Okay, okay, you got me!!! We are behind schedule, BIG TIME… But, in our defence, we gave this next post time to mature, like a fine wine – And it don’t get much more BIG TIME, than this months, Graduand in style… So, Ladies and Gentlemen, may I hand you over to the man himself, A.K.A, Valleyside Photographer of the Month, Mr COCO ZURITA… -VS
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Link of the Month/ April: Dephect have a hot promotional deal on right now…
… So there you go, I’m recommending all of you! – VS
Recently got an email from Ryys, it read; “Hey, here’s the video about the Dartmoor team at the BMX Day 2011 contest, which took place in Warsaw last weekend. I hope you’ll like it. Regards Ryszard Syryczyński” . It’s always great to see new riders dropping hammers and gaining recognition, in uncharted (at least from the main-stream international media) territory! Now I’m sure Poland’s always bred talent; but with new industry (Dartmoor, available in the UK from Slam69), rad events (BMX Day Contest/Baltic Games) and riders like Maciej Kiwak, the future of BMX, in Poland, is Strong! Enjoy the flick – VS
Continue reading “Ryys: BMX Day Contest, Warsaw, Poland (Web Video of the Month/April).”
You’ve heard him on the radio, you’ve seen him on the TV show, M to the I, H to the S (insert drum roll!): It’s Matti Hemmings! Or at least a link to his new personal website! And again, sorry it’s late! But hey, at least you can now stay informed using this A to Z online extravaganza! In other related news, Mr Hemmings is now repping super dope street label, dephect clothing… The futures looking bright! Oh, he’s also doing shows with Elemental Force and killing it on the Ground Tactic contest scene! As you can imagine, I could write forever, but you can do the searching, this is VS, over and out!
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Yo!!! Got a minute? Pop over to the Sugar Bikes website, to check out the spec on Jean Silva’s “Gringo” bars and forks. Talk about USP – You won’t find another company making products like this anywhere on the globe! And if Sugar’s “The Frame” is anything to go by, the finshed quality will be very high indeed!
Continue reading “General PR: Sugar Bikes “Gringo” Bars/Forks (Jean Silva signature products)”
As you’re probably already aware, Coco kicks ass on a bike. Mr Zurita is also an avid BMX promoter, enjoys motors as avocation, and much more! Furthermore, Coco keeps photo diarys of his lifestyle! Anyway, to the point, Coco’s personal website is Februarys (belated!) link of the month – So now you can keep up with Coco’s lifestyle and crusades! Nice one! Sorry it’s late!
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Hey, just a quick reminder, the bike hall contest is approaching! Check the flyer! – VS
To download the event brochure, click here: Bike Hall Contest Information.
Unreal DECO mix by Mat Olson. Really, really good, really…
Mat Olson MIX DecoBMX from Chad DeGroot/Deco. on Vimeo.
… Now buy some DECO stuff from us! Continue reading “Deco flick…”
Yooo!!! Ryys just sent me a link for the official online premiere of the new Dartmoor production – “Ride Your Way”. It’s been filmed and edited by Ryszard “RyyS” Syryczyński (see earlier post). Many days of filming, 11 riders, 6 countries, contests, trips and jams with a mix of dirt jump, street, skatepark and freeride actions on MTB and BMX (from the likes of Maciej Kiwak, see earlier post!) – So there you go, over an hour of free BMX flicks… If your digging Dartmoor Bikes, visit Slam69 (retail) or Locker55 (distributor).
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Introduction
“When I call I either get “Hi this is Coco and I’m prolly buzy right now”, or I get a “hola cheeky dogg” from one of the most genuine people I’ve ever known. Coco arrived on the scene in 2004, after a long time friend had moved from their hometown in Chile to Dallas, Texas. I received a call from a dirt jumper named Sean Tarrant letting me know he had found someone with something special.
The GT Air Show was the mid summer tour, so we re-routed through Texas and swooped up Coco. Along side Cameron White, Coco rapidly took his riding to the next level. It was such a rad experience; watching this kid from Chile, become one of the absolute very best in the world. With a fluid riding style and powerhouse tricks, Coco has quickly changed how people look at BMX vert riding. In four years of Summer tour, if my math is correct, that is a few hundred BMX shows, a few speeding tickets, too many late night drives, A LOT of java chips, spending almost every waking moment with this kid from Chile and I can only remember being mad at him twice. Once for rushing me and another time he didn’t want to drive haha.
Thank you Pedro. You’re an amazing friend and an all around awesome cheeky dogg! I’m excited to watch what you do in BMX in the future!” – Bo Wade
Continue reading “The Art of Ascension: The Francisco “Coco” Zurita Interview…”