Rob Darden - BMX and the Coronavirus 0

When Rob Darden signed on to coach the Chinese Olympic team in 2018, nobody could have possibly predicted the situation he's stuck in right now. Rob is currently in Shenzhen and on lockdown while the country frantically attempts to get the coronavirus epidemic under control. We caught up with Rob to get an insider perspective on what's really going on...

    • Rob Darden - BMX and the Coronavirus
      When Rob Darden signed on to coach the Chinese Olympic team in 2018, nobody could have possibly predicted the situation he's stuck in right now. Rob is currently in Shenzhen and on lockdown while the country frantically attempts to get the coronavirus epidemic under control. We caught up with Rob to get an insider perspective on what's really going on...
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Rob-Darden-BMX-and-the-Coronavirus,6269
    • Trey Jones Talks Swampfest 2020
      Swampfest 2020 is right around the corner! We caught up with Trey Jones - the man behind the madness - to get some insight on the chaos that the 2020 event will bring. Watch this and then immediately go book your flights!
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Trey-Jones-Talks-Swampfest-2020,66470/kylecarlson,363
    • Bike Check: Trey Jones
      I'm not sure if any bike in BMX matches its rider more so than Trey Jones' personal Wild child. This steed is rough around the edges, features appearances from Gene Simmons and Stone Cold Steve Austin, and - of course - has a couple of brand new parts that you're going to want to pay attention to. Check it!
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Trey-Jones-Subrosa-Wild-Child,6255
    • Nick Bruce's Brand New Training Facility
      Nick Bruce has talked about wanting his own private training facility for years. So much, in fact, that it got a bit annoying. Being the pessimistic person that I am, I assumed it would never happen. Well, I was wrong. Nick recently put in the time, found the perfect warehouse, and pulled the trigger. Check out your favorite vegan's brand new paradise and hear what he has to say about it!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Nick-Bruces-Brand-New-Training-Facility,6252
    • Dave Mirra's King of the Animal House
      Four years ago, the BMX world lost one of the best to ever do it - Dave Mirra. One of Dave's final contributions to the BMX world was King of the Animal House - a contest he created, organized, and hosted at his private skatepark in North Carolina. The event saw sixteen of the best riders in the world - handpicked by Dave himself - battle it out for a brand new Subaru WRX.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Dave-Mirras-King-of-the-Animal-House,66410/kylecarlson,363
    • Inside Rim Nakamura's New Private Skatepark
      WingArc1st - a Tokyo-based software company who sponsors Rim Nakamura - built him this incredible new skatepark near his home in Kyoto, Japan. Take an inside look!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/photos/features/Inside-Rim-Nakamuras-New-Private-Skatepark,46590/Rim-Nakamuras-Skatepark-in-Kyoto-Japan,137839/kylecarlson,363
    • Chimera A-Side: FINAL BANGERS
      Hammers from the final day of Chimera A-Side in Nagoya, Japan featuring Brandon Loupos, Daniel Sandoval, Logan Martin, Boyd Hilder, Pat Casey, Rim Nakamura, Marin Rantes, and Ben Wallace!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Chimera-A-Side-FINAL-BANGERS-with-Loupos-Hilder-Sandoval-Martin-and-More,66395/kylecarlson,363
    • THIS PARK RUN WON $90,000!
      Brandon Loupos' winning run from Chimera A-Side in Nagoya Japan. This gave him the win and the ¥10,000,000 ($91,680.00 USD) grand prize!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/THIS-RUN-WON-90-000,66389/kylecarlson,363
    • Chimera A-Side - First Impressions
      We're in Nagoya, Japan and the riders are about ready to compete for the $90,000 first place prize at the Chimera A-Side! Watch them get familiar with the course and hear how they'd spend the giant cash prize. Riders include Boyd Hilder, Logan Martin, Brandon Loupos, Daniel Sandoval, Justin Dowell, Ben Wallace, Rim Nakamura, and more!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Chimera-A-Side-First-Impressions,66385/kylecarlson,363
    • $90,000 to Win a BMX Contest!? This is Happening!
      There have been rumors circulating about this event for quite a while, but it looks like everything is coming to fruition. We have arrived officially in Nagoya, Japan for the Chimera A-Side contest and two BMX riders will be leaving $90,000 richer!
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/90-000-to-Win-a-BMX-Contest-This-is-Happening,6249
    • Ryan Taylor in 2009
      This video is over ten-years-old. Pretty crazy, right? In 2009, Ryan Taylor was a 16-year-old up-and-comer finding his niche in the BMX world. No one could have predicted the path Ryan would take from here, but it's nice to throw it back and remember a simpler time. Ryan has been a damn good bike rider for a very long time.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Ryan-Taylor-in-2009,66375/kylecarlson,363
    • Bob Haro Introduces New Bell Helmets Collab
      BMX icon Bob Haro has his hands in a lot of different ventures these days, but always makes time for exciting projects in BMX. Case in point, this brand new collaboration with Bell Helmets. Check out what Bob had to say about working with Bell and find out where you can pick up a helmet of your own!
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Bob-Haro-Bell-Collab-Helmet,6246
    • Matty Cranmer vs Concrete
      Matty Cranmer abandoned the New Jersey winter to battle it out with some brutal desert concrete in Las Vegas.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Matty-Cranmer-vs-Concrete,66356/kylecarlson,363
    • Dennis Enarson Previews 2020
      Vital BMX recently ranked Dennis Enarson as the number one rider of the past decade. We caught up with him for a quick recap of the past ten years and to get some insight on what his future holds!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Dennis-Enarson-2020,6245
    • The Top Ten BMX Riders of the Decade - Part 2
      The list is complete! These are the top five riders of this past decade. Welcome to 2020!
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/The-Top-Ten-BMX-Riders-of-the-Decade-Part-2,6241
    • The Top Ten BMX Riders of the Decade - Part 1
      A decade isn't just a cool trick. As we welcome in 2020, join us in celebrating the ten riders who had the biggest impact on the BMX this past decade!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/The-Top-Ten-BMX-Riders-of-the-Decade-Party-1,6239
    • Justin Dowell in 2016
      Exactly three years ago, we linked up with a young, up-and-coming rider named Justin Dowell at DDASC in North Carolina. Justin was killing it, but nobody could have predicted his quick rise to the top of the contest circuit in this short timeframe. Throw it back and check out where Justin came from!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Justin-Dowell-in-2016,66320/kylecarlson,363
    • The Kevin Peraza Interview
      Vital BMX Rider of the Year Kevin Peraza discusses 2019 highlights, plans for 2020, and his overall outlook on the wonderful world of BMX.
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/The-Kevin-Peraza-Interview-2019-Vital-BMX-Rider-of-the-Year,66311/kylecarlson,363
    • Kevin Peraza is the 2019 Vital BMX Rider of the Year!
      After an absolutely incredible 2019, we're proud to announce that Kevin Peraza is the Vital BMX Rider of the Year!
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Kevin-Peraza-is-the-2019-Vital-BMX-Rider-of-the-Year,6237
    • Woodward Park City: The Grand Opening
      Check out everything Woodward's newest facility - Woodard Park City - has to offer and get the rundown from pro rider / ramp builder Anthony Napolitan.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/photos/features/Woodward-Park-City-Grand-Opening,46580/Slideshow,0/kylecarlson,363
    • Chimera A-Side: FINAL BANGERS
      Hammers from the final day of Chimera A-Side in Nagoya, Japan featuring Brandon Loupos, Daniel Sandoval, Logan Martin, Boyd Hilder, Pat Casey, Rim Nakamura, Marin Rantes, and Ben Wallace!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Chimera-A-Side-FINAL-BANGERS-with-Loupos-Hilder-Sandoval-Martin-and-More,66395/kylecarlson,363
    • Bike Check: Trey Jones
      I'm not sure if any bike in BMX matches its rider more so than Trey Jones' personal Wild child. This steed is rough around the edges, features appearances from Gene Simmons and Stone Cold Steve Austin, and - of course - has a couple of brand new parts that you're going to want to pay attention to. Check it!
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Trey-Jones-Subrosa-Wild-Child,6255
    • Inside Rim Nakamura's New Private Skatepark
      WingArc1st - a Tokyo-based software company who sponsors Rim Nakamura - built him this incredible new skatepark near his home in Kyoto, Japan. Take an inside look!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/photos/features/Inside-Rim-Nakamuras-New-Private-Skatepark,46590/Rim-Nakamuras-Skatepark-in-Kyoto-Japan,137839/kylecarlson,363
    • Rob Darden - BMX and the Coronavirus
      When Rob Darden signed on to coach the Chinese Olympic team in 2018, nobody could have possibly predicted the situation he's stuck in right now. Rob is currently in Shenzhen and on lockdown while the country frantically attempts to get the coronavirus epidemic under control. We caught up with Rob to get an insider perspective on what's really going on...
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Rob-Darden-BMX-and-the-Coronavirus,6269
Bike Check: svtesorodsy667's Cult Heaven's Gate 3

The first build of Brandon Begin's new signature Cult frame we've had pop up on the site! It's even got the bars to match. Check it!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/25/2020 3:16 PM

Product: Cinema Williams Tire

The Cinema Williams tire that you already love is about to be available in two new color options - purple with black sidewall and white with black sidewall. PRAISE NATHAN!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/25/2020 3:02 PM

Swampfest 2020 Preview

You've already heard Trey Jones talk about what's in store for Swampfest 2020. Now, watch the official preview!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/25/2020 2:44 PM

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FISE: Hiroshima 2020 Course Preview 1

FISE will return to Hiroshima, Japan for a third consecutive year on April 3 - 5, 2020. All signs point to this being the final UCI World Cup event before The Olympic qualification cutoff date, so the stakes are higher than they've ever been!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/24/2020 9:29 PM

Jack Borthwick at The Village 1

DK dude Jack Borthwick dodges the rain and gets super technical at The Village.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/24/2020 11:24 AM

To Dust You Shall Return with Hawk, Ross, Silva

The crew makes the Burn Slow launch official with a new video featuring Chase Hawk, Aaron Ross, Brett Silva, and more.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/24/2020 11:18 AM

Boyd Hilder in Aeterna

The BMX world has quickly learned that Boyd Hilder is one of the best in the game. The LUXBMX boys have known this for a very long time! Watch his awesome section from their full-length, Aeterna.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/24/2020 11:07 AM

Brett Silva - On a Tear

The title of this new video from Sunday really sums it up - Brett Silva is on an absolute tear right now and this video is wild. Brett combines his classic toboggans with his all-out style and has created something that you DO NOT want to miss!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/24/2020 10:55 AM

Rob Darden - BMX and the Coronavirus

When Rob Darden signed on to coach the Chinese Olympic team in 2018, nobody could have possibly predicted the situation he's stuck in right now. Rob is currently in Shenzhen and on lockdown while the country frantically attempts to get the coronavirus epidemic under control. We caught up with Rob to get an insider perspective on what's really going on...

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/23/2020 8:45 AM

Bike Check: Bike_Tyson_OG's Kink Gap 1 1

Have you ever seen so many colors on one bike?

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/22/2020 2:00 PM

FISE Cancels Pu Yang Event

In the midst of the coronavirus situation in China, FISE and the UCI have cancelled the World Cup event scheduled to take place early May in Pu Yang.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/22/2020 1:58 PM

Product: Kink Contender Bars

If they're strong enough for Dan Coller, they're strong enough for anyone.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/22/2020 1:51 PM

Chase Pauza Jumping a Car

There's more to it, but if you don't want to watch Chase Pauza jumping a car to flat, this probably isn't for you.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/22/2020 1:29 PM

Stranger - Velvet

Seventeen minutes of shredding from the Stranger crew. Riders include Eric Lichtenberger, Stevie Churchill, Andy Garcia, Connor Keating, Waylon Burrough, Stephan August, Ryan Mills, and Ty Wade.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/22/2020 1:24 PM

Two Weeks in Spain #3

Even more raw footage from Vital BMX member SamDowns' recent trip to Spain!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/20/2020 2:26 PM

Max Miller - Stomping SoCal 1

Max Miller is for real. Apparently he stacked all of these clips in two trips to SoCal, which means he must have been doing multiple burly things each day. Remember the name!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/19/2020 10:20 PM

Forum: Front Brakes!? 49

Front brakes aren't exactly common, but they'll always have a place in BMX. What are you running? Any questions or advice? Get in the forum and discuss!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/19/2020 11:42 AM

Lewis Colascione - Iceland Holiday

X-up manuals and epic scenery. What more could you possibly need to know?

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/19/2020 11:31 AM

Best of Travis Hughes (So Far)

Travis Hughes just turned twenty-one. How crazy is that? Think about all of the incredible riding he's released in such a short time. Kink compiled some of his best riding to celebrate. Cheers, Travis!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/19/2020 11:19 AM

Bike Check: seanbrian's Credence MOD 2 8

Really nice build courtesy of Vital BMX member seanbrian. S&M Credence MOD frame with Widemouth Pitchforks, Credence XL bars, a Turtleneck stem, Clint Reynolds grips, and more. Bonus points for the GT seat!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/18/2020 3:40 PM

Kevin Robinson Jr. Video

This is short, but it's great to see young K-Rob keeping his family's name flourishing in the BMX world!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/18/2020 3:32 PM

Charlie Crumlish - 2021 a G 1

Nobody else on the planet rides bikes or makes videos like Charlie Crumlish. Take your mind on a wild journey made up of brakes, storm doors, basketball, and more.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/18/2020 3:24 PM

Markell Jones for Volume

Super solid video making Markell Jones' spot on Volume official. I think it's safe to say that this is the best collection of riding he's ever released. Straight fire!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/18/2020 11:12 AM

Trey Jones Talks Swampfest 2020 2

Swampfest 2020 is right around the corner! We caught up with Trey Jones - the man behind the madness - to get some insight on the chaos that the 2020 event will bring. Watch this and then immediately go book your flights!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/18/2020 9:24 AM

Dan Lacey vs Nathan Williams - Game of BIKE 1

Dan Lacey and Nathan Williams battle it out in a super technical Game of BIKE at the Source Park plaza.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/17/2020 12:37 AM

Alex Kennedy - No Future 1

Good vibes, slow music, and smooth riding. AK brings the heat in his section from MArieJADE's No Future.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/17/2020 12:23 AM

CHIMERA A-Side Organizer Q&A - Will There Be Another $90,000 Event? 2

We caught up with Ryuta - the man behind the CHIMERA A-Side contest - to get a bit more information about who they are, their goals in BMX, and what their future holds.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/15/2020 7:22 AM

Bike Check: 2620's Kink Sexton 3

Sean Sexton may have stepped away from the limelight, but that doesn't mean awesome builds of his signature Kink frame aren't still out there! This one from Vital BMX member 2620 features features parts from Odyssey, Shadow, Demolition, and more.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/14/2020 8:29 PM

Fit - Gang's All Here 1

Fit dudes Dugan, Nordstrom, Hango, Augie, Spriet, Corriere, LittleJohn, and Miller take it to the California streets in this solid new video. Awesome riding and great to see the team in one place!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/14/2020 8:25 PM

Sam Jones - VX Rated Extras

Bonus clips and outtakes from Sam Jones incredible BSD VX Rated video. Pretty crazy that some of these didn't make the final cut. Sam delivers.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/14/2020 8:14 PM

Tenzin Nyandak - Run It Back

Tenzin Nyandaak talks moving to New York City from Tibet, recently getting his foot crushed by a truck (along with wild footage of the accident), and more.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/13/2020 9:44 PM

9-Year-Old Japanese Rider Flairs Quarter

A few weeks ago, we posted a clip of nine-year-old Aou Matsuura landing a flair on a resi. Well, it didn't take long for him to take it to a legit quarter! This rules.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/13/2020 9:36 PM

Broc Raiford Bike Check

Sunday's newest pro's hot new ride. This is Broc Raiford's Soundwave!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/13/2020 9:31 PM

Kriss Kyle in Indonesia

This footage is a little over a year old, but you haven't seen it and it's Kriss Kyle! Kriss was in Indonesia with trials rider Duncan Shaw to ride a demo, but they found time to hit the streets as well.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/12/2020 8:59 PM

Jakub Toth - Set Me Free

Jakub Toth is a burly rider from the Czech Republic that isn't afraid to jump off roofs. Shout out to Vital BMX member kybou for uploading this!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/12/2020 8:52 PM

Mike Aitken in Anthem II 1

You've seen it before and you need to watch it again. AITKEN!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/12/2020 8:36 PM

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