BMX Union

Progression of BMX In Cuba

February 1, 2017

We don’t see much from BMX coming out of Cuba due to some of the crazy sanctions that have prevented trade and getting product over there… But if there is a will, there is a way. Here’s a video giving you some insight of what it has been like for Frank Gonzalez who has been making the best out of what he has to keep riding. This video is pretty short and could probably go into a ton more detail, but it’s still an interesting look into what it’s like, and the story is real good. It almost makes you feel bad because you take for granted how easy it is to get new parts when something breaks. Take a peek!

“Local athlete Frank Gonzalez has adopted and progressed with the sport he loves, despite limited resources, and government restrictions.”

Helio Brand – 2017 Mixtape

February 1, 2017

The Helio Brand crew coming through with a fresh mix of footage from some of the skatepark and street missions they have been going on lately. This is loaded with some real solid riding and spots, so get on that play button and take a look!

Song: Boogie Belgique – Jungle Law

5050 BMX – Interviews with Jonesy Fedderson and Josh Hult

February 1, 2017

The 5050 BMX guys stumbled across some old video intros featuring Jonesy Fedderson and Josh Hult that played during demos they did on a FMX arena tour. This was filmed a few years back so some of the details might not be the same, but there’s some real dialed riding in this that is well worth a look! Check it out!

“I just stumbled by this video commercial we did for our friend Keith Sayers FMX tour he did in Canada. This was played on the jumbotrons in the arenas before we did our portion of the shows. Such good times and memories. I wanna say this was about 2013ish. The interviews are with Jonesy Fedderson and Josh Hult. It was filmed and edited by Mike Brewer”

Hangin’ With Lavs

February 1, 2017

It looks like TJ Lavin has fired up a Youtube channel of his own. Here’s a video where he sits down and talks with Tyler Trueman who has taken over TJ’s backyard trails. This has a mix of some dialed riding and some good conversation. Take a look!

“Tyler Trueman telling us what time it is in the digging /bmx world…”

2017 Joyride150 x NE Canadian Street invitational

January 31, 2017

The Northern Embassy crew dropped their video from this years Canadian Street Invitational at Joyride 150! Hit play to check out all of the action that went down! Looks like it was a damn good time to us!

“The 2nd annual Joyride x Northern Embassy Street invitational went down this past weekend. Huge thanks to Joyride for hosting this awesome contest and thanks to everyone who came out! Also massive thanks to all the sponsors for sending prizes. Some crazy riding happened this year, check it out.” – Northern Embassy

Grant Castelluzzo Bumped To Dan’s Comp Pro Team

January 31, 2017

A little hard work always pays off. It looks like Grant Castelluzzo has been given the bump on up to the Dan’s Comp Pro team for 2017. This should mean we’ll be seeing plenty more of Grant on both sides of the lens in the foreseeable future. Get the full details below.

“We are excited to announce that Grant Castelluzzo has been promoted to the Dan’s Comp Pro Team for 2017. Grant joined the crew last Spring via the flow program and has put in work, repped the bolt and kept the wheels spinning in all directions. In addition to his riding/repping responsibilities, part of Grant’s promotion involves filming and producing some riding videos for Dan’s Comp throughout the year. We’re excited to have Grant more involved in the whole Dan’s Comp team.” – Dan’s Comp

“After an incredibly helpful and amazing 2016 with Dan’s Comp, I am super stoked, honored, and humbled to be asked to be a bigger part of the brand for 2017. In addition to being added to the ridiculously stacked Pro team, I will be helping to produce some online content for the team throughout the year in the form of some short video projects. I can’t wait to start working with the crew, as well as becoming more involved with the brand. Nothing but good times ahead!” – Grant

Welcome to the next level, Grant! Grant holds it down for Mutiny Bikes, Profile and Dan’s Comp.

Zhenya Solovyov – Welcome to Nowhere

January 31, 2017

Zhenya Solovyov coming through with a video to kick 2017 off right with footage he collected over the course of last year. Zhenya is a grinding machine that rocks 4 metal pegs and gets the job done right. Hit play and take it all in!

“Another year – another profile. In this video I made many tricks that I planed to do a long time ago. Also glad that one of my favorite band’s song fitted this video perfectly. East coast influenced riding with a punk rock tune, that’s how I like it. I have no goals and nowhere to rush, just trying enjoy the moment of riding every time.”

The Wheel Mill – Round 2

January 31, 2017

It’s never a bad idea to take a trip to The Wheel Mill. Here’s a video from a trip Big Boy, Matty Cranmer, Trey Jones, Cory Berglar and Mike Shimak took to spend a day cruising the park with the locals. Here’s a video giving you a look at everything that went down from the GoPro POV footage to flair challenges and more. Looks like it was another good time at the park.

“We went to the wheel mill in Pittsburgh for round two! This is one of the biggest skateparks I have ever been to! There are two levels in this park. Riding a BMX bike there is probably one of the best things I have ever done in my life. There are mountain bike rooms and crazy box jump lines! The boys loved the crazy playground. Matty was blasting the quarter pipes higher than he should humanly be allowed to! I got broke of on a 540 and Scotty and I did a voice over since the mic decided to be difficult. I did a flip and almost took a trip to the hospital and the boys and I ended the sesh off with a flip train!”