New York Grands Archives

New York Grands BMX Race 2018

July 17, 2018

The annual New York Grands race went down the other day. Check out this video from the race!

For the past 8 years, there’s been a wild race that puts a ton of riders on a race through New York City hitting a bunch of set points before getting to the finish line. The New York Grands seems to get bigger every year and the race never fails to look insane with everyone dodging traffic, skitching and everything. This year was no different and Sam Downs documented the whole thing. Check it out!

“This is the 8th annual New York Grands BMX race presented by @bicyclefilmfestival. Racers started from lower Manhattan and raced through the city into Brooklyn, where a finish line party was waiting for them at @tendertrapbk.

Riders had two checkpoints to hit, one in Brooklyn and one in Manhattan. In addition to a hole-shot prize, for the first time ever, a long Jump contest took place DURING the race!

Thank you to all the sponsors that made this possible:
@bicyclefilmfestival @clifbar @meserollshop @ftlbmx @subrosabrand @ethikbmx @animalbikes @theshadowconspiracy @fitbikeco @sandmbmx @savage_stickers @dahshop

Filmed by Sam Downs (@samdowns), Steven Mejia (stevenslife), Jacob Williamson (@slightblurr), and Lucas Brunelle (@lucasbrunelle)

Edited by Sam Downs“

2017 New York Grands Alleycat Race

June 28, 2017

The annual New York Grands race went down the other weekend and a huge group of riders tore through New York cCity hitting checkpoints, dodging traffic and all racing to get to the finish line first. Here’s a video giving you a POV look at what the race was like! It’s kind of crazy not seeing Tyrone Williams not on that top spot!

“Over the course of the Bicycle Film Festival in NYC, 40+ of the quickest street-wise riders came together for the annual NY Grands race. This year, instead of cutting through open Brooklyn streets, the course wove its way through the heart of Manhattan. The fastest dudes in the city were gunning for a $500 cash purse, number plates for the top five finishers, and the title that comes along with winning one of the wildest BMX events this city has ever seen. Congrats to all who finished. This race was dedicated to the memory of Dave Preston Rodebaugh.

5.75 miles of red lights and tight traffic
19 minutes and 49 seconds – my time for 6th place
Average speed of 17.42mph

Video by Bryan Close” – DIG

NY Grands 2016 BMX Race

July 28, 2016

We were wondering if any footage would be surfacing from this years New York Grands race that went down a few weeks back. Today, we finally get a look at the race that Tyrone Williams once again took the win at! Hit play and take the ride!

“The NY Grands 2016 BMX race coverage. It is a BMX alley cat race from Manhattan to Brooklyn. The starting line was at Basketball City in Manhattan, one checkpoint at Meseroll Shop in Bushwick Brooklyn, and the finish line and awards ceremony at the Tender Trap 66 Greenpoint Ave in Brooklyn. BMX bikes with wheel sizes of 20, 22, 24 were only allowed to race.
NY Grands 2016 race was made possible by these sponsors: DDR, the Tender Trap, Animal, Meseroll Shop, 5050 Skatepark, T1 Terrible One, Dah Shop, and Bicycle Film Festival.
Results
1. Tyrone Williams
2. Andy
3. Gman Torres
4. Jeff with Glasses
5. Charels Hearn
6. Nasquan
7. Andrew Lopez
8. Brian Kaminski
9. Bryan Close
10. Courtney Kerr
Holeshot: Brian Kaminski
Video and Music by Jon Lynn
Special Thanks to Darryl Nau and Joe Doherty”
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New York Grands 2015

August 9, 2015

Check out the highlights from this years New York Grands BMX race along with some highlights from the after party and awards at the bar! As always, this race looks super fun and like a crazy time. Tyrone Williams is a beast.

“This was the 15th year of the Bicycle Film Festival and the 5th year of NY Grands BMX race through New York City. The starting line was in Manhattan and the finish line at the Tender Trap in Brooklyn. The awards party was just as epic as the race.
Organized by Jon Lynn
Race Camera – Chris Thormann
Finish Line and Party Camera – JP Bevins
Awards Announcer – Darryl Nau
Party – Tender Trap
Party DJ – Gearchart and DJ AMPM aka Grady Corbitt and Joey Piazza
Sponsors: Base Brooklyn, Cult, Dah Shop, 5050 Skatepark, FBM, Harvest Cyclery, Tender Trap, Dig, Animal”

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2013 New York Grands Flyer

June 22, 2013

BMX - New York Grands

Spotted this over on Defgrip and got stoked since it looks like this event is fun as hell. If you’re going to be in New York around June 30th, I highly, highly suggest you get in on the New York Grands race through the city! Every year this looks like such a good time. You can find out more by visiting their Facebook Page.

2nd Annual New York Grands

June 21, 2012

This looked awesome last year. I can only imagine this year will be even better! Be at this if you can!

“The Last People are doing another New York Grands at Bicycle Film Festival and it’s looking like it’s going to be a belter. Read on for more details:

“The Last People are proud to present the 2nd annual New York Grands at Bicycle Film Festival. It will take place next Saturday at 1:30pm. Come shred your ass off through the mean streets of NYC. $300 courtesy of BASE BROOKLYN is up for grabs for 1st place, along with a FAIRDALE complete bike. Tons of prizes and giveaways for the top 8 finishers, as well as prizes for 1st place female and 16 and under rider courtesy of ODYSSEY, FBM, S & M, FIT, CULT, DIG, YOUR INN, FRANCHISE, KILL JOY, KALOSPECTRA, MUTINY, WORLDS BEST BIKE STICKERS, TWO BOOTS PIZZA, POST BIKE SHOP, HUMPHREY INDUSTRIES, BFF, and us! Top finishers will also receive New York Grands custom t-shirt courtesy of BASE BROOKLYN. The race starts and finishes at the Bicycle Film Festival Street Party on 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street, NYC in front of Anthology Film Archives.

The two secret, shredable check points will be announced at 8:00pm on Friday 6/29 on thelastpeople.co, as well as at the starting line. Prizes will be given out at the street party where POST BIKE SHOP will be holding a Street/Ramp Jam, and Bunny Hop and Long Jump contests. The race, street party, and jam are free to enter. Riders can register simply by showing up at the starting line. Spectating is welcome and encouraged, we recommend wearing jogging shoes though. BFF schedule and ticket sales can be found at bicyclefilmfestival.com. Check thelastpeople.co for updates.““