Matt Smith at The Yea has composed an article for the DIG BMX site titled ‘Nickname and Shame’. The article gives some insight into some of the more notable characteristics of BMX riders and labels them accordingly with a nickname. There is also some pretty cool artwork that accompanies each of the examples before providing you with details about each of these generic BMX riding traits most of us are guilty of.
This week’s ‘Photo Of The Week’ features a sequence of Dan Conway making the most of an uprail to flat rail at the Beverly Hills Middle School in Upper Darby, PA. Photography by Dennis Bunn.
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In celebration of BMX Day on July 18th, Sam Downs has released the trailer for the upcoming Hothead BMX three part series ‘Not For Nothing’. Each part of the series will be released one by one over the next few months. Filmed mostly in NYC and the surrounding tri-state areas.
Brendan Mulrooney has updated his Flickr account. The update includes several photos of Paul Horan both on and off his bike. Brendan and Paul have become somewhat welly known for seeking out wild spots all across the county. Make sure you follow them on Instagram @barack_obrendan and @paulhoranbmx for more adventures and hard to find spots.
The classic Atown Trash ‘Dutch Master’ sticker is back in the streets. Atown Trash dropped a new web promo for the stickers return earlier today featuring Knick Smith, Pat Quinn, Sanchez, Fateem Williams, Dustin Clewell, Josh Stair, McLovin’ and more. Don’t forget to follow the Atown Trash Instagram @atowntrash_official.
East Coast Destruction just dropped a new edit online featuring Grant Bass. ‘Legalize Ranch’ was edited and filmed by Nilo Hodge during a golden hour session at the Bethlehem Skateplaza. Although the duration of the edit just squeaks by the one minute mark, Grant manages to pack in some pretty creative lines and tricks.
The Wheelmill will be holding a ‘Game of B.I.K.E. Tournament’ on Saturday, July 11th, 2015. The tournament will begin at 1pm with registration and practice at 10am. The tournament will feature guest pro BMX riders including Van Homan, Ryan Wert, Zak Early, Mason Ritter and Jeremy Ball. For more information including registration fees, classes, and sponsors make sure you check out The Wheelmill website for full details.
This week’s ‘Photo Of The Week’ features Eric Capone getting America all over an infamous pillar setup in Center City, Philadelphia. Photography by Dennis Bunn. Don’t forget to follow Eric @ericcapone and Dennis @instabunn on Instagram for more.
The Yea have updated their website with another installment of ‘Photos From The Weekend’. Some of the Jib BMX crew including Pat Schlitzer, Jonathan Schimpf and Steve Tassone road tripped out for a weekend of ping pong and riding spots. Make sure you head over to The Yea to read more and check out all the photos from the weekend.
Brendan Mulrooney has updated his Flickr account. The update includes a handful of photos recently shot by Brendan at FDR and the Chester ledges with Jeff Purdy (pictured above) and Jesse Romano. You can check out all the photos by clicking here and don’t forget to follow Brendan @barack_obrendan, Jeff @juffpurdy666 and Jesse @jesserips666 on Instagram for more.
The Union has posted a new photo gallery by Chris Marshall. The gallery is composed of some of Marshall’s recent work including shots of Ryan Niranonta (pictured above), Zack Gerber, Jeff With Glasses, Mikey “Smallfry” Almodovar, Vin Crispino and more.
Here is a new edit featuring Rainer Etzweiler filmed over the Winter / Spring between Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore and more. You can catch Rainer in our upcoming web-series ‘Quaker State’ due out late this summer and don’t forget to follow him @raineretz on Instagram for more.
