OG Flatland BMX Session – Austin, Texas

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Effraim — 8 Comments ↓

OG Flatland BMX Session from JMK Pictures on Vimeo.

A couple of thoughts passed through my head watching this well produced OG Flatland session this morning that I feel like I have to share. Number 1, my apologises to Jim McKay missing this the first time round. Number 2, if you are blessed enough to have an amazing scene like this.
I mean this looks like an average session without calling anyone, take advantage of this, hold jams and get togethers and grow the scene. Good riding from Ed Jodie, Ruben Castillo, Chris Anderson, Kenny Boucher, Bobby Burge, and Julio Cotto not to mention the quality of videography is really good with a nice tune to boot. Don’t sleep on this one.

Rob Alton – Triple Decade from 1995/2019

Posted on January 28, 2019 by Effraim — 4 Comments ↓

Hitting a triple decade… it’s been a while for me, but it is one of the best feeling tricks out there in the flatland world. You definitely remember when you hit one, where you were and everything surrounding it. Feel the joy as Rob Alton lays one down in 2019. This is truly awesome! Yes Rob!

The 2019 One Love Jam – Newport Beach CA

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Effraim — 4 Comments ↓

OneLoveJam2019 from OneLoveBmx on Vimeo.

The 9th annual One Love Jam in Newport Beach was the best jam I have ever been to, stoked to get a clip on the official edit that Darin Wright just dropped. If you didn’t make it out, get a small taste of the jam with a fitting feel good track from Cheryl Lynn! The best times in Cali, get yourself there next year for the 10th annual!

Featured Riders:
Darin Wright
Brian Tunney
Efraim Catlow
R-Dog
Sophia Pellman
Brian Huffman
Gabe Weed
Andy Cooper
Omari Cato
Fat Joe
Frenchie
Duke
Ibo
Pete Brandt

Luke Malone – Power Age

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Effraim — 2 Comments ↓

Waking up to some solid updates today to get you hyped for today’s session, always a treat to see what Luke Malone is up to in his tight spaced looking indoor dojo. Power style for days right here, this is a good one. Treat yourself!

Flatland Immersion Episode 5 – The One Love Jam

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Effraim — 3 Comments ↓

This time last week, I was in sunny So California for the 9th annual One Love Jam, Dusty is on it with the update for episode 5 of the Flatland Immersion podcast. Sit back, hit play and soak it all in!

Matthias Dandois Interview – His Secrets to becoming 7 X World Champion!

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Effraim — 18 Comments ↓

Do you want to know Matthias Dandois’ secret to becoming 7 x World Champion? What makes him motivated, how much he rides and so on… Lionel Cardoso, the man behind Freestyle Tactics caught up with Matthias for this revealing interview. Don’t miss it….

Must Watch – Kio Hayakawa

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Effraim — 11 Comments ↓

Kio Hayakawa has been blowing up on instagram over the last year, and for good reason. Unique styles for days and the degree of difficulty of what he is doing is off the chart.

Kio dropped this edit a few days ago, and I was in full One Love jam mode and not able to spend enough time watching the edit and taking in what he is doing.

This morning I got the chance to take it what he is doing and this guy is next level and a name to keep an eye for sure and deservedly got nominated for Breakthrough Rider of the Year.

The opening line at 00:17 with the quick blender jump to two footed upside down ice cream without touching the tyre is insane. Whilst I am not a fan of the switching shots mid link, the backwards facing pedalling time machine rideout is incredible! Hit rewind, watch this!

At 1:27 the xft time machine pivot to pedalling ice cream is so delicate of a switch and Kia makes this look easy, style for days. And much like the first line the ending going back to xft time machine pivot to backwards facing straddling time machine walkover decade to pedal is absolutely off the chart!

Learn the name, this shredder has a massive future.

IBMXFF BMX Freestyle Worlds in Cologne / 35th Anniversary

Posted on January 22, 2019 by Effraim — 1 Comment ↓

The BMX Cologne has a lot of history, this year the contest will celebrate it’s 35th anniversary. That is huge, the flatland contest always goes off with one of the best floors of the year.

The legendary annual BMX Cologne will take place on June 21st – 23rd. Mark the date in your calendar and check the press release for more details:

“This year we are “CELEBRATING 35 YEARS“ of most significant BMX Freestyle Event in the world! To do it right, we’re bringing back the official IBMXFF BMX Freestyle Worlds to Cologne.

We are bringing you everything from BMX- ROOTS & CULTURE to HIGH CLASS BMX ATHLETES and plenty opportunities to PARTY and ENJOY yourself in an authentic BMX FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE. World Champion Titles are waiting to be taken home in the disciplines DIRT, SPINE-PARK & FLATLAND. Come and celebrate with us.”

Repo: The 2019 One Love Jam

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Effraim — 10 Comments ↓

Text: Effraim.
Photos: Effraim, Juan Lopez, Bobby Carter.

The 9th annual One Love Jam in Newport Beach, California was lived up to all the hype I have heard over the years. We were staying around an hour away in Corona, and I believe it was James McGraw who said “it will be sunny at the beach Effraim”. I remember thinking “yeah yeah, that’s not going to happen”, low and beyond we arrive at picture perfect Newport Beach and the sunshine is booming, girls in bikinis everywhere, hockey players, and a fast smooth newly resurfaced riding spot which is large enough to hold 120 riders pretty comfortably with a California beach backdrop.

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One Love Pre Jam – San Francisco / LA trip Part 3

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Effraim — 2 Comments ↓

Good morning everyone!

Yesterday was a good day, we arrived the night before to Robert Castillo’s house in Corina, California.After a nights sleep it was time head out to Long Beach, Corona to Long beach is around an hours drive. LA traffic which can be horrific, we hit up a In and Out Burger joint just round the corner from the jam. The spot looked familiar and sure enough I had been to this burger place before. Must have been like 9-10 years ago, funny how your memory can jog in an second.