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Derek Nelson Instagram Compilation + GoFundMe

October 2, 2016

Here’s a video we spotted on the Grindworks Facebook page that we were really stoked on! We haven’t seen a ton of Derek Nelson footage as of late, but he’s still been on it. They were sitting on a bunch of Derek’s clips from the past few years and decided to put them together for a quick video filled with crazy grinds, wild setups and just typical Derek monster trucking over anything in his path. The downside to this news is that Derek needs to get knee surgery, so there has been a GoFundMe page set up to help him raise $5,000. They’re almost at the goal set, so make sure you help him out if you can spare a few bucks! The sooner that he gets that knee fixed, the sooner he will be back to riding like this again!

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Grindworks – Binghamton Jam 2016

April 17, 2016

Here’s a BMX video we had sent through from the jam that the Grindworks BMX crew threw up in Binghamton, New York the other weekend. Although it looks like the weather wasn’t playing in their favor, the crew ended up making the best of it and had real good day. This video is pretty long, but it covers everything from the first session in the morning that was wet, cold and snowy at the first skatepark, then they cruised a little street, finishing up at Derek Nelson‘s HCS Skatepark.

Filmed and edited by Andrew Vargason

“GrindWorks BMX Jam in Binghamton, NY happened on April 9, 2016. This video captures the majority of the day and the good times that were had, even though the weather was less than optimal. Thanks to everyone that made it out and helped make it successful. Also, thanks to all the sponsors that donated to help out.”

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Inside the Mind and DIY Skatepark of Derek Nelson

May 5, 2015

We don’t remember exactly, where this video first appeared a few years, but we want to say ESPN. Either way, Charlie Crumlish decided to upload it to Youtube for a little re-up for those of you who missed it! Take a tour of Derek Nelson’s crazy park along with a bunch of amazing riding and a look at a few of his creations he has made for bikes! This is so good.

“Derek lives in central new york and has always done his own thing. I hit him up a few years ago (by calling his house phone number i found on the internet) and Brad Hill and I ventured out to see what he had going on out there.

A huge skatepark made out of mostly re-purposed scrap metal that is constantly shape shifting is just the tip of the iceberg, Derek’s riding is 10x crazier than his skatepark. He is a genius.

If you’re in the area and want to hit this place up:

http://www.hcsskatepark.com/

MY BAD for the shitty audio this is the first HD vid I ever did on the t3i” – Charlie Crumlish

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Nobody Wants A Boat Like This

December 16, 2013

This video might just very well have one of the goofiest sound tracks ever for it, but I can’t help but laugh about it. I guess I should have expected it to get weird with the title… Either way! Check out Derek Nelson along with a bunch of skateboarders getting down at the HCS Skatepark in this video that Johnny Hero pieced together.

“Filmed over the course of a few days. Edited by Johnny Hero
HCS is a skatepark near Binghamton, NY. We build all the stuff there ourselves, and we try to only build things that we haven’t seen/skated before. Lately, Derek has been really into making ramps that are sort of skate-able art. Death Machine skateboards are made and sold here, along with a hundred other DIY projects. It’s only $6 to ride all day, stop down.
More here: facebook.com/Hcsskatepark
and here: hcsskatepark.com/“

The FBM BMX Post Apocolymics

September 5, 2013

When FBM puts on a contest, you know it’s going to be something a little different, and probably a lot more interesting than normal. That certainly was the case at Derek Nelson’s DIY park HCS, the site of the The FBM BMX Post Apocolymics. It’s worth watching just the see the crazy set ups that Derek has constructed!

Video Recap: 7/8 – 7-14

July 15, 2013

Holy crap did this past week fly by… I don’t know if it’s just because we’re in the middle of the summer and everyone is out filming or what, but we’ve had an insane number of videos popping up in the Daily Section lately. This week was a lot like the last few weeks where we ended up with too many videos to choose from. I’ve narrowed it down to 26 (Yes, twenty six) videos that you might have missed or want to see again that were all videos you definitely want to check out! We’ve got videos featuring the likes of Steven Hamilton, Brett Banasiewicz, Marnold, Christian Rigal, Will Herrmann, Will Gunn, Stevie Churchill, Justin Burns, Mike Saavedra, Dillon Lloyd, Dylan Sparkman, Derek Nelson, Kris Fox, Mark Mulville, Demarcus Paul, Neil Hise, Zack Gerber, Glenn Salyers, Simone Barraco, Leigh Ramsdell, Todd Meyn, Jeff Dowhen, Matt Leviege, JC Pieri and many, many more to check out so let’s get into it!

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Tree Bicycle Co. – Derek Nelson Video

July 10, 2013

There’s a lot of things I’ve picked up on over the years doing this website… One of those things is that any time a new Derek Nelson edit pops up, it’s a MUST SEE! This new one for Tree Bicycle Co. is exactly that! Hit the play button now for maximum creativity on a BMX bike. Plus, the tank wheels are back again, haha! Insane.

“We received a mysterious package with spray painted quotes and stencils of dead horses all over it from Derek today, and honestly we were a little scared to see it’s contents. Thank god we opened it. Along with Stacks of stickers from his projects “HCS” and “Death Machine” was a flash drive with this little Gem on it.
Derek’s style of riding is virtually unrivaled by anybody else out there. His part from “Chapter 96: The Try-Works” left our jaws on the floor. Some insane riding you have to see to believe.” – Tree Bicycle Co.

Photogallery: FBM Post Apocolympics

September 4, 2012

This past weekend, FBM invaded Derek Nelson’s compound to throw a jam in true FBM fashion with a lot of beer, pizza, BMX, good people and good times. There was no doubt in anyones mind that this was going to be anything but a good time. We were lucky enough to have our friend, Nick Jones, there to take it all in with his camera. We’ve got 29 photos from the day for you to check out to either remember what the hell actually happened after you blacked out or if you weren’t lucky enough to be there to see some of what went down. First, here’s a couple words from Nick….

“The first FBM Post Apocolympics went down Saturday in Vestal, NY and it was one of the best weekends I’ve had all summer. Watching Jack Hartje jump over the entire satellite and then try to 360 it was defiantly a highlight as well as the bunny hop contest on Derek Nelson’s five thousand pound bike from Road Fools 13. I also saw Crandall get naked for a big boobs contest later that night at tent city. Good times and good people sums it all up. Shout out to Derek Nelson, Steve Crandall, and everyone else that made this jam possible.” – Nick Jones

CHECK OUT THE PHOTOGALLERY RIGHT HERE