Ian Schwartz Moving on

1/4/2010

Ian Schwartz

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Words from Ian Schwartz,

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

This is definitely a sad day for Sunday and BMX.  Although we fully support Ian’s decision, it’s tough to know that one of the most creative and unique guys in BMX is moving on to different challenges.  I’ve always appreciate his take on riding, it’s always been smooth, effortless, creative and it felt good.  The thing I always got from his riding was that a trick looked good from beginning to end.  The whole thing seemed like it looked effortless not just the trick itself.  I’ve been lucky enough to have ridden with him so much over the past 5 years.  He’s definitely been a great influence on my riding.  Ian, you’ll be missed here at Sunday and good luck to you!

Jim Cielencki

Ian Schwartz

Ian Schwartz

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  • tomdon

    best of luck Ian

  • blake kelly

    hope it all goes good on the farm.

    best of luck-

    you will be missed

    (:

  • Russell Blake

    Wow, this bummed me out. Ian was one of the main riders that got me into BMX. I loved his unique style and his whole peaceful attitude towards riding. Good luck with whatever life will throw at you Ian.

  • Sean Zubek

    I respect Ian just as much as I respect Eli Platt… While they still love riding, they show that there is in fact more to life than just riding… Balance is key… Good luck to you Ian!

  • http://www.myspace.com crighter

    this sucks ..seeming i get my ian frame tomorrow in the mail. hope there isnt going to be a massive price reduction on em…but he is and will be one of my favorite riders..balance is deff the key…shit build some trails on those 17 acres…thats pretty close to my area….perfect land to have trails…being a vegaterian i would also love to run a farm and eat what i grow and live of the land…i got mad respect for him

  • Dean

    Totally bummed out by the news. Ian has been my favourite rider for years.

    Best of luck Ian; thanks for some very inspiring riding that helped me get more enjoyment out of riding my own bike.

    I have my fingers crossed that we might still see the odd bit of footage cropping up of him.

  • blaze davis

    this sucks , Ian has inspired me to keep on riding , hes the one who got me into biking pretty much , This sucks he’s leaving , hopefully he will keep on riding once in a while, his style of riding is soo sick , no doubt in my mind hes alot of peoples fav also , best of luck Ian , werd man

  • CreamTeam

    Ian Is My Dude Hes the 1 that influnced me to try out a freecoster n now iam inlove with thm i watched so many ian edits i can call every single trick out its crazy we all will miss you Ian n if u pick up your bike and have a camra around dont be shy to make a quick edit

  • http://www.facebook.com/jamesbones?ref=profile james turner

    DUDE I always thought you were the best biker ever im happy you moved on but your soo young and your amazing at life lol u should make one last vid for everyone and for you going away hope to see a vid soon
    best of luck to you!!!
    have fun!!!!

  • McFly94

    This sucks ass, such a sik rider, wish you all the best for the distant future

  • sam c

    :(

  • sunday21645264817

    ian we love you and your riding man you have infulcened the world bmx and you have infulced so many kids you have made best frame ever rode and helped so many people we all miss you but wont be forgotton you changed my riding and made me see what bmx is all about so best of luck man

  • Jimmy

    WTF… that’s stupid

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  • Josh

    Well, do whatever feels best I guest, and good luck Ian.

    P.S.- Will sunday discontinue the Ian frame? Or will it become Eric L.’s signature frame?

  • tyler

    good luck man

  • sammon

    thats great! sad too, but you gotta know when its time. smart man

  • Eric

    Ian is what got me into Bmxing, To the point where i bought a Freecoaster, And his Signature frame. (which by the way is awesome). To have the feeling he does about riding, i love his creative style and his take on riding. Like i said is what got me into Bmx after watching all of his video’s, So Ian if you ever get around to reading this, I thank you so much.

    PS: Good luck with the farm.

  • mike

    NO!

  • adamellis

    riding cant be the only thing a man can think about, good luck and thank you for all the inspiration and ideas on riding

  • dylan

    this sucks dick! why would one of the best BMX rides in history quit BMX?
    this is a bad mistake ian but i still wish for the best.
    SUNDAY! the team will never be as sweet as it was with you.

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  • Andretti

    I remember when I first started biking, I got a Sunday Ian sig frame not knowing anything about him, but I really liked the look of the frame. I looked him up and loved his style and based sone of the stuff I do off his style. such a bummer youre leaving, best of luck!

  • !!

    man someone had a GOOD tour guide through LA..

  • Caleb

    Ian,
    I may be calling for a job soon. I think this is really cool for you. You are (amongst a growing minority) ahead of your time my friend. Good luck.

  • bummed

    Ian is the greatest in my book, this is a sad day. I hope his farming endeavors work out for the best!

  • HUTCHO

    Dude, thats awesome, best of luck.

  • justin

    i almost cryed. but good luck ian i always loved you riding

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  • darren jones

    well i get it, doesnt mean you are done- in my case- and im no pro, i had to step back a bit and focus on a balance that allowed for getting work and wverything else done in life and still allow time to ride and hang with friends, if you are getting a large amount of land- that is many riders dream come true- you can build some sick shit to ride when you need to chill or get some riding in- i wish i would have bought an acreage, but the yard is coming along nice with a ramp for the new year- good luck free coastin roller!!!

  • callum

    I just bought up up and away and as i am just beginning i needed to have a favourite and he just left !

    Best of luck ian

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  • caleb sunday21645264817

    best luck man as isaid in previous farewell but all in favor of jam for plz comment

  • PJ

    wooosh…
    is it farmville coming to life?
    take care man. you ride good.
    well i guess, my 2nd wave ian frame will become a museum item

  • theo

    you will defenatly be missed but good luck with your future

  • Timmi

    Ian What a cool dude, to step back from the sickest bmx team to pharm Gods land. Beautiful! I wish you all thegraces life has in store for you. Your UUAA section was sick. You mjade a freecoastrer look cool. Who knew. Good luck and please keep us updated on your endevours. peace, love , empathy Tim

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    ian is a fucking homo , call him 614-806-0148

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    ian sucks donkey dick, whats with the gay adds!

  • http://hotboys.com tera ice

    me and ian 69ed it all the time! we’ve got footage!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • joe mamma

    you won’t be missed you fucking fag!

  • Nico

    To be a prorider smells shit : to ride bike is a game, not a job, not a way of life till death. We have to make something other, and keep time to play.
    Good luck Ian ! The way you are takin’ seems to be nice !

  • captain AZ!

    AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! So this means no third wave Ian? Maybe they should make a few in honor!

  • alex

    no more ian frames?

  • LandonP

    I’m sure he’ll be back.. After watching the documentary Food Inc. I feel starting my own farm too…

  • caleb sunday21645264817

    sirecly u r going to come to a website and waste time hating really and u r saying he is a fag

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    Damn noooo!

  • Chris P

    im gonna miss his awesome steez and chill attitude towards riding
    ian, you might not have realized this but your the inspiration to alot of peoples riding and your gonna be missed

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  • simon

    best of luck man

    (wats up with evryone dying, or leaving hese days?)

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