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ATX Women – BMX Documentary

October 14, 2017

There’s no denying that there’s a huge BMX scene in Austin, Texas. What you might not know is that in the past few years there’s been a big boost in the number of girls riding BMX, and there’s a good number of them that are calling Austin home these days. Myka Dylan put together this rad documentary about the women who ride BMX in Austin to get their perspective on riding and showcase their skills with a bunch of riding footage. This is awesome to see and we’re stoked to see how much momentum they have going these days. Take a look!

“From House Park Skatepark to the 9th street trails I give to you a short film based out of Austin, Texas. This film features local and pro riders, such as Nina Buitrago, Brittany Cambell, Alexis Mabry, Joya Cooper and Courtney Lake.

Directed & Edited | Myka Dylan
Music | No, I’m the leader“

Women’s BMX Mixtape – Vans BMX Pro Cup Malaga

May 23, 2017

Here’s a rad video Nina Buitrago put together from the Women’s Jam and some of the riding the ladies got into during the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Malaga, Spain the other weekend! There was a whole bunch of girls who made the trip over for the jam and it looks like they had a damn good time riding the park, hook spot and more. Take a peek!

“This is a rough two part edit I put together for the ladies of BMX and our time in Malaga, Spain at the Vans BMX Pro Cup May 5-7th, 2017. All footage was shot on iPhone 7 or a GoPro of some sort. The first part is highlights of each of us from both the regional qualifiers and women’s demo at the Skatepark of Malaga, and the second part is a little spot mission a group of us went on immediately after we rode in our demoi. 15 year old Hannah Roberts made history at this spot becoming the first female to do a barspin AND tailwhip on the legendary hook spot.” – Nina Buitrago

Why BMX Needs A Women’s Class at X Games

September 26, 2016

DIG caught up with Nina Buitrago and Dani Lightningbolt to get some insight on just why the X Games needs a Women’s BMX class. There’s also a bunch of real solid riding footage in this one from a ton of the girls that were out in Austin last summer for the X Games.

“Some wise words from Nina Buitrago and Dani Lightningbolt as to why they feel a women’s class at Xgames would help encourage more female riders to get involved with BMX. Being a minority within a minority sport/activity like BMX can’t be easy at times, and although at DIG we’re not the biggest fans of the generic contest environment, there are definite benefits from this type of inclusion that could come from it. It’s great to hear these opinions coming from two riders who have always been fully immersed in BMX culture too.

Filmed and edited by Kenny Horton”

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X Games 2016 – Girls Session

June 15, 2016

Although the girls didn’t get the air time like other events at the X Games, it’s not because they weren’t there throwing down. Here’s a video giving you a look at what went down in the Girls Session that went down with some of BMX’s finest ladies out on the course. Plenty of real solid riding to take in here!

“A squad of BMX ladies had a session on the X Games Park course early one morning this year. Despite almost getting rained out every morning they tried to ride, their 9am session was a fun and laid back one—and the earliest both Ryan Fudger and myself had ever been to an X Games. While I’ve known Nina Buitrago since she pretty much started riding, and I’ve had a few sessions with Dani Lightningbolt, it was cool to finally see the likes of Angie Marino, Nikita Ducarroz, Perris Benegas, Minato Oike, Ellie Chew, and Hannah Roberts all ride in person for the first time after watching them in videos. Will we be seeing a girl’s class in an actual X Games soon? Only time will tell, but from the looks of these girls on the course after less than two hours riding it, the future is foretelling…

Music: “New Machines” by Home” – Ride BMX
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Red Bull – Concrete Surfing In Colorado with the BMX Girls

March 25, 2016

Red Bull dropped this rad new BMX video from a trip to Colorado that Nina Buitrago, Dani Lightningbolt and Perris Benegas recently took to cruise the skateparks and take in the sights! This video is filled up with some great riding from the girls, along with some insight into what it’s like to ride being a girl. Hit play and check out the video, then check out some dialed photos by Rob Dolecki and some words over on the Red Bull website!

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