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Rest In Peace, Craig Stevens

February 16, 2023

BMX lost a great one. Rest in Peace, Craig Stevens.

It’s always hard hearing news of a rider passing. This morning the news that BMX legend Craig Stevens had passed away in New Zealand after a landslide overtook him while working a rescue mission during as flood as a firefighter, along with one of his partners. You can check out the full story on this New Zealand news website. As many of you know, Craig was one of those riders that was absolutely crushing it over in the U.K and in New Zealand, especially in the early 2000’s / 2010’s. Craig had been working as a volunteer firefighter, along with raising a family lately, but that didn’t keep him from riding and more. There was a video released last year where Craig told his story that we have re-embedded below. Rest in Peace, Craig! BMX lost a great one.

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Garrett Reynolds 2023 Instagram Compilation

February 16, 2023

You can’t go wrong with a Garrett Reynolds compilation!

It’s been a little while since we’ve seen a proper Instagram compilation, but this new one featuring Garrett Reynolds popped up and we knew it would be a good watch. Check out this fresh mix of dialed riding from street spots to parks and a few ramps! You already know Garrett delivers with the good stuff.

Moore BMX Podcast- Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla

February 16, 2023

Rooftop drops in for an interview on the Moore BMX Podcast!

The latest episode of the Moore BMX Podcast has arrived. This time around Brant Moore sits down with the one and only Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla for a two hour conversation talking everything from his long BMX career, his acting and stunt work in movies, getting stem cell treatment and much, much more. Mike has a ton of great stories and is always a super interesting guy to listen to, so get on that play button and check it out!

“Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla is a legend in the BMX world. There’s no doubt you know his story and have seen something from him in the past. He has ridden for legendary BMX brands and done some of the most talked about things on his bike. Outside of BMX he has had a career in the movie industry being a stunt double and even showed up in Guardians Of The Galaxy. There’s always a ton to talk about with Rooftop so let’s chat with him and learn more!” – Brant Moore

Islands BMX – 2 Days In Gran Canaria

February 16, 2023

The Islands BMX crew spent some time in Gran Canaria!

Here’s a fresh video Islands BMX Shop crew dropped from a recent trip where they hopped over from their island in Tenerife over to the island of Gran Canaria to spend two days cruising the street spots. We have seen a few videos from this place over the years and it definitely has some fun looking spots. Check out what they got into during their quick visit!

“Film/ edit @osel_mars_attack
Crew: @pikawrkb @bmxmkrg @tiagopalaverbmx @yagodiazmoreno @danitruiz @joelcamachoc @rubiowrkb”

TBB Bike – Martin Habada 2022

February 16, 2023

TBB Bike dropped a fresh Martin Habada video!

Here’s a fresh video TBB Bike dropped featuring Martin Habada going to work on ramps over in Germany, Holland and the Czech Republic! Martin brings a deep bag of tricks and keeps things interesting from start to finish, so get on that play button!

“Martin Habada and Honza Novák are a proven duo. Last year they spent a few days in Germany and Holland where they collected the first footage for this video. They completed the filming in Štvaníčí in January of this year and here is the result..” – TBB Bike

S&M Bikes – Ike Duly Build

February 15, 2023

Ike Duly built up a fresh S&M Bikes setup!

Here’s a fresh video from S&M Bikes‘ U.K connect Ike Duly who dialed in a new C.C.R rig, then took it straight to the Source Park bowl to shred! Hit play to check out the bike and some real solid riding!

“Fifteen-year-old Ike Duly who hails from Bexhill on Sea, UK – is a card carrying member of The Jump Club a crew of Next Gen shredders riding everything.

Check out Ike’s new Credence build and do yourself a favor… make sure to keep your eye on this guy!

Video and Photos by: Tom Horton” – S&M Bikes

Woodward BMX Season 1 – Episode 2: That’s My Teammate

February 15, 2023

Episode two of the Woodward BMX series has arrived!

The first season of Woodward BMX continues to roll. In episode two we get a look at Ryan Nyquist and Jamie Bestwick‘s teams going head to head on the dirt jumps, followed up by some fishing, ramps and more! Check out what the riders threw down and who ended up taking the win this week!

“Both teams meet at Small Dirt and Big Dirt for the team challenges of the day, From catching fish, and drinking smoothies, to learning 1080s. The book is officially open, and all bets are off!
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About Season 1:

Six up-and-coming BMX riders head to Woodward, PA, for a week unlike any other. Jamie Bestwick and Ryan Nyquist, two legends of the sport, lead teams of three through an extensive book of challenges. Riders battle to gain points for their respective teams, pushing one another above and beyond what they previously considered possible.” – Woodward

BSD 2nd Angle – Hit The City Raw: Vancouver Part 1

February 14, 2023

Check out a raw cut from the BSD Vancouver video!

Back in December BSD released their Hit The City video from a trip to Vancouver some of the squad took. Today we get a 20 minute raw cut giving us another look at what went down during the trip! This is just part one, so keep an eye out for part two coming soon!

“Continuing our 2nd Angle series, we go behind the scenes in Vancouver with Alex Donnachie, Joe Foley, Thomas Roulston and Antonio Smallwood for a look at what went into filming for our ‘Hit the City’ video. How Tam was still standing at the end of the trip is anyone’s guess!

Video by Dave Sowerby, Thomas Roulston and the BSD crew.” – BSD