Ian Schwartz Off Sunday!
Really wasn’t expecting this one especially with there being no mention of it in his TCU exclusive interview. Check out his statement after the jump. Interested to see who takes his spot on Sunday Pro…
“Quitting riding to be a farmer is definitely an odd choice but not as odd as Day Day quitting riding to play Farmville full time.”
About 6 months ago I reached a point with riding that it just didn’t feel the same as it used to. Although its been a dream come true and I would never trade any of it, I’m certain it’s time for me to move on.
I was raised on a family farm and enjoyed it as a kid, but lost interest as I grew older and found other things. Well a couple years back I started to find enjoyment in the goings on of it again and began to read and learn about it. I’ve been able to meet and work with many area farmers and found an entire world of ideas and opportunities to explore. My family has allowed me to lease a small 17 acre field on our farm and I’ve begun implementing my ideas for responsible, respectful and productive food growing. I hope to grow (but not too big), either on our farm or on my own somewhere else in or around my hometown of Lancaster, Ohio.
I still love riding, and will continue to ride, just not in the same way as I have for the past 4 or 5 years. I appreciate the kids that have had nice things to say online and in-person, and I’ve had an awesome time with the guys on the team.
Take care,
Ian
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He will be back.
Damn….. GOOD luck IAN!
People move on,people need jobs.
good luck to the dude.
he has put his stamp on bmx and street riding and had one of the best video parts ever (props bio)
absolutely agree with u
this is a sad day in america
Time for Luc-E to come back and reclaim the crown.
I LOVE LUC-E. HE NEEDS TO GO BACK TO STANDARD AND BRING IT BACK!. (hes so old now theres no way)
luc-e is the shit, and not too old to keep riding… we need to see some new shit dude!
dame that just blew mind…..
cause your high
i wish
best of wishes to Ian in his further ventures. a great man knows not only when to come up, but also when to step down. cheers.
cheers to that my friend
Good, i’m glad.
Looks like everyone is quitting Sunday… wonder why….?
because jim is a faggot
brad(below). why would u say that i bet youve never even met him . and how the hell could u hate on the by far most inteligent marketing person in bmx.
Fake Brad above me sucks… Makes Real Brads like myself look better, but still…. you suck lower case brad…
fuck lower case brad
jim is a faggot who hates pool coping grinds.
yea fuck that lower case brad guy
sad sad day, good luck ian, and we all miss you up in the LHOOD.
Um, what?
time for craig p to get bumped up
agreed!
FUCK YEA!
He really left sunday to join me on Mongoose!
yo wish you fucking faggot….lets meet up so i can beat your ass again
Who the fuck are you? GTFO already.
HAHAHA shut up! your ass was DROPPED from Mongoose!
wow that came out of left feild, Grow weed !!! lol
just gunna say that
Thats whats up
agreed!
field of dreams!! *coughs
How High Movie Quote- “the fuck you mean if you build it they will come?” “i know you dont expect me to sell any peanuts out this bitch!”
Hes a smart dude figuring out to quit while hes ahead.
Ben Hennon to take his spot on Sunday? Ha!
100% agree
Wow…well so much for one of the coolest dudes on a bike with a rad frame to boot
good for sunday, that dudes lame… seth P?
Woah, that came out of nowhere.
Good luck dude!
Does it mean we can now land on grass?
only if he grows it.
but for real, good luck to you, ian.
I bet 5 bucks that ben Henon will join the team!
wow dude.. total bummer
i know a few kids about to cry
im about to cry
! he was my v=fav. rider and had super bike control!
Welcome to the team, Ian!
Seriously, good luck man. Always seemed like a stand up guy.
Good his frame was rubbish anyway,worst bike i ever rode.
That is so fucking awesome! I’m glad to hear that he’s interested in working on alternatives to mass-produced and industrialized food sources. Now the trick will be remaining fiscally/politically responsible and do so in an economically ravaged state without accepting any subsidies.
How tired are you after typing that? Give me a break… hahaha
Food inc, omnivore’s dilemma, Food inc
haha I ment and Future of Food
That Food Inc movie is fucked. Everyone should see that
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i’m a toolbag!
ian schwartz is washed up. goodbye douchebagg!!!!
This is so sad. i just got his frame n love it. this sucks. it feels like he died or something.
Its not like the frame will disappear.
nobody bought the frame anyways , its on sale through sbs for $139
What a shock he didn’t tell you in your weak fucking interview.
i could cry right now.
me too………..
=…(
never liked the guy anyway…seemed like he stopped caring after the first lotek mixtape.
I don’t think he ever really “cared” . I’ve ridden with the guy for the last probably 10 years and he never once seemed like he cared if he made it big. And when he did he was just another dude riding his bike. I’m sure being a Pro is fun and all, but not for everyone.
Actually come to think of it, he’s the 3rd big name from Columbus area to drop off.
Steven Hamilton (his mind dropped off)
Eli Platt
now Ian
columbus aint poppin
columbus is poppin
I Ian Sportz and I’m Chad Shackleburg.
Columbus is fallin off! lol wheres all the young guns from there to bring it back!?!
i’m a home wrecking fag, so what!
go grow some weed for a hot minute then just hang… fuck bmx
sad day but this leaves room for a youngin to come up on sunday
cough craig (manboy ) passero
hmm
Mr. Arkus better be put on Sunday pro! That dude shreds!
we was one of my favorite riders, indeed a sad day
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Bobby Delaat should be on Sunday pro
bobby delaat should be on on the sunday site more than tom arkus bobbys way more fun to watch ride than arkus is
I’ve been riding 18 years and Ian’s frame was just garbage,uncomfortable to ride,and dented in two weeks. That bike made me not want to ride anymore. Im back on a FIT
this is really interesting stuff. do you have a diary or something i could read as well?
lmfao
sounds like you accidently bought a eddie frame with sunday stickers…
You can read the new Dig Issue the Colors Article actually. or http://www.delcobrand.com
No way, I call bluff, I bet he’s gonna be riding for stranger.
haa everytime i chill with day day that ni66a is always crackin on somebody… funny dude
life is crazy = ]
all the good things to ian
It really amazes me that you guys think of ian schwartz is a washed up, lazy bmxer, thats totally full of him self. The people that think that are the young generation obviously, because all they care about is image and who has the tightest pants. YOU SEE WHEN YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE NOT CARING WHAT OTHERS THINK ABOUT YOU OR NOT FOLLOWING TRENDS PEOPLE HATE YOU FOR IT. Its sad really. Fuck this young generation of “bmxers” go 180 off 5inch curb fagots.
you are the one labelling people BMXers by your standards.
goin for 3rds…do people seriously still talk/bring up tight pants…its v necks now…which is worse.
Saying the young only care about image and that’s why they can’t say Ian Schwartz is washed up, doesn’t make any sense generally.
But especially because Ian has a tribal tattoo (what a great trend that was), tight pants, v-neck shirts, slammed stripped seat, pegless, freecoaster, etc, etc…
As if Ian doesn’t follow trends…
I don’t care either way but think before type, come on.
bummer high
so hes quiting to becoming a farmer
hes still rides alittle bit it said in the interveiw
i hope he’s gonna do something more then grow corn/soy bean/ red wheat on those 17 acres, cause that wont pay for nothing.
you can make more money not growing corn then you can riding bmx..
wheres the weeeed at?
hes growing pot. clearly.
noooooooooooo! ian! noooooo!:( im pissed now godamit…….. ihope he comes back.
were gunna miss you bro. best wishes
now thats how you go out with style.
:””””’(
corey bohan is on sunday
damn Ian
why quit you could of done interactively on facebook
CHARLIE CRUMLISH SHOULD BE ON SUNDAY PRO and everyone knows this. Crumlish was better than Ian 5 years ago and sure is today.
Nooo. I’m gonna miss seeing footage of this guy. Big fan of his riding. Good luck, man.
dude was bad,love his riding. bumbed cant see any more
Can I have your old poverty free coaster?
he sure went out with a bang though, his sunday part(s) was AMAZING there is so much progression in that section to last for the next ten years.
thats pretty wild
Ian, thanks for all of the motivation the years, but most importantly thank you for staying true to yourself and riding the way you wanted to. I think many people would agree that you sections are ahead of there time and that you have done a lot for the sport of bmx. Good luck, and hope to see a few clips at least in the future.
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The pursuit of knowledge can drive a man insane. The pursuit of happiness can lead a man to internal happiness. I would rather be Ian sitting on a farm looking at one of the greatest accomplishments then be a faggot with tight pants wondering what Garrett Reynolds will do next. Ian I think you have reached what the most intelligent men call happiness. Congrats Sir.
The pursuit of knowledge can drive a man insane. The pursuit of happiness can lead a man to internal happiness. I would rather be Ian sitting on a farm looking at one of the greatest accomplishments then be a faggot with tight pants wondering what Garrett Reynolds will do next. Ian I think you have reached what the most intelligent men call happiness. Congrats Sir.
go fuck yourself lou
goodluck dood ur still my fav rider nd that will never change
you mother fuckers act like he just died. he doesnt want to be a professional anymore big deal im sure hes going to still ride his bike and have a fun life chill
good luck man. best rider EVER!
this will catch on like every other new trend ian sets :’)
good luck ian!
you´ve done a lot for bmx!
Good luck dude!
I met Ian once and I have to say that this doesn’t surprise me. He is an intelligent guy who knows he can do many things with his life. I wish him only the best.
good luck, ian. glad to see someone that realises there’s more to life than bmx.
this one almost got as much comments as the “who’s got the best tables in bmx?”
Stay away from GMO’s Ian.
I would be psyched eating a meal with all food grown by one of the greatest bmx:ers of all time.
very respectable move
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PIIIIIIMO!
Hope there still will be time for some riding and filming in the future from this amazing guy!
to the guy that said ian follows trends, ian created all the trends you just named, learn who created what, the rest are followers. best luck goes out to ian, he was ahead of our time, like it or not he was the reason alot of you ride the way you do. columbus has produced talented riders, but seems even smarter people.
our dream is finllay coming true, for now on SUNDAY will be for church and tending to are tomato plants.
maybe your dream should be going back to school since you can’t type. or will being a farmer’s wife be your excuse not to?
p.s. just bein an ass have fun with the farm
i eat hotdogs raw
who is this guy?
Cheers man,good luck in your new job and thanks for everything you did for bmx
Good luck ian! you were awesome and inspired me
Farming is to grass, doesn’t count sorry Ian, you taught us that one.
i love banging my step mom!
why not really. nothing weird about that
its about time companys stopped paying some fuckin bum that cant ride a fuckin bike. this dudes a clown brought the real hardy hardy of riding out of the game fuckin kook. fruit booter on two wheels. are you kidding me hes been couch surfing for 10 years its in his interview in ride about him bein a fucking bum a drain on soceity and his family lets him “lease” 17 acres?????? fuckin SPODE!!!!!!!!!
Nothin but playground bitches here. Ian brought a new concept to the freecoaster riding scene and stitched a pegless element to it too. He had a unique way of riding and pretty much came up with that 1 thing that you’d never think of doing. Good luck with the farming thing man. Fuck the faceless bitchers.
BARNYARD EDIT! donkey hops and chicken gaps! fakie turkey plants to half cab barley plant! GONNA BE EPIC
ian is a very inspirational rider to me
this sucks
but i wish him the best of luck
BOBBY DELAAT IS TAKING IAN SCHWARTZ’S SPOT ON THE SUNDAY PRO TEAM!!!!!!!!