, rounding out the podium for the amateur class and claiming their spots to ride with the pros. Finally, Charles LittleJohn took home the Cult Best Trick award for the amateurs with an insane 540 Cab down the big stair set and over the Vans sign.”
Huntington Beach, CALIF. (March 27, 2017) – Vans concluded the second annual BMX Street Invitational at Off The Wall Skatepark in Huntington Beach where the world’s most talented BMX street riders battled for top honors and a chance to take home a piece of the $25,000 cash purse. With a stacked field of thirty-two competitors, the bar was set high by New Jersey’s Garrett Reynolds who claimed victory, taking home first place and $5,000 for his innovative tricks and dynamic riding.
VANS BMX STREET INVITATIONAL – FINAL RESULTS
1st – Garrett Reynolds
2nd – Devon Smillie
3rd – Chad Kerley
CULT Best Trick
Nathan Williams
Amateur Class – FINAL RESULTS
1st – Johnny Raekes
2nd – Jacob Cable
3rd – Julian Arteaga
CULT Best Trick – Amateur Class
Charles LittleJohn
Tall Order – Secret Island Spot
Sebastian Keep just dropped a new video on the Tall Order channel for you to check out. This time around Bas and the crew loaded up and took a trip to a spot that required a bit of work to get to. They found this crazy cement dish to ride that sits on a little island. After managing to float on over to the spot with a little inflatable boat, they had a little session on it. This video is for the guys out there that like unique and crazy spots that might not be very easy to ride. This isn’t the craziest video as far as riding goes, but it’s still a good watch. Check it out!
