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GT BMX – Vantastic Voyage

The GT team loaded up for a road trip down the East Coast to Florida!

Here’s a video we’ve been looking forward to seeing! Back in February the GT Bicycles team loaded up for a road trip down the East Coast to Florida for the FloriDeah Swampest and to ride plenty of spots and skateparks in the area. Here’s a video filled with dialed clips the crew stacked throughout the trip! As always, it looks like the crew had a great time on and off their bikes! Check it!

“The GT team made their Vantastic Voyage down the east coast to Florida for warm weather, cool spots, fun parks, and Swamp Fest. It was a motley crew consisting of Brian Kachinsky, Albert Mercado, Dan Conway, Leandro Moreira, Jeff Ludwig, Kody Bricen and Jordan Grandinetti shredding all sorts of terrain and having an awesome time!” – Ride BMX

“Come along on a Vantastic Voyage with GT Bikes’ Brian Kachinsky, Albert Mercado, Dan Conway, Leandro Moreira, Jeff Ludwig, Kody Bricen and Jordan Grandinetti as they head to Florida with their final destination, Swamp Fest! Filmed and edited by Andrew Brady. For more updates from the road check out the tag #gtvantasticvoyage.” — Ben Ward, GT

GT Bicycles – Brian Kachinsky & Sullyvan Guaincetre

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Brian Kachinsky and Sullyvan Guaincetre team up for this new GT Bicycles video!

The Globetrotter himself, Brian Kachinsky, made his way to Lyon, France to spend some time riding with his GT Bicycles teammate, Sullyvan Guaincetre, to cruise the spots and stack clips. Both of these guys put their pegs to heavy use, and it looks like Brian had a crazy scare that almost destroyed his leg! This is a real good watch, so get on that play button!

“Brian Kachinsky meet up with his new French GT teammate Sullyvan Guaincêtre for a four day street mission in the city of Lyon. The spots looked amazing and Brian came through with his burly go for it style and he had some wild looking crashes—but thankfully he escaped any major injuries—and Sullyvan delivered with his super smooth tech style. Seeing their contrasting styles in the same video is pretty sick.” – Ride BMX

“When I was a child I can remember my mom often saying, “A lot can change in a few days”. This was usually when something would go wrong or if I was feeling ill or upset. Fast forward to adulthood, life has taught me that this phrase is still very applicable. I feel like in “just a few days” a trip to Lyon, France with Sully and the Frenchy’s crew turned from a fun idea to a reality. In the blink of an eye, I was headed to Lyon to hang out with one of my newest GT teammates. In “just a few days” I got introduced to Sully’s intelligence, laid back attitude, and his extremely smooth riding style. We shared a ton of laughs and passion for street exploration. I’m really excited to have Sully as a part of the GT crew and look forward to future adventures with him. In “just a few days” we experienced a lot—good and bad—but with that comes character and bonding experiences. I’m happy to say that in “just a few days” Sully grew from an acquaintance to a friend. This is yet another reason why BMX is the best. Merci beaucoup to GT, Sully, Johan, Alban and the entire Frenchy’s Distribution crew. J’ai de la chance de t’avoir comme ami.” — Brian Kachinsky

“It’s always a great pleasure to travel with new guys, especially when it is with the legendary BK & the good Sullyvan. As in every trip, there was many adventures—crashes, a broken fish-eye lens, and plenty of rain—but the good memories are the only ones that remain. Thanks to both BK and Sullyvan for giving their best and to Frenchys and GT to develop BMX the right way. Here is the story of our four days around Lyon & Saint-Etienne.” — Romaine Fel

Brian Kachinsky Video Bike Check

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Brian Kachinsky gives you a run through of his signature GT Globetrotter setup…

Curious what Brian Kachinsky is running for a setup these days? Here’s a new video Bike Check where Brian gives you a full run through of his current GT Bicycles setup that he goes to work on the street spots with.

“Brian Kachinsky gives the full rundown of what he rides, including his signature GT Globetrotter frame with a unique prototype Shred & Shed paint (similar to the GT tires), as well his signature seat and Elevated stem, Original 4-piece bars, and more…

FRAME: GT Globetrotter, 20.75”
FORK: Odyssey R32
BARS: GT Original 4pc bars, 9.125”
STEM: GT BK signature Elevated
GRIPS: GT Super Soft
BAR-ENDS: Odyssey Par Ends
HEADSET: Odyssey
SEATPOST: Animal Pivotal
SEAT: GT BK signature Transit Map Pivotal
PEDALS: GT PC Logo
CRANKS: Odyssey Thunderbolt, 170mm
SPROCKET: GT, 25-tooth
CHAIN: Shadow
FRONT TIRE: GT LP-5, 2.35”
REAR TIRE: GT LP-5, 2.35”
FRONT WHEEL: Odyssey Vandero Pro hub laced to an Odyssey Hazard lite rim
REAR WHEEL: Odyssey Clutch freecoaster laced to an Odyssey Hazard lite rim
PEGS: Primo 4.5” (Steel or plastic depending on the day)”

Brian Kachinsky – “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast

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Brian Kachinsky sits down for “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast!

Joe Doherty has been super busy pumping out these interviews for The BMX In Our Blood Podcasts. Here’s the latest where he sits down with Brian Kachinsky who gives us his full story from how he got into BMX, the reason he started the Uncovered BMX contest series with Van Homan and much, much more. Scotty Cranmer even hopped in on this one! Hit play, give it a listen! Brian is one hell of a guy on and off the bike and a perfect example of what Pro rider is! Stoked n this.

“It’s not too often you talk to a total freestyle badass that is incredibly motivated to give back to the BMX community. Brian Kachinsky is just that person. He and Van Homan have created a three stop amateur BMX freestyle series that started in Maryland, continued in Pittsburgh at The Wheel Mill (where this interview took place) and will wrap up at the Four Seasons park in Milwaukee on March 24th. Please take tips from Brian in this interview and give back to BMX in any way you can. Doesn’t mean you have to put on an event, just create an atmosphere that promotes the sport. So thank you Brian along with Van Homan for doing such great work while continuing to ride like the pros they are. You can support their efforts by going to events and following them on IG at @uncoveredbmx or on their website www.uncoveredbmx.com
Also, as mentioned in the intro, don’t forget to check out www.digbmx.com for the 1st installment of the Under Your Influence series with the Halahan boys. It is so incredibly good. I can not wait to see the next two!
Lastly, check out www.willevans.com for more information on the music playing in the background of the intro. Will is one of my favorite private label musicians, incredibly talented! You can also find him on IG at @willevansmusic
As always, thank you for listening!” – Joe Doherty

An Honest Conversation with Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky

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Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky give you the details on their Uncovered BMX contest series…

Here’s a video that Ride put together with Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky that talks about their Uncovered BMX contest series they’re doing to help give AM riders a chance to not only get in on the contests, but also get a shot at riding in this years Battle of Hastings contest over in England! Take a look!

“Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky kicked off their “Uncovered BMX” AM series last month with extreme success! Here they explain in detail how this new contest series came to be, why it’s an AM event, what their motivations are, and how this series will lead to one overall winner getting an all expenses paid trip to this year’s Battle Of Hastings!” – Ride BMX

In The Cut – 2017 Uncovered BMX Series: Stop 1

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Check out this raw cut from the first Uncovered BMX Series stop…

When Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky throw an event, you know it’s going to be a good time. Here’s a look at what went down during the first stop of the Uncovered BMX Series at the Mason Dixon Skatepark. This contest is for the AM’s and it’s safe to say most of these guys you might not have ever seen footage of, but they all threw down. It looks like this was a good time to us!

“The inaugural stop of Van Homan and Brian Kachinsky’s Uncovered contest series at Mason Dixon Skatepark kicked off in a big way. People were hitting rafters repeatedly, wallriding the top of garage doors, and getting fed pizza by judges mid-run. After nearly burning down the whole place with his non-stop fuego in the finals, Pennsylvania’s Mad Mike Guth took home a well-deserved first place.

Filmed by Rob Dolecki.” – DIG

GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” – FULL VIDEO

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

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 – Brian Kachinsky “Seriously Fun” Section

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Oh hell yeah! The Intro and Brian Kachinsky’s section from the GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” video now online!

If you for some reason haven’t seen the GT Bicycles “Seriously Fun” DVD yet, you’re blowing it. Fortunately for you, the sections from the video will be getting uploaded online for you to enjoy this week. Up first, we get the intro and a banger of a part from Brian Kachinsky that is loaded with manly street action. If you’re looking for some big and gnarly grinds, this is definitely for you. A lot of creative and technical clips in this one!

“Brian Kachinsky holds down the opener in GT’s “Seriously Fun” DVD with a high speed and action packed section which makes it abundantly clear that BK hasn’t slowed down one bit since recovering from a broken foot last year. Raw as shit setups, high risk maneuvers, and even a few NBDs to round things off. BK’s part goes HARD!!” – Ride BMX