17 May Video Round Up (2022.3)
In a world of 15-second Instagram clips and constant social media churn, here’s a silver platter of Canadian BMX videos from recent months. This is the Northern Embassy’s Video Round Up.
In a world of 15-second Instagram clips and constant social media churn, here’s a silver platter of Canadian BMX videos from recent months. This is the Northern Embassy’s Video Round Up.
Time/Date: Sunday, May 22, 2022
Location: Vic West Skatepark – Victoria, BC,
Link: https://skateparktour.ca/skateparks/vic-west-skatepark-victoria-bc/
Contact: gorillajambmx@gmail.com
We have a fresh part from Calgary’s Birken Kirk to debut on the site. Read on for a quick interview with Birken.
Time/Date: Saturday June 4, 2022 – 1pm
Location: Chetwynd (Little Prairie), BC
Contact: iamthewaldo@gmail.com
Time/Date: Saturday June 11, 2022 – 1pm
Location: Edmonton, AB (101st and 104th ave)
Contact: nfxhc_4_life@hotmail.com
Time/Date: Sunday, May 22, 2022, 1pm
Location: Prince George, BC
Link: https://www.myprincegeorgenow.com/36138/skate-park-now-open-hart/
Contact: tmoliver@telus.net
BMX riders/Call of Duty experts Liam Regan and Dylan Leggett have been piecing together this mixtape for the last little while, and it came out awesome! Featuring Ben Kavanagh, Matt Comeau, Dylan Leggett, Dan Donaghy, Andrew Low, Jacob Carlos, Liam Regan and Cyrus C.
Harrison at the Prime Minister Of The Streets Jam. Photo – Landon Barnes
Citadel was an east coast brand that came to my attention around the time we were busy with Crimson, so naturally I paid attention. They had a loyal following, and even hooked a NYC street legend up at one point. Harrison and I never got a chance to connect back then, but I was very curious to learn about his brand. Without further ado, here’s Harrison Forward and his Citadel interview as part of our ongoing series on the history of Canadian BMX companies.