Brandon Loupos in 2016 0

In 2020, Brandon Loupos has won almost every contest known to man - from taking X Games gold and the UCI World Championship, to even winning over $90,000 at the Chimera A-Side. In 2016, Brandon didn't have any of the accolades, but it was clear he was well on his way. We caught up with Brandon at Clairemont in San Diego for one hour of shredding. Watch this to see a small glimpse into his road to success!

    • Brandon Loupos in 2016
      In 2020, Brandon Loupos has won almost every contest known to man - from taking X Games gold and the UCI World Championship, to even winning over $90,000 at the Chimera A-Side. In 2016, Brandon didn't have any of the accolades, but it was clear he was well on his way. We caught up with Brandon at Clairemont in San Diego for one hour of shredding. Watch this to see a small glimpse into his road to success!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Brandon-Loupos-in-2016,66607/kylecarlson,363
    • Matthias Dandois Introduces "What Does It Take"
      Matthias and his production company - ASI Media - have teamed up with Red Bull to launch What Does It Take, a new podcast that dives into the minds of some of the best athletes in the world. We caught up with Matthias to see how he's holding up in New York City and to get the scoop on his new project.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Matthias-Podcast-What-Does-It-Take,6306
    • Billy Perry Talks One Million Subscribers
      Billy Perry recently hit a milestone that few in the BMX world have achieved - gaining one million subscribers on YouTube. We caught up with Billy to discuss how he grew his YouTube channel to such an impressive size, where it all started, dealing with criticisms, and much more.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Billy-Perry-YouTube-Million,6302
    • The Olympics = POSTPONED
      Based on the unfortunate coronavirus situation, freestyle BMX's debut in The Olympics is on hold. Get the latest info and see what Logan Martin, Hannah Roberts, Daniel Dhers, Justin Dowell, Kenneth Tencio, and Brandon Loupos have to say about this inside.
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/The-Olympics-POSTPONED-Thoughts-from-Riders,6294
    • Rob Darden Bids China Farewell
      Rob Darden's time as China's BMX coach has officially come to an end. Though the circumstances surrounding this are less than ideal, Rob walks away with almost two years of experience in previously uncharted territory. We caught up with Rob to reflect on his time in China, discuss his complicated journey home, and learn about his future plans.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Rob-Darden-Bids-China-Farewell,6292
    • Jaie Toohey - Tailwhip to Nothing Front Bikeflip
      Jaie Toohey recently shocked the BMX world with a wild new combo - a tailwhip to nothing front bikeflip! We caught up with Jaie to learn about what went into this trick, where else he can take it, and everything else he has in the pipeline. Check it -
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Jaie-Toohey-Discussses-the-Tailwhip-to-Nothing-Front-Bikeflip,6288
    • List of BMX Events Cancelled due to COVID-19
      This list will be continuously updated as more information becomes available. Stay safe, everybody!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/A-Comprehensive-List-of-Cancelled-or-Postponed-BMX-Events-due-to-COVID-19,6286
    • Kenneth Tencio - Bangers and Olympic Mentality
      Kenneth Tencio has been riding like a man possessed as of late. Watch some of his insane new moves and learn about his fine-tuned mentality leading into the 2020 Olympics!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Kenneth-Tencio-Bangers-and-Olympic-Mentality,66541/kylecarlson,363
    • With Frame #500 on the Horizon, Laird talks Lairdframe
      Six years ago, former pro rider Mike Laird embarked on a journey to build high-end BMX frames. Fast forward to today and Mike's 500th frame is on the horizon! We caught up with Mike to follow up on where he's at, lessons he's learned, bringing titanium into the mix, and what his future holds.
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Mike-Laird-Lairdframe-500th-Frame,6276
    • Nick Bruce Interview
      We caught up with Nick Bruce at his brand new private facility - The Brewhouse - to discuss the influence it's already had on his riding, his Olympic journey, what he's up to off the bike, being a crazy vegan, and much more.
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Nick-Bruce-Talks-New-Warehouse-Olympics-Progression-Veganism-and-More,66517/kylecarlson,363
    • Daniel Dhers: Freecoaster, 4 Pegs, 0 Brakes
      Six years ago, Daniel Dhers decided to make some pretty huge changes. Fortunately for all of us, they didn't stick, but sit back and re-watch his midlife crisis!
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/features/Daniel-Dhers-Freecoaster-4-Pegs-0-Brakes,66507/kylecarlson,363
    • Dhers Discusses Skatepark's Olympic Redesign
      DDASC - Daniel Dhers' skatepark on the outskirts of Raleigh, North Carolina - is home base for many of the best competition riders on the planet and Daniel just gave the park its final facelift before The Olympics. We caught up with Daniel to learn all about the new setup!
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Daniel-Dhers-DDASC-Re-design,6274
    • 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
    • With Frame #500 on the Horizon, Laird talks Lairdframe
      Six years ago, former pro rider Mike Laird embarked on a journey to build high-end BMX frames. Fast forward to today and Mike's 500th frame is on the horizon! We caught up with Mike to follow up on where he's at, lessons he's learned, bringing titanium into the mix, and what his future holds.
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      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Mike-Laird-Lairdframe-500th-Frame,6276
    • The Olympics = POSTPONED
      Based on the unfortunate coronavirus situation, freestyle BMX's debut in The Olympics is on hold. Get the latest info and see what Logan Martin, Hannah Roberts, Daniel Dhers, Justin Dowell, Kenneth Tencio, and Brandon Loupos have to say about this inside.
      6
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/The-Olympics-POSTPONED-Thoughts-from-Riders,6294
    • Jaie Toohey - Tailwhip to Nothing Front Bikeflip
      Jaie Toohey recently shocked the BMX world with a wild new combo - a tailwhip to nothing front bikeflip! We caught up with Jaie to learn about what went into this trick, where else he can take it, and everything else he has in the pipeline. Check it -
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Jaie-Toohey-Discussses-the-Tailwhip-to-Nothing-Front-Bikeflip,6288
    • Billy Perry Talks One Million Subscribers
      Billy Perry recently hit a milestone that few in the BMX world have achieved - gaining one million subscribers on YouTube. We caught up with Billy to discuss how he grew his YouTube channel to such an impressive size, where it all started, dealing with criticisms, and much more.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Billy-Perry-YouTube-Million,6302
    • Matthias Dandois Introduces "What Does It Take"
      Matthias and his production company - ASI Media - have teamed up with Red Bull to launch What Does It Take, a new podcast that dives into the minds of some of the best athletes in the world. We caught up with Matthias to see how he's holding up in New York City and to get the scoop on his new project.
      https://www.vitalbmx.com/features/Matthias-Podcast-What-Does-It-Take,6306
FISE: Hiroshima 2020 = POSTPONED

Due to the current coronavirus situation, FISE: Hiroshima 2020 will not be taking place as initially planned.

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/12/2020 10:44 AM

Stu Chisholm on BSD

If you've been to Source Park, chances are you saw Stu completely shutting it down. Well, Stu has officially partnered with BSD and decided to tailwhip something gnarly to make it official.

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/11/2020 2:44 PM

Bike Check: resotek's Kink Cloud 2 4

Travis Hughes' signature complete bike from Kink spotted in the wild.

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/11/2020 2:38 PM

THE SHOP
Golden Days - Fight The Sleep

The Golden Days shop crew - Jeff Wescott, Lahsaan Kobza, Charles LittleJohn, Poor Homie Rich, Ryan Mills, and ringleader Nate Richter take it to the Las Vegas streets. Solid riding from a bunch of dudes we don't see enough of!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/11/2020 1:49 PM

Dan Coller and Casey Starling in Austin

An awesome day of BMX in ATX starring Kink dudes Dan Coller and Casey Starling.

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/11/2020 10:47 AM

Win lairdframe #500!

We've teamed up with Mike Laird to give lairdframe #500 away! The winner will pick all of the frame's specs. Get details inside!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/10/2020 3:09 PM

X Games: Shanghai = CANCELLED 4

The unfortunate coronavirus continues to effect the BMX world. Official statement inside.

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/10/2020 12:13 PM

Ryan Guzman - Double Flair No Hander 1

We already knew that Ryan Guzman owned the double flair, but this just takes it to a whole new level. WOW!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/10/2020 11:04 AM

Kink 2020 Spring / Summer Apparel

Kink just dropped their entire new apparel catalog. Once again, the dudes over there really crushed it with this drop!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/9/2020 2:17 PM

Fast and Loose Trailer 2

The Fast and Loose video is nearly upon us! Watch the official preview featuring Jason Watts, Matt Cordova, Kris Fox, Corey Walsh, and Cody Pollard and prepare for the official premiere at Swampfest!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/9/2020 11:13 AM

With Frame #500 on the Horizon, Mike Laird talks Lairdframe 2

Six years ago, former pro rider Mike Laird embarked on a journey to build high-end BMX frames. Fast forward to today and Mike's 500th frame is on the horizon! We caught up with Mike to follow up on where he's at, lessons he's learned, bringing titanium into the mix, and what his future holds.

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/9/2020 5:22 AM

Bike Check: dead goon's Stranger RPG 9 5

Front brakes only!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/8/2020 2:22 PM

Jaie Toohey - Tailwhip to Nothing Front Bikeflip 1

Absolutely insane trick by Jaie Toohey. This is mind-blowing!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/8/2020 1:21 PM

Cam Peake in Arizona

The UK's Cam Peake travels to the USA's desert to throw down some technical magic in this new one from Mongoose. The hang five at Chandler may be the best hang five ever done...

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/7/2020 1:40 PM

Zdenda Pešek Shredding Skateparks 1

I saw Czech shredder Zdenda Pešek ride at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Germany this past year and my mind was blown. This dude is ridiculously good. This new video gives you a taste of what he's all about and it's definitely worth a watch. Hit it!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/6/2020 9:53 AM

Nick Bruce Talks New Warehouse, Olympics, Progression, Veganism, and More 5

We caught up with Nick Bruce at his brand new private facility - The Brewhouse - to discuss the influence it's already had on his riding, his Olympic journey, what he's up to off the bike, being a crazy vegan, and much more.

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/5/2020 1:54 PM

Kink - Champagne (FULL VIDEO!) 2

Full sections from Nathan Williams, Travis Hughes, Dan Coller, Calvin Kosovich, Chad Osburn, Hobie Doan, and Agustin Gutierrez. Video mastery by Darryl Tocco. This is the full video! Press play!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/4/2020 11:33 PM

Adrian Kölz in Porto

Tech moves in Porto, Portugal courtesy of Adrian Kölz. This dude hits his pegs in plenty of places that it isn't expected...

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/2/2020 8:46 PM

Larry Edgar Rode 30 Miles to a Contest

Larry Edgar recounts the time he rode from Corona to Perris to compete - and somehow still managed to win after the hellacious ride.

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/2/2020 8:16 PM

New Kink Contender Frame Colors

Dan Coller celebrates two new colors of his signature Kink Contender frame - bloodsport red and brass knuckles - the only way he knows how. BURLY STREET MOVES!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/2/2020 12:18 PM

Joris Coulomb - No Future 1

Joris Coulomb has an incredible body of work and this is some of his finest. Technicality and originality at it's finest from MArieJADE's No Future!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/2/2020 11:52 AM

Samson Ross in Aeterna

Super diverse and super good. Bikeflips, rail rides, and crazy footjams. Another bangin' section fro LUXBMX's Aeterna!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/2/2020 11:10 AM

Jack Dumper at Campus Pool

Jack Dumper is absolutely incredible. The man has never let only having one arm hold him back and manages to progress far past what would appear possible. Hell yeah, Jack!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/2/2020 10:54 AM

Daniel Dhers: Freecoaster, 4 Pegs, 0 Brakes

Six years ago, Daniel Dhers decided to make some pretty huge changes. Fortunately for all of us, they didn't stick, but sit back and re-watch his midlife crisis!

Posted by kylecarlson on 3/1/2020 2:47 PM

Bike Check: SchrammBamm's Kink Williams 3

Awesome build of Nathan Williams' signature Kink frame courtesy of Vital BMX member SchrammBamm. In addition to the Williams frame, he's also got the Williams bars and a bunch of high-end Odyssey parts!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/29/2020 4:20 PM

Forum: Best Wide Seat? 34

Like wide seats? What's your favorite? Can the classic Mirra seat be surpassed!?

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/28/2020 3:44 PM

Felix Prangenberg - The First Cut

German tech machine Felix Prangenberg makes his spot on the Eclat team official with this amazing video that he edited himself. Felix is one of the best street riders in the game today, but you should already know this.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/28/2020 3:36 PM

Dakota Roche - Signature Sessions

Dakota Roche puts his new signature Cinema peg to work on the mean streets of SoCal. Awesome riding with some technical surprises!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/28/2020 3:17 PM

Bike Check: poontangmonkey69's Skate Bike 3 2

Well, this is... interesting.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/27/2020 6:28 PM

Jakub Spurný - Set Me Free

Street shredding in Prague. Jakub has brakes and knows how to use 'em in all the right places! Definitely some cool moves in this...

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/27/2020 6:22 PM

Rim Nakamura Interview

GQ Japan sits down with Rim Nakamura and his father to discuss Rim's roots, progression, bike, and more. When you're literally named after a bike part, you've gotta be destined for greatness!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/27/2020 6:12 PM

Broc Raiford vs Mardi Gras

Broc Raiford makes his new gig on Red Bull official by doing something quite obscure - riding Mardi Gras floats at a warehouse in New Orleans.

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/26/2020 3:14 PM

Dhers Discusses Skatepark's Olympic Redesign 2

DDASC - Daniel Dhers' skatepark on the outskirts of Raleigh, North Carolina - is home base for many of the best competition riders on the planet and Daniel just gave the park its final facelift before The Olympics. We caught up with Daniel to learn all about the new setup!

Posted by kylecarlson on 2/26/2020 11:42 AM

Bike Check: svtesorodsy667's Cult Heaven's Gate 4

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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