Yep, the young kid from Tuggeranong turned BMX phenom adult, Jack Gruber, has just released this amazing video, A While Between Drinks. Jack moved from Canberra to Melbourne a few years ago now and we miss him! His transition of moving to Melbourne was greeted with some heavy lockdowns, which didn't make it a very friendly environment for going out riding you bike - let alone filming a video part. Jack got it done though and the result is a super polished video part, that everyone should watch! Jack has a very creative eye, which has transferred from his riding into his profession; Jack is now ..read more

The new Troy Lee Designs full face helmets have arrived for 2024 and as usual, they do not disappoint. If you've been using a TLD lid for a while, you'll know that the D4 Helmet is their blue ribbon offering. Used by everyone from World Champion BMX racers, to the wildest Freeride MTBers (like our mate Remy Morton), the Troy Lee D4 offers up the highest level of protection and features of just about any full face helmet on the market. Amongst the regular Carbon ($1099.99 AUD) and Composite ($789.99 AUD) D4 full face line up, Troy Lee have added a new D4 style for 2024 - a version called the Tr ..read more

Just wanted to share with you the greatest of all time, Mike Aitken. Mikey is a huge inspiration here at Backbone. His style on and off the bike, his attitude, his trick selection, his bike setup... Mike Aitken influenced BMX in a way that would be hard to replicate. In fact, we're sure no one has influenced BMX like Mikey has, since. His influence has been talked about down to 'what jeans does he ride in' and calling kids who copied his look 'Faiken's'. Mike Aitken fandom really was that large. I really cherish that I was able to be a teenager growing up watching Mike Aitken. His sections in ..read more

It's mid February and we've already been pumping here in Australia with BMX events. Already this year, we have run the first ACT/NSW Freestyle State Championships. Last weekend I spent the weekend in Melbourne to commentate and take part in the BMX Freestyle National Championships. Today (Feb 17) we are helping to run a BMX jam at Woden skatepark, organised by the one and only Troy Harradine! Then in two weekends time (March 2), Dylan Lewis and Adam Hough are running a jam at Brunswick skatepark in Melbourne! The week after that will be the End of Summer Jam at Wallsend skatepark in Newcastle ..read more

In a world dominated by screens and virtual realities, you can see how kids can get lost in the captivating landscapes of video games. While gaming undoubtedly has its ups, there's a compelling case to be made for embracing a more physically engaging alternative – BMX riding. We’ve got the lowdown below on why dropping the control and getting your hands on a BMX bike is the real game changer.. Read on: 1. Physical Activity and Health Benefits: One of the most obvious advantages of BMX riding over video games is the physical activity it involves. Riding a BMX bike is an excellent cardiovascula ..read more

Hold on tight as we cruise through the BMX journey – from my childhood antics to becoming a BMX-loving dad. Picture a five-year-old version of me eyeing his first BMX, a makeshift beast that ignited a lifelong passion. The year was 1981, where Canberra's BMX scene was booming, and homemade tracks were the norm. Now, let's talk about the real game-changer: the kids BMX bike. The most popular balance bike of all time, the DK Nano In 2009, the scene evolved with the introduction of balance bikes – the perfect prelude to the kids BMX revolution. These bikes redefine the learning curve, allowing ..read more

The biggest BMX event of the year in Australia is over for another year It's been just over a month since ACT Jam 2023. It was the best one yet. Big trails, epic street course and a ripper video premiere of the top 8 videos. I couldn't be more stoked on how the sense of community is in BMX right now; everyone makes the trip to Canberra from all parts of the world. We even have riders travel from literally the other side of the world (England) to just be here for ACT Jam. Wild riding went down and as always, a core value of ACT Jam is to have the every day rider, or the young hot shot, rub shou ..read more

Boost Mobile ACT Jam 2023 November 10/11/12 Details of this year's ACT Jam is here! One of the biggest BMX events in the world and it's tenth year running, this year the Boost Mobile ACT Jam will take place at a purpose built trail and ramp course at Stromlo Forest Park, Canberra's premiere cycling park. Expect the world's best riders shredding two courses that's never been ridden before. It's going to be incredible. The trail course will feature an Elite trail line full of the most legit jumps you've ever seen. There will also be an amazing 'blue' tabletop line that will be roll-able, but sti ..read more

Last month I was lucky enough to spend 7 days traveling to the UK and Germany, after I decided very last minute to fly across for the NORA Cup - after finding out I was nominated for trail rider of the year ..read more

Fast and Loose BMX shred master Corey Walsh is a 100% animal. You've probably heard a million times when reading about BMX videos, 'this is a must watch', but anything Corey is doing, you've just got to set aside some time to watch it - hopefully with a big screen, and the music turned up. There's a bunch of Canberra footage in here, including spots that you'll never see again, as well as new tricks on famous spots like the Kambah U-Pipe. What's most interesting about this Corey Walsh BMX video, is it's almost entirely DIY spots, pools, or weird transition sculptures.. Does that mean that this ..read more