Bridging the Gap Vol.1 from Joseph Lobato on Vimeo.

Takeover LA is doing some interesting things with film, fixed gear culture and BMX. Peep this film of Santa Monica rider, Hernan Montenegro. The BMX portion of the film that starts at 2:01 is amongst one of my favorites.

Although, I’d have to say I was skeptical at first because of the influx of bandwagon riders to the fixie culture. But BMX is something I have always liked, Hernan shows mastery and versatility with his ability to do both.

Hold Fast Promo 1 from John Prolly on Vimeo.

Hold Fast FRS (Foot retention system) were developed by urban fixed gear riders on NYC’s streets. The system has been developed over the past 8 months and is hands down one the best foot retention systems employed.

Its the hours of struggle and practice that give us a perfect moment. Matt Hoffman’s no handed 900 is an example of that. The Condor lands and kills it.

The STAGES project features Lance Armstrong’s work with several of the most amazing artists/ designers of our generation. Among the few are Jose Parla, Shepard Fairey and Kaws. Amazing that the artists will lend a hand for a better cause and inspire this generation to work for something greater than themselves.

Here are some of my favorites:

Shepard.
KAWS Futura.

Peep Chris hardy 2009. This is some of the most buttery riding I’ve seen, funny that its Bobby Darin used in this clip.

Filmed over the period of a few months in and around Edinburgh by Dave Sowerby, this video of Inspired Bicycles team rider Danny MacAskill (more info at www.dannymacaskill.com) features probably the best collection of street/street trials riding ever seen. There’s some huge riding, but also some of the most technically difficult and imaginative lines you will ever see. Without a doubt, this video pushes the envelope of what is perceived as possible on a trials bike.

Thanks to my man, DJ PREDAKON, for the link. You should peep his music, he tears it UP!!