Bart de Jong
Love the vibe of this mix video from Jacob Lowe / Grip it Rip It and his Denver bros. With clips from NE, IA, TX, AZ, CA, it's got a bit of everything, even some Super 8. "Up In Thin Air features riding from Matt Childers, Colin Post, and Evan Johnson. Filmed all across the country during countless road trips, weekend missions, skatepark chills, alley way cruises, and school yard sessions over the past few years." - Jacob Lowe
Name: Michael Gray
Age: 24
Hometown: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada
Sponsors: Haro bikes, Premium products, Vans, Demolition, The Space Brace, Sensus grips
You've lived in San Diego for a few years now, how is that treating you?
Mike: It's a dream come true. California is a truly amazing place, and an absolute Mecca for bmx and pretty much everything. Next level food. Nice to stay warm all year too and be able to work with all the best media dudes daily. I really enjoy living there.
Still you manage to organise events back in Canada. What's the main reason you're doing that?
Mike: I started an event called Canadian BMX Day a few years back, and the main purpose for our event is to give the local Toronto scene an amazing opportunity to win some prizes and have the most fun day
Elite Men:
1. Romain Mahieu
2. Jérémy Rencurel
3. Damien Godet
4. Vincent Pelluard
5. Mathis Ragot Richard
6. Simon Lukie
7. Roberto Cristofoli
8. Theo Chapelle
Elite Women:
1. Mariana Pajon
2. Mathilde Doudoux
3. Marine Lacoste
4. Charlotte Morot
5. Manon Valentino
6. Charlotte Devolder
7. Christelle Boivin
Make It Happen BMX Video - Full length Greg Illingworth. Over 14 months I travelled the globe with a hand picked group of the world's best BMX riders, cinematrographer (William Evans) & photographer (George Marshall). We all shared one simple idea – explore, ride, document. Destinations: China, Argentina, South Africa Riders: Greg Illingworth, Gary Young, Tammy Mccarley, Brian Kachinsky, Ed Zunda, Josh Harrington, Kevin Kalkoff, Paul Ryan, Ben Hennon, Matt Priest, Matthias Dandois and Maxime Charveron. The Make It Happen book and video are the culmination of their travels.
I've kept my mouth shut about this sponsor, But this video will be the announcement of NEW SPONSORSHIP with FIST gloves. I took a quick flight from Queensland to Tasmania to start work on my new signature glove. Meet the man behind all the hard work SAM MOORE and ride with the locals at EC skatepark and even had a quick MT bike session.. You will see me in Tazzie a lot more in the near future. Thanks Sam and Fist for there amazing trip.
Vans celebrates its long-lasting BMX heritage with the debut of the Style 112 Pro in team rider Dakota Roche’s signature colorway. Available now, the Style 112 Pro is built with proven Vans UltraCush technology to fit the demands of BMX’s heaviest street rider, Dakota Roche. Dakota Roche’s signature Style 112 Pro is featured in the Vans California Native Collection, designed in black suede and a contrasting burnt olive Sidestripe. Built with Vans’ original waffle outsole and Duracap reinforced uppers, this silhouette delivers unrivaled durability and a firm no-slip grip. The Style 112 Pro was inspired by feedback from the Vans BMX team, employing Vans Vulc Lite construction and UltraCush HD sockliners to keep the foot close to the pedal while providing the highest level of impact cushioning needed for Dak’s unforgiving riding style.
Adrenaline couple Barry Nobles & Caroline Buchanan are on a thrill seeking action packed adventure. With their competitive natures, need for speed, enthusiasm and sense of fun, the power couple are living the ride of their lives. Balancing standing on top of the worlds most competitive BMX and mountain bike podiums and defending world titles, they are always making life interesting and pushing the adrenaline boundaries! Their two wheel journey has some horsepower to it too as they travel iconic roads riding Harley Davidsons.
Watch as their extreme lifestyles showcase overcoming fears, pushing their bodies and abilities on two wheels, traveling to the worlds tourism hot spots and having fun filled action packed adventures off the beaten trail!
“2017 for us is all about #LivingTheRide and dominating against the world riding everything 2 wheels!”
Alex Valentino is a bad ass human being. It was awesome to watch him go in so hard for his Still United section (especially barspinning the Barca wedge with severe meat paw) and all with that classic French vavavoom. Enjoy his extra clips and behind-the-scenes in the latest episode of the Still United Files.
Sign up for the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Malaga. Limited spots available.
Event Dates: May 5-7, 2017
Venue: Skatepark Malaga Ruben Alcantara Malaga, Spain
Participants: Up to 80 riders total (men and women)
If 5 or more women are confirmed, they will ride in their own heat in the Regional Qualifier semi-final
Age: 16 years + (Minors must have a parent or guardian complete registration on-site)
Entry Fee: $50 US (Paid at event registration, cash only)
Course: Concrete park
– Helmets are required for all practices and competitions
– 20″ BMX bikes only
– RQ registration is open to riders from all countries
Regional Qualifiers (RQ): Cash and prizes to the top 10
– Top 10 Regional Qualifiers advance to the Vans BMX Pro Cup Spain Semi-Final
– Top 3 Regional Qualifiers also earn an invite to the Vans BMX Pro Cup World Championship at the Vans US Open in Huntington Beach, CA
• RQ 1st place – Flight/Hotel for Vans US Open, $1000 US
• RQ 2nd place – Hotel for Vans US Open, $600 US
• RQ 3rd place – Hotel for Vans US Open, $400 US
In association with Skateland, Soulcycle BMX Shop organises the ‘SOULCYCLE X SKATELAND - APRIL FOOL’S DAY BMX JAM’ as a promotion kick off for the Urban Sports Week Amsterdam 2017. During the day there will be best trick contests in jam format for kids and amateurs! There will be a “Nail The Rail” contest for the PRO riders! The complete setup includes a handrail, banks, downledges and more! *DJ KING KOEN will play some sick tunes during the “Nail The Rail” jam!
With the April Fool’s Day BMX Jam we want to include the whole BMX scene! Whether you are a little shredder or an old one, a beginner or an advanced rider, there will be a best trick contest for your level and age! Besides that we want to involve new people into BMX and show them what BMX is all about! Fun, good times, going crazy and SHRED YOUR BIKE! Don’t miss this jam because going to be OFF THE HOOK!
Do you want to join the SOULCYCLE X SKATELAND - APRIL FOOL’S BMX JAM? Sign up here:
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.