“S&M Bikes/DC Shoes/Demolition Parts pro Mike Clark might be more well known for his grip rides between dirt runs at the Dew Tour, but there’s much more to the rider now better known as “Hucker.” In the above video, Hucker describes his roots on a BMX bike and the first time he managed to catch air on a bike.” – Justin Kosman / ESPN
John Ivers Bike Check
The Kitchen Contest Video
“This past weekend, DK’s Brett Banasiewicz hosted the first-ever contest at his newly built skatepark dubbed The Kitchen, in his hometown of South Bend, Ind. Pros from around the country trudged through the Midwest snow for their chance to ride the indoor setup and compete for a chunk of the $6,000 purse courtesy of Brett’s sponsors (DK, DC Shoes, Dan’s Comp, Rockstar, Pantech, and Ethika.) The Kitchen local Glenn Salyers (who helped design and build the park) gave everyone a run for their money, but Pat Casey’s smooth and original 360 variations and overall consistency gave him an edge and landed him on top of the podium when all was said and done.
Pro Final Results:
1. Pat Casey
2. Glenn Salyers
3. Austin Coleman
4. Pat “Big Daddy” Laughlin
5. Rob Armour
Pro Best Trick: Austin Coleman — 360 Triple Downside Whip (over the box jump)
Expert Final Results:
1. Chance Garrison
2. Colton Walker
3. David Lieb
4. Spencer Scott
5. Dylan Lichkay
Amateur Best Trick: Chance Garrison — 180 Flip to Fakie (onto the box jump deck) to 540 Cab (into the landing)
Beginner Final Results:
1. Ed Rovi
2. Nathan Halahan
3. Thomas Bryant
4. Devon Fish
5. Andy Savage
Video by Fat Tony
Artist: Fly Moon Royalty
Song: Lemonade
Album: Fly Moon Royalty” – Fat Tony / ESPN
Chris Bracamonte – Lost and Found
“This is a compilation of all of the footage of Chris Bracamonte I have been sitting on. Some of it is from a project that never happened and some of it is just files that I found hiding in my external hard drive, waiting for a home. Welcome to Chris Bracamonte’s “Lost and Found.”” – Tommy Blanco / ESPN
Built To Shred Session
Photographer Tommy Blanco tagged along with Gabe Brooks, Jimmy LeVan, Kevin Porter, Pat Wang, Nick Trrant and Andrew Jackson while they were filming for an episode of Built To Shred. Check out a bunch of really good photos he shot from the day over on ESPN.
Anthony Napolitan Interview
Anthony Napolitan has an interesting interview up on ESPN where he discusses his travel plans for the winter, moving to California and most importantly, that Dream Line will be happening AGAIN in June! Sooooo psyched.
Ben Hucke Off Sputnic
Chris Bracamonte – From LA To The Bay
Chris Bracamonte hooked up with Shane McLellan to film this new edit around LA, Santa Barbara and some other Northern California spots.
