If you happened to be watching Sports Center last night on ESPN, you would have been lucky enough to check out this feature on Nigel Sylvester from Gatorade. All I can say is that Nigel is EVERYWHERE. Awesome.
Colin Mackay Bike Check
Colin Mackay has a bike check up on ESPN for you to take a look at. Classic looking setup.
Mike Tag Benefit Jam in Ft. Wayne Edit
“In April, lifetime FBM rider and street riding pioneer Mike Tag was diagnosed with Stage ll Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The BMX community quickly rallied to support Tag’s cause. Benefits were organized and money was donated to help pay for his chemotherapy.
This past weekend, Steve Crandall and the FBM crew traveled to Ft. Wayne, Ind. to host another round of benefits for Mike Tag. This time out, the 4910 Trails hosted the event, and although there were no long jump contests involving a man in a Cookie Monster costume, there was riding from the likes of Scotty Yoquelet, Jeremy Ball, Herb Hill, Chris Gerber and more. Many years ago, Crandall and Mike Tag lived in the Ft. Wayne area, and it was there that that the original idea for FBM was established, so it’s nice to see the local scene, both old and new faces, giving back to a BMX legend. Video by Stew Johnson, also originally of Ft. Wayne.
All proceeds from the event went to Mike Tag’s cancer fund, which is still accepting donations.” – ESPN
Ben Hucke Bike Check
Ben Hucke has a bike check up on ESPN for you to check out. Looks like a dialed rig to me.
Big Lou Edit
“We don’t even know Big Lou’s last name, but when Charlie Crumlish sends us a video saying that he’s psyched on it, I take his word for it. According to Charlie, “I saw some clips of “Big Lou” and it was crazy: bombing huge rails and ledges, so I asked him to come ride a few times. Three sessions gave us this video. I tried to tell a little bit of his story as well, but he’s a mysterious guy.” Big Lou hails from San Marcos, Texas, and as far as last clips go, this video delivers. Video by Charlie Crumlish.” – ESPN
Lantschner and Barrraco in Italy Photogallery
Tom Dugan House Check
Tom Dugan had Sandy Carson stop over for a tour of one of the wildest BMX houses in Austin, Texas. You can check it out over on ESPN.
Also, incase you missed Tom’s day in the life or would like to watch it again – here it is. Hilarious.
Dylan Sparkman in the Bay Area Streets
“Bored in his hometown of Hartselle, Ala., Dylan Sparkman made the move to the San Francisco Bay Area a little over a year ago. Quickly making a name for himself locally, Bama attracted my attention — and that of Solid Bikes, Auviq, and Modify Watches through his ability to put together seemingly endless video-game-like combinations and lines, with proper style and some Southern steaze. Heavily influenced by Bama’s Seth Kimbrough and Corey Martinez, as well as riders such as Chase DeHart and Alex Magallan, Sparkmnas has progressed over the past six years to become a rider that can come up with something fresh and creative to do, regardless of where he’s at.” – ESPN
