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Kanode Knows – Ryan Chadwick

July 14, 2019

If you’re a fan of podcasts or video interviews in general, you’ll be real stoked on this one. Bobby Kanode sat down with filmer and all around good dude Ryan Chadwick to talk about a bunch of things like his X Games Real BMX 2019 video he filmed with Simone Barraco, making the decision to try out working outside of BMX and stepping down from his roles as TM and filmer for The Shadow Conspiracy, making the move back into BMX as a freelance filmer and much, much more. This is a real good listen, especially if you’re into filming or the industry side of BMX as a whole. Hit play and take it all in!

“Ryan Chadwick is a freelance videographer from Tempe, AZ. He’s won NORA Cup for the Shadow ONE video, an X-Games Silver medal with Simone Barraco in the 2019 REAL BMX Video contest, and he’s produced several full length BMX videos, including: I Got Work, I Got Work Strikes Back, and Shadow’s epic video What Could Go Wrong. We sit down in his beautiful ass house and talk about stuff. Thanks for watching. Hope you enjoy!

Leave a comment if you read that whole thing.” – Bobby Kanode

Diego Bravo “I Eat BMX”

July 14, 2019

It’s always rad checking out a video of a rider you have never heard of, and the dude absolutely shreds. Here’s a fresh one featuring Diego Bravo going to work on spots galore out in California putting his pegs to heavy use, sending it on some drops and more! Hit play and get familiar!

“I met Diego Bravo almost two years ago when he first moved to SoCal from a small town in Ecuador. Since then I’ve watched him go from doing his first ever handrail to doing smiths, feebles and rail rides that some pros won’t even step to. Sadly, we decided to cut filming shot due to some injuries, but I hope you enjoy our last years worth of efforts as I present to you, Diego Bravo, I EAT BMX.” — Keegan Bohannon

Shawn Shimkets ‘Murica Jam

July 14, 2019

It’s always rad to see what’s going down in Shawn Shimkets‘ backyard trails setup out in California. Over the years we’ve seen footage from the place, but it looks like it keeps getting more and more dialed! Hit play to check out highlights from the ‘Murica Jam, along with some insight from Shawn on what it takes to keep that place rolling!

“Shawn Shimkets has been building up his backyard into his own personal paradise for several years. A few times a year, he sends the invite for everyone to come meet up, have some beers, and enjoy all his hard work. I did a straight-forward riding edit from his halloween jam for Ride last year and this time, I felt like riding for a majority of the day, so I kept it simple this time around and just filmed a few clips (after I ate shit, haha) and got some words from Shawn about his spot. Into this format? Not into it?” -Ryan Fudger / Our BMX

DIY Detroit or Bust

July 13, 2019

DIY spots are a lot like trails. They can be there one day, and gone the next. Some of the crew up in Detroit recently spent some time cruising at a DIY spot before things got shut down. Check out a bunch of clips featuring a handful of familiar faces and a few new ones going to work on the setup they built inside this abandoned building.

“How does the saying go? “As one door closes, another one opens”… Well, that’s exactly what happened to the Detroit scene when their DIY park got the wrecking ball treatment… kinda. Soon as one was gone, another DIY was born, only to be shut down once again. Luckily the crew managed to a couple of days fun before it was all over. Dylan Thayer explains more…” – DIG

“End of April 2019, word was out that one of the local DIY parks in Detroit was closing/being demolished. Meanwhile, some homies found a covered spot (this) which was possibly going to be the replacement location. With it already having a few things already built inside, seeming like a prefect new location for a new DIY beginning. I decided to start filming some riding, hoping to catch some attention of more people to be involved. When unfortunately police stopped by and gave the boot explaining not to come back because the city literally just built a Bike/skate Plaza down by the river side. (which is one of the few things i’m working on currently) So this is everything filmed in the first and only two days at what we thought was going to be the new DIY spot.” – Dylan Thayer

Riders:
Buddy Dore
Grant Ueberroth
Felix Riveria
Trevor Genovese
Zach North
Cory Wiergowski
Jason Govan
Cody Franklin
Jon Sirvaitis

Fit Bike Co. – Cam Girvin Welcome Video

July 12, 2019

Over the past few years, Cam Girvin has been turning some heads with his riding. It looks like he got the attention of Fit Bike Co. because they have added him to their team! Check out this welcome video that’s loaded with big tailwhips and barspins up and down all sorts of things, along with plenty of other wild riding he cooked up on the streets of Pittsburgh! Expect to see plenty more of Cam in the near future.

“Pittsburgh local, Cam Girvin, is the newest addition to the FitBikeCo Familia! Go follow the man @camgirvinbmx!

Featuring: Cam Girvin (@camgirvinbmx)
Filmed & Edited by: Zach Bearley (@zachbearley)
Music: “Hurt Feelings” by Mac Miller” – Fit Bike Co.

Jake Seeley “Headlights” B-Sides

July 12, 2019

Earlier this week we got a look at Jake Seeley‘s section from the “Headlights” DVD, now today we get a look at just under 14 minutes of footage filmed while he was working on the part from crashes and second angles to scraps that didn’t make the cut and more! Hit play and take it all in, then re-enjoy Jake’s full part below!

“Jake Seeley went IN for his Headlights part. Here’s all the footage including the makes, the slams, and everything in between that didn’t quite make it…enjoy!

Watch Jake’s part here:

RideBMX “Headlights”, a full length video by Mike Mastroni featuring DeMarcus Paul, Jake Seeley, Tate Roskelley, Ryan “Biz” Jordan, Calvin Kosovich, Shawn “Elf” Walters, Mike Mastroni, Zach Krejmas, Broc Raiford, Justin Spriet, Brady Tweedy & many more…” – Our BMX

BMX News 7/12/19

July 12, 2019

It’s Friday once again, and that means that it is time for Brant Moore to give you the full recap of all the best BMX videos, along with the biggest news and the latest products from the latest week all in one place! Hit play to let Brant give you a recap, then scroll down to get a look at everything he discusses below!

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Kink – New Titan II and Backwoods Frame Colorways

July 12, 2019

Thinking about changing things up in the BMX Frame department? The crew over at Kink have released their Titan II frame in new Cutlas Turquoise and Smoked Cherry colors and their Backwoods Frame in a Deep Pine Green and Gloss Raw! These are available through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Kink worldwide now and through the Kink webstore now!

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