Jamie Bestwick Archives

Etnies – “Why Didn’t We Do This Before?” – Full Video (2006)

May 30, 2023

The full “Why Didn’t We Do This Before?” video from Etnies is now online!

Here’s a throwback that Snakebite BMX uploaded that I’m especially stoked to see again. This is the full “Why Didn’t We Do This Before?” video Etnies released back in 2006 from a trip the team (arguably one of the most legendary teams of all time) took from Austin, Texas on up to Wisconsin hitting up parks and spots along the way. This video is honestly part of the reason this website probably exists today since 16 year old me met these guys for the very first time at Jellystone in Wisconsin and it was one of those experiences that really stuck with me. If I remember right I met Ruben when I had just about all of his signature parts and shoes at the time. It was also when I was really getting into making videos, and seeing pros of this level ride in person definitely made an impact. Either way, this video is an awesome watch with a ton of great riding and that classic mid school riding that we just don’t get to see a lot of these days. Check it out!

“Featuring Taj Mihelich, Ruben Alcantara, Sergio Layos, Jamie Bestwick, Dave Freimuth, Garrett Byrnes, Sandy Carson, Joe Rich, Brian Kachinsky, Brian Vowell & More!

Filmed by Stew Johnson & Mike Manzoori
Edited by Mike Manzoori” – Snakebite BMX
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Woodward BMX – Season 1: Episode 7 “And The Winner Is”

March 22, 2023

The final episode of Season 1 of the Woodward BMX show has arrived…

Over the past few weeks, Woodward Camp has been releasing episodes from their Woodward BMX series with Jamie Bestwick, Ryan Nyquist and the campers. Here’s the final episode from season one where we find out who came out on top with the most points, along with some insights from the teams, and a bunch of riding footage. Check it out!

“After a long week of challenges and both teams battling head-to-head, it all comes down to this. Can #TeamNyquist complete the ultimate comeback and take home the crown, or will #TeamBestwick find a way to solidify their victory?

About Season 1:
Six up-and-coming BMX riders head to Woodward, PA, for a week unlike any other. Jamie Bestwick and Ryan Nyquist, two legends of the sport, lead teams of three through an extensive book of challenges. Riders battle to gain points for their respective teams, pushing one another above and beyond what they previously considered possible.” – Woodward Camp

Woodward BMX – Season 1 Ep: 6 “All In”

March 15, 2023

Check out this week’s episode of Woodward BMX!

The 6th episode of the Woodward BMX show has arrived. This time around Jamie Bestwick and Ryan Nyquist‘s teams take on a challenge from Van Homan. After that, they bounce around the parks to knock off more challenge and stack the final points for the overall win. Check out what went down!

“It’s the final day of challenges, and both teams are all in; Van Homan introduces the Street Challenge at Town Centre; #TeamBestwick delivers some random acts of kindness around camp, while #TeamNyquist makes a final push for the lead; New learn, who this? Keir, Mia, and Tyler answer the call to bring in some new tricks and points for the squad.” – Woodward Camp

Woodward BMX Season 1 Ep. 5 – Where’s My Bike?

March 8, 2023

Check out this week’s episode of the Woodward BMX series!

The latest episode of the Woodward BMX series has arrived, and this week Team Jamie Bestwick and Ryan Nyquist spend some time on the vert ramp, do some tree decorating, play some dodgeball and knock out a few more challenges. Hit play to check out what the young guns threw down!

“We’re approaching the home stretch, and #TeamNyquist is trending upward and battling back for the lead; Keir & Nyquist get revenge on KRob for his actions during foot-down; Jamie Bestwick takes the kids to new heights with his vert challenge at Cloud 9; Tyler goes over and around the rainbow at B3 in search of the gold for #TeamNyquist” – Woodward

Woodward BMX – Season 1 EP. 4 “Bending The Rules”

March 2, 2023

Check out this week’s episode of Woodward BMX!

It’s that time of the week for a new episode of the Woodward BMX Show from Woodward East! This week Team Nyquist and Team Jamie Bestwick take it to the race and pump tracks, along with a bunch of challenges on different parks all around camp. Check out what the young guns threw down!

“It’s the middle of the week, and #TeamBestwick is in the lead by 100 points; Mia demonstrates why she’s ranked Top 5 in the country for BMX Racing; Keir rides the wave in Angie Marino’s “Surfer Challenge”; Bestwick and Nyquist put it all on the line in The Playground for the Fufanu challenge.
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About Season 1:

Six up-and-coming BMX riders head to Woodward, PA, for a week unlike any other. Jamie Bestwick and Ryan Nyquist, two legends of the sport, lead teams of three through an extensive book of challenges. Riders battle to gain points for their respective teams, pushing one another above and beyond what they previously considered possible.” – Woodward East

Woodward BMX – Season 1 Ep. 3 – The Open Loop

February 22, 2023

The 3rd episode of the Woodward BMX series has dropped!

The Woodward BMX series continues! This weeks episode takes Ryan Nyquist and ‘s teams to an open loop with Morgan Wade! This one looks pretty wild, but the young guns took this on like a bunch of champs. Check out what went down, along with some foot down and other challenges around camp!

“The challenge book is back open for Day 2, and the cast meets up with the “Texas Madman” Morgan Wade for the Open Loop challenge; Kevin Robinson Jr. takes one for the team during foot-down at Lot 8 and makes a decision that could cost him later on.
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Woodward BMX Season 1 – Episode 2: That’s My Teammate

February 15, 2023

Episode two of the Woodward BMX series has arrived!

The first season of Woodward BMX continues to roll. In episode two we get a look at Ryan Nyquist and Jamie Bestwick‘s teams going head to head on the dirt jumps, followed up by some fishing, ramps and more! Check out what the riders threw down and who ended up taking the win this week!

“Both teams meet at Small Dirt and Big Dirt for the team challenges of the day, From catching fish, and drinking smoothies, to learning 1080s. The book is officially open, and all bets are off!
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Woodward BMX Season 1 – Episode 1: A Storm Is Coming

February 9, 2023

Woodward have released the first episode of their BMX series!

This is rad. Woodward have released the first episode of their Woodward BMX series featuring Ryan Nyquist and Jamie Bestwick as coaches for two teams of young guns that are coming up! Here’s a look at the first episode introducing the riders, along with a look at some of the first challenges! Get on that play button and check this out!

“Woodward BMX Season 1 – EP1 – A Storm is Coming

In the first episode of the series, we meet two teams of rising stars in the sport of BMX led by Program Advisors Ryan Nyquist and Jamie Bestwick as they compete in head-to-head challenges.

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About Season 1:

Six up-and-coming BMX riders head to Woodward, PA, for a week unlike any other. Jamie Bestwick and Ryan Nyquist, two legends of the sport, lead teams of three through an extensive book of challenges. Riders battle to gain points for their respective teams, pushing one another above and beyond what they previously considered possible.

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