Barbero interview on GazettaTV

In between the daily World Cup soccer news Alessandro Barbero got an interview on GazettaTV over in Italy that you can watch by going HERE. It's in Italian.

Barbero will be riding the Barcelona Extreme contest in Spain this weekend (2-4 July). He got invited after winning the FISE 2010 Pro Park competition earlier this year. Strong competition is waiting for him on the Nike 6.0 park course. We'll keep you posted from there.

The riders list:

1. Diogo Canina BRA
2. Stephan Lantchner GER
3. Ondra Slez CZE
4. Michael Beran CZE
5. Georgy Doremus FRA
6. Björn Mager GER
7. Bruno Hoffmann GER
8. Tobias Wicke GER
9. Markus Braumann GER
10. Jason Phelan IRL
11. Simone Barraco ITA
12. Alessandro Barbero ITA
13. Sergio Layos SPA
14. Daniel Penafiel SPA
15. Tony Watkinson UK
16. Alex Kennedy UK
17. Ben Wallace UK
18. Ben Hennon UK
19. Bas Keep UK
20. Mark Webb UK
21. Dean Cueson UK
22. Mark Love UK
23. Alex Coleborn UK
24. Kriss Kyle UK
25. Jeremiah Smith USA
26. Brett Banasiewicz USA
27. Dennis Enarson USA
28. Garrett Reynolds USA
29. Mike Spinner USA
30. Ryan Nyquist USA
31. Rob Darden USA
32. Gary Young USA
33. Daniel Dhers VEN
34. Nicholio Rogatkin USA
35. Joris Coulomb FRA
36. Dan Lacy UK
37. Senad Grosic AUT
38. Spanish Am JAM
39. Spanish Am JAM
40. Spanish Am JAM



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The Making of Nigel Sylvester’s “Go All Day” Series

Go behind the scenes with Nigel Sylvester as he gives a look into the making of his Go All Day video series. From writing the script to shooting from a helicopter and everything in between, see how it all went down. The Go All Day video series was conceptualized and written by Nigel and Glenn PP Milligan, with support from Gatorade. Shout out to everyone who helped make the series a reality, to Nigel’s friends who appeared in the videos and to DONNIS, for providing music for the series.



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Nigel Plus!

Gatorade has taken over the inside cover spead of BMX Plus! magazine, at least for their August 2010 issue. They got a photo of Nigel Sylvester doing a smith grind to barspin off this green container coming off of that loading dock on your right. "Go All Day" well, yeah probably. It's what Nigel needs to do to fit everything into one day.

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2010 Mirraco Luxstar

-T/T length: 20.75” top tube length

-Colors: Flat Red, Silver / Chrome

-Frame: 2-tube Crmo D/T & T/T w/ MID BB, integrated headset & welded seat clamp
-Fork: full Crmo
-Wheels: Black Label alloy DW rims, 36h painted front & black anodized rear, w/ alloy hubs: front 3/8” Crmo axle & rear 1PC driver cassette w/ 14mm hollow Crmo axle
-Tires: Odyssey Path 20x2.10 front & rear
-Crankset: 3pc Crmo 175mm w/ sealed bearing MID BB set
-Cassette: 9t 1pc driver
-Pedals: Black Label “Graduate” plastic w/ 9/16” Crmo axles
-Saddle: Pivotal plastic
-Seatpost: Pivotal alloy 25.4x180mm
-Stem: forged alloy threadless 1-1/8in., front mount, 50mm ext.
-Handlebar: 2pc Crmo 8.0” tall
-Headset: FPD integrated 45/45 w/ angular contact bearings
-Brakeset: Rear side-pull caliper w/ Tektro 273A alloy lever w/ hinge

-Other components: Black Label 25t alloy sprocket, Duo grips, welded seat clamp



Weight: 25.1lbs

Watch the video explanation

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In Tokyo with Nigel Sylvester

Last month, one of New York’s most notable BMX riders Nigel Sylvester took a trip across the world to Tokyo as part of a Gatorade-sponsored event. Hoping to get some solid riding in throughout some unfamiliar landscapes, unfortunately Mother Nature was largely un-cooperative. We still managed to catch up with Nigel to gain a better insight into the parallels between Tokyo and New York City, his everyday routine and his goals and aspirations.



Director: Caesar Rodriguez

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The HM poster

Here's a photo of the Harry Main poster that you're getting for free with your copy of RIDE BMX UK. Just a little extra wallpaper for you. No-handed 450 over the hip in Australia. See the trick live in the following clip:



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Afternoon Episode - Nigel Sylvester and Gatorade Go All Day

The Afternoon clip featuring Nigel Sylvester in NYC on his Chocolate.



The final video in Nigel Sylvester’s three-part series completes the story of Nigel’s day, by showing what went down that afternoon.

After a brief encounter with hip-hop artist Teyana Taylor, Nigel sets out on a citywide mission to see the young star again. Following her taxi throughout NYC is no easy task, but Nigel manages to keep up, avoiding close calls along the way including a run-in with football star LaDainian “LT” Tomlinson.

This unique three part video series was conceptualized and written by Nigel and Glenn PP Milligan, with support from Gatorade. Shout out to Nigel’s friends who appeared in the video and to DONNIS, for providing music and making a cameo.

To see the rest of Nigel’s day check out his morning and night videos at: YouTube.com/BMXGatorade. Keep an eye out for the behind the scenes “making of” video, to be released soon…

With each episode of Gatorade's Go All Day with Nigel Sylvester, one lucky Vital BMX member is going to win this awesome prize pack from Nigel's sponsors including Mirra Bike Co.

To enter, GO HERE.

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Stomping Ground clip with Ryan Guettler

A different clip of the Stomping Ground BMX Dirt event in Chicago. By Skullcandy, one of Ryan Guettler's sponsors. Sure he's in there too:



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Mirraco bikes being built

A few weeks ago we stopped by at one of our factories in the east to see how things were going. A few pictures were taken and shared here to see how Mirraco bikes are being made. From raw pipes of steel to the welders, to the painter, to the people who put the decals on, to the assembly machines that put the parts on and the packaging on the belt. It's a long process where everything needs to be done right so you can enjoy your ride.













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Red Bull Stomping Ground Edit

See Ryan Guettler spin through the sets at the Stomping Ground event in Chicago in this ESPN edit. Ryan ended up getting seventh place.



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Barbero video interview

Alessandro Barbero was interviewed while at the FISE event in France. He's speaking English during the interview but a French translation is mixed over it. If you speak both, you'll figure it out. And even if you don't understand a word, check out the riding that is mixed in the following clip:



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Ask Nigel Sylvester your questions on RIDEBMX.com

Our friends at RIDEBMX have got an article coming up with Nigel Sylvester where you can ask the questions. Here's the info on how to do so. Feel Me!!!!

The one and only Nigel Sylvester is on deck for next month’s Pro Q&A section. Here’s your chance to ask him whatever you’d like… Smooth as silk, raw as the NYC streets he rips on the daily, and cool as ice, Nigel’s got plenty to be asked about. Growing up in Queens, traveling the world with the 6.0 crew, being on billboards across the world, running his shop Format, his Go All Day campaign with Gatorade… Nigel’s got it goin’ on. Fire away, yo!

Here's the link.

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Guettler 7th at Red Bull Stompin' Ground Chicago.

Ryan Guettler was one of the invited riders for the Red Bull Stompin' Ground event in Chicago. Rain and wind didn't help out much but a contest was ran in the end and saw Ryan finish 7th.

Top 10 :
1. Brandon Dosch
2. Chris Doyle
3. Mike “Hucker” Clark
4. Dennis Enarson
5. Ryan Nyquist
6. Corey Bohan
7. Ryan Guettler
8. Drew Bezanson
9. Cameron White
10. TJ Ellis

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Photo by RedBull

Guettler's story in 2020magazine

Ryan Guettler does more than ride a bike alone. He bought an old van back in Australia, loaded it up with some friends and made a report about the trip for 2020 magazine. It's in the latest issue so check it out. It's available on Zinio too.

At the moment Ryan is in Chicago to ride the RedBull Stompin grounds event. More on that as the info comes in. Good luck there Ryan.

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G Shocking with Nigel Sylvester

Check the following clip of Nigel Sylvester doing his thing in NYC. You know what time it is?!?



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The Morning episode with Nigel Sylvester

You’ve seen how Nigel Sylvester’s day ended; now see how it began. The second video in Nigel’s Go All Day series goes back in time to show how the day started like any other day: rise and shine, then out the door to hit up his favorite city spots with friends.

This unique three part video series was conceptualized and written by Nigel and Glenn PP Milligan, with support from Gatorade. Shout out to Nigel’s brother Adrian Sylvester, as well as two young NYC riders Ikeem and Jose for their appearances in the video. Music provided by Donnis.

The story finally unfolds in video three of Nigel’s Go All Day series, to be released soon…

Hit this link to see the Morning Episode video.

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Photo by: Tarik Sykes

Harry Main poster in New RIDE UK issue

Next week Thursday the new issue of RIDE UK BMX magazine will drop but we can already tell you that Harry Main has a poster in issue 141 that you should be hanging on your wall. Be on the look out.

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Harry Main says hello in Nike 6.0 clip

Harry Main's about to get back on his bike to slowly get back to where he was. If you forgot how much of a shredder he is, watch the following Nike clip that just came out:



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Barbero ITW + VDO

Alessandro Barbero flew over to Woodward for a few quick riding sessions. He's even hungrier now after his big win at the FISE in France. With a few big contests coming up the Italian is working hard towards good results. His riding hasn't gone unnoticed. Rock in the Middle did an interview with the Italian that you can read by going HERE. Hope your Italian is decent.

Here's a link to a video of Alessandro Barbero too (just hit THIS).

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Andy Buckworth in 2020 magazine.

Andy Buckworth has received an invitation to ride the Big Air event at this summer's X-Games in Loas Angeles. And for good reason. Check this sequence that appeared in the new 2020 magazine over in Australia. Sick!

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New ads featuring Nigel Sylvester.

Booyaahh! Inside cover of the new RIDE (July 2010). Nigel Sylvester does it again. This time in a Nike 6.0 advertisement. But there's more, a double page Gatorade spread with Nigel and his homies. Pick one up at the newsstands.



Oh wait, there's another one:



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Harry Main wallpaper picture from RIDE UK

Would you like to have this photo of Harry Main a bit bigger so you can use it as a desktop for your computer? RIDE UK have got you covered. Hit THIS LINK and your wish will come true. Awesome pic!

Harry's cast is coming off any day and he'll start rolling again as soon as it feels good. Harry has booked for Barcelona, Spain the first weekend of July. Riding or not, he'll be there for a good time.

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Austin Coleman gets Canvas on the podium twice at Asian X Games

Last weekend the Asian X-Games took place in Shanghai, China. Although no official Mirraco team riders were present we had a Mirraco Canvas frame on the podium twice. Austin Coleman has been receiving Mirraco frames as a form of support and he's taking his riding to the next level. Coleman finished third in Pro Vert on Thursday and backed it up with another bronze on Sunday in the Mini-Mega event. He was the only rider to step on the podium two times. Congrats to Austin.



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Nigel Sylvester and Gatorade Go All Day

Nigel Sylvester teamed up with Gatorade to release the first video in a series that shows his unique life as a pro BMX rider. The video is one of three to be released – all of which were conceptualized and written by Nigel and Glenn PP Milligan. The videos show just how crazy Nigel’s life is on and off a bike, and has a cool storyline woven throughout the three videos. 



This first video, "The Night Episode," shows Nigel as he cruises the streets of New York City after dark, with fellow riders Ralphy Ramos, Tyrone Williams and Ralphy Bury, and follows them from bike to boutique to bar. 
 


See how Nigel’s “dusk ‘til dawn” story continues through the next edits, to be released soon.

With each episode of Gatorade's Go All Day with Nigel Sylvester, one lucky Vital BMX member is going to win this awesome prize pack from Nigel's sponsors -

Go to the Vital BMX website to enter the competition.



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New colors for Al D's Mirraco bike.

I thought I'd share my project with ya's...I don't have sand blasters and I never have, but this took a lot of time to swap the paint from black to white, and strip paint off most parts, and spray the frame clean. The only thing that is not two years old on this bike is the rims...everything on it used to be black if u can picture it. lol!

Hope u like it :) It weighs like 19 lbs. and is super fun.

Mirra co. blend 20.75 V2 prototype.

-AlD

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New Nigel Sylvester Nike 6.0 Clip.

Nike 6.0 just released this sweet clip of Nigel Sylvester doing his thing. He gets interviewed at the same time as he shows some of his riding in Miami. Well made clip. Check it out:



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Big Earl's Bike Shop, only 20 minutes from Woodward East.

Owned by Earl Rissler, Big Earl's Bike Shop is located in Mifflinburg, PA.

They are proud to be a Mirraco dealer and have supported us from the beginning. In addition to the huge selection of Black Label parts, Big Earl’s also offers BMX hard-goods and parts from other various companies and they have a great selection of complete bikes.


The shop is just a 20 minute drive from Woodward Camp. Everyone who visits should make the trip out to see the shop and stock up on supplies.

It’s always good to support the shops that support BMX.




This is a link to the Big Earl’s Bike Shop on Facebook. See a few 2011 models here.





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