Mike Rooftop Escamilla Archives

Ryan Nyquist – Unclicked Podcast

February 7, 2023

Ryan Nyquist is back for another round of the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around Ryan Nyquist is back for another round to cover A WHOLE lotta ground with a 3 HOUR long conversation between him, Rooftop and Ryan Fudger. This is a real good listen, so get on that play button and take it all in!

“Ryan Nyquist taking his second run on The Unclicked Podcast! The living legend himself talks about his early contest days, MTV Cribs, Building the Unit, anger NBDs and much much more. Co-Hosted by the one and only Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, Enjoy 3 hours of Ryan Nyquist 2.0!

0:00 – Ryan introduces Ryan…Nyquist and Mike Escamilla
2:00 – Los Gatos, CA / The early days / Haro / School
20:45 – Staying with Haro bikes all these years
24:00 – Rooftop Vs Nyquist
31:30 – Becoming a well rounded rider / Contests
47:00 – Anger NBD / Confidence
54:30 – Getting amazing opportunities / Riding MTB
1:19:00 – Fun and The Olympics / Olympic alternate?
1:25:30 – Losing / Being a hard worker
1:48:30 – BMX in the Olympics / Working
1:54:00 – Continuing to ride at a high level / Video parts
2:03:00 – Rivalries / San Jose Ramp Club
2:13:00 -The Unit…to be continued
2:32:00 – keeping mementos
2:37:30 – Favorite era of BMX? / MTV Cribs
2:47:25 – Fart Fridays
2:53:00 – Nyquist…THE GOAT” – Our BMX

“Livin’ In Exile” – Full Video (2005)

January 12, 2022

Over the past few weeks Snakebite have been uploading sections from the “Livin’ In Exile” video that was originally released back in 2005. This video that was produced by Ride BMX was (and still is) an absolutely stacked BMX video with riding from Mike Escamilla, Brian Kachinsky, Corey Martinez, Will Love, Seth Kimbrough, Stephen Lilly, Nigel Sylvester, Blackman, Danny Hickerson, Kurtis Elwell, Sergio Layos, Bruce Crisman and more! Hit play and take all 40 minutes of this video in!

Corey Martinez & Mike Escamilla “Livin’ In Exile” Sections (2005)

December 26, 2021

Snakebite are wasting no time uploading sections from the “Livin’ In Exile” video that originally came out back in 2005! Up top we have Corey Martinez‘s dialed section filmed over the course of a single week in California. Below we have Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla‘s section filled with street, park and Mega Ramp goodness. Hit play and take both parts in!

King of the 4 Block Highlights

March 18, 2021

Over the weekend the King of the 4 Block Live Stream went down giving us a look at what went down! The live stream was over an hour long, so they whipped up this highlight video with the riding so you can see the bangers that went down in 6 minutes. Hit play and take it all in!

“Nathan Williams, Poor Homie Rich, Demarcus Paul and Brett Silva shut down the 4block for cash. Dennis Enarson and Mike Escamilla host and hand out $1,000 plus some of their own bonus cash.” – Brakeless TV

Wild Desert Park With Mike Escamilla & Gary Young

February 5, 2021

There’s so many crazy hidden DIY spots, it seems like there’s always a new one we haven’t seen that pops up! Our BMX dropped this raw cut from the Desert Skate Ranch where Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, Gary Young and Jessy Twin got to session the pool and crazy transitions all throughout. This looks like it was a ton of fun to ride. Hit play and take it all in!

“When Rooftop texts you about going to ride a park in the middle of the desert, you jump in yer car and you make that three hour drive. I must confess that I was really hurt during filming this, so the video could have been a lot better…but it is what it is. I was struggling. Shout out to Desert Skate Ranch for letting us come out. Really want to come back out now that I’m healthy.” – Our BMX

United – Curfew In California

January 25, 2021

United coming through with 4 minutes of footage featuring Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, Andrew Lazaruk and Seamus McKeon going to work on pools and street spots out in California! You already know these guys delivered with the goods, so hit play and enjoy!

“Curfew In California; the chance to get tires on some unfamiliar terrain in the Californian sunshine. Kick back and enjoy 4 minutes of United’s Seamus Mckeon, Andrew Lazaruk and Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla as they get to action in some Cali pools.

Filmed by Logan Derry” – DIG

Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla – Unclicked Podcast

December 28, 2020

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived, and this time around Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla sits down for an interview, with Corey Martinez in the guest spot! This is 2 hours of crazy stories and more with Mike, Corey, Dennis Enarson and Ryan Fudger! Hit play and take it all in!

“Our first podcast with another person who has a (more successful) podcast. That person just so happens to be the legendary Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla. He’s done more in his life than pretty much everyone and he continues to push, explore, uncover, and talk more shit than most. Mike sits down for two solid hours to discuss riding, life, and laughs…

0:00 – Intro / Florideah Swampfest Grind Loop
9:49 – “Stunt footage in Forward ruined me in BMX”
16:00 – Muting Pro’s instagram
30:30 – Letting go his ego and finding his new identity
41:00 – Rooftop’s current riding level
49:00 – Everybody compliments Dennis again
53:38 – How much money he made off of Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX
58:30 – Driving 6000 miles for one clip
1:00:40 – Paul Blart Mall Cop
1:06:30 – Strangers in Danger
1:19:10 – Quitting base diving
1:29:00 – Pools and far off spots
1:43:30 – The Demarcus rail backflip
1:49:20 – 2021 plans & second round of Dennis compliments
1:58:00 – Corey Martinez snubbed Rooftop
2:00:10 – Where he got the nickname Rooftop” – Our BMX

Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla – Caveman 2020

December 23, 2020

Here’s one we’re really stoked on! Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla coming in hot with a brand new video filled with dialed riding from pools, parks, ditches, street spots and more, along with guest clips from a bunch of friends (and legends!) to celebrate the release of the latest version of his signature Caveman frame from United. You already know this one delivers with a good mix of tricks and plenty of front and back brake magic! Take a look!

“It’s not everyday that you get a Rooftop edit. The prolific video part rider rides spots of all shapes, sizes, and depths, in what he specifically calls an edit (not a video part) to promo his signature Caveman V2 from United. All hail Rooftop!” – Our BMX