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Kio Hayakawa – NORA Cup 2022 Flatland Rider of the Year

October 2, 2022

Kio Hayakawa is flatland rider of the year!

The NORA Cup 2022 winner videos continue to flow! Here’s a look at the video celebrating Kio Hayakawa winning the Flatland Rider of the Year award! Check out a bunch of dialed riding, some words from people that voted for him, along with a look at how Kio accepted the award since he wasn’t able to make it to Hastings for the party.

“The 2022 NORA Cup for Flatland Rider of the Year goes to Kio Hayakawa!! Kio links some of the hardest trick combos in the game with style and precision, He is pushing Flatland to new levels daily. This is Kio’s second year in a row winning a NORA Cup for Flat and he is showing no signs of slowing down.

Congrats Kio!!

It’s no short feat to be nominated for Flatland Rider of the Year, so we also want to congratulate Alex Jumelin, Terry Adams, Yu Katagiri, and Yu Shoji on their nominations.

We also want to sincerely thank the brands that allow NORA Cup to happen: Monster, Source BMX, Tubolito, odi, Vans, Fly Bikes, S One Helmets, S&M, Fit Bike Co, Alienation, kink BMX, cinema, The Shadow Conspiracy, Subrosa, Odyssey, Sunday, Vans, GT Bikes, Haro, Hyper, and Snafu. This is a labor of love for us, but it does cost money and the brands I just listed are, quite literally, keeping it going.” – Our BMX

Brian Tunney – September 2022 Clips

October 2, 2022

New month, new Brian Tunney video!

It’s October! With every new month, we get a new Brian Tunney to start things off right! As always, Brian delivers with a ton of solid flatland riding and music selection to enjoy. Check out what Brian cooked up for clips during his garage sessions, then check out more details about each clip below!

“A few weeks ago, following the proliferation of undertakers I post on Instagram, Canadian flatland legend Shane Neville (of Flatland Manifesto and Ronin) suggested I try to add a cancan to the end of undertakers.

Thirty days later, this is the result. It’s a hodge podge of undertakers, randomness, one wall bounce and some old school BMX things I hadn’t done in a few years. And, instead of stressing over next to impossible tricks, I had fun with the oldies.

Here’s a quick rundown if you’re curious:

1. The first barspin undertaker to cancan I landed.
2. The first double barspin undertaker to cancan I landed. (while it was raining outside, hence the weird angle)
3. The same stupid rolling combo I usually do, but this time, I grab the frame on the invisible hand part.
4. Tailwhip to undertaker to one-foot long rope-a-roni. (I need more space to roll this further.)
5. Tailwhip to undertaker to cancan.
6. Cancan to undertaker to cancan. (Kinda stupid but oh well.)
7. Peg wheelie to undertaker. (Super old but still fun.)
8. Peg wheelie to undertaker to cancan in a really stupid hat. (I was having trouble getting this right and then thought, if you wear the dumb hat, you’ll land it first try. That was unfortunately a correct assumption.)
9. Half-hiker to dave duster to fire hydrant to backward hitchhiker to wall bounce inspired by Mark Lewman’s sequence from Freestylin’ over 30 years ago.
10. Footjam to smoothie boomerang smith decade thing.
11. Squeaker to undertaker.
12. Shane’s original trick request: Throw a cancan in between the undertaker and smith decade. I thought this would take a few months to get right but it only took an hour and five minutes.

Until October, keep your feet on the pegs but keep reaching for the stars…” – Brian Tunney

JOH DVD – Chapter 7: Edge

October 2, 2022

The JOH Project have started uploading sections from their DVD!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg9YHj75tcg

The JOH Project crew over in Japan have begun uploading sections from their full-length DVD that was released last month. Here’s a look at Chapter 7 which is a mix section featuring a ton of riders putting in work on street spots and ramps during some late night sessions. This is a real solid watch, so if you want to check out more, get the full details below!

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BMX News 9/30/22

September 30, 2022

Get caught up with the latest episode of BMX News!

It’s Friday and that means that it is time for a fresh episode of BMX News from Brant Moore getting you caught up on all the best BMX videos, the biggest news and newest products that popped up. As always, you can check out Brant’s recap video up top, then check out everything he talks about in full down below! Get on that play button and get caught up!

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Jay Hamilton – NORA Cup 2022 Trail Rider of the Year

September 30, 2022

Jay Hamilton took the NORA Cup 2022 Trail Rider of the Year award!

The videos celebrating the NORA Cup 2022 winners keep flowing! Jay Hamilton took the Trail Rider of the Year award this year, and it’s easy to see why! Check out this video with a bunch of riding clips, insights from the riders that voted for him and a look at Jay accepting the award!

“The 2022 NORA Cup for Trail Rider of the Year goes to Jay Hamilton!! Jay is the real deal, rain or shine, Jay is out at the trails with a shovel in hand building jumps for beginners and dialing in the big lines. He is an inspiration in the trail scene and can be found in the woods shredding with his son and making sure everyone is having a good time.

Congrats on the NORA Cup Jay! Well deserved.

It’s no short feat to be nominated for Trail Rider of the Year, so we also want to congratulate Clint Reynolds, Cory Nastazio, Nathan Hallahan, and Nathan Saunders on their nominations!

We also want to sincerely thank the brands that allow NORA Cup to happen: Monster, Source BMX, Tubolito, ODI, Vans, Fly Bikes, S One Helmets, S&M, Fit Bike Co, Alienation, kink BMX, cinema, The Shadow Conspiracy, Subrosa, Odyssey, Sunday, Vans, GT Bikes, Haro, Hyper, and Snafu. This is a labor of love for us, but it does cost money and the brands I just listed are, quite literally, keeping it going.” – Our BMX

Jake Calhoun Shouts At The Devil

September 30, 2022

Jake Calhoun throws down some dialed park riding!

It’s always rad checking out a video from a rider we’re not too familiar with. Jake Calhoun is a newer name to us, but it’s clear he’s a shredder. Check out this fresh video where Jake puts his deep bag of tricks to work at a bunch of parks, a little street and roof drop action and a few clips from shows. Jake took a pretty heavy slam that took him off the bike, but it looks like he had a ton of great clips stacked before he was sidelined. Take a look!

“Sponsors //
Danscomp Mailorder
Cbddepartment
HeavyPedalz

Music// Too Young to fall in Love, Motley Crue

Instagram // @jakecalhoun__

Film //
Jon Pleminick @jon_pleminick @paralysisthrash
Richie Ackley @richcantbike”

Etnies “Visuals”

September 30, 2022

Etnies have released their new “Visuals” video!

Etnies kicking off the weekend right with their new “Visuals” video featuring their European team putting in work out in the streets over the course of the year. As expected with a crew like this, it turned out to be an absolute BANGER and an absolute must see! Get on that play button to check this out now!

“Hold onto your hats – we’ve got an absolute gem for you today via the European etnies team! Shot over the last half year with Jordan Godwin, Miki Fleck, Marius Dietsche, Sam Jones, Joe Foley, Clement Carpentier, Harry Mills-Wakley and Isaac Downey, this is a must-see. HAMMERS.

Visuals is the latest etnies BMX project, filmed over 6 months in some of Europes most iconic cities showcasing riders from their European Team. Featuring Pro team riders @jordangoooooodwin and @mikifleck, alongside their flow team of @isaacdowney, @jam_scones_92, @clement_carpentier, @mr_steezee, @harry_mw and @marius_dietsche

Filmed by @tommhorton, @janisoriovich, @zmnrvn, @quirin_reichmeyer, @adi_saster, @kilianreichmeyer, @nutsandboltsbmx, @jordangoooooodwin, @lewis1friffiths, @felix_prangenberg, @robinbourhis
Edited by Tom Horton” – DIG

Bloom Week At Woodward West 2022

September 30, 2022

Bloom Week at Woodward West!

The Bloom BMX ladies have been on FIRE this year throwing events all over. Earlier this summer they had Bloom Week At Woodward East, and now they’ve jumped on to the west coast to throw another one at Woodward West. Check out over 6 minutes of riding footage, giveaways and good times that were had! There are so many ladies crushing it on bikes these days and it’s so good to see.

“This year we had the opportunity to hold a second Bloom Week at Woodward West. It was our first inaugural Bloom Week West which was also happening during Girls Week. Bloom Week is a dedicated week for women’s BMX, it’s an opportunity for the next generation to ride with pros and for the pros to mentor the next generation.

This year’s Woodward West guests included Natalya Diehm from Australia, Emma Finnegan from the United Kingdom, Duda Penso from Brazil and of course your staple Bloom BMX pros were there, including Cory Coffey, Angie Marino and Maca Grasset. Last but not least, big thanks to our designated Bloom Week Coach Allie Wolfe, who provided a memorable experience for the campers.

Enjoy this edit which captures the fun and stoke that the ladies had during Bloom Week! Keep your eyes on TheBloomBMX.com for 2023 registration dates for Bloom Week at Woodward Camp!” – The Bloom BMX