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A Light In The Dark BMX Jam

September 29, 2022

There’s always a good reason to throw a BMX jam. Bringing riders together for a day of bikes and good times is always a good idea. But, there’s also a lot of other great reasons to throw a BMX jam. Nik Ford recently threw the 3rd annual A Light In The Dark BMX Jam over in the U.K that helps bring awareness and support for the C.A.L.M program that is focused on helping to prevent suicide with young adults. It’s a good cause like this that deserves any support it can get, and Nik put in the work to make it happen. Check out some words from Nik and photos from the day below!

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Kink 2023 Complete Bikes Out Now

September 28, 2022

The 2023 complete bikes from Kink have arrived!

Every year we think complete bikes couldn’t possibly get any better, and then the new models start rolling out and we’re blown away by just how good complete bikes continue to get. Kink have released their full line of 2023 completes to dealers worldwide and on their online store, and as expected, they turned out so dialed. Check out the full line of bikes from the small Coast 12″ all the way up to their top of the line Nathan Williams signature Williams 2023 bike that was designed to be as close to his personal bike as possible.
These bikes are available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink worldwide now, and on their webstore as well. If you’re looking for a complete, you will want to get on this right away since we’re sure these bikes will go fast.

Colony – Joe Battaglia 2022

September 28, 2022

Joe Battaglia will make you dizzy!

Colony BMX coming through with a fresh video featuring Joe Battaglia throwing down at a bunch of parks and private ramp setups! As always, Joe delivers with a ton of wild moves and spins that will leave you dizzy just watching. Hit play because this is a real good watch!

“Joey Battaglia is back with another great video packed full of mind melting moves from his wild and creative mind.

Filmed by Jen Stacy and Tyler Frenzel Lucas.” – Colony BMX

Jibs For Jon Flyer

September 28, 2022

It’s always a bummer hearing about a rider that is in the hospital and going through a serious injury. Jon Schimpf from the JIB crew recently had a bad accident on a dirt bike and was left with a traumatic brain injury. It sounds like he’s stable now, but he has a long road to recovery. There is a GoFundMe page setup with the full details, along with a place to donate if you want to help support Jon during his recovery. The Jib crew are also throwing a jam for Jon on November 9th in Philadelphia where they will be doing a fundraiser and a jam to support Jon as well. If you’re in the area, definitely make it out for this one!

Felix Prangenberg – NORA Cup 2022 Street Rider of the Year & Reader’s Choice

September 27, 2022

Felix Prangenberg took Street Rider of the Year and Reader’s Choice!

It was probably not a huge surprise to too many people that Felix Prangenberg won the Street Rider of the Year award at this years NORA Cup after the banger of a year that Felix had. Not only did Felix take the Street Rider of the Year, but he also took the Reader’s Choice award as well. Two well deserved awards. Check out a bunch of riding clips, along with some insights from a bunch of pros, and then finally check out him accepting both awards during the NORA Cup awards at the Battle of Hastings a few weekends back.

“Two years of being the two-time winner of both these awards and his fifth cup overall…The 2022 Nora Cup for Street & Reader’s Choice Rider of the year is Felix Prangenberg! Felix has had a hell of a year, Multiple video parts, Non-stop insta bangers, X-games medal, and just overall killing it constantly. On top of all that Felix helps film all his homies and is a stand-up human who embodies what we love about BMX. Congrats on doubling up this year Felix!

It’s no short feat to be nominated for street rider of the year, so we want to shout out Garrett Reynolds, Jordan Godwin, Lewis Mills, and Nathan Williams for 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

TRA Double Cross 2022 – Trick Contest

September 27, 2022

Check out what went down at this years TRA Double Cross!

The annual TRA Double Cross contest always looks like such a good time. This years contest was no different. Here’s a look at what went down the other weekend in this highlight video that Jess Grinager put together. This one is more focused on the trick side of the contest, but there’s some racing highlights in there as well. Either way, it’s safe to say it was a day filled with great riding and good times! Hopefully a few more highlight videos pop up from the day!

“Highlights from the TRA Double Cross and Trick Contest on September 17, 2022.

Songs:
Zig Zags
“No Brains No Balls”
Running Out Of Red

Warthog
“Brainwasher”
Warthog EP”

DVC Street Jam 2022 Highlights

September 26, 2022

Check out what went down at the DVC Street Jam in Portugal!

It seems like every weekend there has been a big street jam going off somewhere, which is awesome to see now that things are definitely back to normal. Here’s a look at what went down at this years DVC Street Jam in Portugal. As expected, there was a solid turn out and it was a full day of dialed riding and good times. Check out what went down!

“The annual DVC Street Jam hit the streets of Lisbon, Portugal again this past weekend. This one is always great vibes and everyone managed to get down despite the boiling temps. Watch all the good stuff right here.” – DIG

“We would like to send a big THANK YOU to everyone Supporting and helping out to make such an Event happening !

We would like to THANK everyone showing up on this super hot day and sending it as bad as they can!

Also a big Shoutout to Snipes to providing us with goodies to giveaway during the Jam, that was awesome!!

Every year i’m surprised of the amount of Riders that show up, same as where they are coming from, this is really amazing.

Lets continue doing such events and let the Culture grow here in Portugal!

Winners:
Best Rider: Diogo Santos @diogotouce
Best Rookie: Dima @lemurbikes
Best Trick: André Paiva @paivex51
Gnarliest Rider: Rodrigo Oliveira @orodrigobmx
Most Upcoming/ Progressive Rider: Hedy Guerra @hedyguerra66

Video by Marvin @zmnmrvn

Photos by:
Paulo Martins @paulo4130
Ricardo da Silva @ratobmx
André Sousa @andredfulness

Music:
Blancmange – Living On The Ceiling
Outro created by José Jesus @soru_theshinobi

Much love to everyone and till next Jam!” – Marvin / DVC

Fuse X Radio – In The Van 2

September 23, 2022

The Fuse and Radio teams loaded up for another road trip!

Back in May the first Fuse X Radio In The Van video dropped, and after that they immediately started planning another trip. Here’s a look at what the Fuse and Radio Bikes crew, consisting of Joe Ferguson, Stu Chisholm, Aubree Henson, Storm, Rory McLean and Kaz Campbell, got into as they cruised parks, trails and more! It looks like it was another awesome trip, maybe a 3rd round will happen down the road?

“Before we had even finished the first leg of the Fuse/Radio ‘In The Van’ trip we had already floated the idea of a part 2. We were in Scotland, it was cold and windy and the proposal to do another trip down south in warmer weather sat well with everyone. We even got the tents involved.

The WhatsApp group chat continually pinged as time went by, route direction and general piss taking unfolded until we had our plan. We would venture around Dorset and check out some of the offerings on hand. Not only is there an abundance of concrete parks located down that way, the camp spots were plentiful too making it easy for us to move along as we saw fit.

You can’t beat getting in a van and having a loose plan of where you will go or where you will sleep.

Get your mates and go do the same!” – Fooman

Video: Martin Grainger