The Back Bone Zone

Shop our latest arrivals now before they sell out 👉 https://backbonebmx.com Save 15% on Sodii Electrolytes with the code BACKBONE at checkout 👉 https://sodii.com.au/tyson  "DT" AKA Dan Wolf, is a BMX rider originally from Ballarat, Victoria. Dan was a legend of the BMX scene in the mid to late 2000s, riding at an insane level becoming one of the most notable riders in the Australian BM...

Shop our latest arrivals now before they sell out 👇  https://backbonebmx.com  Save 15% on Sodii Electrolytes with the code BACKBONE at checkout 👇  https://sodii.com.au/tyson  Stew Johnson, the man behind the lens of arguably the most influential BMX videos of all time. Stew has been documenting BMX for well over 30 years. Props, Anthem, Fit and S&M videos, X Games - you name it, Stew has bee...

We are Always Building BMX.  Shop our latest arrivals now before they sell out 👇 https://backbonebmx.com  Save 15% on Sodii Electrolytes with the code BACKBONE at checkout 👇 https://sodii.com.au/tyson  Jed Mildon is an icon in BMX.  Having pushed the limits of riding, jump size and tricks for close to two decades, at 39 years old, Jed does not show signs of slowing down. With multiple world firs...

Wear BACKBONE BMX - Clothing for BMXers, every wear: https://backbonebmx.com  Try Sodii Electrolytes with 15% off: https://sodii.com.au/tyson (use code BACKBONE)  This is a topic I've spent a good deal of time thinking about and it's something I wanted to share with you. The downside of getting "good at BMX" and what happens when you stop wanting to learn.  Hopefully this will...

Wear BACKBONE BMX - Clothing for BMXers, every wear: https://backbonebmx.com  Try Sodii Electrolytes with 15% off: https://sodii.com.au/tyson (use code BACKBONE)  Brad Kasch is a lifelong BMX rider who has spent the last 17 years building concrete skateparks. He owns Drover Projects and is responsible for many of the skateparks you know and love.  If you are interested more in what Brad is doing,...

Damien "Dermo" Rowland is a lifetime BMXer and as "hardcore BMX" as it gets. He is so passionate about BMX in all forms. Growing up in a poor household in a rough area, he found BMX and from his journey, it led Dermo to years as a sponsored BMX rider for brands like Etnies and Standard.  Now at 41 is as hyped as ever to continue pushing BMX.  Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration:...

There's 3 issues that I see is wrong with BMX contests. You'll hear me discuss these 3 issues and propose a solution for them in this latest episode of the Back Bone Zone.  Thanks for waiting on this episode; I have had some computer issues that's kept me from being able to upload, as well as a bunch of organizing for Roast The Coast: https://backbonebmx.com/roast-the-coast  Go pick...

At one time, Alex Liiv was one of the most prominent street riders in Australia, traveling the world riding for Metal Bikes and then Bonedeth BMX, filming a plethora of insane street clips and video parts. Since that time, Alex has gone through a period of metamorphosis; changing his focus in BMX to one you may not expect.  An epic conversation, Alex is a real thinker and it was great to talk to h...

Troy Charlesworth has been responsible for a lot of what you've seen in Australian BMX for the past two decades, producing some of the most epic BMX videos, from the Droppin' Clips in 2007, to Tear Da Club Up in 2022.  He's also filmed a lot of epic video parts for Australian BMX pro riders Boyd Hilder and Alex Hiam, to name a few. We discuss his journey in BMX and being behind the...

Trey Jones is the real deal. A pro BMX rider, Swampfest event creator and organiser, BMX collector and everything else in between, Trey is not scared to get his hands dirty in the name of building BMX in what he feels is the right way.  This is exactly the chat I hoped we'd have. I hadn't spent much time talking to Trey before this, but I knew we'd get along and even though I respec...

Likely the biggest announcement we have ever done. I'm excited for the next step. Support us on the journey as we make our next move in BMX! Buy something Backbone & rep it:  https://backbonebmx.com/collections/backbone-bmx Link to the podcast I spoke about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UL5eh-jNrg  Podcast sponsor - Sodii Hydration:  A proper Australian owned electrolyte supplement fo...

Ryan Fudger has cemented himself as one of the most important figures in BMX media, worldwide. Having spent almost two decades working for Ride BMX Magazine (including a role as associate editor), Ryan created Our BMX , an independent media outlet, which includes the successful Unclicked Podcast with Dennis Enarson. It was great to have Ryan on the Back Bone Zone, as he is a podcast host, you don&...

Emma Finnegan is a BMX rider from Liverpool, UK. Emma not only travels the world riding BMX and representing brands like Kink BMX and Demolition, but she is also a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach, training clients full time on how to better their lives through physical training. Because of her intimate knowledge of BMX and training, Emma trains BMX riders across the globe. She...

Clint Reynolds is one of the most influential BMX riders of our generation within the trail/bowl riding space and I was stoked to catch up with him, to talk about all things BMX, his move back to Austin, TX and a whole lot of cool BMX stories. Clint is a legend, I loved this conversation with him.  Backbone Black Friday starts 8pm AEST 28/11, head to the website to score up to 50% off Backbone clo...

Every episode of The Back Bone Zone is awesome, but this one left me in awe.  Seeing Ross D. Lavender's commitment to making sure Australian BMX history is documented was nothing short of amazing.  Ross showed me the Unscene BMX archive, which led us into discussing Australian BMX history and everything about it, and what Ross is doing to make sure it is looked after.  Please visit Ross'...

Buying your first home is a big commitment that is attached with a big $ figure, but imagine bypassing the home and heading straight to the backyard to see if the soil is worth building trails on.  That's what Josh Cernotta did, and it has led to one of the most amazing trail spots, as well as the most notorious jams in Australian BMX history.  Find out more about Josh's BMX history, as...

Logan Martin is arguably the most successful competitive freestyle BMX rider of this generation, if not of all time. Olympic gold medalist, multiple time world champion, too many X-Games medals to count, Logan has done it all and yet shows no hint of slowing down. Behind the gold medals and glory is a family man who is incredibly self-motivated to achieve the 'next level' in BMX... Even...

Back Bone Zone episode 56: What a fun episode! I take on the challenge of speaking with someone completely out of BMX, by speaking with an expert in their field - Kieran Walsh. Kieran is the owner of one of Australia's most prestigious Muay Thai gyms, Muay U, and their head coach. Through going to Kieran's gym, I have learnt a lot about the positive aspects of a very similar sport/cultur...

An absolute belter of an episode with Dr. Dave Camilleri, a researcher out of the University of Melbourne. A lifelong BMXer, Dr. Camilleri has spent the last few years studying the positive effects of BMX and its relationship to higher levels of creativity and mental health outcomes, releasing the "BMX For Life" Project with University of Melbourne: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/bmx-f...

It's been a break in between episodes and it feels good to be back at it. A lot of big events and changes to the world of Backbone, we moved across the country for one. It's all covered in here and it was great to jump back into another episode of the Backbone Zone. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this, or any episode. Hit us up with a comment below or on ins...

 Vote for Remy's X Games Real MTB part here!  https://www.xgames.com/events/real-series-2024/competitions/real-mountain-bike  Remy Morton is one of the most influential bike riders on the planet. While he might be known for his accomplishments in MTB, Remy is also one heck of a BMX rider and we have been mates for years. Remy has such a refreshing and creative way of looking at bike riding an...

 I had to have Dave on again. Dave Paterson, We Make Things' (the parent company of Wethepeople, eclat, Radio Bikes and many other brands) BMX product manager. I needed to take a deep dive into BMX geometry, the 22 inch BMX, part creation and more. Dave is extremely knowledgeable in all things BMX products and to be able to talk with him about specific things and share in new ideas in a publi...

Steve Crandall is one of the driving forces behind how BMX has looked for the past 30 years. Founder of FBM Bikes, one of the most influential BMX brands from the mid 90s through to 2020 and now moved onto Radshare, a non profit that helps share the stoke of BMX. If you're a BMX lifer, you know Crandall - and if you are new to BMX, look no further than to start your BMX education here. We spe...

Episode 50!! A special one with NORA Cup 2022 trail rider of the year Jay Hamilton. I met Jay last year during my trip to the UK for NORA Cup and all I can say is wow... Jay is a force within the UK and worldwide trail community and his energy for everything trails is inspirational. This conversation goes through a lot of Jay's life, his thoughts on trail building and so much more. This was a...

 Pat Freyne is a badass BMX rider originally from Warrigul, Victoria. Pat rides for Cult Crew and Eclat BMX and made the decision to move to the USA, which changed his life. Pat continues to be a force within the street BMX world, while making it happen on his own terms and pursuing a career in the photography and video world. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this, or a...