BMX Union

Fakie Challenge #3

December 30, 2016

It’s time for another Fakie Challenge with Big Boy, Matty Cranmer, Vinny Mannino, Dom Simoncini, Ricky Hoffman, Kyle Goldenbaum, Mike Shimak and Brooklyn at the Incline Club. As expected, this one got hilarious and things definitely got interesting! Check out what went down and who took the win!

“Scotty said BIG BOY we need a fakie challenge number 3. since the weather has been so bad lately we did it in the skatepark. Ended up being a pretty good time and Scotty made the prediction that I was going to win.”

A New BMX Category? Common Ground Bikes

December 30, 2016

Over the years, we have seen a number of different styles of freestyle BMX bikes appear from the Sunday Bikes Model C that scaled a 24″ bike to ride and handle the abuse like a 20″, then the guys at Faction introduced 22″ bikes that have definitely started catching on with brands like S&M and United released 22″ complete bikes, frames and aftermarket parts. With a good number of BMX riders getting older, it was only a matter of time before we started seeing some more hybrids and different styles of bikes to start popping up to keep riding comfortable, fun and a little less abusive on the body. Can You Dig It just released a review / insight piece on a new style of BMX bike that combines the 24″ Model C style bike with a 26″ dirt jumper, while still maintaining the look of a BMX bike. There is a company called Commonground that is giving it a go. You can learn all about it right here — Creating a New Category: Commonground Bikes

It’s definitely an interesting look and with the number of riders who also are into downhill and 26″ bikes in general, there’s a good chance you might be itching to ride one of these after you check it out.

Long Island Roast

December 30, 2016

We’ve been slacking on the trails footage lately, mostly because Can You Dig It has been crushing it with that footage, but we couldn’t pass up this one from some sessions that went down at the Boondocks. Hit that play button and enjoy the buzz of cassette hubs and plenty of style.

“Some of the crew hit up the Boondocks on Long Island for there final weekend sessions and came back with some footage to share. Shout out to everyone that helped build the trails and the scene surrounding them and for countless good laps! Video by Sam Lawson”

Cult – Javi Castilla Tenerife 2016

December 30, 2016

Cult have released this fresh video featuring Javi Castilla going to work on street spots over in Tenerife in the Canary Islands! As always, Javi brings a smooth, laid back style with plenty of grinds and freecoaster action. You won’t be disappointed with this one.

Heathen BMX – Forgotten Nightmares Part 2

December 30, 2016

The Heathen BMX crew are back at it again with another mix of footage from the entire crew for your viewing pleasure! This mix is all street action from along the east coast and it does not disappoint. If you missed part one, you can watch it here — Heathen BMX – Forgotten Nightmares Part 1

“Heathen Brand presents Forgotten Nightmares, a two-part mini video featuring riding from the DMV and beyond. This footage was dug up from a underground vault deep in the Amazon after being lost to humanity in 2015. Parts from Jack Turner and Dave Zovko, with riding from Josh Minnick, Kyle Sidor, The District DC, Alex Topper, Carlos Bailey (Big Los), Steve Johnson, Michele Gonzales, and more.

Filmed by Jack Turner, Josh Bailey and homies
Edited by Jack Turner

Tracklist:
Apani B Fly – 6PM Cool Down
Jazz Liberatorz – Slow Down
Joe Cuba Sextet – Do You Feel It?”

Jesse Le Sommer – 4 Days In Madrid

December 30, 2016

Jesse Le Sommer coming through with a new video from some time he recently spent in Madrid, Spain for JBL Audio. Jesse plugged in the head phones and went to work cruising the street spots and skateparks that the city has to offer. Needless to say, Jesse had no problem finding great spots to ride and he ended up stakcing some real dialed clips. Get on that play button and take it all in!

“JBLaudio sent me in the Spanish capital for 4 days, here is the video we filmed under the hispanic sun !

Filmed & edited : Mathieu “Poiss” Barbier
Digital Help : Daniel Faria
Music : Justice – New Lands”

Monster Energy – Ben Lewis Tokyo Night Mission

December 30, 2016

Here’s a rad one that popped up from some time that Ben Lewis spent exploring the streets of Tokyo, Japan recently for Monster Energy. As always, Ben had an eye out for some great spots and ended up with a bunch of clips filled with technical grinds. Hit that play button and enjoy!

“BEN LEWIS caught up with HORIEGUMI and explored Tokyo for his MONSTER ENERGY night mission.

SUPPORTED by MONSTER ENERGY
PRODUCED by HORIEGUMI

Rider: Ben Lewis (弁流威寿)
Film/Edit: Daisuke Shiraishi and Nobuhiro Pegy Masuda
Thanks to: Tom Creasy, Yumi Tsukuda, Hikaru Funyu, Katoh Seiha, Roy Nango, and Rehito Murata.”

MarieJade – Milkshake 8 – Part 8

December 30, 2016

The final installment of the year long MarieJade Milkshake 8 series has arrived. The 8th video is much like the previous seven, filled with amazing riding, rad spots and some great film work, except this one is solely an Alex Valentino section that breaks from the mix sections we’ve seen in the other videos. That’s not a bad thing, because Alex brings the heat with his signature style and film direction that makes this more than just a “BMX video”. You might catch yourself checking if the final credits are rolling a few times in this one, but each time you’re then treated to more riding! Check it!

“We are back with another Milkshake, this one a bit different.
The Milkshake 8 gonna be in 8 parts, and here the Last one.
Milkshake 8 – Dernière Partie.
Featuring: Alex Valentino
“They are usually Riding and I’m filming but for the last one they filmed and I rode, so I went to spend five days with Leo at is hometown, a summer day with Arnaud and three days with Bad” – Alex Valentino
Shot by Leo Balay, Arnaud Wolff and Nico Badet.”

MarieJade – Milkshake 8 – Part 7

MarieJade – Milkshake 8 – Part 6

MarieJade – Milkshake 8 – Part 5

MarieJade – Milkshake 8 – Part 4

MarieJade – Milkshake 8 – Part 3

MarieJade – Milkshake 8 – Part 2

MarieJade – Milkshake 8 – Part 1