but I must say..Purple and Yellow?? really? gag! Stay tuned for breaking developements in 'Layoff 2009"  Meanwhile..I'm going riding!

Road Trip,  Hello Athens!!TNM Group is gearing up and flying out yet again. This time we are heading for Athens, Georgia for the annual Twilight BMX Jam. The shoots keep getting better and we are stoked to see how Athens does BMX!                                

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ROAD TRIP! 

We are gearing up and heading for Joplin, Missouri this weekend for JoMoPro!

 

If there is a modern day version of York in the progression of flatland, the Texas scene is certainly in contention for the title. Some of the best riders to ever grace BMX have made Texas their home..or at least made a BMX pilgrimage to Texas.

Austin has been the soul of Texas BMX for over 20 years. What started with the legendary Trend Bike Source way back when, has evolved into one of the most progressive and most talented pool of BMX riders anywhere.

Sunday in Austin riders came from as far as Canada to bust a move inside Austin´s version of Mecca, the OG parking garage. Flatlanders old and new spun, flipped, and hung five as members of the BMX brotherhood. There was no prize money, no judges, and no pressure. Just the best flatlanders in North America progressing the sport and having the ride of their lives.

The Texas riders in attendance were more than happy to show their Canadian brethren exactly how Austin does flatland.

In the house and going OFF, were names like Kenny Boucher, Amahl Abdul Khaliq, Diego Tejada, Johnny Tamayo, Prasheel Gopal, Alex Poirier, Scott Ditchfield, EZ Chris, Adam DiClaudio, and Mr. London himself- Will..making a rare appearance and taking a break from welding frames -showing everyone what 4130 perfection looks like.

Also in attendance were Chadwick, Jim McKay, Chris Balles, and the organizer himself -Rad Dad Mark Dandridge from BMX Freestyler. I´ve never met anyone with as much enthusiasm for our sport and with as much energy as Mark. He films, interviews, organizes, and has some serious flatland skills in his own right. Keep up the good work Mark!!

Flatland done right, deep in the heart of Texas.

Check out the gallery for some of Sunday´s action, and stay tuned to Global-Flat.com for the video highlights of the Austin Jam..coming soon!  Next up Toronto, JoMoPro, and York Jam..see ya there!

Photos: Austin Jam Gallery

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ROAD TRIP!!

  We are gearing up and flying out to Indianapolis this Saturday to cover the Red Bull Fight With Flight BMX Flatland Jam

  We'll be in the house all day Saturday shooting high def video and photos for Global-Flat.com

  If you and your crew are gonna be in Indy and wanna be in the video or you've got a trick that the world must see, hit us up and we'll set something up.   See ya Saturday! 

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             Watauga, Texas: Chilly Session At Dusk, click the skater for the slideshow!

With Action Sports bigger than ever, TV and media coverage for BMX, Skate, Moto, Surfing, Snowboarding, and every other non traditional sport is huge. Check out some of our personal faves below! 

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 NEW IN '09!

2009 or bust!!!!

You know that the economy is slumping when you start seeing faces from the distant Sitcom past showing up on late night infomercials. Apparently Mr. and Mrs. C weren't diversified in their retirement savings.

Apparently syndication cash isn't what it once was, and Glad trash bags don't need celeb spokes-people any more. Al's wasn't hiring either , since Weezer trashed the place back in 95.

Here's wishing upon a successful and cathartic 2009. The USA needs some good news,. We all hope the new year brings some. 

Happy Holidays to my loyal readers, there's no me without you.

Party On