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Josh Stead Edit

May 3, 2011

Josh Stead is one of those real good riders who some how manages to float under the radar. This edit proves that the guy can shred Nastazio’s trails just as good as the pros, but doesn’t even have a single sponsor. Dylan Pfohl spent some time filming with him recently and had a few words about the dude…

“When I was in California, Josh Steads name came up quite a few times as one of the best unsponsored riders in BMX. With huge front and backflip variations and a seemingly unlimited amount of 360 tricks, both ways, all done with amazing style, I would have to agree. Josh helped take care of Cory Nastazio’s trails in Tehachapi while he was filming for “The X Life,” so we got to film there as much as we wanted, as well as a few sessions at Luke Parslow’s trails.” – Dylan Pfohl / ESPN

Jamie Bestwick Bike Check

April 30, 2011

ESPN caught up with Jamie Bestwick to take a look at his DK setup. Take a look right here.

Dave Mahoney – Vans Park Session

April 27, 2011

“Orlando, Fla. local and esteemed member of the Dude Bird crew Dave Mahoney spends the majority of his riding time at home inside the Vans Skatepark of Orlando, Fla. In the above video, Dave describes what makes the park so rider-friendly along with recent changes to the setups, and gets some pretty tech riding done. Video by Brett Rohfling.” – ESPN

ESPN – 4Seasons Skatepark Winter

April 25, 2011

Grant Castelluzzo spent the winter riding indoors at 4Seasons with an endless supply of riders. During that time he pulled the camera out on multiple occasions to film the likes of Dan Kruk, Marc Vigna, Mike Hinkens, Jeff K, himself and others for this compilation for ESPN. Hit that link for a few words from Grant about the video as well.

Daniel “Lil’ D” Martinez Bike Check

April 24, 2011

“Volume / Demolition pro team member Daniel “Lil D” Martinez’s latest setup is street-ready, brakeless and judging from the way Daniel rides, very smooth. Recently, ESPN contributing photographer Tommy Blanco met up with Daniel to film some riding, and in between getting clips, Daniel ran through the finer points of his bike. And by the way, how many people in BMX can have the nickname “Lil” before we start confusing everyone? I think there are two “Lil” riders on the Volume team alone.” – ESPN

Darryl Tocco Bike Check

April 23, 2011

Cody York over at ESPN caught up with Darryl Tocco to talk about his bike decked out with Kink and Eclat parts.

Mike Tag Benefit

April 21, 2011

BMX legend, Mike Tag, was recently diagnosed with Stage ll Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Due to this, he will be going under intense chemotherapy, and due to having no health insurance and the inability to work, FBM have setup a place for you to make donations to help him out. Anyone who knows somebody who has had cancer, or even had cancer themselves knows how scary and shitty of a situation this can be. Any kind of support can help tremendously. You’re in my thoughts, Mike!

To find out more about the situation, ESPN have put together a post about Mike and his condition. Below you can find his old Props interview.

Ramp Rats Spring Contest

April 21, 2011

“After moving from Petaluma to Santa Rosa, Calif. in the latter half of 2010, Ramp Rats held the first BMX contest in their new spot in mid April. With local legends Cameron Birdwell and Chad Bautista going down for the count during practice, the number of riders competing in the pro class was considerably smaller than the norm, but that didn’t stop a range of skilled riders, including up-and-comers Jason Lopez and Ty Callais, park owner Mike Krnaich, and working-class hero Nick Noble, from taking to the course and giving it their all.” – ESPN