1989 Hoods- Kevin, Dale, Brett, Eaton, Jamie In the Spring of 1984, the BMX riders were dorks. At least to the rest of the school we were. We had found something different than the orthodox activities the rest of our peers did. It was beyond … Continue readingThe Plywood Hoods – 40 Years On
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
the oasis ledge by Nik Ford Everyone has there own way of dealing with testing times… …and for me, as I’m sure with many of you, riding my bike is the way I do this. You should never run away from your problems, pedalling is … Continue readingNik Ford – the oasis ledge
“What Should I Get?” By Brett Downs If there is one question that raises my ire, it’s this one. Not that it’s a bad question, it’s just incomplete. No matter if it’s a frame, bike, tire, or bars, we need to know more information to … Continue readingUser guide to Modern BMX Set Ups
Social Distancing BY MATT BARTON I enjoyed the freedom of the Corona Virus struck city and that ache that only riding street can give you Bloody Corona Virus and “social distancing”. And then there’s the weather! You couldn’t bloody write it. Mid to late March … Continue readingISOLATION
John Dye at Volt BMX What bike/frame/set up would you suggest for an older rider who’s coming back to bmx? On the complete bikes side I would recommend a bike with classic BMX (old style) geometry. A bike that is more like the one you … Continue readingBuyers Guide
The Best Laid Plans By Matt Barton “The plan to pace ourselves was out of the window and it was hammer time!” I don’t know about the others but I’d been looking forward to visiting Unit 23 in Dumbarton, Scotland since my last visit there … Continue readingA ROADTRIP STORY
Re:fine Re:fine by Owainn Clegg What’s the rush ? That’s what I find myself asking quite frequently when I watch edits/posts online recently. I don’t know if it’s a race to get caught up but the difference between pros and everyone else is pretty much … Continue readingWhat’s the rush?