Author: Northern Embassy

20 Nov

Posted at 14:07h in archive by

5-Year-Anniversary copy

Next week Northern Embassy hits a big milestone, five years. Five years may go by fast, but in the internet world, 5 years of content is alot. Let’s throw out some quick numbers, over 1,700 posts, 215 NE videos/edits, 5 hats, 3 t-shirts, countless stickers, one dvd/international trip and more. Over the next week we have daily features planed for each day, in celebration of this milestone! Check back Sunday for the first!

Northern Embassy wouldn’t exist without it’s contributors. This is a quick thanks to the guys who have held it down and to those who still hold it down today: Zach Rampen, Ian Fleming, Jeremy Deme, Aaron Gates, Joel Fortin, Prashant Gopal, Chris Cadot, Chase Davidson, Mason Gray, Jared Chilko, Riley McMaster, Trent Barker, Mike Orita, Braeden Barnard, Sean Cooke, Chris Silva, Dave Scott, Luke Santucci, Brad Hill, Andrew Schubert, Colton Ponto, Cory Beal, Jesse Hildebrandt, Isaac Barnes, Matt Perrin, and so many more. THANK YOU!! This is also as good of time as ever to say we are always looking for contributors so if you or someone you know is looking to help Canadian BMX, send us an email! (NorthernEmbassy@gmail.com)

We also must thank our sponsors, BMX Gallery 4130 and Etnies who have supported us since day 1. Atlantis in Vancouver, MacNeil, OGCBMX (WTP, Federal, Fiend, Eclat, Merritt, Radio), and of course Joyride 150. Everyone of these guys are doing things right for BMX in Canada and deserve your support.

Lastly, and most importantly, Northern Embassy would not exist without your support, the viewers/clickers/submitters. You guys keep us going by checking the site, sending edits over and just being awesome. The Canadian BMX scene is at an all time high, it’s truly incredible to see riders in all corners of this amazing country.

Check back Sunday for the first feature, and then Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!

Thank you!

19 Nov

Posted at 12:12h in archive by

Today we are fortunate enough to feature a very special Throwback Thursday courtesy of Braeden Barnard.

” In the Early 2000’s, Vancouver was lucky enough to have some of the biggest pros and Darren Bolton behind the lens showcasing Vancouver’s scene. Tons of local spots that are still getting hit today were ridden and a few magazine covers in there.

KILL BMX was tagged all over the local parks when RDS was trying to have a hard image on the west coast. Bitching on the daily until truck barns K.O’d Chalmers and threw him in Hastings.

This video is the ABD reference manual around here”

Featuring Jay Miron, Dave Osato, Dustin Guenther, Rob Sigaty,  Darren Bolton, Ron Mercer, Dom Mach, Wade Nelson, Greg Nicholson, Rob Parsons, Luke Hurdle, Jason Enns, Jamie McIntosh, Darcy Saccucci, amongst other Canadian legends, this is truly the earliest of Canadian BMX in all it’s glory.

“Go Make your own video, support your own scene

Skatepark rules: -no bikes – no pegs  FUCK THAT” Kill BMX

 

18 Nov

Posted at 10:41h in archive by

allin

All in skatepark (just outside of London, Ontario) are hosting their third annual All In Full House jam December 5th and 6th. It sounds like the 5th will be mainly street/ jam format style, sunday will consist of runs and Saturday night will be a good time all around. The park has come a long way, they now have an amazing looking bowl along with a ton of rad stuff in the park. If you’ve been looking for a reason to check out this park, here it is. Also, join the event on facebook here.




16 Nov

Posted at 19:20h in archive by

Chij’s newest build instantly caught our attention. A master of the splatter/ custom colorways, Chij outdid himself on his latest flat black/gold MacNeil/ Merritt build.

Frame – MacNeil Calico
Fork – MacNeil CKS
Headset – Merritt High Top
Stem- MacNeil Apex
Bars – Merritt Brad Simms 1up
Seat – Merritt SL1 black leather
Post – Merritt
Pedals – Merritt P1
Sprocket – Merritt Chris Childs
Cranks – MacNeil Connect
Hubs – Merritt Non stop front, Non Stop Cassette, with Merritt guards
Rims – MacNeil Dubs
Tires – Merritt Option & MacNeil Low Life
Pegs – MacNeil Black ice
Hoody – BMXFU chief rocker

 

16 Nov

Posted at 12:12h in archive by

Growing up the Valleyfield park was one of the only skateparks around my town (20 minutes away). This past year V-field built a much needed new and improved park and it’s good, to the point MTL homies are making the 45 minute drive out to ride it.

The Manish X La Cribs homies prove that you can make a park edit interesting to watch with good filming, editing and of course good riding. Featuring: Arnaud Paquin, Lukas Adams, Camilo Lapointe-Nascimento, Bruno Lessard, Kevin Ouimet, Max Mcdermott, Gabriel Duquette.

13 Nov

Posted at 01:04h in archive by

There’s been a ton of hype around the fact the island of Montreal will FINALLY have a decent outdoor skatepark. In typical fashion, it has just finished construction (slightly delayed from the later summer anticipated finish), which is perfect timing for winter to hit. Nonetheless it looks amazing and will hopefully help the inner MTL scene.

Vincent Guay with gives us a quick run through of the new park on a busy opening weekend.