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Fish and Chips FGFS edit Vol. 1

Ben from England coming through with this cool edit from some recent sessions and events. I really like the diversity of the UK scene. Tons of styles, bikes, and big characters. England riders are really starting to establish their own lane and I hope it continues to grow because historically it’s had a really hot and cold scene. Hopefully this series continues!

Balance Stoked Event Photo Competition

Alongside the FGFS and Trick Track events that Balance is throwing this coming June is a Fixed specific photography competition! As a collab with Slow Spin, Balance is giving out prizes for the most special photo entries relating to Fixed Gear bikes. Entries are unlimited and submitted on Instagram.

Here are the full details for the competition:

In Collaboration with @slowspinsociety we are looking for the best creatives in the fixed gear world! Starting now until the 7th June, you have 8 weeks to capture a special moment with a fixed gear bike!

It can be yourself via a selfie, of your friend, a stranger, riding, jibbing, sitting at a cafe..

The only rule is a fixed gear bike must be featured in the photo.

The winners will receive clothing vouchers, a goodie bag with accessories and will be featured in a magazine.

This is open to Digital & Film (they will be prizes for both categories)

You can enter as many times as you like! To enter upload your picture(s) to Instagram and use the hashtag #StokedSSSPhotoComp25 or via our DM’s, include the message StokedSSSPhotoComp25 with your picture(s).

The panel of judges will showcase the short list pre-STOKED event and the winners will be announced on day one of the event (14th June). (Don’t worry if you won’t be in attendance on the 14th/15th, your entry is still valid – open to WorldWide entries)

Just Announced – STOKED Competition by Balance

UK + EURO SCENE STAND UP!! Balance Cycling store just announced a new competition called Stoked, a 2-day FGFS and Trick Track comp taking place in London on June 14th and 15th.

The flyer boasts a group ride, mini games, cash and clothing prizes, and lots more. Seems like a fun time. Maybe I’ll have to make it out for this 👀

Follow Balance Cycling Store in IG for more updates!

Off Track Ep. 19 Out Now!

In today’s episode we replaced Deacon with the Netherland’s own Ritchie Van Pelt! We discuss all things Fixated, Europe scene, SMC rebranding, competitions, my trip to the UK and riding with the Pirates, roasting bikes, and more!

Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts as always

Icarus – Manchester Tapes Pt 1

It’s really exciting to see a crew arising from England again. Since the death of Ninja Cats, I wasn’t sure if I was ever gonna see a scene out there again. Sure enough, Icarus is holding it down. While the editing is a bit experimental and jarring at times, the shred has some raw 08 vibes that I’m digging a lot. The line at the 1:56 mark was real fresh too, I wanna see a whole edit of that guy.