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To celebrate Headlights' debut, we're dropping the intro and Johnny's mind-melting section online for just 24 hours. If you like Johnny's part, please do us a favor and spend $10 for the full 50 minute video by hitting the link below...- RIDE BMX

The Rollback: a BMX Podcast episode thirty-four with Brandon Loupos.

I am a rider outside of Raleigh, NC and was hoping you might be able to share the story of a local pro and close friend who is currently fighting to regain a new kind of normalcy following a sustained major concussion.

Jordan Prince gained the moniker the “Prince of Pain” after one particular injury sustained at a contest where a failed flair-to-transfer landed flat-to-face – resulting in reconstructive surgery and permanent hardware.   This title also applies to the sheer number of concussions he has managed to walk away from, currently numbering in the dozens.  Some accidents had been worse than others, some with visible scarring, but those hidden beneath the surface have become the most troubling in recent weeks.

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and repeat concussions have been the buzzwords over the past couple of years especially in the wake of Dave Mirra’s struggle and untimely death.  This event left a gaping hole in the riding community and continues to resonate.  Mirra’s story, however, has resulted in an increased awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and heightened concern of consequence when fellow riders experience repeated blows to the head.

Jordan had been on an upwards trajectory, not only increasing the power behind his tricks, but pushing

Max Price, welcome to the fam. Shouts to Crucial and Seventies for holding it down and helping make this happen.

Highlights show from the SIMPLE SESSION 2018 BMX STREET & BMX PARK

Kids from around the country made the trip out to Woodward West in Tehachapi, California to compete in the Hot Wheels Junior Open. An open skateboard and BMX contest for kids 16 and under, where all ability levels are welcome! Take a behind the scenes look at the 3-day Junior Open through the eyes of competitors Gavin Bottger, Lazer Crawford, Roman Hager, Nobacel Villalobos, Carlin Makibbin and Sean Curliss.

Jeff Purdy closes out Daily Grind's ReRouting DVD with four minutes of non stop hammers. If you're not familiar with Jeff, pay attention because he is a serious force on two wheels!

Mike Vitatoe recently threw together a bunch of leftovers from S&M’s - Hot Dogs Who Can’t Read and DailyGrind - “ReRouting” DVD's. He has got some new stuff in the works, but leaves us with some bangers to fill The Void!

From Brian's recent BMX hall of fame introduction speech: "So how the hell did I get here? I didn't mean to, I didn't want to be the best this, or the fastest that, I just liked riding my bike. I just wanted to have fun and that's what I did. I ended up riding so much that I got good at it" Nowadays Brian is well on his way to becoming a Doctor of Physical therapy. Not bad for a guy who's only real job was painting BMX frames at Cycle Craft in the early 90's. Nearly 30 years into his career, Brian is still out here living the dream.