Fathead’s Empire
Why would an Austin, Texas-based shop and mailorder like EMPIRE BMX bother associating with a loudmouth lad from the UK like Fathead? Good question, probably for the same reasons we do… everyone loves a good LOL!
How’s It Hangin’?
Mike “Hucker” is a mad man.
Dirt Dynasty
Clint Reynolds roasts. Hear from his peers why they were stoked he earned No. 1 Dirt Jumper of the Year honors at Ride’s NORA Cup awards this year.
Hucker Goes Hollywood
Mike Hucker and Corey Bohan take Sydney by storm in this six-minute rework of the 80’s cult classic “BMX Bandits” and you’ve got to watch it! If it wasn’t obvious Hucker was stuck in the 80’s before, this seals the deal. Good stuff!
S.M.O.G.
There’s been a lot of purty ladies popping up in the S&M Owner’s Group lately, so if you’re partial to perusing bike porn, set aside a little time to get a good look. You’re welcome.
Deah Clint!
Clint Reynolds collected some hardware for the “Boys in the Woods” when he took home Nora Cup No. 1 Dirt Rider last night, even though the lights went off for a bit, they used a tactical flashlight to work it out. Stoked for him and also for Hucker who was nominated too and had that cup on lock the three years prior. Team Shield’s dirt game is strong! Proud of you boys!
Tryin’ Their Luck
We plucked Clint, Matty and Nutter out of the PA Woods and dropped ’em in Vegas to try their luck at Nora Cup tonight. The boys’ DIY video “Feel My Chest Muscles, I’m a Trail Builder” is up for the video of the year and Clint (and Hucker) are battling it out for Dirt Rider of the Year. Here’s hoping someone on the Shield Squad gets luckier than these boys did at the Hard Rock!
Get a Pair!
Mike Hoder’s signature grips are made in the USA by ODI from a Super Soft compound for the feel Mike wanted. At 31.5mm they are a little Bigger Than Most to help cushion some of Hoder’s infamous landings. Head over to The Come Up for a review on these bad boys by Adam 22.
Cowan-bunga
Bevan Cowan is a Kiwi on a walkabout. He’s been mostly Australian-based for awhile now, which is where most of this edit was filmed. Regardless of where in the Southern Hemisphere Bevan’s shredding, he sure gets rad in this one!
Reynolds Reaches Level 3
Captain Creedence is celebratin’ the big 3-0 in Canada today. Here’s a poached shot of him mowing the bowl at last month’s Van Doren Invitational. Happy Birthday Clint!
Atlantis Vancouver Street Jammin’
We piled a whole load of fools in the van and sent them up and down the West Coast to get weird for two weeks. They succeeded and ended wrapping things up at the Atlantis Street Jam in Vancouver. Charlie got down, filmed and edited this one for TCU, Trevor Sigloch got in there too and Kareem, well, he just kept the weirdness on a roll. Shout out to BC!
Darryl Nau – Enjoy the Ride
Darryl’s ATF bike check was filmed quite a few months ago, but the footage just found its way out of the champagne room, so without any further ado… feast your eyes on this babe! She’s fully pimped out with a Widemouth Pitchfork, Grand Slam bars, Challenger stem, L7 sprocket, Coxie Director’s seat, Long Johnson post, Mainline / Speedball tires and don’t forget about that S&M Padset.
