Friday, December 31, 2010

Remembering 2010


I wanted to take some time to remember 2010 while the new year is quickly approaching while I am uploading this video there are only 30 more minutes left before 2011 hits Texas. The 2010 year was filled with great moments, shocking and sad times. I hope that we can look back at this video and remember when.

Happy New Years!
Rad Dad

Happy Birthday "EZ"



This is a compilation video of EZ Chris. Founder of the Legendary Oltorf Garage. Member of the ATX Flatland Crew. Celebrating his 39th Birthday on December 31, 2010. Happy Birthday "EZ"

Ramon -lo mejor/My best 2010


Related Links
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/ramon-flatland-1986-2010.html

Happy New Years from Terry Adams

Thomas Weakley -Review of Rolling with the ATX Crew DVD

Rolling with ATX Crew was released on December 22, 2010. See what Thomas Weakley had to say about this DVD.

Thomas Weakley Just watched "Rolling with the ATX Crew" yesterday. Sick video!! Twice as much footage
as most riding vids. Just the thing I needed to get pumped to go out and ride in the 32°
weather here in Maryland! Austin Texas definitely has an awesome flatland scene and some crazy skilled riders!

 Related Links

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/10/bmx-freestyler-mail-bag-message-from_04.html

Rolling with the ATX Crew - DVD


Rolling with the ATX Crew is the newest DVD to add to your collection. This DVD wraps up highlights from the 2010 riding season from the ATX Crew. It features riding from Adam DiClaudio, Aaron Frost, David Weathersby, Ruben Castillo, Robert Castillo and many many more members from the ATX Crew. The run time on this DVD is 1 Hour and 26 min.
    It is a great way to show your support for BMX Freestyler and the ATX Crew. Your purchase goes to helping keep BMX Freestyler providing you videos, photos and interviews for the 2011 year.
  December 31, 2010
This is your last day to enter to win a Free Copy
watch the Christmas Video at this link

Decode the blue letters in this video and post that message in Comments under the Christmas Video.
Hurry Today is the last day!!

You can purchase your copy by pay pal. If you have any question or would like to make another payment arrangement you can send a email to webmaster@bmxfreestyler.com 

Day Smith- Hard Core Sick Flatland


This was taken from Hard Core Sick Flatland. If you want to see all the footage please click this.
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/hard-core-sick-flatland.html

Ruben Castillo - Hard Core Sick Flatland


This segment was taken from Hard Core Sick Flatland. If you want to see the rest please click here

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/hard-core-sick-flatland.html

Related Link
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/05/king-of-freestyle.html

Robert Castillo - Hard Core Sick Flatland


This clip was taken from Hard Core Sick Flatland. If you want to see more click here.

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/hard-core-sick-flatland.html

Related Links
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/08/living-legend-robert-castillo.html

Gabe Weed - Hard Core Sick Flatland


This Segment was taken from Hard Core Sick Flatland. If you want to see more please click here.
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/hard-core-sick-flatland.html

Trevor Meyer


This was taken from Hard Core Sick Flatland. If you would like to see more please click here.

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/hard-core-sick-flatland.html

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Happy Birthday Kenny Boucher!


Today's Riding is dedicated to Kenny Boucher. I met Kenny when he was 14 years old. He saw me doing tail whips in the Ville and asked me how I did that. Now I ask him how he does things. Happy 22nd Birthday Kenny. Hope this video will inspire you to keep pushing your self.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Ramon flatland 1986-2010

 I was fortunate enough to meet Ramon in person and ride with him in Texas and at Voodoo Jam. This is pretty incredible slide show of the past 24 years. Be sure to check out the related links.



Related Links
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/11/rico-suava.html

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/06/randy-morales-2010.html

Friday, December 24, 2010

Win a Free Rolling with the ATX Crew DVD

Do you want to win a Free Copy of Rolling with the ATX Crew? There is a coded message in the Merry Christmas 2010 video. You will see 14 blue letter that will make a message. Post that message in the comment box. under the Merry Christmas video. That will enter you to win. The random drawing will be held on New Years Day. You can find the video posted here

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/merry-christmas-2010.html

Merry Christmas 2010



Merry Christmas from The ATX Flatland Crew from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
To all the riders all over the world. BMX Freestyler and the ATX Flatland Crew would like to wish everyone out there a very merry Christmas and happy new years!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Liberty Armstrong/Winter Progression

 I just got a Text message form Chris Armstrong to check out a new video of Liberty busting out on here bike. Here is the future flatland super star ladies and gentleman.


If you didn't already know this is Chris and Scott Byrd getting there winter riding session on.

Monday, December 20, 2010

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Scott Powell in Austin,Texas



Scott Powell in Austin,Texas from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
Scott Powell was recently in Austin,Texas. He hung out with the ATX Crew we did some filming. Many of the trick were generated for the Trick of the Month. There will also be a new HOW to coming very soon by Scott Powell so stay tuned.


Related Links
Trick of the Month
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/11/trick-of-month-december-2010-lard-yard.html

We off That Corner Jam
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/05/we-off-that-corner-jam.html

The Movie Rad

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Hutch Trick Team Freestyle Show 1986



Hutch Trick Team Freestyle Show - 1986 - Queens, NY from Henry Wagner on Vimeo.
Vintage BMX freestyle show, the Hutch Trick Team in 1986. Woody Itson, Rick Moliterno, and skate boarder Bob Schmeltzer in Queens, NY. The show was sponsored by Bikes Fantastique. 45 minutes of old school freestylin'


Related Link
Interview with Woody Itson
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/03/bmx-legendss-interview-with-woody-itson.html

Friday, December 10, 2010

Clowning With The Barber

 I just got a message from my friend Chris Armstrong that he had a new video up. This is how you ride in the winter time. Get motivated and go riding!
 

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

MN Scene Report

After publishing the WI Scene report there was a great deal of positive feed back. One of the suggestions was to make a map with all the places that has had a scene report completed. click here There also were many people to contact BMX Freestyler expressing interest in doing a report in their home town. This is the MN Scene Report. All questions were answered by Dale Kirvelay.

From L to R - Skylar Wieber, Rich Wieber, Dale Kirvelay, Trevor Meyer.

How many active members are in your crew and who are they?
     About eight give or take a few. There's myself (, Rich Wieber, Skylar Wieber, Scottie Walker, Jason Tufty, Cj Brynildson, Corey Meyer and Zach Visker. I hope to see the list continue to grow.

Who are some of the riders that have left or dropped out of the scene?
     Jason, CJ, Corey and myself are all in our 30's and we are all just getting back into Flatland after long layoffs for various reasons. We've been back at it seriously for one to two years. I don't really know of any other riders who have left. Hopefully if there are any, they'll see this and contact us and come ride.
Cj Brynildson

What name does your crew go by?
     At present we don't have a name for our crew. At least one that we use ourselves. I suppose anyone outside of our crew can just refer to us as the MN Crew. I am however hoping to organize a group or club of riders before next winter. Nothing revolutionary, but I do have a name for it that I'd like to use as well as a logo that I'm seeing in my head. I hope to get the city involved and hopefully get a hook up on a winter spot next year. I know it will be an uphill battle but I think it would be a positive thing for kids who want to learn and for those of us who are already dedicated to the sport.

Who has nicknames in your crew?
Actually nobody has a nickname. Although we tend to refer to Jason as just "Tufty".

Where is the meeting spot or spots?
     I am fortunate enough to live a quarter mile from a HUGE outdoor skatepark that is run by the city of Roseville, MN called "The Oval". It is open from May until early October every year. I spend at least five days a week there and that is where we meet for the most part. You just can't beat this spot. It's enormous, flat and bike friendly. Plus it has a good selection of ramps for us to use if your into that sort of thing. I brought Trevor Meyer to the Oval the last time he was back home and he thinks it would be a perfect place for a big Flatland Jam so I've had that idea burning in the back of my mind for a little while.

     Winters are harsh here and getting in a good session becomes very difficult. Jason Tufty has a pole barn on his property about 40 minutes north of me and that's where we've been riding lately. But given the location and the smaller riding surface it's been hard to get everyone together for a jam. I just get together with whoever can make it out and we deal with the temp and try to have fun, progressive sessions.

What days and time do you ride together as 1 group?
     Due to work and such we generally get together sometime after 4pm on weekdays. We see
each other and ride pretty much every weekend in the summer because we're all helping out
Rich Wieber with his stunt show. More on that in a minute.

Who is the oldest in the group and how old?
     The oldest rider would be Rich Wieber. He's 39. He's been riding nonstop since 1984 or '85. He is a ridiculously dialed rider and a huge inspiration to me.

Who is the youngest in the group and how old?
     The youngest rider is Zach Visker. He's 14 and just started riding Flat. I think Zach has a
great attitude and a lot of potential.

Do you have any pro level riders in your crew?
     Yes, Rich Wieber. Like I briefly mentioned earlier, Rich runs his own Bicycle Stunt Show.
Rich has been doing shows and competing since the Mid eighties. You name it, he's done
it. Comps, shows, magazines, sponsors, television…etc. Around the late nineties he began
doing his own shows. A mix of flatland and ramps. So we get together and help Rich with
his shows, whether it be setting up ramps, sound or even riding in the shows.
     Rich is hands down the most motivated person I've ever met in my life. The guy is firing on all cylinders at all times. He's also the hardest working guy I've ever met. If he's not riding his bike he's booking shows. And during the winter months he travels the country doing school shows for kids. I began riding Flatland due to a chance meeting I had with him. I haven't been the same since!

Rich Wieber
Who in your crew is sponsored by a company?
     The Stunt Show team is sponsored by Spokiz Sunglasses, All-City Grips and SunRamp.
Spokiz Sunglasses are ridiculous. They're a small Austin, TX based company that's growing fast. They incorporate bike nipples in the making of their glasses and have an innovative, low profile wrap-around design that will not fly off when you're riding. Plus, they're lightweight for the weight weenies (like me). All-City hooks us up with the Big Cheese grips and SunRamp hooked us up with a nice box jump.

Who does most of the filming/photography for the crew?
     We really haven't done much video yet. A little filming here and there. I'm hoping to get something together this coming summer with everyone. Shoot video all summer and make a good edit in the early fall.

Is there a site that people can keep up with your crew?
     Our crew is tiny so we really don't have a site. Answering this question though has made me
realize I can probably do a simple Facebook page for now. But you can check out the Stunt Team page for info on shows. It may not be updated though for a little while as we're not doing any ramp shows until spring. You can find us all on Facebook too.

What is the most common frame in the crew?
     The Hoffman Strowler. Rich, Jason and Zach all ride Strowler frames. In fact Zach is riding
my old 2009 Strowler because I just switched to a Zion LowKee. Scottie gets down on a Suelo Simple v2. CJ Brynildson does his thing on an Ares Force. Corey Meyer is riding a
St. Martin Happy Place 2.

Who as been riding the longest?
Rich has been riding the longest. 25 years or more.

Who is just getting started?
Zach. He still has that "new flatlander" smell.

How far does everyone travel to get to the rider spots?
     In summer I only need to go on a very short ride to get to the spot. I work a few blocks
from where I live so I just bring the bike to work and ride to the spot afterwards. Everyone
else has to drive 30-45 minutes to get there. But in the winter I do the long drives because the
barn is farthest from me.

Who is the parts guy?
     Probably me. I have been through a lot of parts recently. I'm definitely the weight weenie of
the group too but for a reason. My back kinda hurts constantly and a lighter bike really works
out in my favor and allows me to ride longer. Jason's a parts guy too though. He knows his stuff.


When is the last time you had session as a crew?
     It's been awhile since everyone was together but the last time most of us rode together was in October at a show we did at Elko Speedway in Elko, MN.

Does your crew play any fun riding games?
No, not really. CJ has challenged me to a game of "bike" though.

Who is the main person to contact so other riders can hook up with your crew?
You can get in touch with me at: kirvelay.dale@gmail.com
Look me up on Facebook too if you like. If you happen to be coming through, hit me up and let's ride!

Do you have any closing comments?
     I want to thank Mark Dandridge for the opportunity to share what's going on up here in MN.
To me, this scene report idea is great. I can't wait to read what other people are up to in some places you don't normally hear about. You'll be hearing more out of this crew and hit us up
if you want to ride. Peace.

The Scottie's Flatland Show!

Related Links

Team Site
www.bicyclestuntshows.com

Minnesota Faction
 http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=27751977884


Friends of Bloomington Skatepark
http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_158015174235503
 
More Scene Reports
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/flatland-crew-scene-reports.html 

Monday, December 6, 2010

Trick of the Month Update- MaykoLee

November Trick of the Month- Lung Spin


THUMB from Anthony Crespo on Vimeo.

  I just got this in from my good friend Anthony Crespo. Just a few days past but here ya go. Injury and all! Now that is dedication!

Today's Riding- Birthday Edition


Todays Riding My Birthday December 3, 2010 from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
Rad Dad's Birthday is December 3. I had a very fast paced session for my 43rd year of being alive. I was trying to pull 43 different tricks but with just under a hour I ran out of light. I will have to do this again when I have more daylight riding hours. Here are the few tricks I was able to pull in about 45 minutes.

Trick of the Month Update - Adam DiClaudio


Trick of the Month December 2010 - Adam DiClaudio from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
This is Adam DiClaudio doing the Trick of the Month for December with a ton of variations.

Trick of the Month Update- Dax


Trick of the Month December 2010 - Dax from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
This is Dax doing the Trick fo the Month for December 2010

Almost Gone with Dax


Almost Gone with Dax from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
Dax came out for Rad Dad's 43 Birthday Session with a new frame. He just picked up the Coloney Cube from www.flatlandfuel.com This bike fit him like a glove and he was on fire pulling tricks left and right. This was his first session on his new ride and yeah I can't wait to see what hes doing next time I see him.

Rad Dad's 43rd Birthday Session


Rad Dad's 43rd Birthday Session from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
On December 4, 2010 Rad Dad Celebrated his 43rd birthday with the ATX Flatland Crew at the Oltorf Garage. The day was filled with fun and laughter. Dax busting out some monster links and having a good time with friends.

The Bicycle Film Festival 2010 Jam


THe Bicycle Film Festival 2010 from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
The Bicycle Film Festivlal is held in 37 cities across the world. It makes a stop in Austin, Texas. It is a 3 day event and it ended with a Bicycle Polo match and a BMX Jam. There were ramp riders and flatlanders from the Austin area to show support for this event. There was even a bunny hop contest to see who could jump the most people. Enjoy the highlights from the days event.

Rad Dad's Happy Birthday Wish from Brant Hughes

Flat Jam Festival


On Wednesday, December 22. 2010 The ATX Flatland Crew will be throwing Flat Jam Fiesta with special guest Robert Castillo. You may have read an article that BMX Freestyler did with Robert a few months ago. He is making a special trip to Austin,Texas to see family and friends.
     This is your time to come out and meet Robert Castillo in person. We will also have our annual ATX Christmas party and do some cooking out. Please RSVP here if you are coming so we can have a head count to make sure we have enough to go around for everyone.
Related Links
Map to The Oltorf Garage
The Living Legend Interview with Robert Castillo

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Terry Adams will be on Glee

    Terry Adams will be making a apperance on the FOX  hit series Glee. Make sure you set your DVRs to record this episode. He said it will be on the night of the Super Bowl right after the game.

Terry has made severl TV apperances before. Here is one of him when he was on the Ellen Degeneres Show.



Related Link
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/11/todays-riding-got-package-in-mail.html

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/06/terry-adams-toy-finger-bike.html

Flatland Crew Scene Reports

Use this map to help you find a riding crew near you. Click the details on the blue marker and it will take you to the Flatland Crew Scene Report for that city. The blue marker only shows approximation you will need to contact one of the crew members to get specific details of a location.

View Flatland Crew Scene Reports in a larger map

Saturday, December 4, 2010

How to Lard Yard with Adam DiClaudio



How To Lard Yard with Adam DiClaudio from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
Adam DiClaudio gives a highly detailed description on how to do a bmx flatland trick called a Lard Yard. He covers from the basics of the trick all the way to advance combinations.


Related Links
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/11/trick-of-month-december-2010-lard-yard.html

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Wisconsin Scene Report

 Recently I was thinking about all the different flatland crews there are out there. I know many of the cities but I really don't know much about the whole scene. I wanted to start a series of scene reports. I thought to my self why not start off with your good friends in Wisconsin. All questions were answered by Tony Schneidewind.
Tony Schneidewind



How many active members are in your crew and who are they?

Andy Musil, Brad Dixon, Brandon Gale, Brandon Harshaw, Chad Carpenter, Chad Gale, Clancy Burke, David Podkowinski, Josh Hanson, Mike Kucak, Scott Wangerin, Seth Johnson, Tim Knoll, (me) Tony Schneidewind and a few others that may come out a few times during the year.
Scott Wangerin, Chad Gale , Tony Schneidewind, David Podkowinski, Brandon Gale
Who are some of the riders that have left or dropped out of the scene?
Well the ones during my time so far are. Andrew McComb, Chris Halverson, Chris Hoag, Ryan Silva, but Ryan is getting back into it after a long break. I'm sure there was plenty of others, I just don't know them.

What days and time do you ride together as 1 group?
It depends, we all live in different areas farthest is about 1.5 hrs away, so we only have 3 - 4 jams a year where everyone comes together. The Milwaukee crew rides a couple times a week together, and I'll usually make the hour trek out to ride those guys.

Who is the oldest in the group and how old?
Tuff to say, most likely Brad Dixon and I believe he is 39 years young.
Brad Dixon

Who is the youngest in the group and how old?
David Podkowinski and is 17 years old.

David Podkowinski
Who does most of the filming/photography for the crew?
Mainly it's been me, for Video and Photos. David Szymanski takes awesome Pictures as well. David Podkowinski and Mike Kucak make some web edits too.

Seth Johnson Photo by David Symanski

Also I'll be releasing the latest Flat video of our scene in a month or so. I'll be posting it on vimeo.com, plus I'll have some DVD's made that I'll try to see if Pat at Flatlandfuel wants to sell.




Milwaukee BMX Flatland from Pilgrims BMX on Vimeo.
Mostly riding from the halloween jam but some from 84th street. Riders are Chad,Tony,Brandon, and David.



Is there a site that people can keep up with your crew?
Not yet but we might try to set up a blog or website, I don't have the experience, but I believe David Podkowinski is planning on starting something.

What is the most common frame in the crew?
Fly/Suelo or St Martin is the most common brands of frames right now.
 

Who as been riding the longest?
Id say Brad Dixon again, I know he's been riding well over 20 years. Just don't know when he started.

Brad Dixon
Who is just getting started?
The newest would be Brandon Harshaw, been about a half a year now.
(sorry no pics)

How far does everyone travel to get to the rider spots?
Well again the main spot is in Milwaukee, so about 1.5 hrs for the Manitowoc guys, and about an hour for me. I'll try to get the Milwaukee guys out by me in Watertown a couple times a year as well to even out the driving between us.

Who is the parts guy?
Haha! Josh Hanson. I believe both Andy's and Clancy's Bikes are pretty much built up from Josh's used parts.

Josh Hanson
When is the last time you had session as a crew?
A couple weekends ago we had a session at UWM Milwaukee. We had around 10 guys. It's tuff now that winter is approaching and we don't have any indoor spots other than the UWM garage which is heated.

Do you have any pro level riders in your crew?
No but I’d say Seth Johnson is the closest. The guy has a ton of tricks, and is always learning new stuff or is learning old tricks on the opposite side.
The closest Pro living to us is Matt Wilhelm. He lives in Chicago, but he's not really a part of our scene. I don't know why we don't make the trek down by those guys more often (vise versa), cause they have a pretty good scene too, and only live 2 hrs away.
Seth Johnson

Does your crew play any fun riding games?
Not too often, we'll do a longest trick contest sometimes.

Do you have any closing comments?
Yeah! Thanks to you Rad Dad for setting up this Scene Report Interview, and always keeping all of us Flatlanders Connected, Pat at Flatlandfuel, The Joliet Crew for making the trek up a few times now, the Indy crew for all the fun contests hope to see more, And everyone keeping this scene alive.
Thanks to you all.


Tony Schneidewind
Chad Gale
Mike Kucak
Brandon Gale

David Podkowinski

Tim Knoll

Andy Musil
Chad Carpenter
Clancy Burke
Brandon Gale, Brad Dixon, Chad Gale, Clancy James Burke, Josh Hansen, Michael Kucak , David Podkowinski



Related Links
Interview with Mike Kucak
http://flatmattersonline.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-breed-mike-kucak-interview.html


More Scene Reports

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/12/flatland-crew-scene-reports.html

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Christmas Channel


Click and play previous Christmas jams held in Austin, Texas

Trick of the Month December 2010 Lard Yard

Trick of the Month Sponsored By Sequence


January- Hang 10 Seat Grab
February – Hang 5
March – Messiah
April- Karl
May- Switch Hand Steam Roller
June- Hitchhiker
July – McCircle
August – Cliffhanger
September – Brakeless Decade
October – Mega Spin
November-Lung Spin
December- Lard Yard

The Trick of the Month has become a staple of BMX Freestyler and Global-Flat. The Tradition shall continue on for the year of 2010. My goal over the years was to help riders out there stay motivated learning tricks and pushing the envelope that new variations would be thought of at the same time. All tricks in the Trick of the Month are a Beginner/Intermediate Level. That way all rider can participate or make attempts.
Here is how Trick of the Month works. Every month there will be a new trick in the spotlight. You can do 1 of 2 things.

1. Post a video or photo of you performing the designated trick for that month/

2. Make comments to help or inspire each other.

Variations are a good thing! So if you got something unusual and different please share with everyone. 09 was a great year for participation. I hope to keep the tradition going with some new tricks thrown into the mix along with some old faithful.




How To Lard Yard with Adam DiClaudio from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
Adam DiClaudio gives a highly detailed description on how to do a bmx flatland trick called a Lard Yard. He covers from the basics of the trick all the way to advance combinations.

Submitted By Scott Byrd

Submitted By Adam DiClaudio

Trick of the Month December 2010 - Adam DiClaudio from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
This is Adam DiClaudio doing the Trick of the Month for December with a ton of variations.

Submitted By Dax

Trick of the Month December 2010 - Dax from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
This is Dax doing the Trick fo the Month for December 2010



Submitted By MaykoLee



Submitted By Talisayflat

lardyard from talisayflat on Vimeo.

Submitted By Scott Powell

Trick of the Month December 2010- Scott Powell from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
Scott Powell is preforming variations with the trick of the Month for December Lard Yard.

See the rest of the Months submissions here
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2010/11/trick-of-month-december-2010-lard-yard.html


 
Submitted By Aaron Frost

Trick of the Month Lard Yard sponsored By Sequence from BMX Freestyler on Vimeo.
The trick of the month for December is sponsored by Sequence. The trick is a Lard Yard. Preformed by Aaron Frost.



Trick of the Month Sponsored By Sequence