Around three weeks ago, Giannis Caternellis mentioned in an email that he was working on something special filmed from January through till April. And as an easter treat, here is part 1 inspired by a conversation that come up in his recent FM interview.
“Just think about it. You prefer to do 10 original tricks brakeless or 100 original tricks with brakes?”
As always, thank you Giannis for sharing and keeping the open mind to progress. Stickied for the day.
Matthias Dandois and Alex Jumelin take a break from their regular practise sessions in Paris, to bring us a fun game of add on, definitely hit play and watch this one unfold and see who won.
Let it be said I have been pretty stoked to watch Austin Luberda’s progression over the past few years, this past year in particular since he made the move to pro class he has gone up a level. Hit play for the latest from one of the big talents in the US flatland contest scene, and lookout for the banger at 3:48! Today is a good day, thank you Austin!
Chad Degroot recently are the trip to Cuba and uploaded this lifestyle video with a few riding clips thrown in, and had plenty to say about the trip:
“Trip would not be complete unless I change my return ticket from Puerto Rico and goto Cuba for a few days. Love quick smooth flights. Where my bike brings me once again. Old 50’s cars everywhere. Emissions are not priority here. Buildings are seasoned with so much character and style. People are not on cell phones. No staring at little glowy things. Very simple. Taking with numerous people who someday wish to visit their families in Miami but the recent ban does not allow. They will try with paper work and hopefully in a few years they might be granted as visitor to USA. Visitors here might end up changing Cuba for the demand of tourism and the times. Revolucion. Threat of Starbucks and McDonalds is on the minds of big corporate and rumors among the people. Bikes are expensive so no one really has them. But everyone seems to be outside getting somewhere or enjoying the never ending flow of eye movement. Hundreds of watching eyes at each corner. The one bmx rider we found was given his bike by a USA pro a few years ago but when something goes wrong he can’t fix it. So it could be months or longer to fix his bike. Parts are almost impossible to get here. I gave everything I could like tubes, grips, and a headset. Hopefully this situation changes soon so bmx can happen in Cuba and even bikes in general. Think about that when you have a little problem on what endless choices you have for parts plus convenience of getting quick and easy. Once I posted a riding pic to my social media a few more riders left comments. Scene is very small but can grow.
Everyone eats all their food. From the farm to the table. Respect. Fresh. It’s been a problem since nice hurricane Katrina destroyed most trades. So many businessmen here to have meetings and get trade and goods into Cuba. Each day in the elevator I would hear similar reasons why people are in Cuba. Cigar factory tours, visit the capital, and make deals. Everyone wants to come here to visit but more want business….And I saw a guy walking a pig next to the highway which looked like a horse. That’s his business. Biggest pig I have seen ever. Swear.
Good by Cuba. Hundreds of pics. Tons of stories. And this video will be out in May. For now enjoy some of my favorite pics and this short video.”
TJ Perry just uploaded the chase for a sweet fire hydrant body varial to halfpacker line on his youtube account from 2005-06, at 1:21 you can see the clean version. The struggle is real for sure.
It’s a good day when yukipkoproject aka Yuki Itoh drops a new edit and today we have the Toyosu Jam Vol 4 to enjoy with plenty of treats from Mizuki Takataha, Takuya Higa, Naoki Watanabe, Masashi Itani, Yuta Watanbe, Yuki Itoh, and a guest appearance from Hiroya Morizaki. Definitely worth a watch!
Lachlan Cameron enjoyed his second session outside of the year, sunshine makes the session that much better. Feel good vibes in full flow!
Hudson Flat from Benjamin Hudson on Vimeo.
Benjamin Hudson has one of the easiest on the eye styles in flatland currently, peep this short and sweet new edit he just dropped whilst at home in Santiago, Chile captured and edited by Javier Castillo.
Man of the moment, Brian Tunney is today celebrating his 43rd birthday, and threw down 43 tricks, and why not? Happy birthday Brian!
Another week, another great edit from the underrated David Nagy! So much good stuff in this new edit, standouts for me are: the one handed pedal spinning karl at 1:03, the spinning no handed hang 5 line at 1:15, the no handed spinning caboose line at 1:45! Well worth a watch!
