We’ve been so stoked and inspired by the quality and quantity of riders who’ve submitted edits for our 2021 Video comp. The comp was split into over 30’s, over 40’s and over 50’s age groups and we also had Expert and Novice classes in each … Continue reading2021 Ride On Video Comp
BIKE CHECK Lamar Latrell’s S&M Holy Diver 20.75 Why did you choose this particular frame fork set up? Have always rode S&M and my son wanted my frame (S&M Tallboy) so I took his. What sort of riding does your F+F set up suit? Street … Continue readingWHAT I RIDE #9 Lamar Latrell
When I was young it was a bit different, it wasn’t as socially acceptable to be a girl BMXer and rock scrapes and bruises. Boys would sometimes feel awkward and not want to get shown up by a girl at the skatepark. If they snaked … Continue readingRIDE ON HEROES #24 VAL WARD
BIKE CHECK Neil Waddington’s S&M Credence MOD 21 inch Why did you choose this particular frame fork set up? I wanted to evolve my riding somewhat and move away from the tech/front wheel stuff (that I was previously doing a LOT of) and try to … Continue readingWHAT I RIDE #8 Neil Waddington
Here’s a great little riding game that me and Mike used to use when riding flat together. You can apply this to any form of riding and its an easy way to embed tricks into your locker so that they become natural and effortless. It’s … Continue readingMike O’Connell’S Flatland Workout
Street has and always will be my favourite terrain to ride. I trust it. I know the rules of engagement with it. I respect it. Matt Barton Epilogue to Interview So the rail I had in mind as photo subject for this Ride On Q&A … Continue readingRIDE ON HEROES #23 MATT BARTON
For someone who’s either starting out fresh or considers them selves a novice what do you think are the most useful tricks to learn and why? BRETT DOWNS – Starting from scratch? Just ride the bike and understand how it reacts to your input. That … Continue readingPanel Zero #2 Beginners Advice
Living with the baggage of 80s BMX “I don’t know you but I think I hate you..” When I look back at photos or video of “bmx freestyle” (as it was known) in the 80s I feel nothing. Likewise, when I see a re-issue, tribute … Continue readingLiving with the baggage of 80s BMX
“As you’ve rode into (and in some cases beyond) your forties what differences did you start to see to your body (ie stamina, strength, reflexes etc)?” BRETT DOWNS – Within a month of turning 46, all of a sudden I felt old for the first … Continue readingPanel Zero #1 Give me Strength!
BIKE CHECK Steve Nowak’s Subrosa OM 21” Why did you choose this particular frame fork set up? The Subrosa OM frame is on the larger side(not a scooter frame) It has a 9” standover and a 5” headtube so it has a bigger feel. The … Continue readingWHAT I RIDE #8 Steve Nowak