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Sneak Peek: Hoffman Bikes – Low Drag v4.43 Bars

March 7, 2016

If you caught our Mat Hoffman interview a little while back, you would have heard that he mentioned bringing the classic Low Drag bars back from the 25 year anniversary of Hoffman Bikes! Today, they released a little preview and word that you can now PRE-ORDER these bars through Hoffman Bikes dealers worldwide.

The Low Drag v4.43 bars are made from full 4130 chromoly right here in the U.S.A with an 8.75″ rise, 30″ width, 3-degrees of upsweep and 6-degrees of backsweep. They will be available in black and chrome with a retail price of $89.95 (black) or $94.95 (chrome), so if you’re digging these classics, hit up your local shop or favorite mail-order and get yourself on the list!

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Wethepeople – Marek Kuhalskis Welcome Video

March 7, 2016

It looks like Wethepeople have added Latvia’s Marek Kuhalskis to their line up through Par BMX! Check out this welcome video where Marek puts his pegs and freecoaster to good use at Monsterpark!

“Marek (aka YOUNG MK) is 14 years old and just got added to the WTP flow team! Here is his welcome edit filmed over the winter months at his favorite place to ride – Monsterparks skatepark in Riga, Latvia!”

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Life Proof – Terry Adams: Defy Elements

March 7, 2016

It was announced that Terry Adams had been picked up by Life Proof phone cases a few weeks back. Now, we get his first video for them that features a bunch of riding, along with some insight on living and riding in Louisiana and how the trick he calls “Katrina” was invented. Check it!

“Hurricane Katrina left a lasting impression on Terry Adams, a proud and dedicated Louisianian. He learned his signature flatland BMX trick in the aftermath of the storm and named it “Katrina” as a tribute to his resilient home state. This is his personal story of defying elements and remaining grounded by his Louisiana roots.” – Life Proof

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Toronto X Jam 2016 – Raw Clips

March 7, 2016

During the 2016 Toronto X Jam, Chase Davidson switched over from photos to film a few clips for you to check out. This 30 second video is PACKED with some serious heat from Cory Wiergowski, Brandon Webster and a few others. That last clip will require a replay or two… Amazing.

Check this out: Toronto X Jam 2016 Finals Photogallery

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Photogallery: Toronto X Jam 2016 Finals

March 7, 2016

This past weekend was a wild one up in Toronto as the Toronto X Jam went off and a ton of Canada’s finest, along with riders from other parts of the world like the U.S, all went head to head on the park and street courses. With guys like Drew Bezanson, Colton Walker, Nick Bruce, Cory Wiergowski, Steven Moxley, Brandon Webster, Rob Armour and more all in the finals, things definitely got wild. Check out a ton of photos that Chase Davidson shot by hitting the link below!

VIEW THE FULL PHOTOGALLERY HERE

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Toronto X Jam 2016 Finals Photogallery

March 7, 2016

All photos by Chase Davidson

Toshio Takagi going upside down over the spine.

Toshio Takagi DOUBLE backflip.

Steven Moxley double peg to tailwhip.

Steven Moxley icepick to tailwhip.

Steven Moxley with a dipped 360.

Steven Moxley barspin to fufanu!

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NASS To Hold BMX World Championships

March 7, 2016

It looks like NASS Festival will be stepping things up for 2016. They will be hosting the first BMX World Championships in nearly 30 years. Get the full scoop in the press release before. This should lead to things getting nuts!

“UK Festival to host BMX World Championships
Friday 8th – Sunday 10th July 2016

NASS Festival & the International BMX Freestyle Federation (IBMXFF) have announced today (Monday 7th March) the BMX World Championships will be held in the UK for the first time in 28 years.

The world’s leading freestyle BMX athletes will descend on the West Country in time for NASS, the action sport and music festival which takes place on the 8th – 10th July, near Bristol.

The event promises to be one of the largest global BMX freestyle events of the year with more than 450 professional and amateur athletes from over 40 countries heading to NASS to compete across three specialities of BMX freestyle; park, vert and dirt.”

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Signature BMX – Malaga Trip 2016

March 7, 2016

Over the winter, the Signature BMX crew decided they had enough with the winter weather in Finland, so they loaded up and took a trip to Malaga, Spain! Here’s a short, but sweet, video with some highlights from the skatepark and street sessions they caught!

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