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Getting Awesome: One Handed X-Ups with Ronnie Napolitan and Ryan Nyquist

April 2, 2013

Looking to get a classic under your belt? Check out this how to on one handed x-ups from Ronnie Napolitan and Ryan Nyquist! Both of these guys show you how to get it done right, but I think we can all agree Ryan has the win with all the years of experience. Check it out then go get it done!

“Ryan Nyquist and Ronnie Napoliton one handed x-up trick tip! Ronnie kicks things off explaining it’s smart to work from the ground up. Start with mellow dirt jumps and small boxes until you feel comfortable turning the bars and hanging on with one hand. From there you can take this trick to just about any feature or transition you can find. Don’t miss Ryan closing things out with a few one handed x-up variations of his own!” – Network A

Getting Awesome: Tall BMX Bike MegaRamp With Ryan Nyquist & Mike Escamilla

March 19, 2013

Holy… Fricken… hell… This is so gnarly. Ryan Nyquist and Mike Escamilla pull out the tall bikes and do a bunch of wild stuff at Woodward West from riding the ramps to the trails and mega ramp. Can’t believe they did half the stuff they did on these!

“Tall bikes are back! Ryan first introduced tall BMX bikes in the jousting episode of Getting Awesome and now he’s taking them to camp Woodward West with BMXer Mike Escamilla for a day of hard charging! These bikes aren’t easy to ride, but Ryan and Mike progress quickly from cruising the wood ramps and dirt jump track before unleashing on the MegaRamp! Find out how the bikes and bodies hold up on this episode of Getting Awesome and don’t forget to let Ryan know what you think of this tall tale below!” – Network A

Getting Awesome: How to Footjam Tailwhip with Nyquist and Darden

March 5, 2013

Want to learn how to footjam tailwhip? Check out this new episode of Getting Awesome where Rob Darden gives you some pointers on the trick along with Ryan Nyquist showing you how he gets it done, haha. Take a peek then go get it down!

“Pro BMX rider Ryan Nyquist links up with tech trickster Rob Darden for a trick tip episode of Getting Awesome featuring Footjam Tailwhips! Rob Darden kicks things off highlighting the key steps and mellow progression from flat ground to the quarterpipe. Success! Ryan lands a Footjam Tailwhip of his own variety!” – Network A

Getting Awesome: Baby on Board with Jameson Nyquist

February 19, 2013

Haha, leaving it up to Ryan Nyquist to come up with this one. All I’m going to say is this is what we call proper parenting…

“With no contests or travel on the schedule, pro BMXer Ryan Nyquist looks forward to a little time with just himself and his bike, but daddy duty calls! Instead of canceling plans to hit up Santa Cruz park, Ryan brings Jameson along for the ride literally! It’s “Baby On Board” with Jameson and Ryan riding the transitions together. Jameson gets his first real taste of BMX. Or does he?” – Network A

Getting Awesome – How to Toboggan with Nyquist and Darden

February 5, 2013

In this new episode of Getting Awesome, these old dogs give you some advise on toboggan’s and that elusive Ring Stinger. Check this out!

“Ryan Nyquist and Rob Darden break down how to BMX Toboggan on this week’s episode of Getting Awesome! Rob shows off some mean Toboggan’s over just about everything Roosevelt Park has to offer. Remember to grab the seat, crank those bars and watch out for the dreaded Ring Sting!” – Network A

Getting Awesome – Ryan Nyquist Big Jump Session

January 22, 2013

Haha Ryan’s show never fails to disappoint. Check him out trying to figure out how to operate a bob cat along with a bunch of guys dropping hammers on some serious jumps for this new episode of Getting Awesome!

“Pro BMXer Ryan Nyquist steps it up with a mega jump and quarterpipe build and session at NorCal’s Freedom 40 trails. Ryan gets to work building the jump himself with a Bobcat, eventually bringing in larger reinforcements. With the jump finally built, the session kicks off with Ryan leading the charge including Omar Romero, Greg Watts, Brandon Semenuk, and Joel Hulsey—bangers ensue!” – Network A

Getting Awesome – Ryan Nyquist & Seth Klinger Trick Tip: 360 No Handers

January 8, 2013

This week Ryan Nyquist and Seth Klinger give you some advice on how to let those arms fly in a 360. Tucks and suicides on deck. Take a peek!

“In this episode of Getting Awesome, Ryan Nyquist and Seth Klinger explain how to throw down 360 no handers! Seth kicks things off with the tuck 360. Next up Ryan shows off the 360 suicide no hander. The key here is to tap the front brakes just off the takeoff and trust the front bars won’t move while you throw those hands out! The session finishes off with a solid 360 session at the Freedom 40 Trails. Check back for more episodes of Getting Awesome alternating Tuesdays.” – Network A

Getting Awesome – Episode 6: NorCal BMX Concrete Tour

December 25, 2012

Ryan Nyquist and Seth Klinger got for the skatepark marathon in this new episode of Getting Awesome. Do I really need to tell you these guys brings some damn good riding to each park? Check it!

“Ryan Nyquist and Seth Klinger set out to tame three cement parks in one day throughout Northern California. The guys kick things off with a solid session in Scott’s Valley before making their way to the Jim Keeffe Skatepark in Ben Lomond, CA. Nestled up in the trees, Ryan and Seth cruise the uncrowded transitions. Finally it’s on to Menlo Park for the afternoon session. With big walls and plenty of cement, this spot is a perfect way to cap the day. Big airs, barspins, and even some doubles before dark. That’s a wrap!” – Network A