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I can’t help but get a little too excited about this interview. It’s not everyday you can ask one of your favorite pros since the first time you got into BMX questions. Colin has been a well known name for a long time, and he’s also the first of the Australian invasion that hit the U.S contest scene. Sure, if being really good at BMX isn’t good enough, he knows his way around a camera. After the interview check out his photos. I know I enjoyed this one a lot, and I hope you do too. Leave Colin some love in the comments!

Name:
Colin Mackay

Location:
On a flight from NC to San Diego

Sponsors:
Haro Bikes, Vans Shoes, RockStar Energy Drink

Years riding:
Since I was about 13.

What was it that first got you into BMX?
I skated a bit at first, The first time I went to a Skate park was on a Skateboard, Then when I went to High School BMX was really popular, My brother helped me do up my BMX I had and I was jumping off curbs in no time.

Seeing as you were the leader of the Australian take over here in the U.S, how do you feel about the current Aussie reputation these days?
Well thanks… I’m really proud of the guys, they do so well; and to top it they’re all really nice blokes. I would never have thought there would be that many successful riders from Australia in the States as there are. I’m sure some people might be pissed when half the guys in the final are Aussies.

Photo from: Haro

I have to ask this, what is it about Australians that causes you guys to all kill it on a BMX?
I don’t really get it because the trails, parks and “training facilities” are better in the States. I guess once you learn how to ride and have control in Australia, then you get to the States and ride better stuff, it only makes you a better rider.
Initially we all saved up a lot of money to come to America (which isn’t a cheap flight), so were sending it to make it worth it. Were passionate and determined to live the dream.

How are things going with the sponsors these days?
Haro’s going great. The new website’s going good and they just picked up Nasty so that should be good having him around in 09. They have Dennis Enarson, and Garret for Premium, that’s the top 2 riders right there. For me I’m happy riding for them and they look after me, I dreamed of riding for Haro! The bikes are looking really good. I want to hang around the office more when I move to San Diego.
Vans is amazing, I just got a package today and I get a crazy feeling opening the box, I always wonder what the boss chucked in there. I have 2-year deal still, and I’m proud to be part of such a great team of friends, nuts riders, and a family atmosphere. Vans Shoes are so fashion, so getting them for free is crazy!
I just met the staff at Rockstar Energy Drink in Hollywood and they seam like they have a cool thing going on. The Rockstar deal for me came because Dennis and Nyquist were riding for them, and lucky for me they wanted to sponsor Haro as a team, so I scored there. I heard it might not be a team deal for too long, so we have to pull our weight and keep it one. Have you tried the Latte flavor? Way better than Monster! I’m addicted. One a day…

When you first started getting paying sponsors, did you ever imagine it getting to the point that it has over the years?
My first year in America, I told my Mum I’d be away a few months, then I came home and said I might be in America a couple of years max, and currently I’m finishing up my 10th year in America. Time flies.
Some sponsors I had back in the day I honestly did for the money. I’m stealing someone’s quote here, but it’s the best one…”If you want to eat out, you have to sell out”, but these days I still have to try and do well at Dew Tour to get some cash to pay the bills. The other contests I just try to represent my sponsors and myself.

Photo from: Haro

You recently took a trip to Cuba, how was that and what did you do down there?
Getting the email about Cuba was exciting. It came about because at the bottom of Cuba, USA has a Navy Base, and on the base there is a Navy Exchange that’s sells Vans. Its pretty much like a Wal Mart. Whitton, Harrington and Myself traveled to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for a box jump demo as part of the customer appreciation weekend the Navy organized. While we were there we were guided all over the base checking out the Cuban boarder and the Prison Camps. We definitely had a great time.

You have been pro for quite a while now, so you have been around the world. Where are some of your all time favorite places you have had the chance to go to?
I’d have to say all I wanted to do was travel when I was younger, and I ended up being a Pro Biker, and I’ve traveled way more as a Pro Biker than I could have if just decided to travel. And someone else is paying for it. I got lucky for sure. Id say a few places would be Singapore, Brazil, The Euro Vans trip this year from France to Spain, Germany, Malaysia, I went to Montreal, Canada in the summer and it was nice. And I just went to Jakarta, Indonesia, which was the craziest place I’ve seen. I wish I could spend longer in places and especially Europe, but I usually have to be back in the States for something.

Where are some places you haven’t had the chance to go to yet?
Africa! Somebody line it up over there!

I remember reading somewhere that you were leaving Greenville for San Diego, when will this take place?
What are you looking forward to living out there? I am in the process of moving. The one thing that holds me in Greenville is my house that is for sale. I need that to sell before I hit the road. Greenville rules, its been fun. But my wife and I need to check some more stuff out in this country. I have a soft spot for San Diego… The beach, the Street Spots and Parks, the lifestyle and hanging with Dennis Enarson, Gary Young and Justin Kosman.

Photo from: Haro

Who is your typical riding crew these days?
Guettler, Darren Bouldin, Dillewaard, Diogo and Ali Whitton

If you could go on a trip with 5 people, who would you bring, where would you go, and why?
5 is a bit tough, Im adding a few more seats. Shoe-G, Robo from Oz, CatFish, Ali W, Guettler, Dillewaard, Nyquist and the Bad Boy before he gets married. The place? Europe.

If you could relive any trip, session, or moment in your BMX career, what would you pick and why?
Winning that CFB series back in the day was nuts. All the trips have been epic except the 2 that I came home hurt on. Memorable one’s are the Dave Mirra Super Tour in 2001, Vans Euro trip this year, “Sweet As” fuel TV show in 07, Singapore Metro/PIG. Brazil in 04

How are you feeling about the level of progression BMX has been taking lately? How about how mainstream it has been getting?
Progression level is up, so is the whip count, Id rather see some more boosting and clicking than a 4 trick combo. Main Stream is ok, as long as we look cool. I don’t know about that super ramp stuff on TV. Kids can’t relate to that.

If you could change anything about BMX, what would you change and why?
Flat tires suck, we need to figure that out. Talent should be scored higher over tricks.

What do you think you would be doing if you never got into BMX?
Working in Brisbane. Probably still doing Cabinetry.

If I remember right you got into photography a while ago, what kind of a set up are you using these days?
Yes I’m still right into it. I still shoot a bit, not loads, but Ill shoot more now the contests are done. I have a dusty Hassy that needs using. Flickr.com/photos/mackayshutter/

This is a photo I grabbed from Colin’s Flickr. Check his Flickr from the link above to see more!

What are you usually up to when you aren’t riding?
I’m usually on this Laptop, doing housework, hanging at the local or chilling at home.

How is the married life going? Any additions to the family any time soon?
I’ve been married 5 years now, its been great, Kel Rules. All my friends are having kids at the moment, it’s so not cool to have kids right now…

Who or what are some of the biggest influences on your life?
Mum, Dad, Brothers.

Do you ever plan on permanently moving back to Australia?
Yes for sure, My Wife is from Australia also, I’m not sure when though.

What is the first song or band to come to mind?
David Bowie, Im a big fan…

What are some movies you are into?
Australian Ones (Ned Kelly, Chopper, Bra Boys) English ones (Green Street Hooligans, The Business, The Rise Of The Foot Soldier)

Do you spend much time on the computer? Any favorite websites?
Defgrip.net, VitalBMX.com, ColonyBMX.com.au, Harobikes.com, vans.com/bmx, B&H, flickr.com see

What is a typical day like for you anyways?
Wake up about 8:30am get online, do stuff, ride after lunch, chill with Kel after 5.

Have you ever been in a fight or arrested for anything?
Close a few times, it’s coming. I have rough friends…

This is a photo I grabbed from Colin’s Flickr. Check his Flickr from the link above to see more!

What is one of the craziest experiences you have ever had?
I would say almost being killed and arrested hanging with Nick Cooper in Berlin, Germany.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
Live in SD, Help more in the office with Vans and Haro.

How do you feel about Obama being elected as president?
A Change in president is good; I didn’t look into it too much.

If you could change anything about the world, what would you change and why?
Have Australia a lot closer to me; Id love to go home this weekend.

What kind of advice do you have for the people out there?
A good table is better than a double whip.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
Haro Bikes – Joe, Tony D, Pete, Chris, Derrick, Vans – Badders, Rockstar, Heath P, Guettler, Nyquist, Ali and Kelly.

When Jeff K suggested I do an interview with Lil Jon, it was one of those “why didn’t I do that yet?” moments. I met Lil Jon about 2 years ago pretty breifly. Everyone always says hes a super chill, laid back dude. It is pretty obvious from his responses too. There are a few responses that made me laugh pretty hard too. So check out what he had to say, and leave him some love in the comments!

Name:
Lil Jon

Location:
The open road / Milwaukee WI

Sponsors:
Kink bicycles,Sun Ringle, Vinyl, Division

Years riding:
7 or 8 I think

What was it that first got you hooked on bikes, and did you ever imagine it would get to where you are today?
I don’t really know, I just enjoy the freedom of it all, and its just been a wild ride ever since.

You have been on Kink flow for quite a while now. How do you like it, and is there any plans of moving up to pro? Do they have any trips, or cool things going on with you planned at all?
I love Kink and it has been nothing but good things, as far as moving up I don’t know or care really. I have it really good ethier way, as far as trips I have no clue ha ha.

You are one of the many guys who have come from the 4 seasons crew that kill it. What is it about that area that produces so many good riders?
I really don’t think of are scene as any different than anyone else we are all good friends who happen to be alright on bikes and i think thats because we never were competeing it was just friends ridin.

Photo: Luke M.

Who is your typical riding crew these days anyways? Any up and comers people should be looking out for?
No crew really anymore just friends all over never in a place long enough anyway haha.

I know you have been doing a bit of traveling lately. Where all have you been, and where are some places you really need to go to?
I’ve been on the road for like 5 months now, and in that time I’ve been to New York, PA, France, Greenvile NC, Austin TX, Tulsa OK, then back to the Mill.

Have you been working on filming or anything like that recently?
No, I’m lazy. I just enjoy riding and dont really care to film.

How are you holding up with this Midwest winter riding wise?… I would imagine there has been a lot of sessions at 4 seasons?
Yeah, lots of seasons seshs since I’ve been home. Its only been 2 weeks now and I’m off to canada for two months hahaha.

What is your dream spot or set up? Have you found it yet?
Anywhere I can hit a soul carve.

Do you plan on hitting up any contests at all this year?
Nah, that shit just aint me

If you could go on a road trip with only 5 people and a photographer. Who would you pick, where would you go, and why?
Ashton, Ryan Melia, Micah Kranz, Mike Wotrowksi, Mikey

Do you have any crazy stories from trips or contests you have been to?
One of the wildest things was last year when I was in Hawaii with my boy Ryan. We were living in a van and I walk up to some dude fuckin this chick on the ground behind our van on my towell. I opened the van door and I was like what the fuck are you guys doing and they both sprinted away half naked and the chick screams to the dude “Are you still gonna buy me milk?” bizzar……dirty hooker ha.

I’ve noticed you really don’t do much with barspins or tailwhips. Is that just something your not into or is there other reasons?
shit hurts the shins and the fingers, I stick to manuvers

I get a lot of questions about “how to get sponsored” lately for some reason.. What do you feel it takes or makes somebody deserving of getting sponsored these days?
fashion haha psyche…. I have no idea.

Who or what are some of your biggest influences on your riding as a whole?
Chicago crew, those dudes do it right holla.

Is there anything in the world that would change your style? (example: Haro offers you $50,000 a year to start doing flips, whips, and cirucs tricks)
Nope, if I’m not happy with wat im doing then im not into it

If you could change anything about BMX at all, what would you change and why?
Theres nothin worth changin.

In your eyes, what is BMX all about?
Friends, Traveling, Experinces, lots of money hahahaha psyche!

What do you think you would be up to if you didn’t get into BMX?
Trouble.

When you aren’t riding what are you usually up to?
Hanging out at the beach swimming, drinkin with friends, dabblin in surfin.

I’ve always wondered this, how did you get the name “Lil Jon” in the first place?
Well till I was about 16 or 17 i didn’t start growin and i was like 5’2 or some shit so every buddy just called me that and it just kinda stuck

Do you go to school or work at all?
Not really, maybe like 3 or 4 months out of the year I do shows for Micah kranz (TAKE IT!) the fucking dude. Then I just live off that for a while.

Photo: Luke M.

Tell us a story about you being completely hammered?
To many stories not enough time ha.

Have you ever been in any fights or arrested?
Yes two both.
Last year in Austin I was ridin home from the bar and I decided it was a good idea to skip this one road. So I rode on the side of the freeway and a cop drove by and was waiting for me at the next exit. So I proceeded to hide in a bush and he saw me go into it so he rushed me with gun drawn yellin at me and shit. I come out and he searches me and I only had a fake id on me and he spelled my last name wrong. I didn’t know my social so I got taken in for tampering with government records and spent 4 days in jail. Bail was $2500 clams. know your social ha.
And too many fight storys to tell.

How do you feel about strippers and prostitutes? Have you ever misplaced a dollar or two?
Just know Micah is way better at strippers than me.

If you were offered to do porn, would you? What if they didn’t tell you if it would be gay, straight, bi, or really kinky weird stuff?
Hell yeah I would, just straightt porn and big asses thats my shit!

If you could be sponsored by any company that has no ties to BMX at all, who would you pick and why?
whole foods free dank food.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
Live loose

What is your perfect meal?
free

A perfect night of partying consists of…
Friends, booze, women, good music to dance to. I shred the floor!

Name the first song that comes to mind? Why did that happen?
Bob dylan Blowin in the wind cause thats what im listenin to.

What is the last thing you bought?
chinese food.

You are told you have 24 hours left to live. What do you do?
Go on with my day.

Who or what are some of the biggest influences on your life?
People that always question, friends I meet along the way, new citys

If you could change anything about the world, what would you change and why?
People would ask questions about what’s going on and not just follow shit so blindly.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
I would like to thank all who have ever let me sleep on their couch or hooked me up with a meal or a van haha. Thanks to Neal and everyone at 4 seasons for giving me a place to grow on my bike. Ashton, Jeff k, and Edson for being the true homies from the Mil. Micah Kranz for always keepin green in my pocket and just for being g. Jay and evryone over at Kink much respect, Every one at Vinyl, Jon Wells for being Jon and just anyone who has helped me out Thanks.

Anything else you want to say?
Step outside of your box!

When Paul Aya hit me up telling me I needed to interview Mike, without much thought I said yes. I think it’s because Paul is the man, and knows what’s up. I honestly knew nothing of Mike, but now I do. The kid can ride a bike and seems to be pretty cool. This is what he had to say. Check it out, leave some comments, and enjoy.

Photo: Jimmy

Name:
Mike Arnold

Location:
Sunland, CA

Sponsors:
n/a

Years Riding:
6

Photo: Jimmy

What was it that first got you into BMX?
My dad got me a bike at the age of 4. We had jumps across the street from my house and it just went on from there. Until about 6 years ago I got really into it.

I won’t lie, I have never heard of you before Paul Aya suggested this to me. It sounds like you are finally starting to get noticed though. Aren’t you doing some stuff with BMX plus this issue?
Yes, I am doing a bike test on the new Stolen Cheater F/S Complete and an On The Move 5. The 5 is five tricks on one rail.

Have you been filming or taking photos much lately?
Everyday, I just got a Nikon D80 and my friend Jimmy who used to be a photographer loves taking photos of me. Filming wise, we don’t have a filming camera but when we can get our hands on one we fill up the tapes.

Photo: Jimmy

Where are you usually found riding? I heard you are pretty much able to ride anything?
You can find me anywhere in Los Angeles County, I know the spots. I ride mostly street, but skateparks are fine with me. I grew up riding trails so that’s just a given.

Who is your usual riding crew? Any other unheard of guys who are killing it?
Paul Aya for sure. I don’t go anywhere without that guy. Christian Moreno, I’ve been riding with him since day one. Jimmy Gentry, he’s the photo guy. Tim, he’s the local park homie.

Photo: Chris Luton

Have you had the chance to travel much? Any big trips planned for 09′ yet?
I’ve been up to Oregon a few times. Portland street isn’t anything like LA street, but it’s still amazing. I go to Vegas for Interbike, riding the strip is always an adventure. It’s something different every time. As for trips planned, I’m trying to get to NY because every street rider wants to ride there.

If you could go on a trip with 2 of your friends, 3 pros, and 1 filmer/photographer. Who would you pick, where would you go, and why?
My two friends would be Paul and Jimmy because they always have a positive vibe and smiles on their faces. The pros would be Dave Thomson, I love his style. Seth Kimbrough, I’ve ridden with him once a while back and it was amazing, he is such a cool guy (n/h). And Jim Cielencki, he’s real creative and an all around cool guy.

When it comes to riding, who or what are the biggest influences on your riding?
My friends and fresh spots.

Photo: Chris Luton

If you could only ride one spot for the rest of your days. What would your dream set up or place be?
The Santa Ana banks, it’s got everything from rails to wallrides. I can ride that spot forever and never get bored.

Do you ever ride contests much? How do you feel about the bigger Dew Tour and X Games contests?
I’ve ridden 2 contests and I don’t know what I placed, but I did make it to the finals. The big contests are cool because you get to see all the heavy hitters come out and make me not want to ride anymore. Haha.

What was your first real trick you learned, and what is the last trick you have learned?
First real trick was a one-footed x-up. The last trick was a back flip.

Photo: Chris Luton

What is it about BMX that keeps you so into it?
BMX brings the best out of me. Nothing can beat that.

If you could change anything about BMX, what would you change if anything?
ALL THOSE HATERS. People who dick ride people. All the people who follow trends. People who can’t ride a bike and talk crap need to get out of the game.

What are some things you would like to accomplish riding wise in the next year or two?
Get my name out there and make it. Have a video part in shook or something like that.

If you could be sponsored by one BMX company, and one NON-BMX company. What would your picks be and why?
Sunday! Bikes because they have a great team and parts, Iʼd be sponsored by chipotle…gotta love them burritos man

Photo: Chris Luton

Outside of BMX, what are you usually up to?
Hangin out with my lady. Chillen with my friends and shooting photos..

Do you work or go to school at all?
Yea I work at a grocery store freezer. I try to go to school, but riding gets in the way. Haha.

Do you party much? What usually makes for a good night for you?
Occasional parties here and there. Not a big fan, but they are fun. Usually at the parties I wind up at something always goes down bad or good.

Photo: Jimmy

About how many girls have you slayed?
Oh you know haha ive had my fair share. Too many diseases around now. I donʼt want my dick falling off anytime soon

You are offered a job to do porn for a career. Do you take it? Why or why not?
Dude heck ya I would. Getting paid to beat all day. Thatʼs where its at. They would call me the RAMROD

If you could see any band right now live, who would you pick and why?
Good question, I’m always finding new bands. As of now I would probably go see Sea of Treachery, they’re really brutal.

Photo: Jimmy

You are surrounded by some thugs trying to take you down. What do you do?
Hold my own and jack em’ up. I’d give em’ a fight.

What is your craziest experience of your life and why?
We have these huge street jams in San Fernando and it just so happens the last one we had started off with a bang. We were going to the first spot and the cops showed up tellin us not to move.. These kids decided to take off and the whole group saw them take off so naturally we all ran too. Cops started mobilizin’ and cut off one group of kids, since no one had brakes they slammed right into the cop car and flipped over the car. It was funny and messed up at the same time. I was gone!

If you could relive any day in your life, what would you choose and why?
The time I broke my hip, I wouldnʼt have tried to nose manual this weird spine/box thing

Photo: Jimmy

What are some things you would like to accomplish in your life?
Finish school. Lol.

If the whole BMX thing doesn’t play out, what is a dream job you would have?
Satellite Networking for jet propulsion labs.

Have you ever been arrested or spent time in jail? Why or why not?
Yes. Wrong place at the wrong time.

Photo: Chris Luton

Any favorite websites?
BMX Union, Thecomeupbmx, Google, BMXonline.

You inherit one million dollars, What do you do with it?
Buy some land; build my house and a street style park.

If you could live like anyone in the entire world for one day. Who would you pick and why?
I’d be Bill Gates and spend all his paper.

How do you feel about Obama being president?
I don’t follow politics, it’s too confusing. What’s the difference between a republican and a democrat?

If you could change anything about the world, what would you change and why?
I would make daytime television more enjoyable.

Photo: Jimmy

What is the best advice you have ever received?
“Just get it done.”

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
To the homie Paul for always bein there to ride. My girlfriend Francesca for supporting me. My parents and my lil bro Nick. Chris Brown for pushing me all the time, The homie Georgio at Top Shelf Clothing, and anyone Iʼve ever ridden with

Anything else you would like to say?
That’s 2 Paul! Hahahahaha.

Click Here to check out part 1 if you missed it!

If you were into what the guys in the first round had to say, then check this out. It is round two with Jon from Eastern and Ted from Seshin. Two companies from different countries, product volumes, and styles of doing business. Check it out.

Name: What company do you run, and explain a little about it for those unaware:
Jon Byers, I own Eastern Bikes with my buddy, Mike.

Name and what company do you run, and explain a little about it for those unaware:
Ted from Seshin bike company. We are a small bmx company, founded in 2001 in Halifax NS Canada.

Seshin ShitHawk V.2

The lead testing law place in the United States that is coming into effect in about a month will really change the industry. Could you explain what this law is doing in easier to understand words?
I know I have seen about 20 articles and it’s hard to get a full understanding of this from those.
This is basically trying to protect kids under 12 from getting lead poisoning. It is difficult for the industry to have a full understanding, as the regulations seem to be changing on a regular basis.

In a nutshell, this new law lumps BMX in the kids market in the USA. Basically BMX and 24 inch bikes will have to clear some testing and certification in order to be sold in the USA as of Feb 10th 2009.

How will this affect you depending on where you are located?
Since we sell product in the USA, we are required to comply and so our manufacturers and we are having products tested.

This affects us in a big way. As we are a small brand, rising costs are not good for our bottom line.

When you first heard about this new law, what was your first though of the whole situation?
If a kid is chewing on a BMX pedal it’s more likely to get sick from dog shit or other germs than lead or phthalates. Besides, any kid over 3 or 4 gnawing on his bike has other problems… We’ve become a nation of sissies.

Eastern Deceptikon Stem

Is this a freaking joke? Since when is my bike a kids toy?????

If you could give us a rough estimate on how this testing will effect you on lets say, a shipment of frames? Or How about something a little smaller like handle bars?
We are required to have documentation stating those products are in compliance with the law.

From what Taiwan is telling us now, the cost should only be a few thousands dollars per year. I can’t give a breakdown right now, I’m still waiting on some pricing from Taiwan to come back via e-mail.

There has been a lot of talk of smaller brands going under from this, do you feel like that will actually happen or is the “gossip” getting to be a little overboard?
No, that’s way overboard.

I don’t think so, BMX is a hard place to make money these days. Competition is huge these days, and costs are rising all over the place.
From 2006-2007 I saw my shipping costs rise about 20%. I think this new law is just another hit, along with dollar shifting, higher shipping charges and higher material costs being even bigger issues. Non the less, it’s going to do nothing to make BMX better, or safer.

Seshin Chilko Bars

How will this affect your team, travel budgets, advertising, and extra things like helping people out with prizes for contests?
It won’t affect our spending in these areas.

Money is always tight, so nothing should change.

Do you feel like companies will start to make better quality products because of this, or will there start to be a decrease in quality due to less money?
No, I think most smaller BMX companies already want to make good products.

I don’t think the market will be pumped on Hi-ten frames! The costs must jump, as much as I hate to say it.

Will you be changing who makes your products overseas? Or if you are a U.S.A made brand changing the materials you work with?
No, we will continue to work with the same companies. If they can’t comply then we will work with them so they are in compliance. The USA is the biggest market and it is in their best interest to make sure their products meet the new standards.

I should be sticking with they same manufacturers, they are can provide all certification I need, that’s all I’m worried about, getting the testing done in a a decent amount of time. We will continue using our snakebite heat treated 4130 tubing on all frames and bars.

Will your brand have to bump up prices to cover the costs?
Probably not.

Yes, I don’t think many companies that can suck up the extra cost, maybe some huge brands, but certainly not the smaller ones.

Since the law only applies to the United States (as far as I am aware), does this mean you will be focusing on the rest of the world a little more to keep sales up?
No, we will continue to focus on all of our customers. Even Imre in Hungary.

Eastern Grim Reaper

As of Feb 9th 2009 we will not be selling to the USA until we are certified.

Do you feel that as time goes on, and companies are repetitively coming through with clean products the government will begin giving price breaks or even allowing them to skip the testing all together?
I don’t think the government knows what to do as evidenced by these new standards.

I don’t see that happening. Money talks.

Do you have any other words you would like to say about this “crisis”?
Yeah, people are already dying in the streets with the bad economy… just look out the window. This is not a crisis. Just get your shit tested, do your best to comply with the arriving changes in law and get the fuck on.

Kids! Stop using your bmx fork to eat your dinner. This could result in death, which is really why this law is in place. BMXers eating brake pad sandwiches, and using seat posts as straws. Grow up, stop eating your parts, BMX will be better for it.