New Gary Ellis Shirts

If anyone can remember back to the beginning of Holeshot, you'll remember that Gary Ellis graced the cover of issue one in the form of a BMX Plus! scan. I wanted to make T-Shirts then for it's release but couldn't get it done for whatever reason. Well, better late than never and here they are available as a small, older style box print (a la something like this) on a nice light AA tee. AKA perfect for summer!
Order yours in S, M, L, and XL here! And remember, all shirts come with a free zine! If you already have one, give it as a gift!

Killer Flicks

Franchise Web Video #3 from FRANCHI$E on Vimeo.


The Shit Show episode 2 from Least Most on Vimeo.

Killer Song


Thinking about using this one for the Gypsy Holeshot Part. Thoughts?

$$$$$$$$$ ICE $$$$$$$ MONEY$$$$$$$$$

When speaking about the "BMX Hall" of fame ( possibly incarnated by someone who knows how to tell CW bars from their nock offs made 25 years ago, just by the knurling patterns) why hasn't the name Ice Money come about. Though his background is a little clouded and possibly changes from each different Vans Triple Crown event or CFB contest, he is undoubtedly one of the worlds finest Bmxers. here are some selected images that further advance my position on his upcoming nomination.

Above Ice Money preforms a trick I've never seen in the magazines, thus showing him progressing the sport under the radar!

Above, Ice money hanging out with some brunette goth, probably the singer of a very popular Nordic Metal band

left, Ice Money chillin wit a blonde girl, probably a playmate or some shit.



below, Ice Money chilling with some guy and a hawt Asian, the guy probably makes motorcycles, she probably host action sports television, both are Ice Money's friends.

above, Ice Money's popular clothing/lifestyle brand PIMPIT.com being displayed by a bartender, probaly one of the girls from the real Cowboy Ugly.

nuff said!


-Gaspar

I Get Weird Emails.

Hall of Fame 2010

Join us on Face Book and Help Elect Rick Moliterno to the BMX Hall of Fame
This page is dedicated to getting Rick Moliterno nominated for consideration to be elected into the BMX Hall of Fame, the first to be considered as a top BMX racer and innovative Freestyle rider and as an innovator in the industry. read the info below and come to the page, "Join" or "Like" this and please send to all your friends.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Elect-Rick-Moliterno-to-the-BMX-Hall-of-Fame/102529879792563

Competitive Career, Rampage
Originally from BlueGrass, Iowa, Rick's long history in BMX can be dated back to 1985 being ranked as American Bicycle Association (ABA) National #11 Pro and 2 short years later winning the American Freestyle Association (AFA) Pro Overall (flatland and ramps) title, making Rick the first competitor in BMX and Freestyle to win national pro races and pro freestyle competitions. In 1990, Rick made the A Pro Main event at the ABA National in Rockford, Illinois and won the Pro dirt jumping contest between his motos, along with his win at the Trend Bike Source Pro Street Contest earlier that summer and with finishing in the top 5 at the King of Vert Miniramp contest in Indianapolis, he completed an all around feat of top pro competitive finishes that will never be duplicated again in BMX or Freestyle and is virtually incomparable in any other sport.

As an innovator in freestyle, Rick's flatland riding style would leave a definitive mark in the flatland world with the tricks he invented and perfected and the fast and aggressive way he approached each and every contest and show. From 1985-1988, Rick won every year end title for flatland competitions, one year going undefeated.

The transition from rider to industry innovator, and then to riding legend was cemented for Rick in 1989 when he purchased a small indoor skatepark in Moline Illinois called Rampage. Rick would remain the sole owner and operator of the legendary park until 2003 and his time on and off his bike during the Rampage era paved the way and defined the riding and business model that competitive riders follow to this day as private park owners.

During this time as a rider, Rick re-invented himself and the sport with a style of riding that was un-matched in a skatepark or on a miniramp. He invented a whole genre of tricks that had never been done on a bike or a ramp before, and some not since. Through the bootleg videos of his private riding sessions and with virtually no media coverage, and no with no competitive interest, Rick was able to created a haven for the up and coming riders from all over the world to train and push the limits of the sport into the "modern era" of freestyle you see today at the X-Games and on the Dew Tour.

Additionally, during the down time in the industry, especially for the competitive rider, Rick's Park, Rampage, would be home to the longest running contest series in the history of freestyle, the Kong of the Skateparks series lasted over 12 years and saw some of the top names in the sport today (riding and industry) compete as armatures and professionals.

As a life long resident of Davenport Iowa, Rick is still actively involved in the industry with Standard Byke Company, designing, testing and manufacturing one of the highest quality BMX and freestyle frames on the market today, Made in the USA of course. Rick's contributions to the ground braking contributions have helped progress production into a new era for BMX and ensure that quality products are the norm rather than the exception today in the industry. he is also active in the BMX racing world, sponsoring a national race team through his skate and bmx shop Goodtimes Superstore and is the 2010 Illinois State Commissioner for the National Bicycle League (NBL) and was influential in shaping the direction of the new Davenport Iowa public skatepark. In addition to all of this, most of Rick's days begin at the skatepark doing what he has always done, pushing himself, his riding, and those around him to improve their riding, themselves, and their surroundings.

Information is listed below how you can help get this done and get Rick on the ballot for 2010, please read the ABA guidelines and submit your own application, send them additional emails and flood their inbox with your own letters, memories, and experiences knowing or watching Rick over the years.

Thanks for all your support,

- Elect Rick Moliterno Committee

Nomination
The BMX Hall of Fame is accepting new nominations in each category that will be considered for the class of 2010. All new nominations that are accepted will be added to the list of nominees from last year’s ballot. Individuals that were on last year’s ballot may submit a new nomination application for the purpose of updating or enhancing their bio information.

All new nominations must be submitted on a BMX Hall of Fame Nomination Application.

The Nomination Applications can be found at the following link: http://www.ababmx.com/pdf/hof_nomination.pdf

Please return your completed Nomination Application and any other supporting documentation by mail, fax, or e-mail.

Address:
American Bicycle Association
Attn: BMX HOF Nominations
P.O. Box 718, Chandler, AZ, 85244

Fax: (480) 961-1842

E-mail: BMXHOF@ababmx.com

Applications must be completed and returned by June 15th to the considered for the 2010 nominations.

BMXcation

I'm sick of BMX but I'm hyped on a lot of other things:
porches, camping, early 90's MTB, Narragansett, bike paths, the falls, Now & Laters, Spicy Hot V8, Blackstone, minneolas, Long Trail, Amigos, books, The Jogging, Celtics, spring nights, breakfast and a lot more. You'll just have to believe me. I'll be hyped on BMX in like 2 days again.

Pop!

Not sure if this kid ever actually cleared the bar at that height, but come on. Whether he got over it or not, who cares? That's a craze hop. Kudos to Dick Maul's Bike Shop and Kevin Botsch for tossing a sweet BBQ two minutes from my house.

- Andrew

Dick Maul's / Autumn Brand Jam

Hyde Park is legit one of my favorite parks. Stop acting like you only ride the biggest and craziest stuff and get over yourself. Carve some crummy transitions and have some fun!

Photo by Andrew Burton.

New Amigos

I forgot to mention that the third installment from Amigos, Prospects by Abby Grenon, is now available. It's a small zine to compliment the small nature of Abby's medium of choice, instant film. Check it out if you got some extra dough. It's full color and 28 pages long. Mention Holeshot in the Paypal notes feature and I'll throw in issue 7 for free!

TJ Redux

Getting TOO sick. I'm back from Los Angeles and the store is open again. All orders were shipped out today so expect it soon!

I got to ride an amazing ramp way atop the Santa Monica Mountains. It was one of those moments that you have to pinch yourself. Photo courtesy of Dr. Pinzon's cell phone.

X site ment

Lavin tables Vegas Style! http://rainephoto.blogspot.com/




CW? bars





Play of the week


Untitled from jackson allen on Vimeo.

-Gaspar

Behind the Music

Outtake from Issue 7. Get on that.

-Andrew

Trailmix

Replace the mountain bikes with 20inchers and take away some of the naked wheelies and you got basically every BMX trip I've ever been on. Grab some beers, maybe some chips and salsa and put that flick on fullscreen. Hell yeah! Via S M O K E B A T H.

In more Holeshot related news, anything purchased after 3 o clock on Tuesday May 4th will not be shipped until the following Monday. Get em while the gettings good, I'm spending Cinco De Mayo in Los Angeles!