For the past few years, the Bikes Over Baghdad crew have been making trips over to the Middle East to spend some time hanging out with the troops, doing BMX demos and just getting a look at what it’s like over there. With a heavy crew of guys like Chad DeGroot, Drew Bezanson, Rob Darden, Anthony Napolitan, Mykel Larrin, Nate Wessel, Keith Mulligan, Morgan Wade and a few others, things are bound to get pretty wild. Chad dropped a full report from his trip over on the DECO BMX website, with 4 videos (like the one above) and a bunch of words from the day to day journal he kept. This appears to have been one hell of a trip… Check it!
Square One – “Up In Arms” Full Video
Wow… This one just surfaced online and we’re beyond stoked. Here’s the Square One “Up In Arms” video from 2001 that came out on VHS and featured Ty Stuyvesant, Ryan “Biz” Jordan, Garrett Byrnes, Dave Jacobs, Brian Wizmerski, Chris Doyle, Mike Aitken, Nate Wessel, Mike Szczesny and more! Square One had one of the best teams back in the day and this is a clear indicator of that. If you want to see a BMX video filled with legends… This is definitely one to watch!
Woodward East – Wessel Built: The B3 Plaza
Woodward East dropped this rad video of Mykel Larrin and Rickey Moseley having some fun on the new B3 Plaza with the help of a skid loader and Nate Wessel. Take a peek and see what they cooked up!
“The new additions to the B3 Pad at Woodward Camp was a huge hit this summer! In this edit, Nate Wessel with a forklift teams up with BMX rippers Mykel Larrin and Ricky Mosley take advantage of all the fun moveable features!
Filmed and Edited by Cody Stauder
Thumb Photo: Jeff Brockmeyer”
Props – Issue 21: Bethlehem Scene Report
Here’s a classic loaded with ledges for you to check out. Props uploaded the Bethlehem Scene Report from Issue 21 for your viewing pleasure! So many legends.
“Joe Rich, Luc-e, Taj Mihelich, Butcher, Magilla, Chris Stauffer, Nate Wessel, Pat Juliff, Jay Lonergan, and other Bethlehem locals hit up the infamous POSH trails and street in this scene report filmed in the summer of 1997 – not too long before some of these guys made the move to Austin, TX. This was pulled off a S-VHS master so it may look a little fuzzy.”
Red Bull Framed Reactions Preview
I kind of understood the concept of what the Red Bull Framed Reactions contest was going to be, but seeing this video makes a whole lot more sense and it’s definitely going to be a wild one. Make sure you check the live feed for this one tomorrow!
“16 best BMX riders of the world @ Red Bull Framed Reactions in Amsterdam.
Wanna see the event live? Watch redbull.com/bike and redbull.tv
8th JUNE / 21:00 CET“
Nate Wessel Talks Woodward
Woodward caught up with Nate Wessel to talk a little bit about how he came to become the builder for them and the recent changes they’ve been making to Woodward Copper and why they’re doing it. There’s even a few clips of Nate riding which is awesome since it’s been such a long time since I’ve seen him on a bike.. Check it!
“BMX Pro and Woodward’s Head Ramp Builder, Nate Wessel, gives you the low-down on the new renovation. The Barn is set to re-open June 15th for public sessions! Get to camp this summer or stop by for our Public Sessions- you won’t regret it.“
Red Bull Framed Reactions Seeks New Boarders in Amsterdam
Well, it looks like Red Bull is back at it again with another wild contest. This time they’re going to Amsterdam to try out a new course layout that’s bound to make for an interesting event. Check out what’s going on below.
“Riders face new challenges on 8 June at Westergasfabriek
Amsterdam, Netherlands. With more bicycles than inhabitants, Amsterdam breathes cycling. On June 8th, when the sun goes down, 16 world class BMX riders will be competing at the Red Bull Framed Reactions, an event that will have a changing park course, a first in BMX’s history. The Westergasfabriek will be the venue of the action where master ramp builder and designer Nate Wessel will present a course with moving elements.
Event sports director Andy Zeiss has high expectations: “The event will write history in BMX I’m sure. Created by mastermind Nate Wessel the course will offer some crazy and never been seen before features. All riders will need to re-think their normal riding and take it to the next level in Amsterdam.” He continues: “Supported by a Dutch crowd it can only be awesome, everyone knows that Holland is THE bicycle enthusiastic country out there!”
One of the top favourite riders expected to adapt to the rotating ramps and unique features well is Drew Bezanson. The Canadian not only has a big bag of tricks but is known for riding any terrain in an original way. The possibility to change the course to his liking during the competition will bring strategic plans in order to show the best riding.
Daniel Wedemeijer from Amsterdam is one of the riders making an appearance at the Red Bull Framed Reactions and hopes to make it to the final round that evening. “It feels very special to see an event of this size come to Amsterdam. To be able to compete that day is very unique and I’m looking forward to it,” the 23 year old said.
Who will adapt to the moving and changing obstacles best? On the evening of June 8th we will know.
Spectating is free.”
Props – Discovery: Nate Wessel
This is rad. Props dug deep into their vault and pulled out this rad video of Nate Wessel searching out spots and sending it on them. You’ll definitely want to see this one. This is why Wessel is a legend!
“Searching, searching, finding. A short film by Props’ Chris Rye. Shot on b/w 16mm with Nate Wessel in 2001.“
