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Review: AOTC 2 + Giveaway

June 21, 2011

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A few weeks back I posted an interview with Chris Zeppieri and CB Coombs about the new AOTC video. We talked about what it took to make it, who was in it and what people could expect from it. Obviously, reading about it and actually seeing it are two entirely different things. I liked what I was hearing in the interview and figured I needed to check this one out. When I got my copy, they sent through TWO extra copies for me to give away to you guys. All you have to do is “Like” The Union in the top right corner. That’s it. I’ll pick the winners in a week or so. But back to the point of this post; here’s what I thought of the video…
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Federal – Dan Lacey and Bruno Hoffmann Edit

June 21, 2011

Holy hell… This is a MUST SEE for sure. Damn.

“Federal‘s latest addition to the pro team Bruno Hoffmann came over to the UK earlier in the year. He spent a few days out and about in the South East with Dan Lacey, and gathered some footage along the way.

Filmed by: Edd Allen & Oli Jones
Edited by: Edd Allen
Music: ‘Dump The Clip’ by Army Of The Pharaohs”

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Product: United Beacon High Gloss Blue Colorway

June 21, 2011

United just dropped the new Corey Martinez “High Gloss Blue” colorway for his Beacon frame, bars, seat and Squad fork. You can get a closer look here. Looks freeeeessh.

Country Bikes – Evan Woss Grassroots Team Edit

June 21, 2011

Evan Woss is doing it for the Country Bikes grassroots program. Freecoaster goodness is what you are getting in the edit.

Filmed and edited by Brett Rohlfing
Band: Tobacco
Track: Fresh Hex (Featuring Beck)
Album: Maniac Meat

Animal Twitter MMS87 Case Giveaway

June 21, 2011

Send your answers to @Animal and you might be getting a case of goodies.

Connor Lodes on Premium

June 21, 2011

Connor Lodes recently left Volume for an unnamed new sponsor. It would appear he has made the move up to the Premium pro team. About time that dude got a pro deal. He’s got a quick interview up on the Premium site. Expect a new edit soon as well.

ShredTopia

June 21, 2011

Websites with spot maps and such have come and gone over the years. There’s a new site called ShredTopia.com that is looking to do things right. Here’s a few words about the site…

“INTRODUCING SHREDTOPIA
ShredTopia.com is a user-generated directory of riding spots. Our goal is to create a searchable database of places to ride by giving users the ability to easily search, upload, and rank spots.

WHY WE BUILT THIS SITE
The idea for ShredTopia.com grew out of the frustration with existing “spot websites”. Most cater solely to skaters, are hard to navigate, lack moderation, and don’t require pictures and adequate spot descriptions.

HOW IT WORKS
Anyone can add a spot to ShredTopia.com. Before any spot makes it onto ShredTopia, it is first reviewed by one of our editors to ensure that it has descriptive information, clear photos, and that the spot is not private (i.e. private trails, backyard ramps, etc). ShredTopia addresses people’s concerns about having spots “blown up” by giving them a choice as to how their spot is displayed. Mark your spot as public and everyone can view its location. Mark it secret and the exact location is hidden from all visitors, except yourself.

MONTHLY CONTESTS
When you add a spot to ShredTopia, you are automatically entered into our monthly contest. Every spot added gets you an additional entry into the contest. So, the more spots you add, the greater your chances are of winning. This month’s prizes include a frame of your choice from FBM or The Take, plus a headset and bottom bracket. ShredTopia will also donate $1 (up to $500 per month) for every spot added to a good cause within the BMX community. For the months of June and July we will be donating to the Mike Tag Fund.

WHO RUNS SHREDTOPIA
ShredTopia was built by two riders: Jon Saunders, managing editor, and Thad Allender, founder and creative director. Both are based in Washington, D.C.

THE FUTURE
What you see now is just the beginning. We’ll soon be releasing a mobile version of the site and will be bringing ShredTopia to Canada, Europe and South American countries. ShredTopia will continue to expand geographically and evolve functionally based on user interest.”

Last Name London

June 21, 2011

Ever wonder what Defgrip’s Harrison Boyce is getting into when he’s not working on BMX related project? The above music video is from Theophilus London’s new album that’s dropping soon. Harrison and his friend Nathan Brown directed the whole project. Pretty cool. You can check out a few behind the scenes photos over on Defgrip.