The Back Bone Zone

 Beatrice Trang and Angie Marino have both been a staple part of the BMX world for decades, finding their own way contribute to the BMX community through their own individual pursuits. They joined forces in 2019 to form the Bloom BMX; a website and brand that focuses on promoting women's BMX. I was stoked to speak with them about everything BMX, where they came from to get to the Bloom and wh...

 Episode 47: Jason Watts has been riding for Backbone for 10 years and has been a paid professional BMX rider for the same length time. His riding speaks volumes, but he is also deeply involved with the BMX industry, being team manager for Volume and Demolition, co-founding Fast and Loose BMX, as well as building skateparks across the world for BMX events through his ramp building company Universa...

 Episode 46: Zac Miner is one of Australia's most legendary street riders, putting out video parts that are revered as some of the greatest. I love speaking with Zac, he isn't afraid to go deep on subjects and this episode is no exception. 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 instagram:  Back Bone BMX: htt...

 It's been a hectic month and Tyson explains his absence, talks about ACT Jam, and makes comments on the recent Harold 'McGoo' McGruther Our BMX podcast (with Chris Moeller as co-host). Listen to that podcast here: https://ourbmx.com/unclicked-harold-mcgoo-mcgruther/ 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...

 Chris Doyle is without a doubt, one of the most legendary BMX riders on the planet - especially so in the trail world. Chris has had a career in BMX that has spanned two decades. I wanted to know what got him there, but also how he was able to move from professional BMXer, to finding a new career in real estate. Chris is one of my all-time favourite riders, so it was amazing to have the opportuni...

 With a new BMX facility announced for Canberra located within Stromlo Forest Park, Tyson talks over the project and how it came into fruition. 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 instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://www.instagram.com/peni_chillin Make sure you join Club Ba...

 Tyson is joined by Back Bone BMX co-owner Rhys Williams and team rider/T-1 team rider/Australian trail legend Russell Brindley to speak about Posh trails, their experience and why this BMX trail spot was so meaningful. RIP Posh.  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 instagram:  Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram...

 BMX is a lifestyle sport, but it can be one that suffers from other forms of cycling, like MTBing, stealing its thunder.  Tyson discusses why that might be.  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 instagram:  Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx  Tyson: https://www.instagram.com/peni_chillin  Make su...

 Colin Mackay was one of the first Australian BMX riders to 'make it' as a full blown professional BMX rider in the USA, turning what was going to be a 3 month trip, into now 18 years of BMX, now living in the USA. Colin is now working for Vans and taking care of the next generation of Australian BMX pros. We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this, or any episode....

 Jayden Fuller is a professional BMX rider for Colony BMX and a mainstay of the Australian BMX scene. J-Dog discusses his love of concrete transitions, what made him leave New Zealand, the BMX community and much more. J-Dog is such a positive dude and I loved this conversation. 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 i...

Ryan Lloyd is one of the best BMX riders I've ever seen, without question. Aside from going through a long 'career' as a sponsored, prominent Australian rider (that I had the pleasure of being team-mates with!), Ryan has gone on to create a charity, Lighthouse Youth Projects, with his mate and business partner Jamie Moore (formerly owner of BMX distributor Stowaway Distribution). We...

 Suspension is making it's way into BMX. Tyson gives his thoughts on it, as well as some current events, the upcoming ACT Jam video comp and a recap of the very recent Mid School BMX Jam. 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 instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://www.inst...

Many people in BMX have a strong opinion about Josh Irvine.. I sat down with him to try to understand why. We have an interesting conversation with all sorts of topics in BMX. I like Josh and I really enjoyed this conversation with him. 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 instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.insta...

 I speak to Dave Paterson, We Make Things' (the parent company of Wethepeople, eclat, Radio Bikes and many other brands) BMX product manager. Dave is extremely knowledgeable in all things BMX products and it was awesome to publicly share that, considering I've been working on several products - including my signature Wethepeople Chaos Machine frame - with him privately over the last 3 ye...

Cooper Brownlee is one of the hardest working guys I know, as well as an Australian BMX icon. Few have a passion for BMX and learning like he does, and from this he has forged a career in the BMX industry, as the 'right-hand man' of Colony BMX. 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 instagram:  Back Bone BMX...

Tom Boorman is a staple of the BMX scene in Australia, having owned and run Hell on Wheels BMX shop in Sydney from 2007 - 2020.  We talk about his life, riding and what it was like owning a BMX shop.  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 instagram:  Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx  Tyson: https:...

It's the holidays in Australia, Tyson discusses some recent topics within BMX, including his take on some of what was discussed in the Our BMX Podcast with Chris Moeller. Hope everyone had a ripping Christmas and Happy New Year! Watch that Unclicked episode in full here: https://youtu.be/6V1YgQpp-do We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this, or any episode. Hit us up w...

 Handlebar setup may have changed over the years, but it's making a comeback. Tyson gives his thoughts on it. 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 instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://www.instagram.com/peni_chillin Make sure you join Club Back Bone to build the BMX scen...

 Ego is a big thing in BMX, Tyson gives his thoughts on it. 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 instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://www.instagram.com/peni_chillin Make sure you join Club Back Bone to build the BMX scene in Australia! https://www.backbonebmx.com/club-back-b...

The BMX Freestyle National Championships were on at Rampfest on the weekend so we did a special episode of the Back Bone Zone with Chris Bierton and myself, as well as very special guests Pete Mackellar, Nate Mackellar, Mick Bayzand, Jason Watts & newly crowned National champion, Brandon Loupos. This episode was fun! We'd love to hear your thoughts on any of the topics on this, or any epi...

Tyson goes through some news and current events including his recent WTP Chaos Machine bike check and the upcoming World Championships in Abu Dhabi, then jumps into his 4 reasons why you should ride BMX.. and keep riding if you've lost the motivation.  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 instagram:  Back Bone...

 Dr. Roz Penfold is the owner of Atlas Physiotherapy and has been practicing physiotherapy for over 2 decades on some of Australia's elite athletes. She has also been a yoga teacher for over a decade, currently teaching out of her yoga studio Soulution Yoga.  We discuss her experience treating BMX riders (like me), she offers some insight into the role a physiotherapist can play, how yoga can...

 Chris Bierton is a die-hard BMX rider who has played a major role in organising BMX events not just in Australia, but worldwide. He has owned the popular Rampfest indoor skatepark since 2014 and has run the National freestyle BMX championships there since 2018. We spoke about his involvement in the BMX scene, as well as his future endeavours to grow BMX. For more info on the 2022 National freesty...

 The popularity of BMX is a talked about issue. How popular is too popular? Is BMX even popular? Tyson talks about this and what we can do about it.  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 instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx  Tyson: https://www.instagram.com/peni_chillin  Make sure you join...

 A recap of ACT Jam 2022 and the drama leading up to it. Pulled it off though and it was a successful event! 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 instagram: Back Bone BMX: https://www.instagram.com/backbonebmx Tyson: https://www.instagram.com/peni_chillin Make sure you join Club Back Bone to build the BMX scene in A...