BMX Union

Over It – Low Budget 2

October 30, 2015

The Over It crew are back with a fresh new BMX video from some of the sessions the crew have been getting out on the streets of Buenos Aires! As always, they came through with plenty of grinds and jibs for you to enjoy. Check it out!

“Over It keeps the fun essence crew to walk the streets with real players. It is a pleasure to share the new episode Low Budget 2 fully recorded in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Starring Federico Blasco, Julio Corpa Buzzalino & Mariano, the video is awash with creativity.
The originality in the post-editing work is magically worked by Kiko.”

Cult – Cultivate Vol. 1 Montage

October 30, 2015

Cult keeping the sections from the “Cultivate Vol.1” video coming strong. Here’s a mix section that features a ton of their flow, international and homie hook-up riders, along with pro team riders Russ Barone and Timmy Theus. Check out riding from guys like Grant Germain, Ollie Shields, Mikey Tyra, Anthony Panza and more!

Want to see the whole Cultivate Vol.1 video? Watch it here: CULTIVATE Vol. 1

Music: Flirtations “Nothing But a Heartache”

Notorious B.I.G. & Frank Sinatra “Dead Wrong / In My Room (Nancy Sinatra)

On The Horizon: Brotherhood BMX

October 30, 2015

If you haven’t caught on by now, we’re huge product nerds here at The Union and we’re always keeping our eye out for new and interesting products that are worth getting a look at. About a year ago, we caught wind of a company out of Russia called Brotherhood (or BRZRHD) that are producing a few products that are not only unique, but high quality. With that being said, their product line is a pretty small, but quality and one we have been really impressed with. We were very curious to know just what this brand was all about, so we got ahold of one of the brothers from Brotherhood to find out just what they are about and what they have planned. Let’s take a look!

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Simone Barraco Bike Check

October 30, 2015

Curious what Simone Barraco is running for a setup these days? The guys over at Subrosa just released a Bike Check with Simone and his current Noster III setup that he is running decked out with Subrosa and Shadow Conspiracy parts! You already know this is one dialed BMX bike. Go check out more photos along with a full parts list — Simone Barraco Bike Check

Ollie Shields – Work In Progress: Tripping North Part Two

October 30, 2015

The final episode of Ollie Shields‘s “Work In Progress” series is here. Check out some real solid riding from the streets of Bristol to the park in Wales with guys like James Cunningham and Pete Sawyer making appearances. Great watch. You can find past episodes below…

“Part two of ‘Tripping North’ sees James Cunningham, Sam Stickens and of course Ollie Shields wrap things up in the streets of Bristol, before being driven indoors in Wales… No surprise there!
We then recap on what an awesome series this has been, thanks for watching!
Made possible by Cult Bikes, Seventies Distribution and Vans Shoes”

Work In Progress – 70 Hour Work Week

Work In Progress – Jammin’ at Frontside

Work In Progress – Swale Summer Sessions

Work In Progress – Tripping North Part One

Stas Shatilo – BCN Vacation

October 30, 2015

It’s that time of the year when heading to Barcelona, Spain becomes almost a necessity with the shitty weather kicking in. Stas Shatilo recently made the trip from Russia to BCN to spend some time enjoying the skateparks, street spots and sunshine. Take a look at this rad BMX video he came home with!

Hood Antics – 15 Second Days 4

October 30, 2015

To say we absolutely love these 15 Second Days videos that Rob DiQuattro puts out featuring the Hood Antics crew and anyone else they cross paths with like the Common Crew, would be an understatement. The riding is amazing, the level of seriousness is super low, the laugh factor is high and the ability to stop watching is next to impossible. Hit play! There’s some amazing riding in this BMX video!

Duncan Smith – Legends Behind The Lens

October 30, 2015

Here’s a rad one we spotted over on Can You Dig It for you to check out. Nikon and MPORA have teamed up to spotlight a few different action sports photographers and they picked Duncan Smith as one of their guys. Duncan is a U.K based photographer that has been crushing it for years. This BMX video follows him to the Woodyard where he gives you some insight into his work, along with some excellent riding. If you’re stoked on the video, check out this interview with more from Duncan, along with some excellent photos.

“A series of mini docs profiling action sports photographers and their relationship with their sport and their Nikon.

Factory Media have partnered with Nikon to capture some of the most inspiring action sports’ photographers. These videos show the dedication and commitment from the other side of the lens with BMX photographer Duncan Smith.“