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Mathew Lawton Interview
2008-05-15 18:10:00
Running a bike company is a hard thing to do. Starting a company from nothing is even harder. Matt is the owner of Tempered Bikes, hes also everything else a normal company would have so he is a busy dude, but lately things have been good to him. We got talking and ended up doing an interview and this is what he has to say... EnjoyName: Mathew Lawton Location: Brisbane, Australia.Sponsors: Cropthorn Clothing, Covenant Distribution and i guess Tempered hahaYour the guy behind Tempered bikes, it seems like just recently things havebeen picking up with that?It has been really good not just for me but also for my team these last few months, I mean Tempered has been aroundFor a few years now but it is only starting to get recognised world wide, which is awesome.I guess a lot more people are starting to see our gear and what were about and they just digg it!I am really glad the way things are going and i can see they are only going to get better. In another interview you did recently you ...
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Brian Tunney Interview
2008-05-14 21:40:00
Brian is BMX, well... I guess if you think about all the things he has done or been apart of over the years it would appear to be that way haha. With him taking over the team manager spot over at We The People I got an interview with him to see whats new in his life. Enjoy it!Name: Brian TunneyLocation: West New York, NJSponsors: I think I'm past that. Oh wait, Alfredo sponsors me. Nation BMX! And Badashell. Deuce's new Junior Misses collection rocks. Lots of other people hook it up, and it's all very much appreciated. Years riding: 22 You recently took over the spot as team manager over at We The People, what happened with Osato and how do you like it so far?WTP just wanted Dave to be a rider. I mean, if you think about it, Dave Osato is one of the greatest overall BMXers ever. The dude shouldn't be doing anymore than just riding his bike until he's officially done riding his bike... So far, the tm gig is kinda invigorating. I was feeling pretty stale before I started working ...
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Trey Jones BMXunion video
2008-05-14 16:42:00
Brett Rohlfing is awesome, him and Trey Jones went out and made a video.Brett tells me he will have an interview with Trey up soon with some interesting news....but until then enjoy bmxunion.com Trey Jones Video from Brett Rohlfing on Vimeo.Thanks Brett!!!

Jay Roe Interview
2008-05-13 18:07:00
I've had the chance to meet Jay once at Baco... like most people it would appear. I don't think he really remembered me just because he was knocked silly that whole weekend from a crash. As TM for Kink who has really made a come back lately he stays super busy. This is a look into his life. EnjoyName: *Jay Roe* Location: *Rochester, New York*Years riding: *8 or 9* Your the TM for Kink, how long have you been at that gig and how did you end up getting the job? *It has been about 2 years. Growing up in Rochester I have been around Kink since i started riding. I ended up getting a job in the warehouse for Kink and Blackout Distribution and that slowly turned into a sales/tm position at both companies. *You are in charge of a pretty legit team like Doyle, Tocco, Sexton and the rest of the guys, how do you go about picking the team? *The team is a group effort, everyone from my friends, dudes here at work and most importantly the team go about choosing who we want to support. The team ...
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Kink Road Trip
2008-05-13 17:30:00
Jay Roe had sent this over for you to see, if your in the area get pumped. I would be stoked on it. Check back in a few minutes and I will have an interview with him posted. Litterally like 10 minutes.You could meet Sexton and Tocco.. siiiiiiick
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Freak Interview
2008-05-12 19:25:00
Freak is a fairly well known guy... Some hate him, some love him, but from how it appears he really could care less and is doing what he likes doing. The interview was bound to happen, so just enjoy it right now!Name: Freak LeclercLocation: Montreal Sponsors: Tough Love Clothing and Empire Bike&BoardsYears riding: This summer is my 7th year of riding I believe.Your pretty involved in the BMX, running FYSbmx.com and then aren't you TM for Seshin? I take it you stay pretty busy? Lately Ive been pretty busy with riding, working a full time job, having a girlfriend and updating FYS but it's not like it's stuff I dont enjoy so it's not bad at all. For the Seshin question, I left a little while ago. There's no hard feeling or anything, I still talk to Ted pretty often but I think it was just best for both of us that I leave.Now that the new FYS website is up, what were the biggest changes and what is this all about with people being able to sign up and post stuff for the site? The b...
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The Justin Kosman Interview
2008-05-11 17:12:00
What can I say about Justin Kosman that isn't already well known? He's always ballin' out, spending money like it don't matter. Making money like its nothin... Justin Kosman aka "The Koz Man" is all business when it comes to phone calls and photo sessions but a complete party animal with no regrets when it comes to having a good time and remodeling his condo. Read up and take notes. Yeah its a lengthy interview, so if you're not into reading, you can suck it.Your Full Name: Justin Michelle KosmanAge: 27Born and raised: Geneseo, IllinoisCurrently residing in: Carlsbad, CAYears on a bike: 17Years behind the camera: 15How did you get into bmx? What?s your earliest memory of shredding? Pushing around a Standard prototype when I was 9 at Rampage. I barely remember that, but I had been skating at that time so my frame of reference for BMX was Kurt Schmidt?s raw bike. I didn?t know wtf was going on. The next summer my best friend got a GT so of course I got one and started riding t...
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Old News
2008-05-11 00:53:00
This is an old trailer for an old dvd Kyle Stark made back in 04'.. Notice the old Eric Holley, Itod, Nick Anderson, and a bunch of other guys who ride like champs. I am stoked this was uploaded
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Mark Mulville Interview
2008-05-10 22:39:00
Mark is all over the place these days, the dude rips it up on a bike. I could watch videos of him riding trails all day long. Myself, Brett Rohlfing, and Chad Degroot came up with a few questions for him.. EnjoyName: Mark Adam MulvilleLocation: casselberry FL. / pittsburgh PA.Sponsors: profile racing, ugp, duffs, odi(flow), sun rims(flow) mesh skatepark, steaz energyYears Riding: about 10 or 12 i guessYou recently left the take and are a "free agent" floating around, is subrosa going to be legit soon or are you still working on another deal? im not working on anything right now, and as far as subrosa i have no idea whats goin on with that, cool of them to give me some product though, thanks ryan and ronIs there any other sponsor changes or additions you can tell us about happening anytime soon? umm i have no idea really, steaz energy is a pretty new one and its all organic and stuff so thats good.Last I checked you are brakeless still. Do you ever scare yourself especially on trails...
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Subrosa Armada
2008-05-09 05:51:00
It would appear that the Eli Platt frame from Subrosa will be out on the 16th..Should have a few interviews back here soon so check back!
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Chris Moeller Interview
2008-05-06 21:23:00
How do you write an introduction for a guy whose been around BMX and is one of the main reasons for it still kicking ass. Chris Moeller is the kind of dude who everyone who has ever wanted to start a company wants to be. He is a kickass dude and has a lot of history behind him. EnjoyCredit: Vitalbmx.com/S&MS&M Bikes ?board? meeting in the front office bowl.Name: Christopher Lawrence MoellerLocation: Santa Ana CaliforniaAll the sponsors over the years: Team Mom and Dad, Robinson Racing, Peddlepower Bike Shop, Lucky?s Crew, BMX Action Magazine, ODI Grips, Airwalk Shoes, Life?s a Beach Clothing?S&M Bikes. Years riding? Since 1976 so that?s 32 years. S&M has been around for a long time, how many years has it been now? S&M will be 21 this year?its party time! Credit: 23mag.comParamount Skate park 1982. This bowl was 16? deep and had 8? of vert on the face wall.What do you feel is the biggest thing that has changed since you guys started the company? BMX isn?t as gay as it used to be. Yo...
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TristanThiel.com
2008-05-06 19:54:00
If you saw the Photo special I did with a bunch of Tristan Thiel's photos you know his stuff is real good. He has been working on getting his new website together for a while now and it is live as of now. So head over there and check out his stuff it is real solid at TristanThiel.comPhil Book and Benny P
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Contest Count Down
2008-05-06 19:49:00
So today is the 6th, that means the BMXunion/Renegade contest is just 12 days away!May 18th! I know I started talking about it like 2 months ago but time has really flown by and now it is time.This is just a few of the boxes of stuff I got to toss out for prizes and everything!Click Here to see all the info on the contestSponsors for the Event:Give D,The Take,Monster, Standard, Fit, DK, Alienation, Beloe Shoes, BMXinvasion, Interbmx.com, The Come Up, Ride BMX ,Hell On Earth,S&M,UGP,Albes, To Die For and BMXunion...Big thanks to those companies for the support.If you have any questions about the contest shoot me an email: Bmxrochester@hotmail.comGO! IT WILL BE A GOOD TIME DAMNIT.
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Just a little somethin...
2008-05-04 10:12:00
Youtube definitely kicks a lot of ass and for good reason... I put in good work looking for videos on Youtube and on occasion I strike gold. I don't know if everyone will enjoy these as much as I do, but take a gander if you're interested. If you don't like em, Suck it. Both videos revolve around the consumption of chicken and both may or may not (if you're a bitch) make you laugh...

BMX on Today Show Video
2008-05-03 16:24:00
So the other day there was some talk of Keenan Harkin being on the Today show talking about BMX racing in the olympics. I know this site isn't really directed towards racing at all but I thought it was pretty interesting and we should be stoked because I think it will bring a lot more power to BMX.It came off a little cheesy due to the track being like 10 feet long but I think it was still decent for what they had to work with.What do you think?
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Adam Grandmaison Interview
2008-05-02 15:40:00
Adam is the kind of guy that everyone has an opinion on. Some like him, some hate him, but that is up to the person to decide. If it weren't for him this site would probably have flopped. He helped me out and it worked and I owe him for that. When we talked about an interview we decided on staying away from the come up as much as possible but there is times where it is neccesary. So this is what we got out of itName: Adam John Grandmaison AKA Adam22 AKA The White TruthPhoto: Aaron BuckleyLocation: Originally from Nashua, New Hampshire. Currently reside in Woodside NY.Sponsors: Zip zero.Years riding: 11 I think. Your career choice is uncommon, where would you like to or where are you going to take it from here?I never dreamed about running a website, that's not something I'm passionate about. It's just something I happen to be good at and I like doing it. In terms of what I am going to do in my life once I'm done running websites for a living, that's a damn good question, I hav...
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Paul Aya Interview
2008-05-01 16:56:00
Sometimes it is really cool to see how these unknown riders get a lot of hype. In this case Paul is a super laid back kid who rides like a champ. Basically I knew I had to give this kid an interview and I think the kids on Bikeguide will be stoked.All Photos were taken by Chris LutonName: Paul AyaLocation: Lancaster, CASponsors: N/a hahahYears riding: about 3 or 4Your only like 16 but you look like a full grown man! what is up with this? hahaha! i really dunno manevery one i ever meet thinks im like 25 when I am 17 hahahmaybe its the facial hair?Do you feel like it has anything to do with the crew of guys you ride with? What do you think of them?um maybe people think I am their age cuz I am hanging out with them. . .i think they are awesome. theres so many different styles and we never put each other down or anything. its always fun and laughter witch is the best partPhoto: All photos by Chris LutonI know I have seen plenty of pictures of you on Bikeguide riding street, do you ever ...
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Dilly Jam Video
2008-04-30 23:58:00
Team Dilly threw together a jam on 4/20 up in the Twin Cities. This is what went down! Untitled from fatcatsss on Vimeo.
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Christian Simmonds Interview
2008-04-30 15:44:00
I met Christian Simmonds a few years ago at a skatepark in Tampa. He had full pads on but no helmet, a pony tail, front and back brakes, 4 pegs and a freecoaster. A few years later it?s still the exact same way. He still listens to all the rock classics from his era like Metallica and Iron Maiden. Even though he has a wife, kids, 2 bike shops, a mailorder and a bike company, He stays true to what he is about and what he has loved since he was a teenager: The heart of bmx. BMX at it?s base, in a more simple time before trends, cliques and all the internet haters? or the internet in general for that matter. - Brett RohlfingName: CHRISTIAN SIMMONDSLocation: SAN CLEMENTE CALIFORNIA AND WEEKI WACHEE FL.Years riding: SINCE 1976 OR EARLIER AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, IVE BEEN BIKINGWho was the first pro you met? RL OSBORNEYou used to be a pro back in the day right? Tell us about that. AFA EXPERT FLATLANDER 84-88 TURNED PRO, DID A PEPSI COMMERCIAL FOR $$ AND THEN ILLNESS STOPPED ME FOR A FEW...
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Sean Sexton Interview
2008-04-30 02:20:00
Sean is on fire. The guy rides with so much talent that it makes me wonder what he isn't capable of doing. He is all over these days traveling so I was surprised I got a chance to catch up with him and get this interview!Name:Sean SextonPhoto Credit: Fat BMXLocation:tempe, azSponsors:kink bikes, empire, mosh, vans, and kronik energyYears Riding:14Your kind of all over right now with traveling, recently in Brazil for their X-games, how did it go for you? Any highlights? brazil was pretty rad, i had a great time and ended up getting 2nd place so im pumped. as for highlights, id say everything that garret did..hahaThe next stop for you is a trip to Europe with some of the Kink guys, what are your plans over there? im going to england with darryl tocco in may, and were going out there to film and chill with the seventies guys at their place in brighton. should be dope.After Europe do you have some time to chill or where are you going? a lil bit, but I go to austrailia on may 20th I bel...
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Slacking..
2008-04-28 21:25:00
Sorry for the lack of daily updates... The end of the semester is coming up and I have been doing a lot of school crap lately.I should have some interesting interviews up sometime during this week that should make up for it. I spotted this on Bikeguide and liked it so I figured I could use it to some what not make this post as pointless. Enjoy.. Comments.. whatever works for you. Untitled from Dan on Vimeo.

Photo Feature: Tristan Thiel
2008-04-25 23:02:00
Tristan Thiel is a photographer and rider from Minnesota who is not only super nice and very talented but just an all around interesting guy. I figured I would do a little something to showcase some of his work he has. Click the "read more" and see a whole bunch more photos!Elliot Stumf is one of Minnesota's best kept secrets. I held the flash for this!Deljon is a midwest legend! Love it or he will moon you!Mini Mark footjams like a champ, check out his interview in the previous interviews!Cal rips! Big air out of impossible to air out bankBenny P rides for Standard, he also will have a interview on here somedayLil Jon ripping at the last MidwestBMX contestNick Anderson, Eastern Flow rider kills itThis was taken after the I-35 bridge collapse last year here in MN. TradgicBMXunion's own Itod..Old man still has hopsWhoever said computer nerds can't ride never met Dustin Griess owner of Interbmx.comPhil Book is better than you.Darrin Treanor is amazing on a bikeRay Theiler kills it ...
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Tony Mortenson Interview
2008-04-25 17:16:00
Tony is a Minnesota legend, he was full on pro at one point riding for MacNeil and a few other companies but has moved onto other things of sorts. He still rides, he still is one of the few people who have ever made it through the big set at Monkey Village, and he is still an animal when it comes to partying. I think this interview will give you a little view of his perspective.Name:Tony Mortenson Photo Credit: Ben AustinLocation: East Hanover New Jersey Sponsors: Etnies, Primo?Years Riding: About 13 or 14 You have or are in the process of moving to New Jersey, why are you leaving Minnesota? There is a really long story to this. But it’s pretty private. But I can tell you that I was offered a job out there and since I just finished school this spring I decided on change of scenery, and I was offered a good opportunity to get started on my career. Do you see a return ever? Yes I do, I will always call Minnesota home. Seeing you ride is pretty wild, but it seems like your kind of...
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More Tony Mortenson
2008-04-25 05:44:00
I figured with all the kids being stoked on that video I posted up the other day from him I would post up this older video of him I came accross. Super gnarly and has a lot of cool stuff including the old G-Shock Skatepark.
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Darryl Tocco Interview
2008-04-25 04:44:00
Darryl is a dude who has blown up pretty big lately. This coming from his part in Insight and his riding in general. After I saw Insight I had no doubt that I wanted to interview the guy! So we got it done for you kids to enjoy!Name:Darryl Tocco Photo Credit: Keith TerraLocation: Audubon, NJSponsors: Kink bikes, TwobyFour storeYears Riding: 13 roughlyInsight has been released finally, your part was my personal favorite so this had to be done. How did you feel about that part and video in general?Thanks man! I was super psyched to see the video finished up, there was a lot of bullshit and set backs that delayed the video so it was a relief to see it come together the way it did. There was a couple things I wanted to get done for the part that didnt work out, but i am still really happy with the ride part, it was an awesome opportunity, shouts to navaz, and all the dudes in the vid.How many times did you have to try that wall ride to 180 to fakie barspin down the stairs from the part ...
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Chris Luton Interview
2008-04-24 01:31:00
Chris is a cool dude, he always posts up really interesting photos on Bikeguide, and I have always been curious what the story is behind him. So I know you probably don't know the guy but he did deserve this.. EnjoyName:Chris Luton (aka. Mutiny5050 )GQ?Location: Palmdale, Ca. ( 45min north of Los Angeles )Sponsors?: NopeYears riding: 13 years and countingSo your kind of e-famous with the stuff you post up on bikeguide, how do you feel about forums like bikeguide?I think forums like bikeguide are great. The people there make me laugh, the topics are off the wall but not too crazy. Its a break from the normality of life. It also gives me a change to post up all my photos and videos that I take and most of the time I get good and constructive feedback which is helping me grow as a photographer and a Filmer. Your riding is real solid, what kinds of things do you like to ride most?Whatever is fun. Every time I go out and ride either by myself or with my friends I just go to ride my bike...
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BMXFU20 jam.. Niagra Falls, Ontario.
2008-04-22 05:33:00
BMXfu20 jam... I made into Buffalo yesterday a little later than expected... Kerry Sayre at rise above had a pretty comfy couch.. I rolled into Buffalo about 4 o'clock, after finding a place to stash my 420 supplies and multiple texts with international roaming charges, I finally made it to the Spot that everyone was at..shit there must have been 50 people there. Oh. I forgot to mention the brownie I ate just before I crossed the border.. so I am starting to feel the brownie when I arrived. Charlie Crumlish (god bless him) rolled over and met up with me. after smoking a nice sized Blunt, Of which I only had a pull off of due to the brownie really hitting me at this point, we then started to ride.. well they rode I watched. there is something about being in a different country and around different people that makes me not want to ride high. That and the fact I suck at riding. Lee Dennis did some good shit. up-rail to hop over bars... the rail wasn't short either... man I don't kno...
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Get Low Crew
2008-04-21 15:32:00
If you are ever around Bikeguide's forum, you are probably firmiliar with Mutiny5050, the dude is all around cool and takes some amazing photos. He also has a kid who can bunny hop no footer and hes like 3. However, he finally made an edit from all of the places these photos he posts are. I really liked this so I am posting it! Full length Get Low crew edit. from Mutiny5050 on Vimeo.
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Jake Seeley Interview
2008-04-21 05:45:00
Jake is good, I mean... real good. The kid has blown up big time in the last year. The kids on the come up love him and in all reality he really is on the come up and I think hes going places with riding. I mean he 540s down stairs like a champ...Name: Jake SeeleyLocation: Williamstown, a small town in Massachusetts Sponsors: Manmade clothing, Coalition and Sunday bikes So BMX has been good to you so far... What is your definition of BMX? 'bicycle moto cross' haha as long as your havin fun with your friends it's all good, when its got to do with a bike its called bmxYou grew up racing, then trails and park.. Are you 100% street now or do you hit the trails once and a while?Definatly cant say that im 100% street I ride some park but dont really enjoy it that much and I ride this dirt bowl by my house thats a lot of fun. I haven't road trails since I hurt my knee about 4 years ago riding them. I've definatly grown to like riding street the most though. Theres more originality in ...
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Albes Road Trip Recap
2008-04-19 17:43:00
Flip just emailed me telling me about all the fun they had on their big road trip they took for Albes..Click that link to see photos and stuff, real good stuff! There is also a Video on Go211 check that out!
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