DIG ISSUE 71: TABLE OF CONTENTS

016 IGNITION: Dinosaur Jr BMX-alikes and Nike 6.0 flying under the online radar in London.

026 DIG THIS: A homage to ‘the best street hip ever’, 10 things you didn’t know about Fly Bikes, & Australian multi-tasker Cooper Brownlee.

032 VIDEOSTORE: Deadline do Atlanta and Joe Stakun talks about the FBM documentary…

038 THE TONY CARDONA INTERVIEW: A wide awake coffee nightmare with pull quotes aplenty. Definitely one of the best interviews that we’ve ran in a while.

054 NEW DAY RISING: Gav Shortall, Lee Dennis, Jeff Klugiewicz, Aaron Smith & Phil De Matia: Five guys on the brink of having even more fun with bike riding than
they’ve had already…

084 PRODUCTIVITY: New goods from Fly, Federal, Mankind, Profile, Sunday, BSD and Kink.

094 LOW PROFILE: Ian Brook, Ryan Herbach & more…

036 THE CONVOLUTED TALES OF LELAND THURMAN: Why can’t all roadtrip stories be like this?

130 LOST FOR WORDS: Photos that are still too good for the internet…

138 DIGITAL CRUNCH: The real BMX world in full effect.

140 SENT ITEMS: Vic Murphy leaves it late…

142 UNSOUND: Liverpool’s Nowhere Fast. The kids WILL have their say…

144 BACKCHAT: Seth Kimbrough’s weird life.

DIG 71* is out now in UK and will be available worldwide by mid-July.
*All copies include an awesome Tony Cardona poster. Dont miss it…

Josh Betley has a pretty funny video bike check up on BNQT.com with his Felt setup, which according to Josh is called a ‘Mushroom Jetski’! Take a look below.

Go to BNQT for more videos.

Interview with Josh Suhre and Sherwin Ghaffarkhan...

Why a V2 of the infamous Random Wrench?
Josh: The original Random Wrench was designed a few years before Sherwin and I were working at DK. I think the original idea was great. We took some of the ideas and feedback from over the years and employed it into a matured, more restrained form.

Sherwin: Since the first Random Wrench was designed several years ago, products have changed and thus so should the products used to maintain them. 

Was there a goal when you set out to redesign the RW?
Josh: On my side of the design process, I was focused initially on the ergonomics and aesthetics of the form, then the information design and packaging. We wanted something in the end that would decisively be an improvement over the popular original version.

Sherwin: It seems in the end, the goal is to have it be something that you would use yourself. In this case that you can use to fix your bicycle or fend off zombies…

Do you have a specific design process (start with sketches, or research, then work your way forward)?
Josh: Personally, I began with research about feedback on the original Random Wrench, tool forms, market competition, and general purpose of the tool. From there I begin sketching some forms, working with Sherwin to develop something we are both happy with. Once a prototype is in our hands, we analyze it, test it, and make the appropriate changes.

Sherwin: There is a specific approach that I take when designing something.  To keep things short:  1. Problem/Need identification 2. Research/Analysis to fully define the first statement 3. Define a goal, so there is something to work towards.4. Then start sketching and working on concepts…share ideas with Josh to come up with a design. 5. Draw and have it Prototyped. 6. Test/Evaluate the prototype. 7. Mix thoroughly, rinse, repeat.

Are the sockets and keys it comes with interchangeable (like if i run a different size can i swap something out and have it fit generally in side the wrench?)
Sherwin: Yes, the Random Wrench is interchangeable.  It can fit a socket as large as a 19 mm.

What role did form and ergonomics play in the development?
Josh: One of the most important aspects for me was redesigning the form for the V2 so it would be easier to carry with when riding (or conform to your backpack compartments). I think the modest / simple form accomplishes that. In regards to ergonomics, we slimmed the handle down from one of the prototypes to have a circumference that was more ergonomically appropriate for the tool’s target user group. The end cap was designed to be a more functional and integrated part of the tool’s form, offering a spoke wrench with three sizes.

Is there a significant weight difference between the RW V1 and V2?
Sherwin: I have no idea? Take a poop then work on your bicycle will be the quickest way to drop weight if you are concerned about that while maintaining.

Anything worth mentioning about the metal/materials?
Sherwin: Not really. No need to bog people down with what they don’t care about.

Anything about RW V2 graphics?
Josh: I felt it was appropriate to develop a logo for the Random Wrench V2, since it has become somewhat of an iconic tool in BMX. Similar to the original, I created informational graphics about how the sockets and keys go together inside the form. The logo and informational graphics were laser etched on the exterior of the tool.

What’s the story with the “hang tag” style packaging.
Josh: The concept behind the hang tag was to provide information about what the new V2 Random Wrench offers to the user. The tag is DK branded for recognition, and provides the opportunity for interaction in a retail environment. The customer can unfold and explore the progressing information within the panels of the tag. The hang tag provides a more exclusive visual presence for the product in a retail environment.

How much does a V2 cost?
Sherwin: It retails around $32.99

Check out www.dkbicycles.com for more info on the DK Random Wrench V2. Available through all major mail order and bike shops.

Sherwin’s desk.

This year’s Nike 6.0 Media Apprentice has now come to a close and the winner is Richard Forne with this great edit of Nike rider Alex Kennedy. You may remember Richard’s previous work from videos like ‘One More Brew’ and ‘Us and Them’. Check out his winning edit below along with a quick interview with the man himself. To find out more go to: www.mpora.com

Soul BMX have a good edit online from the Street People Jam which was held in Paris, France last weekend. It features Geoff Slattery, Nigel Sylvester, Edwin Delarosa and more. Go here to watch that.

‘Santa Cruz’ Jordan.

DATE: 29-30th May
LOCATION: San Jose, CA
WORDS AND PHOTOS: Kyle Emery Peck

After watching a series of web videos displaying the progression in construction of the first ever all wooden double contest, starring Nor Cal legend Ryan Nyquist, the spirit behind his eyes persuaded me to get a media pass and shoot some photos of the 2 day event. On the first day, I ended up getting down to San Jose pretty early, and mostly watched practice. The bigger name guys were getting through the 8 pack of doubles almost every try, and there were also a bunch of locals committed to getting through the large, intimidating doubles. One local ironically named Endo tagged the landing from the roll in and got knocked out on his first run. It ended a lot of peoples spirit in competing in the contest. As the sun got lower in the sky i took a few snaps of the brave “warriors” catching air and whipping it out. 

That night I ended up crashing in the basement of sjbmx.com blogger Beerman’s parent’s house. There were no windows and no lights on in the morning so I had absolutely no idea what time it was, but when we all got up, we had started at a more than decent hour. The qualifying didn’t start till 3 or something, so I rode a little street plaza style park a couple blocks away for a bit. When I returned for the qualifying round, I remember MC Grotbags on the mic announcing the riders in each group, and a bunch had decided not to enter. I think it was partly due to Endo crashing the day before, and sight of other people getting wrecked. By the time finals got around, I was running around trying to get pictures from different angles of each colossal jump. Finals ended up going rather fast, some highlights of the day included Joel Husely getting completely kicked out back flipping the first double and bringing it back to hit the rest of the pack. I also witnessed a first, a cliffhanger on the last double. It took the dude a few tries to get it all the way extended but he got it, and I snatched a picture of it. I also saw a few new tricks from Anthony Napolitlan. He cranked out a vicious 360 triple tailwhip, and 360 indian. The winner TJ Ellis, rode well all day, his highlights included boosty front flips, nothings to tailwhip, and backflip no foot can can. 

All in all I’m happy I went, I saw a bunch of new tricks that I didn’t know were even possible, and no one was taken out too hard, except for Endo. I think this contest really humbled a lot of riders. The jumps were really made for ‘warriors’. -Kyle Emery Peck

Unknown cliffhanger.

Spectators on the inside.

TJ Ellis, frontflip.

View from roll in.

UFO air.

Unknown no foot cancan flip.

Greg Smee has a quick Q+A up on the Profile site which is worth a read if you liked his recent ‘Day at Cassleberry’ video.

Mike Hinkens- Sun Ringle from GrantC on Vimeo.

In Madera news, Mike Hinkens has this new edit online for Sun Rims and also some photos of a few hidden spots he found in Chicago on the Madera site.

ProperBikeCo. Mike Miller 09 edit from Proper BMX Co on Vimeo.

Mike Miller has a sweet new edit up on the Proper Bikes site with a load of riding from around his area. Filmed and edited by Sam Barrow.

DATE: June 20th 2009
LOCATION: Corroios, Portugal
WORDS: Paulo Martins
PHOTOS: Miguel Pestana

The Deserto Jam/ Corroios, Portugal Street Jam went down this past Saturday. Besides the really hot day (+35º C) a conservative estimate was about 50 people showed up for the day-long jam (that’s a lot of people for a real street only jam, over here) on the outskirts of Corroios, Alto do Moinho, and Sobreda (skate park for the prizes/gifts deliverance), where the streets with really good rails, parking lots, and banks are in abundance, and riding distance from one another. We even rode the Corroios Swimming pool building, doing wall rides, grinds, and other crazy stunts, without security guards to shut down the crazyness, a lot of people from the pool came outdoors just to see what a bunch of crazy dudes where doing outside. Tons of crazy riding went down, people sent themselves from rails, gaps, tech stuff, drink stuff, at the end no one got broke, a lots of beers, water and Red Bulls went down, but no one got drunk. At the end a few ones got giveaway prizes from Dig and Green Eyes Clothing, and probably everyone left with a smile on their face (except maybe Guga after his ass had an encounter with the rail...) Check out the photos for a glimpse into some of the riding what went down. Thanks to NC, the organizer, DIG BMX and Green Eyes Clothing for the gifts and to RED BULL for the fresh drinks all day long. - Paulo Martins

Name: Randy Don Taylor
Sponsors: Mutiny Bikes, www.demolitionparts.com/, Etnies, VClub BMX
Age: 23
Height: 5’09

Frame: Dark green Mutiny Loosefer 20.666
Fork: Demolition Chris Doyle
Bars: Glams
Grips: Indian grippers
Bar ends: Demolition
Stem: Demolition prototype
Brake Lever: none
Brake: None
Seat: Cockpit pivotal
Seat Post: Animal
Clamp: Integrated
Cranks: Demolition Medial
Sprocket: Demolition F-1
Pedals: Demolition Team magnesium
Chain: Shadow
Rear Wheel: Demolition Mary or Ashley
Front Wheel: Demolition Mary or Ashley
Pegs: Demolition
Rear Tire: Demolition Zeppelin
Front Tire: Demolition Baja
Weight of bike: 27?

Modifications:
27” bars, tight cranks.

Describe your personal bike setup:
I don’t know; probably perfect.

Describe the contents of your personal bike tool bag.
Lost ‘em.

What part do you wear through the quickest?
Tubes.

What part do you break most often? 
Spokes.

Do you patch flat tires or get new tubes?
Would patch if I didn’t have new one.

Which parts are you paranoid about breaking?
Chain, of course.

Where do your parts go when you’re done with them?
To hell.

Who builds your wheels? Anything special about them?
Demolition factory built.

Left side drive or right side drive?
Rsd.

Plastic pedals or metal?
Metal.

Photos by Rob Dolecki

Issue 19 of Love BMX Online Magazine is now live. In this issue there’s a big interview with dirt rider Dudo Antalik from Slovakia, reports from the Czech Bike Hall contest volume 5, Riviera Ninja Spin from Monaco and Carhartt Canaria trip. There is also an English version available. Go to www.lovebmx.cz and have a look.

Name: Alex Platt
Sponsors: Proper Bike Co, The Garden
Your height? 6’1

Frame: Street frame prototype
Fork: ProperBikeCo.
Bars: ProperBikeCo.Team
Grips: Animal
Bar ends: ProperBikeCo.
Stem: ProperBikeCo. Top load prototype
Seat: Ilegal pivotal
Seat Post: Ilegal pivotal
Cranks: Ilegal
Sprocket: Proper 25t
Pedals: Odyssey plastic
Chain: Ilegal
Rear Wheel: 36h ProperBikeCo. rim & 9t male hub
Front Wheel: 36h ProperBikeCo. rim & male hub
Pegs: Flybykes
Rear Tyre: 2.0
Front Tyre: 2.0
Weight of bike: 23 something

Modifications:
Cut bars a tiny bit.

Describe your personal bike setup:
A little on the tall side cause I’m uh tall!

Describe the contents of your personal bike tool bag. 
The tools needed to put it together and take it apart for travels.

What part do you wear through the quickest?
Pedals but it takes a while.

Do you patch flat tyres or get new tubes?
Get new tubes.

Which parts are you paranoid about breaking?
Frame or cranks.

Where do your parts go when you’re done with them? 
To my friends I grew up riding with.

Who builds your wheels?
I do, a friend at my local shop, or Barspin Ben when I’m overseas.

Anything special about them?
They’re strong as hell!

IMG have been appointed to exclusively distribute Mirraco in the UK. This will be the first complete bike company IMG have offered. Here’s a snippet from the press release:

“After 2 ½ successful years with Trek UK, in which Mirraco BMX built up a loyal following, the brand is moving distribution to IMG in Pagham, West Sussex.
As the brand has grown, it has become more important that Mirraco becomes a focus for a business for whom BMX is its sole interest, and Trek UK is pleased to appoint such a dynamic and progressive company like IMG as an exclusive distributor. With Mirraco moving to IMG, both companies can concentrate on their core business and with IMG’s focused dealer base, the brand can increase its visibility and distribution, meaning you are more likely to see it in a specialist BMX shop near you.”

For more info go to www.imgdistribution.co.uk

Federal have a new product range online now. New additions include a Davey Watson designed frame, a revised HD fork and a low slung street frame called the Twilight HT. Go to www.federalbikes.com for info.

The new range is currently available in:

USA - Tip Plus BMX www.tipplusbmx.com
Malaysia / Indonesia - Twenty Incho www.20incho.com
Hong Kong / China / Thailand - DJ BMX Co www.djbmx.com

In other Federal news, you can win Ty Morrow’s recent frame and fork setup. Go here to find out how to enter.

You can see the whole line on Mutiny‘s site.

The BMX Worlds in Cologne, Germany are coming up soon (10-12 July) and the list of riders attending is already pretty wild. For more info and tickets go to: www.bmxworlds.de

Here’s what the organizers had to say:

“Many of this year’s contestants weren’t even born when the first BMX contest took place at the Jugendpark Köln in 1984. This year’s line-up represents the cream of the crop of finest BMX riding. Whether young guns, established pro’s or seasoned veterans, with a line-up like this anything is possible.

Next to the top-athletes from the ROCKSTAR Team, Ryan Nyquist, Dennis Enarson, Josh Harrington, Cory Nastazio, Rob Darden (all USA),Alistair Whitton, Ben Wallace (both UK), Colin Mackay and Luke Parslow (both AUS), there is also Daniel Dhers (VEN), Mark Webb, Harry Main, Zach Shaw (all UK), Ricardo Laguna (USA) and Adam Kun (HUN), who will make each of the 5 disciplines a thrilling mixture of atheltic showmanship and skill.

Especially exciting, however, is the fact this year’s vert contest is packed with athletes of only the best kind. With Jamie Bestwick, we have one of the most successful X-Games participants of the last years, who made it across the big pond for this year’s Worlds. Bestwick, who moved from the UK to the USA, will surely know how to keep it exciting between him and Simon Tabron (UK), who is also going for the title. Joining the list of aspiring world champions is Francisco x201E;Coco” Zurita from Chile (2nd place at the BMX 2008) and Vert maniac Ben Snowden (USA). All fans of BMX Vert action, beware!

But not to forget, the girls want the title just as much. We have over 20 female riders competing in 2 disciplines, Park and Flatland. Corey Coffey (USA), Irina Sadovnik (AT) and Rebecca Berg (GER) are top notch, when it comes to international female BMX riding.

Last not least, legendary 80’s Haro Freestyle team will deliver one of their furious performances. Especially among older BMX fans, Ron Wilkerson, Brian Blyther and Dave Nourie enjoy as ‘special status’ as BMX’s old school elite.
Mike Dominguez’s guest appearance will put a smile on the face of Bob Haro, founder of the team and BMX freestyle icon. And just like Bob, do yourself a favor and don’t miss the show!”

Clint and Nutter - Radiator blowout mod, fixed with a little epoxy.

Hello gypsy friends. The trip was sick, I hadn’t laughed that much in a long time. The van was running strong, we burned about 75 gal of veg. We were choreographing some doubles riding, and there were a couple slight collisions. There were many duels with sling shots and paint balls. No one has lost an eye yet. Instead of showering we stopped at any body of water to have a rinse, gypsy style. All the other crews were awesome. It was definitely the working class BMX scene on the trip. -Clint Reynolds

Look out for more on this in DIG 72.

The new turbo diesel engine in full effect.



Landon before the flood.



Remember Lou Bickle? Here is what he is up to these days.

Chris Bum checking out the sights.

Ratty spot #1.

Ratty spot #2, Nutter almost took home a hot tamale here.



Little boys at skatepark quoted saying, “I am going to marry that guy.” After seeing him shred the bike and board.



Clint sewage spillway dip.



Nutter before the dual.



Deadly accuracy.



Nutter rode the trails more on the scooter than his bike.



Shoot it in my mouth...



Nutter up shit creek… literally.



A decent representation of how the trip went. Usually Pittsburgh weather.
Photos by Jeff Allen

www.canalextremo.tv

Photo: Sandy Carson

Name: Taj Lucas Mihelich

Age: 35 till the end of august

Location: Back in Austin, Texas

Sponsors: Giant, Odyssey, Bicycle Union, Fender

We should probably start out with your biggest news. You are going to be having surgery on your back to correct some issues. How did you hurt your back? Do you have any idea of what the surgery will be like?
A while ago I hurt my back really bad and couldn’t walk for couple weeks and was in terrible pain. I got through that and did loads of rehab and got myself back into riding shape. It seems like its never really been completely together though. Ever since I’ve felt like if I pump too hard my back will give out. I hurt it again just a few weeks ago. I don’t know if its new, or the same thing, but its been pretty bad lately. I’m reduced to laying around and maybe getting a little exercise for a hour or two and paying for that with lots of pain.

I’m scheduled for a spinal fusion where they remove the ruined disc and instead use screws and plates to bolt two vertebrae together. Its pretty intense surgery, but also fairly routine. The only thing I’m really not looking forward to is 6 month recovery time.

Do you have insurance to help cover your costs for this operation? It seems like BMX has that problem.
I didn’t have insurance when I lost my spleen and the bills got up to like $44,000 by the end. I’ve stayed on insurance ever since. Insurance is such a huge headache though. I’ll still have to pay like $12,000 in the end. Its really tough to win with insurance companies thats for sure! But, its way better then it could be. I’m hoping to sell my house so that I can catch up on all these bills and stuff.

You will be off the bike for six months. What will you be doing with your time off the bike? I’d imagine you will get to know your couch pretty well.
Yeah, right now its a drag. Its hard to sit or stand for any length of time. That kind of eliminates traveling or doing much. Even sitting around and drawing is kind of hard. I feel kind of dead in the water till I have the surgery. Afterwards I hope to focus everything i have on rehab. I really want to ride! I don’t know though… 6 months?!?! So long. I want to make another zine, do some drawing and possible even take some classes at the college near my house. It just depends on how and when I can start moving around.

How do your sponsors feel about you not being able to ride? Will there be any changes at all until you are back on your bike?
They all know that injuries are part of BMX. Its a bummer for everyone invovled of course… I want to ride and they want me riding, but its just the way it goes. I’m lucky really, my riding career has been pretty injury free (knock knock).... or at least “major” injury free. I think of guys like Joe Rich who went through like 3 different six month long knee surgeries and I don’t know how he could handle it.

Do you have any other sponsor news involving you other than above?
No. I’m pretty content where I am and I really haven’t worried about finding new ones or anything. Maybe I can talk my doctor into sponsoring me or something… that would be sweet.

Do you think things will be different in six months when you can get back on your bike? Will you be taking it a little easier or hopefully get back to full strength?
Have to wait in see. I know what its like to feel rusty and what a head game that is to get through. You can get through it fast, but it seems like forever. I hope to be in good shape through rehab and stuff, but riding shape and having your riding skills down just takes riding time and there’s no way around it.

A lot has changed in BMX since you have started. You were featured in the first issue of Dig. If you had to go back to any point in your career to pick as your favorite. When would you go back to?
I’m happy where I am (even despite my current state). I do miss my days of living near Posh and feeling so at home on dirt. I do miss the feeling of knowing my bike so well.

Now that you have had quite a bit of time away from running Terrible One, do you have any desire to start another brand of any form?
A little bit… sometimes. I don’t know… I have ideas and stuff running through my head that I’d like to create, but so many aspects of business (sales calls, accounting) I don’t miss at all. At least now I can give myself a good reality check when those fantasies start running through my mind.

Alright, enough with BMX. How has your art been coming along? Have you been working on anything special lately? Do you ever sell your work?
I haven’t been doing anything. Just sort of preoccupied lately with pain management. I wouldn’t say I’m in agonizing pain or anything, but there’s enough that I find it very difficult to concentrate on anything. I never have sold any I don’t think… I don’t know....  Its never very serious for me. Just something I do once in a while some of the time.

How about your music. Are you working on any new songs, full albums, touring, or anything like that?
Haven’t played at all lately. Same as above. Wearing a heavy bass is hard on me at the moment. I’m a sad sack just drooling at the TV lately. Ha Ha!

Speaking of touring, did you ever go on that cross country road trip you had planned?
I started to, but on my first day camping way up in northern Michigan it snowed and was 23 degrees. Instead I went and spent a while in Cleveland to feel that place out. I had planned to be on my trip now, but alas, here I am.

How are the dogs? I think the last time we talked a few months ago you had just got a new pup.
Dogs are well. They are keeping me company and making sure I don’t spend the whole day laying around. I got to get them out and about at least a little bit each day.

Do you have any plans for tonight?
Nope…

To finish this out. Where do you see yourself in six months?
Who knows… hopefully feeling healthy, pain free and RIDING!

Photo captions by Taj

“Well, my shoe got a cover once. I can always say that.”
Dig Issue 6

“There was a time when a decently high wall tap could earn you a cover. Such simpler times… Also, nice to share a cover with John Paul’s arm.”
Dig Issue 10

“I have no idea when or where this photo is from. Those shorts are pretty long though.”
Photo: Sandy Carson

“This was a ramp I built for an Etnies ad. My idea was to take the ramp to a bunch of spots and take photos of it doing different things. I tied it to this pillar with rope!”
Photo: Sandy Carson

“Springy fence’s are so weird to ride. You get that weird slow motion stall going. This is a natural street spot that always seemed like it should be cooler then it was. Look at how cool that ramp is! Just never could figure out much to do here. “
Photo: Sandy Carson

“The old skatepark of Austin had this cool little mini tucked into a corner for a while. It seemed like everytime they built something I really liked, they would tear it out a month later. “
Photo: Sandy Carson

“Another natural austin street spot that is really good. This ditch has been skated and ridden for at least 20 some years.”
Photo: Sandy Carson

“This was another shot from the Etnies “ little ramp” shoot. See it tucked back behind the curved wall? I had to go so fast to make this work… it was pretty fun.”
Photo: Sandy Carson

“At the first ever Hoffman BS contest (jan 92) Dave Voelker and I were riding a wallride while Eddie Roman filmed. The Voelker footage ended up in Ride Like a Man but not the stuff of me. I did this trick there and its still a lot of fun to pull out once in a while. Go give some Nac Nac footplant wallrides a try. I think you’ll like it. “
Photo: Sandy Carson

“I’ve never seen a topside can can I like, but I can’t figure out how to do them downside. Yucky style!”
Photo: Sandy Carson

“I’ll be bummed if you call this a nac nac. This is what Rich “Butcher” Bartlett called a sweeper and I’m sticking to that. Its just like a nac nac, but the bike is vertical instead of sideways. “

Taj at the Dig House in Ireland in 2003.
Photo: Sandy Carson

Classic Taj part from the Anthem video

Taj’s recent part in the Odyssey Electronical video.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY SUNDAY!

You can check the flip book out on the Terrible One site.

HELPING BMX STAR STEPHEN MURRAY STAY STRONG AND MARCH FORTH!

Action sports street-wear company March Forth steps up to the plate to help raise money for the Stay Strong Stephen Murray foundation and remind everyone to Stay Strong and March Forth!

Los Angeles, California-- The March Forth Supply Company has collaborated with the Stay Strong for Stephen Murray foundation this month to help raise money for paralyzed BMX super star Stephen Murray. The Limited Edition “March Forth, Stay Strong” for Stephen Murray graphic tee will be issued this week to promote a positive way of life and serve as a reminder to March Forth and Stay Strong! A portion of the proceeds will go to the Stephen Murray foundation.

March Forth Supply Co. started in 2003 as an apparel-driven reminder to focus on your dreams, and move forward with what you are most passionate about in life. “This is a perfect opportunity to help out in the community and industry with our positive message” says owner and founder Wes DeSoto. With offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Baltimore, March Forth sponsors athletes in Bmx, Surf, Skate, as well as bands and local artists. Serving as inspiration and a solid cornerstone in the action sports lifestyle.

Helping people find inspiration and motivation can sometimes be a difficult task. Heading into the 2007 Dew Action Sports Tour, former BMX dirt jumping star Stephen Murray’s back was against the wall. After setting the action sports world ablaze in 2001 with his gold medal-winning performance at the X-Games, his career lost momentum. As the bills piled up, Murray sought to reverse his fortunes with a huge performance in June 2007, only to suffer a catastrophic accident that left him a quadriplegic. Read more on Stephens Murray at http://www.staystrongapparel.com.

March Forth Supply Company will be accompanying Stay Strong Apparel next week at the first Dew Tour BMX event in Chicago on June 26 and 27 and will be releasing the tee for purchase at the Stay Strong vendor booth. This First Dew Tour Event Marks 2 years from when Stephens Crash First happened.  The tee will also be available for purchased online at the March Forth website: MF34.com. Other supporters that will carry the tee are Dan’s Comp , 5050 BMX , and Suburban Shred.

For More information on The March Forth Supply Co. and the limited edition tee please contact:

Contact: Timothy Kline

Phone: 1 (760) 419-7987

email:

Shadow X Streetphire Into The Void remix from Shadow Conspiracy on Vimeo.

Check out the interview on Streetphire.

You can also check out his interview on the Sputnic site.

Subrosa just launched a new lookbook on their site showing their line of 2010 complete bikes and full specs. Head over to www.subrosabrand.com/ to take a look.

Derelict are holding a jam at Bob Manchester’s trails in Rushden on June 27th. It looks to be a really good time and Dave King made this trailer to show how things are looking. Make sure you check the flyer below for more info!

Build Up to Bobs Back Yard Jam from Dave King on Vimeo.

Redline sent through these photos of their first full print shirt which combines their logos from the past 35 years.

FortyTwo BMX is a new company hailing from Sweden. Here’s some photos of their first products and a few words from the owner, Mike:

“I wanted to do something clean, simple and I wanted to have the possibility to support a team of friends. Well after a lot of work we’re finally ready to release a couple of products (more to come)! We’ve worked hard on the quality and the small details like the curve in the sprocket and the large radius edges and longer bolts for more thread on the stem etc!”

Go to www.fortytwobmx.com/ for more info.

Streetphire.

Name: KC Badger
Sponsors: Kink Bike Co, Etnies, Odyssey, Kore bike shop
Age: 26
Height: 6 foot 1 inch

Frame: Kink Lost Dutchman
Fork: Odyssey race
Bars: Kink Badger bar
Grips: Kink Omega
Bar ends: Kink plastic
Stem: Odyssey Elementary v3
Brake Lever: Odyssey Monolever Medium
Brake: Odyssey Evolver
Seat: Odyssey Sr. Mexi
Seat Post: Odyssey Intac
Clamp: People still have these?
Cranks: Odyssey Twombolt
Sprocket: Kink Sound 30t
Pedals: Odyssey Trailmix sealed
Chain: KMC 69
Rear Wheel: Odyssey 7ka laced to Odyssey cassette v3
Front Wheel: Odyssey 7ka laced to Gsport Marmoset
Pegs: Nada
Rear Tire: Odyssey path 2.125
Front Tire: Odyssey Aitken dirt 2.25
Weight of bike: Somewhere around 24

Modifications:
Cut seat post.

Describe your personal bike setup:
It’s pretty stock, always a mess; I never work on anything so it’s usually a huge pile of shit.

Describe the contents of your personal bike tool bag.
Whatever is in my roommate’s car. I don’t own any tools. Thankfully Ryan at Kore bike shop in Tempe lets me use his.

What part do you wear through the quickest?
Grips, tires, back wheels.

What part do you break most often?
I haven’t broken a bike part in years.

Do you patch flat tires or get new tubes?
New tubes; thanks Kore!

Which parts are you paranoid about breaking?
Forks! If your forks break you’re pretty much dead.

Where do your parts go when you’re done with them?
My roommates.

Who builds your wheels? Anything special about them?
Ryan at Kore builds ‘em. Nothing special.

Cassette or freecoaster?
Cassette; forward is faster.

Left side drive or right side drive?
Right.

Kevlar bead or regular bead?
Kevlar because that’s just what was available last time I got new tires. I don’t have a personal preference.

Plastic pedals or metal?
Metal!  I understand that plastic is cheaper, but for how much you have to replace them the cost evens out over time. Plus, the Trailmix pedals rule.

Kevin Porter, Koji Kraft, and others were recognized at the White Sox game the other day. They were given these custom jerseys and everything. You can see more photos on the Fly site. Just a reminder, we should have a few photos, and other things going on here during the Dew Tour also.

Photobmxmag is a new online magazine from Portugal and their first issue is now online. There will be a new one every 3 months and versions in both English and Portuguese. No.1 features: a Melo brothers bio, Sintra Night Session, Porto and Reguenga spots and Perico bike check. Go to www.mfobmx.com/photobmxmag to take a look!

You can check out 8 days worth of updates from videos to words on the MacNeil site.

Photo: Sandy Carson

“Hi everyone! I know that many of you couldn’t watch this video because before you only could watch it in USA but now you can watch it here and i will explain you what is about ...
A few months ago I had the opportunity to do a program called “First Hand” for FUEL TV (it’s a chanel where they only show Skate, BMX, Snowboard, Motocroos, Wakeboard, ...) I was stoked because when I am in the USA I like to watch this chanel and I thought that the “First Hand” was a great one. The program is just about a few days of your life, at home or in a trip… this programs are very entertain because there is nothing set up so anything can happen… we just plan to go to a couple of places and a camera guy comes with us to capture the best moments of whatever that happen in those days.
The program was waiting for me to say where and when I wanted to start. Then one day that I went to California with my friend Sami from Malaga I thought that it could be a good moment to start filming for my First Hand. I got on touch with the camera guy (Mike Manzoori) to see if he was able to come with us and in a few days later we were on it. At first I was a kind of worried of what to do but then I thought “this is what it is so it will be what it is “ and we had really good fun days because we had not idea of what we were going to do, all kind of things happened and we all have really very good memories from that trip.

The program is divided in 3 episodes…
I hope that you like it and motived you to go on a road trip.
Not much more!...enjoy and have fun!”
-Ruben

Here are all 3 parts…

Superstar

4Down

Digital BMX. 

You can check the interview with Bruce out on Fuel TV‘s website.

UV activated colors. Available NOW for the Twisted PC pedals and Senior 2 Pivotal saddles. Odyssey.

Small clip of Fly bikes rider Javier Ortega riding in the Portuguese BMX Series Championship.
Music: Foals - Live at Liars Club

FLYBIKES TEAM FISE 2009 FRANCE from Nicolas PERCHE on Vimeo.

Nicolas Perche put together this video of the Fly Bikes team at this year’s FISE event in Montpellier, France. There’s some pretty awesome footage of Dylan Smith boosting the mini setup.

Mankind.

Incase you missed it, we recently did a Rapid Response with Jeff that you can check out here.

Mingo from 20Twenty sent through some info on a petition for a new skatepark in Inverurie, UK. Here’s what he had to say:

“Inverurie is the home of 20Twenty/Alone/Standard/Zeal team rider Si Gibb and so many other BMXers. Only a few years ago there were more riders in Invergroovy than there was Aberdeen and the scene is still going strong since most of them have moved to the big smog, but in the past few years the park has fallen into disrepair and IInverurie needs and deserves a new park NOW! Please take a minute and sign the petition Mike walker has set up to get our feelings accross!”

Sign the petition here

DUB Wastelands edit from DUB BMX on Vimeo.

A new edit from DUB BMX featuring Tommy Gun, Bengo and Cookie on a stop at the Wasteland in Newcastle, UK.

Rui sent through a link to a bunch of good photos from a trail jam in Brazil last weekend. It looks like the scene is thriving out there! Go to www.subsolobmx.com

DIG’s Portugese contributor Paulo Martins posted a quick Q&A with the legendary Ron Wilkerson over on his blog. Go here to read that.

GT Bikes.

SE Bikes

“We are less than 2 month away for the DK Dirt Circuit and it’s going to be a wild one!! Get out to Ohio August 7 and the 8th to see some of your favorite pros from past DK Dirt Circuits and a ton of current shredders. If you are planning on entering please take note: There are limited spots open and registration will work on a first come first serve basis. You can pre-register online by e-mailing with the following:  Name, age, Address, What class you are riding in. How far you can wheelie.  This will save you a spot on the list that will fill up very fast. Lots of people are coming to this thing. You will get a confirmation e-mail back, letting you know whats up. The classes are as follows.
AMATEUR
EXPERT
PRO
The course will be set up as 4 sets of doubles.
Format:
3 runs. Best two runs averaged. Lowest score dropped.
Top 10 riders in each class advance to finals.
Final format- 2 runs. Best run scored.
Ties result in a 1 run tiebreaker.
DK Dirt Circuit is taking place at DK World Headquarters.
901 Pleasant Valley Drive Springsboro, Ohio 45066
Be sure to register if you plan on riding. Check back to DKBICYCLES.COM for more updates. SEE YOU IN AUGUST!”
-Catfish

This week’s Terrible One Freaky Friday:

Mr Paul Buchanan… has had quite a legacy thus far. Most people only know Paul through stories, rumors, and chance sightings. “ I heard that Paul was at such and such spot and did this ! “… I’ve even heard some pretty funny stuff regarding how some people think he’s just a myth. But to Paul, he’s just living his life each day as he chooses… I could go on and on about Paul, but I’ll just go back to this day for now. This photo was taken sometime around April / May 2003 during the T1 World Trip. We had driven all night to get to Marseille, France. We had nowhere to stay so we pulled over on the side of the road a long the coast in the early AM. I remember some of us were crashed out in the van, someone was on the sidewalk, and Paul secluded himself even more by sleeping on the next level that stepped down from the sidewalk. He was fast asleep when something that he heard awoke him at the last minute. He popped his head up just in time… It was the city street cleaners with a high pressured hose cleaning off the sidewalk. Paul’s spider senses had saved himself a good soaking… A couple hours later we were riding the skatepark. I can remember having just learned corner airs myself a few months earlier. And the only ones I had ever seen done were on a bowl corner or in a swimming pool. I had always liked seeing them but only ever thought of them on a certain level of what was possible. Then, in true Paul style, he saw this set up at Marseille and proceeded to do what he does best. And that’s bringing his ideas and what he sees, to life.  When I look at this picture now, I think I’m almost even more amazed. It was so unexpected, and he did it like it was nothing. But that’s Paul for you… and those stories that you may hear exist for a reason…

NAME: Ryan Jordan, AKA Biz
Sponsors: Volume Bikes, Demolition parts, DC shoes
Age: 28
Height: 6’0

Frame: Volume 781, my signature frame
Fork: Volume Genesis
Bars: Volume Venti, my signature bar
Grips: Demolition Missle
Bar ends: Demolition plastic
Stem: Volume F40
Brake Lever: none right now
Brake: none right now
Seat: Volume pivotal
Seat Post: Volume pivotal
Clamp: Demolition
Cranks: Demolition Medial
Sprocket: Demolition F1
Pedals: Demolition
Chain: Shadow
Rear Wheel: Alienation freecoaster
Front Wheel: Demolition
Pegs: Demolition
Rear Tire: Demolition Zeppelin
Front Tire: Demolition Trail Slayer
Weight of bike: Ah, no clue. It’s not heavy; I know that.

Modifications:
Cut my bars like an inch on each side; that’s it.

Describe your personal bike setup:
It’s pretty much been the same since I was 16, except for the freecoaster, and a couple days ago I put my bike together and tried the brakeless thing; now I know why all the kids do it.  I just feels much cleaner and barspins feel so good without a lever, but I am still not sure if I will run it brakeless.  We will see.

Describe the contents of your personal bike tool bag. 
Right now it’s just an adjustable wrench; lost all my other ones.

What part do you wear through the quickest?
My brake cable if I have a brake on; doing barspins a lot wears it out.

What part do you break most often?
I am pretty easy on parts; can’t even really remember the last part I broke.

Do you patch flat tires or get new tubes?
New tubes.

Which parts are you paranoid about breaking? 
Pedaling hard an having the free-coaster give out on me, and the chain.

Where do your parts go when you’re done with them? 
Mostly hand them off to friends.

Who builds your wheels? Anything special about them?
They come built so I am lucky, but if not, the bike shop does it.

Cassette or freecoaster?
Freecoaster.  I have had it on for about 2 years and it’s not like I am rolling backwards all the time.  When I do want to do something backwards, the coaster just makes it more fun, I think.

Left side drive or right side drive?
Right side drive.

Kevlar bead or regular bead? 
I just stick to regular tires; just what I always ran.

Plastic pedals or metal?
Metal; just what I have always ran.

Photos: Rob Dolecki

You can check out high res shots of each shirt on the United site.

Split part featuring Corey Martinez, Nathan Williams & Dakota Roche from the Levi’s® BMX Team Video (released 2008).
Directed, Filmed & Edited by Will Stroud
Music:
Song 1 - “Bookshop Casanova” by The Clientele
Song 2 - “Melody Day” by Caribou