FIFTY THREE year old Brett Downs reminds us age really is just a number with his new edit all filmed over the last year. Backflips, airing out of crazy transitions (those pools at Roslyn park are no joke), and a variety of aesthetically pleasing flatland moves. Super inspiring!
Surprise, surprise…The GOAT is still the GOAT. Garrett and Tony Ennis win X Games Real BMX 2020.
Zack Gerber, Bo Bowen, Ryan Howard and the homies mix it up around the greater Columbus area. Great mix of styles in here and Zack is still such a beast, […]
Colin Varanyak runs you through his latest Haro build courtesy of Source. Don’t forget to check out Colin’s game of bike vs Kevin Peraza if you missed it the first […]
“Hit the road with Nathan Williams as he embarks on one of his solo journeys, with his dog Jameson, his bike, some camping gear, and not a ton of pre-planning. […]
I don’t really know what to think, but I like it. Looking forward to seeing what this is all about on May 8th. BSD
Joe Foley, AKA “The Badger”, hypes and heckles the BSD boys while they tear up Source Park at the Battle of Hastings. Riding wise Sam Jones steals the show in […]
This was dope. Vans teamed up with Federal and sent Dan Lacey, Bruno Hoffmann, and Anthony Perrin to Tenerife for a week with Rich Forne in tow to document it […]
Brett Downs: Defies stereotypes and physics pushing the facets of BMX progression
Yes, Brett is a 53yr old rider, but that does not begin to skim the surface in regards to his dedication and influence within the BMX industry. Brett was a founding member of the “Plywood Hoods,” a rag-tag mess of kids who rode out of York, Pa (which subsequently became the epicenter for freestyle BMX innovation) as showcased in the Dorkin’ in York video series and self-published Aggro Rag fan zine. Brett still maintains a commanding presence within BMX by working as the East Coast rep for Sparkys Distribution (Subrosa, Shadow Conspiracy, and Bone Death) and continues to organize one of the larger and oldest running flatland jams (York Jam). The mantra of “ride everything” rings true to Brett as he can be found not only riding flatland in empty GIANT parking lots, but also street, park and trails throughout the Philly/York/Lancaster area. Brett has contributed to frame designs (Hoffman Big Daddy v1 and 2 in addition to the Haro Flatland Master reissue), multiple BMX publications and continues to volunteer with local BMX tracks, advocate for gender inclusion, and subsequently leads by example….. always looking out for the little guy. So… yes…. Brett is a “53-year-old Ripper”, however, he is so much more and the above lines here barely encompass all that he has done for our community. Love you Brett, and thank you for being a solid friend and positive influence <3. I see you.