BMX Union

Federal Bikes – Rookie: Vangeli Katsiakis

June 13, 2023

Vangeli Katsiakis gets it done for Federal Bikes!

When you get the endorsement from Bruno Hoffmann, you know you’re doing it right. Federal Bikes have added Vangeli Katsiakis to their squad over in Germany, and he went to work stacking clips for this new edit packed with heavy moves to bring the news. Get on that play button and get familiar!

“Vangeli Katsiakis with his first offering for Federal Bikes, on the streets of Germany. Big rails, switch street lines Vangeli can do it all and under the wing of Bruno Hoffmann you can expect big things from Vangeli in future.

Video by Christos Katsiakis

Filmed by Bruno Hoffmann, Rich Forne & Calvin Kosovich” – Federal Bikes

Unclicked Podcast – Dave Voelker

June 13, 2023

Dave Voelker sits down for an interview on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around the legend(s) Dave Voelker, along with Pete Augustin, sit down for over 2 hours of talking BMX history from first bikes to creating tricks, the first X Games, all the way up to what they have going on these days! This is over 2 and a half hours and A LOT of ground is covered, so get on that play button because this is an awesome listen.

“We’ve got a living legend in the studio today, Dave Voelker, The Lord! A Fearless originator of some of the most innovative tricks in the game. Dave’s BMX career is drenched in accolades putting him into the legend status he’s in today. Dave’s love for BMX runs deep, it’s hard to put into words the feeling you get watching him tell stories about his incredible BMX career. There’s no shortage of legend status in the studio for this one. We’ve got Mike Escamilla Co-hosting and Pete Augustin sitting in. Seriously, So much history in one room. Don’t let me keep you any longer, Wallride 540 yourself over to the play button and enjoy.

0:01 – Intro Dave Voelker, Pete Augustin
4:15 – GT / DYNO
13:45 – 1980’s
20:00 – First-ever street contest
29:00 – Late 80’s
37:00 – X Games
51:00 – Inventing a trick
53:30 – Crazy show stories
1:02:325 – Knee Injury
1:08:00 – Street contest series
1:18:00 – Lord Voelker
1:33:20 – Kole Voelker
1:40:00 – Contests
1:48:00 – Hall of Fame
1:57:50 – Favorite Riders
2:07:30 – Pete Augustin
2:12:21 – Aggroman
2:17:00 – Rock abubuca
2:26:35 – Footplant” – Our BMX

Kanode Knows – Matt Closson

June 13, 2023

Matt Closson sits down for an interview on the Kanode Knows Podcast!

The latest episode of the Kanode Knows podcast from Bobby Kanode has arrived. This time around he gets caught up with the one and only Matt Closson to talk about what he has going on from sponsors to filming, injuries, trips and much, much more. These guys talked for two hours, and you already know this is a good listen. Get on that play button!

“Matt Closson is a professional BMX rider from Las Vegas riding for Fiend and Premium. He’s been SO good for SO long. One of the best dudes to be around, and a genuinely incredible human being. Loved this convo and hope you do too.” – Bobby Kanode

Eddie Fiola Bike Check

June 13, 2023

Check out Eddie Fiola’s current “Formerpro” setup.

Here’s a unique video Bike Check for you to check out! Brant Moore recently crossed paths with the legend Eddie Fiola and was able to get a detailed look at his current setup that he’s running with some details on a few products that may be coming down the line. Take a look!

“What bike does Eddie Fiola ride?!
Let’s take a look at his Former Pro bike and learn more about it from the man himself!” – Brant Moore

Last Stand X Bros Bike Store At The Badyard

June 12, 2023

The Last Stand crew threw a jam at The Badyard in France!

Here’s a fresh video Bros Bike Store put together from the Last Stand jam that went down this past weekend at The Badyard park over in France. As expected, there was a big turn out and it looks like it was a session packed with heavy moves. Take a look!

“Here is the video from LAST STAND jam at Badyard skatepark on June 10th.

Film and cut by Pierre BLONDEL ( @pierreblondel___ )” – Bros Bike Store

Ruhr Games 2023 Highlights

June 12, 2023

Check out what went down at this years Ruhr Games!

The Ruhr Games are back after a year off. Here’s two videos Freedom BMX put together from the contest that went down over in Germany the other weekend with full highlights from Men’s and Women’s BMX Park Finals. Get on that play button to check out what went down!

“Heat battle in the pot! The men’s final in the BMX Freestyle Park at the Ruhr Games 2023 in the Landscape Park Duisburg-Nord took place in midsummer temperatures. The starters had two runs, of which the better one was counted. You can find out who came out on top in the end in our video above.

RESULTS:
1. Paul Thölen (84.9 points)
2. Luis Rincon (83.4 points)
3. Timo Schulze (82.54 points)
4. Michael Meisel (82.3 points)
5. Sebastian Cuellar (80.4 points)
6. Pim Scheers (76.8 points)
7. Tobias Freigang (74.8 points)
8. Lennox Zimmerman (48.8 points)

Camera: Moritz Zell
Editing: The Medialist” – Freedom BMX

Check out the Women’s Finals below!
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Apulmon BMX – Revolución

June 12, 2023

Check out this new mix from the streets of Buenos Aires!

Whenever we see a BMX video pop up from Buenos Aires, Argentina, we know we’re going to see something good. The city has endless spots, and there is always some heavy riders rolling through. Here’s a new one from the Apulmon BMX crew that spent a week exploring the spots and stacking clips. Check out what they got into in this real solid video!

“Proyect A Pulmón BMX launches its first official video filmed in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina for 7 days with Gaspar Guendulain, Maximiliano Coca, Jeremías Gomez and Santiago Melian.
Accompanied by several well-known bikers from BsAs and other provinces of Argentina, they launch the REVOLUTION filmed on the same weekend of May 25, hence the inspiration for the name.
The immense city, impossible to complete in just 7 days, we hope to travel more to be able to take advantage of every incredible corner there is to ride.
Thousands of thanks to Nacho Ordoñez and his family who gave us lodging and comfort to make our planes, as well as good times with the band!”

Rob Ridge – Lunch Break At Lyme

June 11, 2023

Rob Ridge catches a sunny lunch break session!

It has been 3 YEARS since Rob Ridge has dropped a new edit, and we are beyond STOKED to see this since he’s one of our all-time favorite riders. Rob recently pulled the camera out during a lunch break session at the Lyme park over in the U.K, and he definitely brought his deep bag of technical lip tricks with him. Rob makes what he does look easy, and really he’s doing things not too many people can pull off. Take a look!

“Some classic moves on a recent (presently) rare visit to Lyme Regis skatepark on a lovely summer’s day.” – Rob Ridge