30 Dec Video Round Up: 2023
In a world of 15-second Instagram clips and constant social media churn, here’s a silver platter of Canadian BMX videos from 2023. This is the Northern Embassy’s Video Round Up. Happy New Year!
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03 Aug Nelson Jam – Interview with Wade Nelson & Andrew Lazaruk
The Nelson contests were our piece of ’90s BMX lore in British Columbia. They exemplified so many things about that time, from people scraping together road trips across Canada and the PNW to get there, to the collective party vibe that resonated throughout the town and its nightlife (which by most accounts could not handle that many BMXers). For those of us who were young, it was a chance to see our heroes in the flesh, riding in the purest way possible with our friends. There were bangers, crashes, and even a flatland contest. Above all else, the vibes were unbeatable and everyone who showed up had a chance to feel like they were a part of something. When a small crew of organizers resurrected the contest as a reunion effort in 2022, a long lost piece of our culture returned and by all accounts brought back its original spirit. The contest is on again for 2023 and I know many riders are feeling the collective pull to be there. Justin Schwanke and I traded some questions with Andrew Lazaruk and Wade Nelson, who are both at the helm again for this year’s gathering.
22 Aug The Gorilla Jam Interview with Josh Bissat
The Gorilla Jam—hosted in Victoria—is one of British Columbia’s longest running and most attended BMX events. We caught up with Josh Bissat to learn more about the history of the jam, its standout moments, and his inspiration for keeping it going year after year.
02 Jan Video Round Up (2022.1)
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.
17 Nov Video Round Up (2021.4)
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.
25 Mar Gorilla Jam 2013
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It’s that time of year, get out to Victoria, BC next weekend (April 6th) for the annual Gorilla jam. Guaranteed good time right there, read on for pics of the backyard ramp you could be riding at the jam, thanks to Josh Bissat for hooking this up.