We are really excited to present you the first episode of the « Vans Tribes Project » that is taking place in the BMX Mecca, Barcelona.
If you grew up riding bmx on the central coast between the years of 2005 - 2010 the name Luke Bowerman would be the most talked about, Luke was and still is a top rider but since a leg injury and starting a family he took a step back from competitions but never gave up riding the bike,
Our last web edit of Bowerman was filmed in 2011.
STRIKE while the iron's hot. Put a prime cutty spot or a big setup in front of Broc Raiford, and he'll take advantage of it. Enjoy!
During the Profile Neighborhood Crawl in Richmond, Shane Leeper's house was our home base. Each morning started with a warm up on his ramp, followed with another at the closing of the day. Clips of Dre Tylee, Bobby Proctor, Shane and Dillon Leeper, and James Lukas.
Hop in the whip with Ethan Corriere and Justin Spriet for a mid week spot search and skatepark session.
Ben was down in Hastings for the new year and linked up for an evening at the Source Park, here's what he got up to! He is currently riding Alex Valentino's new signature "Auto Portrait" frame, which will be available to buy online very soon and from all your favourite United Bike Co stockists.
First and definitely not last trip to BCN. 28/10 - 4/11 2021
NILE WILSON RODE A BMX AND JUMPED HOW HIGH?! by Olympic BMX Champion Beth Shriever.
HELL. YES. We've got a sick one for you from the crew at Animal Bikes. Suspicious Minds has sections from Ryan Howard, Steven Hamilton and Nick Seabasty, along with a mix from the squad, featuring Harrison Arcari, Justin Shorty, Martin Ochoa, Clay Johnson, Latane Coghill, Bo Bowen, Chris Silva, Jake Coulson, Dev Herring, Matt Skaggs, Adem Gunaydin, Greg Moliterno, Justin Benthien, Mike Guth and Demarcus Paul. Perfect pre-riding hype!
During an era where they had one of the most revered and well-rounded teams in modern-day BMX, etnies released the full length video “CHAPTERS” in 2017. With 35 trips over a period of three years, throughout 15 countries, at both legendary and new spots, the team shared good times, friendships, sometimes adversity, and have shed blood, sweat, and tears, along with groundbreaking and sometimes downright scary feats.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.