All photos and captions by Nick Nogueira
Shaun Aykroid with a big air out to disaster 180 bar!
AJ Anaya Leaves S&M Bikes
After years with S&M Bikes, AJ Anaya has decided to step away from the team to pursue a new opportunity with Colorado based brand, Reklamation Bikes. Check out the official word from AJ explaining his decision and what the future holds. Sounds like he will have a few new signature items we’ll have to keep an eye out for!
“First and foremost, I want to give thanks to Chris Moeller and the S&M crew. After six years with the S&M team, I am parting ways with the company. It has been an amazing journey and an awesome experience that I am very grateful for. I’m happy to say that I’m leaving on good terms and everything is cool with Moeller and crew.
The reason I’ve decided to part ways with S&M is to take a rad opportunity to start something new with a local bike company here in Colorado. I am now officially riding for Reklamation Bikes. Fred from Reklamation’s has been a great support throughout my career. He has been looking out for me since day one. In fact, Fred gave me my first BMX frame, which happened to be an S&M. It makes the most sense to me to start something new with him, given his support and the trust that we’ve built over the years. I look forward to representing the Reklamation brand.
The relationship with Reklamation will be kicked off by a signature Anayalater frame and bars. Reklamation’s support will ensure that I am on my bike for years to come. This is my second wind!
Please stay on tuned for the release of my signature frame within the next few months.
Also, be sure to check out my new VP edit, which is dropping next day is two. This edit will showcase all of my favorite spots in Colorado, with the one and only Coloradical Dylan Phfol. So I’m really excited about to be releasing it.
I would like to thank all the homies at the building for always helping me out and keeping the wheels rolling. Special thanks to Chris Moeller, Dylan Ambrose, Shawn Macanny, Ryan Russell, and Tyler Halvorsen.
I may no longer be on the team but I will consider S&M as family.
I wish everyone in the building the best of luck and keep kicking ass.
Thanks AJ Anaya
@ajanayalater“
Fit – 99 Shop Tour
To celebrate the release of the “Holy Fit” DVD, some of the team loaded up and did a shop tour along Highway 99 out in California hitting up a bunch of shops, a few parks and even some rope swing action. This video gives you a look at a TON of the riding that went down along some footage of the premieres and stuff they got into off the bikes! Take a peek!
“A few esteemed members of the Fit Familia hit Highway 99 through California after the premiere of HOLY FIT to ride the rail trailer and debut the DVD at some of our best shops.
Riders: Brandon Begin, Troy Blair, Dan Conway, Travis Cordova, Ethan Corriere, Morgan Long, Justin Spriet and Jared Swafford.
Filmed & Edited by: Ryan Landman
First Song
Remains
http://remains87.bandcamp.com/
Second Song
Thin Bloods
http://thethinbloods.bandcamp.com/
Third Song
Andrew Milicia
http://andrewmilicia.bandcamp.com/”
Cluut Jam – Brussels
We’ve been seeing more and more footage coming out of Belgium lately and it has been awesome. Here’s a rad one from a street jam that the Cluut guys threw on the streets of Brussels! It looks like they had a big turn out, some great spots and awesome riding. Take a peek and see some highlights in the video above!
Trails Trippin’ Summer 2014
Damn! There has been some AMAZING videos coming from the U.K trails this past week or so! Here’s another gem we spotted on Can You Dig It from a trip to a few different sets around the U.K and France that Inch Thomson and Blaine Mazzetti took! Everything about this video kicks ass.
“Summer 2014 has been an incredible year packed full of riding trails, In between maintaining the Woodyard and riding various spots around the UK and France for the La source Jam I managed to pick the camera up and film a few bits and bobs, along with the help of Fred who came along on the trip with us to France and a further 10 days in the UK with Blaine Mazzetti from California.
“trails epitomizes what life is about for me, good people who use their creativity,determination and willpower to make an idea/vision become a reality to then share and enjoy with others, smiles and positive vibes all round. You just don’t get the same atmosphere and appreciation at the skatepark!”
Thanks to all the locals at all the spots!” – Inch Thomson
Kink X Signature BMX – Miika Pantsar Here in the Darkness
Signature BMX dropped this new edit featuring Kink‘s connect in Finland, Miika Pantsar, getting some time in at some trails. This one has a dark feel to it thanks to the filming and editing, but it works well with the riding. Take a look!
Filmed/edited: Petri Ollila
United X 1664 – Jared Chilko 2014 Edit
United‘s connect over in Canada through 1664, Jared Chilko, coming through hot with a new edit packed with style. Tons of nose balance, big drops and more! Take a look because you won’t be disappointed!
“Our United family guy Jared Chilko from Edmonton, Alberta in Canada, teamed up with 1664 Distro and came though with the goods for this 2014 edit. Filmed over Spring and Summer this year and with the help of his friends on both sides of the lens, Jared proves that motivation from your crew can go a long way.
Filmed by: Isaac Barnes, Andrew Schubert, Mike Orita, Riley Abramyk, Colton Ponto, Chris Perrin, Darcy Watson
Edited by: Jared Chilko
Music: May Blitz – Smoking The Day Away”
Wethepeople – Jordan Waters 2014 Edit
Can’t go wrong with some fresh Jordan Waters footage! Check him out taking his smooth style to a handful of street spots (and one of the longest lines we’ve ever seen, haha) in this new Wethepeople edit! Plenty of goodness in this one, that’s for sure!
Filmed by Jambul, Lee Bingley + Sean O Connell