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Vans – “Illustrated” La Familia Section

January 6, 2017

We were wondering when Vans would be uploading another section from their “Illustrated” video online for your viewing pleasure! Today they uploaded the “La Familia” section that features their flow team riders and European team. This is a super diverse mix of styles and riders, with a ton of amazing spots and excellent film work. Absolute MUST SEE.

After you watch this, make sure you watch Scotty Cranmer’s Vans “Illustrated” section

“La Familia – The Vans BMX euro team and flow riders hold it down in this family feast of BMX from all over the world. The Vans family is diverse and we picked the best of each rider to put in this part to recognize the friends and family of Vans BMX from all walks of life. Featuring Trey Jones, Mike Gray, Larry Edgar, Dennis McCoy, Matthias Dandois, Tim Fuzzy Hall, Alex Hiam and more.”

Source BMX – Hastings History

January 6, 2017

Dan Lacey, Bas Keep, The Fids talk a little history of BMX in Hastings, England from the Backyard Jam all the way up to Source BMX opening up their new shop with the massive skatepark and the Battle of Hastings contest! This has a ton of rad footage from the 90’s and a mix of newer footage, too. Hit play and take a history lesson you actually want to learn about.

“A brief insight to the rich history of BMX in Hastings England. First shown in the build-up of the SourceBMX Battle of Hastings live stream program. Big thanks to Mark Richards for putting this together. sourcebmx.com”

Peep Game – Posse Cuts Vol. 13

January 6, 2017

A little DMX and BMX? The Peep Game Posse Cuts series continues for a thirteenth round. Once again we get a mix of riding from young guns to the pros going to work on spots around Los Angeles. Get on that play button and get lucky.

“Peep Game Posse Cuts Volume 13
Featuring(in order):
@markelljones__
@antonio_chavez1
@bmoneybabyy
@johnhicks
@ryderpoye
@jarrenbarboza
@jeromiee_thee_homiee
@peepgameltd
@chaseg_bmx
@augiesimoncini
@nathan_dowdle_
@brandonbegin
@charles_littlejohn
@marcusc_62”

Drawing Dave Mirra

January 6, 2017

Brant Moore has been on a drawing kick lately. A little while back he drew Scotty Cranmer, now today he has this new video where he draws Dave Mirra. Hit play to watch Brant draw this from start to finish to a familiar tune if you ever played the Dave Mirra video games. Rad video for sure. Rest In Peace, Dave!

“Graphite pencil drawing of Dave Mirra using only a Dixon Toconderoga #2 pencil.

Dave was one of, if not, the first people I drew way back in 2007.
How fitting that he be the first person I draw in 2017!”

Soul BMX – Valentin Cotot Video

January 6, 2017

Soul BMX coming through with a fresh video for your viewing pleasure! This time around Valentin Cotot goes to work on street spots and skateparks over in France bringing a bunch of grinds, freecoaster action and style to the table.

“Bmx Street tech at its finest coming from one of the newcomer of the french scene : Valentin Cotot, latest video premiering now on Soul.

Edited by Arrouch”

When Brian Foster Shows Up To The Warehouse Session

January 6, 2017

Dustin Lee dropped his latest video / Vlog, and the title did a great job of catching our attention. Brian Foster stopped by the Merritt warehouse to presumably dial in his bike with some new parts and catch a session on the warehouse ramps. Here’s a video giving you a look at what went down! The Brian Foster footage is from about 1:45 – 2:45 mark in the video. After that, Dustin catches an indoor session with Montana Ricky and a few others. Take a look!

X Games “Real BMX” Coming Back For 2017

January 6, 2017

Here’s some news we’re sure will get some of you excited. The X Games have announced the dates for the 2017 Real Series which includes the REAL BMX contest once again. Above is a little trailer to get you hyped, then you can get more details below. They haven’t announced the riders for 2017 yet, but we would assume they will have different riders selected for this one. Who do you think will be selected? Let us know in the comments below!

“The Real Series returns to the World of X Games content lineup on XGames.com and ABC, beginning with the Real Ski video competition on February 15, 2017.

A forum for the world’s best riders and filmers to create premium video content, the Real Series brings together the worlds of competitive action sports and core video parts. Originally launched with Real Street in 2010, the Real Series has now grown to include six video competitions each year, with snowboarding, freeskiing, BMX, FMX and wakeboard disciplines added into the lineup.

The Real Series on ABC schedule for 2017 is detailed below:

Event / Contest starts online / ABC broadcast
Real Ski – February 15 – February 25
Real Snow – March 15 – March 25
Real Street – May 17 – May 28
Real BMX – June 14 – June 24
Real Moto – August – August
Real Wake – September – September

The six Real Ski athletes invited to compete are: Magnus Graner, Khai Krepala, Henrik Harlaut, Tom Wallisch, Will Wesson and LJ Strenio.

The Real Snow competition will follow, with never-before-seen edits from Justin Fronius, Anto Chamberlain, Frank Bourgeois, Toni Kerkela, Dylan Thompson and Jesse Paul.

Like past Real Series competitions, the video parts for each sport’s competition will premiere on XGames.com. Fans can watch and vote for their favorite, and the video with the most votes will be awarded Fan Favorite accolades. The video parts will also be judged by a panel of industry experts and the X Games gold, silver and bronze medalists will be revealed in a one-hour World of X Games show that will premiere on ABC 10 after the videos drop.

This year, Real Mountain will extend the Real Series even further by debuting a digital-only fan-vote competition featuring seven North American big mountain ski resorts. Aspen Snowmass, Jackson Hole, Mammoth Mountain, Revelstoke, Snowbird, Squaw Valley and Whistler Blackcomb will each submit 90-second videos showcasing their resort-sponsored athletes skiing and snowboarding in-bounds terrain and natural features.

The resorts will film throughout the 2016/2017 winter season. The contest will run here on XGames.com in November 2017.”

TEDx – Jim Cielencki “Discovering I Knew Nothing About My City”

January 5, 2017

It’s always interesting seeing what riders and industry guys get into when they move on from BMX or just get into when they aren’t riding. As many of you know, a few years back Jim Cielencki stepped away from running Sunday Bikes, which he originally started with the guys at Odyssey. Since then, Jim has actually got really into running and last year he ran EVERY street in Buffalo, New York leading up to running a marathon. After he wrapped that up, he decided to give doing one of the TEDx talks telling his story about running. This really doesn’t have anything to do with BMX, but it’s an interesting watch. Take a look.