Here's a special treat for everyone. Not a lot of people know this, but Jimmy Levan isn't just an iconic BMX pro. He's also the respected owner of Metal Bikes, and a visionary videographer.
Remember Metal's severely underrated first video Faded Glory? Jimmy filmed and edited the majority of that. Same goes for Metal's second video, Dead Bang. Anyway, a few months ago, Jimmy got in touch with an idea about filming his hometown scene of Louisville, KY. (Jimmy returns to the 'Ville a few times a year, and he was eager to ride and film with the new crew of riders that has emerged in the area.)
So after a few months of back and forth, Jimmy sent over the following video, and it's really good. It features a ton of Louisville area riders riding the 'Ville's unique spots, and it's straight from the dude that probably motivated everyone in the video to pick up a bike in the first place.
Next up for Jimmy, aside from starring in a bank heist movie set in Berlin, Germany, is directing music videos. And as with all things Levan, the sky is the limit. So enjoy Levan's Louisville, and let's hopefully stay tuned for more. Thanks Jimmy.
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Brian Tunney
This is Brian. He lives in Jersey City, rides BMX bikes often and somehow ended up in the X Games a few times. Facebook him if needed.
Cody York
From Cleveland, Ohio, Cody was raised on a steady diet of backyard jumps and skateparks and his photos have graced the pages of Ride BMX, BMX Plus!, Ride UK, and Dig magazines. Got something to share? cyorkphoto@me.com
Mark Noble
Mark is from the U.K., and has over 28+ years experience in BMX. He has launched, published, edited and written for more BMX mags than you can shake a bike at. He also runs Deluxe BMX.
Nick Ferreira
Nick Ferreira is a BMXer, photographer and zine maker from Taunton, MA. He has been extolling the merits of tucks and tabes in print and online for the better part of the past 10 years.
Pat Nugent
Born and raised on Long Island, the only outlet to BMX that Patrick grew up knowing was racing. For a while, he got into all those weird forms of BMX, but eventually returned to the race scene. He enjoys shooting races and snaking practice laps.
Steve Crandall
Hails from Ithaca, NY, created FBM in '93, paints pictures of eggs, soup and pigeons in his spare time, throws down a mean tabletop.
