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GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” – FULL VIDEO

January 2, 2018

GT Bicycles have released their entire “Seriously Fun” DVD online for your viewing pleasure!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H4UyPLGMA8

A little while back each of the sections from the GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” DVD was released online, now today we get the full DVD all in one place for your viewing pleasure! Hit that play button and take in all 21 minutes of this gem. It’s an amazing watch from start to finish!

“In early 2015, GT took to the streets of Los Angeles and Kansas City to uncover a plethora of untapped spots across these two vastly different cities. With Ben Ward, GT BMX product and team manager at the helm, the brand released two successful shorter web videos – GT in LA and Bleeding Kansas – to kick off the beginning of a new era for GT BMX.

“GT in LA and Bleeding Kansas were incredible for the brand and showed the industry what we could do as individuals and as a team. We wanted to make sure what we did next topped them,” said Ward. “After seeing both edits, the new guys on the team were eager to start working on something original; that’s when the idea of a full-length video was proposed. The crew was fired up, and they started filming and stacking their own clips.

“Then, at the end of 2016, we reviewed their footage, jampacked with newly discovered spots and never-before-seen tricks; we knew we had something great in the making, and we began to see Seriously Fun emerge.”

Seriously Fun captures GT’s good times energy capitalizing on GT’s athletes’ signature riding styles and personalities. In Seriously Fun, viewers will see how seriously the team takes their fun from coast to coast in the US to Brazil, France, Germany, the UK, Taiwan, and more.

“It’s been a long time since GT has produced a full-length video and DVD. I can’t think of a better way to pay respect to our athletes who share the same passion for BMX. Seriously Fun reflects each personality through their approach to riding and filming,” added Ward.

When looking for partners to produce the video, Ride BMX was the obvious choice. GT has been an advertising partner with the magazine for two-and-a-half years, and most of the outlet’s editorial and video staff have been instrumental in many of GT’s recent online releases.

In addition, GT selected BMX industry videographer and editor Andrew Brady to bring Seriously Fun to life. It was Brady’s overall passion and excitement for the project which made him the main man for the job.

GT Featured Riders:
• Albert Mercado
• Brian Kachinsky
• Chase Krolicki
• Chelsea Fietsgoden
• Dan Conway
• Jay Cowley
• Jeff With Glasses
• Jason Phelan
• Jonesy Fedderson
• Jordan Grandinetti
• Leandro Moreira
• Rob Wise
• Tristen Cooper
• Ty Callais” – GT Bicycles

GT Bicycles – Albert Mercado “Seriously Fun” Section

December 8, 2017

Albert Mercado’s section from the “Seriously Fun” DVD now online!

We’re big fans of Albert Mercado here at BMX Union, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is Albert a super good human off the bike, he’s a creative and original rider that comes through with plenty of unexpected and unique tricks. His section from the GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” DVD is now online and it’s a damn good watch. Highly, highly advise you give this a watch!

“Nobody rides quite like Albert Mercado. Al has a casual swag in his riding that shines through even when he’s doing odd-ball NBD maneuvers. Creativity, spot use, and one hell of an invert make every Albert Mercado section a good one, but this one is especially good. Filming in California, Connecticut, and Taiwan.” – Ride BMX

How To Invert with Albert Mercado

November 28, 2017

Want to learn how to Invert? Albert Mercado is here to teach you…

It’s time for another how to video! This time around we get some great advice and examples on how to do an Invert on a BMX bike from the one and only Albert Mercado. This one is focused more on how to do it on street, but it can apply to riding ramps and dirt, too! Take a peek, grab your bike and then send a few!

“Inverts are one of the most classic tricks in BMX, but you just don’t really see ’em too often on street. Well, unless you happen to be watching an Albert Mercado section. The dude has been folding his bike on various street obstacles for nearly a decade and we got him to sit down and explain the rather complex nature of getting ’em done.” – Ride BMX

GT Bicycles – “Seriously Fun” – Full Video

June 21, 2017

Here’s a BMX video we’ve been really looking forward to seeing! The GT Bicycles team have been busy bouncing around the world this past year stacking clips on the streets from California to Taiwan and plenty of places in between! Here’s a look at their full “Seriously Fun” video that will be online for the next 72 hours courtesy of Ride BMX! Get on that play button and check out all 21 minutes of pure goodness before your time runs out! Everything about this kicks ass! If you want, you can download a copy right here and GT dealers will have physical DVD’s soon as well!

“It’s here!!! GT is currently premiering their new 20-minute DVD “Seriously Fun” right here on the site for 72 hours! The video is amazing, from Brian Kachinsky‘s BANGER opening section, to the sleeper Rob Wise section, grind technician Jeff with Glasses‘ part, Albert Mercado‘s light-hearted and uber-creative section, or the savage Dan Conway‘s HEATER of an ender. There are also appearances from the rest of the team like a short but sweet section from Jason Phelan, and a mix from the AM and flow crew. The video has feel-good vibes throughout and some seriously insane riding. High-speed gaps, gap to rails, huge/tall rails and hubbas, unique but gnarly setups, creative/tech jibs, spot use, crusty spots, Cali spots, this is GT BMX in 2017 and it’s pretty damn awesome.

Download Seriously Fun Now
Visit http://gt.bmx.com

DVD’s will be packed full of extras including past GT edits and a big secret bonus menu. Available soon at GT Dealers!” – Ride BMX

GT Bicycles – “Seriously Fun” Trailer

June 7, 2017

The crew over at GT BMX have been on it since the re-launch and it looks like they have a full-length video coming from all the miles they have been logging all over the world the past year or two. Below you can find a short but sweet trailer to give you a good idea of what’s coming. It’ll premiere online FIRST, then be available on iTunes and DVD after that. Get stoked!

“GT BMX’s upcoming feature video, Seriously Fun, will be premiering right here on the site on Wednesday June 21st FOR 72 HOURS ONLY! And in conjunction with the launch, digital downloads will be immediately available on iTunes, as well as DVDs (for free from select US retailers); so you can cop the video either way. The squad has been going in for the last year from coast to coast in the US, to Brazil, France, Germany, the UK, Taiwan & more, so this is sure to be amazing.

GT Featured Riders:

Albert Mercado
Brian Kachinsky
Chase Krolicki
Chelsea Fietsgoden
Dan Conway
Jay Cowley
Jeff With Glasses
Jason Phelan
Jonesy Fedderson
Jordan Grandinetti
Leandro Moreira
Rob Wise
Tristen Cooper
Ty Callais

Seriously Fun will premier online for 72 hours on RideBMX.com beginning, Wednesday, June 21st. In conjunction with the launch on RideBMX.com, DVDs will be available for free at retailers across the US as well as a digital download on iTunes.”

E-Log – GT BMX In Tiawan

May 11, 2017

A few weeks back the GT Bicycles team made a trip on over to Taiwan to spend a week and a half exploring the place, riding spots and just experiencing everything the place has to offer. There’s a fully edited video from the trip coming, but Ride BMX just dropped this raw cut with 32 minutes of footage showing what the crew got into. If you have some time to kill, this is worth a look!

“Go behind-the-scenes with the GT BMX squad on the trip of a lifetime as they descend on the small island of Taiwan, cutting through the city and applying their street trigonometry knowledge along the way. Brian Kachinsky, Rob Wise, Albert Mercado, Chase Krolicki, Jeff With Glasses, & Dan Conway spend 10 days stacking for the upcoming GT Mixtape “Seriously Fun” which debuts soon on the site. (Peep the teaser at the end of of this video).” – Ride BMX

Shadow Conspiracy – Albert Mercado Bike Check

May 11, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy coming through with a brand new Bike Check with Albert Mercado and his brand new GT Bicycles setup decked out top to bottom in Shadow Conspiracy parts! You can check out a whole bunch of photos and a full parts list over on The Shadow Conspiracy website right here — Albert Mercado Bike Check

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Shadow X Subrosa World Tour – Southwest Highlights

April 5, 2017

The Shadow Conspiracy and Subrosa World Tour continues. This time around, the crew spends some time between Arizona and California cruising skateparks and visiting shops along the way! Hit play to check out a ton of highlights from the pro team and a few of the riders that showed up for the sessions in the video above!

“Head South as the Shadow and Subrosa World Tour soldiers on through the deserts of Glendale, Arizona and beaches of San Diego, California.

Featuring wild riding from the whole Shadow and Subrosa crew including Simone Barraco, Joris Coulomb, Mark Burnett, Albert Mercado, Kyle Hart, Johnny Atencio, and Jabe Jones as well as the locals of both Glendale X-Court and Chicano Park.

A huge thank you goes out to all the local shredders who showed up, as well as the shops that helped come together and put these events on: Wheels in Motion, Gordy’s Bicycles, Biker’s Edge, SD Wheel Works, Bario Bike Shop, and East County BMX. We love your support and hope to ride with you all again soon!

Filmed and edited by Ryan Chadwick

Music:
Rolling Blackout Coastal Fever
“Fountain of Good Fortune”
The French Press”