We decided to meet in AZ and end up in CA with no set schedule in-between. With the help of Tony Malouf and Devin Feil to catch imagery, everything should just fall into place. And guess what? IT DID!!

Check out Devin’s photo gallery here and TOny’s edit below.

Thanks first goes to the Team! With out them none of this could happen. Thanks to Diamondback and all the employees for the enormous support you provide day in and day out. Thanks to the TCU for the support and helping get us all together for a super good time. Thanks to my mom for having me. Thanks to my Dad for the call the other day. Thanks to my wife for putting up with my so called “work”. Thanks to Kalvin for being my son.

Diamondback BMX has added a couple new faces to the team and will be in full force this race season with a new look and revised frame design.

Nate Berkheimer will be managing the team, cmpeteing in the A-Pro ranks while celebrating his 25th year racing.

Alex Anthony is on board as our Elite/AA pro. He has the speed and skills to get on top of the podium. With trails in his backyard and sick style, he fits right in with DB.

Baylie Kortman will be once again representing DB in the elite women’s class. After finishing top 5 overall last season, look for her to be a top competitor in the class.

Chase Sherrington will be taking his Reactor to the top of the 15x class this year. He has what it takes to win, and now with some support to make his name known, he’s an underdog to look out for.

Make sure to stop by the DB pit or catch up with one of the riders to check out the new frames.

Quick little edit from Ben and Caleb crusin the Lumberyard in PDX..

Rob Armour at The Animal House – More BMX Videos

Showing up to the arena in the evening, and seeing the stands fill with spectators as we warmed up was one of the best feelings ive had in a while. Before the race started, there was an incredibly touching tribute to Kyle Bennett. We lined the sides of the first straight, and his mom, coach, and bike walked down the hill. With the words said by Redman, and the emotions in the building, there was dead silence. So many memories were talked about, such a legend in the sport taken too soon. The lights came back on, I got myself motivated and warmed up, and headed to the gate for my semi. I chose lane 8, as it had been good for me all weekend so far. I got out great, had a good line goin into the turn, but the guys inside had some bumping goin on. One guy got sent far inside the hay bails and pushed someone right up into my rear wheel. I pedaled it off, and came back a bit, but missed 4th by a bike length. I would have loved to have made both mains, but had to settle for one.

Overall it was a great weekend. I felt like I rode well, but more satisfying than that was seeing so many old faces, and the compliments that were given about my riding. BMX has always been fun to me, so no matter what I ride, I love every bit of it. I couldnt believe how many riders came up to me at the DB pit just to chat, and talk about dirt jumping. I guess I inspired a ton of kids in the race scene to hit the trails, it was awesome to hear. I guess there’s been a couple of us that went from racing AA to riding dirt or park and doing quite well, but going back to the track after that is a first for sure. With a Dew Tour dirt final in September of 2011, and a Grands main in November of 2012, ill take it as an accomplishment. Im not sure what’s next for me, but no matter what, ill be ridin!

We are giving this complete SeaHawk bike built up with Alienation parts to a needy rider.

Do you need this bike? Tell us in the comments below or show us why with a video?

Better yet,

Do you know a rider who needs a NEW whip? Your friend rips but is bike is blown out? Tell us why in the comments or better yet show us with a video and we will make you SANTA for the day.

It would be pretty cool to show up at your friends house and give them a new ride…

Winner will be picked on Dec 21, so get out there tell us why you want this bike.

Film izle Getting Serious is a litte series of edits we are doing with Ben on his travels around the globe. In this one Ben shows you the whats up with Texas Toast and Austin.