Mutiny Bikes in Albuquerque - A Taste of What's to Come

In the land of Enchantment, oh yea and Blue Meth...

7 May 2015

If you want to see more insight on this past trip, make sure to checkout this... #MTNYABQ

This was taken on the last day of the trip and it was just the beginning of a long day of ride, record, repeat!

The way Justin approaches every set up he wants to ride is a style I have seen fall to the wayside recently in some riders... To say the least, they don't make em' like they used to! Slam after slam he's ready to keep going!

During this 11 day trip, we were lucky to only have a couple days we had to sacrifice to the spring time weather. In between the rain and wind, Mariano gets a satisfying line!

The first time I heard of Andy was from the company of James Stevens, the creator of Liquor Bikes... Andy was a treat to become friends with, and I loved his unique choice of set ups to ride.

Jeff Wescott and Adam Accardi spent a good hour clearing the path to a spot Jeff has waited years to ride.

Grant C. is one awesome human, his riding is calculated and clean... This rail move was just the beginning of an intricate line at a very well ridden location.

During the week of this trip it was the Universities graduation, while Grant and Navaz were getting set up, we were weaving through crowds of students and their families...

Adam Accardi is somewhat mesmerized by the equipment Ryan Navazio uses to make it look oh so good! All the while the crew feels the same way as to Adam's skill level on a bike at the ripe age of only 19!

Adam once again joins the session and gives me a little light test that makes a pretty picture!

I have to say after this trip, Andy is one of my favorite people!

Cold, wet, and windy... Appreciation of life is key!

A day full of wind won't stop the smiles and good times being had all day long!

Jeff went back to this spot three separate times to try and grab a nug, unfortunately the hate was too strong for us to get what we wanted.

At a spot my friends and I found when we were in 7th grade makes for a staple on any Albuquerque trip nowadays! Jeff executes this wallie up to pedal pick, and puts his name on a very frequented spot.

The Blue Bomber made this trip happen...with class!

Adam Accardi, the owner of the Blue Bomber, making this trip happen day in and day out! Couldn't have done it without you buddy!

Jeff rushing up the stairs on his way to a trick that your going to have to wait to see for yourself!

Photos and words by Wes McGrath

As the state motto declares, New Mexico is the Land of Enchantment...

Well, if you ask anyone who has grown up there they would easily tell you the saying should run more along the lines of "The Land of Entrapment", but we won't get into that here. Since I happen to be a native New Mexican myself, I could tell you that this saying rings true. As of late, my quiet city which once remained very low key in the eyes of BMX has now become somewhat of a hot spot for peg chinks and flat tires... Despite the busy month of April with 3 separate teams coming through the state to ride and film, Mutiny found their way through Albuquerque without a hitch. Amazing bike riding by Justin Simpson, Jeff Wescott, Grant Castelluzzo, Mariano Santiago, and Andy Martinez captured by the one and only Ryan Navazio. A few real life 'Breaking Bad' interactions sealed the deal on this trip to make it one for the books, stay tuned for a #TheNaviArm production in the coming month...