Welcome to the Team: Christopher Bracamonte

Basics: 
Name: Christopher Bracamonte

Age: 21

Hometown: Woodland Hills Ca

Resides: Woodland Hills Ca

Year started bmx and why: I spent a lot of time at home riding my bike around the neighborhood, then I went to a skatepark for the first time and I was hooked. I think it was 2002 that I started riding everyday

Fill in the Blanks--

Being a part of the Action Village team to me means getting opportunities to dial in my bike with good parts and possibly travel.

The first thing I did when I found out I got sponsored was I went to the trails to celebrate.

vitalbmx.com is my favorite website besides ActionVillage.com

I would do 100 hop barspins in a row  for 100 dollars.

My favorite pros are Ty Morrow, Brian Kachinsky, Chris Doyle, JJ Palmere, Mike Aitken, Rob Wise and Dennis Enarson.

My favorite bike spot is UCLA or hans' trails

Everyone should take time to dig at the trails

My favorite thing besides BMX is making videos

The last person I called was my girlfriend Kellie to tell her about winning this sponsorship

Van Homan  was my hero growing up and Dennis Enarson  is my hero now.

The best advice I ever got was if you fall, get back up and try again 

With my $1,000 sponsorship I am going to buy  some parts I need for my bike like a fork and tires, a travel bag and a few Christmas gifts for my family.

Chris Bracamonte Edit - More BMX Videos

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-to-team-christopher-bracamonte.html

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Bike check: Standard Byke Co ?125R?/James Hitchcox

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Bike Spec:














-Frame:�Standard Byke Co ?125R? �21″ (tt)�
-Forks:�Sputnic Spectrum Chrome Red
-Headset:�Sputnic (not visible)
-Stem:�Standard overload bk
-Bars: Sputnic ?Skyline? 8.5 (chrome red)
-Grips:�Alone ?turtleneck? grips (black)
-Chain:�Sputnic black ?whip? chain
-Sprocket:�SBC ?M3? (28t/Black)
-Cranks:�Sputnic ?Playback? Cranks
-Bottom Bracket set: Superstar (Euro bb)
-Pedals:�Alone black (inc pins)
-Seatpost clamp:�Sputnic red
-Seatpost:�Sputnic ?black and red logo?
-Seat:�Sputnic ?Strippable seat? (Black/Red)
-Front tire:�KHE dirt
-Front rim:��Superstar ?Duty Rim?
-Front hub:�Superstar [...]

Source: http://www.valleysidedistro.com/wordpress/?p=953

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If You Can't Beat 'em , Avoid 'em - How to Ride While Bicycle Advocacy Groups Attempt to Change the World

Every month there is at least 1 or 2 stories in the news about an injury or death resulting in a bicycle vs. car incident. Everyday, I read on multiple internet forums and social networking sites about promoting bicycle advocacy, "getting involved" and reaching out to the community; admittedly I jumped on that bandwagon for some time. I respect these people's desire to make change and becoming the voice for all varieties of cyclists. It's neat to see people get involved.

I've been doing some reflecting recently and realized that I, growing up on a BMX bike and riding far distances everyday to session spots, never had a car vs. bicycle incident. We didn't obey traffic rules, had lights on our bikes, or had to blow a whistle. We didn't have the internet nor were we aware of any bicycle advocacy happening at that time. We didn't wear helmets, reflective clothing or any other "safety" clothing aside from shin guards to keep us from tearing up our shins. But I never, ever had a car entanglement.

When I started road cycling a few years ago, I took all the safety awareness lessons I've been reading about on the web and applied them. Coincidentally, this was the time I was hit by a car. And as recently as yesterday, while riding with my wife on a very wide road, we were hassled by a couple of douchebags who thought it'd be funny to buzz us and scream to scare us.

Usually, when I ride, I never experience these interactions with cars simply because I've re-adopted the way I used to ride when I was a kid. I do obey traffic rules, and I utilize and encourage safety gear like a helmet, reflective clothing and lighting (I'm all grown up now), but I stay WAY off main roads and avoid busy streets as much as possible. I cut through pathways, take dirt paths and residential streets, hop curbs, ride through parks, trails and other "workarounds". If I must absolutely be on a street, I choose super wide streets with large bike lanes or if there is no bike lane, I hop up the curb and ride on the sidewalk. In other words - I've adapted my riding style to survive an environment that is not bicycle friendly. This is exactly the way we used to ride our 20" bikes in the 80's and 90's - but we didn't do it for safety... we did it for fun.

"Work-arounds" like Coyote Creek Trail provide miles of car-free riding

I can't wait for the world to rebuild a bicycle friendly infrastructure, nor do I have the time to go to city council meetings. I don't agree with the way Critical Mass presents itself and I would never get involved with it. But, I do have a BMX background, and I do know how to get in and out of ride in stealth mode.

Next time you route your ride or if you have a daily commute - consider your options. Get comfortable with riding off road, getting up and off curbs without falling and seeing opportunistic alternative cut-throughs in your town. You don't have to subject yourself to becoming a sitting duck out there while bicycle advocacy groups try to change the world.

Hey, if Cru Jones can do it...

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/if-you-cant-beat-em-avoid-em-how-to.html

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Epicly Later?d: Josh Kalis Part 2

You don?t commonly see skaters brawling with one another.� Usually it?s the skaters who combine forces to defend each other from the evil persuasions of street life for safety.� Especially when skateboarding wasn?t as popular as it is today, we had to deal with many factors from the street such as street gangs and let [...]

Source: http://www.lat34.com/2011/02/17/epicly-laterd-josh-kalis-part-2/

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Stoked

Stoked DVD from Erik Otto on Vimeo.
The FlatJam 2006 Contest had some of the highest level riding ever witnessed by human eyes and captured in HD video.  I was simply amazed by what I experienced and I want the world to see the kind of heart and soul and dedication that makes up a Pro rider in 2006.  Truly inspirational.  When you see this you will know exactly what I mean. Riders include
Terry Adams, Justin Miller, Jeff DesRoche, Matt Wilhelm, Cory Fester, Stephen Cerra, James McGraw, Dave Petrin, Dane Beardsley, Alex Jumelin, Raphael Chiquet, Scott Ditchfield and Ron Monis.

Related Links
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/flatstyle-volume-2-dvd.html
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/brotherhood-dvd.html

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/stoked.html

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My House

My House! Voodoo Jam 2006 DVD from Erik Otto on Vimeo.
Scott O'Brien and Terry Adams deserve much respect for putting together the Flatland event of the year.  I am very proud to have been a part of it and now I get the chance to present it to the world.  This video puts you right there, closer to the action than ever before.  So many amazing riders and styles to see here.
Riders include:
Justin Miller, Jesse Puente, Hiro Morizaki, York Uno, Shintaro Misawa, Pete Brandt, Jeff DesRoche, Alex Jumelin, Travis Collier, Eugene Collins, Simon Marsan, James McGraw, Terry Adams, Art Thomason, Scott Ditchfield, Will Redd, Jean-Francois Boulianne, Mickey Gaidos, Aaron Frost, Adam DiClaudio, Dave Petrin, Alain Massabova,  Ruben Castillo, Tyler Gilliard, Dickie Sanders, Lee "Huck" Edwards and many, many more.

Related Links

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/stoked.html
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/flatstyle-volume-2-dvd.html
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/brotherhood-dvd.html

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/my-house.html

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My House

My House! Voodoo Jam 2006 DVD from Erik Otto on Vimeo.
Scott O'Brien and Terry Adams deserve much respect for putting together the Flatland event of the year.  I am very proud to have been a part of it and now I get the chance to present it to the world.  This video puts you right there, closer to the action than ever before.  So many amazing riders and styles to see here.
Riders include:
Justin Miller, Jesse Puente, Hiro Morizaki, York Uno, Shintaro Misawa, Pete Brandt, Jeff DesRoche, Alex Jumelin, Travis Collier, Eugene Collins, Simon Marsan, James McGraw, Terry Adams, Art Thomason, Scott Ditchfield, Will Redd, Jean-Francois Boulianne, Mickey Gaidos, Aaron Frost, Adam DiClaudio, Dave Petrin, Alain Massabova,  Ruben Castillo, Tyler Gilliard, Dickie Sanders, Lee "Huck" Edwards and many, many more.

Related Links

http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/stoked.html
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/flatstyle-volume-2-dvd.html
http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/brotherhood-dvd.html

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/my-house.html

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Crossover kid!

We headed up to practice at the Salem indoor moto track at the fairgrounds last night for Marcus to get his roost on. He hasn't had much time on the bike as of late, the last time on a track was In September I believe. He also hasn't had much track time since switching from his four stroke 50 to the two stroke 65. He has been improving steadily but has usually been timid and slowly pushes himself to new comfort limits. We arrived at the track and did a walk through checking out the track before practice started. The arena is fairly small making for a tight track. I pointed him out a few sections that I thought he should push himself on. A triple step up, step down had a good run up and told him he should at least jump up the first step and a couple tables out of corners that were short enough even with little run up to try clearing. The rhythm section had a tall double into three small whoop style doubles. I was a little nervous for him with regard to the rhythm. He has had very little experience riding tight obstacles like that and the tight proximity of the corral fence along side the track and likely hood of "whiskey throttle" made me worry he might crash. He was in the first practice and the track was still freshly plowed and his typical timid approach got him around the track slowly at first but his lap times quickly became noticeably shorter. He even jumped the step up by the end of the round. Stoked! We have been racing BMX steadily lately and I'm not certain that's what has helped boost his confidence but I'm sure it hasn't hurt. In the second round he continued jumping the step and started consistently jumping one of the two tables. He also started jumping the first of the small whoop doubles in the rhythm after single, singling over the bigger double. He also started attempting the next double. Super stoked! By the third round he was tired and not sure he wanted to ride but went out again any way. He finally jumped the other table with the shortest run up but then crashed on the other looping out getting dragged along into the dirt. I figured he was tired and done then for sure. To my surprise he got up took a few more laps and even double, double, doubled out of the rhythm. Ecstatic! The above clip is one of his earlier attempts. Filming with my iphone was difficult with limited track access and poor angles so excuse the quality.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/crossover-kid.html

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Tony in Spain The Edit!

Source: http://www.kinkbmx.com/tony-in-spain-the-edit

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Josh Eilken: Sun Ringle Trip and Edits

I just recently went on a sun ringle trip that was amazing. I went to Dayton Ohio for the DK Dirt Circuit witch was really fun. I had a great time got to meet a lot of riders that I have always wanted to meet. I also got a tour of the DK warehouse and got to shred the ramps all I have to say is that place is too fun! If you ever get the invite don't pass it up. 

Our next stop was Columbus Ohio where I finally got meet the legend him self, Steven Hamilton. He got on my bike at the famous Columbus curved wall ride and did an opp curved wall to 3 out. It was pretty sick. 

After our wild encounters with Steven and all the shredding we did in Columbus we made the next move to West Virgina which was weird because I have never been to West Virginia so I didn't know what to expect. It turns out there was a lot of good stuff there, like hills so there was all kinds of things to ride. 

We made our way to Pittsburgh. The trails in PA are real talk. I got to see fellow ActionVillage rider Chris Doyle ride trails for the first time in my life. It was a treat! Then we ended the trip at Mark Potoczny's crib where he had a sick jam in his back yard people rode all day and partied all night. 

The following four Sun Ringle edits were all from that trip!

Enjoy,

Josh Eilken

Sun Ringle-America Trip 2010 TAPE #1 from Sunringlebmx on Vimeo.

Sun Ringle'-America Trip 2010 TAPE#2 from Sunringlebmx on Vimeo.

Sun Ringle'-AMERICA Trip 2010 Tape#3 from Sunringlebmx on Vimeo.

Sun Ringle' AMERICA Trip 2010 "Full Length" from Sunringlebmx on Vimeo.

Josh's Bike

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/josh-eilken-sun-ringle-trip-and-edits.html

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***SOLD*** SHADOW CONSPIRACY | INVISIBLE:MAN | CRUISER 4 SALE

Yo – Just a quick heads up. One of the homies from Rancho Cucamonga is selling his USED 24″ Shadow Conspiracy x Invisible:Man cruiser for $250. All parties interested, please get at him here>> Michael.terre@lls.edu He is willing to meet halfway if you want to pick up from San Diego. Tweet

Source: http://bmxoutsiders.com/blog/?p=591

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I Crashed - Body Planted on a Wet Wood Bridge

I rarely crash, but when I do, I have to say... it can be epic. I guess when I ride the mountain bike, I don't expose myself to too many bad situations, but every once in awhile I don't think ahead and I end up on the ground. On the rare occassion I ride my BMX, crashing is every 30 min., so I guess it's all relative.

The other day, I was riding Santa Teresa County Park having the damndest time negotiating the rocks after the rain started to come down. Climbing slick rocks is a biatch, so when I got the the descend, I was relieved.

Unfortunately, I wasn't thinking when I hit the wood bridge, and I instantly lowsided and bodyplanted pretty damn hard. I was going about 15MPH. Bruised left inner thigh, bruised right hip, bloody and bruised shin, skinned elbow.

Thankfully, the 29'er is SOLID, so I aligned the seat back forward and went on my merry way.

Until the moisture goes away, I'm taking the bridges a lot slower.

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/i-crashed-body-planted-on-wet-wood.html

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A Sunday Afternoon

sunday from rjs on Vimeo.
beautiful Sunday afternoon session - been working on this trick for months & months

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/sunday-afternoon.html

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Frost Bike Coverage

Eastern Bikes was in full effect at Frost Bike 2011...

Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/feb/22/frost-bike-coverage/

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Late Notice!

Video premier this thursday! Chet called and let me know there will be a parts raffle and all proceeds will go to benefit the Luke Esgate Memorial Fund. Go see Chet rip in his new video part and help out all at once! Good times.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/10/late-notice.html

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Props Ask on Twitter Video

Adam, Josh and Leigh answer your Twitter questions...

Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/feb/7/props-ask-twitter-video/

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Um?.... Yeah...

Why not just ride a bmx bike? This makes no sense to me.

iMiNUSD RIDES SF from iMiNUSD on Vimeo.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/02/um-yeah.html

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BICYCLE RIGHTS! BRRRRRPPPP! Hold up, I'm stopping... BIKE!

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/bike-bike-right-brrrrrpppp-okay.html

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Worst BMX Start Ever...

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/worst-bmx-start-ever.html

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Frolf It!

Source: http://www.kinkbmx.com/frolf-it

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Wish you were here?

Just came across this online… It’s Brazilian rider “Jean Silva”, shredding a park somewhere in�the Mediteranean - Just goes to�show there are�amazing unknown riders, and spots all over the world. Source: Guerrilha TV.�

“Better Late than Never” SugarBikes Jean Silva edit from Guerrilha TV on Vimeo.

Source: http://www.valleysidedistro.com/wordpress/?p=1075

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8th Ticos Jam in Costa Rica

Ticos Jam 8 from Luis Elias Benavides on Vimeo.
Eighth edition of the Ticos Jam in Costa Rica

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/8th-ticos-jam-in-costa-rica.html

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Cam White's Hillside Dirtjam Highlights Video

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Despite the bad weather forecast, Cam White's 5th annual Hillside Dirtjam went off in Canberra, Australia. A big international rider line up made the trip to Australia for the event, including Hucker, Anthony Napolitan, James Foster and Brandon Dosch, they were joined by the regular Aussie crew consisting of former champ Dane Searls, Josh Stead, Cam Pianta and many more. New Zealand's top dirt jumps Jed Mildon and Paul Langland also joined in.

Hucker and Dane had both won the event in the past, but on the night Hucker's crazy riding prevailed, and he ended up scoring the 'King Of The Hill' title. Best Trick came down to Brandon Dosch with a transfer triple whip, Jed Mildon blasting a massive double flip on the big trick jump, and James Foster nailing a perfect whip to double whip back. In the end the votes were tied on James and Jed, so they both shared the winner's cash. Best Style once again went to Aussie Josh Stead who was on a rampage all night.

Some other highlights included Hucker's backflip cliffhanger and crazy corked 720's over the big trick jump, Dane Searls' super extended 360 super seatgrab indy, Brakeless Billy stomping a never before attempted transfer from the big trick jump lip over to the long and low landing and Paul Langland with a bunch of crazy superman variations.

Courtesy: Unit Clothing

Producer: Allan Hardy

Additional Filming: Bret Trigg & Guy Streeter

Music: I Don't Need Your Lovin' by Night Horse www.myspace.com/nighthorsemusic

Source: http://www.unitriders.com/united-states/news-and-culture/blog/2011/2/17/cam-whites-hillside-dirtjam-highlights-video/index.htm

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Frostbike 2011: Fly Bikes

Moving on down to the Fly Bikes booth. Kevin Porter was manning the booth with the aid of Dave Leep. Similar to last year, this was kind of the designated location for everyone to come chill and b.s. The booth was loaded up with goodies as well. So, let’s take a look… Stefan Lantschner’s Montana [...]

Source: http://www.bmxunion.com/blog/events/frostbike-2011-fly-bikes/

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It is hard to describe what happened…

Source: http://www.kinkbmx.com/it-is-hard-to-describe-what-happened

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It is hard to describe what happened…

Source: http://www.kinkbmx.com/it-is-hard-to-describe-what-happened

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Jaime P�rez "february project 2011"

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/jaime-perez-february-project-2011.html

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Flash Back Jacks!

If you haven't been to the Goods Bmx blog and seen the recent Flashback Fridays you should check them out. Shad has been putting up old photos on Fridays, his last three have brought back lots of old memories. This weeks was of Shad check it here! A week ago was of me, check it here! And I believe my brother was the subject two weeks prior. Check it here! Then go give Shad some love at theGoods online store. Here is a few of the photos.

Shad: Frontflip attempt on the bridge jump at the 30(r.i.p.)


Nac over the Pit Double at Emerald Valley BMX


Eric: Flat at the Grotto

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/flash-back-jacks.html

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Anthony's Farwell Jam - AFJ 2011

ATX Crew member Anthony will be headed back to NJ. On Saturday February 26, 2011 we will be having a AFJ 2011 with a special premier of the new web teaser that is coming out before the full edit that he is putting together of the ATX Crew. The time of the premier is to be announce later this week. It will be held at the Oltorf Garage. Need a map? Click Here.

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/02/anthonys-farwell-jam-afj-2011.html

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VIDEO: NZ Main Street Jam + Mega Ramp Contest

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Unit team rider Jed Mildon has been busy organizing the annual Taupo Main Street Jam and Rollercoaster Mega Ramp Contest in New Zealand, and both events turned out crazy!

The locals don't often get a chance to ride good contests and set-ups, so when the chance comes along they don't pass up the opportunity. Some big tricks went down, as well as some big crashes.

Aussies Matt Whyatt, Cam Pianta, Andrew Ahumada, Nick Cooper and Shanon Farrugia all made the trip over to NZ for the contest to ride and party with the locals.

Courtesy: Unit Clothing

Edit: Allan Hardy

Filming: Ryan McRae + Paul Gerlich

Thanks: Jed Mildon

Music: 'Black Cloud' by Night Horse

Source: http://www.unitriders.com/united-states/news-and-culture/blog/2011/1/25/video-nz-main-street-jam--mega-ramp-contest/index.htm

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FHQ | GRAND OPENING | INAUGURATION

This past Saturday, Foney officially opened FHQ and its doors to the public. What sets this place aside from the rest is Foney’s style. The man sure knows how to put a shop together with all the things he loves and enjoys. For the locals in the area, this location was actually the Stacks shop [...]

Source: http://bmxoutsiders.com/blog/?p=526

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3 Bmxers are out of the closet!

So... not quit as suggestive as that sounds, but cleaning out some things I found a bunch of old mags in a closet. Three of them I thought needed sharing as they brought back some good memories. The first is a rare print ad from Solid Bikes featuring none other than little brother, Eric Walter. Eric had been denied entry into Canada on the team road trip and was expressing his thoughts on the matter. Look at him, can you blame them? Ha! This was in issue #4 fourth quarter 2000 of BMX Action that would later become Faction BMX mag.



This next one is none other than Riley Peetz on the August-September #14 issue of Faction BMX. Fastplant, Churchhill.



The last on is Justin Inmans February 2003 Ride BMX cover. Gnarly Fufanu, Burnside. This photo doesn't do this trick justice. See it in person and it's a whole different monster.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/3-bmxers-are-out-of-closet.html

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Welcome to the team: James Barton

The Basics:

Name: James Barton
Age: 20
Hometown: Kingston, Ontario
Resides: St. Catharines, Ontario
Year started bmx and why: I started racing BMX when I was 10 years old. A friend who lived across the street from me was the national champion for his age, and he got me addicted quick. There is no better feeling than cruisin' on a bike. By the time I was 12, I gave up racing for freestyle. More fun, more freedom.

Fill in the Blanks:
Being a part of the Action Village team to me means getting involved in a great action sports community.

The first thing I did when I found out I got sponsored was tell my house-mates at University. We had a guys night out and saw a live band, good times.

Thecomeupbmx.net is my favorite website besides ActionVillage.com

I would try to ride up a 20 stair for 100 dollars.

My favorite pros are Garrett Reynolds, Randy Taylor, Brian Kachinsky.

My favorite bike spot is my backyard mini. 4 ft quarters and a small spine, I learned flairs there haha.

Everyone should take time to enjoy nature. I love being outside. It is an essential part of my life. Throw in a bike and that's all I need.

My favorite thing besides BMX is music. I am a proud metalhead. I also love ambient instrumental music.

The last person I called was my buddy Marty, hoping he could give me a ride to the skatepark. He did, awesome guy.

Ryan Leech was my hero growing up and Garrett Reynolds is my hero now.

The best advice I ever got was don't let things pass you by. If you have an opportunity to try something new, take it! Life is about new experiences.

With my $1000 shopping spree I'm going to buy all the essential parts that must be replaced every once in a while.

-I am getting a few KMC 710 chains (lightest strongest chain out there in my opinion)

-Some fit FAF-K tires for the front and an animal for the rear. My favourite tire combo.

-Animal Edwin grips.They have a soft grippy feel that I have not felt on any other grip.

-animal plastic pedals

-a new cult seat post

And some big ticket items that I am looking at that I haven't had before:

-Cult stem and fork

-Kink Empire Revision C Frame, looks so nice.

-Premium whiskey bars, so I can throw barspins like Garrett Reynolds haha.

 Rob Seymour Photo

 Josh Allsopp Photo

Josh Allsopp Photo

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/10/welcome-to-team-james-barton.html

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Aldrin Garcia Sets New Record At The Maloof High Ollie Challenge

(Photo: Rob Meronek) It?s a glorious new day in skateboarding as another remarkable benchmark has been reached.� One of POPEYE?S (R.I.P.) slogans was, ?That?s all I can stands and I can?t stands no more?.� That very expression is what the body is telling you when it?s put under so much tremendous stress and pressure, that [...]

Source: http://www.lat34.com/2011/02/16/aldrin-garcia-sets-new-record-at-the-maloof-high-ollie-challenge/

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Josh Eilken's farwell to 2010 Edit!

Josh Eilken from madera on Vimeo.

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/12/josh-eilkens-farwell-to-2010-edit.html

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GETTING THE BMX TEAM IN FOR A PHOTO SHOOT

 

Nick Cooper Double peg 

Hope every one had a good weekend!!
Here at Unit we got some of the BMX team in for a photo shoot which will be using for an upcoming team ad and the boys let loose in the photo studio, funny times!! Do not try and get a nice photo standing next to Richo, he has issues..

We also had the chance to shoot Caroline Buchanan who is our Bmx Racer. After the shoot we went for a ride at GC Compound and even taught Caroline 360’s in the foam pit and tire grabs on the resi.

Towards the end of the sesh Nick Cooper fired out this massive wall ride to seal the night.

Richo didn’t make it to the skate park because he had to rush home and clean the house because he got the boot and trying his best to get his bond back hahaha. If anyone has a free apartment on the Gold coast hit Richo up hes looking for a new pad. Good luck

Unit TM
Ryan

Team Photos 

   

Caroline Buchanan  

Source: http://www.unitriders.com/united-states/news-and-culture/blog/2011/1/20/getting-the-bmx-team-in-for-a-photo-shoot/index.htm

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Josh Perry Props Setup

PropBMX.tv did a Setup with Josh Perry.

Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/feb/9/josh-perry-props-setup/

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2011 Superbowl Sunday Mt. Hamilton Ride

I did this ride last year on my Surly Pacer and had a decent time, albeit very, very slow. I did it again, this time with a serious handicap - I took the "UNBRANDED". This year was another time in a last place finish, although I had three guys to do it with me: Leopold Porkstacker, Nelson34 and SparkyJay from MTBR.com.

What got me to take the UNBRANDED was that Porkstacker (Brett) was going to take his fat bike, and so I thought it'd be supportive to take mine. By time it was all loaded up, my bike definitely weighed over 40lbs which was a serious heavy haul. It wasn't bad in the beginning, but near the end, my stomach started to growl and a slight bonking was in the works. I think the Surly would've prevailed - but I'll save that for next year. My guess I probably will get up a little faster - but that wasn't really the goal for this ride.

All in all, I had fun with our little social pace group. My favorite quote was from Robert (nelson34) when he said "My whole body is a cramp..."

I also learned that the "UNBRANDED" was a fine bike for getting up, but it was just very slow. I think this bike will do fine for rides that don't require a steady 20 mile climb, but my big road rides for this year will probably be on the Surly Pacer. The WTB Pure-V saddle started to get uncomfortable near the top, and eventually painful on my sit bones.

Good times and thanks to all for providing refreshments afterwards. Next year I'm not going to be such a freeloader and bring something. This ride, like Turkey Day, seems to be getting bigger every year!

Gathering of the riders - Francis Cebedo giving some pre-ride advice

A couple of hours later, here are the three hombres: (L to R) SparkyJay, Nelson34, Leopold Porkstacker

The beer table...

I ended up having one afterwards. Delicious!

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/02/2011-superbowl-sunday-mt-hamilton-ride.html

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