Bet you never thought you would see a headline like this on CR, did you?
Tomorrow, March 15, Severin films is releasing the cult classic, BMX Bandits, on DVD and Blu-Ray.
It features a young Nicole Kidman at the start of her career.
Little did she know it would be her most important role to date.
There’s so much old school cheesiness…it’s hard to look away.
Check out the trailer.
Wonder if this will prompt the powers-that-be to finally release RAD on DVD?
We can only hope.
Last night there was cruisers on my lawn
Take the cruisers bowling
Take them bowling
Take the cruisers bowling
Take them bowling
Some people say that skatepark bowls all look the same
look the same
There’s not a line that goes here that rhymes with anything
anything
Vodpod videos no longer available.I had a dream last night but I forget what it was…
Videos: Jim C. & TJ Henderson; Peter Beer; Camper Van Beethoven.
If you want the ultimate, you have to be willing to pay the ultimate price — Point Break
The fact is, no one rides for free.
Every ride has the potential for calamity…sometimes you end up paying the price, and crashing.
Here’s a look back at some of the craziest cruiser crashes caught on video (and a quick reminder to wear your gear)!
3. Mid-race flair
I bet this guy didn’t think he would be pulling a flair on this day…in full race leathers!
2. A killer snap
In racing, getting a killer snap is usually a compliment. In this case…
1. Jose Yanez tribute during Cruiser main at UCI Worlds
Jose Yanez was the first guy to successfully pull flips on a BMX bike. He rocked clips on his pedals to make it happen. These days the only BMX riders using clips are racers. It’s only fitting then that the Junior Men’s Cruiser final at the UCI Worlds showcased a tribute to Yanez’s pioneering efforts. A stunning demonstation of flips in his honor.
Honorable mentions
Coming up a little short
Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla made a name for himself jumping off houses. A true contrarian, this fella decided to take the opposite route. Looks like he came up a little short.
Berm warfare
Fighting always seems to bring fans to their feet in hockey. Could it work in BMX? Let’s find out.
A good relationship always allows for some give and take.
We do things for our significant others when sometimes we’d rather be doing something else.
Likewise, having a nice place to share is important too.
Unfortunately, the work involved to keep a nice place often has a way of interfering with the time we like to spend riding. This can create some tension, unless your spouse happens to be as bike-crazy as you are.
The answer?
A pumptrack.
But not just any pumptrack.
We’re talking a manicured, landscaped pumptrack like the one in the backyard of John and Maggie of the San Diego Mountain Bike Association, as featured on the ihatebikes site.
This yard is a thing of beauty. (Although that wall is crying out to be incorporated as a feature in the pump track.)
Here’s another shot:
So maybe you and your spouse can’t agree on the decor in your home…but with a yard like this, at least you’ll have a yard you can both enjoy (…and you’ll never have to be nagged to do yardwork again!).
All pics by Jason Van Horn at ihatebikes.net
Over the last couple of days, there was a pretty much something for everyone in the world of 24″ BMX.
It didn’t really matter what you were into.
If you’re looking for the perfect wave
Sunday announced that the widely anticipated Wave-C frame would be available in the second week of February. If you’ve already checked out the sneak peek, you know this frame is the real deal.
Jim C inverted table aboard the Wave-C (Jake Seeley photo)
If you’re into S&M
Jon Faure posted his build of Prototype #2 of the S&M 24″ Dirt Bike on plussizebmx.com.
S&M 24" Dirt Bike Prototype #2
If you’re into getting a leg up on the competition
SE Bikes posted this pic demonstrating the effect of the SoCal Flyer on leg power.
SE SoCal Flyer has got legs
Looks like S&M is going flat out with its 24″ Dirt Bike prototype testing.
That’s right.
S&M Bikes owner, Chris Moeller is taking a hands-on (and foot off) approach to get the 24″ Dirt Bike just right.
He’s bringing his years of experience to the table….
OK, enough with the puns.
I just wanted an excuse to run this pic of Moeller’s rad one-footed flattie on Jon Faure’s test bike.
Moeller making sure the Dirt Bike lives up to its name
For more pics from the session, check out Plussizebmx.com’s Old Guys Who Ride section.
And for more details on the S&M 24″ Dirt Bike, check out S&M Dirt Bike grows up and The dirt on the new 24″ S&M Dirt Bike .
Oh BMX Plus!, it’s been nearly a year already….
Back in your April 2010 issue, you ran a cover story on the “Death of the 24.” A surprising turn of events given that you showed so much love for the cruiser in months prior to that article.
I won’t deny it. It stung a little.
Since then, it’s seems you have been on a non-stop campaign to bring the love back. There was the 10-page race cruiser shootout… a nice gesture.
And mentions of 24s in the different buyer’s guides.
But it seems forced.
Now your February issue hits the stands and I find a 3-page test on the SE Floval Flyer.
Is this an early Valentine, perhaps?
If it is, I appreciate the effort, but…
They’re still something we need to do, to bury the hatchet.
Remember the freestyle cruiser shootout I suggested before?
Run that and we can put this whole thing behind us.
*Off-topic but somewhat-related news*
SE recently announced the signing of #1 Pro Cruiser champ, Barry Nobles to its team for 2011.
Got to admire the versatility of a rider that backflips the Pro Section in the Pro Cruiser main during the 09 ABA Grands (why didn’t anyone capture this on video?) and follows it up with a #1 title the following year.
Here we are here again, on the eve of a new year.
It’s been a big year for 24″ bikes.
Let’s take a look at the top ten things that went down.
10. 24s got vertical. Ben Snowden hit the vert ramp on a borrowed cruiser and showed 24s are at home on any terrain.
9. The world is still flat (for some). Kevin Jones turned more than a few heads by riding a 24″ at the York Jam.
8. BMX Plus! didn’t know if they loved us or hated us. We didn’t care, we’d rather read Fastlane BMX mag anyway.
7. Kids are traveling in style these days. Front of the bike, back of the bike or in a custom sidehack, these kids are along for the ride.
Sidehacks are fun
5. Front brakes made a comeback.
4. Sunday came out with a front brake fork prototype….and a shaved head tube prototype frame…and a wave tube frame prototype. This, on top of introducing TWO 24″ bikes in their lineup at Interbike.
Jim C with Wave-C protype at Ray's MTB (Scott Steinbrick pic)
3. Twin-top tubes made a comeback.
2. Liquid Bikes made a splash with the progressive Feedback frame.
1. It’s still all about the ride. Old school or new school, it’s all about getting out there and riding your bike.
Photo of the year? Trent B with a super-stylish bar endo.
Happy New Year everybody!
Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas!
Hope you get to spend some quality time with friends and family over the holidays.
And don’t forget to leave some milk and cookies for Santa…he’s working hard for y’all!
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You’ll receive a comprehensive nutrition plan, specially designed bike setup tips, a detailed track directory, a calendar to chart your progress, online peer support, and much more. Your personal trainers, Wayne and Nort, will keep you engaged every step of the way, and you won’t believe your results!
You’ll feel like you have thunder in your heart!
Just watch this testimonial!
Vodpod videos no longer available.Why is P90BMX so effective?
The secret behind the P90X workout system is an advanced training technique called “Confuse your neighbors”. They’ll wonder why you’re not riding a real bike and be confused by the shit-eating grin that you’ll begin sporting almost immediately.
Why?
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