FLIPBYKES CREW KAPTANAS EDIT

FLIPBYKES CREW KAPTANAS EDIT from renz viaje on Vimeo.

Touch and Grind 2011 Contest

A two days event happen this week see you there guys lets support the local scene!

 Sept 23. Registration and Free run

Sept 24. Late Registration Free run 7-9 am

Event Starts at 9 am 0nwards

Skate , BMX , Fingerboard.




Organizer said:
Pls.... continue supporting local events see you guys on Friday - Saturday

Two contest last weekend in Mindanao Flatland Result

there's a Two contest happening last weekend in Mindanao very cool here's the Result

Dc x wheels comp @ sm cagayan de oro aug 27


1st chino sonido Davao
2nd kebong Evasco Bohol
3rd manuel teomale iloilo

dire husi youth explotion @ divisoria cagayan de oro aug 28

1st kebong Evasco Bohol
2nd chino sonido Davao
3rd manuel teomale iloilo

Congrats to all winners and thanks for Paulo G. for the result cheers!

GroundLess Crew Philippines session 2 edit

Flipbykes.com Bmx online shop

Flipbykes.com Bmx online shop from flipbykes on Vimeo.

1st Northern Mindanao Street/Flatland Bmx bike Competion

Francis BMX street JAM! at DC'skate park Edit

Francis BMX street JAM! at DC'skate park

this event happening today!

 

follow this link for more info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Francis-BMX-street-JAM-at-DCskate-park-aug142011/268521559829438

Bmx Flatland Groundless Crew Team Interview From Pasig City

Team Interview

Name of the crew/Team? please send one photos of your crew/team. Groundless Crew

Groundless CREW

how many are you? More or less 15, active and non-active members.

Please right down your name:

1. Enoj Santos
2. Willy Dela Cruz
3. Yeye Sula
4. Mig Reyes
5. Bembem Suarez
6. Nonoy Nagrampa
7. Rey Joel Reyes
8 Jeruzeth Gonzales
9. Reynante Adlawan
10. Nigs De Paula
11. Rodrigo Papa

Location: Pasig City
sponsors: None
BMX Dicipline: Flatland

Riding:

when did the crew/team started? The Crew started in 2000. We are formerly known as Plague Team then eventually change to Groundless Crew in the year 2010 when most of the old members quit riding.

How often do you ride? Most of the Crew rides 2-3 hours a day, for an average of 5 days a week.

Do you ride contests as a crew/team? if yes your biggest success? Yes we do compete and Yes we ride as a crew. Biggest success, two of the members represent our country for Asian X Games held in Malaysia. Won on several local competitions and been featured in TV, commercials and magazines.

Where is the crew/team spot to ride? – Your Spot(s) please send one or more photos of your spot(s). We are currently riding at Bagong Ilog along C5 under the flyover.

Can you tell us a bit about the riding spot? (Is this Open to others or exclusively for the crew/team only? )and the scene in your town/place? The flooring is made up of pebbles, have a light if you want to ride at night and it’s a covered spot. A public place so this is free for everyone. The scene here is pretty much poor compare to street and park. But we are growing little by little for there are new comers and we are still accepting new members as always.

Is there a goal you would like to reach concerning your riding? The crew is currently working to be officially recognized by our local government. To recruit more flatlanders and to gain more friends.

Tell us about your crew? We considered each other as a family not just a teammate nor a friend. We are not looking flatland as a sport but as a passion.

whos the best rider in the crew/team? None actually because we still consider ourselves as an average rider willing to learn and to be teach by the others.

Favorite Local and international rider's? As a crew we pick:
Local: All local flatlanders.
International:
1. Matthias Dandois
2. Terry Adams
3. Adam Kun
4. Sebastian Popischil
5. Tsutomu Kitayama
6. Shintaro Misawa
7. Yohei Uchino
8. Dominik Nikolny
9. Kevin Jones
10. Chase Gouin

Which trick/combo do the crew work on at the moment? No handed drinking Cobra, Bottoms up!
Please send one or more photos of you're riding. (calling Cobra we need your sponsorship. Hehehehe!)

general stuff

What the crew/team doing if you're not riding or off in your bike? The crew loves to play video games. Poker and Billiards. Oooops don’t forget that we also love to eat.

What the crew/team hobbies besides bmx and do they influence your way of riding? (for example music you listen to, another sport you make or whatever). Crew is also into basketball, billiards, any kind of videogames or PC games and drinking…… Cheers! Burp!..... We listen to trance music when we are riding. But when off the bike we do listen to any kind of music as long as it is good from our ears.

do you have any website,facebook,video etc? Please like our Fan page. http://www.facebook.com/pages/GroundLess-Crew-Philippines/174776989241065

any advice to all crew/team out there? Advice? Hmmmm. Let us say that don’t look your crew as a team but look at it as family. Even though this sport have an individual effort. Just support and help one another.

Last word: We want to thanks our individual family, parents, friends, girlfriends or wife for being always there to support us. We are open for new comers and we are willing to teach and help. Special thanks to our boss Willy Dela Cruz and Yeye Sula for always supporting the crew. Long live Groundless Crew!!!!!


thanks

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Bmx flatlander Kevin Floric Evasco A.k.a Kebong Interview

 Basics:

Name:Kevin Floric Evasco A.k.a Kebong
Age: 22
Sex: male
Location: tagbilaran city bohol
sponsors:None
BMX Dicipline:Flatland

Riding:

When did you start riding? 2003 0r 2004 on and off..im off sometimes for a days or weeks when my bike is not good condition.

How often do you ride? .3-7 hours..but sometimes it will be longer or less than

Do you ride contests?yes If yes your biggest success?

Yes! i got champion at cebu DC competition last march 17.2011.. and here at bohol last 2009 got champion

Where do you ride? spots?

lindavil phase 1

Can you tell us a bit about the riding scene in your town?

our scene sometime good sometime not so good. we are only 5 pure flatlanders here in whole bohol now

Imagine you could make a world tour, which 5 places would you like to visit for riding and why? ,

1.thailand
2.japan
3.malaysia
4.finland
4.france
MANY GOOD BAD ASS PRO RIDERS,hehe

Is there a goal you would like to reach concerning your riding?

i dont really understand what is this question but for me yes! i want to progress more and learn more tricks and combos

Favorite Local and international rider's?

local riders: all my TRUE friend riders

international:
martti kouppa
adam kun
alex jumilin

Which trick/combo do you work on at the moment? Many hehe......

General stuff:

3 Favorites tricks or combo? i reallly love pinky squeaks to jump barflip to half hiker

What kind of music do you like?hardcore and reggae hip hop

Tell us your 3 favourite song
1.moto's soundtrack
2.york's soundtrack
3.them belly full..by bob marley

Tell us 3 things you like and 3 things you don’t like
likes:
1.drinking
2.pets
3.smiling alone

dont like:
1.plastic people
2.guitars
3. ang all useless things (for me)


What are you doing if you're not riding or off in your bike?

drinking or going to somewhere that is unplanned
                                                                                                                               
What are your hobbies besides bmx and do they influence your way of riding? (for example music you listen to, another sport you make or whatever)

-Nothing

Your Bike – Bike check:

Please write down your setup  ( or send the link from your setup at global flat ) and send one or more photos of your bike)

Frame: kgb new conexion
Handlebar:s&m
Fork: tanaka 2010
Headset:zion itegrated
Cranks: scrap bikes
Pedal: colony
Seat: generics
Sprocket: london 26t
Front rim: chrome sun rhynolite rim 36 holes
Coster hub: old taska
Rear rim: sun rhynolite 32holes
Front tire:tioga fsi 1.85
Rear tire: leo freestyle 1.75
Bar ends: generics
Grips: generics
Seatpost :generics
chain :ybn
seatclamp: generics

Video link?



any advice to all rider's out there: peace on earth

Last word:RIDE HARD

Lp'BMX `Ride Till' it Last'

i think "LP" means Las Pinas if i'm not mistaken this crew is crazy,funny,hardcore,awesome whatever haha! can you see them everywhere! this crew is truly supporting Philippine bmx scene props for this crew!

Bmx flatlander Paulo Gepulango Bike Check

Paulo Gepulango from Bacolod City Philippines send his street /flatland bike set up here's the bike check (note Paulo riding without back pegs)

(No back pegs)

Hi backgroundcheck, this is my current bike, Kotaro Arai inspired set-up.

Frame: St. Martin Class x2 19tt
Bars: Fit Skyhigh 8.25
Stem: Scrap Bikes
Bar ends: GTS
Grips: Enemy
Fork: Scrap Bikes Flatfork V2
Cranks: Odyssey Black Widow 145mm
Sprocket: Scrap V1 22T
BB: Unknown
Pedals: Odyssey Twisted PC
Chain: YBN
Seat: McNeil ESL Seat
Front rim: Weinman 36H
Rear rim: Weinman 36H
Spokes: No name
Tires: Odyssey Frequency g 1.75 front, Primo comet rear (1 1/2 Year already)
Front hub: Primo 36h
Rear hub: KHE Street Geisha 36h
Front Pegs: Precision Products Griptape
Rear Pegs: Broked
Seat clamp : NA
seat Post : Ares Pivotal
Headset: Aheadset

cheers!!!!

MIX IT!

MIX IT! from ERIC DC on Vimeo.

Thanks to Erick Dela Cruz for sending this video his from La union check this out their video enjoy!

black bike = mark
red bike with white walls = eric

Bmx Street Jon Paulo Melo Interview

 

Basics:

Name: Jon Paulo Melo
Age: 19
Sex: M
Location: Alangilan, Batangas City
sponsors: none
BMX Dicipline: Street

Riding:

When did you start riding?

I have the chance when i was 16 years old, year 2007.

How often do you ride?

Usually 4 or 5 times a week and I practice around 2 or 3hrs a day. I always stop riding 1week every month because of my major exams.

Do you ride contests?  If yes your biggest success?

Nope. Im underground, hehe, I think I must finish my course first. I will be more busy if im not able to attend my classes even it's saturday's and sunday's:(

Where do you ride? – Your Spot(s) 

I take 10-15min stroll from my house. Laurel Park(Capitolio) in Hilltop, Batangas City.

Can you tell us a bit about the riding scene in your town?

Riding scene here is getting better. Our population get's higher. We do participate in different events for more exposure.

Imagine you could make a world tour, which 5 places would you like to visit for riding and why?

Any of the woodward park's made  ^_^. That's the only place I know out of the country.

Is there a goal you would like to reach concerning your riding?

I know I cant be like the famous riders in other country, but that's my goal ahaha!

5 Favorite Local and international rider's?

my favorite local rider's
*Armand mariano
*Alben Santos
*Chong
*Anthonie Bitancor
*Migs Serbanda

my favorite international rider's

*Garett Reynolds
*Shane Weston
*Stevie Churchill

Which trick/combo do you work on at the moment?

*180barspin drop
*hop180barspin hopwhip out
*hop360barspin
*hopbarspinmanual

 

General stuff:

3 Favorites tricks or combo?

hop360
hopbarspin
hopwhip

What kind of music do you like? Tell us your 3 favourite song

Not Now-Blink182
Be My Escape-Reliant K
Snow-RHCP
 

Tell us 3 things you like and 3 things you don’t like

i like riding without t-shirts, i sweat so much.
i like buko juice

i dont like riding alone.
i dont like raining.

What are you doing if you're not riding or off in your bike?

Im studying in my mechanical engineering course, doing/copying assignments. I also watch different videos on youtube and play computer games.
                                                                                                                                What are your hobbies besides bmx and do they influence your way of riding? (for example music you listen to, another sport you make or whatever)

I play guitar(acoustic), watch TV and play computer games.

Your Bike – Bike check:

Please write down your setup:

Frame: 21" colony sect 3
Handlebar: 8.5" kink wolf
Fork:  fit shiv
Headset: FSA
Cranks: GTS
Pedal: animal
Seat: enemy pivotal
Sprocket: 25t DK
Front rim: alex dm24
Rear hub: khe hure
Rear rim: alex dm24
Front tire: fly ruben
Rear tire: mob
Bar ends: DK
Grips: Fly fino
Seatpost: no brand, taiwan made
chain: colored KMC
seatclamp: integrated

any advice to all rider's out there: 

watch youtube for tip's and slow mo's, nagbubuhat dn ako minsan at malaking bagay un sa laro sa katulad ko na street rider. Sa pagpraktis ko ng trick, sinusubukan ko iba't ibang kuha pra malaman ko kung san ako komportable. Dapat interesado ka tlga sa trick at tuloy tuloy ang praktis^_^

Last words: We work hard on the thing's that we enjoy!

Kitakits at Jam tau pag may pagkakataon mga sir! Thank you!

Closing of DC Skate Park Alabang ?

We heard some bad news of one and only public skate park here in Philippines are close on August 5, 2011 this is a  very sad news for everyone.

facebook wall post:

Armand Mariano

"malapit nnmn mag close ang skate park na nag iisa sa alabang till aug 5 nlng daw =( we must ride together mga bro riders.. kita kitas tom =)"

hit this link for conversation: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1624965970

South Bikes 2010

Bmx Flatlander Julian “coco” Dela Cruz Interview

Basics:
Name: Julian “coco” Dela Cruz
Age: 24
Sex: M
Location: San Juan, La Union
sponsors: none
BMX Dicipline: flatland

Riding:

When did you start riding?

Back in the year 2003 when I first saw Erwin doing a backyard and Chat doing a decade they are flatland riders from Baguio City, I’m amazed  and it looks very cool to me! I then started flatland riding seriously.

How often do you ride?

I ride 3-4 hrs a day but sometimes I take a break for days or weeks if I don’t feel riding.

Do you ride contests?  If yes: your biggest success?

Yes, big thanks to Flipbykes for organizing events like  Flatmaster and Project: Weapon BMX they are keeping the Philippine BMX scene alive.
My biggest success is when I got 1st place in Frenzy Xtreme event a couple of months ago and it’s featured in national TV!

Where do you ride? – Your Spot(s)

I usually ride at my home spot, sometimes I go to town/city and have a session with fellow street riders.

Can you tell us a bit about the riding scene in your town?
The scene here is not that big. Actually I’m the only flatland rider in our province, but I still ride with street riders in different town/city and they are friendly and it motivates me.

Imagine you could make a world tour, which 5 places would you like to visit for riding and why?
1. Japan - flatland paradise.
2. Singapore – citilink spot, the perfect surface for me.
3. Malaysia – I love the flatland scene in that country.
4. Australia – ??
5. France – ??


Is there a goal you would like to reach concerning your riding?
I already reached some of my goals like winning national contests, traveling and making new friends.

Which trick/combo do you work on at the moment?
Barflip tricks, backward spinning stuff and multiple peg boomerangs
(that trick pisses me off).

General stuff:

What kind of music do you like? Tell us your 3 favourite song
1. Greener with the scenery – The Used
2. Hard to fit – The Butchercons
3. AOD – 65 days of static


Tell us 3 things you like and 3 things you don’t like
Like
I like nice people, hot girls and our dog.
I don’t like pretentious people, cockroaches and rain.

What are your hobbies besides bmx and do they influence your way of riding? (for example music you listen to, another sport you make or whatever)
 If  I’m not riding my bike I maybe at  the beach surfing. I also like cooking and watching TV.

Your Bike – Bikecheck:
Please write down your setup:

Frame: St Martin Eiffel
Handlebar: Precision Barfly
Fork:  St Martin Champagne
Headset: Animal
Cranks: Profile
Pedal: Eighty eight
Seat: KHE Watanabe
Sprocket: Profile 20T
Front rim: Voxom single wall
Coster hub: khe geisha
Rear rim: Voxom single wall
Front tire: odyssey freq g 1.75”
Rear tire: primo comet 1.5”
Bar ends: custom
Grips: velo
Seatpost:  khe prismatic
chain: shimano
seatclamp: proper

Last words:
Believe in yourself! Thanks to everyone, mabuhay pinoy bmx scene!

Well said COCO thanks for the interview
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Jon Paulo Melo Video from Batangas City

You better watch this guy big potential street rider

Watch out for Julian "coco" Dela Cruz Interview coming soon!

For me he is the best Bmx flatlander I’ve ever know here in Philippines Can't wait for the interview him but for now enjoy his video.

Ground tactics video

Ground tactics video

Bmx Park Rider Alben "Nono" Santos Interview

Check this out! our very first interview of one of the best park rider here in Philippines enjoy!

Basics:
Name:Alben a. Santos
Nick name: Nono
Age:21
Sex:M
Location:Navotas
sponsors:SCRAPBIKES
BMX Discipline:For me the most important part of BMX discipline is respect ,love ,and Loyalty and specially enjoyment of what am doing. Riding my bike is (MY
LIFE,MY FASHION,and specially my ENJOYMENT IN LIFE)

Riding:
When did you start riding?
I start riding bmx when I was at 8 years old,

How often do you ride?

Us for now I ride my bike for around 3 to 4 times a week.
Do you ride contests? yes i am competing in some contest, and really like it a lot
I like the felling of pushing my self to the limits and meet some
Of my friend and team mates in some contest it help me a lot to
work hard and continue exploring new tricks to learn

your biggest success?
For me my biggest success is became a national team that stand out to fight different Asian countries and proud to be Filipino

Where do you ride? – Your Spot(s) please send one or more photos of your spot(s).
Most of the time I ride in armand mariano’s house. He has a mini park there And some time I go street riding. I don’t have the photo of it C4 and municipal hall here navotas.

Can you tell us a bit about the riding scene in your place/town?
More or less dropping and stair , long gaps and park also

Imagine you could make a world tour, which 5 places would you like to visit for riding and why?

(5 places that I wound like to go!)
1. Wood ward east
2. Wood ward west
3. Wood ward Beijing
4. UK park
5. Korean park

Is there a goal you would like to reach concerning your riding?

I want to become the best, here in the Philippines and other country but is very very hard.

And impossible to happen It’s like a dream for me but I will not stop riding because this is my life even my goals, concerning my riding will not happen I am happy because I meet many friend by doing this kind of sports .and also to have sponsors some day. I have many dreams concerns regarding my Bmx carrier so I will follow the flow of it .

Favorite Local and international rider's ?

Favorite local rider is ARMAND MARIANO

Favorite international rider’s is MARK WEBB, GARRET REYNOLD’ HARRY MAIN AND

MANY MORE. But I like most of it is street riding.

Which tricks/combo do you work on at the moment?
Please send one or more photos of you riding.

Flair
360 bar fakie
360 tobbogan fakie
360 tack no hand fakie
backflip combo
And many more.

General stuff:
what kind of music do you like? Tell us your 5 favorite song

Most favorite music that I like is punk rock, electro pop, rnb, death metal and many many more.
5.FAVORITE SONG

Basketcase by green day
American idiot by green day
Psycho social by slipknot
Fireflies by owl city
Untouched by the veronicas

Tell us 3 things you like and 3 things you don’t like

3 things that I like

Respectful
Friendly
Helpful

3 things that I don’t like

Not honest, plastic
Trouble maker
Not thinking of others felling


What are you doing if you're not riding or off in your bike?

I think focusing in studying, work, partying, focusing in a business and work hard to became rich.
      

What are your hobbies besides bmx and do they influence your way of riding? (for example music you listen to, another sport you make or whatever)

I do skate some time and watch movies, playing online games watch video regarding bmx stunt listening music, reading book in my nursing coarse review for my board examination. Watching anime etch.

Your Bike – Bike check:

Please write down your setup  ( or send the link from your setup at global flat ) and send one or more photos of your bike


Frame: UK frame
Handlebar: Scrapbikes wonder 9 new edition
Fork:  Scrapbikes fork the news one
Headset: Scrapbikes Headset
Cranks: Scrapbikes cranks
Pedal: Wellgo pedal the plastics one
Seat:  We the people seat
Sprocket: stolen 28 teeth
Front rim: Scrapbikes rim the red one
hub: Scrapbikes hub the newest one not the unwarranty hub
Rear rim: alienation rim I forgot the name of it.
Front tire: odyssey tire the red one 1.85
Rear tire: odyssey tire the red one 1.85
Bar ends: Scrapbikes bar ends
Grips: Scrapbikes grips
Seatpost: Scrapbikes seatpost
chain: I don’t know the name of it. It is a prototype but it is great and very light

And easy to remove no more chain cutter.
seat clamp: I don’t have a set clamp


Last word: DO buy!!! SCRAPBIKES PRODUCT it is cheaper and I can a sure you that the quality of the product is great!!


(FAILURE IS NOT A defeat unless you stop TRYING IT!!)

( GOD BLESS EVERY ONE (RESPECT,LOVE,ENJOY)



thanks for the interview Nono keep up the good work!
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Welcome to BackgroundCheck

Hi Bmx Rider's

Welcome to backgroundcheckbmx.blogspot

how is started
-naisip ko lng isang araw kung paano ako makakatulungan sa Bmx scene at kung paano ma recognized ang mga talented nating Bmx local rider's sa Bmx Scene natin at kung ano ginagawa nila sa Bmx life nila kaya naisip ko gumawa ng isang blog kung saan pwede ko sila kunan ng information tungkol sa kanila sa madaling salita interview.

what is  backgroundcheck
- ang backgroundcheck is more on background ng mga Local Rider's natin kaya naisip ko yan na lng ang ipangalan sa blog na gagawin ko. Ngayon ang sistema ng blog na ito ay para ma promote namin ang mga Local rider's natin individuals o Team para magkaroon sila ng moment na makilala sila ng mga kapwa rider's natin kung ano ba ang ginagawa nila sa labas at sa loob ng BMX LIFE maghahanap kami ng mga Potential Amateurs rider's,Expert,Master at mga PRO rider's natin para kuhaan sila ng information o background sa kanilang BMX life para i share sa inyo kung ano ang buhay ng mga idol's natin.

Vision
-ang vision namin  para mas lalo pa lumaki ang BMX scene natin sa Pilipinas.

Mission
- To Promote Philippines Bmx Scene
-To Promote Local Rider's

Campaign
-Please Support Philippines Bmx Scene

and if you have any event,jam,Video etc..
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