Back in June the Ruff team took a trip to New York and tore up the city filming for our new video (premiering during SMC 9 weekend on December 5th and 6th). I shot so many cool photos with my real camera, but those will have to stay hidden for a while until the video comes out. For now, here are some views from my phone’s perspective during the short 4 days I was there.
While I was in New York in June, I had the pleasure of finally meeting the Colombian 700c shredder Esteban. I was familiar with his riding online, but watching him ride in person was extra fun. He charges everything with full speed with little regard for his own safety.
An important note with all this is that since I’ve left NY, Esteban has since been taken by ICE and deported back to Colombia. He was exposed to inhumane conditions and all of his things were abandoned in New York, leaving him to completely restart his life. Fuck ICE, help Esteban out on his Gofundme here, and check out the full gallery and write up after the jump!
Coverage of Wonka’s memorial ride in Brooklyn featuring Mike Schmitt and Slum. Ed forever!
Friend of the show Paul with Slow Spin Society starring in a Terry B video. Nice!
Our favorite City Boyz Marco and Oscar made the trek to New York last summer for some shred. This recap of their trip really seems to capture the moments and memories they made alongside some classic spots and killer tricks. They even made it out to the New York Summer Sesh event and met up with all the familiar New York scene faces like Mike Bido, Esteban, Randy Rush, and even Mike Schmitt was out there. Love watching these two ride and love the way Oscar puts videos together. Worth multiple watches!
A raw look at Jackson’s raw Trick Track clips that were scattered throughout the LAST TRY video! Always love seeing the work it takes to land stuff. We should start calling Jackson Mr. Worldwide cause he be Travelling to ride bikes!
Jackson is going to be posting a bunch of behind the scenes narrative cuts from Last Try. First up is New York, part 1!
New York’s Saturday Sesh is going down tomorrow in Manhattan. Trick events are rare these days so if you’re in the area don’t miss it!
More coverage from July’s Saturday Sesh competition. Gonna have to make it out to one of these. Maybe September?
