New Cheetah FAT seat with kevlar sides and tail out NOW. TJ Degroat truck to bar on the CHEETAH. #tjknowsdeco #decobmx

Chad DeGroot hitchhiker to strike at the late night bowl. #chadknowsdeco #decobmx #profileracing

Ever dream of riding your bike in a Bowling Alley? Me neither, but how could one possibly pass up an opportunity to ride ON BOWLING LANES. They definitely weren’t the easiest things to ride in the world, but it was awesome regardless. Thanks to my good friend James Harvey we got a chance to shred the lanes for one night and one night only. It was sweet to meet a legend like Chad Degroot and we all had a blast riding. There was a lot more great riding that went down, especially on the rail, but not everything was filmed. It was more of a photoshoot rather than a filming session, so be sure to follow all of us on instagram when the pictures are posted.
@adam_LZ @ChadDegroot @James_Farty @mrbikesnboards

I worked really hard editing/color correcting every clip so please hit the “like” button if you enjoyed the video.
Filming by Keaton Aspuru
Song – Smoke & Mirrors by RJD2
Thanks River Lanes for letting us do our thing!

Voodoo Jam this year had the biggest pro turnout of any US contest in recent history. The riding and energy level were out of this world, and I tried to capture some of that. Stay tuned for part 2/3 of the Voodoo Jam 2013 official edits, which will be AM highlights. Music by Karl Kunz, Purity Ring, and Culprate.

Voodoo Jam 2013 Pro Highlights from Global Flat on Vimeo.

Tsutomu Kitayama | Voodoo Prejam 2013

Tsutomu Kitayama | Voodoo Prejam 2013 from robpossible on Vimeo.

New order is here with LIFTED bars, 22mm mid BB kit, purple HS, pc pedals with metal pins, softer grips, and 3 new seats…check it.

BMX BOWLING

HERE ARE SOME LINKS TO CHECK OUT. Deco team riders are getting it done son.

http://thecomeup.com/videos/tcu-exclusive-madera-west-coast-trip-gallery/

https://www.facebook.com/terryadamsflatland?fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chad-DeGroot/220144201332105?ref=hl

Calling The Shots With Mark Mulville & Matt Coplon: Crooked World BMX

On vacation in Tampa stopped by @profile_racing to show off my #sunpocket face and my @powerbar body no shoes sorry @etniesbmx #decobmx #florideco #chadknowsdeco

Mat kept his teeth in long enough to chill with the Spurs chicks at Game 4 of NBA finals doing the halftime show. Would you? #matknowsdeco

TA knows NBA game 4 halftime show.

Tremaine Stewart checked in with this pic, so simple but meaningful. Keep it simple. #coloradeco #tremaineknowsdeco

Tom Villarreal – Nose Bonk 180 The Spine

And your moments of ZEN

With Deco kicking so much ass in 2013 we are proud to show off every little bit that is going down with Deco and the Team. This post isn’t for the dropout or hater. Actually if your reading this your interested in what is up for this week or your a spy. Either way welcome to this weeks post, packed to the gills as usual. Comment below, talk tough, talk sh*t, or just hit me up direct chad@decobmx.com to answer all your questions or just to submit a pic or idea. Getting started Tsutomu absolutely killed Voodoo Jam taking the win on the Succubus Lite sample frame which will be released in about a month. Check out all the coverage including highlights video which will give you chills. MSN tracked down Tom V and did a behind the scenes on the 360 while being chased by security. Incredible and he landed as perfect as it gets. Have to click on that link to see the vid.  GENIUS bars are in stock both colors RIGHT NOW. But let me tell you this, they are USA made so to keep them affordable we have to sell direct from our SHOP tab at the top. If we went through dealers or even distros they would be very expensive. I am trying to work on this price to make them available to shops, but for now hit our SHOP out. Wade hitting you with his Florida trip edit. TA getting deep in a podcast with MTV 16 and pregs star. Profile released their new ad featuring Matt Coplon blasting a tuck out of a wall. Chad riding a pool. Wade Lajlar and crew put out a full length edit from Milwaukee to Florida and back. Really good, so take a look. Scroll past the Moments of Zen to see the full breakdown of the Voodoo Jam. -Chad D

Congrats to Tsutomu for winning 2013 Voodoo Jam in New Orleans. Riding the Succubus Lite frame and FuBars. Check out more on his TEAM PAGE. AND check out the RED BULL/FAT TONY link to see some legit pics from the event. Also on ALLI sports there is a video and more write up that is pretty dope.

VooDoo Jam 2013 | Highlights from robpossible on Vimeo.

MSN approached Tom Villarreal and Justin Butts films to get a behind the scenes on his wild ass 360 while getting chased by security. They don’t have an embed code but you can click HERE to check it out. Its pretty amazing getting it done this smooth under that much pressure.

GENIUS bars are available in both Black or Raw USA made and only available HERE. To check out more info and pics click HERE.

Check out the Flatland Fracas event less than 7 weeks away…more info check the flyer or go HERE on their Facebook page to see the sponsors and info…

This winter I flew down to Milwaukee to meet up with Micah Kranz to do some shows and get back to 100% after my back injury last August. Out of the grace of his heart and green on his mind Micah sent Robby Routley, Nik Muryn, and Myself down to Florida with a trailer full of ramps, bikes, mini dirt bikes, and a bag full of camera gear. We spent about a month tripping around Florida, meeting some of the best people and riding some of the best spots and not to mention the amazing weather. Thank you to all the people who made this trip possible and all the great people along the way!! Hope you enjoy the video .. -Wade Lajlar

Wade Lajlar’s winter in Florida from wade lajlar on Vimeo.

From Milwaukee to Florida and Back with a VX2000 (Full length edit) from wade lajlar on Vimeo.

Saw this on Tsutomu Facebook and had to show it off…so good. And if you see this trick in person you would know how wild it is, he makes it look so stylie. Check the Main Banner, this will be up for awhile.

Chad DeGroot getting a pool session before the rain. Nose pick the deep end. Boned right into it.  Pic By: Coplon

Coplon weekender getting the new Profile Racing ad, congrats.

Riding BMX in LA with Jackson Ratima & Tom Villarreal

TA just sent this over to me, his real interview gets started at the 8 minute mark. If you have some time listen to all of this. This is why I am a fan of Terry and support what he does. He is really into it and wants flatland and bmx to be cool and get out there. It does take work, which he does, and this interview with MTV star Maci Bookout shows you a few things you probably didn’t know about TA. Enjoy.

I recently did a podcast interview for MTV star Maci Bookout’s “Kewlest Chic” podcast.-Terry Adams

Filmed over the last couple months (March through May), getting as much outdoor living in as possible before Hurricane Season starts. As I post this, its rained for two days with five more projected ahead. Indoors, here we go.
Clips by Matt Arnold, David Gibson, Travis Reavis, Niles Harper, Scott Ehlert, Dirk Griewahn, Chad Degroot, Matt Coplon, and Mark Mulville.
Enjoy.

TBR: Monsoon Season. from TBR BMX on Vimeo.

Red Bull’s #rideandseek was in town and Chad D had the pleasure of meeting up with the crew at the Maitland trannies, most famous spot, and chill for part of the day. They have it right, locked up a bike and tweeted the code and you have to find it and get a free bike care of Verde. Garrett also gave away a full parts package care of Fiend. Giving to our scene here in Orlando, now we just need an indoor skatepark cause it rains here every day. Support BMX in your own way…

Go subscribe to the Red Bull youtube page and see episodes coming out in September. -Chad D

Your Moments of Zen

And more on Voodoo Jam press release from Fat Tony BMX and Voodoo Jam

2013 Flatland Voodoo Jam Results and Recap

Japanese riders take New Orleans by storm and walk away with the top three spots.

The seventh installment of the premiere flatland event in the U.S. went down this past Saturday in New Orleans. The Flatland Voodoo jam is organized by Louisiana natives Scott O’Brien and Terry Adams, and with 34 pro riders representing 11 countries; this year’s competition was no doubt the best yet.

The weekend-long celebration of friendships and BMX kicked off on Friday afternoon with the official pre-jam at a local community park where Jeremy Jones won the veteran class competition. The surrounding residents were in shock as hundreds of riders infiltrated their unsuspecting neighborhood and overtook the park for an amazing afternoon of riding and catching up with old and new friends from around the world.

Saturday’s events started off early in the morning with nearly 40 amateur riders competing for top honors. After each of the 10 finalists completed their two minute run Patrick Ras out of Czech Republic walked away victorious with the U.S.’ Steve Jordan and Todd Carter coming in second and third, respectively.

Once the pro contest began, it was an all out brawl to see who would make it into the 14-man elimination style final battles. Everyone in the pro class knew they had to throw down near-flawless runs filled with their most difficult tricks if they had any chance of cracking into the top few spots. The energy of the roaring crowd inside the packed nightclub fueled the riders as the battles ensued. One by one riders were taken out of the equation until only two riders remained. The final battle to see who would be crowned the Voodoo Jam champion pitted Tsutomu Kitayama against his fellow countryman Hiroya Morisaki in an epic fight to the finish. The fans were on their toes as the two went back and forth, pulling their most difficult links. As the final seconds on the clock counted down, pro riders were jumping around on the contest floor cheering them on as they landed their last combos. When the winner was announced, it was Tsutomu who climbed on top of the podium as Hiroya stood beside him in the second place spot and their fellow Japanese comrade Yohei Uchino took to the remaining pedestal.

The 2013 Flatland Voodoo Jam is proudly sponsored by: Red Bull, Dan’s Comp, Freegun Underwear, Headrush, Odyssey, Deco, The Byke Project, Flatland Fuel, Diversion TV, Monolithic, #Pralex, Aspire To Inspire Clothing, and Neue Creative.

voodoojam.com

Breakdown of Final Battles

Round 1

Battle 1: Alex Jumelin won vs. Takuya Higa

Battle 2: Dominik Nekolny won vs. Terry Adams

Battle 3: Tsutomu Kitayama won vs. Jean-William Prevost

Battle 4: Hiroya Morisaki won vs. Viki Gomez

Battle 5: Matt Wilhelm won vs. William Perez

Battle 6: Yohei Uchino won vs. Jean-Francois Boulianne

Round 2

Battle 7: Alex Jumelin won vs. Matthias Dandois

Battle 8: Tsutomu Kitayama won vs. Dominik Nekolny

Battle 9: Hiroya Morisaki won vs. Moto Sasaki

Battle 10: Yohei Uchino won vs. Matt Wilhelm

Round 3

Battle 11: Tsutomu Kitayama won vs. Alex Jumelin

Battle 12: Hiroya Morisaki won vs. Yohei Uchino

Round 4

Battle 13: Yohei Uchino won vs. Alex Jumelin (for 3^rd place)

Battle 14: Tsutomu Kitayama won vs. Hiroya Morisaki (for the championship)

Pro Final Results:

1. Tsutomu Kitayama (JAP)

2. Hiroya Morisaki (JAP)

3. Yohei “Ucchie” Uchino (JAP)

4. Alex Jumelin (FRA)

5. Matthias Dandois  (FRA)

6. Moto Sasaki (JAP)

7. Matt Wilhelm (USA)

8. Dominik Nekolny (CZE)

9. Viki Gomez (SPN)

10. Takuya Higa (JAP)

11. Jean-Francois Boulianne (CAN)

12. Terry Adams (USA)

13. Jean-William Prevost (CAN)

14. William Perez (PER)

You don’t know how good the weather is all year long until it starts raining every day and messes up your schedule. With that said I have been getting a lot of flat sessions in lately and it helps when your bike feels incredible. Thanks to the whole team for making these products the best out. Also thanks to all the supporters, shops, dealers, Distros, riders, companies, photographers, magazines, and everyone in between who is making Deco that legit son of a bitch it is. Dang. So to start lets do this inverted shit with  Mat at Kona getting twisted on one sketchy quarter pipe. Not only does TA have one hell of an Aggro face but Tsutomu is locking his down to. You have one? Send us a pic. Voodoo is here, one of the best jams there is thanks to Terry Adams and crew. Expect tons of highlights from this and a live webcast HERE, so tune in Saturday at 6:30pm if you can’t make it. Get your Aggro face on. Chad D flat clip and recap pic of COB crowd. Couple web edits of Tom and a few pics of a tree ride and old school van ride. Happy Bday Matt Coplon. Get involved in getting bikes everywhere. Bike rights but we all need to make some moves and take a stand. Feel free to click on all pics below to blow up to justice. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. -Chad D

Mat Olson had the please of riding the oldest skatepark in our nation KONA and he whipped its ass with this invert beyond the extension you need, holy shit balls. Pic by: Covington #matknowsdeco

Tsutomu getting all twisted up, front wheel link with style. #tsutomuknowsdeco Be sure to attend Voodoo Jam in New Orleans on June 1st to see Tsutomu and Terry adams shredding it up and making flatland the good shit. They both have an AGGRO FACE.

Find out what this means @ #voodoojam #voodoodeco #taknowsdeco #decobmx @terryadamsbmx #tsutomuknowsdeco #decojapan

This is one of the most fun tricks to do, no foot sitting on the bars hauling ass double hand grab that padded FAT deco seat. That kushion helps, trust me. Pic by: Covington #chadknowsdeco AND one of the best pics ever…Chad D at COB crowd going ape shit.

Tom Villarreal  getting loose. More to come. #tomknowsdeco #lifeislifted

Riding off ROOFS with Tom V

Check out the Full Factory ramps, Tom V gets a few of the last clips…check it

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THIS DUDE MATT COPLON, XXX rail hop. Leave a comment for this dude…

Chad DeGroot nose drop into this steep wedge, drop in tricks, where did they go…lets bring them back. Acid drops… #chadknowsdeco #decobmx #shakeyourdeco Packers style, sunglass style, #decoshocka #profileracing

Kerry Gatt designed GENIUS bars are now in stock…check them out HERE and buy them only at one spot HERE USA MADE.

Ohhh the famous Tampa shovel, this spot is a gem. Coplon doing the weekend thing at an old faithful spot that will never get old. #mattknowdeco AND a fakie wall at another clean spot.

BMX is a sport that many not seem as popular as skateboarding. There are tons of skate parks around but you might have not heard of a bike park. Most people don’t know that many skate parks do not allow BMX riders to ride their bikes there. For Chad DeGroot of Longwood Florida his mission is to petition cities to let BMX riders in. DeGroot is also a owner of a bike shop called Mr. Bikes n Boards and a professional BMX flatland rider who has competed in competitions all over the world.
DeGroot started riding bikes in high school as a form of transportation until he learned he could do cool tricks on his bike. When he moved to Florida thirteen years ago he helped open local skate parks as well as help open the new Candyland skate park in Longwood. Along with his store he is also the owner and rider of a BMX company called Deco. While being a busy man DeGroot tries to attend various city meetings to petition to let bikes in. Recently he had a father go on behalf of him to petition the city of Oviedo to let BMX riders into their skate park. With DeGroots thoughts going to the council he finally got through to them.
He believes that BMX and skateboarding helps with learning about life and blowing off steam and it is a great thing for teens. He also thinks that skate parks are the new playgrounds of parks. In BMX Union DeGroots quotes “We’re here for the long haul” about the future of BMX.

BMX Rider Chad DeGroots Discusses Need for BMX Riders To Be Allowed In Skate Parks from Ariel Ibarra on Vimeo.

Hiroshi showing off his Succubus lite, out soon, with Gold stickers to make it look dope. This frame will be out in July.

Mat Olson sent over this grab of a wall ride down a stair set from a recent trip. New edit is coming soon. Believe that.

Johnny Filth has the right idea…get involved. Follow him on his instagram.

Tom is pretty much always on top of something, check it here from TheComeUp instagram, follow Tom and TCU to know what is up there. Nose bonk to firecracker. #tomknowsdeco #lifeislifted

And your moment of ZEN

Just put this edit together of clips/riders visiting the Bane Ramp Compound over the past couple months.

Its always a good time in Tampa.

Shot over the course of a couple months, this edit features locals, visitors, and the quick progression of a backyard ramp build in Tampa. Thanks to the Banes for their time, effort, and support here in TB.
Riding by Chad DeGroot, Mark Mulville, Jared Eberwein, Scott Bane, Niles Harper, Sean Albright, David Gibson, and Matt Coplon.
Enjoy Tampa. -TBR crew

TBR: The Bane Ramp Compound. from TBR BMX on Vimeo.

These days its tough to know who rides for who. Might have a shoe sponsor and your shoes are all beat up. Might ride for a strip club, well I am sure we would remember that one. But this is for you guys to know the Deco Team has some serious support from all around and you should know who is supporting this crew. Pretty crazy list going on here, its bmx, lets ride this lightning.

Check out BMX PLUS Magazine test and review of FuForks, pretty amazing write up.

Coplon hitting one of the best spots in Tampa, ditch session DIY hitch rail dubs tires. #mattknowsdeco

AND a slick rail hop. You know Matt is on this every weekend. BMX bubs, all the time.

TJ Degroat stopped by MR. B’s for the Kink premier #squashit and the wave bench was the pre-game.  Add some flatlander to the mix and you got some stunts worth watching twice. #tjknowsdeco over 35,000 views so far…go viral.

CO-UT from The Hateful Dead on Vimeo.

TA or Terry Adams just got his invite to Dew tour or Dewd tour in Ocean City, Maryland for the flatland portion of the event. Only 6 people were invited so its pretty elite. Get up and dance and get there to see some bmx at its best. #taknowsdeco #dewdeco and be on the lookout for the TA frame out late summer. Check out his new clip just below the pic and notice that crisp frame.

Allride checked in with some new pics of Germany’s Mario Kaluski, check em out below and hit up his TEAM PAGE HERE.

Sorry about this, I had to yank the pics down due to the source who sent them to me did not authorize the use of the pics. They were amazing and we don’t get much footage or pics of Mario. So hopefully we can keep you updated soon. Sorry and thanks.

Made two of these, one goes to Mat Olson, but the other is for sale…did it again…real leather, branded top, sewn in logo patch on the rear. Now you know.

Mat Olson VINE 6 seconds random then a smooth 3 gap.

Gold frame stickers 11″ x 2″ available now HERE.

Genius Bars in Black will be here next week and the raw clear will be following shortly after. To see more specs and why we made these CHECK THIS OUT.

And your moments of ZEN

Since this is Mothers Day weekend I will start off with all you mothers out there…have a good one. All you non mothers have a good one to, why not? Baseballs not bmx, or I mean it the other way around. Try that out. I love surprises and this first pic was one of them, can’t get enough of Japan memories. If you think something or some situation is creepy, get out of there. TA throws down his first session and treats us to a dialed link pulled in smooth fashion as Terry does. Kerry had an idea to do the 4 piece bars, we both agreed to make them USA made, some genius shit right there…check out the video ad for these playas coming real soon. Only available on our web store for now.  Also new is the Deco Racing tee in Red only, will be done next week and available at MR. B’s, Dans comp, Pusher, and our online store for now. If your a shop get at me to get this limited run. Mat Olson hit us with an abubaca that went viral on our Facebook so we had to post it up here for you to see. Be like Mike, I know this edit is a few months old but its rad so skim down and check it out. Tom Villarreal making moves in LA with photographer getting it done, check the pics but you will have to click the link. TA hit us with one of the smoothest links and ride outs stomping the pedals like you should. What do you do when the skatepark is closed? Hit the streets with Mulville for a lil O-town session. Lastly our huge order will be here June 7th with the Tom Villarreal Lifted 2 piece  bars, 15mm offset fuforks with or without 990 tabs and cable guides, Kraton 20 softer grips, red cables, 22mm mid bottom brackets, polished seatposts, cheetah seats, and best of  all the denim seats. DANG SON. Ya Mothers, there it is, have a good weekend and hit me with any questions and no more baseball tryouts…its bmx. -Chad D

Chad throwing the bars from an old school miami hopper…miami bars before COB in Japan late 2012 by instagram @rutgerpauw

Chad also had this to say relating to riding flatland

Was riding flat today and this creepy dude drove up and asked what I was doing. My reply, WHY? He said he needs some yard work done. I said REALLY? This dude was real creepy and I was going to throw my bike at him but I looked at him and said I HAVE TWO BUSINESSES then he just drove away.

One of the more weird interactions while riding flat. This is one, I have hundreds of weird ones, but this one is at the top of the list.

TA’s first session with the sample frame, throwing it down.

Check out the Kerry Gatt Genius bars ad and see more specs HERE

Kerry Gatt Genius bars DECO BMX from DecoBMX on Vimeo.

NEW Deco racing tee coming real soon, red only sizes small-2xl on American Apparel.

Can’t find what  your looking for? Your local shop doesn’t carry Deco? Try HERE.

Mat Olson loose abubaca on the sign as seen on decobmx facebook

I know this is 4 months old but its still rad…check the Mike

Mike Meister: Colorado come Winter. from Profile Racing on Vimeo.

Tom hooked up with photographer Wesley McGrath sent through a few pics of Tom hanging and shredding last week. Take a look HERE to see some amazing pics on home turf.

Terry making this look so smooth, slider to pegs to whip clean as it gets…and that TA frame isn’t so bad…coming soon.

When the skatepark is closed, and there is no indoor park what do you do? Get Mulville to sesh Otown…all pics by Mulville with Chad hitting to the streets…

Wade Lajlar has been building a skatepark in Red Deer Alberta. While getting some free time to session a local park Brent Remley snapped a few pics of nightly sessions with Wade. By the look of these pics people are going to be pretty excited with this new built skatepark out of cement.

AND your moments of ZEN

My head hurts from emails this week on the tryouts, scroll down to the bottom to see some highlighted ones. Some were awesome, some people were pissed, and most of all read it all before jumping the gun. Deco will keep you on your toes. Keep on  your toes for this one, TA frame sponsored. Check his team page and his sample frame…color is dope. James at Native topped himself with the dyed real leather seats, these are incredible bubs, trust me you need to upgrade your existing seat. Thanks to Rob and Dig BMX for the photo gallery, amazing pics…check them out all in the AM. Get up and do stuff. Colored top caps are coming. TV hits you with a hanger with style, and keep posted  cause Tom is going nuts on Tats…committed. Gatt taking the 4 piece back to the USA made with the Genius bars. I gotta go play this disco. Live in the present but look to the future, got a problem with that Deco will be your teacher. Go HAM this weekend and stay safe everyone. -Chad D #chadknowsdeco #lifeislifted #decota #voodoodeco #decojapan

DECO TERRY ADAMS TA FRAME, our first FRAME ONLY rider is doing it for Deco. Click HERE to peep his Team Page and click HERE to peep his sample frame. #decota #taknowsdeco #decoshocka #voodoojam

When you make Terry Adams happy he gives you shout outs in fancy places like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and invites you to be awesome, which is pretty awesome. What is more awesome than awesome?

“The TA model has everything I have always wanted in a great solid traditional looking flatland frame. It’s not gimmicky, has a simple design, and its built to last. Its still short but long enough to make you feel like a man. Removable tabs and built in chain tensioners to keep things practical. This frame is everything I want between my legs. This is some quality sh*t that will provide tons of fun and give you a happy ending every time you ride it.” -Terry Adams

This seat is magnificent. Simple, functional, handsome, extremely well made, affordable, and, YES, pivotal. Listen to what your ass is asking. Pick one up and listen to your ass thank  you time and time again. Slap one and GO TEAM. Here is the new ones limited REAL LEATHER looking like wood grain, raised logo, and branded styles. Only available HERE.

Thanks to Rob Dolecki and the Kickstart crew for this wild morning with Mulville at Orlando Skatepark. Check the Dolecki pics and why we get up so early and ride in the AM CLICK HERE Tons of pics of Mulville as well with an over under that Mark was scared to do, he is actually like 3 feet over my back. There is an interview on why I ride in the AM hours, pretty rad.  -Chad D

Compression bolt (.8 oz.) features a hole for front brake cables. Hole is big enough to remove the cable barrel head for traveling or taking off your front brake. 6061 aluminum with laser etched logo. 80% of the industry is using this steer tube so the Deco. compression bolt is your upgrade once others FAIL.

Fork Cap comes as Black with white printing on all FuForks and these pictured are upgrades in Red, Purple, and Blue.

Tom hanger by Wes Mcgrath…getting jiggy wit it

USA born and raised these 4 piece babies bring out your roots and show your pride. Master Gatt brought these to life…so feel like a GENIUS when you ride these. What is better than 2? easy answer, double down and put 4. There is no gambling problem with these, do the math…Coming Soon.

Moments of Zen

So after posting were doing Try Outs for Deco for 2013 a flood of emails came in. Most were serious but a few made me laugh, so here are pieces of them…and thanks and sorry for the let down to all who emailed in. Some of you wrote dick responses and most figured out they were had. Read it all before you just jump to tryouts.

1-Hello Chad,

My name is Xxx XxXxx. Unfortunately I am unable to attend your team try outs. I’m trying to save Minnesota from the abominable snow man attacks that keep occurring in the Midwest (RePreSeNtT!) There has been dozens of casualties of BMX’ers being attacked by the 18” tall Yeti. We have tried everything to rid this beast, but have failed in every way possible. We have tried peeing on it, using magically enchanted fire arrows (bought from Walmart for $8.72 a dozen), and sacrificing virgins… Just when I thought that everything has failed, this giant beast saw me getting rad… so rad the I noticed he started melting bit by bit. The good people of Minnesota cannot keep living this way! So I come forth to you and ask you a great favor. Just pretend you see me at the team tryouts (I won’t tell a damn soul… well maybe a few..)… I will be too busy getting rad in the Midwest. here are a few links to some clip I did that reallllly pissed off that stinky yeti!

2-Dear Mr. DeGroot,

“The way a team plays as a whole determines its success. You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars, but if they don’t ride together, the team won’t be worth a dime.”

Pre-tryout

It will not benefit you to go into a tryout without having practiced. Make sure to brush up on your skills for at least a couple weeks leading up to the tryout.  You’ll also want to ride in different spots. Make sure to practice manuals, too!

Lastly, you will be expected to ride everything. Get some conditioning workouts in before your tryout to increase your stamina and agility. Riding ramps, parking lots, dirt jumps,  and stretching thoroughly will put you in tip-top shape for tryouts.

If you really want a head start, wake up early to get morning practice before tryouts. Focus on the fundamentals and you’ll be ahead of the game come the big day.

Show up early and be prepared

No coach will be thrilled with a latecomer; in fact, it may kill your chances of making the team. Being on time for a tryout means being at least 15 minutes early with any pre-registration form already completed. You do not want to be straggling with your bike  while every other player is fully dressed and waiting on you to begin the tryout.

Likewise, there is almost nothing worse than being unprepared at a tryout, so make sure you have everything you need. You may want to pack your bag the night before to ensure that you don’t miss a thing: Hat, shoes, helmet, tools, extra tube, iphone, Gopro, and water.

Whatever you do, leave your nerves at home. You are at a tryout because you have the skills and you want to be there. Don’t let your nervousness get the best of you!

Skills and positions

You will be asked what form of riding you do. Make sure the coaches are aware of your primary riding, but take some repetitions from as many forms as possible. You should never tell a coach that you are not willing to ride a certain way. Hustle to where you are directed, and try your hardest on that obstacle.

Bunny hop, spin, twist, and use style.  Sell out for every move. You should never leave a tryout donning a sparkling clean uniform. Show the coaches that you are a well-rounded player and willing to ride anywhere.

When you are trying out each form of riding, be aware of what they entail. Coaches will be looking for certain abilities:

• At a skate park, you will be expected to be able to anticipate where every ramp will put you and be fearless of all ramps.
• Street riding, you’ll be expected to have great range, good eye, a good sense of direction, and aggressiveness on terrain.
• On the flat ground, you will be expected to have flow and style, have outstanding style and a powerful moves, be able to ride with distractions, expect the elements, and improve quickly.

Be supportive and loud

Be vocal. You want to stand out during a tryout so do not be mute or unresponsive. When other riders are up, cheer for them. Pick them up. If you were them, wouldn’t you want to have the same support?

If you are a positive person and supportive of others while trying your hardest, you will surely be noticed. Also, respond to any and all feedback, whether it’s coming from the coaches or the riders. Thank them for advice and prove to them that you are actively listening, not just hearing their words.

Be a leader

Coaches are looking for leaders, which means that you should take it upon yourself to take charge! Do not be shy to be first on your bike. When a coach has to wait for someone to step up and be the first to go, it can get frustrating, and they will likely be less inclined to select a rider who appears tentative. Step up  and be a leader. Even if you are the first player to ride, so be it. It’s definitely for your benefit.

Good luck

If you decide to go to a tryout, play hard. You are there because you want to be there. While it is definitely a competition against every other rider at the tryout, make sure you have fun. Show the coaches that you love the sport and it will be evident in your performance.

Lastly, have high expectations for yourself. Forget your nerves and breathe. Be calm, composed, and confident, and you will be in the best position to do great!

Don’t look like these people, get in the game.

Going green, save the planet, ya all that stuff. Today I rode my bike with orders going out to UPS to ship stuff and cars were looking at me like I am an alien. I love it. Trying to make a backpack that fits a frame box in it so I can do this easier. Just wait. First off I want you to make sure you check out the TEAM PAGE and its updated all the time. These dudes are legit and its going to get better. Deco 2013 bubs. Start-Mulville and myself doing school demos with no ramps, Mark killed it. Saw a superman, no foot can can, turndown, and some other flat style moves getting the kids on two wheels and excited. Ever seen a halftime bike show? Check out Mat, Morgan and TA throwing down. Matt, Mark, and myself hitting up Tampa for the day at the Banes backyard sesh on one hell of a ramp, then off to a front yard cement session. That place is so incredible. Just before sundown dock flat session in your face. Japanese humor, keep the vids coming. One love with Kerry and Dylan and crew doing it chill style. Tang hitting you with his new FuForks in 15mm offset coming June 7th to the USA. More school shows. Tom Villarreal LIFTED frames only available at MR. B’s, Dans Comp, Pusher BMX, Goods, Pedal Action BMX, and Albes…so get on their sites or give them a call and make it happen to support what were doing. And get it together sponsor-me emails. DANG. -Chad D

Check out the demo at Lake Orienta school for Play 60 event to get kids out and run, jump, and ride to have fun. It was all about exercise. There was some candy and crappy pizza there but for the most part healthy lifestyle was supported and get out of the damn house and ride bikes. Mulville throwing it down. -Chad D

Check out Mat Olson, Morgan Wade, and TA halftime show edit.

Here is Matt Coplon at the Banes backyard, this ramp is pretty choice and only getting better. Can can tooth on some tight tranny and stylie nose pick.  #mattknowsdeco Pics by: Chad D

TONS MORE PICS UP ON THE VITALBMX.COM PAGE YOU DON’T WANT TO NOT SEE THESE

First time doing a nose to fakie and going to the top of the slant wall, Chad D still on that front wheel. AND a nose whip to fakie on the proper deck spine. Someone build one of those close to Orlando, love it. #chadknowsdeco Pics by: Coplon

TONS MORE PICS UP ON THE VITALBMX.COM PAGE YOU DON’T WANT TO NOT SEE THESE

We are fortunate to know people willing to let us ride our bikes at their spots, a backyard ramp is one thing but this is the front yard…doesn’t get much better than this. Coplon doing tabes and Chad doing oppo tabes and a dock flatland switch with style to end a sweet full day of riding. #decobmx #shakeyourdeco Pics by: Chad n Matt

Can’t get enough of this place, so much character, so much style, so good. If you own it build on it. Chad D nose pick tucked inside the tree and a dock switch just before sunset. #chadknowsdeco #decobmx Pics by: Coplon

TONS MORE PICS UP ON THE VITALBMX.COM PAGE YOU DON’T WANT TO NOT SEE THESE

The Japanese humor kills me, love it…

POWER TO THE PEOPLE – 430 BMX HOW TO RIDE - from hiroshi430 on Vimeo.

Didn’t seem like  a huge turn out but its always good seeing Dylan and Kerry throwing down.

4/20Jam from One Love BMX on Vimeo.

Tang Meng just got on the 15mm offset FuForks and he says they are amazing. They will be available in Japan late May and in the USA the first week of June. Sorry for the wait but boats, trains, and trucks are not the fastest forms of transportation so now we wait and dream of the best forks out. With and without 990 tabs and with cable guides, yes we thought of that. #shakeyourdeco #decobmx For more info on FuForks hit this CLICK

Mat wants you to check  him on Vine THE MONSTER was filming some of their school shows…hell yes.

Check out Albes, they are getting into the Deco side.

Tom’s whip and where to get at Dans comp, Albes, Mr. B’s, Goods, Pedal Action BMX,  and PusherBMX

Your moment of Zen

Sponsor me letter #357…this one is pretty funny even if it is made up…or is it?

Chad,

I is tyred of paying for bike $hit. Can u get that Deko guy withe stache to spansar me.? I REALLY WANT BAD TO BE ON THE DEKO TEAM AND GET FREE $HIT. U can tell how badddd I wants it by how loud I shouted that. I would be good for Deeco as I can ride real good. I can wheely all the way down my driveway. I am lerning some trick call a cherrypicker but I keep whacking my junk on the front of the bike, mayb u can flow me a better fram that don’t hurt my sack. I dont do no drugs except for meth cuz it lets me ride for daze and dont care so much about my sack beeing all swoled up from that dope azz cherrypicker trick.

Josh Eilken just made the move to sunny Arizona and it looks like he wasted no time getting into the groove of life down there. Check out a day in Josh’s life where he can shred awesome spots, wild ditches, and good parks all while hoopin’ and swimming.
Filmed and Edited by Jeff Wescott

Madera – Josh Eilken – Day in the Life – Spring 2013 from Madera BMX on Vimeo.

Hiroshi and Control Motivation

More pics from Mat Olson’s trip, check them out…Looks like Morgan went a little nuts. Can’t wait to see the vid.

Coplon getting his rail boost on in neighboring St. Pete

Mat talks about his bike and shares what he’s been up to lately, traveling across the US on the #westboundandup tour. Good vibes and killer riding.

Mat Olson Bike Check & Update Edit from DecoBMX on Vimeo.

Mat Olson ripping it up in Lake Havasu City, Arizona spring break 2013. Includes some street, the 20th anniversary of Teen Break, Extreme Thing in Las Vegas, and one last session at Rotary Skatepark before it was demolished.
Song: Collect Call (Cosmonaut Remix)
Artist: Metric

Mat Olson can do inverts, ya think? #matknowsdeco

Hiroshi showing off the Succubus Lite sample #hiroshiknowsdeco

Chad getting up on that slant wall nose pick n front wheel boogie. Pic by Coplon at the Banes compound

And here is one of sir Coplon doing the tongue chew can can tooth at the Banes backyard.

Chad doing it again with the self taken flat pics all 90′s style fish eye

Tremaine Stewart threw this together for a cell phone edit… dang

Cellphone edit #2 from Tremaine Stewart on Vimeo.

Josh Eilken put together a new whip…check his whip below. Notice how good it is, looks good, good parts, believe in this. #joshknowsdeco Click thumbs to see larger pics.

This week was an overload of emails and messages, most that didn’t make sense, about getting a sponsor. I am honored you thought of DecoBMX for support but as I have said before you need to contact your local BMX shop and get involved with them or get the local bike shop carry bmx goods and help them spread the word and support our industry. Check out Dig magazine to see more on what to do and what to expect from bmx. Scroll down to what this one sponsor-me email went like…take note. START-Rays edit came out sweet, Tom Villarreal clocked some footage and killed that whole place but main focus on the park course for this new edit, Chad has a sweet clip in there to. Tsutomu is the new TEAM rider so check out his page, click the link below. Check out Chad’s bike check on the QBPBMX site. Mat Olson road trip looked and seemed amazing, check out what his crew was up to for a few weeks. Coplon always getting down on the weekends with the hot spots in Tampa area…I am going down there soon to see this in person. Happy Birthday Hiroshi, so celebrate he put together a sample Succubus Lite. Click the PRODUCTS tab to see more on the specs and release date. Check out issue #190 page 68 with Matt Coplon and Chad DeGroot. Mat Olson ditch flair and TJ wild whipping nose pick variation. AND…your moments of Zen. -Chad D

Don’t forget to check out TSUTOMU KITAYAMA’s TEAM PAGE right heeeeaww.

CHECK OUT CHAD’S BIKE CHECK HERE http://qbpbmx.com/index.php/blog/comments/chad_degroots_bike_check

QBP is another legit spot to get some Deco. products if your a shop. Get involved.

#westboundandup #tendaysofawesome #halfmanhalfdesert #abd #oninstagramstraightflexin 

I was asked to go on this trip by Morgan Wade during practice at the Extreme Thing event in Las Vegas. When he told me that it was a 10 day  trip starting in AZ going through Southern California, hitting up Woodward, Fresno, Sacramento, Reno, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, Wichita Falls and back into Dallas.  We ran into some crazy weather traveling from cali into Nevada so we kinda just had to wing it due to snow and rain.  Havasu made for an excellent plan b. showing these guys all my spots that I grew up riding was a dream come true. We met up with my buddy San Stebila and he showed us some amazing hospitality. Thanks to Sam and Havasu Pest control for their generosity. We are now headed back through AZ to New Mexico tonight, and then onward to Texas. This has been such a productive trip, I can’t even begin to pick a favorite spot. Huge Thanks to Morgan Wade, Chris Arriaga, Cory Foust, and Cameron Muilenburg. Having such a solid crew made for so many laughs and a ton of epic riding. I would also like to thank Headrush  brand and Morgan for putting this trip together, Deco bmx, Profile racing, Pusher bmx, Alienation, amd Merkem Goods for giving me the opportunity to ride an amazing set up while traveling, riding and meeting new people. -MAT OLSON

Florida is flat, Florida is Fat, but somehow Matt Coplon keeps finding spots like this sweet ditch sub and wedge cement gem. Hell yes.

Happy Birthday to Hiroshi April 4th, to celebrate he put together a new ride…loving that color and the new Succubus lite stickers.

Check out issue #190 page 68 with Matt Coplon and Chad DeGroot featured riding flat inside Mr. B’s. FRONT WHEEL DECADES FOR DAYS.

Your probably reading this late, but the Jax crew is doing some of the good bmx style up there.

MAT OLSON WILD DITCH FLAIR WITH HEIGHT…DANG

TJ DEGROAT CHECKING IN WITH A WILD ASS FOOT JAM. I GUESS HE HAS A FEW MORE OF THESE, SEAT GRAB AND MORE.

AND YOUR MOMENTS OF ZEN

TSUTOMU KITAYAMA is the newest TEAM rider for Deco. Check out his TEAM PAGE HERE and check back often for updates on him riding the new Succubus Lite frame. #decoshocka The edits on his page prove he is a badass and to get him on the new Succubus lite is so dope. You will be seeing a lot of him and look out for VooDoo Jam. Deco represent…-Chad D

DECO BMX Team Rider Tsutomu Kitayama Japan from DecoBMX on Vimeo.

Let me know some your information?
I’m Tsutomu Kitayama, my sponsors are, DECOBMX ,G-SHOCK ,DC shoes , 430.
I’m 28 years old, born in 1984 in Tokyo, Japan. I’ve been riding for 10 years.

How did you join DECO BMX?
DECO has tough spirit and stick to his gun, that gravitates me a lot. And I also want to bring something new in flatland scene.

How do you like DECO BMX?
It’s Rock’n roll, hard core. Besides of quality of a bike, the most important thing is motivation. DECO has cool style and motivates me a lot. I see something important in DECO, more than that skills can tell.

How do you see BMX scene in Tokyo
It’s definitely improved since 10 years ago. There are bunch of riders with style and they push them further. We enjoy riding. Japan is one of the biggest BMX countries now.

Last word?
I love BMX!

Follow me on Instagram & Facebook

Instagram
tsutomukitayama

Facebook
kitayama.tsutomu@facebook.jp

http://tsutomukitayama.blogspot.jp

First off I would like to introduce BLAH BLAH to the Deco Team, check out his team page and more ON MONDAY and the start of the Succubus Lite coming soon. Mr. Filth is going bonkers and always steps it up with the pics below, check out all that is going on in the first shot. #decoshocka. Coplon has either stepped it up or I am slowing down, he has three updates on this one post…dang meat. Josh Eilken new Madera ad and new edit from the Arizona sun. Chad yet another interview on Hard Tail Nation, what is that? Check it. TV on bmxunion interview that is pretty sweet and more Lifted frames are getting out there. Click the Tremaine park line, a goodie for sure. Mat Olson at spring break…hitting the fun. Mike Meister profile racing ad is dope, where you at Mike, show me more…where are them edits? Chad riding flat and celebrating his Bday in Daytona for spring break, dump em out. Tom Villarreal bike check. Coplon midwest skatepark edit is crazy. Kerry Gatt is all swollen but was able to give us some updated pics. And your moments of Zen. -Chad D

Mr. Filth himself just received a sweet box and his dude Tommy WWW.IRIEAZPHOTO.COM snapped a few pics before the assembly. Johnny has the right idea going on in AZ, follow him…

Bump on that speed bump to wall on that wall to tight tranny, Coplon on some home turf getting high without drugs.

Josh Eilken made the move to Arizona with Malouf, sitting in the sun and being hippies…check his new edit…that boy good.

Deco – Josh Eilken from DecoBMX on Vimeo.

Check this out if your in or near Minnesota. I told you to. Thats why.

JOSH EILKEN NEW MADERA AD, GETTING IT. HOW THE HELL DID HE GET UP ON THAT?

Chad D’s bike weighs in at 24lbs son. What chu got?

Who are you……..A man called Chad

Click HERE to read a pretty rad interview with Chad himself care of Hardtailnation.

Matt Coplon smithy wally slappy in St. Pete ditch that looks pretty incredible for Florida style. Get at his TEAM page here to to know the know on Matt http://decobmx.com/2012/04/matt-coplon-extended/

#lifeislifted with Tom Villarreal as seen on THROUGH THE LENS PROCESS WRITING…click HERE to see it on BMXUNION and get informed of the good photos and whatnot…hit it now.

TREMAINE STEWART wanted to show you this quick line, butter ice to mannie to bar to fakie 540…dang son. Click the blue link below.

Tremaine line at local park…

MAT OLSON has been putting in some spring break time in his hometown, check what he had to say below and get excited the new skatepark is starting to be built soon.

I recently went down to my hometown for an event called “Teen Break.” It’s an event geared towards keeping all of the youngsters out of the spring break madness that goes in here. There are carnival rides, concerts, food, games, giveaways, and bmx/skate/scooter contests all three days. The city parks and rec director called me up and asked if I’d be able to come down and help out. She bought me my ticket and I flew out. Three days of madness, bmx, dirt and park contests, and tons of prizes! Now for the spring break madness…-Mat Olson

Mike Meister was in Florida, didn’t treat him well, but after a crash and some chill time TBR gave him THIS.  And don’t forget to check out the new DIG no.93 with Mike’s Profile ad pictured below.

This pic I had to look at a few times. I wasn’t into it at first but then I noticed my feet and hand situation and I’m pumped James Covington got this pic…enjoy. -Chad D

Happy Birthday Chad…Daytona spring break session, making that bench butter and the MR. Crew getting in a quick session before the rain. Good ass park, get some, get it, heeeeaw ya.

TOM SHOWING OFF THE VILLARREAL TEAL COLOR ON HIS SIGNATURE FRAME #LIFTED OUT NOW

COPLON SHREDDING IT ON THE WALL AND OVER THE FENCE, NA NA NA BOO BOO YOU CAN’T STOP HIM

Here is a bike check with TV. Villateal color is dope, real leather seat has character, its all nice. Those Lifted Bars will be out soon, so sit tight bubs.

Kerry Gatt checking in with some butter moves right here. 4 piece bars on the way…

Matt Coplon and Mark Mulville flew up from florida to met up with Grant Castelluzzo, Jeff Klugiewicz, Mike Hinkens, and Jeff Dowhen in Milwaukee and escaped the winter cold by hitting up a few skateparks in the area. Instead of having a traditional demo we decided to just have a session and invite all the kids to come out and ride with the team. A big thank you to all of the parks for having us and all of the kids that came out to ride with us.

Profile X Madera Winter Skatepark Tour from Profile Racing on Vimeo.

Japan is going off, check out Tang Meng on his new whip…looking crisp and clean #lifeislifted Tom Villarreal represent.

Your moments of ZEN

After coming back from the cold Wisconsin weather, actually I am a baby now, there is something about the Florida winters that I can’t get enough of. But having a rental car, some ebrake 180′s, some fine beer, its back to it. Chilling with Tom for a weekend was real sweet going over a lot of Deco business and non business related. Just a get away care of Rays Bike Park in Milwaukee. Thanks to the midwest riders, such a good vibe up there, keep it raging. So to start I had to put Tom’s new edit first, just the right length, in house music, and some of the best riding you will see. Mr. B’s has been a hot spot for flatland with Chad doing an oldie but goodie probably never seen. And B’s hosts some riding right out front with TJ stepping up. The Rays pics are coming in, tag us please. Another Tom edit, quickie at a pre fab park and topping it off with a 720. Check out the SALE link. Coplon in that ditch in the AM. Olson packing the hog and on the road again…keep up with him, just try. Succubus is getting out there…check the two pics of Sean and Rick. Send us your Deco pics and maybe we will post them. Flatland teaser edit. Read the new Denim seat disclaimer, or suffer. And a dirty tongue is never a clean tongue in the moments of zen. -Chad D #decoshocka #lifeislifted #decobmx

Tom Villarreal | Crooks & Castles edit

I forgot about this trick and it just popped in my mind so here you go, jumping and spin the bars with the crossbar, FuBars are the best for this. #decoshocka @chaddegroot  @mrbikesnboards #bmx -Chad D Pic By: Brian Stump

TJ Degroat having a session in front of Mr. B’s in Longwood Florida. Pics by: Chad D

Here is our promo flyer for the weekend at Ray’s in Milwaukee Wisconsin…Sat and Sun bubs… ride with Tom Villarreal and Chad DeGroot. Check out Rays instagram for some funny pics, so many faces I haven’t seen in awhile. Tom killed the place, wait for the footage Jeff K has.

RAYS BIKE PARK IS ONLY FOR BIKES, NO SCOOTERS, NO SKATEBOARDS. IT REALLY DIDN’T SET IN UNTILL AFTER THE FIRST SESSION THIS IS HOW THEY WANT IT. SO MUCH RESPECT FOR THIS. THE FIRST DAY THERE WAS OVER 270 PEOPLE RIDING, FROM 5 YEAR OLD KIDS TO 55 YEAR OLDS. IT WAS RAD. AND WITH HOW LARGE THE BUILDING IS, HOW MANY AREAS TO RIDE, AND THE VARIETY…YOU CAN’T GET BORED. THE BEST PART WAS THE VIBE THERE, SO CHILL, SO MELLOW, SO MUCH RESPECT JUST FOR EVERYONE COMING TOGETHER AND JUST RIDING AND LAUGHING. AT ONE POINT A LITTLE KID CAME UP TO ME AND ASKED IF I WOULD RIDE THE RED ROOM WITH HIM, “HELL YES” I SAID. JEFF, DEREK, AND THE REST OF THE STAFF GOES OUT OF THEIR WAY TO MAKE IT COMFORTABLE. CHECK OUT THEIR INSTAGRAM TO SEE MORE PICS OF THE PARK AND RIDERS THERE. GO FOLLOW THEM AND IF YOUR IN THE AREA GET YOUR RIDE ON. THEY ARE ONLY OPEN A FEW MONTHS OF THE YEAR SO YOU HAD BETTER TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEIR INDOOR SET UP. BUT PREPARE TO STAY THE WHOLE DAY, YOU WILL NEED IT. THE PICS BELOW ARE ONLY A SAMPLE OF WHAT GOES ON, I WAS SO CAUGHT UP RIDING THAT I REALLY DIDN’T GET A LOT OF PICS. CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS OF DECO PEDALS/GRIPS/TEES, AND PROFILE/MADERA TEES/BEANIES AND STICKERS FOR ALL. FOLLOW DECO @DECOBMX09 AND @PROFILE_RACING. THANKS EVERYONE WHO STOPPED OUT FROM MINNESOTA, IOWA, ILLINOIS, FLORIDA, CALI, AND WISCONSIN. BMX IS AWESOME…-CHAD D

WE MADE IT- HIGH 5 WITH TOM VILLARREAL

SALE DISCOUNT CLOSEOUT ITEMS HERE WILL CHANGE AND CAN DISAPPEAR QUICKLY, SO CHECK BACK OFTEN AND GRAB WHAT YOU CAN WHILE IT LASTS.

COPLON GETS UP EARLY, WORKS HARD, AND TUCKS THEM HIPS.

PACKING THE HOG UP AND HANGING ON BY BUNGIES AND STRAPS, GETTING SOME RIDING IN AND ROLLING ON TWO WHEELS, MAT OLSON GETTING IT DONE SOMEWHERE AROUND TEXAS. GET UP, GET OUT, AND GET SOME.

THERE ARE SOME RIDERS OUT THERE GETTING ON THE SUCCUBUS, HERE SEAN BURNHAM AND RICK MACDONALD THROWING DOWN ON THE DECO SUCCUBUS FRAME. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT.

Dom was at AlphaBMX in the UK showing off his winnings, Tom Villarreal LIFTED frame…congrats again.

Flatland Fracas Teaser

Flatland Fracas Teaser from Rick MacDonald on Vimeo.

New Denim seats will be here soon, but we had to put a disclaimer on them. Read below and click the link.

DISCLAIMER-Denim seats are dyed, so you crazy people that wear white shorts and pants (almost a crime) need to take notice that the seat can wear your be-hind and darken your white ILLEGAL pants or shorts. We warned you, but if you attempt to go against our warning then you are at risk of  “The Mud Butt Look”. Look how you want to be seen. -Chad D

AND YOUR MOMENTS OF ZEN

THIS WEEK WERE GOING ALL CAPS, SO IF YOU THINK I AM SCREAMING OR TRYING TO MAKE A POINT YES I AM SCREAMING AT YOU AND EVERYONE. NO CHANGING IT, I AM EXCITED ABOUT CAPS. KEEP IN MIND THIS IS OUR ONLINE STORE WITH A TON OF CLOSEOUTS SO SCROLL AROUND AND GET EXCITED. TOM WANTED TO SHOW OFF HIS NEW INK, FIRST PIC BELOW…LIVING THE LIFE. CONGRATS TO DOM IN THE UK FOR WINNING THE INSTAGRAM CONTEST, PICKS UP A FREE LIFTED FRAME. MAT OLSON KILLED IT ON THIS NEW EDIT WHICH HE PUT A LOT OF WORK INTO, TO MANY STANDOUTS TO NAME SO WATCH IT A GOOD 2 OR TREE TIMES AND GET BETTER SOON, DID SOME HEADBANGERS BALL AND GOT SLIT OPEN, THE BIKE WON THIS TIME. MIKE MEISTER DOING WHAT HE DOES BEST, THROWING THAT BIKE AROUND, CHECK THE PIC. CHAD IS A WEEKEND WORKER AND THIS TIME THE CAMERA CAME OUT ON A SLOW SUNDAY TO RIDE SOME FLAT IN A RATHER TIGHT SPACE IN MR. B’S EDIT. SOME EVENTS ARE COMING UP SO MARK THEM IN YOUR CALENDAR. TAYLOR BONDS HIT ME WITH A PIC, NOT SURE HOW HE ISN’T TWEETING DURING THIS PIC, BUT I AM SURE HE IS NOW. WADE LALJAR WAS THE FIRST ONE TO GET A LIFTED FRAME IN PURPLE, LOOKS GOOD ON YOU. HE HAS A FEW PICS FURTHER DOWN AS WELL FROM HIS FLORIDA VISIT WHILE DOING MONSTER TRUCK SHOWS. FROSTBIKE 2013 RECAP ON BMXONLINE.COM BMXUNION.COM AND QBPBMX.COM WITH SOME RATHER FUNNY PICS, NEW PRODUCTS, AND FEATURES YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT. PHILLIP, YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW HIM, BUT HE WROTE A SWEET ARTICLE ON BANNEDINTHEBACKYARD, SO GOOD READING FROM AN OUTSIDE PERSPECTIVE, AND ITS NOT ALL WRITING, WORDS SUCK SOMETIMES SO THERE IS SOME VIDEOS TO CUT DOWN ON THE READING. LA SHREDDING EDIT. WHY NOT WEIGH EVERYTHING, I DID. THE MOST ADVANCED FUFORKS YET WITH CABLE GUIDES, HIT ME UP AND GET YOUR CABLE OUT OF THE WAY, IN STOCK NOW…CHECK THE SPECS. IF THAT WAN’T LONG ENOUGH LET ME KNOW. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM DECOBMX09. AND YOUR MOMENTS OF ZEN. -CHAD D

TOM VILLARREAL DROPPING IN ON SOME NEW INK

Mat put in a lot of work into this video, and he’s also one of the most unrated shredders. Mat did a lot of things he says he wouldn’t think of or even consider doing in this video, but they got done. I had the privilege of pressing the record button and watching firsthand of Mat killing it. We had to cut the video short, because of the hospital visit, but i’m happy with the outcome of it. I hope y’all enjoy watching Mat ride as much as i did hanging out and taking him to the ER. Cheers Mat!

Mat Olson Getting Sent from alex hammett on Vimeo.

CHECK OUT MIKE MEISTER POWERHOUSE AND SPANK RAIL CRANK ARM SLIDE UP THAT SON OF A BITCH.

Some weekends mainly Sundays can be slow, so with Brian Stump behind the lense we did a Shameless edit all inside Mr. B’s. Facebook mrbikesnboards and instagram mrbikesnboards. There are some tricks repeated, some horrible chewing, and some outtakes but you get the point. Riding flat and getting my ride on was pretty fun. Enjoy. -Chad DeGroot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfHeLp6vJ0U

Mount Trashmore BMX park is holding a lil dilly so if your in the area get up and get out. The flyer may not be the best but the lady putting this on has a lot of heart and her kids ride, that is amazing. Get BMX going and events at your local shop, skatepark, or spots. Also if your in the Minneapolis area get to the March 10th jam going down, check the flyer.

Congrats to UK’s Dom Cunliffe Podesta for winning the LIFTED frame give away. Go follow him on facebook and check his instagram domrideforlife

TAYLOR BONDS CHECKING IN WITH AN OVER UNDER NOT WHILE TWEETING

WADE STOPPED BY MR. B’S AND PICKED UP A PURPLE LIFTED TOM VILLARREAL FRAME, GET EXCITED, FIRST ONE SOLD…

MY DUDE PHILLIP WAS IN TOWN FOR NASCAR AND DECIDED TO WRITE AN AMAZING STORY ABOUT BANNED IN THE BACKYARD. SO GOOD TO HEAR A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE FROM AN OUTSIDER NOT INVOLVED IN BMX BUT READY TO PARTY AND WRITE WHAT HE SAW.  CHECK IT HERE. THANKS BUBS, SEE YOU FOR THE 4TH OF JULY?

Kurt at BMXUNION was on hand and did a little write up with some pics on his site HERE SO CHECK IT, frostbike 2013 with Profile and Deco table. Check Matt, Chad, the lifted goods, some fire, and more on the link above and the pics below. Don’t forget to check out the RIDE BMX site to see this pics and way more from Mulligan, shown is the Villarreal Teal color and the FuForks WITH cable guides. Check it.

Tom has s few clips in this mix edit, so worth the watch…dang son.

Street and park shreddin’ from LA to the Bay with Sean Morr, Jared Eberwein, Dylan Sparkman, Tom Villarreal, Chris Bracamonte, and more.

Credit: Shane McLellan

Cali Mixtape 2.0 – More BMX Videos

CLICK ON THE PIC BELOW TO SEE MORE FROM FROSTBIKE

It was a  game I have always played. Why pretend it’s impossible. Call them Forks, call them necessary on your bike?…Inspired with front brakes in mind, these steep 28mm rake FuForks come with with removable 990 tabs. These bad boys will help your nose wheelies, with our without front brakes.
Don’t be an embarrassment to front wheel tricks. Do that front wheel boogie.

1pc. machined steer, CR-MO blades, CR-MO dropout full heat treated, extruded steer tube (scroll down to see close up pics)

Weight: 32.4 oz. (w/990 tabs)

Compression bolt (.8 oz.) features a hole for front brake cables. Hole is big enough to remove the cable barrel head for traveling or taking off your front brake. 6061 aluminum with laser etched logo. 80% of the industry is using this steer tube so the Deco. compression bolt is your upgrade once others FAIL.

4mm thick with 3/8th dropout slots

Integrated internal headset race

V2 28mm rake now have dual cable guides for one, two, right, or left running front brake cable to clear the tire and no mess no stress.

Colors: BLACK OR SILVER

…were bringing the heat.

Mat just sent me this and said he got into a bike fight, his bike “Ha it’s chrome and orange, I’m black blue and bloody! Haha” you should get some frequent flyer points at the hospital or something.

Your moments of Zen

This post is going to start some shit for sure. Might leave you empty, might give you a frame, might get you some new clothing, might start you on fire, and could start your weekend right. Boiled eggs. Just had to say that. Ever seen someone eat like a dozen in one sitting? I have. So to start Tom Villarreal is all over this piece for numerous reasons, check his day edit, giving away a frame by LIKE us on Facebook and or FOLLOW us on instagram decobmx09, two ways to win. AND his frame is out so hit up your local dealer or get me your requests chad@decobmx.com cause the stock is limited run. Chad DeGroot gets a little deep on BMX and the plant based diet and taps into a few other details in his interview, check his new Profile Ad in Ride Magazine to. He also throws the darkside meat move in your face. WIN a Profile ranglan, bird tee, AND beanie by LIKE chad degroot on facebook and/or FOLLOW chaddegroot on instagram.  Mat Olson behind the lense with Travis Kincaid with a ton of high quality pics and sweet moves, thanks Travis. Also Mat and crew get nutty in the edit posted below, so fresh and so clean…crispy even. Mike Meister gets in your face with a bike check. And Rick Ross checks in sporting the fresh Deco sunglasses. Don’t forget to HASHTAG #deco #decobmx #decoshocka #lifted #bmx #flatland #decobeards #fun …every post and everything online in comments. Thanks for all  your support, support your local shop, and get excited Deco is here to stay. Send me pics, stories, funny vids, anything and it doesn’t have to be BMX related. Love you -Chad D

Tom Villarreal | A Day In La | Lifted Teaser

Check out Chad on ESPN talking in his shop about Deco, riding, being plant based, and in it for the long haul…pretty funny he doesn’t want to be a fat american.

Mat Olson getting it done, amazing pics by Travis Kincaid. Click on these to blow up. Tbog that rail, whip dem steps, and chuck them bars down a flight. Follow this kid.

We met up at Richardson bike mart where the owners gave us a van a trailer and a budget to go to the allied jam in Austin. Supplied with everything under the sun, we set out to build our shanty town at the event. We had coolers packed with beer and food, pop up tents with walls for pre game safety meetings, and a sweet dirt course right in our front yard. We brought 10 riders from 17 to 31. Everyone killed it the first night with a dialed night sesh. Thanks to everyone that pitched in to help with the event. It was a blast! Finals were nuts with promar Andy Martinez and a slew of amazing riders throwing down. After a long weekend and a ton of riding, I walked away with a sun tan and 500 in cash. Empire threw out some awesome grab bags for all the finalists. That was a treat! Support bmx, keep it local, and have good times. #life -Mat Olson

Ohh the darkside. This trick to this day is fun. When I am 50 I will still be doing this. It started as an accident then led into the transition from front wheel to back or vice versa. This pic by James Covington captures it at the best point, one hand on the front tire, one on the back, both feet off, and in motion. Good times, go packers, ra ra 2013 shocka. -Chad D

Mario Kaluski checked in from Germany with a huge pile of bikes in the background. Check him out on his Team Page bio HERE.

Reminder to get entered to win a LIFTED frame before its out. Check the flyer below, good luck.

WIN Profile Racing ranglan, tee, and beanie by LIKE ‘n https://www.facebook.com/pages/Chad-DeGroot/220144201332105?fref=ts and or FOLLOW chaddegroot in instagram. Winner will be picked in two weeks. Tag this, post this, share this. Also check out www.profileracing.com for all their soft goods. -Chad DeGroot

Tom Villarreal getting really real nose bonk pic by Justin Butts. #LIFTED

Chad DeGroot new Profile Racing ad Featured in the March/April 2013 issue of Ride Magazine. Pic by Rob Dolecki. Taken next to I-4 and SR 434 in Longwood. FOLLOW CHAD ON INSTAGRAM CHADDEGROOT AND FACEBOOK CHAD DEGROOT #profileracing #decoshocka #lifted and LIKE decobmx on Facebook

We took a trip to the Allied Compound in Manor, TX. Thanks to those guys for having us and letting us camp and ride. Thanks to Richardson Bike Mart for making this trip happen.
Riders- Mike Puyear, Joe Carroll, Joe Ladd, Ross Blanford, Landon Gideon, Mat Olson

RBM Allied Compound Trip from alex hammett on Vimeo.

FREE all day session at Oviedo Skatepark in Central Florida. Deco will be vending and making people laugh, so if your in the area stop by and ride one of the best skateparks in Florida for FREE.

Matt Coplon interview on DATA BMX CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT

Mike Meister checking in with a bike check on www.profileracing.com, nicely riding a piv post, headset, and cable…thanks for the support big armed dude.

Your moments of Zen

If you like to laugh, CLICK ON THIS

Wrapping up this week with a lot, even some flatland posted in this joint. Dang. #flatland. Aaron was in town and did a lot of love for Mr. B’s and Deco posted on ESPN, great pics and amazing captions so take a look at the gallery. #ESPN. Its that time of year when pools are drained and ridden. Found a few, this one isn’t a secret anymore but its a bust, so once the craziness cools down…#pools. Mat Olson is mad, I mean a mad man. Not mad at cha but, crap, just look at the pics for this weeks update on Mat. #boost. Tom Villarreal checked in from one if his spots in LA and wants everyone to know his frame is being given away before its available, get LIFTED. #lifted. Matt Coplon on the rocks and more. He has a few spots in this post so check out all the pics and click the links cause its incredible what he does. #doesitall. Win a frame? #free. 430 collection is showing off real soon and dropping spring summer, dang, take a peek. #dopeclothing. BMX Plus featured Dustin Grice on the cover, supports the shit out of Deco, and don’t forget to page to the products where the pc pedal with removable metal pins is featured. #pcpedals. Chad hits you with some self taken pics of flizzzzatland man. #selfpics. Deco buttons on all orders and the new Dig mag as well, get on ordering son. #freestuff. Chad overload this time at the vacant car dealership box jump. #amazingspot. And your moments of Zen. #zen. That wraps it up tight as it gets. Profile give aways, deco give aways, give me give aways all happening now, so search, enter, follow, and like it all, why wouldn’t you? would you? -Chad D #deco #decobmx #decoshocka #bmx #lifted Send us your pics, love to post them up.

Inside Chad Degroot’s Mr. Bikes and Boards shop in Fla. CLICK HERE to view gallery and captions. Also you wanna see Chad’s new whip?

When a pool pops up ya have to get on it. Chad hits the alligator pool for an early morn session. More to come. TJ didn’t have any good luck with his left knee a lil broken and slashed thumb. Get better soon bubs.

Mat Olson checking in with a sequence whip, superman, and a boost. #lifted #decoshocka

Tom getting in some home turf sessions here laying down the foot plant at a legit spot.

Matt Coplon doing it in the backyard and in the streets. Transfer, boost, and pickin nose. Don’t forget to CLICK HERE to see Matt on the rocks.

WIN a Tom Villarreal LIFTED frame before it comes out by FOLLOWING us on Instagram decobmx09 and LIKE us on facebook DECOBMX. That gives you two chances to win. Goal it to have 5000 LIkes and 3000 Followers. Share this then we can announce the winner. #getlifted #win #decoshocka #bmx http://decobmx.com/2009/06/lifted-tom-villarreal-signature-frame/

430  2013 SUMMER COLLECTION

BMX Plus March 2013 featured rider on the cover Dustin Grice rocking Deco PC pedals and featured product the carbon fiber PC with 9 removable metal pin pedals. Get some.

Matt Coplon has a lil Q&A HERE so click on that for more pics and some real interesting topics.

Chad giving you some self taken portraits riding that flizzzzatland. Florida is good in the winter.

Riding flat has been sweet lately, helps if you ride good, but regardless once I get warmed up I instantly want to film a link or take a pic which by yourself can be real tough. Once I got a fisheye lense it made things easier but also more careful. Self pics are never how they seem. These two are taken between cars driving by looking at me like I’m an idiot. Not that I care, but I did want to get some good ones to stamp another day of good riding. 2013 is starting off sweet. -Chad D Instagram chaddegroot facebook chad degroot

Matt Coplon gives some insight into Profile Racing and the Tampa Bay BMX scene.

Chad and Mark, what the H are they up to here? Also, get these limited pins while they last included in all orders.

Chad is going HAM on this post getting all kinds of pics and shots and shit…dang. Check these. All pics by: Matt Coplon himself

Your moments of ZEN

WIN a Tom Villarreal LIFTED frame before it comes out by FOLLOWING us on Instagram decobmx09 and LIKE us on facebook DECOBMX. That gives you two chances to win. Goal it to have 5000 LIkes and 3000 Followers. Share this then we can announce the winner. #getlifted #win #decoshocka #bmx http://decobmx.com/2009/06/lifted-tom-villarreal-signature-frame/

Hashtag is how this post is going to start. #treminestewartonecoldday #edit #watch #ospfloridaskateparkseries #gotothis #ride #tj450bar #hip #suckmydeco #girlsdress #buydeco #freegrips #hiroshi #kids #eugenelewiswhip #skateparkwinter #cheetahseat #dope #newseat #fmxshows #chaddegroot #showman #beer #starbelly #universal #fun #mattcoplon #barspin #orlando #tbredit #watch #bmx #kerrygatt #shocka #decoshocka #japan #flatland #decodeer #eateateat #decosnow #hashtag #decopost #shocka #decolighter #fun #zen #instagramdecobmx09 #facebookdecobmx #followus #wereeverywhere #meat #theend #-chadd

Tremaine Stewart “One Cold Day” Edit

Filmed in Aurora Colorado. First edit of 2013 Tremaine and I were able to make before it got to cold to ride.

Tremaine Stewart “One Cold Day” Edit from Josh Wendt on Vimeo.

ESPN did a spread on my shop MR. B’s in Longwood Florida where I run Deco out of the back. CLICK HERE to check it out on ESPN.com

Spreading em wings at the OSP stop of the Florida series skatepark jams, TJ Degroat spanking the spine AND 450 bar the big hip. Check out TJ’s team page HERE.

If you google “suck my deco” this site pops up. Bought a tee, cut it up, upgraded it and now its for sale as  a dress. If you buy a deco shirt and make it better like this then send me your pics. So good.

Hiroshi is a good dude doing the good stuff for the kids, free grips for the young riders. Hit him up on his TEAM PAGE.

Eugene Lewis checked in this whip at the park…check out his team page HERE.

Cheetah style coming soon. Click HERE for more details.

Chad DeGroot was in Savannah doing some shoes and decided to nose wheelie the FMX take off. While there saw a committed BMX rider, check the tattoo.

Chad went to Universal, drank some, had some fun, ran into Squidward, rocked the 430 sunglasses, and here is the reason for he star belly. Star Belly Sneetch son. Now ya know.

Thought about carving your lovers name in a tree? F that, get stylie and hump a branch…Matt Coplon before OSP session Orlando AND Since Mulville lives in o town why not hit up one of his spots, Coplon chucking them bars over a very colorful exercise wedge Orlando.

TBR: Editors Mix.

Here’s a collection of clips captured mostly throughout the Fall in Florida.
Its been a hot one here, thankfully though, the weather has been pretty pristine.
Two years ago we started tbrbmx.blogspot.com as a site to host the local goings-on in Tampa Bay.
Still feeling quiet motivated, here’s to two more.
I want to thank Scott and Matt for good times, good sessions, and upkeep within the site’s domain.
Here’s a little edit we put together between the three of us.
Additional filming by Grant Castelluzzo and Mark Mulville.
Enjoy.
-Matt

TBR: Editors Mix. from TBR BMX on Vimeo.

Here are a few pics from COB in Japan by:Kerry Gatt

FMX Superman Jam in Savannah

Click HERE for the link for highlights and click the video below to see the Florida crew.

Your moments of ZEN

 Writing this with the doors open and feeling the 80 degree Flo rida heat today. Guess I could put on the AC? Na bee. Sweat it out, sweat out all those impurities. Enough about the good weather, lets get into this post. Chad got his whip powder coated matte black, looking clean and nice for 2013. FuForks have a V2 now with 15mm rake and cable guides for right or left or dual. Tremaine Stewart scraps for him are pretty legit, peep it. TJ foot plant. Coplon hits the weekend on a backyard ramp. Hiroshi sings. Mat Olson and Lucas Porzio edit. Who is Sheila. One Love is coming up. Oviedo session now allows bikes with TJ, Mulville, and Chad. Taylor Bonds edit is sweet and congrats on the clothing sponsor. Mario from Germany hits you with an indoor edit MELTDOWN. Multiple SPoT Roast edits on ESPN and BMX UNION. And in conclusion Josh Eilken hits you with the Moment of Zen peaced out the day after the world should have ended. Thanks for your support. -Chad D

V2 coming summer 2013 with 15mm offset with or without 990 tabs and front brake cable guides for right, left, or dual cables to the front brake. This tucks the cable out of the way and no need for tape or zip ties. That stuff is crap. We think, we do, WE DECO.

Colors: Black

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Samples shown below…just a teaser.

Tremaine Stewart scraps

TJ Degroat foot plant to flat…dang

Here are two sweet pics of Matt Coplon saying there is a new spot, love to hear this.

Hiroshi getting his sing on…Japanese style…430 style

Mat  Olson and Lucas Porzio edit

CLICK HERE to see who Sheila is.

One Love Flyer…go there, have love, be loved…

First bike session at Oviedo skatepark pics by Covington and Sher. TJ tuck and whip da hip, Chad D Whip and dubs with Mulville on the box. Another sweet spot…love it.

Coplon weekend warrier spreading his meat on this sweet ditch spot hitching post…

Taylor Bonds tearing it up…check it

Mario from Germany has a meltdown, check it.

Want some BS click HERE

SPoT Roast Jam highlights on ESPN

BMXUNION edit of SPoT Roast

Here are your moments of Zen

With XMas being tomorrow all the crazy frantic people are out and about, take care and be safe and send us pics of the wildness. Tremaine stewart checked in with the hot hands doing a bar at an amazing spot. Nasty doesn’t let down throwing boobs and bmx into one edit. Banned in the Backyard is done but Colt wants to show you his highlights from the weekend…wow. TJ Degroat kicking some whip and making new at Candyland. G-shock in Japan. Chad flat pic. Green Bay getting a skatepark? Help out. The branding. Coplon checked in with a ton of pics. Scott Ehlert  brand agro face. Josh Eilken doing his best MJ off the roof. Hit our instgram and facebook. Dang, this post is loaded with the juice  you need. Happy Holidays everyone and be safe and take pics and shocka everything and get excited bubs. -Chad D

Tremaine Stewart bars at some rad ass spot…dang

Get some issuez with Nasty’s Playground

Nasty’s Playground from ISSUEZ INC on Vimeo.

Highlights from Banned in the Backyard edited by Colt Fake

banned in the backyard 2012 from Banned Vids on Vimeo.

Check out TJ and the team page HERE, getting some sessions at local candyland skatepark Photo by:Jacob Ferrick

G-SHOCK PRESENTS REAL TOUGHNESS 2012 BMX FLATLAND

http://www.t430.com/blog/2012/12/g-shock-presents-real-toughness-2012-bmx-flatland.html

Chad D doing some hot hands in that back wheel boogie mega spin.

This is pretty cool. Green Bay is trying to get an action sports complex which after a few emails is going through with the only hold back being funding. This is actually sweet cause its been approved and funding is up to us to get creative and make this happen. Here is some info and a link to help out…thanks. -Chad D

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Local Organization Recruits Pro BMXer to Help Sweep, Fundraise

Green Bay Action Sports Organization will conduct a Stadium Sweep-A-Thon on December 23 to raise funds for an indoor multi-sport complex.

Green Bay, WI – On Sunday, December 23, following the Green Bay Packers home game, the local organization, Green Bay Action Sports Organization (GBASO) will conduct its third Stadium Sweep-A-Thon at Lambeau Field in an effort to raise money to build an indoor multi-sport complex in Green Bay. The indoor complex would house ramps for skateboarding and BMX biking. Also, to help raise awareness for the GBASO and its mission, professional BMXer Brian Kachinsky will be helping the organization sweep after the Packers game.

“We’ve had amazing success with the Sweep-A-Thon so far from seeing schools get involved, local shops, and have an amazing crew of young men and women dedicated to making our vision for an indoor action sports complex a success! Having Brian Kachinsky join our crew for the cleanup means a lot to our organization. He grew up in Menasha — so he has ties to the area and lives right down the road in Chicago,” said Brian Schroeder, director of the GBASO.

PMI Entertainment offers cash to nonprofit organizations to sweep trash at Lambeau Field after home game, and while sweeping the stadium is the platform the fundraiser, the organization is seeking out pledges for its crew of sweepers. The organization is also looking for additional volunteers (ages 14 and up) for  its recycling crew and volunteers (ages 16 and up) for its cleaning crew.

Part of the proceeds raised by their Sweep-A-Thon will go to a skateboard competition sponsored by one of the organization’s partners, The Green Bay Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department, and the rest will go into the indoor complex and start-up costs for the organization.

“Once we are through the Sweep-A-Thon, our organization will focus on selecting a location for a new park and begin the planning, development, and building process for the indoor facility.  We will also work with the schools on co-curricular skate and BMX clubs to encourage kids to participate, get involved, and stay active,” explained Schroeder.

About GBASO:

The Mission of the GBASO is to grow and develop the action sports community in Green Bay, build an indoor multi-sport complex to serve the needs of the community, and to grow youth participation through school and community outreach. The organization believes an indoor multi-sport complex will give children an indoor environment to learn, participate, and excel at the sports they love.

The GBASO is currently accepting donations at www.gbaso.com.

Here is the branding one second after it happened.

Scott agro face and Coplon tuck over dat rail

Coplon style over another rail…ya buddy.

Josh Eilken MJ style while out in AZ waiting for the end of the world.

Don’t forget to hit our new web store HERE

Click HERE to see the good stuff, be prepared to laugh

HERE ARE YOUR MOMENT OF ZEN

The Deco brander has been getting a ton of coverage lately and with its first branding on human skin, its off to the races leaving the mark everywhere. DeMarcus hits you with a sweet skatepark edit, trying to keep his ride fresh. Deco goods are all over and ready to make humans happy, so check your local shop and support the good stuff. Mat Olson has been doing school shows and clocking some clips in between so check his edit. Banned in the backyard, DANG. Quick vid up now and pics coming soon. Have a safe weekend everyone and remember BMX is good. -Chad D

Big dave no flinch took it like a man at Banned. Branded #1.

San Diego Sizzle With DeMarcus Paul: Crooked World BMX

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Deco. frame in that big ass chowder spoon

Ohh its a shocka big Deco. hand tat  ya ya

Banned in the Backyard has a monster truck jump. Here is the flyer again. Over 500 people were there to support BMX and the Banned crew. More pics coming soon.

The DECO brander is doing some work.

Tremaine Stewart toof hang for his clothing sponsor

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Mat Olson Fall edit. Not holding back at all. Good to see curved ledges and 270 to pegs. Getting tech and the hurricanes are dope to. Holla.

SPOT ROAST REMINDER

This is from Chad’s facebook, if you were there you knew, if not, you missed it.

Moments of Zen

This week was a banger and its not even done but I had to post up and get you the good stuff cause there is way to much of it. Let’s get this started with Chicago trip with the Madera crew featuring Tom and  Josh killing it all. Click to get your LIFTED tees. Tang Meng does it all, check the welcome edit. Ride featured shop Mr. B’s and don’t forget to give this a try. The best crowd in the world at Circle of Balance. Banned Jam is almost here. Josh’s new whip. SPOT Roast in Tampa flyer. Tom sequence is ridiculous. Flatland teaser in my garage. Name that trick and get free grips care of? Lifted frames are at paint, coming soon. Coplon on and off the wall. 4 seasons crushed by JOSH and crew. One Love flyer and promo vid. Gatt profile. AND your Zen pics. Thanks. -Chad D

Most of the Madera team headed to Chicago for a long weekend and filmed and shot photos the whole time.
It was short, sweet, and successful. Take a look at the team shredding along side some grassroots homies.
Riders: Josh Eilken, Mike Hinkens, Tom Villarreal, Jeff Dowhen, August Zeratsky, Dylan McCauley
Filmed and edited by: Grant Casteluzzo
Additional filming and thanks to Tony Malouf and Luke Mouradian
Band: Graveyard
Song: No good Mr. Holden

Madera – Chicago – Fall 2012 from Madera BMX on Vimeo.

Get your LIFTED tees HERE.

“RE-Direct” Introducing DECO. rider from Japan…TANG MENG

“RE-Direct” Introducing DECO. rider from Japan. from FuckFlatlandEntertainment on Vimeo.

Ride BMX magazine issue #187 featured Chad DeGroot’s MR. B’s shop. Check it out.

THIS IS ONE OF THE RADDEST PICS EVER. CHECK OUT THE CROWD, THE LIGHTS, THE  CAMERAS…DANG ROCK STAR SHIT RIGHT HEEEEAW. GET IT CHAD. Pic by:Kay Clauberg

AND THIS IS WHY THEY ARE CHEERING FOR CHAD. Pic by:Kay Clauberg

Here is the flyer and video teaser for Banned in the Backyard, you kidding me? get to this…

Josh Eilken New whip

If your looking down and seeing this then you know what is up.

Banned in the backyard promo video 2012 from Banned Vids on Vimeo.

Here is the flyer for the SPOT Roast in Tampa on December 15th.

Tom Villarreal are you for REAL…this pic is real crazy scary and real dope he pulled it. Pic by: Luke Mouradian

I have lived in this house for 12 years and this was my first session, only a quick 10 minutes but I had to get this ride out.-Chad D

Name this trick

Ucchi won  Nora cup flatlander of the year, congrats…and thanks for running the Slim Deco. seat and post.

LIFTED frames are going to paint.  Keep you posted on when they will be here…

Coplon finding tons of walls in Tampa, sweet spot.

WOOZY WEDNESDAY @ 4 SEASONS SKATEPARK with Josh Eilken

Here is the One Love Jam flyer and promo vid, check it.

OneLoveJam2013 Promo from One Love BMX on Vimeo.

Kerry Gatt new profile pic, so dope.

Like some good grips? Hear what Matt Coplon said

comfy	November 27, 2012
Reviewer: matt coplon from tampa, FL United States

“Just threw on my first pair. Nice and fat and once they wear in, your paws will love them. They tend to last a good bit as well. And the deco logo looks rad too!”

Moment of ZEN

Intro, OK, here ya go. I’m a pimp watch my step. Lifted tees are available NOW on our online store or through Dans comp. Get Lifted.  Yasu does an incredible magazine that is both in English and Japanese. But the problem is its hard to get in the US which were going to try and help out with. If you like mags, this should be on your list. Pre fab skatepark sessions are good sessions, just get your bike man. Check the edit. Tulsa never lets down as the Profile edit with Coplon and Meister and crew is incredible. Get your eyes ready. Taylor Bonds wants everyone to tweet him, his turn downs are the best there is. Josh Eilken checked in with an iphone line from 4 seasons, so nuts. Check his new ride as well, rocking the silver joint and going backwards most of the time. Deco. meets 430 with Chad and Kerry (spelled Kelly but thats how they say it) showing off their model skills. Fashion fun. Mat Olson is an animal, jumping in the Texas Toast killing dirt piles. Also got a few pics of Mat at a local skatepark wrecking shit on the spine. Moments of Zen got Mat Hoffman on the shocka and more… -Chad D

Yasu at Encounter magazine is doing some real good stuff and this new issue just came out available at Flatlandfuel.com with Hiroshi and Yasu coming to Florida for a few days earlier this year. Real good stories and a spread on Chad and his shop Mr. B’s in Longwood. Even a few darksides appear in this issue. The cover is dope. All the articles are dope. And Darkside dope. Check the web site which is in Japanese only http://sennproject.com

Check DeMarcus Paul and crew session this pre fab park…killing it.

Profile Racing Tulsa 2012

Grant Castelluzzo, Jared Eberwein, Jeff Klugiewicz, Mike Meister, and Matt Coplon decided to spend a week in Tulsa, Oklahoma before heading down to this years Texas Toast. This video is a result of a bunch of good sessions, the coolest locals, and amazing spots.

Kimball Skatepark Session – More BMX Videos

Profile Racing Tulsa 2012- TCU Exclusive from Profile Racing on Vimeo.

Taylor Bonds doing a tdown properly, so good…thanks.

Josh Eilkens line is incredible…check it. Also check him HERE

Deco. meets 430 with Chad DeGroot and Kerry Gatt

Coplon pics captured Mat Olson dirt session with plenty of style and trickery. Best tree frog in the business, actually the only one. When you make up shit you should do it this good right?

Mat took time out from the busy school shows and rode even more at this sweet skatepark. Session the deck spine and my favorite the chill t-bog air all relaxed. School’s in.

Moments of Zen

Today is Halloween and I have yet to lock a solid costume down. What is wrong with me? This is my favorite holiday for good reasons. So with that said I hope everyone has a safe one tonight and send over some pics of  you or your costumes. Tom’s LIFTED tee is out now, we shipping to a few shops already and if you can’t find hit a link below to get what you need. Speaking of what you need, all the NEW stuff is here and ready to ship. Check the pics below and click on all of them to enlarge in case you need it bigger, bigger is better right? Justin Butts is filming for the their crew with the 1228 edit which I thought was legit and good to see this crew making moves. The Come Up TV has a legit interview with Tom, Chad, and Matt, a must see. See all the product pics and make sure to be nice so Santa brings them to you for Xmas. Mike Meister checks in with a solid peace sign and a flattie. Ricardo Laguna hit us with a write up of the Pro Dirt tournament that just happenend. Banned in the Backyard is going HAM so hit the facebook to see the teaser and pics of what 30 loads of clay looks like with it being surrounded by pallets. December 8th is the date, save it, make it there. Leather seats are legit, in stock, and ready to tongue bath or do what ever you want with them…maybe just ride them. Thanks for the support everyone and stay safe. -Chad D

The LIFTED tees in Black, Purple, and Villarreal Teal are now available HERE.

WHAT IS 1228?: Eps. 1 – Exposing The Talents

Exposing the young ambitious talents that 1228 hold inside. Follow along on this New Web Series, as Tom Villarreal, Joey Wheatly and Kyle (Roc$tedy) Crockett are the first of many to be introduced.
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The Come Up TV: Matt Coplon, Chad Degroot & Tom Villarreal for Profile & Madera BMX @ Interbike 2012

Click the images below to see a larger view of our NEW products we just got in stock and ready for ya. Thanks for the support everyone.

What up Dawg? Mike Meister checked in with a legit peace sign and blasting a down table. Ya ya. Love it.

Recap – The Ricardo Laguna Pro Dirt Challenge in Lake Havasu, AZ Oct. 27, 2012

I’ve never been to a city where the community came together so quickly
and easily to make an event possible, but that’s how things are in
Lake Havasu, AZ. This past weekend, countless people and organizations
donated their time and resources 100% pro bono, united towards the
goal of raising money for Tinnell Memorial Sports Park – a skate & BMX
park to be built in honor of Patrick Tinnell, a BMXer and member of
the armed forces who lost his life serving our country.

On Oct. 27, at Sara Park Rodeo Grounds in Lake Havasu, spectators had
the chance to not only support the building of the new sports park,
but to participate in raffles, enjoy delicious food and drinks, check
out local vendors and listen to music while watching the dirt
competition, announced in style by industry veteran Fat Tony.

Riders from as far as Hungary came to town to compete in Pro and
Amateur contests. One of the coolest things I’ve ever seen – a dad,
Slayer (Casey Joyce) competing in the Pro comp following his son
Colin’s appearance in the Amateur comp. I love seeing the next chapter
unfold, like any traditional sport where the dad dreams of playing
baseball or basketball along with his son. To put the icing on the
cake, to have kids come up to me and say they want to continue riding
after being a part of this event and trying to keep dirt alive – one
of the many reasons why I continue to do this.

During the pro contest, a Cindarella story happened with Dustin Grice
who got first place after qualifying last place, Colton Satterfield
showed us that you can do the craziest trick no matter where you are.
Josh Hult clearly wasn’t tired after driving over 14 hours to make the
contest, showcasing double tail whips both directions and opposite
back flips on the same run. Hungary’s finest Danny Josa showed us both
style and big tricks all while riding brakeless. Hometown riders Mat
Olsen and Sam Stebila made finals with their own style of riding. I
was glad to see AJ Anaya in finals with classic superman seat grabs,
to corked out 720s and plenty more of his original tricks. One
competitor that I really admire is Ben Voyles, who I just found out
has been fighting through injuries plus cancer twice in the past 2
years. He threw down a textbook back flip bar spin to a tuck no hander
to a 360 tuck and winding down his run with the biggest flip whip of
the night. He’s a true inspiration with his 2nd place finish that
anything is possible no matter what life throws your way. I met Jake
Levia when he came to my house, and when he did a backflip 180 over a
spine, I knew this kid was serious. He came with unique tricks that
were more than enough reason why he was in finals. When Victor Salazar
was riding in practice, he destroyed the course with flawless runs,
but after crashing and getting shaken up during the contest, couldn’t
quite put it together, but still was a crowd pleaser.

With such great feedback and great support from the Tinnell Memorial
Sports Park Committee and the city of Lake Havasu, we were able to
raise over $15,000 for the Patrick Tinnell Memorial Skate Park. This
is a huge step towards completing a venue for the kids to encourage
their participation in sports, teach them positive values along with
bike safety, and keep them away from drugs.

After seeing a great success with this event, I’m excited to announce
the Ricardo Laguna Pro Dirt Series – a 3 stop contest that will happen
in 2013. The series begins with Extreme Thing on March 30, 2013 in Las
Vegas, followed by another stop TBA and ending with the finals in Lake
Havasu in Nov. 2013.

I can’t say thanks enough to everyone who came out and donated their
time, resources and energy to make this event possible. Much thanks to
sponsors DK Bicycles, TSG, Deco, Freegun Underwear, Hoffman Bikes,
Sidewall Distribution, Mudshark Brewery, Profile Racing, Break Lube,
It’s a 10 Haircare, KNYEW, Woodward, Scion, DAK, Campbell Family and
all of the resident of the city of Lake Havasu, AZ!

Top 10 Pro Results
1. Dustin Grice
2. Ben Voyles
3. Danny Josa
4. Mat Olsen
5. Jake Levia
6. Sam Stabila
7. Josh Hult
8. Colton Satterfield
9. AJ Anaya
10. Victor Salazar

Amateur Winner – Tyler Kowalski

This is looking to be nuts, the dudes are putting in some time on this and hit up Facebook Banned in the Backyard to see the teaser, pics, and more of Florida’s finest.

Love this pic of Mat Olson grind to whip in front of PusherBMX Coloradeco.

Real leather party before the Deco. seats are made. This is how we come up with ideas and get our heads in the game. Just so you know.

Moments of ZEN

#decoshocka is exploding around the world son. Get on that trending tip and forget the politics and reality. Shred your head and make that hair turn into words. Mat Olson lays some words about his trip to and from Texas Toast and his rebel run. Post game final of COB edit you might want to crack one back for. Coplon is everywhere son. Chad and Kerry models? check their steeze and hit up the 430 site to see how legit these threads are…japan is killing it #decojapanshocka. Hiroshi and the SOFT SEAT. Tremaine rolling dubs edit. Profile in Tulsa, Wade compound, then Toast. Taylor stop texting. Eugene Lewis 180 whip on some euro thang. FART BURP FART. There you go now lets disco. -Chad D

Our NEW order will be here this week with new pc pedals with 9 removable metal pins, black headsets, spokes, FAT black seats, and Red/Black swirl grips. Ask your local retailer or hit us up and we will make it happen..

Mike Nicholson getting hair happy. Thanks man, little shaky but I’m sure you were a lil buzzed. Get a tat then it’s really legit.

Mat at Texass toast signing everthing and wearing the Deco. banner…this is gangsta. Mat had this to say about his trip and what happened @texastoast

What an awesome event. Texas toast fits every style of rider. Flat contest was amazing to watch. Got to see some of the homies throwing it down. The street course was pretty wild. Some amazing things went down. Personally, I favored the dirt. Such a creative and fun course. There were 70 of the best in the world competing. Getting to ride with dudes like Nyquist, Foster, Bohan, Ennerson, Porzio, Mullville… The list goes on. I saw Matt Hoffman, Van Homan, Jesus, everybody was there. Shit was going off. I got to meet up and chill with Tom V. Always good to see him. Putting it down for deco! #lifted  I plan on making it out to Cali soon. Holla

The first day things were a little wet with rain coming through every now and then. As the day went on the trails got better and faster. Qualifying was rad. I got to rebel run it in James p. Nutter’s place. Qualifying was full weeks ahead of the actual contest. I had to scramble last minute just to find a replacement rider for shows. I didn’t even think I was going to be able to attend. Needless to say, just to go and check out the scene was a treat. I appreciate those guys letting me rebel run the qualifiers. Big shout out to Taj and everyone involved for creating such a fun event. Thanks.

The Brian Foster documentary was sooo good. I always knew he had an amazing influence and was a AA pro, but getting to see all of his accomplishments and accolades throughout his career as a rider… Well just bad ass.

Finals went down as expected. Nuts. 70 riders cut down to 16. I would hate to be a judge. Every style and a million tricks, I wouldn’t even know where to start. Morgan Wade accomplished the impossible, The gauntlet of death. One of the craziest courses I have ever seen. Guaranteed to walk away with a scab or two. Overall the party scene, the riding, the friends, Austin has it going on. -Mat Olson

Deco. was represented well in Japan for the COB with Kerry Gatt as a rider, Chad DeGroot as judge, Hiroshi organizer, Uchi rocking the seat and post, and even Mathias at the last minute throwing on a set of grips. Deco. represent. Check this great work from FlatWebTV to get insight from the likes of Viki Gomez, Scott O’Brien, Mike S, Dez Maarsen, Moto Sasaki, Jean William Prevost, Kerry Gatt and myself on the Red Bull Circle of balance event, this is a must watch!

RedBull COB Post Game Final2 from Everyday Paradise on Vimeo.

“Matt Coplon really does it all when comes to working in the BMX industry! He handles numerous duties like sales, team management, marketing, etc. for Profile Racing. He writes & shoots photos for a variety of BMX media sites and most importantly he still rides his bike on a regular basis! The dude is honestly one of the coolest individuals involved in the BMX Industry!”-Filmed by Brett Rohlfing

Matt Coplon – Seven & Seven from wehavemotive.com on Vimeo.

Chad and Kerry were caught off guard one morning in Japan and the 430 crew did a full on photo shoot in the alley near the hotel. Pics are looking great and can’t wait to see the catalog from Decade and 430 Japan. Models and shit.

Hiroshi rocking the soft seat, he knows what its like to be a pimp, watch his step.

Don’t see it and you say “I WANT THAT”?

Tremaine rollin dubs with his dude Edy, straight doubles routine in Littleton Coloradeco…
https://vimeo.com/51110251

Tremaine Stewart & Edy Ramirez For Pusher Bmx from Justin B on Vimeo.

Coplon table and a tuck on the road somewhere near Tulsa and on his way to Texass sass.

Its time to shine in Philly, make it to this one…

Coplon and Meister sesh. While on the trip in Tulsa to Texas Toast they had more than a few spots they hit up. Matt roasting and tucking that wall ride. Mike tire sliding properly, one in tulsa and one at the Wade compound…get some, yum yum.

Check the bike check with Ucchi and  supporting the Slim seat and piv post all by DECO.

Taylor Bonds stopped texting for a minute to suck a deco lighter, proper toofless style.

Eugene Lewis 180 whip on some euro thang.

Mat has a new cape. Texas Toast style FART.

Here are your moments of ZEN