Making it on a cover of an American BMX magazine coming from Europe is a big deal, especially if it's RIDEBMX mag. Alex Kennedy does it and a big congrats goes to the Cult rider. Read below what else makes it in the August 2013 issue, there's another Brit street rider in there:- Departments -
First Words
Evel Knievel, glorious bastards, and big air—Editor in Chief Keith Mulligan combines them all and makes sense of it.
Start
Rob DiQuattro can not resist grinding rails.
Up Front
As our wheels roll, riders change sponsors, injuries happen, and other news occurs—and you can read it all here.
Pro Q&A: Ben Lewis
The cutting edge street rider from Liverpool, England, has an accent that can be hard to understand, so you’ll just have to picture it while reading his answers.
Products
This is the part of the magazine that makes choosing which new parts to buy a little easier for you.
Soft Goods
Thinking of a wardrobe makeover for the summer? Look no further…
Diversions
Write ups on five DVDs, including Animal The Price Is Wrong, Chick Flick, Word Four, Stink Pit 3, and the Level Below’s Chick ”N Nugg’t.
Focus
They say a photo is worth a thousand words, so this month’s Focus section is a heavy read at 9,000 words.
Letters
And inquiry about the Canadian Beast, the topic of trends (x3), a reader photo of a really strange obstacle, and more
Bio: Lil Dan Coller
You should be well aware of Dan by now after his bangin’ debut in Kink’s Squash It, but if you somehow missed it, then here’s Dan—now go see the video.
Finish: Clint Reynolds
Clint is one of nicest dudes ever—both on and off the bike. He also really, really likes to do tabletops, and has never done a tailwhip.
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Forever En Route To The Best Part Of It All
…Which translates to T1ers Joe Rich, Bob Scerbo, Hanson Little, and Joseph Frans in Arizona shredding anything with a transition.
A Certain Cadence
Baton Rouge streets will never be the same after Nike’s Garrett Reynolds, Dennis Enarson, Chad Kerley, and Nigel Sylvester passed through.
What’s Up With These Aussies
Australia is a big country with a lot of open space, and Cam White takes full advantage with some massive jumps. Cam, Jaie Toohey, and Jed Mildon match the jumps with equally huge tricks.
Stoke The Fire
We did a piece on the Richmond, Virginia scene over ten years ago, since then a lot has changed, but one thing that has stayed the same is the level of awesome riding the scene delivers.
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