Earlier today, someone who seems to be Ian Schwartz, left an incredibly long comment on the Mike Hoder Bike Check responding to the allegations that Catfish made about Ian Schwartz, basically being a dirtball. I’ve copied and pasted the statement after the jump, and it’s intense! He calls out everyone from me (like I fucking care) to Catfish, to the guy whose wife he apparently banged (spoiler alert: he doesn’t deny it). I’ve never had any involvement in this matter aside from previously, being friendly with both Catfish and Ian, and attempted to stay neutral even when I posted Catfish’s commentary. Ian, you may not like it, but you’re a public figure, and when another public figure calls you out for having sex with your friend’s wife, that’s news. Ian says to me
“Are you trying to be as hurtful to BMX as you can? Are you trying to see how shitty you can make it?”
Somehow this comment doesn’t seem to quite add up coming from someone who broke up a marriage with a kid involved. On the grand scheme of evil deeds, I think that screen capturing a Facebook status falls slightly below what you did, buddy. Would you feel this way if you weren’t the one being exposed? I can’t take you serious, I’m sorry. More after the jump.
UPDATE: It’s been brought up multiple times in the comments that perhaps I did something wrong by posting this. I’m sure you’ll assume, and you’re correct, that I think that’s stupid. There’s a good thread going here where I explain how I came to the decision to post Catfish’s comments and Ian’s response. Personally I don’t give a shit what any of you think and totally respect the fact that people disagree with me, but it’s an interesting discussion to have either way. Continue reading Ian Schwartz Fires Back! >
Jeff Z went and wrote up a great interview with Ian Schwartz regarding his move from BMXing to farming, and he even used all the photos from Ian’s Ride interview from a few years back (AKA the interview that set the world on fire by calling into question if landing into grass was legit). Personally I would have asked him if he feels that Farmville accurately represents the farming lifestyle, but that’s just me. If you missed it the other day, go check out my retrospective on Ian’s classic video parts as well.
Ian Schwartz moving on from BMX is sort of a bittersweet moment. On one hand, it’s good to see Ian moving on with his life and following his heart. On the other hand, it is sad to know we won’t be privy to Ian’s trademark creativity and style that he has always exuded through his bike riding. One thing is for sure, Ian’s mark has definitely been left on BMX and it is one that won’t soon be forgotten. I decided to put together a look at some of Ian’s most memorable BMX moments.
NOTE: I didn’t have a ton of time to write this so if I missed anything or you want to chime in, please do so in the comments. Continue reading TCU Exclusive: Ian Schwartz Retrospective. >
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.”
I’ve been sitting here for 15 minutes trying to write a good description of Ian Schwartz and I’ve yet to come up with anything decent. Ian is hard to describe. On one hand he’s by far one of the most innovative and progressive riders of all time (every video submission I watch where some kid creeps up a bank fakie at 2 miles per hour and does a tailwhip attests to this), but on the other hand, he’s got pretty much zero pretense about him and he’s one of the nicest dudes you’ll ever meet. If you roll up to a street spot that’s been heavily sessioned with Ian, there’s a good chance he won’t ride it, but then you’ll be riding down the street and spot something nobody else would ever look twice at, and he’ll think it’s the perfect spot to film a clip on. I hit him up a few weeks ago for an interview and luckily he was down. Walk with me.
Interbike is just about a month away. Now personally I find the idea of a few hundred BMX dudes standing around talking about bikes, looking at bikes, selling bikes and really doing everything except actually riding bikes (although, there will be a rail jam this year which is cool) pretty boring. But I do really look forward to seeing who wins the NORA cup. I love bike videos and getting to see who wins is always pretty exciting. Anyway, only pros get to vote which means 99% of you reading this have no say (which might seem kind of unfair until you remember how ridiculous the nominees were every year when it was based on reader votes), hell even the greatest BMX blogger alive (ahem) doesn’t get to vote. But I’ll be damned if that doesn’t mean I won’t be voicing my opinion. I’ve compiled a list of parts that I think might end up in the top 5, and some that I just think SHOULD. If you agree or disagree, be sure to comment and let me know. If you want to participate in a presumably, more well behaved discussion check out the corresponding TCUB thread. Walk with me. Continue reading Who Will Win Video Part Of The Year? >
Sunday just put this little edit up to promote their Triumph bars. Of course the Triumph’s aren’t anything new, but there’s some good riding in here from Ian Schwartz and Eric Lichtenberger.
New Eastern Trailer.
The Primo Scrap-O-licious Edit
Peg Leg/Dig Exclusive Fall Edit.
Troy Merkle - NOS
Lee Dennis In BMXFU's "FUTU".
