Colt Fake is going down to Guatemala to do some mission work with Ezekiel Ministries on building ramps down there. Colt sits down to answer some questions and then gets some riding time in. Seems a little strange since Colt is so wild, but I guess it makes sense. Spotted on Bone Deth.
Classifieds: Tree Needs Graphic Designer
Tree have been making some big moves for the year already. They’re looking for one of you artistic guys out there to take on their graphic design department.
“We are looking for a graphic design artist to work with who is professional and has a portfolio. If you’re interested contact us at info@treebicycleco.com”
Get to it if you think you got what it takes to work in the industry. Note: Don’t wear a suit and tie to the interview.
Shadow X Vans: 72 Hours In California
The Shadow Conspiracy and Vans are back at it again with another edit to celebrate finishing their collaboration. This time they gave Lahsaan, Ty, Trey and Alistair 72 hours with Tony Ennis and Justin Kosman to film this banger of an edit.
DIG X WTP Giveaway
We’re doing a giveaway over on the DIG site with Wethepeople. Basically, all you have to do is become a fan of DIG on FACEBOOK and we’re going to pick a winner. I say “we’re” because the bars and forks were sent to me for my contest a few weeks back, but showed up late. We figured it would be a rad idea to give them out to a lucky fan! I’ll be shipping them out to whoever wins them personally so get psyched.
Also, while you are at it… maybe you could like The Union on Facebook by hitting that link or just clicking like up top on the right!
Quicky: Chad DeGroot
Quicky is a new feature I’m going to try and start firing out here on the regular. It’s basically an interview, but straight to the point of “what are you up to” with no real extra non-bmx related questions that I’ll mix in with the regular interviews. I figured I’d start these off with the one and only Chad DeGroot. Anyone who knows Chad knows that he’s a definitely a little kooky, but awesome. He gets himself into some ridiculous situations and has some of the best stories ever. Chad also always has something going on. I figured it would be a good time to check in with him and see what’s new and try and light a fire under his ass to get another Baco contest going. Check out what he had to say…
Name: Chad Superman DeGroot
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Devon Smillie and Friends
Devon Smillie tossed together some new and old footage of him and his friends for this new edit. As always, Devon kills it.
Product: S&M Custom Bars
It’s not that S&M is inventing the “custom bars” thing, Solid has been doing it for years. However, now S&M gives you the option to take any of their bars like the classic Slam Bars, Hoders, Perfect 10’s, Beringer’s, etc. and customize the backsweep, up sweep, cross bar size and color to your preference. This is nice since a lot of bars are very similar since that’s what a good number of people ride (supply and demand), but not always what you are looking for. Head over to the new Custom Bar section of the S&M site and figure out what works for you. I’m curious to see if FBM starts doing something like this, as well.
Tom Dugan: Full of Hot Air
Tom Dugan gives you some tips on how to BLAST a quarter pipe for Etnies. The things he talks about are real valid and makes a lot of sense. It’s 5 minutes long, but some how watching him blast over and over again is entertaining enough to keep you watching.
I’m still going with natural talent that gets him that high.