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MacNeil's Travis Collier

MacNeil Bikes has decided to stop production on their flatland products for 2010. Despite sponsoring Travis Collier (who boasts a signature frame and seat from MacNeil), MacNeil was quoted as saying, "We feel at this time it's best to let the flatland world move in the direction it wants to go, while we move in ours."

MacNeil will continue to sponsor Travis, who will be riding one-offs of his frame design after the current supply runs out. But here's where it gets slightly urgent for a few people out there. If you want a Collier frame, now is the time to get one. And if, like me, you think the Travis Collier signature Pivotal seat is awesome, get out and stock up now.

Props to MacNeil for caring enough about flatland to sponsor Travis and make some signature parts in the first place.

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Fat Tony

The 2010 Flatland Calendar

For the second year in a row, Fat Tony (web editor/photographer at Transworld BMX) has put together and published another dedicated flatland calendar for 2010. He just wrapped up the DIY project and it will be available for FREE, with any purchased order from Flatland Fuel. The calendar is a collaboration of some of the best flatland riders in the world, riding some of the most picturesque locations captured by a bunch of different photographers. The calendar will be available starting on Monday but Fat answered some questions and gave us the exclusive sneak peek with additional photos today. Check out the making of the 2010 Flatland Calendar and be sure to order something from Flatland Fuel come Monday.

Behind the Making of the 2010 Flatland Calendar with Fat Tony

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Hot action on a lonely BMX track in Kansas.

You might notice some new names in the BMX blog contributor list over the past week, including Nick Ferreira. Nick is from the New England area but now lives in L.A. He publishes Holeshot Zine on his own, and more recently, did that awesome Chad Moore interview from earlier this week. And since he's new, I figured we should at least give everyone a chance to get to know Nick. So I sent him some Quick Fire Q&As to fill in, and here's what Nick sent back.

Oh yeah, if you get a chance, check out Nick's Holeshot blog, and heck, maybe even buy a real live print zine from him. They're pretty sweet. Here's Nick.

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Filmer Brock Gomez, along with Jon Rogers, Broc Railford and Andrew Sanford searched out the swamp lands of Louisiana far and wide for some unique places to ride. Due to some geological affairs and the re-building process post- Katrina, new architecture is popping up constantly; you just need to know where to look. See what they found in this exclusive edit and read more from Brock below.

"Anyone who has been to Southern Louisiana can tell you that the landscape is completely flat; some parts of New Orleans are even below sea level. On top of that the state is losing coastal wetlands at an estimated 25-35 square miles per year. These factors have forced people in the coastal areas to adapt their building methods to accommodate the rising waters of floods and hurricanes. The spot featured in this video is a prime example of how the architects and engineers in the area are dealing with the rising waters. A by product of these construction methods is a perfect street spot hidden deep in the swamplands. Unfortunately, in another decade or so this spot may be underwater." -Brock Gomez

For more information about Louisiana's vanishing coast, visit www.restoreorretreat.org.

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Homeless Bike Blog

Homeless Bikes ad featuring team rider Ed Koenning. At the time, whips over spines and pretty large rails weren't too common.

During the dark days of 1991, before the Internet, when the only form of media still alive and kicking was BMX Plus!, a movement among dedicated BMXers began to arise in the form of rider-owned BMX companies. If you know me, or keep up with this blog at all, you probably know this introduction like the back of your hand, so I won't go into it again. I'll just say that BMX freestyle came to a point where it almost seemed like it was not going to survive. Thankfully, it did.

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Here's another great shot from Mr. Kosman. This is what I would call a rarity, it's Daniel Dhers getting loose on some dirt. I could definitely see Dhers having no trouble competing in dirt, what do you think?

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"This might be the closest Daniel Dhers has been to riding dirt jumps, by flairing a cement landing at TJ Lavin's trails in Las Vegas. He must like to keep his white shoes looking brand new." -Justin Kosman

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First Rule's annual Hell on Wheels Street jam went down this past weekend in the streets of San Francisco. We got the exclusive footage of all the riding and it proves that it was yet another success for the 5th year straight. The popularity of these street jams are on the rise and it's awesome to these events running smoothly. More and more companies seem to be supporting these gatherings and contributing by donating tons of product for giveaway. First Rule has a new website up too and although it's not listed yet, I believe the next jam will be in San Diego so don't miss out. You can keep up with the latest at www.firstrulecollective.com.

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This is what you will see on the Stranger site.

You might've heard this mentioned a few weeks ago over on the TCU. Apparently, Rich Hirsch of Lotek fame is starting his own bike company dubbed 'Stranger.' No word on a team, product or any bells and company whistles just yet, but there is a Web site. And it's got a video of a pretty darn long nose wheelie by someone on a bike. I wish I had more details, but sometimes it's best to leave things as ambiguous as the company wants them to be. So for now, check the site, watch the vid and await the coming of Stranger BMX.

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I usually read through most issues of Ride UK within a few days, and spend the time between release dates for the magazine glancing at the array of ads contained in the mag. I gotta say, Ride UK has a knack for getting ads that you won't see anywhere else. And sometimes, those ads alert me to new brands in the market, like Amity Bike Co.

Amity, which means 'peaceful' and also shares a name with the fictional island depicted in the movie "Jaws," is a new UK-based BMX brand that produces frames, components, completes and apparel. They sponsor Cam Hardy, Ben Wallace and Ryan Taylor, and from the looks of everything, they're doing it right. Soon-to-be available from Amity include two frames (the Troy designed by Ben Wallace and the Russo) plus a complete bike that gets the test treatment in the latest Ride UK.

I don't know if Amity plans on making a jump into the U.S. market anytime soon, but if you're eager to check out what they've got to offer, you can friend them on MySpace or check them on the Web.

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You never know where BMX is going to end up, do you? Such was the case today when I found out that Weezer is depicted riding Sunday Bikes on the back of their new album, Raditude. According to Sunday's Jim Cielencki, the entire band is riding an assortment of Sundays, from Aaron Ross's signature Funday to the Second Wave and even the Model C cruiser. And as if that's not good enough, there's a dog doing a tailwhip on the cover. (Well, I think there's a few versions of the cover, but I like the dog tailwhip one the very best.)

This slightly reminds me of the Godheadsilo single, Elephantitus of the Night, which depicted an SE BMX bike alongside a cat. And if I could think of other infamous records that featured BMX bikes, I'd list em here. But I'm drawing a blank, so go grab the new Weezer and enjoy.

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