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Join Backbone BMX owner Tyson Jones-Peni on the Back Bone Zone, where we go deep into the world of BMX, featuring some of the world's most prolific and influential BMX riders.
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Wear BACKBONE BMX - Clothing for BMXers, every wear: https://backbonebmx.com Try Sodii Electrolytes with 15% off: https://sodii.com.au/tyson (use code BACKBONE) This is a topic I've spent a good deal of time thinking about and it's something I wanted to share with you. The downside of getting "good at BMX" and what happens when you stop wanting to learn. Hopefully this will provide encouragement to riders at all skill levels, ages and rider types. Follow us here: Back ...
Wear BACKBONE BMX - Clothing for BMXers, every wear: https://backbonebmx.com Try Sodii Electrolytes with 15% off: https://sodii.com.au/tyson (use code BACKBONE) Brad Kasch is a lifelong BMX rider who has spent the last 17 years building concrete skateparks. He owns Drover Projects and is responsible for many of the skateparks you know and love. If you are interested more in what Brad is doing, or have an enquiry for a skatepark in your town, contact him here: https://www.dro...
Damien "Dermo" Rowland is a lifetime BMXer and as "hardcore BMX" as it gets. He is so passionate about BMX in all forms. Growing up in a poor household in a rough area, he found BMX and from his journey, it led Dermo to years as a sponsored BMX rider for brands like Etnies and Standard. Now at 41 is as hyped as ever to continue pushing BMX. Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyso...
There's 3 issues that I see is wrong with BMX contests. You'll hear me discuss these 3 issues and propose a solution for them in this latest episode of the Back Bone Zone. Thanks for waiting on this episode; I have had some computer issues that's kept me from being able to upload, as well as a bunch of organizing for Roast The Coast: https://backbonebmx.com/roast-the-coast Go pick yourself up a new piece of Backbone BMX clothing! https://backbonebmx.com Podcast sponsor - Sod...
At one time, Alex Liiv was one of the most prominent street riders in Australia, traveling the world riding for Metal Bikes and then Bonedeth BMX, filming a plethora of insane street clips and video parts. Since that time, Alex has gone through a period of metamorphosis; changing his focus in BMX to one you may not expect. An epic conversation, Alex is a real thinker and it was great to talk to him quite deeply about a lot of subjects (although we only scratched the surface!). Pod...
Troy Charlesworth has been responsible for a lot of what you've seen in Australian BMX for the past two decades, producing some of the most epic BMX videos, from the Droppin' Clips in 2007, to Tear Da Club Up in 2022. He's also filmed a lot of epic video parts for Australian BMX pro riders Boyd Hilder and Alex Hiam, to name a few. We discuss his journey in BMX and being behind the lens for these iconic moments. Tear Da Club Up (Full video) Head to Youtube.com/warpartytv for ...
Trey Jones is the real deal. A pro BMX rider, Swampfest event creator and organiser, BMX collector and everything else in between, Trey is not scared to get his hands dirty in the name of building BMX in what he feels is the right way. This is exactly the chat I hoped we'd have. I hadn't spent much time talking to Trey before this, but I knew we'd get along and even though I respected him before, my respect reached new levels after this one. Trey is switched on and you can tell, he love...
Likely the biggest announcement we have ever done. I'm excited for the next step. Support us on the journey as we make our next move in BMX! Buy something Backbone & rep it: https://backbonebmx.com/collections/backbone-bmx Link to the podcast I spoke about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UL5eh-jNrg Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration: A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement for everyday use! Head to: https://sodii.com.au/tyson & use code BACKBONE at...
Ryan Fudger has cemented himself as one of the most important figures in BMX media, worldwide. Having spent almost two decades working for Ride BMX Magazine (including a role as associate editor), Ryan created Our BMX, an independent media outlet, which includes the successful Unclicked Podcast with Dennis Enarson. It was great to have Ryan on the Back Bone Zone, as he is a podcast host, you don't often to get to hear his thoughts in a deep way on various subjects, so it was great to discuss...
Emma Finnegan is a BMX rider from Liverpool, UK. Emma not only travels the world riding BMX and representing brands like Kink BMX and Demolition, but she is also a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach, training clients full time on how to better their lives through physical training. Because of her intimate knowledge of BMX and training, Emma trains BMX riders across the globe. She has recently launched her app through her coaching business, which you can reach her here: ht...
Clint Reynolds is one of the most influential BMX riders of our generation within the trail/bowl riding space and I was stoked to catch up with him, to talk about all things BMX, his move back to Austin, TX and a whole lot of cool BMX stories. Clint is a legend, I loved this conversation with him. Backbone Black Friday starts 8pm AEST 28/11, head to the website to score up to 50% off Backbone clothing, as well as other sale items: https://backbonebmx.com Backbone Jump Club Jerse...
Every episode of The Back Bone Zone is awesome, but this one left me in awe. Seeing Ross D. Lavender's commitment to making sure Australian BMX history is documented was nothing short of amazing. Ross showed me the Unscene BMX archive, which led us into discussing Australian BMX history and everything about it, and what Ross is doing to make sure it is looked after. Please visit Ross' website below, or the BMX exhibition he has in Logan, QLD - "Progression Playground".&nbs...
Buying your first home is a big commitment that is attached with a big $ figure, but imagine bypassing the home and heading straight to the backyard to see if the soil is worth building trails on. That's what Josh Cernotta did, and it has led to one of the most amazing trail spots, as well as the most notorious jams in Australian BMX history. Find out more about Josh's BMX history, as well as the iconic HVT spot, within this episode of the Back Bone Zone. We'd love to hea...
Logan Martin is arguably the most successful competitive freestyle BMX rider of this generation, if not of all time. Olympic gold medalist, multiple time world champion, too many X-Games medals to count, Logan has done it all and yet shows no hint of slowing down. Behind the gold medals and glory is a family man who is incredibly self-motivated to achieve the 'next level' in BMX... Even if he has to create that level himself. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this epi...
Back Bone Zone episode 56: What a fun episode! I take on the challenge of speaking with someone completely out of BMX, by speaking with an expert in their field - Kieran Walsh. Kieran is the owner of one of Australia's most prestigious Muay Thai gyms, Muay U, and their head coach. Through going to Kieran's gym, I have learnt a lot about the positive aspects of a very similar sport/culture/lifestyle to BMX. If you are into combat sports, you will like this. If you like learning about new th...
An absolute belter of an episode with Dr.Dave Camilleri, a researcher out of the University of Melbourne. A lifelong BMXer, Dr.Camilleri has spent the last few years studying the positive effects of BMX and its relationship to higher levels of creativity and mental health outcomes, releasing the "BMX For Life" Project with University of Melbourne: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/bmx-for-life His latest research paper is focused specifically on trail building! "Exploring Creativity in ...
It's been a break in between episodes and it feels good to be back at it. A lot of big events and changes to the world of Backbone, we moved across the country for one. It's all covered in here and it was great to jump back into another episode of the Backbone Zone. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this, or any episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on instagram: Back Bone BMX Tyson Support Back Bone BMX by visiting the shop: https://www.backbonebmx.com...
Vote for Remy's X Games Real MTB part here! https://www.xgames.com/events/real-series-2024/competitions/real-mountain-bike Remy Morton is one of the most influential bike riders on the planet. While he might be known for his accomplishments in MTB, Remy is also one heck of a BMX rider and we have been mates for years. Remy has such a refreshing and creative way of looking at bike riding and how his dedication to trail building is intertwined into it. We speak in dept...
I had to have Dave on again. Dave Paterson, We Make Things' (the parent company of Wethepeople, eclat, Radio Bikes and many other brands) BMX product manager. I needed to take a deep dive into BMX geometry, the 22 inch BMX, part creation and more. Dave is extremely knowledgeable in all things BMX products and to be able to talk with him about specific things and share in new ideas in a public domain like this podcast was awesome. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on...
Steve Crandall is one of the driving forces behind how BMX has looked for the past 30 years. Founder of FBM Bikes, one of the most influential BMX brands from the mid 90s through to 2020 and now moved onto Radshare, a non profit that helps share the stoke of BMX. If you're a BMX lifer, you know Crandall - and if you are new to BMX, look no further than to start your BMX education here. We speak about Steve's 25+ years within the BMX industry, his ability to maintain his core beliefs in BMX,...
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