Frank Stewart is a well known legend around Iowa and Minnesota, he rides like a champ, super amazing stuff…
Such a good video
BMXperception.com
There is a new website that is just getting underway, if you are firmiliar with the website SkatePerception.com you will understand what this website is. Basically the guys who run that have started up a BMX version for us all to be apart of. I figured I would ask them a few questions about the website and what to expect. Here is what he had to say.
What is bmxperception all about?
BMX Perception is a media discussion forum targeted at the filming, photography and design community within bmx.
How did you come up with the idea?
Well it was kind of in the works for a long time. Other people had shown interest in starting up a site geared in the bmx media direction but no one stepped up. A few months ago Steve LaClair emailed me about his idea for starting it. I was more than thrilled to be a part of it.
You also run some other sites, what are those?
Steve LaClair and Mike Holm are the creators of the Perception Media Network. The Other site are SkatePerception.com and SnowPerception.com. As far as myself and other sites, I’m part of the content team for News-Record.com, which is the news paper for Greenboro, NC. I’m a video producer for online content.
What would the ideal thing you want to come from this site?
Skateperception was obviously a huge hit, and has been around for a while. I’ve been a member of that site for some years now and it does a lot of great things for the skateboard media community. And i think that BMX Perception is something that the bmx community has had the need for a long time. I just want to have an educated media community to hopefully help others out that are just starting. I feel its such a rewarding experience to be able to help out up and comers and give them a chance to show their perception on bmx.
How can people sign up?
Get on the internet and type in BMXPerception.com/forums and click on sign up.
What is the difference between this forum and all of the other forums?
The other perception media forums are geared towards skateboarding and snow. There are quite a few members of skateperception that are bmx’ers, and its funny because most of them kept it undercover most the time. it was surprising to get pm’s from people saying, “hey i ride bmx too”. Most of the skateperception community was pretty open about things. I and a few other risk takers would post up bmx stuff every now and again. Some members would be into, and well, some weren’t. But BMXperception.com gives us a place to focus on bmx media.
What does the future hold for BMXPerception.com?
Well if you look at SkatePerception.com you’ll see it has more of a front end site with videos and news and stuff. We are working on getting all that up and going but we wanted to get the forums going off the bat. BMXPerception.com will be your come to place for bmx media in the future.
Corey Bohan Interview
Everyone knows who Corey is, if you don’t… well your sick chubs. He is an amazing rider and super chill guy. This interview turned out awesome..
Name:
Corey Bohan
Location:
Corona CA
Sponsors:
Giant bikes, RedBull, DC shoes, Fox, Duo and Mosh
Years riding:
10
It would appear your livin the good life! How is Austrailia and when do you come back to the states?
Life is good right now. I been in aus for a few months..just spending quality family time and surfing my local breaks and riding my bike. I come home every year. Im back in CA by March each year to get back to business and have fun back there.
What is it like to be able to surf in February while the rest of us are freezing our asses off?
For me ive known nothing but summer. Australia’s winters are very mild and u can surf all year round in shorts and a T. I have never experienced a full on white winter so maybe one day i will know how that feels…as for now i will just keep skipping from summer to summer.
How are things going with Giant, do you have a signature frame or anything with them coming out?
Giant has been so kick arse its not even funny. they have been behind me 100% since i signed and its been just goodtimes. I have a frame out this year….its been a slow process mainly cause im not really motivated too get shit going hahaha. The frame is dope..i been riding it for the last year and have made a few little changes for 08 but the bikes should be out and about this year.
How about your other sponsors anything signature?
Duo does cool shit and our whole team works on different stuff. Duo brought out a 5950 new era hat for me as a gift and i got to design it all so that was cool. Im workign on other stuff such a grips and things so keep an eye out.
It seems like your everywhere these days, where have you been recently?
Its been quite a busy end of year thats forsure……one month i was in Berlin, then i was back in CA, then it was off to fiji and then i made a trip back to aus where ive been traveling around a whole bunch as well..when your busy time flys….but u will always remember the goodtimes.
What are your plans for 2008?
Umm progress a bit, heading on road fools in april, Ride a lot more street, surf, travel……just keep on having as much fun as possible.
Will we see a lot more of you at the park contests along with the dirt finally?
Its all depends if i qualify, sometimes the dew tour prelims for park can just be a nightmare, courses and long days…..im gonna try ride the opens and see how it goes…so who knows….im not too concearned if i dont make the cut.
Plenty of medals and nora cups, what else do you want to accomplish in the next few years?
Im more than happy with how bmx has turned out for me….i think i just wanna go new places and ride new stuff. Its all about having fun and thats all i really wanna do. I have a full length part coming out in a new dvd called “Holiday” it will be avaible everywhere so im excited to work on more video parts for the future.
You have some really amazing style, did you race as a kid or anything or is it natural?
Thanks a lot. I raced for a few weeks but nothing too serious…i grew up near a bmx track back home here so i would just ride it every now and again.
If you could ride only one place for the rest of your life where would it be and why?
I would say back here in aus….that way if im not riding i could just go surf haha.
What are your favorite tricks to do or see?
A good invert will not be beat. Too see i would say a 360 invert. I love doing 360 one foot flats.
What is a trick you cannot do for the life of you?
I would say a no footed x-up lol.
What are some new tricks you are working on?
Im working on this one trick its called “win the dew tour” haha just fucking round……i dont know what i wanna learn….something that you dont see over and over again or already been done…i will try come up with something creative and different. I’ll let you know when i get it.
What contest are you looking forward to more, elevation or empire?
This is an awesome question…..these are the only 2 contest i wanna do really good at….im looking forward them both a lot!
Do you have any information that dirt half pipe contest red bull had in the works?
Yep, its been pushed back but its still going too happen. dates are being worked out so that it can be an event where everyone is avaible too attend. Ive seen pics of the actually site and the progress already looks fuckin rad.
A few years ago before you were able to make it over here from Austrailia, did you ever expect it to go as well as it has for you?
Def couldnt expect any of it. I worked an apprentiship with my dad for his construction company and i just went over to travel and ride…..i came home with some good result from some random comps and got hooked up with some spono’s. It was a dream come true and i was fuckin siked.
Is there something in the water in Austrailia? It seems like theres just unbelievable riders over there!
haha yeah its called beer & jack daniles lol. Its complete madness that there is this many doing so well. Aus has a bunch of talent and it just so happens that a good handful have done well.
How do you feel about Jack Daniels?
Jack Daniels is a great thing. I will drink it for the rest of my life.
You appeared on that one MTV show… Everyone wants to know, did you hit that!?! (maybe not everyone but I am curious)
haha it seems too have scored abit of attention…..its all good, i think its funny that i ended up in that position. Audrina is a kick arse sexy chick and we are close hahaha. i’ll leave it at that 😉
What do you think you would be doing if you never picked up a bike or surf board?
I would be working construction and trying to make a good go at life here in australia.
Who or what are some of the biggest influences in your life?
My family. They work so hard for what they have got and they love each other dearly. I want a fmaily just liek that when im older.
You have some pretty awesome photoshop skills did you teach yourself?
Actually a friend of mine Heidi first showed me the ropes and now im well on my way…..when you have a lot of spare time and its raining i guess i think photoshop lol.
If you could be sponsored by a company that has no ties to BMX, what would it be and why?
I think it would be an airline company. Travel is so rad. You can go anywhere and i’d sit my arse in first class all the way ahha.
If you could spend the day with anybody alive or dead, who would it be and why?
I think i would spend it with someone funny. Probly that chubby fella thats big in all the comedies these days…from super bad? that guy…..
Jonah Hill
What are some of your favorite movies and tv shows?
Fav movie would be dumb n dumber and the wedding singer. Fav tv show would be an aus dvd series called “Summer Heights High” search it on youtube if you dont know what it is and im sure you will have a laugh.
What are some of your favorite bands?
Megadeth, Archers of Loaf, Shadows fall, The get up kids, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, Run DMC….theres alot fo good music out there.
Favorite websites?
Vital, Coastalwatch.com, TheComeUp, YouPorn & Myspace.
Since your a pretty well known dude, do you have any stories about stalkers?
nah its been alright. One time tho this random chick wrote this crazy fuckin poem/story thing online and it was just fuckin wierd haha.
What do you miss most when your in Austrailia?
Family, friends and food.
What do you miss most when your in the states?
My house, Mates and the crazyness that goes on in LA.
If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
Mind reader. Then you really know whats going on haha.
What is the lady situation lookin like?
Its looking good haha, Been keeping it real and just being a real gentleman haha.
What are some things you like to do outside of riding and everything?
If im not riding im surfing. Then comes stuff like Table tennis, actual tennis, golf and dirt bikes.
What is the wildest thing you have seen or experienced in your life?
Surfing Pipeline around 10ft plus……so heavy and so fuckin scary.
If you could change anything about BMX, what would you change and why?
I wish it was as popular as NFL or some shit cause our sport is so much fucking cooler.
What kind of advice do you have for kids just getting into BMX?
Do not worry or stress out about becoming pro or gettign paid. Have fun with bmx and if shit works out it will work out just fine. I am believer of good things come to good people.
Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
Family. Friends. Thanks to all my sponos. Giant, Redbull, Fox. DC, Duo & Mosh. Fuckin go off and cut sick mates 😉
Anything you would like to add I forgot?
No haha.
Phil Book Interview
I don’t remember the first time I met Phil, but to be honest I am amazed he isn’t getting any coverage. The other night when I was riding with him all that could come to mind is butter becuase how smooth he rides, but he also goes about Mach 10 at everything which is also awesome. Phil is a quieter guy but his riding speaks louder than anything, this interview shows that well.
Name:
Phillip Book
Location:
Cicle Pines, MN
Sponsors?
The Alt, Allegory
How many years have you been riding?
9
What got you into doing the tricks?
It looked like so much fun!
What do you prefer to ride more, where is your favorite spot?
Trails, Monkey Village
Since you can’t ride trails in the winter where can you be found riding?
MN indoor skate parks! They are rad…….
How often do you get to ride in the winter? How about when its warm out?
I try to ride as much as i can cold or warm i love riding!
What are some of your favorite tricks to do?
Lookbacks, Inverts, Tuck nohanders, Of course tailwhips!
What is a trick you cannot do for the life of you?
Flips hahaha
Ive seen you blast the hell out of quarters, how do you do it!?
Giver Hell!
Who are some of your favorite people you ride with?
Deljon, Benny, Nendza, Eric [Holley], Tony [Mortenson], MN riders!
Who are some of the pros you have looked up to over the years?
Nendza, Sergio, Eric
You had a video on youtube that was super good, do you have any new videos in the works?
No hope to film alot as soon as it stops snowin!
What are some of your favorite bmx videos or parts?
Nick Anderson- Aspire round 3
How do you feel about the Minnesota scene?
Good people, Talented riders
You have gone on a few road trips, where are some of your favorite places you have been?
Louisville, Area 51 RIP.
Where are some places you really want to ride?
Spain, Cali
What are some things you are into outside of riding?
Beer Drinkin, Chillin with the fam!
If I rememer right your in college, what are you going for?
Took a 916 class for auto body thats about it with school!
Who or what are some of your biggest influences in your life?
My dad! couldnt have done it with out him!
What is the lady situation like?
Girls will be girls……
If you could spend the day with anybody, alive or dead, or even not real, who would it be and why?
George Bush- So i can laugh at him for 24hrs. straight then kick him in the nads when im done!
What would you do if you won the lottery?
Build a private park for all of us!
What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
Holding a good job!
What are some of your favorite movies (non riding)?
I now prenounce chuck&larry-Adam sandler movies…
What kind of music are you into?
Anything- I like the piano
What are some of your favorite websites?
You tube, Inter, Bang Bus
Got a favorite porn star?
Chris Dachal
How do you feel about Benny P?
Fun ass dude to ride with he’s got a dope women also!
Whats your favorite foods or perfect dinner?
Pizza all day long!
What are 5 things you cannot live without?
Friends, Fam, Bike, Smokes, Food
What kind of advice do you have for kids just getting into riding?
Snake everyone! Never be scared to ride in front of anyone…
Is there anything you would want to change in BMX if you could?
Tubless tires
Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
The Alt
Anything else you would like to add I forgot?
I love you kurt!
Jellystone Produces
Since I am waiting on a few interviews I have sent out and your probably looking for something new to check out I figured I would post up this video of a bunch of locals at Jellystone skatepark (the place baco was at, and is no longer welcome at). It is super crazy to see how much these dudes have progressed over the years, especially Dylan, hes the dude that airs way high.
I can prove this by you checking out this video I made like 2-3 years ago…
(plus this video you can see alex the contributor on here land his first tailwhip)
QBP’s frostbike.
Sunday, QBP, Beloe, and Lotek. Photo by Odyssey.
had a bunch of industry dudes in town. this past weekend to check out our annual open house at QBP called Frostbike. We all had a good time. a lot of units were moved and it wasn’t all that cold out, compared to years past. A little riding went down last Friday. We got the green light to crash a skate only session at 3rd Lair. There was a lot of skaters there, but we still managed to shred a bit.
this is a small post letting you know about the bigger post I will post tomorrow…….
No Bikes: Four Corners DVD
Name of DVD:
Four Corners.
Photo: Anou Souvannavong
How long has it been out for?
About seven hours.
How long did it take to film and edit?
We usually put out a video every year, last year we slacked a bit. There’s a few clips from two summers ago but most of the footage is from the last year.
Photo: Zac Heinen
Who did the filming and editing? o
I was in charge of the project; since we’re fairly spread out, a few people helped out with footage. Ty Scott, Travis Burroughs and Ryan Hiebert handled filming in BC, Matt Lindsay filmed himself in Taiwan, Ryan Harley did some work in Fairbanks and Zac Heinen and Brian Prince helped me film around Anchorage. I handled most of the editing in the main feature, Matt and Brian each edited their sections.
What kind of equiptment did you use to film and edit?
I film with a Panasonic DVX100 and edit on Adobe premiere.
Photo: Zac Heinen
Who all has parts?
There are full sections from Matt Desson, David Clay, Matt Lindsay and myself. There are a few split sections with guys who ride together as well, I like to include as many as my friends as I can, it’s a long list.
What are some of the highlights you can tell us about?
Travis Sexsmith’s tables, they’re incredible. Matt Desson has an awesome part, the guy’s seriously a machine. Desson learns tricks really fast, he just loves bmx, you can see it in his riding. My friend David has the last part, he was one of those kids doing 720s and flip barspins at 16 (but in Alaska with a six month riding season). David broke his back at the trails last fall but come spring he was back on his bike and came through with a great section. In addition to the riding, there are a bunch of awesome spots that nobody’s ever seen. Alaska’s pretty amazing, good spots and the sun doesn’t go down until one in the morning in June.
Is there any bonus parts?
My friend Zac did an alternate edit with all of the Alaskan footage, it’s about twenty minutes long. There are a few more things, a couple web edits, slideshow, an old skate section with my friend Dave hidden in there.
Where all was it filmed?
Alaska, British Columbia, Taiwan and four clips from my vacation in Florida.
Where can people pick it up?
www.nobikes.com or from Desson if you run into him.
How much?
Ten bucks, that includes shipping in Canada and the US.
Photo: Zac Heinen
Where can people find out more about the DVD and No bikes crew?
nobikes.com, I update it once or twice a week if I can.
Four Corners Trailer from no bikes on Vimeo.
four corners, out now from no bikes on Vimeo.
Brandon Dosch Interview
Name:
Brandon Wayne Dosch
Location:
I am currently chillen in Hunnington Beach, California but i live in Lake Orion, Michigan
Sponsors:
Albes
Years riding:
8 years
I met you shortly at Baco at Jelly Stone, since then it seems like you have blown up, what’s it like having so much happen quickly?
Its just a lot of fun, meeting new people and riding new things.
Do you have any new sponsors in the works?
Yeah…. nothing for sure
You recently took a trip down to California, what all did you have a chance to do down there?
Everything! Its the land of Oppertunity
If the internet doesn’t lie, You were ranked #2 in the country for racing in 2005?
True fact
Do you feel racing has a big impact on your style and just riding in general now?
It has everything to do with my riding now. Racing is the best way to learn your bike.
Your a very talented rider, is it just kind of natural or do you beat the hell out of yourself learning the stuff you do?
Thank you, I dont beat myself up too much. I will try a trick about three times and if it doesnt work out I will get back to it later. It all depends what trick it is and where I am trying it at.
What kind of tricks are you working on right now?
All of them!
What is one trick you cannot do for the life of you?
Hang 5’s
Albes is filming for a new DVD, will you have a part in it?
yes
Do you have any other video parts or web edits in the works?
I know you just had those two on the internet recently.
No not really
Even a year ago, did you imagine you would be getting as much coverage as your already starting to get?
No, I never really thought about it.
You graduated from high school last year, are you in college now or are you taking some time off to ride?
I am taking a year off just for a break, I want to start up in the fall.
What are you going for?
Business
What is your best story involving Flip?
All I am going to say is Orlando Dew Tour
What is your best story involving the Albes bus?
There is a good story every time I have been on the bus.
What are your thoughts about Baco last May?
haha HAHAHAH WAY TOO MUCH FUN! As much as I can remember…..
Do you have any more trips planned?
Yes, When I get home from Cali I am going to the Not so Metro Jam and then I am going on an Albes Florida trip and from there I am going to Jomo Pro………Then the Dew season 08
Where are some places you would really like to go to someday?
I want to ride my bike all around the world, I really dont care where I am at as long as I am on my bike or it is atleast 10 ft away from me.
Who are some of the pros you look or looked up to over the years?
Dave Mirra, Gary Young, Brian Foster, Jamie Bestwick and Corey Bohan
You were on the Dew Tour last year, How was that? and do you plan on doing it again this year?
Dew Tour was soo much fun, Yes I am planning on competing in Park and Dirt.
What do you think of all the big contests now days in general?
Fun!
What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
I would like to make finals at Dew Tour, Compete in the X-Games, Get a frame and footwhear sponsor.
If you won the lottery what would you do with the money?
Build a skatepark
What kind of music are you into?
Everything and anything that flows
What are some of your favorite movies?
American history X, all the Rush Hour movies and any BMX video.
Some of your favorite websites?
Albes, vital, thecomeup, bmxonline, bmxboard and myspace
Who or what are big influences in your life?
good ?….
Do you have a favorite porn star?
HELL YEAH! Jenna Jameson
Do you work outside of riding and everything?
No.. just ride
What is the worst injury you have ever had in your life?
I am still alive so nothing too bad
Do you have any tattoos or piercing’s?
Yeah I have one tattoo. Piercing’s are for girls
What is a typical day like for you?
Wake up and RIDE!
What kind of advice do you have for people just getting into BMX?
Make sure you are getting into it for the right reasons and order from Albes!
If you could change anything about BMX what would it be and why?
Nothing, its intersting the way it is.
Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
I would like to thank my parents for all of the support and Albes for being the shit!
Anything I missed you would like to add?
I like the color red and I want to be apart of the mile high club. Thats about it!
