Radventure #13
Feelin' the winter chill?! Get on your bike! On Sunday June 19th we'll be rugging up and rolling out on a Brisbane city ride, meeting at 11am under the Story Bridge (Sth Side, Holman St). Join in for
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Radventure #12 - Brisbane City
Radventures are BACK! The first ride for 2015 (yeah, I know it's August!) will be a Brisbane city ride, meeting on Sunday, August 30th at 11am under the Story Bridge (Sth Side, Holman St). Join in for
Read more →Pushies Galore 2015
Brisbane's famous Pushies Galore bike show and swap is just around the corner! Full details have been released with the show now scheduled for Sunday July 12, 2015. It's always a great day with lots o
Read more →Radventure #11 - The 'Peninsula'
Radventure #11 heads to the Redcliffe Peninsula for a coastal cruise! Join us for a ride along the beautiful Redcliffe foreshore with stunning views of Moreton Bay.
Read more →Jim Melton Portrait
A new portrait commission - Jim Melton, BMX legend. Charcoal on archival paper, capturing the spirit and energy of this iconic rider.
Read more →Sept SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
The September SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet is on! Come along for another great day of vintage finds, great deals and great company.
Read more →Radventure #10 - The New Riverwalk
Radventure #10 explores Brisbane's brand new New Farm Riverwalk - rebuilt after being destroyed by the 2011 floods. Join us for a cruise along this beautiful riverside path!
Read more →Radventure #9 Video Edit
The Radventure #9 video edit is live! Another fantastic Brisbane riverside ride with a great crew of BMX bandits. Thanks to everyone who came out and made it a great day!
Read more →Radventure #9 - Brisbane City
BMX bandits in Brisbane City – August 10th, 2014! It's been a few months between rolls, but we're hitting the riverside bikeways again for Radventure 9! We'll be meeting at 11am at Captain Burke Park,
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July SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
New location! Don't miss the July swappy at our new Oxley venue! The 10th bi-monthly SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet will be held on SUNDAY JULY 27th . These events just get bigger and better
Read more →Women's International Flatland
Women's International Flatland BMX - celebrating the talent and skill of female flatland riders from around the world.
Read more →May SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
The May SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet is coming up. Join the SEQ vintage BMX community for another great day of finds, great company and BMX goodness!
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The Cover of ART BMX Mag!
I'm so stoked and extremely honoured to see my illustration on the cover of ART BMX magazine! The March 2014 issue is out today and also issue also features an interview I did with Luis Elías Beavides
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The Drop: Prody Anniversary Frame
A true piece of Brisbane, and Australian, BMX history; Colony's Anniversary re-issue of Clint Millar's Prody frame is one of two frame releases I'm seriously excited about this year! This is a limited
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Goodna BMX Comp Poster Artwork
I recently had fun of putting together poster artwork for the local Goodna Combined Sk8 & BMX Comp! The event is set to be a great day out - check out the finished poster at the bottom of this pag
Read more →Radventure 8 - Gold Coast
BMX bandits on the Gold Coast - April 6th, 2014! We're hitting the Southport to Surfers coastal trail again for Radventure 8! This time with a twist - we'll be detouring to Main Beach for a fish'n'chi
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The Fresh Prince of Colony BMX
For any of you who don't know this rad little dude with the famous pearly whites, Hardy the Puppy is the youngest and definitely furriest member of the Colony BMX family. Stoked to announce that my sk
Read more →Radventure #7 Video Edit
The Radventure #7 video edit is live! 36 bandits rolling 12.5km in the QLD summer sun along Brisbane city's riverside bikeways in Feb 2014. Another array of old school and mid school BMX eye candy and
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Legends & Stars - BMX Portrait Project
I've been kicking off most mornings in 2014 so far with a quick charcoal sketch, usually a portrait, and often BMX related… and sometimes, when I get carried away in the details and the hours fly by (
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Radventure #7 - Brisbane City
Don't miss the first Radventure for 2014! We're kicking off the year with a Brisbane city ride, meeting on Sunday, Feb 23rd at 10.30am under the Story Bridge (Sth Side, Holman St) for a bikeway ride a
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Charcoal Dust and Magic!
These first 6 weeks of 2014 have been a mad sketch fest! I've been drawing almost every day - from working drawings for design projects to commissions, portraits and illustrations - the majority of it
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Art BMX Magazine Photo Shoot
I had a blast tonight doing a photo shoot for an upcoming interview in the French magazine ART BMX! Super talented photographer Nic Suzor came up with some really cool stuff. It was fun shooting a nig
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The (Leather) Art of Sitting...
Ever since I finished the custom leather brogue style seat cover I made for the RAWR build last year I've wanted to do another and step up the madness! The old GT drop nose seat I had put aside for my
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February SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
Welcome back kids! Don't miss the first swappy for 2014! The 8th bi-monthly SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet will be held on SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9th . These events, hosted by the wonderful Theo Z,
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Lightning Lix Project
I've had so many BMX illustration ideas kicking around in my head for for a while now. Since I've started focusing more on flatland riding recently there's one particular concept that's fought it's wa
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December SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
Don't miss the last SEQ Swappy for 2013!! The 7th bi-monthly SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet will be held on SUNDAY DECEMBER 8th . These events, hosted by the wonderful Theo Z, just get bigger
Read more →Radventure #6 Video Edit
The video edit from Radventure #6 is up! 20 bandits rolling 12km along the beautiful coastal bikeway from Maroochydore, over Alexandra Headland to Mooloolaba beach and back on Australia's Sunshine Coa
Read more →The Gathering 2013 Video
Epic thanks to Theo Z and Samios foods for facilitating the inaugural SEQ Old School BMX Gathering bike show'n'shine event. It was an awesome day with great people and 120+ bikes on display! Thanks al
Read more →Radventure #6 - Sunny Coast Splash!
Sun, sea, surf, rad rides, good food and great company - Rad#6 on November 24th looks set to be the coolest Radventure yet! We're meeting at 11am at Maroochydore Rotary Park (on the west side of the A
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The Gathering - Vintage BMX Show
A handful of truly iconic Vintage BMX shows have come and gone in QLD in recent years, leaving behind a legacy of quality bikes and a special camaraderie. The SEQ Old School BMX Gathering is the new k
Read more →Unscene: History of Brisbane Freestyle (1985-95)
If you remember that moment the spanner came out and the trainer wheels came off, when that grown-up hand let go of your seat and you realised you could fly on your own; if you know what it felt like,
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October SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
Start going through those cupboards and boxes, the time to offload all those rare gems and spare parts is fast approaching! The 6th bi-monthly SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet will be held on S
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Radventure #5 - Bikes B4 Beers (and Bowls!)
We're amping up the family fun with this one kids, 11am Sunday August 25th = Radventure #5, BMX + lunch + barefoot bowls! I'm told the food at the Greenslopes Bowls Club is great - just what a pack of
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August SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
Empty the piggy bank and dust off those old parts boxes in the shed... the SEQ Swappy is on again! The fifth bi-monthly SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet will be held on SUNDAY AUGUST 11th . The
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A RAWR Winner!
There were some absolutely fantastic entries in the 2013 Pushies Galore BMX Build-Off. Some amazing imagination, creativity and accomplished execution going in to each unique build. The competition op
Read more →Rad #4 Edit - Seaside to Street Style!
Radventure #4 kicked off the Pushies Galore bikeshow weekend with a bang and a bunnyhop. Despite a precarious weather forecast, Sunday July 13th turned out to be a beautiful sunshiny QLD winters day,
Read more →The 'RAWR' Custom Pro on CycleEXIF
The RAWR Custom Pro is undeniably the most eclectic build I've done to date and, to that end, a build whose inspiration I owe to so many of my fellow builders, bloggers and photographers in BMX and be
Read more →Alive Like Johnny-5! LixBMX 'RAWR' Custom Pro Edit
After 2 months, 50+ hours of designing, filing, sanding, polishing, clearcoating, airbrushing, stitching, fabricating and assembling, with just one week to spare before the 2013 Pushies Galore bike sh
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Radventure #4 - Wynnum Coastal Cruise
Saturday July 13th = Radventure #4!!! A rad vintage BMX cruise to celebrate the Pushies Galore weekend and to include all those traveling from afar to be here for the show. There were some folk who we
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Getting Creative for Johnny Chopper
Julian from Griffin Engraving and I recently had the great pleasure of creating a prototype head tube badge for the legendary Johhny Chopper , boutique BMX manufacturer, here in Queensland. If you hav
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June SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
It's on again guys! THIS SUNDAY! Apologies for the short notice, the fourth bi-monthly SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet has been brought forward so as not to clash with the long weekend - it's
Read more →Radventure #3 Edit - City Bandits!
It's amazing how every ride has its own vibe and personality. No two are ever the same, even if the faces are. Radventure #3 was a peaceful, laid back ride with a warm fuzzy vibe. A great crew of 23 r
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Pushies 2013 BMX Build-Off
The cool cats at Pushies Galore have had a sterling idea to coincide with this year's bike show. A bicycle build-off ! And not just any type of bicycle... this is a BMX Build-Off ! Check out the build
Read more →RADVENTURE #3 - Bandits in Brisbane City!
We're doing it again kids! If you're a vintage BMXer in Sth East QLD and you're keen for a family friendly ride with fellow bandits, join us for Radventure #3 at 11am, Davies Park, West End on Sunday
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Pushies Galore 2013
Winter is fast approaching which, while it might mean trouble for the Starks of Winterfell, means awesome times ahead for bike lovers! The world-famous-in-Australia Pushies Galore bike show is just ar
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So You Wanna Be a Bandit?
When a design idea hits you of a Saturday afternoon, it's a good thing to have a stack of tshirt transfer paper and a few blank shirts handy. There's a feeling that you get when you're riding old scho
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Lost Your Head (...tube badge)?
If you've ever seen a beautiful head tube badge that's just the icing on the top of a perfect bicycle restoration you'll know how sad it is to see a classic frame that's without such crowning glory. H
Read more →Radventure #2 Edit - Gold Coast Bandits!
There are days you just know will stay with you as a happy memory for a long, long time. Sometimes they're sunshiny, sometimes they're by the seaside, most times they're in great company.... and this
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Radventure #2 - 'Bikes B4 Beers' on the Gold Coast
Radventure #1 was a raging success so we're doing it again! If you love vintage BMX and you're keen to get out for a relaxed roll with like minded folk head to the Southport Olympic Pool carpark (near
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April SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
The third bi-monthly SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet is happening April 14th 2013. These events, hosted by the wonderful Theo Z, just get bigger and better every time. Not only will find hidde
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Hey world, meet Ellie Chew!
I LOVE IT it when I stumble across talented female riders. Breaking into the BMX scene can still be a tough gig for girls, both physically and within the culture of the sport. But there's a strong cor
Read more →Josie Morway - Artist on Canvas.... and Bikes!
There's some contention that Josie Morway and I may have been separated at birth. The Rhode Island artist divides her time between design, painting (we share birds a favourite subject) and... wait for
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LixBMX Sketches Go Global!
The first lot of LixBMX custom build sketch prints are off the press and heading to Georgia, USA! I've had a lot of enquiries about my build sketches since I posted my first sketch of the Freestyler i
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Seat Art by Carson Leh
I get pretty excited when I discover individual artisans and boutique studios turning building, restoring and riding bikes into a creative experience. Needless to say I had a smile from ear to ear whe
Read more →Wearable Radness by Magnola BMX
If you wear your life on your sleeve, you'll know it's tough to find a wearable BMX that really makes the grade in design, size, material, practicality and strength. Previous sterling silver BMX charm
Read more →'Bikes B4 Beers' RADVENTURE #1
Dust off your riders, throw some Kendas on that carpet queen (if you're feeling brave!) and get ready to feel like a bandit again! The 'Bikes B4 Beers' Radventure Series of family friendly vintage BMX
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Roberto's Custom Powder
A good powder coat finish on a bike frame is like a work of art. It's hard to understand that until you've seen a frame freshly powdered by Roberto's Custom Powder. I've had two frames refinished by R
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February SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
The second bi-monthly SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet is all go! Come along on Sunday February 10th 2013 for another awesome day of vintage finds and great company hosted again by the wonderfu
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Inaugural SEQ Vintage BMX Swap Meet
It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here: the inaugural SEQ Vintage BMX & Bicycle Swap Meet is on like Donkey Kong! All thanks to a couple of top dudes by the name of Theo and Warren, y
Read more →The 'Bee Featured On CycleEXIF
The perfect reward for finishing my Bumblebee Koizumi build, a feature on Adam Leddin's brilliant CycleEXIF blog! Check out the article here: http://www.cycleexif.com/koizumi-madison-taipan Thanks Ada
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My Pushies Galore Fyx!
One of the highlights of this year's Pushies Galore (and there were a bunch!) was meeting the fabulous Andy White of bike culture website Fyxomatosis.com . Andy recognised me by my Healing Freestyler
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Pushies Galore 2012
The second annual Pushies Galore Bike Meet & Swap is set for July 14-15! I'm really excited about this show - I've heard nothing but great things about the inaugural event last year and the organi
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Bayside Bash - Freestyle Winner
The Bayside Bash was a fantastic event on all counts. Mad fun on the track, beautiful bikes in the show and great company all round. The organisers and club officials deserve serious praise for the th
Read more →Bayside Bash - OS BMX Show and Racing
If you're in Sth East Queensland get ready for what's set to be a rad day and a great opportunity to share some old school BMX love. If you've been dying to try out your retro ride on the track this i
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Sydney Old School BMX Easter Ride 2012
What a fantastic weekend! Absolutely one of the best BMX rides I've ever been on, and with a awesome crew. 67 old school riders kicked off on the morning of Saturday April 7th from The Pumphouse at Da
Read more →Healing Freestyler On CycleEXIF
Absolutely stoked to see my Healing Freestyler build featured on Adam Leddin's awesome bike culture and photography blog CycleEXIF.com. If you aren't familiar with CycleEXIF.com get along and check it
Read more →FatBMX.com Interview
An interview I did recently for FatBMX.com just came out today! Props to Lloyd Ramsay for his fun interview questions, it was unusually cool to talk about BMX alongside my other professional creative
Read more →Tiny Wheelies - A Lix BMX Comedy Short
Last weekend really felt like summer. I spent it up at Alex Heads (Alexandra Headland) on the Sunshine Coast staying with friends and family. James and I spent an hilariously fun couple of hours on Su
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