It’s been insane around here lately! We started out last month when we moved warehouses to a great new spot in Torrance, CA and since then it’s been PEDAL TO THE METAL! We hit the streets running with X-Games, US Open of Surf and put the finishing touches on a bunch of new designs just in time for the Bi-Annual ASR (Action Sports Retail) trade show this past weekend. I even managed to sneak in a DH run at my local spot before me and my family move houses this week.

The work never ends, but it’s worth it when I see our threaded message in full glory on your chest and in your hearts. It’s amazing to me when I look back and see how far we’ve traveled. What started as an idea and a passion for giving hard core downhill mountain bikers and dirt jumpers a voice of their own and a fresh style blending the organic dirt side with the truly dirty side of the street has truly taken on a life of its own.

As the brand continues to evolve we continue to stay true to our roots with all things hardcore bikes and also embrace the sports that have meant so much to us growing up. I remember pounding nails with D26 partner Adam Wester for hours shaping masonite (or skate light as it’s called now) making our first mini-ramp over 20 years ago. I guess it wasn’t so mini, by the time we were done, it was 22ft wide with 8ft decks and a parking block we stole from the local grocery store inset for epic blunts to fakie and smooth manual to roll ins from the deck. Man we cut our teeth on hard work and good times on that ramp dreaming about the search for Animal Chin, and we bring that same focus and desire to the clothes we make today.

Growing up in Utah with the epic wonderland as our backyard we spent our winters hiking the backcountry, making kickers and riding some of the most amazing snow around only to find ourselves at the forefront of a new sport exploding before our eyes. Snowboarding soon took our lives over as we pushed ourselves to progress not only our riding, but acceptance of the sport we loved. We all know how that ended its HUGE now, and I can’t help but think we had a little something to do with it.

After I moved to LA to chase my music dreams and toured the country for years laying down bass lines alongside some amazing musicians, I found myself searching for that reconnection to my adrenaline filled side and mountain biking filled that void. It was the closest thing to the feeling that snowboarding and skateboarding had given me in the past. The way you attack the mountain, find your flow and push your comfort zone it’s amazing!

I share this with you only to give you a glimpse inside the machine. To see what Division 26 is all about. We are about the connection to the sports you love on a personal level. The space between that nobody else sees, except for those who do what we do. Action sports serve as a conduit to all things bigger than us. Call it what you will it’s a feeling I can’t explain and don’t have to, I know you feel it too.

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We want to congratulate team MTB rider Jack Fogelquist on taking 6th place at this years Crankworks, CO. A placing like this really puts Jack in an elite class of riders sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in Mountain bike slope-style like Semenuk, Berrecloth, McCaul and Gulevich.  Jack continually pushes himself to progress as a rider and for the sport of MTB. Thanks Jack for FORCING THE FUTIRE AND HONORING THE PAST we will continue to have your back as you dig deep for the top spot!

For complete placing details visit Pink Bike HERE

On a side note we want to wish Cam McCaul a speedy recovery from a bad crash while attempting a front flip off the fruit bowl at this event which may have left him with a broken femur. Cams one of the best riders ever and will be missed while he’s healing.

Allright we know you’ve been waiting for the verdict on the Video Throwdown and this month was tough to choose. Lots of sick videos for sure. In fact some of our heavy hitting Expert and Pro team riders stepped up with some epic footy, but since they already get free gear we decided they couldnt win cause they’re already winners!

So this months $100 prize pack winner is Victor Ceniceros for putting together a great video with fine editing and killer riding.

Runner up and $50 prize pack winner is Clint Cooper who also submitted a nice vid with smooth tech and ballsy rails. Great job and thanks for entering.

Video Throwdown - Your chance to win prizes and be featured in a D26 Video!

Its easy! Simply link your video to our wall at http://www.facebook.com/Division26Clothing/ so everyone can view and comment on them. Grand Prize is $100 shopping spree at Division 26 Clothing and runner up will get $50 Prize pack. The best footage will be used in our upcoming promo reels with our Pro athletes and friends!

All entrants will receive a sticker pack and mad props across our network. Contest ends July 21st. Thats 3 solid weekends to get the prime footage and edit it down to the best stuff you have.

Last months Photo Battle was off the chain! We had some amazing images pitted against one another in our ultimate action sports throwdown! Thanks to everyone who entered and connected with Division 26. Although everyone was a winner, the big grand prize winners were; Cj Russell and Tony Tarumoto.

You can see all the photos from the battle HERE.

New Photo Battle Contest to wrap up a great May. Its easy to enter. Just post photos of you FORCING THE FUTURE doing your sport on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/Division26Clothing/ and we will grab them and put them on our photo page in the contest album http://www.facebook.com/Division26Clothing?v=photos.

This contest is open to anyone. Everyone who enters a photo will get a D26 sticker pack and the winner will get a $100 gift certificate to our website. Cant wait to see what you have been up to lately SO SHOW US! Contest ends May 31st at 12 Midnight PST.

Hey Everyone this weekend we will be at the ABA U.S. Nationals in Bakersfield, CA at Metro BMX April 30 - May 02, 2010 . As always its sure to be a great event packed with your favorite Pro riders and plenty of non stop action. If your going to be there make sure to swing by our booth and say hello. We will be running discounts all weekend on everything we offer so your sure to pick up some killer gear and a good time.