Thor MX 2013 Racewear Teaser Video

The latest range of Thor's motocross racewear has been developed with input from Ryan Villopoto, Jake Weimer, Brett Metcalfe, resulting in an innovative range of products tried and tested by top riders.

Check out this little film that showcases some 2013 kit and a bunch of other stuff that our eyes were too slow to catch. But hey, that is what freeze framing is for.

We've got a ton of Thor kit, helmets, gloves and body protection on FreestyleXtreme, created in conjunction with Volcom, Monster Energy, Rockstar and more.

That's The Way: An Epic FMX Documentary!

That's The Way is a Freestyle Motocross documentary that has been two years in the making and stars one of the biggest casts of riders we've ever seen in an FMX film.

Featuring the likes of Robbie Maddison, Charles Pages, Danny Torres, Mat Rebeaud, Nate Adams, Eigo Sato, Lance Coury, Levi Sherwood and many more performing at X Fighters event and rider compounds around the world from California to Japan, That's The Way is about as epic as it gets.

According to the website, the central theme of That's The Way is the global connection between the riders. With a frank and honest interviews, each rider will give the audience a chance to understand the dynamics of the FMX scene, both local and international. 

Created without any financial support and with each of the riders heavily involved in the project, That's The Way could be the first movie that really gets to the core identity of what FMX is all about. 

That's The Way has just been released on DVD. Pick up your copy at the official website...

Getting To Know The Brakes Clothing Company

We're constantly adding new brands to the FreestyleXtreme site and Downhill MTB clothing company The Brakes is the latest to our ranks.

As such a new brand on the scene (it first started selling just a few months ago), we thought we would take the time to chat to the founders Simon and Luke to find out more about how The Brakes came to by and why Mountain Biking fans will want these clothes in their lives:

How was The Brakes Clothing Company established? 

The Brakes was established by me (Simon) and my long-time friend Luke. We had always talked about doing something together, something that could enable us to get out and ride more. Last year whilst out riding some single-track, a tree had grown out at an angle and obstructed the trail and Luke hit the tree head-on. To cut a long and gnarly story short his C3, C4 and C5 [vertebrae] in his neck were broken and the T7 in his back was crushed. Just millimetres from an unspeakable outcome he was lucky to have to wear a body brace four months. 

The summer months slipped by, with no riding and just beers, pizza and afternoon sessions of shows like Breaking Bad, Sons of Anarchy and The Sopranos to occupy us. I headed off to Ericeria in Portugal for a family holiday, and as hokey as this sounds, whilst walking the beach I saw a stone that looked like a bike saddle. A Eureka moment ensued and the idea of starting a Casual Clothing company for Mountain Bikers was born. I was on the blower to Luke back in England and needless to say he was stoked with the idea! 

Are you riders yourselves? 

Yes- we love riding… We don’t really pigeon hole our style to one discipline but if we had to it would be AM (All Mountain). 

What is the concept behind the brand? Do you have a company ethos? 

We want people who wear our products to be able to show their love for all things mountain biking; we feel there isn’t a brand out there that does this. To provide clothing for the thriving MTB scene, with style, quality and ground breaking designs. We will support the scene, with sponsorships, events and some killer parties!

Where do you get inspiration from for your designs and slogans? A particular favourite of ours is the ‘Dirty Harry’ tee… 

We draw our inspirations from the passion of the scene, the bike parts, the corners on the trail, the surroundings we interact with whilst out on our bikes, and the great people we meet though it. As for the iCONS tee, this came from an idea that it would be cool to take iconic people from the past and present and turn them into riders- watch for future takes on this as we have plans to make this an on-going collection. 

What sort of response have you had from riders?  

We went on a European tour from May – June, we had a stand at Dirtmasters, Out of Bounds, Val di Sole and Fort William. We met with many high profile riders and had nothing but positive vibes from all of them, which was really humbling. Watch this space as in the off-season we will be discussing who will join us for the 2013 season. 

At the moment, The Brakes is mainly a range of Tees. Are there any plans to create other garments, like caps and hoodies? 

We are currently in the design stages and will be releasing hoodies, caps and beanie’s this Fall/Autumn. Next spring we will be adding shorts and shirts too.

Can you give us any hints about any exciting ideas or designs you have for future ranges?  

We are currently mid-way through designing our next nine T-Shirt designs, and we have some real gems. We don’t want to give too much away but if you like what we have now, you will love what’s coming! I can tell you that we have recently secured the services of one of the UK’s most exciting MTB videographers Gee Milner. He will shoot two edits and The Brakes will be providing merchandise for his highly anticipated full-length feature Boundless. 

Would you like to create any technical riding clothing in the future or would you prefer to keep it casual? 

We plan to stick with Casual Wear. We feel that there is plenty of choice and some fantastic companies already providing great technical gear. We will however have Team shirts designed for 2013 and limited editions of these could become available.

Take a look at our range of Tees from the Brakes Clothing Company at FreestyleXtreme

Twice: The Cam Sinclair Story

If ever you needed a reminder of how dangerous FMX can be, Twice: The Cam Sinclair Story will serve as quite a brutal reminder. 

 After his horrendous accident at X Fighters Madrid 2009 while trying to perform a Double Backflip, Australian Motocross rider Cam Sinclair was left in a coma for a week and had to learn how to walk again. Twice, which is available now to watch on iTunes, follows his route to recovery and his triumphant return to the X Games in 2010. 

It's not a movie that is likely to be all sunshine and lollipops but it will give you great insight into the determination and drive behind a man determined to get back into the game... 

Inspired by Cam? Then check out his awesome 'Sincs' Footwear from Globe on FreestyleXtreme!

On Pace With Pastrana: Ice Diving

In the interest of fairness, following the girlie T-shirt post we give you: Travis Pastrana in his pants.

Yep, it seems we cannot go more than 24 hours without watching something involving the man TP. So, now you too can share in our slightly unsettling obsession and see more of him than completely necessary.

Taken from his Red Bull series, On Pace With Pastrana, in this episode we follow his attempts to go ice diving with pal Andy Bell.

Friday Throwdown: Girls on Tees!

It's time for another Friday Throwdown - where we round up a dozen or so items from the FreestyleXtreme.com website and put them all together in one vaguely related bunch for your consuming convenience.

Things may be heating up outside (at least, today) but what can help them temperature rocket even further? How about some hot ladies on the front (or back) of a T-Shirt?

Row 1 (l-r): Mafioso Sister Monroe, Unit Black Diamonds, Lucky 13 Queen Die
Row 2 (l-r):  Etnies Afro Disiac, FSAS Adrianne, OG Abel Tat Queen
Row 3 (l-r): Unit Lady Rider, FSAS Bandidas, FSAS My Gen X
Row 4 (l-r): DC Six Gun Mary, Sullen Jaxn, Unit Skyway

1. Mafioso Sister Monroe Tee
2. Unit Black Diamond Tee
3. Lucky 13 Queen Die Tee
4. Etnies Afro Disiac Tee
5. Famous Stars and Straps Adrianne Tee
6. OG Abel Tat Queen Tee
7. Unit Lady Rider Tee
8. Famous Stars and Straps Bandidas Tee
9. Famous Stars and Straps My Gen X Tee
10. DC Shoes Six Gun Mary Tee
11. Sullen Jaxn Tee
12.  Unit Skyway Tee

Nitro Circus: Behind The Nitro Episode 4

We know the very purpose of teaser video is to tease you but JEEE-ZUS, these clips lead you on worse than that time I got totally friendzoned by a girl named Kay back in college. All the promise of something exciting then, BOOM - nothing. I haven't been able to stalk find her Facebook since, so I can only assume she got real fat.

Anyhoo, enjoy the trailer and try not to get too jealous that those in the States have a little over two weeks until the 8th August and the rest of the world doesn't have a date yet. TRAVIS, WHY U NO RETURN MY EMAILS?

TwoTwo Motorsports To Sign Villopoto?

Could RV2 soon be part of TwoTwo? Villopoto and Reed were teammates together for Monster Energy Kawasaki in 2010 and if Chad Reed has his way, it could happen again...

We're sure we arent the only ones who felt the 2012 season sort of fizzled out rather than finished with a bang. And we're sure we aren't the only ones who see the irony in part of that being down to Reed's unfortunate injury while chasing down Villopoto, whose subsequent capture of the title early on left the later races without much in the way of unpredictability.

Still, after an interview with SPEED News Australia, Chad Reed revealed that he had some exciting plans for 2013 involving VP:

"Ryan's contract is up and we're talking to him," Reed said. "We really want to try and make it happen. He's a great kid and we've been teammates before."

“That was an unsuccessful run for both of us that year but we can make a good run for it and we can make it work. We’ll see what happens, at this point it can go in any direction so we just hope that we’re in the fight.”

We think a team with these two multiple championship winning riders is a fantastic idea and couldn't create more of a level playing field for Chad to prove to young Ryan that he may be considered a 'old' rider but he's still got the hunger to win! Plus, of course, he'll be the boss too!

While we are on the subject of Chad Reed and TwoTwo, why not take a look at these brand new Etnies/TwoTwo Motorsports Charter Shoes on FreestyleXtreme?

A Chat With Honda TT Legends Mechanic Leighton Haigh

FreestyleXtreme.com sponsors several superbike riders, including Samsung Honda and Honda TT Legends rider Michael Laverty. However, after the Legends team’s first ever podium finish at Doha, they decided to shift the spotlight to team Chassis Mechanic (and ex-Supermoto Champ) Leighton Haigh to talk Endurance racing and his experiences on a bike and maintaining them…

 

Leighton, for the benefit of readers; what is your role and what do you do day-to-day?

My name is Leighton Haigh and my role this year in the Honda TT Legends team is Chassis Mechanic. This involves building the bikes for John McGuiness and Simon Andrews for the NW200 TT and also building the World Endurance bikes. This takes up pretty much all my time through the week. At the road races I work with John McGuinness and at the endurance all the riders that are chosen for the event, as it may vary from round to round.

You were 2003 British Supermoto Champion. What made you decide to make the transition from rider to mechanic? Is it something that happens often and do you think the experience of racing professionally gives you a better understanding of the rider’s needs as a mechanic? 

Making the transition from rider to mechanic was a little strange at first but on the whole has been an enjoyable experience and has been my living now for seven years. I think being an ex-rider does give you a better understanding of what is going through a riders head. And when they need a cuddle!

What do you need to take into consideration when preparing a bike for an Endurance race? Are there any significant changes to the set-up compared to a regular length race?

Preparing a bike for an Endurance race is different to BSB. The bikes need to run for up to 24 hours so you need to be really thorough, and make sure there is nothing will stop the bike; something rubbing on the loom, ensuring nothing is going to come loose and so on. Many parts are designed to be quick release in case of a crash as races can be won and lost in the pits. With three or more riders on the same bike there can a massive compromise to set-up - not all riders like the same! This can sometimes be interesting…

How did it feel for you and the rest of the Honda TT Legends team to finish 3rd at Doha with your first Endurance World Championship podium?

It was a great boost. This came from a new line up of riders as the event clashed with the TT. Michael Laverty, Ryuichi Kiyonari and Jason O’Hallaran did a great job. This was a massive achievement, especially for Michael Laverty being his first ever Endurance race. There’s always a bit of luck needed in Endurance racing but results aren’t possible without good riders.

How does anyone prepare for riding in the conditions you find in the UAE for such extended periods of time? Is it a similar test of stamina for the pit crew? 

Endurance racing is tough on both riders and mechanics. We have great people behind the scenes preparing relevant food and drinks to help fuel all the guys. We have a physio to look after the riders with massages between stints on the bike. Endurance tests everybody both rider and mechanic. In a 24hour race the mechanics are awake for up to forty hours which isn’t easy. Particularly for someone like me who likes their sleep!

Of the five locations of the Endurance World Championship, do any cause you as a mechanic any significant issues when getting the bike ready? For example, do circuits like Le Sarthe or the Isle of Man pose any unique problems?

Both our TT and Endurance bikes require the same level of preparation. We have to be prepared for the bikes to run in the hot temperatures of Doha and Suzuka and race through the night at the Bol d'Or in the rain. In face, we have to be ready for anything so there’s no real special preparation between one and the other.

Having been a rider and now a mechanic – would you be prepared to say which you think plays the more important role when it comes to winning races? 

Looking at racing from both sides has been quite interesting. The guys in the garage have got to do their job to a high standard to give the riders a fighting chance. But, without a top rider you may as well stay at home. The rider is the single most important thing that can make a difference. I have worked with good bikes and good mechanics with average riders and they tend to achieve nothing.

How much do you think your average racing fans knows about how much goes on behind the scenes before bikes even start a race?

Looking at my job from the outside it looks like a dream job. I don’t think people realise how many hours at the workshop, travelling to races and so on it takes up. Sure, it is a dream job in some respects and I love it - but it’s not all hair gel and girls in lycra!

Osiris Shoes: This Never Gets Old

You've seen the music video for Prodigy's Smack My Bitch Up, haven't you? Well, this Osiris commercial has taken quite a lot of inspiration from it. Almost all of it in fact. Doesn't stop it from being worth a watch though. Just make sure you watch to the end for the punchline...

Like the look of some of the Osiris shoes seen in the ad? Check out our range on FreestyleXtreme!

FSX At Red Bull X Fighters Madrid!

It could be because the first ever Red Bull X Fighters event was held in a bullring. It could be that Madrid has been a home for almost every X Fighters tour over the last decade. It might have been the stunning Las Ventas venue and 20,000 cheering fans. Whatever the reason, the 2012 Red Bull X Fighters Madrid was insane. In fact, possibly the most exciting Freestyle Motocross event we’ve experienced.

FSX Talk To X Fighters Winner Levi Sherwood!

Levi Sherwood picked up a spectacular and hard-fought win at the Red Bull X-Fighters round in Madrid at the weekend. We caught up with the New Zealand rider just before the event to talk X Games medals, Nitro Circus and collaboration clothing ranges...

FSX: We’re really excited for your new Levi Sherwood collaboration range with Etnies. We love the look of the Tees and your new Charter shoe! How much input did you have into your range?

Levi: A fair amount, I told the designers I wanted to tie in my collection to the graphic look and design of my bike so that’s why you see purple and arrange hits. We went back and forth and worked it out to final product.

FSX: Do you have any more designs in the pipeline? Anything exciting we can look forward to in future Etnies ranges? [The new shoe is available now!]

Levi: For sure, I have a really clear direction on the shoe silhouettes I want to use and we are also working on something really cool to bring to the table graphic-wise that I think people will be as excited about as I am.

FSX: You’re currently sitting in second for this year’s Red Bull X-Fighters competition. Things started brilliantly in Dubai but things didn’t quite work out so well at Glen Helen. How do you feel about the next round in Madrid?

Levi: I think Madrid will suit my style as it will be important to bring big tricks and get the crowd pumped up from the get go.

FSX: Dubai marked your third victory at a Red Bull X-Fighters event. You’re one of the youngest competitors and still just a few years into your career. What goals does a guy set himself that has achieved so much so soon?

Levi: I’m really focused on the Red Bull X Fighters Series, I’ve had some ups and downs early on and this year I want to play it smart and see the series all the way through to the end.

FSX: We’d never suggest that riders should take any unnecessary risks but were you disappointed that you didn’t get the chance to compete at the round of X Fighters in Turkey?

Levi: It really was disappointing for us as riders to not be able to put a show on for the fans and it was also disappointing for the people that worked so hard to make the event happen but in the end the decision that was made was the right one I think and it was really in the interest of rider safety.

FSX: Your accident at the practice of Nitro Circus in Las Vegas last year put you out of action for most of the 2011 competition season. Although it must have been hugely disappointing, it clearly hasn’t done anything to diminish your skill. Have your injuries led to any long-term effects or adjustments to your riding style?

Levi: I think most professional athletes are managing or playing/riding around an injury at most times but luckily so far (touch wood) I haven’t had to make any what I feel are significant adjustments to my riding style due to injury.

How did you end up hooking up with the Nitro Circus crew in the first place? Do you plan do anything more with them in the future?

Levi: They invited me for the New Zealand round and I think it was at Travis’s request; it was cool to spend time with him and Lyn-Z on the tour.

FSX: Congratulations on picking up another X Games silver medal, by the way! Your run was sick! How confident were you on the run up to the games?

Levi: I felt pretty good going in knowing that I had solid trick list and a new trick and the course having limited options due to the size of the venue would put the most pressure to deliver the goods in the air so that’s what I focused on.

FSX: That first ramp in the Moto X Freestyle arena looked terrifying! How did you find the course? Were you disappointed to find Taka had just pipped you at the post?

Levi: It did look a bit intimidating but when you think about it it’s really just a normal jump that is elevated, the ramp and the landings are the same as always just higher up in the air.

FSX: Good luck for the rest of the X Fighters and we hope to see you next year at X Games with a gold medal!

Levi: Thanks, I appreciate that, I hope so too! I’ll just do my best and see how it all works out.

Levi's etnies Kontra shoe is in stock and available now!

Mammoth Motocross Mini Days

These little MX fellas may have only just stopped eating their boogers and crapping in the sandpit (we assume) but the riders at the DC Shoes 2012 Mammoth Motocross Mini Days at Mammoth Lakes, California, have already started well on their way to starting a career in motocross.

Although, we're sure that having folks with a bit of spare cheddar lying around sure helps too. I mean, I had to pester my dad for the best part of a year for a damn Raleigh Lizard.

Watch the vid and remember some of the names - you're sure to see at least one of them again in the future...

New Era Cap Tricks

Due to popular demand, cap makers New Era released a brand new 'Cap Tricks' video a couple of days ago. But I haven't posted that video above. Why? Because it was utter balls and made me appreciate how good the original videos were. So I posted one of them instead.

In case you aren't familiar with the Cap Tricks series, New Era drafted in freestyle dancer Rudeboy last year to perform some crazy magical, optical illusion, cap-flipping shit with a bunch of New Era Caps which makes me wish a) I was magic too and b) I didn't look like Shrunken Head Guy from Beetlejuice and could actually wear these caps with the style they deserved.

Check out Video 1 and Video 2 of the original clips

Here is the latest video if you really want to watch it

Here is the link if you want to learn any of the tricks yourselves

Check out FreestyleXtreme's HUGE collection of New Era Caps for sale!

Nitro Circus 3D: Behind The Scenes

Nitro Circus 3D is nearly here!

After an age in post-production and even longer waiting for an official release date, we're now just a few weeks away from the US cinematic release of what will clearly be the the most radonkulous movie ever captured to film.
 

So, take a look at some a selection of these 'Behind the Nitro' clips that offer exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage of some of the stunts we can expect to see and a little insight into went on while making the movie.

Nitro Circus 3D will premiere on August 7th and will be in theatres across the USA 8th August. Don't forget the rest of us though, Travis!!

Win! Two Tickets To X-Fighters 2012 In Munich!

We've arranged a very special competition with Oakley. Take a look:

Simply click this link to enter!

2013 O'Neal Helmets And The Fidlock System

For 2013, O'Neal are introducing a revolutionary new system for helmet fastening - the first time such a thing has been used for a full face helmet

Nate Adams: "I'll Come Out Swinging In 2013!"

Nate Adams hasn't shied away from the cameras when it comes to how he feels about his shoulder injury (he broke his humerus, shoulder blade and bicep tendon and severed his axillery nerve) and how much impact such a serious injury has had on his career. Even after his hard work on the run up to the X Games (which resulted in a silver medal to add to his collection), he readily admits that he still needs time to recover and more physical therapy before he is back to 100%. 

Can't say we're surprised - when he tells people "his shoulder was down by his ribcage"  you just wanna tell the guy to sit down and chill the hell out. Clearly not on the plan for Nate - even when not on the track he's still working on building the Deft Family brand. We can't wait to see him back in action more next year...

Ricky Carmichael Riding Tips!

We didn't think we could any more respect for the Greatest Of All Time. But, after to our visit to the Ricky Carmichael University earlier this year, we gained a new found awe for him and his talent.

So, when the 15 times champion decided to make some videos offering his extensive wisdom in a series of riding tips, we think that it's worth listening to. The most recent video is above, with the first two in the series below:

FSX Presents: 2012 DC Shoes Ken Block Range!

From left to right: Mongrel, Spartan Hi, Pro Spec 3.0

If you've been inspired by Ken Block's latest bout of 'Hooniganism', then allow us to point you in the direction of some very special sneakers from DC Shoes...

Unless you are a fan of FreestyleXtreme's Facebook page (and if not, why not? You could be the one to help us to top 100k fans!) you might not realise that we have a pair of in-house super snapper who photograph all the products on the FSX website. Well, every now and then we like to give them the opportunity to get a bit creative (you know what these arty types can be like). So, we asked them to take some cool pictures of the latest range of KB Colab Shoes and this is what they created. Introducing the DC/KB Mongrel, the DC/KB Spartan Hi and the DC/KB Pro Spec 3.0 in the first of what we might call FSX Presents:

The Spartan Hi - a classic DC high top treated to some KB style

The Pro Spec 3.0 - a serious race shoe, ideal for driving in!

The Mongrel - actually a kid's shoes but if your feet are small enough...

Pastrana Wins GRC At New Hampshire!

After a season filled with misfortune, Travis Pastrana redeemed himself with a Global Rallycross victory in New Hampshire at the weekend.

There have been plenty of detractors for the 2012 GRC. Ourselves included. But it seems the organisers have tried to combat criticisms that the (mostly tarmac) courses are too boring with dangerous jumps, poorly placed barriers and tyre walls that bring races to a halt. As two awful accidents at X Games in Los Angeles that hospitalised Marcus Gonholm and Toomas Heikkinen will attest, they haven't quite yet ironed out the kinks to elevate the GRC to a similar level as it's European equivalent.

That said, and another Ken Block crash aside, New Hampshire was arguably the most exciting race of the series so far and a well-deserved win for Pastrana and the Red Bull Dodge Dart. The poor guy is more used to busting himself up than seeing the chequered flag.

Following Pastrana was Swedish driver Samuel Hubinette in his Saab 9-3 and third place was taken by Brian Deegan in his Metal Mulisha Ford Fiesta. The championship is now led by Tanner Foust, who finished 4th at New Hampshire. Take a look at the official video above and this brilliant footage below, from rallycross.hu:

The Road To Lorreta's

Sorry we haven't had much chance to post more content to the blog today - have a video from Red Bull documenting up-and-coming MX stars of the future and their quest to be noticed at the famous race at Loretta Lynn's...

Gymkhana GRID: Show Block Who's Best!

Have you ever watched Ken Block's vehicular gymnastics and thought: "I could do that!" Then lucky old you - now you've got the opportunity to prove that your mouth isn't writing cheques that your ass can't cash...

In association with Monster Energy, Ken Block is continuing his awesome Gymkhana GRID series - an autocross event which has left the US for the first time and headed to Europe. Commencing with 4 qualifying rounds (in France, Germany, Holland and the UK), the best wheelmen (or women) will ultimately earn the chance to go head-to-head with Block himself or US drift star Vaughn Gittin Jr in the finals.

Accepting entries from All Wheel Drive and Rear Wheel Drive vehicles, Gymkhana GRID moves away from more traditional autocross by introducing bigger courses and huge horsepower cars to really wow the crowds and attain the fastest time. Contests will call upon speed and style, demanding skills from drifting to rally racing to 'Time Attack' car handling technique.

The first round, which took place last week at the International Motor Exhibition 2012 Clermont Ferrand, France, shows you the level of competition you can expect in future rounds. (sorry about the music):

UK readers will be delighted to hear that the Gymkhana GRID finale will take place at the Flame and Thunder show at Santa Pod on the 27th-28th October! There's still time to sign up too - so act fast!

Road Trip To The Stewart Compound

Have you ever wished that your MX videos were a little bit more like faux reality shows like Jersey Shore? Of course you haven't. But that's not going to stop us sharing with you I-105: Roadtrip to the Stewart Compound. 

This ten minute film has been hyped up for a couple of weeks now and we've been teased with a 'making of' features and helicopter footage before the finished product. The result, well, you'll have to watch for yourselves.

If you can stomach the hilariously bad acting, I-105 follows JDR lite rider Matt Moss as he travels to from California to Florida to get on the 'Stewart Program'. Which, as far as we can tell, involves riding around James Stewart's MX Compound alongside Bubba himself while a helicopter tracks your whips in slo-mo.

Cool truck though, bro.

First Shots of the 2013 DC Shoes Range!

 

We went to the DC Shoes showroom today to take a look at what is in store for the first new range of DC footwear for 2013. So, while we were there, we thought we would take a few sneaky snaps of some of the new models, colourways and colabs that really caught our eye.

First up are the new Travis Pastrana collaborations. Fans will notice a colourway that evokes his Red Bull sponsorship and Dodge Dart Rallycross livery. To keep a little air of mystery, we won't give too much away (although most sneaker freaks will probably be able to work out the exact model) but these pics will still give you a great idea of what's in store...

Ken Block's Gymkhana Five Has Arrived!

It's that time we've all been waiting for - Gymkhana 5 is here!

Ever since the movie Bullitt in 1968, San Francisco has stood as the location of one of cinema's greatest ever car chase films. And the perfect place for Ken Block, DC Shoes and the Monster Energy Ford Fiesta HFHV to take over for the latest Gymkhana movie.

With complete freedom over the closed off roads, Gymkhana 5 allows KB to takes full advantage of all the iconic areas and topography of San Fran; powersliding around the vicious switchbacks of Lombard Street. Donuts on Bay bridge. A hoon along the docks. Huuuge jumps down the famously steep hills (which could be Union street as further homage to Bullitt). Even a drift around a cable car and a cameo from Thrasher magazine's Jake Phelps at the top of Twin Peaks for good measure.

Gymkhana 5 promised a demonstration of Block's raw driving skill rather than gimmicks and monkey suits and it sure has delivered! Unless you count a dirt-bike riding Travis Pastrana as the stand-in for the traditional 'guy on a Segway' moment as a gimmick...

Leaving a pile of busted up GoPro cameras in it's wake, we'd even go so far to say this could be our favourite Gymkhana ever. What do you guys think?

Christophe Pourcel: MX1-GP Training

French rider Christophe Pourcel is currently just 12 adrift from the lead of the 2012 MX1 World Championships, so this video of him preparing for the latest season might be a little out of date.

However, it shows that the 2006 MX2-GP champ has been putting the efforts of his training into practise and, well, its rare to see some footage of a rider showcasing their talent away from a circuit.

What did we do before slow motion?

While We Wait For Gymkhana Five....

Ken Block and DC Shoe's video is almost here! So, let's recap the old vids while we wait for the US to wake up...

Most Americans are probably still tucked up bed right now or wondering whether to have a pile of pancakes or big bowl of Reece's Puffs. Our choice? Both. Inconveniently, being based in the UK means that, even though Gymkhana Five is released today, we've still got a few hours left to wait before we can see it.

So, while we watch the clock and count down until the launch we thought it would be good to pass the time by refreshing our memories with the previous Gymkhana movies and remind ourselves just why they have had a combined 140+ million views. Funny how comparatively simple the 2008 original looks compared to the more recent videos (although that Crawford Performance Impreza is still a proper weapon) and no, we won't bother with the 'Cool Kids' rap from Gymkhana 3...

GYMKHANA 1


GYMKHANA 2


GYMKHANA 3


GYMKHANA 4

Friday Throwdown: Best Retro Tees!

It's the end of the week, which means another Friday Throwdown. Today: Retro Tees!

A lot of the brands we sell on FreestyleXtreme have a long motorsport heritage. Others simply lean towards a more vintage style. Either way, we've got a ton of Tees that look back to decades past in order to create some fantastic style for today. So, we've rounded up a selection of our favourite retro-inspired T-shirts...

Row 1 (l-r): etnies My Country, One Industries Snakebite, Renthal Moto
Row 2 (l-r): Sinner Old School Chopper,  Oakley Pin Up, One Industries Mounted
Row 3 (l-r): Alpinestars Trademark, Fox SFMX, enties City Colors
Row 4 (l-r): Santa Cruz Dot, Fox Chalk, Lucky 13 Old Speed

1. etnies My Country Tee
2. One Industries Snakebite Tee
3. Renthal Moto Long Sleeve Tee
4. Sinner Old School Choppers Tee
5. Oakley Pin Up Tee
6. One Industries Mounted Tee
7. Alpinestars Trademark
8. Fox SFMX Tee
9. etnies City Colors Tee
10. Santa Cruz Dot Tee
11. Fox Chalk Tee
12. Lucky 13 Old Speed Tee

Take A Tour Of Chad Reed's Pad!

Armed with a load of Chad's new TwoTwo Motorsports gear, the guys from etnies get the chance to explore the 70+ acres of Florida Reed calls home.

Okay, so you won't get the chance to see how lovely his kitchen might be or find out whether he has a TwoTwo bedspread but it does show us the stuff we really want to see. As in, his personal outdoor track, rider den and Race Shop. 

All these MX and FMX guys have such cool compounds and there is always so much space for their buddies. Why don't we know anyone with a special 'Bro House' where we can spend all day knocking back brewskis and goon riding around their land? Our friends suck.

Ken Block Gymkhana 5 Teaser #3

Yep, it's time for another teaser from the new Ken Block Gymkhana 5 movie. Now, just three days away!

And, er...it's a bit lame. Don't get us wrong - the jump itself isn't likely to be part of a more spectacular stunt and we can't wait to see more but rinsing that one piece of footage over and over isn't really doing it for us. Can't deny it isn't a 'tease' though - albeit a frustrating one.

We know KB and DC won't let us down. Roll on 9th July!

Felix Baumgartner Is Going To Jump From Space. Honest.

Nope, it's not a trailer for Armageddon 2: Meteor's Revenge but a CGI recreation of Red Bull's supersonic freefall attempt.

Now, we're not saying that Red Bull shouldn't milk the whole Stratos programme - after all, we're sure it costs a considerable sum of cash to send a guy into space. We're just saying, well, get on with it already!

Daredevil diver and soon-to-be bonafide spaceman Bruce Willis, sorry, Felix Baumgartner has been teasing his 120,000 foot jump to earth through the stratosphere for months now but the crew have always been a little cagey about when it will actually happen. The answer is still just 'the summer of 2012'.

If you happen to have any questions left about how a man can break the speed of sound with his own body that haven't been answered by the official Red Bull Stratos page, then let this dramatic Hollywood movie-style reconstruction show you what's in store...

Nate Adams Comes Back Big!

Last time we showed you one of Nate Adam's Network A videos from his 'Adams Family' series, we saw the extent to which he injured himself in the past and his fears that he will never return to his previous competition-winning form.

Well, if you saw the 2012 X Games last weekend then you'll know that the FMX star needn't have worried; he's now got 13 X Games Moto X medals to his name - a feat matched only by Travis Pastrana.

Still, we're not saying he's had an easy path, as you'll see for yourselves...

Ken Block Gymkhana 5 Teaser #2

The latest in the viral stunt videos that turned Ken Block from 'that guy from DC' to 'that guy that drives like a lunatic and tries to run over people in monkey suits' is soon to be here. Yes, Gymkhana 5 will be unleashed onto the world on July 9th!

Previously, it had been revealed that the latest in the series would be taking place predominantly in San Francisco and showed footage of Ken's hooning on the back of a floating barge. Here, in the second teaser, it has been announced that none other than '199' himself, Travis Pastrana, will be joining Block for the action.

Speaking of which, Gymkhana 5 will apparently be a grittier return to form after the OTT glitz of Gymkhana 4. Something that will be great news for fans - if a little worrying for Pastrana, who looks a little wobbly after a long time on four wheels rather than two...

FSX Previews The DC Shoes Fall 12 Range!

With most of DC Shoes' new range of footwear making its way onto the official US site, we thought we'd take a very quick look at what else will soon be available in Europe from the DC Fall 2012 range and even sooner to be on sale through www.FreestyleXtreme.com!

Tough Day At The Office For Antonio Cairoli

With two MX2-GP wins and three MX1-GP championship wins in his trophy cabinet, Red Bull KTM rider Antonio Cairoli is used to being a winner. Before the Motocross Grand Prix race at Uddevalla, Sweden last weekend, he was pretty confident at his chances of picking up a sixth world championship too.

Sadly, the Italian's 22 point lead halfway through the season became substantially smaller after two unlucky races. The first moto was brought to a premature end on the first lap after a stone got wedged between his KTM's chain and sprocket, while moto 2 was halted after he run wide on a corner and got stuck in the sort of mud swamp we haven't seen since the Neverending Story.

With the lead now snatched by Suzuki rider Clement Desalle, there is all still to play for on the approach to Kegum, Latvia...

Photo courtesy of www.vurbmoto.com 

FSX At The 2012 Goodwood Action Sports Arena!

This weekend we were lucky enough to get to Goodwood in West Sussex for a weekend of motoring and action sports at the Goodwood Festival of Speed! Although we were tempted to spend all day watching some of the world's fastest and most expensive exotica tearing up the hillclimb course, there was somewhere we wanted to be even more - the Goodwood Action Sports arena, also known as the GAS.

X Games 2012: Weekend Highlights!

 Wow. If you missed some of the action from the X Games in Los Angeles this weekend, you've got a lot to catch up on! So much information from just two days! We've collected some of the medal winning footage for you, with some other highlights well worth checking out below:

• Travis Pastrana Rallycross wrecked in practise by Andy Scott
• Gronholm injured by concrete post during Rallycross practise
• Robbie Maddison punctures lung during Moto X Speed and Style practise

MIKE MASON BEATS NATE ADAMS - MOTO X SPEED AND STYLE FINAL:

JACKO STRONG MOTO X BEST TRICK:

RONNIE RENNER - MOTO X STEP UP GOLD:

TWITCH WINS BEST WHIP:
MIKE BROWN WINS MOTO X ENDURO X:

TANNER FOUST GREG TRACY DOUBLE LOOP DARE:

TOOMAS HEIKKINEN RALLYCROSS CRASH:
SEBASTIAN LOEB WINS RALLYCROSS FINAL: