Josh Bedford, wall ride to gap over the fence and onto the tracks of the Midland Mainline. This was shot as part of Josh’s interview ‘ A Family Trait’ in Issue 16. Be sure to also watch the Mutiny’s feature length video Cool Story Bro and photo gallery, both during the same trip to Sheffield. Photography by George Marshall...
The Albion now offers an extremely limited run of exhibition prints of the Issue 17 cover. The photograph was taken on the road side during a recent trip in Argentina. • Exhibition quality matte print • Medium format film photograph • Very limited run of 10 • Each individually numbered • 50 x 50 cm...
The Albion Issue 17 – release date December 2nd 2013. Cover photography is by George Marshall Contents Video Days – Ben Lewis’ Early Sections Colts – Justin Henninger The Greatest – Timmy Theus Fact or Fiction? – Steven Hamilton Making Sense Of It All – Ty Morrow Diamond In The Rough – Gary Young ‘Process not the Paycheque’ – Steve Crandall The Albion is...
Like Trigger and his broom, we’ve all had parts that stand the test of time. Parts that have stood by us over years, unsurpassed by new models. Here Chris Doyle talks us through his five ‘game-changer’ BMX products that he trusts more than any other. 1. Dia Comp Tech 77 brake lever When I was...
Words and photography by George Marshall Some men are more than others. Some men are stronger, pack a harder punch, bed more birds, drive faster, raise more trophies, slam more shots and travel further in their pursuit of happiness. Some men have threesomes. Some men stand their ground with their chin raised high, no matter...
The Albion Issue 13 is now available to download and view online for FREE Cover artwork by Richard ‘French’ Sayer Issue #13 Features Drugs In BMX Soapbox – The Future of Southbank Pumped BMX – A Lesson in Entrepreneurialism Colts: Cory Wiergowski A Long Story Short – Jimmy LeVan Roofies: One Lap and No Crap with Sean Burns On The Shoulders Of...
James Newrick recently spent a few weeks in New York City. He filmed and recorded what was going on in the city around him using a super 8 camera and a dictaphone. There’s no riding here (you can see some photos from Adam’Wozzy’ Wasylenko here ) but it gives a great feeling of what it’s...
BMX products can often lack originality and are simply imitations of some other brands’ hard work. However, every year without fail the guys at Éclat manage to seemingly out of nowhere show off a range of products so original and innovative that leaves me thinking WTF? Since their inception in 2008 as Wethepeople’s high-end component brand, Éclat have...
Words and incidental photographs by Steve Bancroft Riding photographs by Brad McDonald, Mark Losey and Steve Buddendeck. Meeting The Miracle Man Dave Mirra has long been referred to as, ‘the most decorated rider in the history of BMX’. So when I arranged for him to pick me from my rundown $39 dollar-a-night motel on the outskirts...
The Albion has been reviewed by respected publishing blog Magpile. “Reading the magazine, it’s plain to see that the features don’t hold back. They delve deep into people’s lives and are not afraid to publish controversial pieces that talk about drug addiction or violence, and relationships within the industry to name a few. The...
Photographer Nathan Beddows was on hand in Austin to document Texas Toast and Noracup for us. Enjoy the photo gallery below.
The Albion is proud to announce the launch of Inventory. http://www.thealbion.cc/category/inventory/ Inventory is a new section of thealbion.cc dedicated to product Inventory will feature: In depth reviews of new, unique and innovative products Interviews with the product designers Retrospective articles on classic products Regular updates on a weekly basis by new Albion staff member Dave...
What is the perfect freecoaster? This question has plagued riders since the very birth of freestyle and the invention of the first hubs in the 1980’s, when riders would take a back-pedal or “Coaster” brake, and remove the braking part of the hub and leaving them with a seemingly magic contraption that would allow them...
We briefly caught up with Demolition’s owner, operator and legendary pro rider Brain Castillo to find out more about the current peg and it’s humble origins. With a new generation pushing street riding beyond reality, our bikes have had to follow suit. Many of the short-lived trends of yesteryear are now the staple components of...
Bigger, stronger, lighter. We take a closer look at Fit Bike Co’s 24mm Indent Cranks that are taking a twenty year old industry standard and turning it on it’s head. After the success of their Indent Cranks, last year Fit Bike Co surprised a lot of people when they released a new updated version that...
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For the last three years The Albion has held a jam the first weekend in October. This year we moved the jam to Dev’ Green Sheffield. ’Dev Jam’ was held on a thankfully dry autumn day. Thanks for everyone who turned up and Fathead for taking charge of the day. Special thanks to United, Eclat and...
For the last three years The Albion has held a jam the first weekend in October. This year we moved the jam to Dev’ Green Sheffield. ’Dev Jam’ was held on a thankfully dry autumn day. Thanks for everyone who turned up and Fathead for taking charge of the day. Special thanks to United, Eclat and Waller for supporting the day....
Hailing from the capital of the English Riviera, Torquay, Jason ‘Fooman’ Colledge might be a name you’re more likely to associate with being on the other side of the lens. But like many riders, his talents don’t stop with his bang tidy bike skills. Fooman has been a keen photographer for as long as I...
Kevin Kalkoff’s interview in issue 16 started in Cape Town, South Africa. Here’s the first shot from his interview ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’. Be sure to also look at this video and photo gallery from our time with Kevin. Photography by George Marshall Select the appropriate size and follow the links. 1920 X 1200 1680 X 1050 1440 X 900...
Kevin Kalkoff lives in one of the most beautiful places in Europe, Lake Annecy, France to be precise. For Kevin’s featured interview ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’ in Issue 16, The Albion headed to Kevin’s home of alpine mountains and lakes. As you’ll from this photo gallery and video, Kevin does everything with that certain extra something, an intangible...
In association with Vans Europe and Make It Happen, The Albion presents Kevin Kalkoff and his ‘Je Ne Sais Quoi’, an edit by Will Evans filmed during the shoot for Kevin’s interview in The Albion Issue 16. Kevin’s interview was shot in his home town of Lake Annecy France, and in the neighbouring areas of Switzerland. As you’ll...
For Issue 16 The Albion bedded down in Josh Bedford’s spare room in Sheffield. The first visit shooting for Josh’s feature ‘A Family Trait’ was a team trip for Mutiny Bikes who were getting the final clips for their year long video project ‘Cool Story Bro’, by Rich Forne. Here’s a photo gallery of that...
INTERVIEW: MARK VOS Words and photography by Aaron Zwaal Mark Vos is known by his friends as the raddest dude and father in Holland. He goes hard on every trick he does, he isn’t the cookie cutter street rider that likes flat ledges. He prefers to go big on a gap or on a wall...
