Name: Chu Leung 'Smokey"
Age: 26
Hometown: Hong Kong
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Cavskrew Bike Shop, Cult crew
The FAT favorite list:
-Spot to ride: everything in the street
-BMX video: SHADOW CONSPIRACY - WHAT COULD GO WRONG
-Web video: TALK IS CHEAP
-Food: Rice
-Twitter to follow: @smokey_chu
-Person on Instagram: @smokeyxlc
-Travel destination: Where I've never been
-Riders to ride with: All the homiess
-Movie: 南洋十大邪術/ The Eternal Evil Of Asia, haha
-Colour: Green
-Shoes: Vans
-Bike company: Cult crew
Chris James' death-defying, ender section from Colony's latest full-length video, Take A Ticket.
Like a mirage in the desert, China lured us in with promises of dream spots and endless rail setups, but upon arrival we soon realised everything is miles away and the rails built with paper-thin aluminium.
Name: Jeff Upshaw (Big Jeff)
Age: 32
Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
Sponsors: Driven Cycling Academy, Ride 100%, Chase, Avian, Profile, Blot out, Lead, CIrcle E clothing, ODI, Tioga, Nirvana, Shady Rays
You've been on the BMX bike since you were 7 years old. What's your current status within BMX?
Jeff Upshaw: Correct, I started in BMX shortly after my 7th B-day. Currently competing in the Elite men class. With a lot of the events canceling, I am enjoying the extra time having fun with new gym work
We build up a fresh Incarnate V2 in Ultra Gloss white and throw some sample parts in the mix to spice it up even more.
Get an inside look at Dennis Enarson's backyard BMX park!
Riding our new Meybo Bikes at the BMX Track Papendal.
Daniel Dhers discusses owning a skatepark that can't legally be open, staying motivated with no events in site, and much more.
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, is proud to partner with triple-threat BMX team rider Dennis Enarson to put his spin on the Old Skool Pro BMX, featuring first-of-its-kind WAFFLECUP BMX construction that’s been designed, tested and approved by today’s top riders. Representing Dennis’ renowned abilities, refined aesthetic and focus on mental clarity when riding, the Enarson Old Skool Pro BMX leans on an earthy olive/gum colorway, and is debossed with a hand-drawn mandala based on one of Dennis’ tattoos, which was created by longtime friend, fellow rider and tattoo artist, Thomas Hooper.
“His tattoos always mean a lot to me and it’s nice to put some of his work on the shoe,” Enarson comments. “These are strong shoes that are hard to mess up, and I dig them more and more as they age, which I don’t think I’ve ever said about any shoe in my life —especially with how hard I can be on them. The colors and materials make this the perfect shoe for shredding, camping, or just stompin’ around.”
Specifically created with the BMXer in mind, WAFFLECUP BMX provides unrivaled support and durability without sacrificing precious pedalfeel. A herringbone underlayer adds a second life beneath Vans’ classic gum rubber compound that has a more rigid flex pattern – all reinforced like a tank.
Name: Justin Kimmann
Sponsors: Meybo/BMX24Seven – BOX Components – Tioga – HT Components – Pro Gate Europe – WLM Design – Gulf Nederland – Droomparken
Mechanic: Willie Meijer
When's the last time you took your bike to the track?
Justin Kimmann: I received my new bike on July 10th and rode it straight away at the SX Track at Papendal.