Ill video. Peep at 3:26..

Nigel Sylvester has been documenting his journey’s as pro BMX rider in NYC, from the daily grind, tricks to epic moments and places to eat.

Sylvester is known for “street riding” which is a typical style of bmx biking. Sylvester owns one of four main bmx shops in New York City, the others being Front Street, Dah Shop, and Post. Two of which Post and Dah Shop are owned by Sylvester’s fellow Animal team riders Edwin Delarosa and Tyrone Williams. He is known for an exceptional video part in Nike 6.0′s Writing on the Wall. Sylvester is one of the best street riders in the new generation of bmx.

Civil LA makes a Special Appearance at 3:26 of the video…. woot!

Last Night, I had the chance to check the “Dirty Money” screening at the Montalban, courtesy of invites from Hurley and Nike. The documentary details the lives of a group of well-known skaters in Brazil (including Fabio Cristiano) that were responsible for the influx and key growth of skateboard culture in the 80s, as Brazil dealt with the rise, decline, and revival of skating.

Anyone that has skated, danced, painted on a wall, or taken part in some sort of artistic movement in their lives can relate to this movie on some level. One thing, that this film reminded me of is the separation between sport and art which can determined by style, something that cannot be quantified. Instead of doing what everyone else was doing, this group of individuals chose to rise above the structure that society had given them and to pursue their art as a way to provide for their lives. Even through the very tough times, everyone in the film still had each other for support, in the end they skated because of their love for the art, not for money, fame or anything else.
Some dope art on the streets before the show.Mr. Cartoon for Dirty Money


Coxinha-  filled with chicken, cream cheese, and olives.
Pao de Quejo-(Brazilian Cheese bread)

Thanks to  Mylifeisdope for photos and Nike, Hurley for the refreshments!

Skateboardanimation from Tilles Singer on Vimeo.

This is a fresh piece that depicts art, skating and all cultures in one.

Now available on our online shop!!!

    Today was a was a day of new beginnings here at Civil. Today we opened doors to  our new skate team. We have been planning on doing this for quite a while now and  felt like 2010 was the right time to take action. Skateboarding is one of the many things we support! If you have been following us since the begining you’ll know that we support many cultures. Within these cultures, we support the underdog…those who pay dues with nothing to lose…the ones doing it for the love and not the money…passion before greed…Civil Regime 2010!!!  This is our movement…we the people!! Although the team isn’t fully flared yet…we have one official rider and a few potentials. That means that we are accepting new regime members…so send in that video!

Brian ‘Droid’ Peterson 

Daniel Alderman

Kenta Gauba