- The Rumble at ECT went down this past weekend, and there are some pretty good pictures over at BViewmedia.comif you wanna take a peak.

- The Myspace for BMX has been up for a few weeks now, if you're not hip to www.interbmx.com go check it out. You can create an account, much like myspace, but it's cooler b/c it's all BMX riders.

- Here are a few new photos...


Some of the Toledo crew took a weekend trip this past weekend. Here's Ben Stalets feeblin' a ledge in the deep parts of southern Ohio. Photo by Chris T.


Troy got a flat before he could pull this wallride, but the photo is pretty sweet.


The Gremlin gettin' his grind on at the Victoria's Secret headquarters.


If The Gremlin can't grind it, he'll manual it!


Fecke's trails are lookin' good. This is James from New Carlisle enjoying the trails.


Tony Cherry at the trails.

- The trailer for the 6th installment of Shook, "It's On", is up over at http://www.shookin.com. Go check it out, looks like it's gonna be another good one.

- It looks like the The Ramp Shack is coming along nicely...












- This had to hurt, but I'm guessing he landed smooth as butter. www.fitbikeco.com

- The Take is hosting "The Rumble" at ECT this weekend. Go if you can. www.thetakeonlife.com

- Road Fools 15 is underway and just passed through Ann Arbor and Detroit. Check www.propsvisual.com and www.fbmbmx.com for photos and updates.

- Casey Longshore called to say that Season has begun to branch out from the "all street image" and has added Nathan Powell to the team. Casey said he's going to be workin' with Nathan on some newer and lighter products. In other Season news, Jon Bechtold, Troy Merkle, and Casey are heading to St. Louis for the weekend to film for the Perspectives DVD, which Nathan will also have a part in. More news on the DVD soon.

- I wrecked my ankle on a rail in downtown Toledo Tuesday evening. It's fat, purple, stiff, and hurts. I'll be hobblin' around with crutches and an air cast for a few more days, and off my bike for some time. So you'll probably see more updates while I have nothing better to do then lay on the couch watching the story of heavy metal on VH1. So if you've got news or photos, send em to bud.perspectivesbmx[at]gmail.com.

- This past Saturday there was a best trick contest at TRP, and from the sounds of it, things got kinda crazy. Jason Suchan over at www.bmx.cc has uploaded a story and some pictures and video clips. Head over there to read about it and see Dane Wild do a wallride gap to rail.

- Micreation has some sort of deal or sale in their online store right now, as well as a really good commercial featuring Tony Neyer up on their website. Check it out... micreation.net

- Take a look at Troy Merkle's ride: bike check.



The Merk Man workin' on his hang-five maneuvers. Photo by Foiles.

- 180's Skatepark in Huber Heights is having a BMX lock-in Sat. May 20th from 11pm-7am. I imagine this is an 18 and under event, but check www.180skatepark.com if you're interested.

- Peg Leg Clothing has a new edit up here. If you're not familiar with Peg Leg check them out at www.peg-leg.net.

- Troy sent over some new flicks...



The Gremlin

Casey Longshore

Tony...

Tony...

Tony...

Tony Cherry!

- More events...
1.The Glass City Flat Jam is goin' down at Bowman Park on Saturday, June 3rd. Things will start around 1pm, and run until whenever. It's not limited to only flatlanders, though. So if you've got some ramps, a grind ledge or rail, bring it out. Contact Tim Koehle at 419-810-7710 if you have any questions or want more information. click here for the flyer.

2. There is going to be a Diabetes Benefit at the Flow on May 20th from 3-5pm. Show up and you just might win some free prizes. Check www.ridetheflow.com for more info.

3. The Take is putting on a pretty rad contest at East Coast Terminal in Binghampton, NY on May 27th. Check www.thetakeonlife.com to read more about that.

- Season has just picked up distributors in 18 more countries and has new products coming out this summer. Keep a check on their website (www.seasonbikes.net) for more details. Also, be on the look out for an interview with Casey Longshore about Season in an upcoming issue of BmxPlus! Casey and Troy have also been sending over some photos that should be up next update.

- Here are some new photos for now...

Nathan Powell, barspinning the spox in his yard.


Big 'ol fuf!


Backyard curved wall to whip.




Nathan has a little bit of street credit too.


Nathan and I met up with Dane Wild up in Michigan the other day, and Dane had lots of fun on this shady "half rail".


Over icepick.


Eric Halka grinding a rail in downtown Toledo.

- Taylor Foiles has been enjoying his new flashes and has come through with some hot new photos. Check these things out...


Ryan Howard 180'n over the first stage of the rail and into a plywood landing.


Barspin on a makeshift bank by Matt Skaggs.


Crooked grind on a bench, Ryan Howard.


Bench to bench gap by Nick Wooten.


Now this is street! Look at that pile of garbage turned into a riding obstacle... Ryan Howard, puttin' it to use.


The new featured photo...

- There's a new park goin' up in Minnesota that may not allow bikes, so the locals are lookin' for some help. Head over to MNBMX.com and sign the petition. Hopefully the petition will persuade the owners to let bikes in.

-Zach Smith was kind enough to send in updated photos of The Flow V2.0...






- Eric Halka also sent in some pictures of lil Eric K, and Cody Lambert sent some of himself shreddin' the Wapak park.


Eric K. icepickin' some jersey barriers.


Lil Eric again, with a wallride up to barspin on the Rossford banks.


Cody with an X-up gap from the quarter.


Mr. Lambert fastplantin' the quarter.


- We've got some stuff cookin' up for ya, keep in an eye out for more photos, videos, and some bike checks in the next few updates.