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Morgan Wade Video

Mutiny Bikes has a cool video for download on their site. There is plenty of Morgan Wade footage for you to look forward to while you're downloading the 27.7 MB monster of a video clip.

Happy Thanksgiving!

These turkeys are chillin'

Just one little post today to say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families and friends from all of us here at etnies.

Sam The Ugliest Dog Everrrrr - RIP

Sam's Christmas card photo.

He may have been ugly, but Sam still tried to look his best for the ladies.

Sam, the tiny dog whose hairless body and crooked teeth earned him a reputation as the World’s Ugliest Dog, has died.

“I don’t think there’ll ever be another Sam,” Susie Lockheed said, adding: “Some people would think that’s a good thing.”

I for one am very saddened by the news of Sam's death. He will be deeply missed here in the etnies web nerd office, but not forgotten. You should check out Sam's web site and blog for more photos and info.

Morgan Wade EBYJ Video

Check out this video clip of Morgan at the etnies Backyard Jam. The guy is a nut!

Mutiny Bikes is sportin' a few new shots of Morgan during a sunset session...nice photos. What could be better than riding the T1 ramp and holding hands while watching the sunset?

Sandy And Joe's Art Show

For a run-down and photos from Sandy and Joe’s art show at Camp Fig over the weekend check out FBMBMX. They also have an RSS feed for their news section over there, that’s how I knew about this interesting news to share with y’all. Afarkingmazing isn’t it?

If you haven’t already, go learn out how to stay updated with all the etnies happenings, and then sign up to FBM’s RSS feed too.

The BMX Report

Mike Escamilla spent half of his week chillin’ and the other half slamming while trying to wrap up his section for RIDE BMX’s new video. He bruised his heel, both hips and hit his head good enough to have to make a trip to the hospital…no damage done…well, at least none more than usual! Mike ended the week riding Tony Hawk’s backyard cement park with good friend Gary Young. If you missed it or you just didn’t know, Mike was on TV last week in an NBC TV show called the “E Ring” in which he played a Columbian drug lord body guard….He got shot and killed.

Taj Mihelich rode trails a bunch last week and also worked on them some after a good downpour. He also went filming with Stew and got some good crashes. Taj also did a little road/field trip down to San Antonio with some Austin locals to hit trails down there. According to Taj, the trails were very reminiscent of East Coast trails…a good time was had by all. Taj especially enjoyed one run called the “Beer Run”. Lucero played in town last week, so Taj was sure not to miss that show. He has also been doodling in his sketch book as well as playing guitar and working new shoe designs for his new shoe with etnies. Roscoe has been learning some new dog tricks. Taj’s shoe, the Roscoe is in stores now!

Joe Rich claims he hasn’t been up to much lately, but he’s been working at T1 bunch on all kinds of cool shit. He’s also been working hard on putting together an art show at camp fig called “fifteen percent discocunt” with etnies teammate Sandy Carson…the “Sparks” will be flowing freely. Joe’s also been riding the ramp some and enjoying time at home.

Ruben Alcantara has been MIA in South Africa for the last couple of weeks doing some demos as well as riding in a contest down there. Who knows when he gets back? But as soon as he does we’ll forward the news. Rubens shoe the Terranea is in stores, go get some.

Jamie Bestwick just got back to the US from England with his wife and son, Samuel. While over there Jamie was mostly getting his well deserved R&R, hanging at his new house over in the UK and visiting friends and family while riding a little. He’s back to his usual shredding at camp and working on his house in State College.

Morgan Wade has been home after his hectic summer of traveling, and is enjoying time with friends and family. Morgan made a trip up to Allen, Texas where they have an awesome skatepark that allows bikes. He hung there for a few days with some friends including etnies’ Nina Buitrago.

Sergio Layos is out in Japan doing demos for Red Bull and should be home in Madrid in the next couple of weeks. He will then resume working on getting his mom’s new restaurant up and running, as well as some riding.

Josh Stricker has been chilling in Hastings, riding with the Seventies crew and having a blast. He’s playing around with the idea of going up to Glasgow, Scotland for a jam, but right now he booked tickets to go to Malaga for next Monday until Thursday. There is also a jam in Leeds, UK next week that he wanted to go to. So all-in-all Josh is a pretty busy dude but is on full England overload right now and is stoked to come back home soon. Check out Josh’s amazing Cover shot and interview in the new January 06 RIDE BMX.

John Heaton has been working his usual couple of days a week at 3RIDE. He has been riding some, but the weather has been kinda crappy so sessions are a little limited right now. But he has been playing hockey some, so that’s keeping John active along with his new gym membership…John’s going to get all “yoked up” for the coming season! More hockey, more beer and some more indoor sessions went down at Dave Osato’s Igloo ramp set up. John got screwed on money for his stolen car by his insurance company so he’s been really pissed about that and is still trying to get a new car…or at least one that runs and isn’t sitting in Osato’s garage.

Dave Freimuth had his 21st birthday again last week on November 9. Happy Birthday! He celebrated accordingly by going bowling and hopping bars until he couldn’t see anymore. Saturday Dave and wife Patie were supposed to go see a Packers game but failed to get tickets, so they sat home crying watching the game on TV. Dave also found out the building that Area 51 is in has been sold and could be closing down any time…maybe next week, maybe next year, we’ll have to wait and see…stay tuned. Dave is filming a part for a friend’s video called Midwest BMX which should be available this Spring.

Garrett Byrnes has been home in New Jersey for the last few weeks after returning from Backyard where he received a nice shiner from a collision with a photographer’s lens. He’s been working and getting some final surf sessions in before the crappy weather sets in. Last week he went to a friends wedding where he did a little break dancing. This Saturday Garrett rode street in perfect 70 degree weather, followed by going out with a few friends Saturday night. Sunday there was a serious dirt session with Jon Jennings and Monday he rode a bit at Sayreville.

Sandy Carson has been working on a spread for a new book coming out in Italy and Spain called Art vs. Prohibition. He’s also been working on getting the art show that he and etnies teammate Joe Rich are involved with called Fifteen Percent Discount, being put on at Camp Fig (www.campfig.com). As well as the usual DIG stuff, Sandy has been riding a bunch at 9th Street and T1, plus a trip down to San Antonio last week with some friends, including Taj. Sandy just got a new Apple G4 computer last week after his previous one, as Sandy puts it "took a shit”.

The etnies / Deftones Skateboard Contest!

All you Deftones fans know damn well the band can blow minds with their music. You might also know, like many of us, the boys grew up just hangin out on their skateboards and chasing their dream of becoming musicians one day. Well, from skateboards to selling out venues all over the world, the Deftones are proof that dreams come true. To celebrate the release of their new B-sides and Rarities CD, etnies has teamed up with the Deftones to give away some kick-ass prizes to the fans. Three winners will be selected from all those who have a bit of good luck and take a minute to fill out this form.

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We Like Nice Email's

Our extremely hard working and very busy etnies BMX team manager, John Povah, just forwarded me this email he got from Jon, a guy who is pumped on his Roscoe's. Thanks for the feedback Jon! Read on....

"Thanks for making such kick ass shoes!" - Jon

I just wanted to to give you guys a little feedback on roscoes. So far I've had them for a little over six months and they are still mint. Usually the soles of my shoes get eaten up from my pedals, but these things still look like they did when I pulled them out of the box. I've worn nothing but etnies since 7th grade so 13 years now, and I have to say these are the best ones to date. The system g2 is also incredible. I haven't bruised a heal since I've been wearing shoes with it. Thanks for making such kick ass shoes!

- Jon

etnies Backyard Jam Photos

There are some more pix from the etnies Backyard Jam for y'all in the photo gallery.

A video clip worthy of playing over and over a dozen times is still over at WoozyBMX. It's Morgan Wade bailing out on a crazy ass transfer at the eBYJ.

<< Garrett Byrnes!

BMX Fall Classic

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Why BMXers Shouldn't Wakeboard...

Morgan Wade was down in Florida last weekend and decided to try out a little wakeboarding before the Baco Jam. Well apparently Morgan's skills on a wakeboard are not even remotely close to his skills on a bike. He caught an edge and flipped hard into the water which resulted in the board cracking him upside the head, which was immediately followed by the bloody mess pictured below and 12 staples. Ouch.

Action Sports Environmental Coalition: Giveback

This Saturday, November 5, from 12-6 p.m., ASEC (The Action Sports Environmental Coalition) has teamed up with etnies, Element, Stonyfield Farms, Silk, Clif Bar, and others to give back another Good Wood for the Hood Festival. These organizations and companies have gathered to donate ramps from this year’s X Games to the Lennox Community Youth Center.

The Elemental Awareness guys will be giving out product to the amateur with the best trick, DJ Episode will be spinning along with DJ Icy Ice of the Beat Junkies. Show up to skate the ramps and you might even bring home some free stuff from your favorite companies!

The Lennox Youth Activity Center is located at: 11911 Vermont Avenue in Los Angeles, CA

BMX Report: EBYJ etc...

This is a long one....

Check Rooftop's record backflip sequence on the etniesbmx homepage. If you don't see it at first keep hitting "Refresh".

Mike Escamilla has been hard at work filming for RIDE BMX’s new video “Livin’ In Exile”. He should be done with that pretty soon because he’s been filming so damn much lately. And when one is riding so much, it is expected that one will get a few bumps and bruises along the way, Mike is no exception. Mike hurt his ankle a little and has been nursing that while still riding and getting the job done. Mike also did a small “bit part” in a TV show featuring Dennis Hopper, where he played a Columbian terrorist body guard and looked every bit the part with a machine gun and the unshaven facial shag going on.

Mike headed over to England for the etnies Backyard Jam but didn’t ride due some small injuries and not feeling the course. Kids were stoked to see him regardless, and he signed some autographs and entertained in the usual “Rooftop” way. Mike put together a new bike after returning home from the Backyard Jam.

Taj Mihelich headed out to Cincinnati for the Red Bull Backyard Build-Off after returning home from Interbike. Taj placed around tenth at the build off (he couldn’t remember exactly). Following Cincinnati, Taj headed up to work on fixing up his moped before shooting over to jolly old England for the etnies Backyard Jam in Brighton. Taj rode practice but was feeling the affects of jetlag and didn’t compete; he did go visit his relatives though in Bristol. Taj is home right now and working on a little filming with Stew Johnson. He is also hard at work researching the internet for anything that will help is moped go above 25 miles an hour. Taj, a little tip…lube those piston return springs, top off the blinker fluid, and make sure to rotate the air in the tires. It should give you about 500 more HP.

The Roscoe is in stores now, I know you want some.

Jamie destroys LG

Jamie Bestwick has had a stellar year, top to bottom. Let’s recap: He had wins at Gravity Games, X Games and the athlete of the X Games (which won him a new car), won 4 out of 5 Dew Tour stops and the year end Dew Cup (winning a new truck), and finally won the LG Championships in Manchester UK last weekend. In addition he’s also enjoyed and embraced fatherhood after his son Samuel was born 4 months ago. An amazing year! Congrats Jamie!

Jamie hung out at Backyard Jam prior to the Manchester LG event last weekend. Now he is currently enjoying time at home with his wife and family in England while getting some well deserved R&R before he returns to State College PA.

Ruben Alcantara headed up to Vancouver following Interbike and from all accounts tore that place a new one! Ruben came down to Cali to film a move he’s been salivating over for a while. We can’t tell you what it is, but when you get to see it you’ll be blown away! Unfortunately, Ruben came up a little short on the move and 50/50’d his foot on a curb and bruised the living crap out of the sole of his foot, so going to Backyard was pretty much already a write-off before he even got there. Ruben hung out for the weekend, signed some shit, hung with the kids, got pissed cuz he couldn’t ride, and ate lots of chips before heading home to Malaga. There he got to hang with family and some friends who were visiting. Ruben is currently on his way to South Africa to do a contest.

Ruben's shoe the Terranea is in stores now! Stock up on 10 pairs!

Morgan Wade has been on a non-stop wurl-wind, cross-country, bike-riding-frenzy the last few months! Recently Morgan was at Interbike in Vegas where he rode the vans contest in both dirt and park. He spent most of the time on the floor in the park contest and, to be honest, it’s a miracle he is still standing. He also won NORA CUP Ramp Rider of the Year and NORA CUP Video Part of the Year. He headed home for a few days to spend time with his family in Tyler, Texas.

Morgan was in Cincinnati where he judged and competed in the Red Bull Backyard Build-Off at the Failure compound. He won the riding portion of the comp and had a real fun time. From Cincinnati Morgan flew home for 1 day before heading to Orlando where he competed in the Dew Tour and placed a respectable fourth place in Park. Morgan made his way over the pond to England for his first etnies Backyard Jam and besides being freaked out by driving on the other side of the road and the crappy food, Morgan had a blast! And what’s more, he placed second at the Jam and shared first place in the high air contest with Sebastian Keep, at 14 ft. Morgan headed straight back to Florida again to hang out at the Baco Jam put on by etnies teammate Dave Freimuth and Dave’s good friend, Chad Degroot. Morgan didn’t compete because he felt it would be a good idea to go wakeboarding beforehand. Wakeboarding wasn’t the problem really, the problem was that he isn’t very good at wakeboarding! He caught an edge and flipped hard into the water resulting in the board cracking him in the head and giving him a gash worthy of 12 staples….Stick to bike riding, Morgan.

Sergio Layos was in Vancouver for a week or so after Vegas riding with etnies teammate John Heaton and good friend Dave Osato. From there Sergio went home to Spain to spend time with his family, hangout, and also do some filming project for Red Bull that is going to end up being a TV show. Sergio headed over to England for the etnies Backyard Jam where he placed a well deserved eight place. Sergio is currently home in Spain but heads out again in a day or two.

Joe's ride with a new T1 Barcode.

Joe Rich returned home from the whole Interbike love fest that is Vegas, as well as his short yet very enjoyable Colorado road trip with Ruben, Garrett, Sandy and Stew Johnson. Joe entered the etnies Backyard Jam (which is a rarity for Joe as he isn’t too into contests) and qualified but didn’t ride the finals after the slight beating he took in qualifying. Joe did enter High Air though, even if it was on Taj’s bike. Luckily Taj’s bike survived the encounter to ride another day. Joe got back to Austin last Monday and gave his bike some TLC and has also been working overtime on a bunch of new T1 projects. Joe is currently enjoying Halloween (which just so happens to be his favorite holiday), and he got dressed up for the occasion, not sure what as, but it made sense to him. There was a Halloween jam at the trails complete with a 20’ skull to jump through. The new Austin cement park is 99% done so there are going to be some heavy sessions going down there. Joe also rode a pool this last weekend in some ghetto apartments that were still up and running, complete with kids throwing rocks at him while he was riding!

Josh Stricker finished up his RIDE BMX interview not too long ago, so keep an eye out for that. He also has a feature coming up in the newest DIG. More recently he has been over in England hanging with the Seventies crew and shredding Hastings. He did ride the etnies Backyard Jam last weekend but bike malfunctions worked against him and kept him from doing as well as he should have. Happy Hour clothing was in full affect and very well accepted by the drunken English community. Josh learned 360 footplants this week, something he’s been trying for at least four years now so he’s pretty stoked! Monday Josh and Ian Morris are heading over to Malaga Spain for a few days to hang out, but for the most part will be in England until early December, so wait for more stories of debauchery in upcoming news.

John Heaton has a full time job now at 3Ride in Vancouver, BC, so he’s working hard at that with good friend and former etnies rider Jason Enns. He did some riding with Sergio Layos and Ruben Alcantara while they were in town. John has been playing hockey some, but he’s a little bummed because Vancouver only has indoor hockey rinks and he prefers the outdoor type. John went to England for the etnies Backyard Jam and rode awesome! He rode well enough that a lot of people thought he should have qualified but for some reason he didn’t, which kinda sucked…whatever, comps ain’t everything. John headed to the Baco Jam in Orlando this weekend and enjoyed plenty of Halloween festivities.

Dave Freimuth has been completely consumed with his baby. He has been working on putting together the Baco Jam down in Orlando Florida in between feedings and diaper changes, but he did manage to break away this past weekend to Florida to help organize and compete in the Halloween Baco-A-Go-Go Jam at Mesh skatepark.

Garrett Byrnes has been working his nuts off in New Jersey but he has still been able to get some good trail sessions, some hits on the local cement parks, and some “killa surfing bra” before heading off to the etnies Backyard Jam. Garrett competed and didn’t fair to well, which was pretty much the case for the photographer he hit when he tried a ramp to ramp transfer. I’m not sure which one came out better off, but Garret had a nice fat black eye to show for the encounter. Garrett is back home in Jersey working like a slave

Sandy Carson did the whole Interbike/Vegas thing and then the Colorado trip thing, and from there Sandy flew over to England for the etnies Backyard Jam thing which, according to Sandy, “was F-ING NUTS!” You should be seeing some serious coverage in an upcoming DIG here pretty soon. From the Jam Sandy hung out in London for a couple of days before making the trek up to Edinburgh to see family and then onto Glasgow where DIG is based out of and worked on the mag some. Sandy attended a Halloween Jam at Unit 23 Skatepark in Dumbarton which had an amazing turnout and there was a costume party following the Jam for the BMX in Scotland awards, which also preceded an all night disco. After some serious flight f-ups Sandy is back in Austin, tired as F and back to work.