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!
      1
      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
Forum: Barspins? 47

How long did it take you to learn barspins? What did you learn them on? Discuss in the forum!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/6/2019 10:01 PM

Bike Check: Kvn.'s Stranger Crux 1

Blue on raw with a little bit of purple thrown in for good measure. Parts from Primo, S&M, Merritt, and more!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/6/2019 9:56 PM

Red Bull Uncontained - Recap

Don't feel like watching the full contest? Here's a four minute wrap-up featuring highlights from Red Bull Uncontained.

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/6/2019 10:51 AM

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Bike Check: RS2000BOY's Hyper Indy 5 2

Logan Martin signature frame. Tons of jet fuel with some gold Profile hubs to top it off!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/5/2019 4:28 PM

Daniel Dhers Visits India

Daniel Dhers is arguably the most traveled rider in all of BMX and he just checked another big one off his list - India. Daniel recently spent time in India riding demos for Red Bull, coaching some of the local riders, and taking in the culture. We caught up with Daniel to see how it all went down!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/5/2019 11:38 AM

Kink - Spilled Champagne

Some clips from the Kink dudes that didn't make it in Champagne. Pretty insane, considering everything in this is really, really, really damn good. Watch this, then go watch Champange!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/5/2019 11:22 AM

Wolf Pack 2019 - Russian Street Jam

Highlights from a huge street jam in the heart of Moscow, Russia. This looks like it was amazing!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/4/2019 2:41 PM

Bike Check: Glock1994's Killabee 1 3

Super-shiny chrome Killabee with gum-wall tires and a Trey Jones seat!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/4/2019 2:26 PM

Joe Jarvis in FTS

Another fire section from Federal's FTS has officially hit the web. Watch UK-based street destroyer Joe Jarvis get burly.

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/4/2019 10:46 AM

Brandon Schmidt - Quad Backflip

Madness. Brandon Schmidt throws down the second-ever quad backflip on Ryan Williams' new backyard setup!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/3/2019 9:47 PM

Product: Eastern Facet Pedal

In the market for some new pedals? Look no further. Eastern's Facet pedal is light, strong, and ready to shred.

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/3/2019 10:45 AM

Karl Immers = INSANE! 2

Karl Immers is NOT AFRAID to throw down wild tricks. Seriously. Watch this!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/2/2019 9:12 PM

Dane Beardsley - That and This 5

It's not every day you see a rider doing flatland links and 360ing dirt jumps in the same video. Dane Beardsley rules!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/2/2019 10:41 AM

Red Bull Uncontained - Full Contest 1

Crazy course. Crazy riding. Watch all of the highlights from Red Bull Uncontained featuring Drew Bezanson, Daniel Wedemeijer, and their teams!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/2/2019 9:25 AM

THE DENNIS ENARSON INTERVIEW - Scotty Cranmer / Vital BMX 5

Scotty Cranmer sits down with one of the best to ever pick up a BMX bike. Dennis Enarson discusses getting into BMX, turning pro at a young age, career highlights, the scariest tricks, he's ever done, and much more!

Posted by kylecarlson on 12/2/2019 8:00 AM

Kurt Perkins for Verde

Verde stylecat Kurt Perkins shredding dirt and concrete in the US, the UK, and New Zealand. Kurt racked up some serious miles bringing this one to life and it doesn't disappoint.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/29/2019 6:30 PM

Subrosa Street Rail Sessions 1

Six minutes of Street Rail shredding by the Subrosa crew. That may not sound like much, but there are some super crazy moves in this...

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/29/2019 6:17 PM

Red Bull Uncontained - First Practice 1

These ramps are HUGE! Watch as Drew Bezanson, Daniel Wedemeijer, and the rest of the boys get acquainted with the course. This contest is going to be wild...

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/29/2019 6:05 PM

Six Things We're Thankful For in 2019 3

2019 has been a great year and the BMX world has a lot to be thankful for. This list could go on for ages, but we've narrowed it down. In no particular order, here are six things we're thankful for in 2019!

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/28/2019 6:30 AM

Bike Check: svtesorodsy667's Cult Dak 1

Cult Dak frame in the Ollie Shields trans red colorway. Don't see to many of these out there! Check out svtesorodsy667's personal build.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/27/2019 3:44 PM

Ben Wallace - Mongoose Heritage Series 1

Ben Wallace discusses moving to the United States from England, the sacrifices he's had to make, starting his own family, his current relationship with BMX, and much more in this Heritage Series video from Mongoose.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/27/2019 3:34 PM

James Cunningham in FTS

PROPER switch whips. Watch James Cunningham's section from Federal's FTS!

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/27/2019 3:16 PM

Hobie Doan and Miki Fleck - YISSS

Highlights in this new one from Primo include (but are not limited to) a really angry lady, peg bonks, roof riding, and some classic technicality.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/27/2019 2:57 PM

Poor Homie Rich for Cult

Incredible new video of Richie Hernandez aka Poor Homie Rich coming your way courtesy fo Cult. In addition to killing it in front of the camera, Rich also contributed to the music. This dude has arrived.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/27/2019 2:41 PM

Hagen Schubert - Germany 2k19

Tech moves in Germany by Hagen Schubert courtesy of Vital BMX member le.on.984349. That man isn't afraid to get his tires wet...

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/25/2019 8:48 PM

Nic Bonner - Denver Clips 1

Nic Bonner has been killing it for as long as I can remember and it's amazing to see that he hasn't missed a beat and continues to push the limits. Watch some amazing new footage from Colorado!

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/25/2019 8:33 PM

Austin Augie's Don of the Streets Jam 1

Highlights from Austin Augie's Don of the Streets jam in New York City featuring Broc Raiford, Matt Closson, Hobie Doan, Devon Smillie, Denim Cox, Reed Stark, and many more.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/25/2019 8:22 PM

Bike Check: Ábner Santana's Kink Barrier 2

Super fine-looking upgraded Kink complete coming your way from Brazil!

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/25/2019 8:04 PM

Charlotte Worthington off Tall Order 1

The UK's top lady has officially parted ways with Tall Order.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/24/2019 7:01 PM

Drew Bezanson at B-Line Bike Park

Drew absolutely shuts down B-Line in Calgary with insane lines and huge tricks. It's been a minute since we've seen something like this from Drew and it's incredible to see that he's still on it!

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/24/2019 8:40 AM

Yumi Tsukuda off Fit

Creative Japanese shredder Yumi Tsukuda is no longer a part of Fit's pro team.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/23/2019 1:18 PM

BMX Pete's Animated Video 3

BMX + animation = this. Vital BMX member Peter_Fortson put some serious time into this...

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/23/2019 11:15 AM

Garrett Reynolds - Take Five

Street legend Garrett Reynolds answers questions from fans in this newest Take Five video from Cinema.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/23/2019 11:02 AM

Brandon Loupos Discusses World Championship Victory

Brandon Loupos left Chengdu with a pretty special souvenir - a World Championship. We caught up with Brandon for some more insight on what it took to make it happen, his current mentality as he aims for The Olympics, and what his future holds.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/23/2019 10:30 AM

Boyd Hilder in 2016

2016 was only three years ago, but it seems like a lifetime when you consider the way Australian badass Boyd Hilder has blown up in the BMX world. Throw it back and watch a quick one from a day in San Diego with the camel himself!

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/20/2019 10:44 AM

Michael Smelko in FTS

Czech street killer Michal Semlko's section from Federal's latest full-length. If you're not yet familiar with Michal's riding, you will be after you press play.

Posted by kylecarlson on 11/20/2019 9:43 AM

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