Proletaryat BMX put together this sweet video with Michal Horowic giving you a closer look at the Superstar Duty cranks. There’s also a couple riding clips mixed in for good measure. Overall, they did a real good job with this. Take a peek.
Print Ad: Odyssey – Eric Lichtenberger
Here’s a look at Odyssey‘s latest print ad featuring Eric Lichtenberger and their Aerospace rim.
The Hunt – Jake Ortiz Teaser
Holy hell! It looks like Jake Ortiz killed it for his section being submitted for this round of The Hunt. I really want to see this full section for sure. I can’t imagine how hard it will be for the judges.
Props – Issue 41: Sebastian Keep Bio
This is awesome. Props uploaded Sebastian Keep’s old bio from issue 41. It’s so crazy to think it’s 11 years old already! It’s awesome knowing he’s still on it and killing it after all these years as well. Enjoy!
“Classic bio of Bas Keep from Issue 41, circa 2001. We had a chance to catch up with Bas recently to reflect on the section from 11 years ago.”
Print Ad: Odyssey – Chase Hawk
Here’s a look at the new Odyssey print ad featuring Chase Hawk promoting the Texas Toast Jam, which I highly suggest you make it to this year! This can be found in the new issue of Ride BMX.
Sneak Peek: Odyssey – Quartet Cassette Hub
I don’t know how the hell Dave does it, but head over to The Merged to check out info on the new Odyssey Quartet cassette hub that’s due out soon!
Vans Announces LXVI Invitational
This sounds amazing. Stoked to see Vans putting up some big money for a contest like this. Read the press release below to find out more. This sounds like it will be a damn good time!
“Vans’ Inaugural LXVI BMX Invitational Hits the Beach at the East Coast Surfing Championships August 24th and 25th
Scotty Cranmer, Ryan Guettler, Ryan Nyquist and Cory Nastazio among the Big Names Heading to Virginia Beach
Cypress, CA (August 16, 2012) – The first LXVI BMX Invitational presented by Vans hits the beach on August 24th and 25th at the historic Virginia Beach Oceanfront alongside the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships presented by Vans. The LXVI BMX Invitational challenges twenty of the world’s best BMX riders including Scotty Cranmer, Ryan Guettler, Ryan Nyquist and Cory Nastazio as they compete in a triple box jump contest for their share of a $25,000 prize purse.
This summer’s LXVI BMX Invitational will be held in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Edge East Coast Surfing Championships, the oldest surf contest in North America and the second longest continuously-run surf contest in the world. The Coastal Edge ECSC beach festival, held on August 20th – 26th, features skateboarding, BMX and motocross demos along with music and other beach activities throughout the weekend.
Expected Riders Include:
Scotty Cranmer (2012 X-Games Gold BMX Park, 2012 Dew Tour Champion BMX Park), Ryan Guettler (2005 Dew Tour Champion BMX Dirt and Park, X-Games medalist), Pat Casey, Gary Young, Kyle Baldock, Cory Nastazio (X-Games medalist), Ryan Nyquist (numerous X-Games medals and Dew Tour championships), Brett Banasiewicz, Dennis Enarson, Jeremiah Smith, and Brandon Dosch.
Expected Judges Include:
Robbie Morales (Cult), Keith Mulligan (Ride BMX), Ben Crockett (BMX Plus!), Dave Brumlow and Allan Cooke.
Contest Schedule – Best 2 out of 3 Runs
Thursday, Aug. 23rd 2PM – 4PM – Open Practice
Friday, Aug. 24th 12PM – 2PM – Qualifiers
Saturday, Aug. 25th 12PM – 1PM – Finals
Prizes:
1st place: $5,000
2nd place: $3,750
3rd place: $3,000
Runner ups will receive a portion of the $25,000 purse. ”
Monster – Bob Manchester at the BMX Worlds
Better late than never, right? Check out this video of Bob Manchester riding at the BMX Worlds a few weeks back for Monster. There’s some extra clips of Ben Wallace, Kyle Baldock and a few others as well! Definitely worth a look minus that Bob got hurt pretty bad!
Filmed and edited by Mike King
Song: Macklemore – Can’t Stop Us
