Ruben Alcantara Archives

Etnies – “Why Didn’t We Do This Before?” – Full Video (2006)

May 30, 2023

The full “Why Didn’t We Do This Before?” video from Etnies is now online!

Here’s a throwback that Snakebite BMX uploaded that I’m especially stoked to see again. This is the full “Why Didn’t We Do This Before?” video Etnies released back in 2006 from a trip the team (arguably one of the most legendary teams of all time) took from Austin, Texas on up to Wisconsin hitting up parks and spots along the way. This video is honestly part of the reason this website probably exists today since 16 year old me met these guys for the very first time at Jellystone in Wisconsin and it was one of those experiences that really stuck with me. If I remember right I met Ruben when I had just about all of his signature parts and shoes at the time. It was also when I was really getting into making videos, and seeing pros of this level ride in person definitely made an impact. Either way, this video is an awesome watch with a ton of great riding and that classic mid school riding that we just don’t get to see a lot of these days. Check it out!

“Featuring Taj Mihelich, Ruben Alcantara, Sergio Layos, Jamie Bestwick, Dave Freimuth, Garrett Byrnes, Sandy Carson, Joe Rich, Brian Kachinsky, Brian Vowell & More!

Filmed by Stew Johnson & Mike Manzoori
Edited by Mike Manzoori” – Snakebite BMX
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Ruben Alcantara Invented A Bike For Surfing

August 1, 2022

Looks like you can really ride waves now…

Just when we thought Ruben Alcantara was busy getting Fingers Crossed rolling, Ruben comes out with another invention giving you a new way to enjoy riding. This time around, he’s combined his love for surfing with BMX and created a way to surf waves with a motorized board that has handlebars and fins to steer. This is still in early prototype stages, but it sounds like he has already got things working how he imagined it! You can check out an INTERVIEW HERE where he discusses the idea and some of the features that makes it work. It is in Spanish, but Google Translate works perfect for if you speak another language. Take a peek, because this thing looks FUN.

NineNineZeroFour – Full Video (2009)

May 16, 2022

Holy stacked video from the past! The full “NineNineZeroFour” video that was released back in 2009 is now online and it is over 30 minutes of riding from an absolutely insane list of legendary riders. The video is focused more around the U.K, but has footage from all over Europe and the U.S as well. If you grew up riding BMX in the early 2000’s, you’re going to love every second of this one. Check it out!

“NineNineZeroFour by SteevCVM
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This video was made around 2009 and comprises of footage shot between 1999 to 2004.
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Riders featured:
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Mike Aitken, Ruben Alcantara, Phil Aller, Markus Arnoldi, Chris Arriaga, Mark Atkins, Adam Banton, Andy Barber, John Barnett, Alex Bender, Seb Bennerson, Matt Beringer, Jamie Bestwick, Blackjack, Boyley, Phil Bray, James Brooks, Robert Brown, Buzzard, Garrett Byrnes, Effraim Catlow, Piers Chapman, Ashley Charles, James Chiny, Jim Cielencki, Owain Clegg, Dan Collier, Hannu Cools, Keith Cowans, James Cox, Bruce Crisman, Jason Davis, Matt Devine, Billy Dexter, DJ, Farren Downes, Chris Doyle, Shaun Eglington, Josh Elkington, Elvis Ellis, Jason Enns, Mike Escamilla, Sven Fanghanel, Tom Farrell, Fids, Ben Foakes, Kye Forte, Jesus Fuentes, Jerry Galley, Joey Garcia, Steve Geall, Stefan Geisler, Matt Gillespie, Tim Green, Toby Greswell, Carlo Griggs, Senad Grosic, Chris Hallman, Markus Hampl, Graeme Hardie, Josh Harrington, Dean Hearne, John Heaton, Josh Heino, Ben Hennon, James Hitchcox, Mat Hoffman, Christoph Huber, Colin Hunt, Shaun Jinks, Chad Kagy, Baz Keep, Ron Kimler, Achim Kujawski, Lard, Sergio Layos, Jimmy Levan, Colin Mackay, Chris Mahoney, Scott Malyon, Ben Manuel, Pete Marseille, Steven McCann, Dennis McCoy, Paul Meacher, Lee Mellor, Taj Mihelich, Drake Millar, Jay Miron, Dave Morgan, Mike Mullen, Stephen Murray, James Newrick, Mark Noble, Northern John, Mike O’Connell, John Parker, Dave Parrick, Anthony Pill, Chris Pink, Ronnie Remo, Joe Rich, Rob Ridge, Jon Robinson, Kevin Robinson, Chris Russell, Paul Russell, Zach Shaw, Ryan Sher, Mason Smith, Olly Smith, Dave Sowerby, Chris Stauffer, Thomas Stellwag, Craig Stevens, Joe Surridge, Ronnie Surridge, Simon Tabron, Martyn Tambling, Mark Tanner, Jon Taylor, Scott Timmins, Toledo Joe, Ricky Tribble, Ben Wallace, Matt Warren, Mark Webb, James Weetch, Nate Wessel, Alistair Whitton, Markus Wilke, Matt Williams, Pepi Winder, Dennis Wingham, Mitch Yeates & Gary Young.
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Locations:
London, Cologne, Germany, Madrid, Spain, Southsea, Birmingham, Shimerville, Pennsylvania
Derby, Leigh on Sea, Bristol, Manchester, Weymouth, Bournemouth, Pagham, Redditch, Woodward, Pennsylvania, Bridport, Newport, Sittingbourne and many more.” – SteevCVM

Ruben Alcantara Day In The Life (2003)

November 13, 2021

Snakebite with another classic upload from the 411 Video Magazine. This time around we get Ruben Alcantara‘s Day In The Life from 2003 where we get a look at some late night fun with friends followed up by a full day of riding parks, trails and street around Malaga, along with a stop at his parents house. It’s crazy to think this is 18 years ago! Also, that blue Macneil Ruben frame… Definitely had one of those!

Overclicked Podcast – Ruben, Godwin, Layos, Burnett, Stark & Clegg

October 11, 2021

Here’s the latest ~~Unclicked Podcast~~ Overclicked Podcast for your viewing pleasure. This one is a unique concept with multiple guests packed into an hour and 44 minutes during Battle of Hastings a few weeks back! Hit play and take in a whole bunch of goodness with Ryan Fudger and Chris Doyle as the hosts!

“We’ve got a special episode of Unclicked…I mean OVERCLICKED! Fudger and Doyle chop it up with some absolute legends in BMX at the Battle of Hastings. Hit play and enjoy.

0:00 – Ruben Alcantara
24:29 – Jordan Godwin
38:10 – Sergio Layos
56:09 – Mark Burnett
1:15:07 – Owain Clegg
1:31:27 – Reed Stark” – Our BMX

Fingers Crossed – El Tour

June 26, 2021

The Fingers Crossed bikes will be going into production and available sometime next year (production is all sorts of behind these days), but the samples have been getting put to the test! Ruben Alcantara, Pitu, Sergio Layos and more have been putting the bikes through a ton of thorough testing at different BMX trails, mountain bike downhill courses, drainage ditches and more. Check out how things went in this fresh video packed with riding!

Fingers Crossed BMX – The Bike Test

April 29, 2021

The Fingers Crossed samples are in, and Ruben Alcantara recruited some help to put the bikes to a proper test! Here’s a video giving us a look at what these guys were able to throw down on the bikes! With each video, these bikes look more and more fun to ride!

No word when they will be available since COVID has screwed up production, but it sounds like next year these will be landing at shops worldwide.

Filmed and edited by Traxxmedia

Fox “Expendable 3” – Full Video (2002)

March 26, 2021

Snakebite coming through with another classic for you to start your weekend off right! Here’s the full Fox Racing “Expendable 3” video that has an absolutely legendary lineup of riders! The video was released back in 2002 and features riding from Ruben Alcantara, Fuzzy Hall, The Shadow, Dave Mirra, TJ Lavin, Colin Winkelmann, Alan Cooke, Chris Doyle, Taj Mihelich, Brian Foster, Bruce Crisman, Luc-E, Mike Laird, Josh Harrington, Chad Kagy, Colin Mackay, Nate Wessel, Ronny Chalk, Punjab and more! This ha a little bit of everything from street to park, trails and flatland. Needless to say it’s a damn good watch, and I personally can’t even count the number of times I watched this one when it came out 19 years ago.