Mike O'Connell BMX Flatland Moves from Mikeobmx on Vimeo.
My former riding buddy, Mike O’Connell frequently brushes up on his flatland skills to work on his technical mini ramp tech. Really enjoyed seeing Mike riding flatland again after many years.
Melvin Masson – Tricks Slow-Motion / The Time Machine
Melvin Masson demonstrates the time pedal time machine in downtown Paris for the Riding Zone website.
Calvin Tan Documentary
Calvin Tan mini documentary from Jeremy v Bedijk Sports Marketing on Vimeo.
Great documentary with the stylish Calvin Tan, Jeremy van Bedijk did an amazing job with this documentary, read below for the scoop.
“What happens when a flatland rider stops for 8 years and focuses on his career outside of BMX? One thing’s for sure, he never forgets what being a rider is all about.
Jeremy van Bedijk is a Sports Marketing professional from the Netherlands.
He still has his JPS the 5th frame, with Odyssey black widow crank, Inertia fork and KGB handlebars, but it’s been catching dust for some time.
In his effort to promote artistic and inspiring sports among the people of the world he recently started travelling and documenting local athletes.
Last january he visited Singapore, home of Ares Bykes rider Calvin Tan.
During his stay they met and together created this short documentary / video portrait of Calvin, an inspiring, talented rider who doubles as a tattoo artist.
Free up 2,5 minutes of your time, sit back, and enjoy the art of flatland bmx.”
Alberto Moya joins Fishbone!
Photo:Jason Halayko.
Jean-François Boulianne just sent in some big sponsorship news, the Fishbone team is growing. Read the official press release below, congratulations Moya!
“Alberto Moya is joining the 2016 Fishbone tribe.
Fishbone is really proud to announce that Spanish Pro rider Alberto Moya will be joining Canadian rider Jean-François Boulianne on the Fishbone BMX team.
“Here at Fishbone, we are really happy to have Moya on board, Alberto is a very original rider who is always pushing limits. He is well known in the BMX industry and his attitude toward the sport is exemplary. Alberto also possesses a natural talent for photography and videography. We can’t wait to start working with him and support his creative outlet. Welcome to the Team Alberto.”
Alberto says : “I’m very excited to be apart of the Fishbone team. The return of this brand is really big news for the BMX community, the fact that they are counting on me is a real honour. I would like to thank JFB and Fishbone for this opportunity. I am dying of excitement to try all their products and to help in all that I can.”
We wish Moya good luck in his new venture.
Some sneak peek of the prototype frame will be available in less than two weeks.”
Giannis Caternellis – Freestyler #45
From the opening jump back pegs to xft steam line, this new edit had my attention for the entire 5:37. As always there is a great mix of riding eras mixed into Giannis’ riding, hit play and you will see what I’m talking about!
Joel Schallhorn – Dave Mirra Tribute
Joel Schallhorn shared this heartfelt tribute to Dave Mirra, including some footage of Joel riding one of Mirra’s old models. Here is what Joel had to say:
“Dave Mirra was an inspiration to millions. His death is a tragic loss for not just the BMX community but all the communities he’s inspired in his life.My heart goes out to his family and friends. He inspired me to pick up a bike and become who I am today. For that I can’t thank him enough. He will always be my hero.
This is my tribute to Dave Mirra.”
Luca Contoli – Dubai Tour / all offstage
Luca Contoli from Rome, Italy documented his offstage experience working on his bike in Dubai, hit play.
BMX War Jam – 21st February
Luis Elías Benavides just dropped in some contest info. The annual BMX War Jam is going down on Sunday February 21st in Nicoya, Costa Rica. From 9am till 5pm, Flatland and Street, $15 entry fee.
Shaun Jarvis & Thore Saggau – Scarborough Sunset Session / New Years Day 2016
Scarborough sunset session new years day 2016 from freestyle now on Vimeo.
On a rainy February day in Southsea, I am very jealous of this sunset flatland session in Scarborough, Australia with Shaun Jarvis and Australian traveler Thore Saggau from Germany, hit play for some summer vibes.
Shinichiro Hara – sum total triple
Backside walk around or applecrate, whatever you care to call it then linking to double decade is bad ass! Shinichiro Hara is a beast!