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Firsts: Lloyd Ramsay

December 10, 2012

Interview by Mark Noble

For this instalment of FIRSTS we track down Lloyd Ramsay – a rider who, after spending a few years in the UK, moved back out to South Africa to work in the bike industry, and then break out on his own to work on a new site and branding – or, as he puts it; “I wasted a large amount of time producing digital media for a bicycle company recently and decided I was done making other people rich and working on a BMX frame they were being underhanded with. So I started my own company. The focus is on the lifestyle and passion of people involved in Action Sports. No pro riders. No regurgitated videos / photos. No competition coverage. No press releases. Simply real people who pay for their own bike or skateboard telling a life story we all can relate to. The people that keep our sports alive. I’m not going to plug it and say what it’s name is, but I am sure readers will figure it out.” Prior to this, Lloyd has produced some really impressive video work for a wide range of subjects, from Rockstar’s BMX racing team to Nike’s Pool contest. So we figured it would be a good time to work out Lloyd’s FIRSTS.

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Verde – Martyn Tambling 2012 Edit

December 10, 2012

This edit may have taken a year to make, but damn did it come out good. Check out Martyn Tambling killing it for Verde.

“Originally we hoped to shoot this edit in around three months but this proved easier said then done; finding days where Martyn was free for exploring spots proved rather difficult in between being a husband, father, site foreman and TM for the Verde UK Team amongst other side projects he does. This alongside the atrocious British weather meant that this web edit took us a little over a year to complete.

Martyn likes to keep off the beaten track and seems to get a kick out of sneaking around in places we shouldn’t be; often a days riding can be as much about the adventuring and overcoming obstacles as it can be about the riding itself. This project saw us visit boat yards, drop slides, full pipes, reservoirs and more and some spots proved successful while others proved less productive. However every location included a sense of exploration and discovery and a hope of finding that hidden gem, hopefully this is just the start of many more adventures to come!
Filmed & Edited by
Ryan Hallett”

Product: Fit – Beer Label Crew Neck

December 10, 2012

Fit have some fresh Beer Label crew neck sweatshirts in stock. Take a closer look at it by clicking here. This looks rad as well as warm and soft. Triple threat.

Product: Shadow Conspiracy – Tracker Backpack

December 10, 2012

Are you in need of a new backpack to haul your crap around at school? What about your tools and pads? Head over to The Shadow Conspiracy‘s website to get a closer look at their new Tracker backpack.

Nick Summerlot Compilation

December 10, 2012

Nick Summerlot is always coming through with some awesome riding in each of his edits. Recently, Nick got bored and decided to dig through his hard drive to put together this edit filled with his favorite clips. You won’t be bummed on this one.

Print Ad: DUO – Corey Martinez

December 10, 2012

Here’s a look at DUO‘s latest print ad featuring Corey Martinez and his signature grip. This can be found in issue 170 of Ride UK.

Keeping Up with Ben Hucke

December 10, 2012

ESPN BMX‘s Aaron Nardi caught up with Ben Hucke to find out what’s new and what’s to come for the dude. Sit back and get filled in on things along with some riding clips mixed in for good measure.

“Before the winter arrived in Portland, Ore., Diamond Back pro Ben Hucke traveled to Austin, Texas to ride in the Texas Toast Jam and begin filming for his new web series “Getting Serious.” Unfortunately, Ben wasn’t signed up to ride in the contest, and instead ended up falling down a few times during practice. This parable has little to do with the above video of Ben, but it is pretty indicative of his approach to the BMX pro pursuit — he keeps it mellow and entertaining.

In the above video, Ben sits down to discuss life as a BMX pro heading into 2013. For Ben, that means new sponsors. He recently signed on with Diamond Back, and his signature Nightseeker frame is arriving in stores now. On top of that, he’s working on revamped signature products with The Shadow Conspiracy and Almond Footwear, as well as riding for underwear brands.

Ben’s web series “Getting Serious” is on episode two already, and it’s a good watch. Far from the typical web series, “Getting Serious” tracks Ben’s travels near and far, including a recent trip to Taiwan to check out how his signature frame is made.

Music: Majestico “Bright White Lady””

DK – Brian Kachinsky 2012 Edit Trailer

December 10, 2012

Brian Kachinsky is an absolute beast. On December 17th, all hell breaks loose when Ride BMX releases his new DK edit. I cannot wait for this!

“Here’s the deal–Brian Kachinsky has been on a tear in 2012 and riding harder than ever. He’s always on the hunt for a spot, always learning new tricks, and always out and about filming and getting shit done. Always one to want to push it further, he hit us up to turn all his raw footage from 2012 into a full section from us here at Ride and our friends at DK Bicycles, and the end result is pretty insane. We’ll be dropping this next Monday, December 17th, 2012, and to get you guys all excited and anticipating the full video, we’ve compiled some raw footage, crashes, and lifestyles into a bit of a teaser above. So press play, sit back, and catch a glimpse into what BK’s been doing this year. Get ready for December 17th–this one is way more than a web video”