THE NORTHERN EMBASSY

21 Dec

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On behalf of everyone here at Embassy, we want to wish you a great holiday, a merry Christmas and all the best in the new year. We’ve got a lot planned for 2011 so keep checking back. Also, if ever you or anyone you know has ideas for the site, knows of a jam in your area, has pictures or video you want to hook up, were always down for submissions or anything you can send our way. We want to keep Embassy on top of anything happening in BMX in Canada so hit us up anytime @ Northernembassy@gmail.com . Click HERE to read on…

20 Dec

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As a follow up to our last Ode To Junk Food post, Toronto’s Leland Nightingale sent through his story of BMX road trip indulgence:

We (Leland Nightingale, Patrick Krzyzanowski, ‘Miami’ Mike Broff) have been going to Ft Lauderdale, Florida for four years now every winter before xmas (to ride) and each and every day we have Taco Bell once (or twice) sometimes for breakfast and we always go to this same grimey pizza joint (Downtown Pizzeria or DTP) for late night slices once a day. Its pretty gross but its the way she goes.

13 Dec

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BMX brothers are nothing new. Lots of brothers grow up riding together. Brothers that have a passion for both BMX and photography however is rare. Scott (left) and Trent (right) Barker both come from Southern Ontario, ride bikes, and shoot photos constantly. I asked them both a few questions about themselves, their work, and their favourite photos. Click below to see more.

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12 Dec

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This is footage that was shot during the 09/10 indoor season. Originally we were filming for a couple other projects that didn’t work out in the end, that combined with my own laziness has kept this footage away from the public until now.

Guest riders: Cory Clarke, Corey Dewey and Kean Fougere.

Film/Edit: Sean Cooke

09 Dec

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BMX road trips and junk food just seem to go hand in hand. Whether it’s a stop at your favourite burger spot, falafel spot, or just some candy and energy drinks from the corner store, just about everyone has their vice while on the road. Van Homan may have popularized Wawa in Philly, and California might have their In-N-Out Burgers, but what about Canada? Well if you are anywhere near Montreal you have La Belle Province. Famous for their steamed hot dogs and generous servings of poutine. Whenever I am on a trip from Ottawa to Montreal with friends, it is not complete without a stop at La Belle on the return. 8pm or 3am, it doesn’t matter, a stop is made. Obviously not the healthiest of choices, but it’s become so ritualistic that if we do not stop, something feels off. What are some junk food road trip staples you and your friends indulge in around your area or on the road? Let us hear them at NorthernEmbassy@gmail.com.