Day three of the SMC 100 is here: ranks 90-81. I’ve been enjoying the dialogue surrounding all of these so keep the convos going on our IG!
Yes, the back end of the list is already so so so stacked, but rest assured, we will only continue to list heavier and heavier hitters. I think we forget how many killer riders have graced our scene with their presence over the years.
Welcome to the first day of the SMC 100! In no particular order, we’re kicking off the list with honorable mentions – the folks that were just shy of that top 100 but absolutely needed a little shoutout. Click into post for the reveal and write-ups!
Andy Sparks visited in Fukuoka city Japan in July. I’m sending some picture of Andy and Shun. Group picture as well. It’s rainy season here in Japan. But I tried street sesh as much we can. You can see Andy’s bike got so rusty. So great to see you again, ANDY!!!! Welcome back to Japan!!!!
We’re announcing the official scores from the Samurai Trick Comp Vol.2. Judges: KOZO, ANDY SPARKS and BONJU.
A total of 14 competitors entered the comp, divided into PRO and AM divisions. Qualifiers and finals were originally planned, but rain just before the event led to the cancellation of the qualifiers, so only the finals were held. In the AM division, two competitors rode at the same time, while PRO competitors rode individually. Each competitor completed two 90-second runs. Each run was scored out of 60 points by three judges, and their scores were averaged to determine the run score. The higher of the two run scores counted as the competitor’s final score.
Forgot to post this one up! Chris posted up Volume 9 of his Table For 1 series last week. His 180’s are looking really comfortable and those combos just keep going!!
Rare track bike piece produced by 84Kick! Clean production with tons of character. Bonju glides through the streets of eastern Tokyo with style on a beautiful track bike. Loving the track drops!
Forgot to post this one! New piece from Skream with some familiar faces in Deythos and Banggu plus some other homies. I’m liking this art direction and vibe for the piece. 4:3 aspect ratio was a good choice and I love that they’re bringing in the fisheye lenses. My only criticism is that it almost feels like it’s trying too hard to feel edgy, but it’s not a huge complaint cause I still enjoyed it. Overall fun stuff with some good tricks in the mix.