You already know this a good one! Colin Varanyak, Nathan Williams and Juani Zurita hit up Barcelona, with guest clips from Santiago Laverde, Mati Lasgoity, Fernando Laczko, Jaume Sintes, Maly Cubillos, Jhon Cubillos & Pato Morales. Sit back and enjoy.
Hey there, adrenaline junkies and daredevils! Today, we are delving into a world where the smell of burning rubber meets the intoxicating allure of high-stakes risk-taking. Hold on tight as we explore why BMX riders are flocking to the neon-lit tables of chance and why they just can't seem to get enough of the gambling rush! I guess any source of adrenaline will do for those guys…
Match Made in Adrenaline Heaven
What do BMX and gambling have in common? Exactly, risk and adrenaline. It turns out that BMX riders are not just thrill-seekers on the ramps and streets; they've also got a taste for the adrenaline rush that comes with gambling. From the screeching sound of tires on concrete to the intense flick of a playing card, the two worlds seem to collide effortlessly. But what exactly makes these daredevils so interested in taking chances in the realm of gambling?
Many BMX riders see gambling as an extension of their love for risk-taking. While they calculate the odds and gauge the potential outcomes of their tricks, they bring the same mindset to the casino table or poker night with friends. Whether it's landing a perfect backflip or hitting the jackpot on a slot machine, the surge of adrenaline and euphoria of success are remarkably similar.
Risk, Reward, and the Rush
Hit play to catch all the highlights from BMX Day in San Diego and the fourth instalment of Monster Energy's Cash Up series. Big shout out to Our BMX & Ryan Fudger for organising this one. Needless to say, the day turned out to be a wild one!
Mickey G just got a fresh pair of Profile Wheels... In this unboxing, he puts his Profile ZCoaster Rear and Mini front hub (laced to Sun Ringle Envy rims) right to work.
C1 Results Saldus Actions Sports games Saldus, Latvia 15 July 2023.
Men Park:
1 Ernests ZEBOLDS 24 LAT 1 200.00
2 Levi WEIDMANN 23 NED 2 160.00
3 Tomass GRINBERGS 26 LAT 3 130.00
4 Jan BROŽA 20 CZE 4 110.00
5 Oskars ZAJARSKIS 37 LAT 5 90.00
6 Martin HABADA 23 CZE 6 70.00
7 Valters KLEPIS 23 LAT 7 50.00
8 David JANÁČ 37 CZE 8 30.00
9 Guntis ATMATS 27 LAT 9 20.00
10 František BLIŽŇÁK 15 CZE 10 10.00
11 Istvan CAILLET 31 FRA 11
When the GT Fueler first hit the market at the end of the '90s it was a frame built strong for the upcoming BMX Dirt scene. When racers were hitting the local trails, the bikes did not hold up. The Fueler, made inhouse at GT in California, did. Fast forward to 2023 and Tom Justice is on a GT Fueler and digs it. See what he has to say about the bike and check his parts list. His unique riding style starts with a good bike.
Name: Tom Justice
Age: 34
Hometown: Newark, England
Bmx day 2023 in San Diego. we started at Chicano Park and then proceeded to hit street spots around the city of down town San Diego! This is mainly raw footage from the day so enjoy! Shout out to MonsterEnergy OurBMX and everyone else involved for a dope day of riding Bmx! Bmx is tite.
Are you losing track on who rides for who? Here's a long list with the most recent team changes and pick ups. The latest team changes get added to the top. The industry never chills, always adding and dropping.
What's the latest? Let us know.
-Boyd Hilder on Monster Energy
-Analia Zacarias on Agua de las Misiones
-Ryan Williams on Boost Mobile Aus
-Kim-Lea Müller on Colony BMX
-Dubby on Monster Army
-Charlotte Worthington on Honor
-Jaie Toohey on Monster Energy
-Joey Bags on Alienation BMX
-Laury Perez on Le Coq Sportif
-JP Ross on Demolition BMX
-Devon Smillie on Cult Crew
Name: Dennis White
Age: 37
Hometown: North Attleboro MA, USA
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Wheel House BMX, Shajn at Pareidolia helps me a lot, Vic at Circuit keeps all us locals rolling smooth
The FAT favorite list:
-Spot to ride: 8ft Wood Quarter
-BMX video: Madd Matt
-Website: EBay
-Web video: Fast and Loose, Simone Barraco - 10%
-Food: Peanuts
-Travel destination: Outer Banks North Carolina
-Riders to ride with: Daily Crew: Amanda O’Neil, Cappsie, Brad Fardy, Dennis Lynch, Paul Gingras Weekend Crew: Circuit Boys, Shajn w/ Pareidolia Boys, EAT Crew, Edge and Foxy Rippers
-Car: S2000
-Movie: Fight Club
This week's DIG Locals submission comes from Ukraine once again, however due to the war over there, 16 year old Ilya Chankseliani and his family left for the safety of Barcelona, where he filmed this video. A whole lotta steeze for a lil' dude.