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“Go Fast Pull Up” The Jimmy Levan Story – Trailer + Pre-Order

Here’s one we’ve been seriously waiting for, for a few years now! Chris Rye has been putting in some heavy work to get the ““Go Fast Pull Up” The Jimmy Levan Story done, and it’s finally about ready to be released. Above is the final trailer to get you hyped, and they’ve opened up Pre-Orders on the Props Website with the DVD and some extra merch that will be shipping out starting April 8th! This is bound to be AMAZING, so get your credit card out and get your Pre-Order in now!

“GO FAST PULL UP ‘The Jimmy Levan Story’ – A Feature length BMX documentary.
FULL MOVIE AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER
(SHIPPING APRIL 8)

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Props and DIG, with support from Vans, bring an epic BMX story to life. After 3-1/2 years in production, “Go Fast Pull Up: the Jimmy LeVan Story” has arrived.

Directed & edited by Chris Rye. | Produced by Chris Rye and Will Smyth

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As BMX evolved from the 1980’s into the 1990’s, a whole new generation of companies and riders rose to the forefront of the industry, forever changing its future.

Caught up in the fold was a young BMX racer from Louisville, Kentucky named James Menard LeVan. Along with his sister Susie, the pair traversed the ranks of the Midwest US racing scene, supported my their Mom’s ragtag track-side business.

After getting bored with pedaling fast around a track, Jimmy transitioned into dirt jumping and street riding, and soon found himself caught up in the mix as outside corporate companies entered BMX in the mid-90’s.

Using skills learned from years on the racetrack, Jimmy soon found himself at the helm of his own brand of street riding – jumping large gaps – which would ultimately elevate him to legend status within the expanding BMX scene, via Props Video Magazine and the pages of DIG BMX Magazine. ’Levangelism’ was born

With the “Midschool” era in full effect at the turn of the century, the BMX world was soon transformed as new rider-owned companies emerged, including Jimmy’s own brand Metal Bikes.

As the years went on, a string of bad injuries would plague Jimmy as his riding career began to slow down, until a fateful skateboard accident would forever change his world.

“Go Fast Pull Up” takes a look at Jimmy’s amazing story while stepping through important moments in BMX’s colorful history along the way.

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Running time: 105 minutes.

Featuring interviews with: Steve Crandall, Garrett Reynolds, Mat Hoffman, Chase Hawk, Susia & Karen LeVan, Sean Burns, Robbie Morales, Chris Moeller, Joe Rich, Brain Castillo, Taj Mihelich & lots more…

Please choose from Bluray or DVD format.

Packaging
“Go Fast Pull Up” comes with a square 8″x8″ 76-page high quality printed book. The cover features matte lamination with a spot gloss pass. The inside back cover has a specially designed pocket which holds the disc. Includes a sticker pack from Props, DIG and Vans.

Bonus Sections
– Lost UGP Spaceship ad
– Rescuing the eMac
– Chase Hawk fake ID
– Todd Lyons outtakes
– Britt Walford crutches story
– Seth advertisements
– Susie speed racer
– Teaser trailer
– Full length trailer
– Metal “Faded Glory” full video *Bluray only
– Metal “Dead Bang” full video *Bluray only
– Road Fools 1 full video (digitally re-mastered) *Bluray only
– Road Fools 2 full video *Bluray only
– Transit issue 3 Jimmy interview *Bluray only
– Props Issue 42 Metal Bikes road trip section *Bluray only
– Props Issue 70 Metal Bikes road trip section *Bluray only

Bluray Features
– 1080p interactive motion menu featuring high res photo loop w/music
– Full HD feature and bonus sections
– SD bonus videos sourced from 1st gen digital masters
– Chapter pop-up menus for main feature and full-length bonus videos
– Hidden easter egg full-length video
– Over 7 hours of high quality slow 2-pass H.264-encoded content (DVD 2 hours of SD MPEG2)

NOTE: The Xbox One may not play the Bluray disc due to an anti-piracy “feature” Microsoft has chosen to install on the device. Sony PS3, PS4 and most other stand alone Bluray players are supported.”

Focalpoint BMX – Banks Jam 2019

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The annual Banks Jam is always a good turn out and there’s no shortage of dialed riding and good times. Here’s a new video Focalpoint‘s Cooper Brownlee put together giving us a look at the highlights from this years jam, which was filled with sunshine and good times! Hit play!

“The words “Flem Banks Jam” have always held a level of hype when heard that not many events in Australian BMX could match besides for maybe ACT Jam.

I always remember seeing photos of the jam going down before I had ever attended and hearing all the stories of how people were just killing it and sending it on a whole new level that I was not accustom to as a teenager simply riding his local skate park in Eltham. The water gap, the large red poles in all the photos and the crazy riding were all trademarks of the Jam so with a 5 year gap since the last jam in 2014 and with a new and less iconic location – could the jam still work like it used too?

Without a shred of doubt, the answer is yes.

The new location opened up new tricks, new gaps and the mother of all rail hops. Throw in A LOT of DIY work from the crew, a few flat rails and it was on!

Melbourne offered a balmy 38 degrees this particular day but thankfully this did not stop a whole new wave of riders coming through to give it their best all in the name of BMX and good times.

Filmed and edited by Cooper Brownlee” – DIG

In The Cut: Lewis Mills Source BMX “Lock In”

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The other day we got a look at the Lewis Mills Source BMX “Lock In” video that had plenty of heat in it. Now we get a raw behind the scenes look at what went down while Lewis was working on his part from his morning breakfast to the riding and finding out he’ll be a captain at the 2019 Battle of Hastings contest. There’s even a little guest appearance from Dan Lacey! Hit play and take it all in!

“We’ve got another episode of In The Cut for you today from the latest Source Lock In video, this time with tech prodigy from a land down under – Lewis Mills. Watch Lewis gourge on vegemite in bed, strike poses in the bowels of the Source park dungeon, look really cold, and way more.

Filmed and edited by Tom Creasy” – Source BMX

Konka 2019 Video

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It’s always rad to check out a video from a rider we’re not too familiar with. Hit play to check out just under 3 minutes of footage featuring Konka going to work on street spots and parks down in Sydney, Australia. Konka brings a faster style with some serious spinning power, and a mix of grinds and a few less common tricks like handplants. Take a look!

“Our latest DIG Locals video is an absolute treat. Konka’s stomping ground is Sydney, Australia. He enjoys PS4, drawing, painting and beers. He also likes to play chicken with oncoming traffic. Get acquainted. Shouts to Murli Dhir for the camera work.“

Division Brand – Rex Cubic 2019 Video

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It’s always a good day for some new Rex Cubic footage. Here’s a fresh batch from the street missions he has been getting in around Perth for Division Brand! Rex throws down grinds, big wallrides, slings the bars and much, much more, making for a real good watch! Take a look!

“The footage collected was basically from, countless sessions in and around Perth (Australia) city centre, or whatever suburb I was living at the time, we were always searching for obscure setups to ride and secluded places to relax without getting hassled.
If someone is down to hold my camera and the spot is chill, I’ll roll up” – REX CUBIC

Filmed by Eric Ross, Andreas Taru and Willo Moores.

NIGHT SHIFT – Emerson Morgan X Harry Mills-Wakley

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Emerson Morgan and Harry Mills Wakley teamed up for some winter night sessions! Here’s a look at what they’ve been getting into while out cruising spots in this new video for United. Take a look!

“You’re in the middle of winter, it’s dark before going to work, it’s dark when you finish. The weather is consistently shit, your fingers are close to falling off due to the cold and the motivation to even leave the house is a struggle at best. Emerson Morgan and Harry Mills-Wakley on the other hand have different plans for the winter. They took on the “Night Shift” and kept things alive during the bleakest time of the year. It’s quite a task to film enough during the summer let alone the winter. Donned with the night light there was no stopping these two! Filmed on the streets of Bristol, England between November and January we give you the Night Shift.” – DIG

BSD – LUC LEGRAND “RECOVERED”

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It’s pretty wild to think about all the footage that has probably been stolen over the years by thieves taking camera gear. Luc Legrand was one of those unlucky people recently, but he fortunately was able to recover most of the clips since he just so happened to upload and transfer a bunch of it before that unfortunate situation. Here’s a bunch of Luc Legrand clips, along with some bonus Reed Stark gold for BSD. AS always, Luc has an eye for amazing spots and knows all about style and speed! Take a look!

“Footage of BSD’s Luc Legrand is always something to take notice of, especially as is doesn’t come around too often. And when you bring dealing with stolen clips into the equation, this video is grade-A Luc Legrand gold dust.

“This video should never have existed because almost all the originals clips disappeared in my burglary. By chance, i send a selection of raw clips to Will Stroud and BSD before that, so they were able to send me back. I love the intro, cause this shows that it’s not only about tricks but searching a unique spot too. And i think that unique it’s a good word for describe the personnality and the riding of Luc. We travel all around France for filming this piece and a little a bit in Spain…Dunkerque, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Santander, Nantes, Brest and more…Luc just had a son and is back after his knee surgery, ready for new adventure.” – Antoine Sabourin

A DIG X BSD Video by Antoine Sabourin”

Sixty Seconds of Sergio Layos

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It’s always a good time to check out some fresh Sergio Layos clips! Here’s 60 seconds of raw footage of Sergio slaying a bowl in London during the Vans tour to promote the new Kevin Peraza Signature Old Skool Pro Colorway. Needless to say, Sergio brings a ton of speed and style, and manages to find a bunch of really good lines in this! Take a look!

“In between stops of the Vans EU/UK Tour to celebrate the launch of Kevin Peraza’s new BMX specific shoe, we split down to Clissold Bowl in London and watched Sergio Layos do what he does best. Enjoy 60 seconds of raw Sergio.

Filmed by Antoine Sabourin” – DIG