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Miracle Boy and Nyquist – Full Video

February 6, 2016

It’s been a rough past two days since the news of Dave Mirra’s passing hit, but there’s been a lot of videos and stories surfacing reminding us just how incredible of a person Dave was on and off his bike. Here’s the “Miracle Boy and Nyquist” video that was originally released back in 2001. This is just short of an hour of amazing riding and just insight into the way Ryan Nyquist and Dave were living, along with a look into how they grew up and ended up where they were at that time.

“Redline Entertainment
A Dog on a Bike Film”

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The Definition of Freestyle BMX?

February 6, 2016

When you’re just scrolling along on Facebook and then BOOM… This BMX video popped up on our feed and while we were watching it, we were just amazed by the stuff this guy was doing. Not only does it look like he’s making everything up as he goes, his actions are screaming “this is freestyle”. BMX needs more creative and crazy guys like this to keep it fun and unique. Not only that, look at that bike! One-piece cranks, 1″ fork, probably nothing fancy keeping that bike rolling, but that guy is crushing it.

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Behind the Scenes of “Hard Times” – Zack Gerber and the Roof to Roof Front Flip

February 6, 2016

Ryan Howard released this BMX video with behind the scenes footage of Zack Gerber doing that INSANE front flip from roof to roof in State College, Pennsylvania from Zack’s “Hard Times” section that absolutely blew everyone away when they first saw the clip. It looks like Zack only took a few feeler jumps before sending this, which was a pleasant surprise. I almost expected there to be some really gnarly crashes involved in this, but luckily there wasn’t. Plus, Zack’s reaction is absolute perfection of the feeling BMX can give you.

“This is the third in a series of behind the scenes videos from the making of hardtimes. After each filming trip I would compile all the raw footage into a timeline to keep the team motivated and you show everyone their footage.
This video speaks for itself. shout out to 9 hour round trip road trips for a clip.”

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Erik Orgo Shreds His Home Skatepark

February 6, 2016

Here’s a fresh new BMX video featuring Erik Orgo putting in work at his local skatepark over in Estonia! As we’ve come to learn from Erik over the years, this guy has a deep bag of tricks and he has some real good style to pair up with those tricks to make for some really good riding worth checking out. This is no exception. Check it!

“Estonia is definitely a country with a lot of talent when it comes to BMX and Erik Orgo is no exception! After ending up as the best Estonian rider at this year’s Simple Session, there was no way Philip Kölsch could resist filming an edit in his home park. Even with the harsh weather and an almost hour long bike ride through the cold to get to the spot, the 18-year-old Estonian managed to lay down a solid session! Erik is, without a doubt, someone to keep your eyes peeled for.” – Epic TV

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Product: Etnies – Aaron Ross Signature Marana Vulc

February 5, 2016

Etnies have been on it with releasing their latest round of signature shoes. Over the course of the past few days we have got a look at the new Chase Hawk Jameson SC, the Nathan Williams Jameson Vulc and the Chase Hawk Jameson MT shoes. Today, we’re getting a look at the new Aaron Ross signature Marana Vulc. The Marana Vulc is a slimmed down version o the Marana shoe that utilizes a Vulcanized outsole (think heat-treating for rubber to make it last longer). The shoe starts out with a suede and textile upper with a mesh tongue and collar lining and rubber printed toe cap. Inside, you an find a STI Evolution Foam Insole with the “Ross For Boss” logo to help with comfort and absorb impacts and the outsole features a triangle pattern that provides plenty of grip on the pedals without wearing out quickly.

The Aaron Ross signature Marana Vulc comes in dark red and black (the grey area is the rubber toe cap that is black) in sizes of 5-14 with a price tag of $69.99 direct from the Etnies Webstore, through BMX shops and mail-orders or on Amazon.

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Props BMX – Issue 6: Dave Mirra Interview

February 5, 2016

Since the news broke yesterday of Dave Mirra’s untimely death, there has been a bunch of older footage of Dave surfacing online. Props BMX uploaded their old interview with Dave from Issue 6 that came out just over 20 years ago for you to check out. We’re sure a number of you might have never seen this one, but it’s definitely one you’ll want to see.

“RIP Dave you’ll be missed.

We shot this along the Daytona Beach, FL boardwalk during the Play “Contest of Love” weekend in the winter of 1995. Dave was 20 years old and had just gotten over being hit by a car on his bike. He was on the rise to become the icon he is today.

Kenan Harkin on the mic.

Photo by Brad McDonald.”

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Dave Mirra Tribute Video

February 5, 2016

Ride BMX released their intro video for Dave Mirra when he was a presenter for NORA Cup this past summer. This 48 seconds covers A LOT of ground from Dave’s early beginnings on up through all the success he saw on and off his bike. There’s no denying that he was much, much more of an influence that just being really talented on a bike.

“Dave Mirra has suddenly been taken from us, who could’ve ever seen this coming? Words can’t describe my inner feelings right now, but it seems eerie, and yet ultimately comforting knowing that I had the opportunity to meet Dave at this past year’s NORA Cup awards ceremony. Dave was set as our presenter for the ramp category that night (he’d award Dennis Enarson later that night with Ramp Rider of the Year), and while Dave was timid on stage, he was clearly intrigued by the riding footage being projected on the giant screen. The nominee reels are always a mash of the very best riding that year from people like Dennis Enarson and Kriss Kyle, and I think Dave might’ve really had the chance to see the mark he left, and where the torch has now been carried… That moment is something I’ll never forget. Dave Mirra is a legend, an icon, and a true inspiration who shaped our world and left his mark, but you all know that. Here’s a look back on the reel we ran that night before he took the stage as the presenter for Ramp Rider of the Year. RIP Dave.” – Ride BMX

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Urban Noise – Tokyo

February 5, 2016

Ride BMX dropped this STACKED video from the sessions that the crew who were invited to the Real Toughness contest in Tokyo this past summer had during their down time. When you can take a crew like this to a city like Tokyo, you’re bound to see something incredible. Needless to say, this is a BMX video we don’t suggest you pass up!

“With Devon Smillie, Tyler Fernengel, Bruno Hoffmann, Ollie Shields, Fernando Laczko, and Alex Donnachie in Tokyo, Japan, for the G-Shock Real Toughness contest a few months back, it would’ve been foolish to squander the opportunity to ride street in one of biggest cites in the world with such an epic crew. So we arranged some local contacts, found a cheap hotel, and stuck around for a few extra days after the contest. Tokyo is so vast, insanely crowded, and security is on it, so riding street is not easy. Fortunately, as far as riding and filming were concerned, there were no sponsor obligations or clip counts to stress—and the sessions that ensued reflected that. The locals fed us a steady diet of predominantly ledge spots—and that was fine with us. The next couple days were super chill, consisting of fun spots, strange food, and more than a few street beers. The only sore spot on the trip was when Alex rolled his ankle on the first day at the first spot. After he did one of the cleanest and lofty uprail-to-hard 360s any of us had ever seen, we knew he was warming up for the hard 540, but he took his ankle out on the next try. Alex had to sit on the sideline for the rest of the trip, but he managed to hobble out every day and kick it with the crew, help film, and consume plenty of Kit Kats and other assorted candies. Meanwhile, local 13-year old Japanese prodigy, Rim Nakamura, subbed-in for a few of the sessions and totally killed it. Which was awesome to see—literally, a kid, just roll right into the session with some of the most bad-ass pros and just start shredding. Thanks to G-Shock, Hiroshi Uehara, Ken Jungnickel, Rim Nakamura, and all the other locals we met along the way.” – Ride BMX

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