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Vans BMX – Roaming in the Northwest

December 3, 2015

Two summers ago some of the Vans BMX team spent some time cruising in an RV around the Northwest scoping out spots and enjoying some time out in the wilderness, away from the luxaries of every day life. Well, this past summer they decided they had such a good time and that the Northwest still had A LOT of untapped spots they didn’t get to the first time, that they would load up and do it again. Now, today we get this dialed BMX video filled with amazing riding and the good times the crew had. Hit play and enjoy this one!

Want to see the first video? Watch VANS OREGON TRIP here!

“The Northwest of the United States stands for its nature with mountains, forests, lakes, rivers, the Pacific Ocean…. and for their outstanding parks and bowls.
After an amazing venture to the State of Oregon in 2014, we wanted to return to the land of the pioneers, but take it en route to the north this time and explore Washington State. Yet again, it´s the simple things in life that matter, accompanied by some good humans. No hotel beds, no hot showers, no electricity for 9 days and nights, just some dudes in campfire-stinking, filthy looking clothes on bikes and with big smiles on their faces.
So sit back, grab a beer and slow down – join us for some moments in the outdoors.
And after reading, buy a tent and get out there!

Riders: Bas Keep, Ben Hennon, Kevin Kalkoff, Maxime Charveron, Greg Illingworth and Ollie Shields.

Film & Edit: Alex “Mayol“ Baret

Music:
GASTON LIGHT-TRUTH I SUPPOSE / radio king
UNCUT / shrouds
MOSES LUSTER / hollywood’s black heart ”

Check out a bunch of photos below by Eisa Bakos!
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Cult – Cultivate Vol. 1 Montage

October 30, 2015

Cult keeping the sections from the “Cultivate Vol.1” video coming strong. Here’s a mix section that features a ton of their flow, international and homie hook-up riders, along with pro team riders Russ Barone and Timmy Theus. Check out riding from guys like Grant Germain, Ollie Shields, Mikey Tyra, Anthony Panza and more!

Want to see the whole Cultivate Vol.1 video? Watch it here: CULTIVATE Vol. 1

Music: Flirtations “Nothing But a Heartache”

Notorious B.I.G. & Frank Sinatra “Dead Wrong / In My Room (Nancy Sinatra)

Ollie Shields – Work In Progress: Tripping North Part Two

October 30, 2015

The final episode of Ollie Shields‘s “Work In Progress” series is here. Check out some real solid riding from the streets of Bristol to the park in Wales with guys like James Cunningham and Pete Sawyer making appearances. Great watch. You can find past episodes below…

“Part two of ‘Tripping North’ sees James Cunningham, Sam Stickens and of course Ollie Shields wrap things up in the streets of Bristol, before being driven indoors in Wales… No surprise there!
We then recap on what an awesome series this has been, thanks for watching!
Made possible by Cult Bikes, Seventies Distribution and Vans Shoes”

Work In Progress – 70 Hour Work Week

Work In Progress – Jammin’ at Frontside

Work In Progress – Swale Summer Sessions

Work In Progress – Tripping North Part One

Work In Progress – Ollie Shields – Tripping North Part One

October 16, 2015

The latest episode of Ollie Sheids‘ “Work In Progress” series taking him and a few friends to northern U.K to hit some street spots and skateparks! Take a look at what these guys cooked up for clips so far! Expect plenty more in part two!

“With the end to Ollie Shields’ ‘Work In Progress’ series now in sight, himself, James Cunningham and Sam Stickens head on a long weekender trip up North to film some last bits and celebrate all things BMX.
In part one, they ride the new ‘Ramp1’ park in Warrington, before hitting some classic Liverpudlian spots the following day.
Tune in next week to see where they drift next and for a recap on Ollie’s amazing year in his series finale.
Special thanks to Paul Ryan for showing us around the city!
Made possible by Cult Bikes, Seventies Distribution and Vans shoes.” – Epic TV

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Work In Progress- Ollie Shields: Swale Summer Sessions

August 26, 2015

Here’s the latest Work In Progress video featuring Ollie Shields that gives us a look at some of the Saturday sessions he has been getting in at the Swalecliffe park with a few of his friends this past summer. There’s a whole lotta gold in this BMX video, so check it out!

“Even though traveling and filming are some the perks of being a ‘Pro’ rider with a busy job, sometimes all you want to do is catch some down-time at home. Ollie expresses his love for his hometown of Canterbury, followed by an ‘average’ session at his favorite park on home soil, Swalecliffe. This series proudly supported by Seventies Distro, Cult Bikes and Vans Shoes Work In Progress” – Epic TV

Work In Progress – Ollie Shields: Jammin’ at Frontside

August 12, 2015

Here’s the latest Work In Progress video featuring Ollie Shields, along with Bas Keep, Jordan Aleppo and more getting down at the Frontside skatepark jam that went down recently! It looks like they had a good time and plenty of pizza! Check it!

“In the latest episode of ‘Work In Progress’, we continue to shadow the life of Cult, Seventies and Vans’ Ollie Shields, and things get a little more laid back as we visit the infamous ‘Frontside Gardens’ skatepark in Hackney Wick, originally made famous by it’s Google commercial with founder Andy Willis. Today is the Cult jam, a laid back, free-for-all style jam, put on by fellow Cult and Vans rider Bas Keep, ironically one of the main guys who has always stood behind Ollie and vouched for his riding. Sit back and kick it with Bas, Ollie, Jordan Aleppo, Lima and more… This series proudly supported by Seventies Distribution, Cult Bikes and Vans.” – Epic TV

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If Money Were No Object, Would You Get Out And Ride?

July 31, 2015

Mike King put together an interesting video that asks a question that I’d be willing to bet a lot of you haven’t actually considered despite it being a pretty fair question…

“What would you do if money were no object? What would you do with your life, how would you spend your time, what would you you get up to? Would you be out on your bike at every opportunity?”

The video above features Bob Manchester and Ollie Shields who both have had videos showing us what they do for a living outside of BMX recently, which Mike produced. But it kind of goes to show that these two guys are working to support their habit of BMX.

I’d be willing to bet a lot of you, if you’re older working full-time, have a family or any of the countless adult responsibilities that keep you off your bike, would find more time to ride if you did have the money to keep you from working all the time.

… Man, how good would that be? A life of riding without having to work? We’re not talking being a pro rider because that is actually a lot of work with a lot of responsibilities and obligations. We’re just talking you have enough money to ride and do whatever you want without obligations… Talk about living the dream. It seems almost hard to explain because it’s such an unrealistic thought….

Let’s talk about this… Leave some thoughts in the comments!

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Ollie Shields Works Hard And Plays Harder

June 24, 2015

When Ollie Shields isn’t working 70 hours a week, there’s a good chance you might just find him at the Seventies Distribution warehouse absolutely destorying the ramps in the back. Check out this video of him, along with a few familiar faces, putting the pegs to good use! That ender clip is absolutely HUGE, too!

“Ollie Shields goes behind closed doors at the Seventies Distribution HQ with a crew of bona fide shredders for some super steezy rail and ramp action. Seventies Distribution were the first people to sponsor Ollie and he has stayed super close with them over the years, always dropping by when he’s around and taking advantage of their sick, in-house setup. See what he can do when he tag teams the park with one of the most epic teams in BMX.” – Epic TV

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