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Sidewall Now Distributing Shitluck

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/19/2009 12:29 PM

Sidewall is now distributing Shitluck. Here's their press release:

Sidewall Distribution is proud to announce the addition of Shitluck Clothing to their line of distributed brands. “We did it. We're going to the dark side," says Sidewall director Mark Owen.

Founded in 2003 by Louisville, KY resident Leland Thurman, Shitluck is a creative clothing outlet which captures Thurman's tendencies towards bad luck. The range includes a constantly evolving line of t-shirts, sweatshirts, belts and assorted accessories. Fronted by Thurman and Mike Tagliavento, Shitluck employs a loose team of riders from the Midwest that includes Ryan Metro, Chris Wilson, Marcas Grubbs, Derek Girard, Cameron Wood, Chester BlackSmith, Josh Bedford, Zac Costa, Mike Corts and more.

Effective immediately, Sidewall Distribution will be responsible for the exclusive U.S. distribution of Shitluck Clothing. Sidewall is due to receive the full range of Shitluck Clothing by late Fall 09.

For more information on Shitluck, please visit http://www.shitluckclothing.com.

Sidewall Distribution is proud to distribute Hoffman Bikes, Simple BMX, Roundabout, SNAFU, 43Hardware, Shitluck Clothing, Alienation, Cream Bmx Mag, So What Does That Mean?, Coalition BMX, Kuat Racks, Superstar BMX, Focale 44 and St. Martin in the US.

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Mark Webb on Albe's

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/19/2009 10:27 AM

Mark Webb is now riding for Albe's.

Also, we'll be dropping an exclusive Mark Webb edit very soon. Get ready!

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New Animal Site

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/19/2009 10:05 AM

Animal recently launched a new website. It has a bunch of rad features, including an archive of all of their old ads. Check it out!
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Nyquist Wins Park @ Orlando Dew Tour; Reynolds Wins Dew Cup

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/18/2009 3:04 PM

Ryan Nyquist took the win at the Orlando Dew Tour's park contest. This is Ryan's first park win of the year and it went down less than twenty-four hours after winning the Dew Cup in dirt. Congrats, Ryan! Here's a rundown of the results:

1. Ryan Nyquist
2. Daniel Dhers
3. Mark Webb

4. Dave Mirra
5. Drew Bezanson
6. Rob Darden
7. Garrett Reynolds
8. Scotty Cranmer
9. Ryan Guettler
10. Allan Cooke
11. Austin Coleman

Garrett Reynolds had the best overall average of the year and took home the 2009 Dew Cup for BMX park. He finished second in Chicago, first in Portland, second in Salt Lake City, and seventh in Orlando. Congrats, Garrett!


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Russell Barone off Fit AM Team

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/18/2009 11:05 AM

Russel Barone is no longer on Fit's AM team.
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Napolitan Wins Dew Tour Best Trick

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/17/2009 11:50 PM

Anthony Napolitan took the win at Dew Tour's best trick contest with a 360 barspin to barspin to tailwhip. Congrats, Anthony!
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Dosch Wins Dirt @ Orlando Dew Tour; Nyquist Wins Dew Cup

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/17/2009 11:44 PM

Brandon Dosch took the win at the Orlando Dew Tour's dirt contest. This is Brandon's first ever Dew Tour win. Congrats! Here's a rundown of the results:

1. Brandon Dosch
2. TJ Ellis
3. Rob Darden

4. Cam White
5. Ryan Nyquist
6. Chris Doyle
7. Chris Gerber
8. Luke Parslow
9. Colton Satterfield
10. Anthony Napolitan
11. Ryan Guettler
12. Dennis Enarson

Ryan Nyquist had the best overall average of the year and took home the 2009 Dew Cup for BMX dirt. He finished in third in Chicago, first in Portland, first in Salt Lake City, and fifth in Orlando. Congrats, Ryan!

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Orlando Dew Tour Park Qualifying Results

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/17/2009 3:31 PM

Ryan Nyquist took the top spot in park prelims at the Orlando Dew Tour. Here are the full results:

1. Ryan Nyquist
2. Mark Webb
3. Rob Darden

4. Dennis Enarson
5. Drew Bezanson
6. Scotty Cranmer
7. Ryan Guettler
8. Austin Coleman
9. Allan Cooke

These nine riders will join Garrett Reynolds, Dave Mirra, and Daniel Dhers in the finals.
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Bestwick Wins Vert @ Orlando Dew Tour

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/16/2009 5:57 PM

Jamie Bestwick took the win at the Orlando Dew Tour. In addition to winning the contest, he won the year end title and the Dew Cup. Congrats, Jamie! Here's a complete rundown of the vert final results:

1. Jamie Bestwick
2. Chad Kagy
3. Kevin Robinson

4. Steve McCann
5. Coco Zurita
6. Jimmy Walker
7. Austin Coleman
8. Simon Tabron
9. Vince Byron
10. Tim Wood
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Harry Main Bike Check

Vital BMX member kylecarlson
kylecarlson

10/16/2009 1:43 PM

Harry Main is starting to get back on his bike and recently built up this green Mirraco Mainline. Click here for a rundown of the parts and a quick Q&A with Harry about his bike.
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