Author Archives: Paul Covey

In the Raw // 1995 OKC Bicylce Stunts // Pro Vert

Raw footage from the 1995 BS vert contest in Oklahoma City. Riders include: Kevin Gutierrez, Mark Owen (Chuck D), Jimmy Walker, Stuart King, Steve Swope, Achim Kujawski, Rick Thorne, Dennis McCoy, Dave Mirra, Brazilian Riders & Jay Miron. Cameos by … CHECK OUT MORE »

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Same Old Scene // A Video Loosely Centered around BMX & Skate in San Diego, CA

A video loosely centered around the BMX and skate scene in San Diego, CA.  Here are a bunch of clips that I’ve been collecting for quite some time now.  Hope you like it! Featured Riders and Skaters:  John Stafford, Dominique … CHECK OUT MORE »

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In the Raw // 1995 OKC Bicylce Stunts // Pro Street

Raw footage from the 1995 BS contest in Oklahoma City.  Riders include: Troy Brookshire, Jeff Harrington, Taj Mihelich, Mike Escamilla (in his very first Pro contest), Rick Thorne, Dennis McCoy, Dave Mirra, Matt Hoffman, Rob Nolli, Steve Swope, and Jay … CHECK OUT MORE »

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In the Raw // 1995 OKC Bicycle Stunts // Flatland

Raw footage from the 1995 BS contest in Oklahoma City.  Riders include Chad Degroot, Lionel Cardosa, Albert Retey, Sean Peters, Andrew Faris, Jason Brown, Trevor Meyer, and Day Smith. Enjoy!!

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Photo Recap // Birth of the BMX Freestyle Movement // 2nd Edition Book Launch Party

For one night on East Street in Downtown San Diego, a legion of BMX heroes gathered together to celebrate the release of the revised 2nd edition of Dom Phipps book, The Birth of the BMX Freestyle Movement.  Here is a … CHECK OUT MORE »

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Back in the ’80s, this San Francisco Coffee Roaster was a BMX Star

Here’s a link to a pretty cool article about Rich Avella, original member of the 2Hip Trick Team, who is now co-owner of a growing coffee company in San Francisco.  Newspaper style articles are usually kind of weak, but this … CHECK OUT MORE »

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Chester Blacksmith // Insight // 2008

Up today, a rad section featuring one of my favorite riders to watch from the Pacific Northwest – Chester Blacksmith – and his part from Ride BMX’s 2008 DVD, Insight.

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Closing Section & Credits // Dirt Bros Cheese // 1994

Opening with Vic Murphy’s sick one-footed table and “A New Level” by Pantera, the final section in Dirt Bros Cheese should inspire you to go for a nice, long bike ride on this fine spring day.  Riders include: Vic, Lee … CHECK OUT MORE »

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Sean Yarroll // Dirt Bros Cheese // 1994

Sean Yarroll holds down the last rider section in Dirt Bros Cheese for a very good reason – Heavy music, heavier riding, and RAD style that could only be from the 90s.  It’s no surprise that I’ve had a dozen … CHECK OUT MORE »

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Brad Blanchard // Dirt Bros Cheese // 1994

Huge chasm jumps, 720s on street, beyond clicked turndowns, mag wheels, and a Christian punk rock soundtrack alerting listeners to the ills of masturbation – Brad Blanchard’s section from Dirt Bros Cheese was destined to be a much talked about … CHECK OUT MORE »

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