Vans and Dakota Roche team up to create a custom Pro Classic colorway that helps Dakota push the boundaries of what’s possible on two wheels. Available now, the Vans x Dakota Roche Authentic Pro compliments his powerful BMX riding and skateboarding-inspired style. Featured as part of the Vans California Native Collection, the Authentic Pro colorway by Dakota Roche showcases bold black foxing tape juxtaposed with a contrasting glazed ginger canvas upper that represents Vans’ heritage appeal and Dakota’s flawless style. Equipped with Vans original waffle outsoles and UltraCush HD sockliners that display Dakota’s motto, “Vans on my feet, wheels in the street”, this custom Pro Classic silhouette offers the highest level of impact cushioning while
Building upon the success of the Style 112 Pro, Vans expands the team style footwear offering with the debut of the Style 112 Mid Pro in BMX team rider Dakota Roche’s signature colorway. Available beginning August 1, this new mid-top silhouette is constructed with the same trusted performance technology found in the Style 112 Pro with added mid styling for increased ankle support.
The Dakota Roche’s signature colorway of the Style 112 Mid Pro features classic canvas and suede uppers, combined with Duracap reinforced underlays for maximum durability in high-abrasion areas. Equipped with UltraCush HD sockliners and Vans’ original waffle outsole, this stylish yet functional team style delivers the highest level of impact cushioning coupled with tried and true gripping abilities.
Nitro Circus, the world’s top action sports entertainmentcompany, and Ethika, a leading underwear brand driven by personal identity, are very proud tointroduce the new Ethika x Nitro Circus Collection, available online at ethika.com beginning June 28.Three styles, appropriately titled I Believe I Can Fly, You Got This and Nitro Doodle Print will beavailable in Mens and Boys sizes in both the U.S.A. and Canada.
Inspired by the record-breaking achievements of Nitro Circus’ daredevil athletes, these exciting designs embody the individuality of the Nitro Circus Crew and feature the quality and comfort they expect.
Frameset Vasya Lukyanenko:
Frame - Volume Bikes "Vessel V2" BMX Frame 21.25
Bar - Volume Bikes "Captain" BMX Bar 9.25
Fork - Volume Bikes "Anchor" BMX Fork
Wheels:
Front:
This summer, Vault by Vans collaborates with Brain Dead, a creative collective of artists, musicians and designers from all over the world, to create a nine-piece capsule collection inspired by the spirit of subculture. The collection presents unique iterations of Vans classic footwear, apparel and accessories in faded shades of pink, green and yellow with custom hieroglyphic designs. Founded by Kyle Ng and Ed Davis, Brain Dead has quickly emerged into the coveted upper echelon of streetwear fashion, describing itself as “not one person, nor is it one idea; it sits in the space between people.”
This mentality is prominent throughout the collection, emphasizing a disruptive aesthetic across Vans
Vans Releases Nostalgic Capsule Collection Featuring the Peanuts Gang by Charles M. Schulz
With a partnership dating back to the early 1980’s, Vans brings forth the third installment of Vans x Peanuts designs, highlighting characters from Charles M. Schulz’s beloved Peanuts gang. Using vintage illustrations from the late ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, Vans designers bring “Off The Wall” elements to iconic Peanuts moments that remain true to Vans’ unique design aesthetic. The Vans x Peanuts collection of footwear, apparel and accessories launches worldwide June 2.
The Vans x Peanuts collection features six core designs across a variety of silhouettes within the Vans Classics, Surf and Apparel collections. Peanuts protagonist, Charlie Brown, kicks off the collection quite literally as he is seen on a men’s pocket tee and raglan pushing his way on skateboard in pair of Old Skools. Cop his steez with a pair of Old Skools outfitted in yellow canvas and black suede, showcasing a chevron Sidestripe and “Good Grief” embroidered atop the tongue of each shoe.
Name: Laura Smulders
Age: 23
Hometown: Wijchen
Sponsors: TVE Sport, Oegema Transport, Shimano, Meybo, Dijk Natural Collections, JEE-O, Renthal, BMX24Seven, EnergyLab, Tioga, Oakley, Leatt, Speijerssports. www.laurasmulders.com
Bike check:
-Frame: Meybo Holeshot XXL
-Forks: SuperDuper
New ride for Bram van der Heijden, built by Paul's Boutique BMX. Check the brand new BSD!
-BSD Passenger Frame 20.8" Stainless
-BSD Acid Fork Stainless
-BSD Passenger Handlebars 8.75" Stainless
-BSD Stem Stacked Black
-BSD Headset Low Black
-BSD Seatpost 185mm Black
-BSD Seat Kevlar Slinger FAT Black SALE!
-BSD Cranks XL 175mm Stainless
Today the new issue of BMX Rider magazine will be available at your favourite book store in Germany/Switzerland and Austria. Or if you're about to hop on the train, make sure to grab a copy at the newsstands and enjoy that train ride reading #29 of BMX Rider. 84 pages this time and full of BMX stuff. Here's what you can expect:
BMX Rider Magazine #29
-Simple Session 17 report straight outta Tallinn.
-Photo story: Somewhere and nowhere. With Courage Adams, Bernat Via and Ismael Ibañez
-Joeri Veul (NED) gets in the spotlight
-Sietse van Berkel (NED) interview
-Janos Baars (NED), Koen de Laat (NED) and Frank Nabuurs (NED) have some night sessions when everyones asleep
-Mike Würzinger shows you two tricks: The Tailwhip Air and the Tireslide
-SlayerTom mentions his FAV5's
-BMX Rider covers the Night Harvest event from South Africa
-The photo Gallery is huge (Levi Weidmann (NED) gets a double page spread)
Name: Hannah Roberts
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.