Inside Torker - Episode 1: The Road to Resurrection by Torker BMX
Welcome to Episode 1 of our ongoing series exploring the history and legacy of Torker BMX. In this series, we will pull back the curtain to give you a behind-the-scenes look at Torker's journey—sharing our history, showcasing our personal bikes, and telling the stories that shaped the brand, as remembered by legendary Torker riders and staff.
M-1 UNTIL THE URBAN SPORTS SUMMIT ENVISIONING THE FUTURE OF ACTION SPORTS
The Urban Sports Summit (USS) is the ultimate gathering for key stakeholders in the global sports industry to connect, learn, and shape the future of urban sports. More than just sport, the Summit explores urban culture, sustainability, and innovative development models that are redefining how freestyle disciplines grow and thrive. Held alongside the major international event FISE Montpellier, the 2025 edition of the Urban Sports Summit will take place on Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30. Over two dynamic days, participants will experience a unique mix of conferences, workshops, and immersive sessions, all while witnessing Olympic urban disciplines in action and engaging with the leaders who are driving the evolution of these sports.
Today we are diving back into the history of Supercross BMX! There is so much good information in these interviews that I can't fit it all in a single video. Part three is getting pumped out next.
UNITED WHEELS APPOINTS MICHAEL GONZALEZ TO LEAD BMX PRODUCT STRATEGY
United Wheels (UW), the parent company of Huffy, Niner, Batch and Buzz Bicycles, today announces that Michael Gonzalez has joined the team as Category Manager of BMX Product Management. As BMX Category Manager, Gonzalez will lead United Wheels’ initiatives to drive innovation, enhance BMX product strategy, and advance solutions to meet the needs of riders and retailers across the globe.
A former professional BMX rider and seasoned veteran in the bicycle industry, Gonzalez brings deep expertise in complete bicycle product management, sales strategy and aftermarket product development. Gonzalez’ experience includes product leadership roles at Odyssey BMX, Sunday Bikes, Fairdale Bikes, and Full Factory Distribution (Bear Corp.), and SE Bikes (Advanced Sports Inc). His tenure in the industry spans complete bicycle product management, collaboration with worldwide distributors, aligning sales strategies with product launches, and direct involvement in quality control, supplier relations and team management.
“It’s an exciting time for BMX and a perfect time to welcome Mike to the United Wheels team,” said John Fowler, SVP of Product Development, Engineering, Quality and Design, United Wheels. “His deep-rooted experience in the BMX category, strategic vision and passion for developing the highest-quality products will be instrumental in growing our brands in the BMX market.”
“It’s an absolute honor to join United Wheels and to have the opportunity to lead product
Blackout Distribution is now hiring for an in-house Receptionist / Office Assistant position starting at $18/hr, to welcome all customers. Blackout is looking for someone passionate about customer satisfaction, with a friendly personality, to add to the Blackout family of brands!
-Location: Rochester, New York
-Available: Immediately
-Position: Full Time & Preferred In-House
-Wages: Competitive Base Pay
-Benefits: Health Care Options, Dental Option, HSA, 401K, Paid Vacation Time, Bonus Plan, Free Product Allowance
Addressing the GT Bicycles Situation. It has taken me a while to comment on GT bicycles shutting down (or going on pause.) I kept having people ask if I would address the situation so I thought it was finally time. I love the GT brand and hope that one day they will return to their former glory but for the time being it looks like they will go the way of some other brands that are owned by Pon.
Tariffs, BMX Industry, & More With Chris Moeller - MooreBMX 060
Chris Moeller is a living legend. He is the CEO of Fit Bike Co and S&M Bikes which was started over 35 years ago! Chris was the first official guest on the MooreBMX podcast and with all of the hysteria surrounded Trump Tariffs he is the perfect person to talk about this subject with.
Vacancy: Store employee Soulcycle BMX Shop
Location: Weteringschans 221, Amsterdam
Hours: 6 to 7 hours per week
Language: Dutch
Do you watch the latest BMX videos during your breakfast? Do you go to school on your BMX so that you can go to the skate park as quickly as possible? And is your clothing often stained with grease? Then we have the perfect job for you! Soulcycle BMX Shop is looking for a motivated store employee.
What are you going to do?
-You advise customers about BMX bicycles and parts
-You replenish the store with new products and share photos and information about new items on our website and social media
Inside a Multi Million Dollar Rider Owned BMX Bike Company [ CULT ] - Peep Game by Steve Croteau
I went down to Cult to drop off some Clubhouse exclusive Peep Game Gear (shown at the end of the video) and figured I'd try and get a little behind the scenes on your favorite BMX brand. Cult & Robbie Morales are as core BMX as it gets and I hope you guys are into what we got out of them in this video.
While out in California for DirtyFest, we met Larry Alvarado from Stacked BMX! He invited us out to his shop and so once DirtyFest was done, we sped on over to his shop in Riverside to learn more about him and to check out his digs. Larry has an extensive background in BMX and it was a pleasure to get a chance to talk with him and learn more about his story.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.