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Chad Bautista

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dirt jumper/skatepark local▫️BMX racer 41-45 X
▫️21 Tacoma TRD off-road 🟥🟧🟨
❤️ @bones_bythe_bay ❤️

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The last event at @woodwardwest was a wild one. So good to see so many old riding buddies and as always to meet even more bmx people. Thanks @c10__ken for making me go 😆
#bmx

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September was poppin 🍿

@monsterenergy
@kaliprotectives
@securechoicelending
@kmcwheels
@doji_shades
@alienationbmx
@khe_bikes
@themendid
#bmx #bike #bikes

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“Style Technique Flow” I’ll say it @c_btsta_44 has the best turn downs in NorCal 🎥 @samarcarrillo #bmx #stylematters #STF #StyleTechniqueFlow

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⛓️COMMITMENT⛓️

[Part 1]

Two weeks ago, I woke up and logged on to unknowingly find myself on the cover of Silent Magazine. I was in total shock - grateful, humbled, and deeply appreciative of the people who helped make it happen. I’ll admit, I laid in bed, shed a tear of happiness, and woke my girl up to share my disbelief. It was after all 5:45am… sorry babe.

Earlier this year, I met Dave Rollans after several conversations with Dan Romeo about his photography. I’d been admiring his work from a distance, and once we finally met, it was clear Dave and I were going to click creatively - on and off the bike.

Not long after, we found ourselves having a session at Davis College, collaborating on shooting a wallride. That vibe quickly carried over into text threads and DMs exchanging ideas, gear, shots, and our shared love for creating something from nothing.

Dave mentioned he had a goal: to capture BMX photos to submit to a magazine. His drive to make that happen was inspiring. I started thinking about setups, spots, and riders who could help bring that vision to life.

Long before I met Dave, I had a session with friends at Elk Grove Skatepark (shout out to my NorCal dudes). My eyes wandered over to the nearby basketball courts where I spotted a hoop that looked… rideable. I immediately thought of the 2011 Eric Lichtenberger Sunday Forecaster ad - this was absolutely a nod to him. His riding has always been an inspiration.

For months I was asking dudes, “Hey, would you be down to drop in on this?” usually accompanied by a Google Maps screenshot. No one bit. Then Ben Guinn looked at me and said, “Why don’t you do it?”

That got in my head. Would I? Did I even want to? It seemed terrifying.

Then Dave entered the picture. I showed him the spot and said, “I’ve been thinking about this. Been trying to get someone to drop in on it. Would you want to shoot it?”

Before long, I found myself being talked into it. Not just by Dave and the homies, but by my own conscience.

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#bmx #norcalbmx #ourbmx #bmxlife #sacbmx #bmxbike #norcal

@vansbicyclecenter @fullfactory @odysseybmx @cultcrew @bsdforever @sandmbicycles @animalbikes @silent.str

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New @gsportbmx rear rim laced up to the current hub for @c_btsta_44 .
We built this frame up for him awhile back I am really digging that flat tan. Dude knows how to make a bike look good! Looks good sitting there, and even better in a clicked table.
Who needs their wheels tuned up or rebuilt? I would guess more of you than ya think! Holler at me for some service and get some extra speed.
Thanks for svpportin Chad!

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⚡️Still buzzing from this past weekend!

Massive thank you to everyone who came out to Condon for the final session. The turnout, the energy, the riding — everything about the day was incredible. Whether you traveled hours to be there, brought out the groms, threw down in the battles, or just came to be part of it, you made it special.

Huge shoutout to @vansbicyclecenter for holding it down with support, logistics, and love for the scene. And big respect to the photographers who captured the magic: 📸 @cinedar @theandyfitz @jdartwrk

The riding was unreal and the vibes were even better. This community is something else — thank you for showing up and making memories that’ll live way longer than the concrete.

Also, major thanks to everyone who grabbed some Blue Collar BMX gear during our first product launch — your support helps fuel more NorCal jams like this. We appreciate you shredding with us from the start!

🪦 RIP CONDON FOREVER

📣 Feel free to tag your crew and share your clips!

⛓️#CONDONCOUNTDOWN⛓️ 
#BlueCollarBMX #BMX #NorCalBMX #SendIt #GrassValley
@vansbicyclecenter Dave Rolland’s Group Shot @ GV Park

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“Start The Function” hit up some homies meet up and ride some bikes. 🎥 @samarcarrillo #bmx #STF #StartTheFuntion #bikesarefun #stf #lovewhatyoudo #rideeverything #outside #treasureisland

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Something a little different and fun! Do you guys think I should make this a series? Let me know!
@monsterenergy
@freeagentbikes
@kaliprotectives
@softopper_co
@alienationbmx
@khe_bikes
@themendid
@securechoicelending
@vansbmx66
#freeagentbikes
#bmx #bike #bikes

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Early Halloween and bikes bikes bikes with lights lights lights! And ran into some friends from ‘89 - ish… 🤙🤙#santarosa #santarosatacotuesday #bikelife #oldfriends #etphonehome #homestead #alden

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Early Halloween with E.T. and bikes bikes bikes with lights lights lights! And ran into some friends from ‘89 - ish… 🤙🤙#santarosa #santarosatacotuesday #bikelife #oldfriends #etphonehome #homestead #alden #homesteadbicycles

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September stuff!

#loamyhomies #loamyandloose #mtb #bmx

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