Ruben "Rubio" Rodriguez Archives

Flybikes – Islas

April 6, 2022

Whenever Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez has a new video to check out, you know you’re getting a BMX video packed with non-stop style. Here’s his latest for Flybikes as he bounced around Spain cruising spots galore with his buttery smooth style. Add in that Rich Forne was behind the lens, and you have a video you won’t want to miss. Take a look!

“Flybikes ISLAS Video featuring Ruben Rodriguez AKA Rubio.
A new pegless street riding adventure filmed by Rich Forne around Mallorca, Tenerife, Malaga and Barcelona.

Born at the feet of a Volcano and raised by a pack of wolves has created a mystical and humbling human. Few embody his passion and ability on a bike and has always followed his own path and vision. Rubio has blessed us with his style and grace with his new video part ISLAS.
– Rich Forne

A film by Rich Forne
Staring Ruben Rodriguez – Aka: Rubio
Music by Oliver Lodge directed by Rich forne” – Flybikes

Flybikes – Flyin Lo

December 29, 2021

Flybikes wrapping up 2021 with a dialed new video featuring most of the team over in Spain going to work on parks, trails and more! They brought Rich Forne along for the ride, so you know not only is the riding awesome, the film work is amazing as well. Hit play for 7 minutes of style from Sergio Layos, Rubio and Sem Kok, along with a few of their newest recruits you might not be all too familiar with just yet.

“As 2021 comes to a close, we wanted to celebrate it in the best possible way, riding BMX bikes with friends!
The guys have been on a new adventure around Malaga, laughing and filming “FLYIN LO”, the first Flybikes video directed by Rich Forne.
Keep an eye for new video parts from some of our riders coming soon.
Have a great holiday season and enjoy the ride!

Staring:
Alessio Tonoli
Alejandro Alcojor
Sem Kok
Javier de la Torre
Ruben Rodriguez
Sergio Layos

A film by: Rich Forne
Music by: Oliver Lodge (directed by Rich Forne)” – Flybikes

Not Far From Home – Tenerife

May 8, 2021

We’ve seen quite a few BMX / MTB crossover videos lately, and honestly… We’re not complaining. Here’s a new one from a trip Sergio Layos took with a few friends over to Tenerife where they road MTB at a bunch of amazing places, and Sergio caught some skatepark and ditch sessions where he delivered with amazing riding as always. Sergio definitely works his magic on anything with two wheels. There’s even some Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez footage in this, which is always good to see, too! Take a look!

“With all the travel restrictions due to the pandemic is the perfect scenario to go to those places we have heard of and are just a days drive away, or in this case a short 2h flight to Tenerife!

When most people think about Tenerife or the Canary Islands, they usually visualize long sandy beaches and very dry, hot weather. What most people probably don’t know is that Tenerife is one of the best MTB destinations in the world.
Picture this: Tenerife is basically a massive volcano that comes straight out of the Atlantic Ocean. Pico del Teide is 3715 meters high, making it the tallest mountain in Spain and the perfect trap for storms traveling across the Atlantic. A lot of those clouds get stuck halfway up the mountain creating a ring of green, lush forests around the island. Usually those storms bring rain to the north side, forming jungle like thick rainforests while they keep the South dry and almost desert-like.
With this, there is every type of riding you could ask for all packed in one little island. Slippery tight tracks in the north jungle, grippy and loamy trails halfway up the mountain, dry and rocky terrain in the south and loose volcanic dirt at the top of Teide mountain. In one run from the top you can hit at least three different eco systems and track types.
There are trails everywhere and there is only one man that knows them all… Edgar Carballo.

When I started the Not Far From home series I knew that at some point we had to go to Tenerife to ride with Edgar, so once the travel restrictions allowed it I got the usual crew together: Kike Abelleira (photo), Nacho Trueba (video) and Sergio Layos (professional kids bike rider and occasional MTBer) and went to visit him.

Riders:
Edgar Carballo
Sergio Layos
Iago Garay

Film and edit: Nacho Trueba
Photos: Kike Abelleira

Song: The Edgar winter group – Free Ride” – Iago Garay

Flybikes – Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez Welcome Video

March 26, 2019

Flybikes have brought Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez back to the team after a few years where he was taking a break. Here’s Rubio’s welcome video that’s packed with style from trails and street sessions around Tenerife to bring the news! Hit play and enjoy!

“There’s more than one Ruben that has been apart of the Flybikes family for years. After a little hiatus, we’re excited to announce that Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez is back on Flybikes! Rubio, who hails from the island of Tenerife, has always been the kind of rider that brings his laid back style to everything he touches, from street spots to trails and transitions, and that’s what makes his riding so good. No trends, just doing what he likes to do! To celebrate, Rubio went out and did what he does best for this welcome video! Enjoy!

Music: Modest Mouse – Talking Shit About A Pretty Sunset
Filmed by Ville, Giovani, Pinky, Feli, Chris and Aday
Edited by Chris Bouquet @chris_lycan”

Islands BMX Shop – Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez

July 14, 2016

We’re always really pumped when a new BMX video featuring Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez surfaces online. Rubio is a style machine and this new video is a good reminder of that. Hit play to watch him absolutely slay skateparks and street spots around Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Ruben brings a ton of bike control with some amazing tire slides, crazy wallrides, big cranked turndowns and inverts and more. This also is filled with some amazing spots (even quite a few you might not have considered until you see what he does on them) and has some great film work. Highly suggest you give this one a watch!

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The Make – Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez Edit

June 19, 2014

Wow. I’m loving everything about this new Ruben “Rubio” Rodriguez video for We Ride Kids Bikes and The Make! The spots are so good, Ruben brings some incredible style and the filming and editing is dialed. I highly suggest you check this out!

“This is a small edit doing my stuff, hope you like it.
Thanks to:
Orlando/The Make, Achim/Nike, Chris Bouket, Pinky, Pika, Ville, Carlitos, Melo, Mutis, Proty, Ayoze, Toñito, Vascada People, WRKB crew”

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Fly – Santa Cruz de Tenerife with Melo and Rubio

May 27, 2013

Two rad videos in a row from Fly Bikes. Check out what Melo and Rubio get into in the Canary Islands for this new edit! I need to go to this place!

“Daniel “Melo” Martos headed over to Santa Cruz de Tenerife to spend some time and ride with Rubén “Rubio” Rodriguez. With this island being Rubio’s home and it offering some of the best weather and incredible riding spots, they had an amazing time. Check out this edit where the two show off their unique style.“