RIP DYLAN RIEDER

You don’t have to be a skateboarder to know who Dylan Rieder was. His influence echoes throughout the worlds of scootering, BMX, fashion, and beyond. Today, those worlds were shocked by the news of Dylan’s passing due to complications from leukemia, which he had been fighting for the past couple years.

It’s easy to see the impact Dylan had on scooter riding. If you cuff your pants, he’s probably the reason why. See someone wearing a nice white button up while riding? That’s classic Dylan. But beyond the controversial fashion choices he brought to the action sports industry, Dylan possessed a skate style that transcended whatever he was wearing. His power, speed, and grace on a skateboard paved the way for scooter riders to realize there’s more to riding than tricks. He helped show that how you choose to ride a spot, the way your trick looks, can be just as, if not more rewarding as a rider and spectator than just adding another smith or whip into your combos. It was clear that this man was born to ride a skateboard, and that’s what so many of us have tried to emulate on our scooters. It’s an unthinkable tragedy for a person like this to go so soon, and I hope everyone takes a minute to remember and appreciate all he did for the world. Thank you, Dylan.

Remembering Dave Mirra.

Yesterday the news broke that BMX legend Dave Mirra committed suicide. There are few who are able to transcend an individual sport within the action sports universe, but the Miracle Boy was one of them. Dave's impact on the world is hard to measure- I grew up watching him compete in the X-Games, Gravity Games, reading about him in magazines, even doing drawings of him for school. It's safe to say he had a huge influence in getting me interested in action sports, and I'm sure countless others. Rest In Peace.

R.I.P. Tyler Bailey

The Canadian scooter scene isn't very big, which means they are all a very tight group of riders, and recently they lost one of their own. Tyler Bailey was recently hit by a train, and killed. This has impacted the sport, and especially the Canadian scene, as he was a huge part of that. Very sad to lose such a young and clearly, very talented rider. To all you guys, especially my closer friends, I always say be safe, and I say it again to all of you guys. Be safe, on and off your scooters.

Brian Griffin 2013

This guy is seriously too ill.  Fakie feeble 5 cab was soo dirty.  Big tricks, tech tricks, and high speed- what more do you need?  One of the best edits I've seen lately, don't sleep on this.

RIP Daniel Gutendorff

Daniel Gutendorff may not be a name the younger guys reading this are familiar with, but it should mean something to those from 2010-earlier.  It seems that early this week, at age 16, Daniel ended his own life.  Dan was an incredibly gifted rider, but living in Motala, Sweden, didn't allow for him to ride much anywhere except the road outside his own home.




Riding the flat and few parks/street spots he did have, he quickly turned into one of the most technical young riders out there.  Not only that, but he was someone I considered a close friend.  Back then, we would converse over MSN like you would with your buddy on Facebook today.  Despite the language barrier, despite the thousands of miles separating us, we were connected through scooter riding and the Internet.  Sadly, from what I understood he developed some back problems and was ordered by his doctor to stop riding.  After that he would occasionally hit me up, even asked about some new parts that he wanted to buy.  


Dan had a part in Technical Difficulty, which was one of the most discussed videos of its time.

Nearly a year ago, he did tell me that he was depressed and was trying to fix his life, and wanted to know what he should do...I did very little to help, only telling him to seek counseling and find some new friends.  I didn't know what to say, I'd never been in that situation before...I just wish I had made an effort afterwards to check up on him and see how he was doing.  Please, for what it's worth, if you know someone who is depressed, having suicidal thoughts, or just seems down, talk to them.  If you are someone who is in a situation like Daniel was, please reach out to someone.  You never know what kind words can do for someone.  Suicide shouldn't be an option for anyone at all, much less someone like Dan; a good kid, and talented scooter rider.

Rest in Peace Daniel.

RIP Steve Wilson

Flair from May this year.

You might remember a couple weeks ago Steve was in a car wreck and suffered serious brain injuries...well last night/this morning he succumbed to those injuries.  Although he hasn't been involved with the sport recently as he was in the past, he will be sorely missed by a lot of riders.  He was in one of my favorite videos ever (also featuring Dan Barrett) and I know I'll never forget it.  I didn't know Steve personally (I think I only ever met him once) but from what I saw of him he seemed like a nice guy.  We got to see a little bit of his personality in the first Transit Scooter Tour DVD, as well as some really sick riding from him.  From being in that first Transit video, to throwing down in the sport's first ever street jam, Steve was truly a pioneer in our sport and will always be remembered.

The above links are all videos that feature Steve, check out the ones below for more:
TPCVJ8
Steve/Dan at TIC
Whip Scooters DVD
Whip Mix

Remebering Chris Gribble

Last year on December 9th, Chris Gribble, a local New Jersey rider was killed in a car accident. As most people know New Jersey has a really strong scene, and it was due to riders like Chris who helped build that scene.

Our community is not as big as we like to think it is. Which is why a lot of us form such strong friendships with each other. Sometimes with people we haven't even met before. Which is why when we lose a rider like this, it really does impact all of us. Chris was one hell of a rider that's for sure. He was one of the first riders that started doing barrel rolls. Not to mention one of the first riders who took backflips to street, and out of parks, back in 2007.

Take a small amount of time out of your day today to remember Chris Gribble. Doesn't matter if you knew him or not. He was a rider, just like you are. That's all we need to know, to know that he is someone that will truly be missed.

RIP Chris.

Below are some words from one of Chris's friends, Mohamed Alsulaibi..

"Chris Gribble was a great kid i looked up to him so much when i was younger and he really helped become the rider i am today.

This December 9th will be his one year since he past away so i just wanted you all to see this video of him and know that if it wasn't for Chris the East coast Scooter scene would never be like this.

I love you man and i miss you rest easy bro <3" - Mohamed Alsulaibi



2007 Mini Video


Backflip Street Gap

RIP Chris Gribble

Last month Chicago area rider Jake Carney was in a car accident and suffered severe injuries that took his life. I wrote that I hoped to never make a post like that again...unfortunately, today I have to do just that. Another member of our sport, Chris Gribble, from Howell, NJ, has died in a car accident. I cannot believe that this has happened such a short time after what happened to Jake. My condolences go out to everyone who knew Chris. I never had the opportunity to meet him, but I do remember him being among the first riders to do barrel rolls. I hope everyone who did know him remembers him for the good times they shared and the kind of person he was.

Like I did with Jake, I encourage everyone who knew Chris to share a story or memory of him in the comments. Also be sure to check out a few videos of Chris below...

RIP Jake Carney.

Making a post like this is something I'm pretty sure I've never done before, and hope to never have to make again. Last night, Chicago rider Jake Carney was in a car accident and suffered serious injuries. He was placed on life support this morning, but sadly passed away, at the age of 17. Jake leaves a brother, Ben, and countless friends and family members. I only met Jake once, but those who rode with him said he was a "great guy" and that he "lived life to the fullest."

As a tribute to Jake, I'd like to hear any stories or memories of Jake anyone has of him in the comments. So if you knew him, feel free to post a comment about him, thanks.

Heres a couple short videos of Jake, for those who never saw him ride there are videos below

*Edit* below piece added by Steven Tongson


When I logged on and read this, my heart dropped. Because I knew Jake personally? No. Did I even know him as a rider? Sadly, the answer remains no. But I don't think I have to have known him, or anyone else in this sport to know that this is one of the saddest moments I've had to come across in the sport of Scootering.


A lot of riders lose sight sometimes of what we're all doing, and how we are all together in this sport. We are pushing this sport to what it is as a collective effort that we all do our part in. We should respect and appreciate every rider for getting out on their scooters everyday and riding. And now we need to respect and acknowledge that we just lost one of those riders.


To Jake, and his friends, and his family, I will have you all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that you all make it through this tough time.

- Steven Tongson