Mike Potoczny Archives

Lip Lords Hitching Post Session At The Wheel Mill

We can’t remember the last time we saw a BMX video filled with this many clips from a hitching post setup, but we’ll take it. Brant Moore hit us with a link to his latest video from a very productive session he caught with Mike Potoczny riding the hitching post setup at The Wheel Mill. As expected, both of these guys came through with a ton of creative and crazy clips in just a short amount of time. If you want something a little different that will spark your creativity, this should do the trick!

“Hitching post riding seems to be a lost art in BMX.
Mike Potoczny built this hitching post in less than 15 minutes at The Wheel Mill and then we shredded it for a couple hours to make this video!
Also featuring a guest clip from young shredder Noah Forker!” – Brant Moore

Mark & Mike Potoczny “The BMX In Our Blood” Podcast

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The BMX In Our Blood podcast caught up with Mark and Mike Potoczny!

Here’s one we’ve been waiting for! The BMX In Our Blood Podcast finally caught up with Mark Potoczny and Mike Potoczny! These two brothers have done so much for BMX from throwing massive jams at their trails (The Welcome Jam) to Mike’s heavy involvement with the The Wheel Mill, traveling a ton, hitting up events all over the place and much, much more. These two guys are what BMX is all about. Hit play to listen to these guys talk about growing up and living together, traveling, what they’re up to these days and much, much more. This is a real good listen, so take it all in!

“The Potoczny brothers, Mike and Mark…or is it Mark and Mike? Plenty of joking around about two of the legends of the Pittsburgh scene that continue to make their mark on the East Coast. Both have traveled extensively internationally but love Pittsburgh and will always call it home. Stories from the early days of racing South Park to creating one of the best indoor wood jump lines in the Country at The Wheel Mill in Pittsburgh where Mike works while Mark works as an accountant gathering financial information from all of their friends. Seriously, these two were a pleasure to talk to and it makes my day to have met siblings that are so tight. Enjoy and thank you for listening!
Find the brothers at www.thewheelmill.com or the same on IG
Support the podcast through the www.thebmxinourblood.com website or by sending me a message through @gromdad2000 on IG
We now have The BMX In Our Blood stickers when you donate or buy merchandise. Lastly, don’t forget the mark your calendars for the 4th annual fundraising jam on July 28/29 at the Powder Ridge Bike Park in Connecticut, this time benefitting the family of Kevin Robinson. Always looking for sponsors so let me know if you are interested!” – Joe Doherty

Jauntana Road Trip

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The Jaunt Crew loaded up for a trip to Montana…

It’s always a good day when Mike Potoczny drops a new video in the inbox! Here’s one from the Jaunt trip out to Montana where they spent their time exploring skateparks, ditches and more, as well as some sight seeing, paddleboards and more. Based off this video, it’s safe to say these guys had a damn good time. Take a peek!

“We headed out to Montana with Corey Zell, Tyler Valentik, Mark Potoczny and Mike Potoczny for some good times, hikes and riding.

Music:

Violent Femmes
“I Held Her In My Arms”

Broncho
“Try Me Out Sometime”” – Jaunt

Welcome Jam 2016 Highlights

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The annual “Welcome Jam” at the Potoczny trails out in Pennsylvania has always been an event worth making the trip for. Over the years it grew to be pretty big and it even got pretty rowdy. After a year hiatus, it looks like they decided to do a smaller, more controlled event that brought a bunch of riders together for a full weekend of riding and good times. Hit play to check out this rad video we spotted over on Can You Dig It giving you a look at what went down!

“Huge thanks to the Potoczny family and everyone who dug to get Pam’s Front Yard ready for this year’s Welcome Jam. Here’s an edit I put together. I haven’t filmed and edited BMX much since high school so it was awesome to have the opportunity. Especially with so many shredders in one place. Huge thanks to Fern Street for providing the sound track.” – Justin Kendle

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Throwback Thursday with Mark and Mike Potoczny

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We’re always beyond pumped when a new Mark Potoczny and Mike Potoczny BMX video drops online. The Wheel Mill just released this “Throwback Thursday” video where Mike and Mark both go old school and put their pegs, brakes and pedals to super good use on a hitching post setup! If you have been riding for more than 5 years, you’re bound to be so stoked on this one.

“Mark and Mike Potoczny dusted off the pegs and had a session on a hitching post in our Park Room. If you’re from the mid school, sit back and enjoy.

Filmed and Edited: Geo Jenkins.
Music: “Be Kind Rewind” by Plaid Noise.”

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The Wheel Mill – Game of B-I-K-E

The Wheel Mill recently threw a big game of B-I-K-E pairing up a few pro riders with some of the locals! Above is a video they put together giving us a look at some of the action that went down! Looks like they had a good time with this one!

“We hosted a Game of B.I.K.E. Tournament with a twist. Our expert finalists were matched up with a pro rider and had to battle it out against other teams. On top of that, riders got to choose any room they liked for their set. Van Homan, Ryan Wert, Zak Early, Jeremy Ball and Mike Potoczny were our guest pros. Cam Girvin and Van Homan took the game.

Video: Deek Design”

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Jaunt – Down South

Now THIS is what we’re talking about! The the Jaunt crew loaded up and headed down south for some trails and cement parks! This video has a great vibe with a bunch of trains through lines and cement parks and plenty of great riding. This is one BMX video you can’t pass up! Hit play and enjoy all of this goodness!

“When spring came, we headed down to North Carolina for a long weekend to meet up with some of the crew and friends. Some good adventure, riding and partying ensued. Thanks to Darren Boulden and everyone who made it a good time!
Music: “Big God” by Diamond Rugs”

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