Alex Avilla Archives

“Distanced” BMX Trailer

May 4, 2021 Leave a Comment

Sam Downs has been putting in work behind the lens for a new video project, clocking a bunch of miles from the East Coast to the West Coast, filming with a bunch of different riders. Here’s the trailer giving us a taste of what’s to come! This should be awesome!

““Distanced” is a full length BMX project that has been in the works for the last year or so traveling between New York, Philadelphia, Miami, and California.

Featuring riding from Mike Stahl, Rainer Etsweiler, Sam Downs, Angus Tuttle, Dan Kruk, Grant Castelluzzo, Juan Lorenzo, Matias Barboza, Alex Avilla, Dom Simoncini, Dimitri McCombs, and Markus Hoyte.

Thanks to everyone involved with this one and be on the look out for the final product soon! Filmed and edited by Sam Downs.

Music is “Eclipse” by Pink Floyd” – Sam Downs

5050 Skatepark – Riding Street In Philadelphia

April 10, 2018 Leave a Comment

The 5050 Skatepark crew took a trip down to Philadelphia for a ay of cruising spots.

Here’s a video 5050 Skatepark put together from a trip that Alex Avilla, Dom Simoncini, Cameron Robbins and Jarrett Varanyak took to Philadelphia to explore the street spots and parks around the city, stacking clips all along the way. As expected, these guys ended up coming through with some real solid riding, and it looks like it was a nice day to get out on the streets.

5050 Skatepark – What’s Your Story: Alex Avilla

April 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

Get to know Alex Avilla a little better in this new video from 5050 Skatepark…

The crew at 5050 Skatepark had Alex Avilla sit down and tell his story about how he got into BMX, some different memories and everything that helped get him to where he tis today! We’ve been watching Alex for a few years now, so it’s rad to learn a little more about his story!

“What’s Your Story Alex Avilla?

What’s Your Story is an Interview series by 5050 Skatepark to spotlight some Local Neighborhood Super Hero’s here in New York City. Filmed/ Edit by Ed Pollio” – 5050 Skatepark

5050 Skatepark – Street Riding In Trenton, New Jersey

March 20, 2018 Leave a Comment

The 5050 Skatepark crew spent some time cruising spots in Trenton, New Jersey…

Despite hearing about snow storm after snow storm hitting the East Coast, it looks like the 5050 Skatepark crew were able to catch some sunshine and riding time during a recent trip to Trenton, New Jersey. Hit play to check out what they got into during their time scoping out the city!

“The 5050 crew took a trip to Trenton New Jersey to ride some street.
Riders are Nick Ponterio, Alex Avilla, Lucas Rusinak, Ed Pollio, Eric Isaksen, and Cameron Robbins”

5050 Skatepark – Trip To Skaters Edge

March 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

The 5050 Skatepark crew took a trip to ride Skaters Edge to mix things up…

Here’s a video 5050 Skatepark sent over from a trip to Massachusetts some of the crew took to ride Skaters Edge. Here’s a bunch of clips the guys stacked during their visit! Looks like it was a fun session to us!

“The 5050 Crew took a trip to Skaters Edge Skatepark in Massachusetts.
Riders are Dom Simoncini, Augie Simoncini, Alex Avilla, Bupsy, Ed Pollio, Lucas Rusnak, and Cameron Robbins
Edit by Cameron Robbins”

Animal Bikes – Streets Finest Series: LFS Crew

November 6, 2017 Leave a Comment

Animal Bikes just dropped this fire new Looking For Spots video for their Streets Finest Series!

When you see Animal Bikes and LFS Crew in the same title, you know you’re in for something good! Animal just dropped their latest Streets Finest Series video that features the LFS crew going to work on street spots out East. Rails and ledges slayed, storm doors rode and cars hopped and dumpsters sessioned. You gotta check this one out because it’s a damn good watch from start to finish!

“New Jersey’s LFS Crew came through with a BANGER 4 minute piece for the Street’s Finest Series!

Riders: Jeffwithglasses (Jeff Ludwig), Mikey Almodovar, Alex Avilla, Dan Diehl, Doroba, Steve Jones, Chris Dolan and Mike Kleissler. ” – Animal Bikes

5050 Skatepark – Brooklyn Banks Ledge Project

November 3, 2017 Leave a Comment

5050 Skatepark made a few additions to the legendary Brooklyn Banks!

The crew over at 5050 Skatepark in New York City just sent over this video they put together giving you a look at the recent additions they built for the Brooklyn Banks, plus some riding footage that Alex Avilla, Dom Simoncini, Cameron Robbins and Steven Larosa got in to test out the new ramps and ledge. Take a peek! Looks like it’ll make for some interesting setups around the spot!

LFS At Breaking Free Skatepark

February 27, 2017 Leave a Comment

The LFS crew have finally had enough of the cold weather, so they decided to head over to Rochester, New York to check out the new Breaking Free Skatepark and catch a session without freezing their nuts off. Here’s a look at what went down during the session! Looks like it was a productive trip and the place looks like a ton of fun to ride. Check it!

“The LFS crew took a trip to Breaking Free Skatepark a couple weeks back to visit ol’ pal Dave Raffa. Featuring Alex Avilla, Doroba, Jeff With Glasses, Steve Blasi, Tyler Styles, Raffa, Nate Stahura, and Mikey Almodovar.

Film: Mikey Almodovar and Alex Avilla
Edit: Mikey Almodovar“