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BMX Triple Challenge 2022 – The Final Showdown

May 9, 2022

The other weekend the final stop of the 2022 BMX Triple Challenge went down in Denver, Colorado. Here’s the official video Monster Energy released packed with interviews, amazing riding and more! Even if you saw the raw cuts and everything that came out during the event, this is a real good watch. Take a look!

“The three event series known as the BMX Triple Challenge concluded in Denver, Colorado. Big jumps, big tricks, and big slams… the final showdown in Denver was a hell of a warmup for the SX event later in the day.

Watch Monster Energy athletes Daniel Sandoval, Andy Buckworth, James Foster, Mike Varga, Pat Casey and Jose Torres battle it out and see who rises to the top and is crowned the winner.” – Monster Energy

Manual BMX – Lajaunie Jam

May 9, 2022

The Manual BMX crew over in France coming through with a fresh one from the Lajaunie Jam they threw. This little random DIY spot is pretty wild since it looks like it’s right off a main round and in plain sight. Either way, they had a bunch of guys come out and put the bank, rail, concrete quarter, manual pad and more to good use. Check out what went down!

“Even with everything that happens in the world, the Bordeaux guys from MANUAL managed to bring a new module out of the ground at the world famous spot of Lajaunie, before the jam took place!
We leave you with these images back on the jam with an atmosphere to make the cinder blocks dance!

Music:
Let’s get ready to rumble – Space jam

The prodigy – Wind it up” – Manual BMX

Work BMX In North Carolina

May 8, 2022

The Work BMX team hit the road for North Carolina for some warmer temps and some fresh spots. Here’s a look at what Sammy Tedesco, Brad Gibbs, Anthony Cuadros, and Work’s newest team addition Alex Rivas, got into during their time cruising. It looks like they got perfect weather and no shortage of spots from street spots to skateparks and private ramps to enjoy!

“A few of our team members along with our newest addition took a little roadtrip to and around North Carolina to see what they could ride an escape the last portion of the northern winter blues! Hope you enjoy and please give a warm welcome to Alex Rivas, get use to that name because this dudes on fire!” – Work BMX

Kenneth Tencio – Last Session At 10Cio Park

May 8, 2022

In preparation for the Olympics last year, Kenneth Tencio had his own private park built to allow him to train for the event. Now that has wrapped up, he had to tear down the ramps. So, Kenneth and some friends got in one last session before they got to work tearing it all apart. Get a look at what went down, then keep an eye out for his new ramp setup he’s currently planning on building.

“Last Session at the first locación of the 10cio Park. After Kenneth Tencio went to the Olympics, they have to remove his park from the land he had the park on. We are already looking forward for a new and better set up, so we had an amazing last session with Giancarlos Ramirez and Maxime Chalifour. Check it out!

Filmed and Edit by Claudio Ugalde”

Chad Kerley – The Backyard Ramp Is Open

May 7, 2022

Over the past two weeks Chad Kerley has been uploading vlog style videos giving us a look at his new backyard ramp being built up by the Fast and Loose crew. They started out with absolutely nothing on a steep hill, and turned it into a crazy mini ramp style setup with a box jump and a bump to bump with a ledge in the middle. They got the Skatelite laid and everything dialed in, and then caught a proper break in session! Check out what went down in this video.

If you want to check out the full build, you can check out the other 9 episodes showing the progress (along with some random footage from what Chad got into as well) from start to finish right here.

Fit Puerto Rico (2004)

May 7, 2022

Here’s a throwback for you! Fit Bike Co. uploaded the full “Fit Puerto Rico” trip video from way back in 2004! This was a trip filmed when they had an absolute all star legend team that consisted of Van Homan, Chase Hawk, Edwin Delarosa, Mike Aitken, Brian Foster, Robbie Morales and Justin Inman. Hit play to check out the full 30 minute video that is filled with amazing riding, along with plenty of laughs and good times. If you have never seen this one, you cannot pass this one up!

“Ay papi! That high def PUERTO RICO comin’ atcha! Originally released in MAY 2004.

Editor: Glen PP Milligan
Filmers: Brian Wizmerski / Bob Scerbo“

GT – Albert Mercado “Utility Work”

May 6, 2022

It’s always rad seeing videos with a theme. GT Bicycles have released this new Albert Mercado where he goes to work on spots around San Diego, incorporating utility boxes into each line and setup. As always, Albert delivers with the good stuff, along with a few guest clips from the GT Team for good measure. Hit play because this is a real good watch!

“The streets of downtown San Diego are littered with electrical utility boxes of various shapes and sizes. While the average person sees nothing more than mundane green shapes, Albert Mercado sees endless potential for BMX trickery. Ground yourself for an electrifyingly creative display of street riding.

Film / Edit: Jeff Zielinski
Contributing Filmers: Ryan Fudger, Ryan Chadwick, DeMarcus Paul” – GT Bicycles

Profile Racing – Gustavo Bala Loka Welcome Video

May 6, 2022

Profile Racing have added Gustavo Bala Loka to their team! Hit play to watch him absolutely CRUSH it on parks and dirt jumps, making it easy to see just why Profile picked him up. Gustavo has been making waves for a bit now, but it seems like this year has already been really going off for him. So expect to see plenty more of Gustavo in the future!

““Have you heard of Bala loka?”
Anthony Napolitan had asked us a couple years ago after a trip to Brazil.
“I can’t explain his riding, you just have to see it…”

April, 2022.
Bala loka was making his way up and down the East Coast via Brazil, The Wheelmill Welcome Jam, Woodward, etc..

A good portion of his clips circulating were simply him blasting at unreal height with the questions; where did the speed come from? How was getting that high, on that quarter, possible?

We were to rendezvous at Swampfest, to finally meet up as I’ve always felt strongly about knowing/connecting with the riders we support.

After finding an island of dry dirt in the swamp, I walked down to the street course, specifically the cereal bowl box, and witnessed, for the first time, first hand, Balaloka’s riding.

There, Anthony’s nebulous description made sense, instantly.

A ball of energy (that doesn’t recede), finesse, power, and style…
This narrative gives no justice.

Bala loka’s Welcome edit offers you a good introduction.
But as Anthony said, you have to see him ride, in person to comprehend, fully, what’s going on…

It was a great weekend to catch up.

Humble. Mellow. His strong dedication and friendship to his bBMX crew was something to admire.
A perfect connection with our brand, and we’re honored to have him on board.

Welcome to the Profile Family, Bala loka.” – Matt Coplon (Profile Racing)

Filmed and edited by Mikeila Pelayes