Links for this weeks show:

Dakota Roche / Cinema Bmx edit http://cinemawheelco.com/video/

Mat Hoffman / Bday edit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc1YlTD4fhw

CasselBerry Trails / Mike Cottle / Sputnic edit
http://vimeo.com/17938179

Freestyle5 E6: Dakota Roche, Mat Hoffman, Casselberry Trails from Everyday Paradise on Vimeo.

Here’s what Mark had to say about the new episode:

“Just wanted to pass the word, we have a new episode out. Interviews with Jamie Bestwick, and also Anthony Napolitan and Brian hunt who discuss this past years dreamline contest. We are going weekly but shortening the format so look forward to that. We hope you will continue to check in with us during our growth period. If there is anything you would like us to discuss in the show or and criticisms you would like to pass along please dont hesitate to contact me. Thanks everyone”

Freestyle 5 ep.5: Bestwick Interview, Dreamline Interview from Everyday Paradise on Vimeo.

Welcome to episode 5 of Freestyle 5. We are kicking off 2012 with a new format and some big news. We are becoming a weekly show, so we can keep up with the vast amount of killer edits coming out. Expect the same high quality interviews and product reviews to follow. So stay tuned and check in often.
For now enjoy two interviews never seen in public before. The first one is with Redbull’s Anthony Napolitan and Northeast Destroyer Brian Hunt, discussion this past years Redbull Dreamline dirt competition. The second interview is with vert legend Jamie Bestwick. We had a chance to sit down and ask Jamie some questions about his roles as a top podium contest rider and also as tv personality for the dew tour contests; and questions about where bmx has come from and where it is headed. So sit back and enjoy. Because the year has just begun.

Mark

Web – http://freestyle5.everydayparadise.com/freestyle-5-ep-5-bestwick-interview-dreamline-interview/
Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/TheFreestyle5
iTunes – http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/freestyle5-bmx/id449368103

FlatWebTV Episode #13: Season 2 premier! Martti Kuoppa, Iligan Flat Crew, and more from Everyday Paradise on Vimeo.

In the Season 2 premier we show how the Philippine tragedy affects everyone, even the flatland community. The new issue of A.R.T. is examined and we dig right into the recent announcement of Martti Kuoppa’s retirement with an interview with the man himself.

Hear from Martti on the decision, riders that influenced him as well as some big news for JungleRider and FlatWebTV for 2012.

Finally, we take a look at some of our favorite Martti edits and throw the challenge to you to post your favorites on facebook.com/flatwebtv.

Iligan Flat Crew – Philippine PayPal Recovery Fund:
Jojobikecheck@gmail.com

A.R.T. Magazine
http://www.artbmxmag.com/

Martti Kuoppa YouTube Channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/kuoppamartti

Viki Gomez Clip from “Viki Gomez Malaga City 2011 (part I)” – Psycho Studio

Kevin Jones Clip from “Dorkin’ 10,” 2001 – Mark Eaton

Chase Gouin Clip from “Dorkin’ 10,” 2001 – Mark Eaton

Jesse Puente Clip from “Wheelies” (Dorkin’ 8), 1994 – Mark Eaton

High Speed Perverted Rolaid from 2009 Worlds in Cologne – DeathtoInvaders

Perry Mervar Clip from “Slow Ride,” 1990, Bully

Click on the image below for a very special Enjoy the Trick Christmas card.

Click on the image to view our awesome Christmas card

FlatWebTV Episode #12: Top 3 Edits from 2011, FWTV Rider of the Year, Why You Love Flatland and more from Everyday Paradise on Vimeo.

Facebook: http://Facebook.com/FlatWebTV
iTunes: http://bit.ly/s8pMkP
Web Site: http://wp.me/p1i2KN-a6

In this, the 12th and final episode of season 1, we give a well-deserved shout out to Effraim and FlatMatters for 3 great years of documenting, sharing and progressing. We countdown our Top 3 Flat Edits of 2011. Our Rider of the Year award is given out and we find out just why you all love flatland. December’s events and of course the December Jimmy Kibbons Shout Out round out the show.

Special thanks to all of the riders who submitted videos for this episode. And of course thanks to everyone for watching us during season 1. See you all in 2012!

LINKS:

Top 3 Videos

1. Church of Pedro, by Jim Newrick – http://vimeo.com/28177507

2. 17403, by hate5six – http://vimeo.com/26746760

3. Moto Sasaki “10 Pedal”, by 3edgeworks – http://vimeo.com/27708146

Rider of the Year

Martti Kuoppa

http://www.youtube.com/user/kuoppamartti

December Jimmy Kibbons Shout Out

Costa Rica Flatland Crew

http://vimeo.com/20128996

http://vimeo.com/20350768

http://vimeo.com/10004852

http://vimeo.com/28919851

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnNcfxn9Z5Q

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YuqCd1BHnc

Get your copy today.

In my formative southern Oregon days we had a solid crew leaving no curb cut, bank to wall or parking lot unturned in our attempt to ride and skate everything we could possibly find. Word of new commerce spread like wildfire. The anticipation of a Taco Bell or Wal-Mart (small town expansion in action) being constructed had us circling like hawks, wondering if they would be foolish enough to build a stair set or bank to loading dock. They usually did and we made them regret it as fast as we could.

Oddly, the most elusive spots were the flatland spots. Seemingly everywhere, seeing a strip of paved ground from a distance is so close to the spirit killing desert-oasis scenario that the let down can be just as devastating, with apologies to anyone who’s ever perished in the sand. The closer you get, anticipation building, the closer you are to being disappointed by an acre of useless concrete besieged by cracks, waves and cars. A sudden bump into a downhill run is navigable for street or skate but a deal-killer for the delicate flatland artist already trying hard enough to keep balanced in some ridiculous position without suddenly having to compensate for an instant increase in unwanted speed.

I am now hundreds of miles away from where I lived for the last sixteen years.  If anyone is wondering what I’m up to these days, it’s this: driving around and staring at parking lots. To see me wandering around schools, churches and shopping centers looking at the pavement must bring to mind the futile search for an earring or concert ticket lost forever. I’ve had some success but the restlessness remains; somewhere reasonably close there is an abandoned patch of sealed concrete with shade by mid-afternoon and a bathroom just a short pedal away. No one parks there. No one drives by.

Spot? Halfway point between exiting a wheelchair and being in the market for one. Video stills by Brandon Swarthout.

percy marshall from thegoldfi on Vimeo.

berry jam #8. Saskatoon, SK.
july 2, 2011.