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Photo Gallery: The Street Series 2017

July 27, 2017 by Purcey

On Saturday, July 22nd, The Street Series presented by Monster Energy took over the streets of North Philadelphia in support of National BMX Day. The event brought riders from around the world to the city of Philadelphia for the final Street Series. Kyle Dipilla was on hand during the event on our behalf and shot a substantial amount of photos for inclusion in this gallery. You can view the gallery after the jump which includes choice shots of Mike Guth, Dan Conway, Casey Starling, Matt Blew, Tom Dugan, Jeff Purdy, Justin Spriet and many more. Don’t forget to check out Kyle’s photography website to view more of his work by clicking here.

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The Street Series 2017 | Ride BMX

July 26, 2017 by Purcey

Earlier today, Ride BMX uploaded their recap video of The Street Series that was held this past weekend (July 22nd) in the streets of Philadelphia in support of National BMX Day. Justin Benthien was on hand during the event on behalf of Ride BMX and filmed and edited the nearly fourteen minute raw footage style video. Congratulations once again to “Mad” Mike Guth on taking home the ring at the final Street Series. Click play and check out some choice moves throughout the day by Dan Conway, Mad Mike, Jeff Purdy, Justin Spriet, Tom Dugan, Van Homan, Casey Sterling and many more.

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Random Mix | JIB: Tape #4

July 26, 2017 by Purcey

The second mix and fourth section from “Jib: Tape #4” has been uploaded to the Jib Vimeo page. The mix features riding from Cody Neiswender, Matt Smith, Josh Stair, Chris Andrijiw, Anthony Villani, Justin Benthien, Kevin Bass, Tommy Gunn, Mike O’Donnell, Matt Spencer aka Tenna, Jersey Joe, Jamie Barnhart, Tony Meeks, Sean Carroll aka Chickenwang, Joe Kirschenbaum and Brain Donahue. Don’t forget to keep it locked right here for more sections from “JIB: Tape #4” as they are released online.

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The Street Series 2017 | Anthony Panza

July 25, 2017 by Purcey

Anthony Panza along with a couple of friends took the bus from Chinatown in New York City to Center City, Philadelphia to partake in The Street Series in support of National BMX Day. Panza has uploaded a new vlog from The Street Series documenting his entire trip and the days action. The video is well filmed and edited with a duration that’s just shy of nineteen minutes although it takes about six minutes to get to the footage from The Street Series. Click play and check out the savagery and don’t forget to hit Panza’s YouTube channel and subscribe for more videos.

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The Street Series 2017 | Brendan Mulrooney

July 24, 2017 by Purcey

Casey Starling – Double Peg Grind
Photo: Brendan Mulrooney

This past weekend, Brendan Mulrooney made his way to Philadelphia for The Street Series along with hundreds of other BMX riders in celebration of National BMX Day. Despite the mayhem, heat and photographers clawing for position, Brendan managed to turn out a really well shot gallery of photos for the BMX Union website which you can check out here. After you are done make sure you check out Brendan’s website for more of his work and don’t forget to check back here for more coverage of The Street Series.

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In The Cut – The Street Series 2017

July 23, 2017 by Purcey

DIG’s latest installment in their ‘In The Cut’ series takes aim at The Street Series which invaded the streets of Philadelphia yesterday (July 22nd.) Rob Dolecki was on hand during the event to capture some of the madness on DIG’s behalf. The event turned out hundreds of BMX riders that took over the streets (and rooftops) of North Philadelphia for their chance to win the ring and celebrate National BMX Day. In the end, Mike Guth took home the ring with some heavy moves throughout the day including a big 180 over a handrail and a backwards rail to 180 out.

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Ride PA BMX – Issue #1

July 22, 2017 by Purcey

To coincide with National BMX Day, we are proud to announce the official launch of our new zine. Ride PA BMX Issue #1 will be available in mid to late August and spans the Spring / Summer of 2017. The zine is 5.5″ x 8.5″, printed in full color on gloss paper and features over 60 pages of original content from the Pennsylvania BMX scene. A digital release of the zine will also be available for free once copies of the zine have sold out.

Special thanks to all the photographers, riders, writers and Matt Smith. You can check out a complete list of the zines contents after the jump.

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Featured Photo: Eric Capone

July 21, 2017 by Purcey

Eric Capone cooling off during the Berks X Alive Industries jam.
Photo: Brendan Mulrooney

Our ‘Featured Photo’ updates have been few and far between lately but we couldn’t pass up on this one. Brendan Mulrooney shot the above photo of Eric Capone taking a moment to cool off from the summertime heat in true Philadelphia fashion, by hopping through an illegally opened fire hydrant during the Berks X Alive Industries jam last month. The spurting water in for foreground as well as the rainbow colored curbs, poles, flags and brightly colored houses in the background provided by the ‘Gayborhood’ section of Philadelphia really make the photo come alive.

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Photo Gallery: FBM // Catty Woods 4th Of July

July 8, 2017 by Purcey

The annual Catty Woods 4th of July Jam was held on Tuesday, July 4th. Some inclement weather over the weekend threatened the jam but the locals prevailed in having the trails ready to roll in time. Some of the FBM crew was on hand for the event and a gallery of photos shot by Steve Crandall and Ryan Hoey has been uploaded to the FBM website. You can view the complete gallery of photos which includes some shots of the locals custom FBM and Steadfast builds, after the jump.

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Nick Bott | JIB: Tape #4

July 7, 2017 by Purcey

Nick Bott’s standout section from “Jib: Tape #4” is the third section from the video to be uploaded to the Jib Vimeo account. Nick’s section transitions perfectly from the preceding Stink Pit section of the video. From start to finish Nick’s section is full of solid riding (some of the videos best in my opinion) and bangers. Be on the lookout for more sections from “Jib: Tape #4” right here as they are released online.

Don’t forget to read our in depth review of “Jib: Tape #4” by clicking here.

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Photo Gallery: Berks x Alive Industry Jam

July 4, 2017 by Purcey

On Saturday, July 2nd, Berks Street BMX Shop and Alive Industry threw a joint jam in the City of Philadelphia. The jam included Alive Industry riders Rehito Murata & Ryutaro Higa from Japan and locals Brendon Reith & Knick Smith. Steve Tassone has uploaded a gallery of photos from the event which can be viewed on the Berks Street website or after the jump.

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Vans BMX Pro Cup Coverage

July 3, 2017 by Purcey

Jamie Cooper-Ellis, Brandon Loupos and Ronnie Napolitan.
Photo: Colin Mackay

The final Regional Qualifier for the Vans BMX Pro Cup was hosted at Woodward East on June 29th with qualifying held the day prior (June 28th). The contest took place inside Woodward’s newly renovated concrete bowl, The Cage. The event was an all out battle between sixty riders for the invite to the first-ever Vans BMX Pro Cup World Championship in Huntington Beach, CA this August. In the end, Woodward local Ronnie Napolitan emerged victorious taking first place with Jamie Cooper-Ellis coming in second and Brandon Loupos in third.

We have assembled some of the coverage from the Vans BMX Pro Cup for your viewing pleasure after the jump.

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