Intro/Interview: Effraim.
Photos: Alex Capecelatro and Cody York.
The One Love Jam has become one of the biggest events on the flatland calendar, organised by Darin Wright. I wanted to catch up with the man behind this event and pick his brain about why this event is becoming a staple for flatlanders all across the globe to visit.
The annual Toronto contest is taking place this year on March 2-4th at the Better Living Centre Exhibition Place. $4500 Pro Purse up for grabs, Jean William Prevost, Dominik Nekolny, Bo Wade, JF Boulianne already confirmed. Go get involved in one of the longest running contests on the flatland calendar.
For this weeks Throwback we go back to 2002, it maybe the time of year but lately I’m watching a lot of full lengths videos rather than edits and that is reflected in my choice for this weeks TBT! Grab a cuppa or whatever you drink and enjoy this one, featuring great footage from the Ham Jam, CFB New York, EXPN Grand Prarie and Atlanta, a rad Nathan Penonzek interview, Atlanta and Athens Scene report, there’s something for everyone in this one and so much good riding to boot! Man, I miss the Manifesto videos…
The popular Chad Johnston designed S&M Intrikat frame is back in store at Flatland Fuel, if you are looking for a new frame for 2018. This might well be the one for you, for all the sizes and specs hit the link below !
Vlog style edit documenting the behind the scenes circus life with Niyaz Zaripov, the riding kicks in around the 10:23 mark.
OneLoveJam2018 from OneLoveBmx on Vimeo.
The official edit of the 8th annual One Love Jam 2018 just dropped and it’s a banger. Look out for an interview here on FM real soon with the man behind the jam, Darin Wright. For now peep a whole load of good riding and vibes from the likes of Bill Nitschke, Ahmed Johnson, Bruno Zebu, Ruben Castillo, Chad Johnston, Gabe Weed, Ed Jolie, Dane Beardsley, and Pete Brandt.
Intro: Effraim.
Bikecheck description/photos: James White.
If you pay attention to riders set up, you will notice James White always has some interesting bike modifications going on his ride. Many of you have been requesting James to do a bike check, the man himself got in contact and offered to show his bike check on FM! Over to Whiteski for the 411..
“So I’ve been getting a lot of requests about doing a bike check. So here it is.
To explain a little. I stopped getting support from S&M around mid 2017 as they were stopping regular production of Intrikat. I went straight into working with another company on a potential frame release. Sadly, that too was put on hold towards the end of the year. That left me with a rather tired bike and ripe for a fresh set up to kick start the new year.”
Starting the week with a fresh new “Sunny Day” with George Kikos. It looks like George is blessed with numerous scenic flatland spots in Athens, Greece. I wasn’t expecting to see ice skating next to the spot in the sunshine, looking forward to seeing much more of George in 2018.
I was thinking Lachlan Cameron and his crew would be snowed under out on the canadian east coast but that doesn’t loo to be the case. Love the look of this riding spot, and Lachlan makes the best of what I’m sure is a tight spot. But the desire to ride the first session of the year is what’s driving him. Good stuff Lachlan!
Dez Maarsen threw an Underground contest in Delft, Holland yesterday. Congratulations to Jorrit van Drumpt who took the top honours, followed by Sietse van Berkel, and Gilles van de Sompel. Good vibes from Holland, this sounds a whole lot of fun! Just found the video online by Erik Hogers, enjoy!
