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Head First with Skavenger’s Vin Crispino

January 8, 2013

Head injuries are no joke. Vin Crispino gives you the story about what he had to go through due to the head injury he sustained this past summer. This is pretty graphic, but I think if you’re one of those people who thinks helmets are a waste of money, this might change your mind. Check it out!

“Last March, Skavenger rider and Staten Island, N.Y. resident Vin Crispino attempted to icepick a rail for a photo. He had already grinded the rail and pulled it before. On the second try, he landed in a double peg instead of an icepick and crashed on his head. He fractured bones in his face and skull, and suffered bleeding on his brain. To relieve the pressure in his brain, doctors removed part of his skull, and he underwent two brain surgeries. Eventually, Crispino recovered, and he now advocates for the use of helmets in BMX. In the above video, Crispino details his crash, his surgeries, and the route he took back to recovery. Video by Matt Brown.” – ESPN BMX

Blake Butterfield Memorial Jam

January 8, 2013

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If you are in Australia and live near the Kempsey skatepark, I highly advise you make it out to the 4th annual Blake Butterfield Memorial Jam on Sunday, January 27th! Not only is it a day full of good riding, good people, good music and good times, but it’s for a good cause. Every year they raise money for the Westmead Childrens Hospital in Sydney and so far they’ve raise $2,000.00 from the past events. Make your way there, you won’t be disappointed.

Rest in Peace, Blake!

Andrew Lazaruk Off Macneil

January 8, 2013

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Andrew Lazaruk has parted ways with his long time sponsor Macneil. It doesn’t specify why he has made the decision whether it’s just him stepping out of the light or if he has a new opportunity. I guess only time will tell. I hope we see more of Andrew in the future.

“Andrew Lazaruk has been riding for MacNeil for years, long before he was officially moved to the pro team. We’ve all enjoyed riding and partying with him at home and on the road. It’s always fun when Laser’s around so we want thank him for the good times and all of his help along the way. Best of luck in the future Lazerdick. See you at the trails.” – Macneil

“Thanks a ton to everyone at MacNeil! It’s been an awesome time, from the trips to just just getting to meet and hang out with everybody involved. Definitely made some memories that will last a life time over the past couple years. I’m honored I had the chance to ride for and represent Canada’s only BMX company. All good things have to end though, so I’m excited for whatever may come next. Thanks again, best of luck in the future!” – Andrew Lazaruk

All Day BMX Shop – Bhory – Guadalajara XII

January 8, 2013

Here’s a fresh one from All Day BMX Shop down in Mexico. This time around it features Bhory getting some riding time in on some street and park spots in Guadalajara along with a look at his new ink. Definitely a bunch of real good riding in this, so check it out!

2013 BV Jam Flyer

January 7, 2013

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*Updated Flyer! January 23rd*

It’s happening again! I’m stoked to announce that we’ll be doing the 3rd Annual BV Jam at the Bluff Valley Campground Over the Top Skatepark in Zumbro Falls, Minnesota on Saturday, January 26th! We’ve already got a stacked group of sponsors for the event and we’ll hopefully be able to add a few more to that list before the jam to make sure everyone is getting hooked up for coming out.

We’ll be doing a beginner and intermediate contest earlier in the day and then an expert contest and a pro contest later in the day. We’re also doing a bunch of mini jams like the Fit Bike Co. Tom Dugan Biggest Air impersonation over the box jump, S&M Bikes Longest Skidmark contest and we’re going to be building one of The Shadow Conspiracy coffin ledge. There will also be a rail jam, foot down, best trick and really any other random ideas we come up with to give us an excuse to hook some riders up with free product.

If you made it out last year, you know the massive building where the skatepark is was packed and we’re hoping to have even more people show up this year for the good times.

Feel free to leave any questions in the comments and I’ll fill you in!

IF YOU NEED TO FILL OUT A WAIVER — CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ONE!

Check out this PHOTOGALLERY or these RANDOM PHOTOS or this video from the PRO / EXPERT CLASS and the RAIL JAM and BEST TRICK from last year! It’s going to be even better this year!

Cult – Joss Fenn 2013 Edit

January 7, 2013

Here’s a fresh one from Cult‘s connect in the U.K through Seventies, Joss Fenn, kicking off the new year by throwing down some heat on some of his local stress spots. That last clip is wild. Check it!

Wethepeople – John Alden Winter Warehouse Sessions

January 7, 2013

Check out Wethepeople‘s connect in Canada, John Alden, getting some riding time in at the Ten Pack Warehouse for this new edit. Plenty of goodness in this! Check it!

Filmed & Edited: Austin Odegnal
Song: Wire – 1 2 X U

Getting Serious – Episode 3: Los Angeles

January 7, 2013

Here’s the latest episode of Ben Hucke’s “Getting Serious” series for Diamondback. This time around he spends some time in Los Angeles getting whooped up on by Rick Thorne in a game of B-I-K-E, getting a session in with Raul Ruiz, getting a tattoo and hanging out with a bunch of lezbos. Check it!

“Ben Hucke makes the most of a few random days in Los Angeles. Appearances by Rick Thorne, Raul Ruiz, Shannon Slack, Big Island, DJ Ivy, and Aaron Nardi. Special Thanks to Dom DeLuca, Brooklyn Projects, Big Island, The Shamrock Social Club, Mark Mahoney, Deft, Quintin, Subfighter, DJ Ivy, and Truckstop.
Produced by: Aaron Nardi and Diamondback Bicycles”