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Here’s part 2 of Ian Schwartz’s amazing Up, Up and Away section! Definitely a section that will stand the test of time! BMX will miss his unique view on spots, bikes and tricks. Enjoy!
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There’s a lot of subtlety in Ian’s riding that makes everything he does look so effortless. His Up Up & Away section was no exception. He collected so much good footage that it ended up being split into two sections for the DVD release. Above is the first section and you can download it to keep on your hard drive or if you’d like, you can download an iPod/iPhone version to take with you on the go.
Ian Schwartz interview on RideBMX.com. Photo by Jeff Z.
Ian Schwartz telling it like it is. Jeff Z does a very good and candid interview with Ian about his departure from the BMX spotlight. Go over to the Ride site and read it!
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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
Fooman has joined the UK Sunday team! This is his all Black Magic Ian Schwartz signature bike that he just got built up. Good style and a great mix of tricks makes him perfect for the team. If you don’t know him then you might remember him from this EDIT! Read the mini interview with him after the break!
Check out Eric Lichtenberger’s latest advert with his wire riding balancing act style of riding. He’s got a very unique style whether it’s his Ride BMX cover with him 180ing through some narrow gap or this up the wire to fakie into the bank. Eric will definitely surprise you. Come back to the site tomorrow to see Eric’s latest web video. Photo Jeff Zielinski
Here’s a mini Sunday Friends! From Post-It Note yellow Ian Schwartz frames to Black Magic Second Waves, there’s some good looking bikes here. These guys know what’s up! Check out the Sunday Friends section in full screen now! Just click in the upper right hand corner.
Eric Lichtenberger has been all over the place these past two days. He sent me this photos of his post-it note Ian Schwartz frame built up with white Triumphs and Morning 2.1 forks. Yeah, they both come in white along with a bunch of other colors. He had that awesome tailwhip wallpaper up over on the RideBMX sight yesterday and if you are going to be around Woodward West this week then you will be able to ride with him. He’s on his way there right now! And if you are a camper at Woodward West and really lucky then you might win yourself a brand new Sunday frame. We gave away a bunch of frames last year at Woodward West and we are doing the same this year.
Here is a little web video staring Ian Schwartz, Eric Lichtenberger and Kurt Rasmusson promoting our Triumph bar. The Triumph bar has been in our line up since we started back in 2005, it is a staple and the workhorse. So many people have ridden them and I bet there are more that haven’t. 41 Thermal heat-treated and multiple butted with an 8″ rise, 12 degrees backsweep and 1 degree of upsweep. Available everywhere!
