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Brad Simms on Operativ

May 29, 2013

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Fuck snakes… But seriously… Brad Simms is now doing it for Operativ! Check out a few words about the news from Josh Suhre and I’d imagine we can start waiting for a welcome edit!

“Brad Simms joins the Operativ BMX crew alongside riders David Grant, Bobby Simmons, Chad Ring, and Alex Magallan.

As a living BMX legend, Brad enjoys the globe-trotting lifestyle every rider dreams about. All of this didn’t come without hustle and hard work, though. Humbly honing his skills in the empty parking lots of Indian Head, Maryland built the foundation for an onslaught of video parts, X Games appearances, and some of the most memorable street moves in the game. From his extensive travels he’s acquired a truly unique perspective of the world around him and continues to leave a path of destruction wherever he goes. Brad is filming for his first Operativ edit, so keep an eye out for it dropping soon.” – Josh Suhre

Osiris – Christian Balmaceda Edit

May 29, 2013

Take a peek at this video of Osiris‘ connect over in Argentina, Christian Balmaceda, putting it down on some rad street spots. This is definitely worth a look!

Julian Rocha Edit

May 29, 2013

Spotted this on Can You Dig It. I always forget how insanely good those trails are in Sao Paulo, Brazil and how good the riders that ride them are. This video of Julian Rocha floating through these beasts is so good. Take a peek!

Product: The Daily Grind – Drive-Side Guard – Out Now

May 29, 2013

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The Daily Grind‘s Drive Side hub guard is OUT NOW. This guard is CNC machined from 4140 heat-treated chromoly and designed to take some serious abuse.You can pick this guy up for $42.99 on the Daily Grind Web Store or you can have your local shop hit them up directly to get yourself one ordered up. Otherwise, I’d imagine they will be available on Dan’s Comp in a few days.

Win a Deluxe PA Model Signed By Mark Potoczny

May 29, 2013

Deluxe BMX Mark Potoczny PA Model

Want to win one of Mark Potoczny’s signature PA Model frames from Deluxe that isn’t even out yet? Head over to Collateral to get in on their giveaway they have going on.

Canadian Concrete Series 2013 Flyer

May 29, 2013

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The Canadian Concrete series is coming back for it’s 8th year this summer! Above is the flyer giving you a look at where the 3 stops will be and what they’re going to be giving away. If there’s anything I’ve learned it’s that whenever a contest is sponsored by a beer company… It’s probably going to get loose. Make sure you hit these up if you are in the area!

Division Brand – Follow / Share / Win

May 29, 2013

Need a new t-shirt? Well, Division Brand have a giveaway going on with two of their shirts for you to win. All you gotta do is go “Like” their Facebook Page, then “Share” this Photo. Easy as that! Get on this!

Haro “The Rise of Freestyle” Book Launch and Charity Auction

May 29, 2013

Haro "The Rise of Freestyle" Book launch

Live near Anaheim, California? Make your way to The Bicycle Source this Friday for the launch of the Haro “The Rise of Freestyle” 30 year anniversary book and Charity auction. This is going to be an epic event so if you are in the area, I advise you make it out for this. Check out more info below.

“With a continued focus on our unique history, Haro Bikes is proudly set to release volume 1 of our pioneering story in BMX Freestyle at the end of May 2013. Bob Haro founded the Company in 1978, and is regarded as the architect of what is now a celebrated and high profile modern day action sport. “The Rise of BMX Freestyle”, a 144 page hardback book written for Haro Bikes in 2012 by English writer and BMX historian Dom Phipps, tracks the earliest period of the Haro Bikes story with an entertaining perspective on the emerging sport, and the unique characters that energized and drove the early Freestyle movement.
Personal images and recollection from every rider that represented the Haro Freestyle team during the period 1980 – 1986, brings new insight and a real sense of nostalgia. Bob Haro offers his own thoughts and memories of the period in the book forward, and also contributes some images from his own archives. A written perspective from the current Haro Chief; Joe Hawk, concludes the book and reflects on the period with a genuine appreciation for the deep roots that Haro Bikes has in BMX and his desire to make sure it remains an integral part of company culture.

The official US launch of the book will take place at the Bicycle Source, a BMX shop located in Anaheim, California on May 31st. The venue owner, Steve Blackey, offered Haro Bikes the use of the venue, which has a strong historical following, and with over twenty ex Haro riders attending the event, it is sure to be a memorable night. Entry to the event is free, and a number of other initiatives, including the live raffle of the single digit serial numbers of the Haro 30th Anniversary Freestyler frame and fork kits that were produced in Santa Ana in 2012. To participate in the auction, please contact Haro bikes at the following email address; 30thfreestylerauction@harobikes.com. The raffle is open to a worldwide audience on a ticket purchase basis; with the winning tickets being announced live at the event.

The Rise of BMX Freestyle will be available to buy worldwide from the Haro Bikes website on Friday May 31st at a cost of $39.99 (freight, duty, and taxes not included).

www.harobikes.com/history”