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Stephen Murray Jam 2010 Video

This year was the 4th annual Stephen Murray Jam at Aliano’s trails near Worcester. Stephen Murray along with hundreds of fans were there to show their support to the Murray family and Stay Strong.

Vans X Teenage Cancer Trust auction is live!

With the Carnaby Street Vans store recently refurbished, we thought it was high time we put a little event on to showcase the new layout and new line of products. As well as the new look store, it was also ...

Concrete Carnival 2010 – Wakefield

A couple of weeks back the second annual Concrete Carnival went off at Thornes Park, Wakefield, with Ben Grove, Mike Wright, Conhuir Lynn, Josh Parr, Nick Roberts, Harry Lintell, Jake Collins, Ross McGouran, Nick Remon and more! See below for ...

Sunday Service: Chris Oliver

Last weeks 'Sidewalks Sunday Service' brought you Vans skater and ginger ninja Chris Oliver’s full part from the Alai Skateboards DVD 'Ole', filmed and released back in 2006 during some of Chris' extended stays in Europe...Watch below!

Vans at Relentless Boardmasters.

Check out the highlights from Vans at Relentless Boardmasters, including the Vans Summer Sessions skate vert and BMX mini comps, Wooden Waves skate street contest, Trash to Art project and Off the Wall music stage with headliners We Are The ...

Decked Out exhibition

A few months back we donated 15 pairs of Vans Chukka boots to The Decked Project, and this week the exhibition launched at The Coningsby Gallery, London.

 

'Decked is a fine and dandy collection of illustrators, graphic designers, photographers, graffiti ...

Vans on the Big Push

Follow the UK Vans skate team on Sidewalk magazine's Big Push. The guys will be set challenges to complete along the way including 'highest ollie' which will accumulate points that go towards half of their end score, the other ...

Sidewalk @ Vans Downtown Showdown

Sidewalk magazine joined us at the Vans Downtown Showdown and put this edit together featuring Benson, Dan Cates, Adam Moss, Ross McGouran, Phil Zwijsen, Sam Partaix. You can alos check out Kingpin's version of the event here.

 

 

Vans Downtown Showdown

The good ship Vans has upped anchor and set sail, leaving Hamburg in it's wake after a weekend of good times and great skateboarding. This years European Downtown Showdown Took over the port city's notorious red light district ...

Boardmasters 2010 – A Group Vert Finals

Last weekend saw the skate finals of the Boardmasters A Group vert take place on Fistral Beach, Newquay, with some seriously top shelf skateboarding from Alex Halford, Jussi, Joris Birchet, Jake Anderson, Andy Scott and Sam Beckett, who placed sixth ...

Boardmasters BMX Mini Ramp Finals Edit

Here is the BMX Mini Ramp Finals edit from last weekend in Newquay, featuring Tobias Wicke,Ben Hennon, Zack Williams, Martyn Cooper and many more.

Battle Of Hastings

The new Wheelscape park in Hastings is going to go off on September 4th, as the park plays host to the first 'Battle Of Hastings'. With a prize purse of €1066 and a stack of product up for grabs across ...

Boardmasters BMX Mini Ramp Best Trick and Qualifying Edits

Today we have all the BMX Mini Ramp action from last weekend in Newquay, featuring Tobias Wicke, Ben Hennon, Zack Williams, Martyn Cooper and many more. Watch the Mini Ramp Best Trick and Mini Ramp Qualifying edits below, Finals coming ...

Boardmasters 2010 – A Group Vert Qualifiers: The Andy Scott Show

Andy Scott qualified sixth in this years A-Group vert at Boardmasters, but, between his warm up footage and his actual qualifying runs he pretty much filmed his own short, amusing section. Bear witness to Andy sacrificing a couple of his ...

Boardmasters 2010 – A Group Vert Qualifiers

Saturday afternoon saw the A Group Vert Qualifiers take place at Relentless Boardmasters in Newquay, highlights from which can be watched below now – with the likes of Joris Brichet, Sam Beckett, Jussi, Dave Allen, Sam Beckett, Pete King and local ...

Vans 'Wooden Waves Open' 2010 Edit

Wooden Waves Skate park in Newquay got its annual Boardmasters seeing to yesterday afternoon, featuring Manhead, Ben Grove, Jake Collins, Nick Remon, All Terrain Trev and a variety of others. Results are as follows 1st Jake Collins, 2nd Manhead, 3rd ...

Madina Lake Signing

Prior to their eagerly anticipated gig at Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans, Madina Lake will be down at the Vans tent at the Fistral site from 3pm on Saturday 7th of August for a signing session. Make sure you ...

Blog on from Relentless Boardmasters!

UK streetwear bloggers The Daily Street have travelled down with Vans to the Relentless Boardmasters to catch all the action as it unfolds. Catch their latest daily update on all the Vans happenings right here - http://www.thedailystreet.co.uk ...

Danny Wainwright - Clan 10 Edit

Three days in sunny Barcelona with Vans skater Danny Wainwright, a brand new edit from Clan 10 skateboard company. Nothing but bangers in the edit below...

Concrete Carnival 2010

The 2010 Concrete Carnival will be taking over Thornes Park in Wakefield on August 22nd. There’ll be a mixture of sponsored and unsponsored comps running across the afternoon, giving literally everyone chance to get involved, with prizes up for ...

Sunday Service: Chris Oliver

Last Sunday morning Sidewalks Sunday Service brought you Vans skater and ginger ninja Chris Oliver’s full part from the Alai Skateboards DVD 'Ole', filmed and released back in 2006 during Chris' extended stays in Europe...Watch below!

Welcome to Vans: Nick Remon

Vans is proud to welcome Nick Remon to the Skate Flow team, check out his 'In Between Days section' from Russ Cowlings Monster network Video below. Vans skate team manager- Powley had this to say about Nick "After a few ...

Cardiff Plaza Official Opening

This Sunday will see the brand new Cardiff Plaza officially opening from 1pm-6pm, so get down and have a roll. The will be loads of prizes and giveaways and much more...

Vans and Detour Present Vans Off The Wall 1966

Launching on Friday 30th July at Detour skate store in Bath, Vans presents a special exhibition of photographs by Percy Dean from the Vans 1966 skate movie. The movie will then be shown at The Porter Cellar from 9pm. (Detour ...

Skegness Seaside Showdown 2 Edit

On Saturday afternoon, X-Site Skatepark in Skegness played host to the second annual 'Seaside Showdown' event, which saw a strong mix of locals and faces from further afield heading to the east coast plaza to get involved. The weather was ...

Dean Lane Hardcore Funday

The infamous Dean Lane skatepark in Bristol plays host to the DLH 2010 Funday on July 31st expect live music, brutal skateboarding, prizes up for grabs and the usual madness for the whole family. For more info check the Sidewalk ...

Kris Vile Interview

Online Skate and music mag Caught In The Crossfire has just relaunched and has a great interview with Vans European team rider Kris Vile, check it out and be sure to look out for Kris' new Chukka Low hitting the ...

Vans Wooden Waves Open

The annual festivities at this years Newquay Boardmasters week will kick off with the 'Wooden Waves Open' at the towns recently revamped Wooden Waves skatepark on Thursday August 5th! Kicking off at midday and running until 7pm, expect a street ...

SSS 'Wreck and Annoy' Euro Tour

Foxy and the SSS boys are heading out on a European tour at the end of the month. Dates and locations are below and get along to check them out, you wont be disappointed they'll go off! They've ...

World Cup Skate Rome Result!

Congratulations to Helena Long and Lois Pendlebury who got a 2nd and 3rd each out at the World Cup Skate event in Rome in Street and Pool! Nice work...More info here: http://www.wcsk8.com/

Vans Shop Riot 2010 – The Works, Leeds

The UK Vans Shop Riot took over The Works in Leeds yesterday. Over 20 sponsored shop teams entered and a massive congratulations goes to Fifty Fifty from Bristol who deservedly took 1st place and won a trip to the European ...

Vans are proud to announce the...

VANS OFF THE WALL MUSIC NIGHT 2010 fueled by Monster Energy on Saturday 23rd October in the UK. Growing on the success of the 2009 event in Birmingham the night will move to Manchester Academy with headliners Against Me! topping ...

Shop Riot is coming!

The UK Vans Shop Riot is taking place at The Works skate park in Leeds this Sunday. Head down to check out some the best UK shop teams battle it out against each other to win a place at the ...

Matt Priest 'Day in the life'

Ever wondered what a typical day in the life of Vans BMX rider Matt Priest is like? Mpora went out with him to find out, check out the video below and see what Matt gets up to on a day ...

Vans Phil Aller Summer Edit

Join Vans BMX rider Phil Aller for some riding fun in the sun, as he hits up various locations from Dorset to Spain. Watch the sun soaked action below...

Stand Up Skate Shop Opening Jam

Stand Up Skate Shop Opening Jam at Bay66 with pro riders, loads of prizes and giveaways. Get down and support the newest skater owned store in London...

NASS 2010 – World Cup Skateboarding highlights

The final edit from this years NASS festival can be seen below, with all the highlights from the World Cup Skateboarding two-dayer which saw Chris Oliver taking first place, with Ross McGouran in second and Rodil Jr third. Watch on ...

NASS 2010 BMX Street Finals + Results

Congratulations to Vans BMX riders Mark Webb and Ben Hennon who got first and third respectively this weekend at Nass in the BMX Street Finals. You can watch all the action in the RideBMX edit below...

Seaside Showdown 2010

Xsite skatepark and Relentless present Seaside Showdown 2010, Plaza Jam with £1000 in prizes. For 15 and under, 16 and over, Pro and unsponsored jams and after party. Check the flyer below and for more info visit www.xsiteskatepark.co ...

NASS 2010 – Goliath highlights

The rain held off long enough yesterday afternoon for this years Goliath jam to kick off at Bath and West Showground – see below for all the highlights with Sam Beckett, Jussi Korhonen and others hucking themselves across the abyss.

NASS 2010 – Girls Jam footage

More from Bath and West showground, this time the Girls Jam and it went off! With action from Helena Long, Lucy Adams, Charlotte, Dani Gallagher, Emma Richardson, Claire Jones, Evelien Bouilliart and Leticia Bufoni. Watch and be stoked!

NASS 2010 – UK Street practice and qualifiers footage

The first edit from this weekends Relentless NASS festival is online via Sidewalk, with footage from yesterdays UK Street practice and qualifiers. With 'cowshed' bangers from NASS 2010 – UK Street practice and qualifiers highlights with  Josh Young, Ben Grove, Jake ...

Subvert Birthday Bash!

Subvert Skate Park is celebrating it's Birthday with a skate jam, BBQ, the new outdoor section, loads of prizes and giveaways and much more...

More info at www.subvertboardstore.com

Man Down

Vans European BMX team rider Sebastian Keep ran in to a spot of bother at the BCN BMX PRO over the weekend, "Bas really did well on the course, had crazy lines and transfers all over the place, during his ...

Ladies Monthly: Scotland road trip edit now live!

After a couple of technical issues, the full edit from the Ladies Monthly Scottish road trip is now online! Watch below for action a plenty from Vans skaters Lois Pendlebury, Helena Long, Danni Mellor and more lasses they met along ...

Black Chukkas Single and Video Release

Do you own a pair of Black Chukka Boots? Gibere Forte has a pair and a new single out called, "Black Chukkas." The video premiered this past weekend on MTV Jams and it has begun spinning on the main MTV ...

Join us at the Vans Beach Clean Up at Relentless Boardmasters

Vans has supported eco initiatives previously with the introduction of five eco considered models constructed using recycled PET materials. Vans are now looking outwards as to how they can contribute to the efforts, immersing themselves further in the cause for ...

Vans Girls Off the Rail tour goes North

The Vans Girls Off the Rail tour hit Footasylum in Liverpool, the Vans store in Manchester and the Vans store in Leeds last week. There are only two more stops to catch the tour, come and see us at Vans ...

X-Site - Seaside Showdown 2010

X-Site Skatepark have joined forces with Relentless and several other companies to bring you the 2010 'Seaside Showdown' on July 24th. Head to Skegness for 15 and under, 16 and over, and sponsored categories, with plenty of product up for ...

Sunday Service: Danny Wainwright

Sunday Service favourite Danny Wainwright is back on the sidewalk site with some vintage action from DW and his infamous profiles section from the 411 video issue 31 from the late 90's. Featuring plenty of bangers from around the ...

Vans Off the Rail tour at Vans Carnaby Street

Check out the video from the Vans Off the Rail tour stop at Vans Carnaby Street. The tour will be hitting Manchester, Leeds, Coventry and Kingston over the next week, so head down to sneak a peek at the Fall ...

Vans Girls Off The Rail Tour - London

The Off the Rail tour hit the Vans Carnaby Street store last Friday. Girls were treated to 20% off in store, cupcakes, make overs, fake tattoos, goodie bags that included gifts from Scarlet and Crimson make up and Lauren Laverne ...

Stand Up Skate Shop at Stockwell

Some members of the Stand Up team went for a session at Stockwell Skatepark, with Vans riders Aaron Sweeney and Kevin McKeon. Also featuring Nico Del Sarto, Salar Kooshki, Joe Greener and Simon Burlo and edited by Harry Garcia watch ...

Vans Girls Teams Up with Stussy

Vans Girls and Stussy recently came together to remix the idea of "femme" and celebrate West Coast style; laid back, casual and simplified are some of the things both brands love. The Stussy and Vans Girls partnership has produced what ...

Relentless Boardmasters with Vans

Europe's largest extreme sports and music festival returns with Leftfield, Newton Faulkner and Seasick Steve headlining the main stage. 4 Stages of live music spread over 5 days of surf, sand and summer sunshine!

The Vans Summer Sessions are ...

Ben Grove and Friends in Ireland

Vans rider Ben Grove is currently out in Ireland, with TM Nic Powley, Ste 'Rogie' Roe, Dave Watson, Matthew Nevitt and Conhuir Lynn along for the ride for a Relentless trip. Keep an eye on the Sidewalk site for updated ...

Get Your Hands Dirty!

Jettblack have just released their latest album 'Get Your Hands Dirty', it's now available at HMV and on iTunes. You can catch the band at the Vans Off the Wall Music stage at Relentless Boardmasters, 4th-8th August 2010 in ...

Vans Girls Off the Rail tour is here!

Head down to Carnaby Street this Friday afternoon to see the launch of the Vans Girls Off the Rail tour. Be the first to check out the Fall 2010 collection, grab yourself a yummy cupcake and get some fashion tips ...

Sunday Service: Geoff Rowley

This weeks Sunday Service from Sidewalk mag features Liverpool's favourite son Geoff Rowley and his section from '720', which includes plenty of rare footage of a young Geoff, filmed in and around Liverpool circa 1992. Some of this particular ...

Vans x Wethepeople

Just in time for summer, Vans is proud to announce a special shoe collaboration with German-based BMX innovators, Wethepeople. Known for their quality products and deep support of the BMX scene, Wethepeople joined forces with Vans to create a BMX ...

Everything Burns - I'd Die Video

Friend of Vans, Everything Burns have released their latest video, I'd Die. Check them out at the Vans Off the Wall stage at the Relentless Boardmasters festival, 6th-7th Aug in Newquay. Full line up on http://www.relentlessboardmasters.com

Vans Carnaby Street

Vans are proud to announce the relaunch of the the Vans Carnaby Street store. Vans Carnaby has been refit, refurbed and is back bigger and better. Showcasing the best of Vans footwear and apparel and now with a fully stocked ...

Vans UK Shop Riot 2010

After the success of last years event in Manchester, Vans 'Shop Riot' is set to kick off again next month, this time moving over to The Works, Leeds. All you shop workers/lurkers/riders/managers need to get your team ...

Vans Girls Fall Preview

Vans Girls introduces it's new Fall 2010 line featuring a brand new collection of dresses, denim, fleece and accessories that fuse a skate edge with a surf scene vibe. There may even be a few dope collaborations on the ...

Jon Taylor - Parklife

This documentary film is different from most bmx videos, it was made with Jon Taylor to talk about his passion for bmx, his early days, how he evolved to who he is now, how bmx has changed throughout the years ...

Liverpool Hub Festival 2010 footage

The Liverpool Hub Festival took place in Otterspool over the last weekend in May, and despite the fact weather stopped play for most of Saturday, and Sunday saw the entire park bombarded with gale force winds, the event still had ...

Daryl Nobbs and Ben Devine at Saffron Walden

Heathen riders Daryl Nobbs and Ben Devine have a new clip up, filmed on a visit to Saffron Walden – watch on underneath…and for more info on Heathen click here.

Win a shopping spree at Vans

Want to win a £300 shopping spree?

Vans have teamed up with Sugar to offer one lucky girl the chance to win a £300 spending spree in our Carnaby Street store.

 

Just head to www.sugarscape.com

Vans 'Off the Wall Spring Classic' results and first edit

The Vans UK contingent returned from Vans 'Off the Wall Spring Classic' mini ramp comp in Varazze, Italy, yesterday, holding down five of the six top spots between them! Marseilles local Guillaume Mocquin walked away with a well deserved first ...

'My Little Sister Can Do It Better' opening blog

Danny Wainwright has put up a collection of snapshots from the opening night of the 'My Little Sister Can Do It Better' art show in Barcelona on the Fifity Fifty blog – click below to have a browse for yourself, and ...

Cover Story: Matt Priest

Vans rider Matt Priest scored the cover of Ride BMX issue 140. The photo was shot out in Austin, Texas by photographer Vincent Perraud. RideBMX caught up with Matt to find out how the cover photo came about. Read all ...

Vans Girls Off the Rail tour

Join us for a VIP afternoon of primping and pampering showcasing our new Fall 2010 girls range. There will be a stylist on hand at each stop, offering tips of how to get your look just right, plus make overs ...

Vans Carnaby Street is closed for a refit.

But 'Don't Panic!' there is a temporary Vans store at 20 Beak Street from 18 May 2010, it's right at the end of Carnaby Street so swing by and check it out. Vans Store 20 Beak Street, LONDON ...

Aaron Sweeney wins Volcom Txotx 2010!

Vans skater Aaron Sweeney took first place at Volcom's 2010 Txotx mini ramp contest at the weekend, taking home €4000 for his troubles! Nice one Sweeney – check the Volcom Europe site for more info. Footage due in the near ...

Vans OTW Launch Party

Friday kicked off the launch of Vans' new OTW line in downtown LA. With DJ sets by The Blackouts and The RZA, the party was packed and crazy until the fire marshall shut it down. You can watch what went ...

OTW Collection

Vans presents the OTW Collection, in association with Dimitri Coste, The Blackouts, & Eric Elms. Shot at the Stahl House - Case Study #22 in Los Angeles, CA. Complete micro site coming soon...

 

Matt Priest got the Cover

Matt Priest flies on to the cover of Ride BMX mag 140 with a massive dipped 360 over one of Austin’s perfectly sculpted dirt jumps. Matt's so high he can taste volcanic ash! There is a full article ...

Unabomber in Malaga blog

The Unabomber mob were rounded up yesterday and flown out to Malaga for a five day mission to kick start their next video project. Along for the ride are Ben Grove, Josh 'Manhead' Young and the rest of the bomber ...

Vans Wheels of Rock!

This year’s Vans Wheels Of Rock Tour is underway in France, and they have daily updated blogs and videos featuring Gary Young, Diogo Canina, Sergio Layos, Bruno Hoffman, Matt Priest, Alex Valentino, Kevin Kalkoff and the rest of the ...

Having a brew?

On the way up to last weekends War of the Thistles, the Vans crew stopped off at Paul Silvester’s Radworx TF for a quick tea fueled session. See the results for yourself now, as Josh 'Manhead' Young, Daryl Nobbs ...

Ride to Glory 2010

Ride BMX mags 'Ride to Glory' event is currently full swing with Vans riders including Matt Priest, Ben Hennon, Levi Rogers, Phil Aller and Mark Webb and there's tons of content over at rideukbmx.com including daily updates from ...

Danny Wainwright in Barcelona

New European board outfit Clan 010 have a new clip online, featuring Bristol legend Danny Wainwright cruising around his adopted hometown of Barcelona! Watch the clip here then go for a skate or a coffee...

Download Exclusive Bad Religion Track Only at Vans.com

Starting today, visit Vans.com/BadReligion and be the first to download and listen to Bad Religion's new live version of "Suffer." "Suffer" is the title track from Bad Religion's pivotal 3rd album released in 1988. In celebration ...

Candice O'Donnell Wins English National Surfing Longboard Championships 2010

Congratulations to Vans surfer Candice O’Donnell who stamped her mark yet again at this year's English National's held at Watergate bay 2010. The surf was in the 2ft range and onshore but quite contestable. Candice was a ...

“In Between Days” – out now. Full Dave Watson part here!

The excellent Russ Cowling produced “In Between Days” DVD is now available to purchase from www.monsternetwork.co.uk, so snap up your copy before they’re all gone! The disc will set you back a fiver and can be ...

War of the Thistles 2010 – Aberdeen footage

Footage from the second day of this years War of the Thistles is now online and ready to be watched below, with Aberdeen shockers from Josh 'Manhead' Young, Daryl Dominguez, Daryl Nobbs, Nev and others! Watch it now, then go ...

War of the Thistles 2010 – Dumbarton footage

Highlights from Saturdays leg of the 2010 War of the Thistles in Dumbarton is now online, with Scottish bangers from Josh 'Manhead' YoungDaryl DominguezDaryl NobbsNev and more. Aberdeen highlights to follow…

Vans Dawn of the Shred IIII Edit

Sun, snow and an enormous kicker, it can only be Vans Dawn of the Shred 2010 fueled by Monster Energy. Another epic April weekend in Scotland saw a record number of contestants make the journey up to the Cairngorm Terrain ...

Vans brew up at Radworx

Paul Silvester has opened the doors of his Radworx TF to various members of the Vans and Nike SB UK teams for brews and biscuits tonight, so get down to the Blantyre unit and enjoy some tea-fueled skateboarding from the ...

Thirty Acres Skatepark Opening Jam

At long last, the Thirty Acres Skatepark, Renfrew, is set to have it’s official opening jam on Saturday May 15th from 12noon onwards! The Vans UK skate team will be in attendance, check the flyer below for more info..

Dorchester Skatepark Birthday Jam footage

Dorchester Skatepark had it’s first birthday celebrations over the weekend, which saw a whole host of local types and faces from further afield turn up to get involved in the proceedings. See below for James Gardner’s edit of ...

Pioneer Girl Skate Jam 2010

This years Girl Skate Jam 2010 will be taking place on Saturday 19th June, at Pioneer Skate Park, St Albans, between 1-6pm with BBQ and free skate for all afterwards. All you girls out there, get this date cleared in ...

Oakley Vert Series 2010 - Battle at the Bay footage

Once you've finished watching the B-Group edit, you can check out the A-Group lunacy from Sundays Oakley Vert Series "Battle at the Bay" comp! Featuring Sam Beckett, Jussi Korhonen and some inspired riding from Andy Scott. The next stop ...

Oakley Vert Series 2010 - Battle at the Bay footage

Last Sunday saw the 2010 Oakley Vert Series roll for the first time into London, with close to the entire UK vert scene descending upon Bay66 for an afternoon of vertical carnage under the Westway. Footage from the afternoon is ...

Mark Webb Documentary

James Harrison (who filmed Profile’s 2009 RTG edit) made this documentary on Vans BMX rider, Mark Webb. This video has been entered into the Babelgum Online Film Festival. You can vote for this video by simply clicking the little ...

'1966' Birmingham Premier

Just announced the Birmingham premiere of ‘Vans Off the Wall 1966’. Vans Europe’s new skate film which features home grown talent Kris Vile alongside Danny Wainwright, Ross McGouran and the rest of the European team. The show will be ...

More amazing shots from Vans Dawn of the Shred

The recent Vans Dawn of the Shred comp produced some of the best riding we’ve seen all season, on one of the sickest park setups the UK’s ever seen. Riders of all ages were throwing down, from the ...

Mark Webb on the cover of Ride BMX Mag

Vans European team member Mark Webb casually flairs onto the cover of the latest issue of Ride BMX mag, Southsea skatepark with it’s 35 year old snake run is not a place for the faint hearted. Luckily Webby has ...

Vans Dawn of the Shred goes off in Aviemore

This weekend saw pretty much the best British comp of the season go down on Cairngorm mountain. The Vans Dawn of the Shred saw the UK’s finest hitting the biggest kicker this country has ever seen! With the sun ...

Ten Tricks with Aaron Sweeney

This weeks Kingpin Ten Tricks can be watched underneath right now, with double digit mini ramp shockers from Vans, Volcom and Antiz skater, Aaron Sweeney.

Vans Dawn of the Shred - this weekend

The Vans Dawn of the Shred snow comp is this Saturday (with Sunday as a bad weather contingency day) and the team up at Cairngorm mountain are putting the finishing touches to the park. Expect to see a hefty sized ...

Oakley Vert Series 2010 - Mount Hawke footage

The first date of the 2010 Oakley Vert Series took place on Sunday, which saw vert heads from all over the country descend upon Mount Hawke for the annual "Trawlers Jam". Jake Anderson was on top for all afternoon, eventually ...

Matt Priest in Austin

Vans BMX rider Matt Priest has been trying to avoid the snow, rain and cold by spending his winter away in Austin, Texas. Check out what he got up to while he was out there below on this edit from ...

Vans Dawn of the Shred returns...

The Terrain Park has been shaped to perfection at Cairngorm mountain, so what better way to celebrate than hosting the legendary Vans Dawn of the Shred competition. Taking place on the 10th April, the contest is open to all who ...

Manchester Tattoo Convention 2010 footage

A few weeks back, Vans were involved in the 2010 Manchester Tattoo Convention, bringing along a mini ramp and a handful of heads to skate all day long whilst tattoo enthusiasts got inked up around them. See below for footage ...

Ross McGouran rides for Element Europe!

Last years UK Champs street comp winner and star of Vans soon to be released "1966" video Ross McGouran is now officially riding for Element Europe! Check Ross and his fellow Element Europe team mates out in this clip of ...

Lois on the cover!

Congratulations to Vans skater Lois Pendlebury, who is the cover star of the new issue of Cooler Mag. Catch up with one of the UK's most exciting young skateboarder right now – Bradford-born Lois Pendlebury in issue 24 and a ...

Donny Miller for Vault by Vans

Celebrating the launch of his new sneaker campaign alongside Vault by Vans, Donny Miller created this short video which plays off the theme of his deceiving design. Definitely a cool video with tons of thought behind it. The Vault by ...

Ableye has a new website

James Gardners' Ableye operation has got an all new website, with added coverage of projects Ableye have been involved in, as well as a freshly updated videos page featuring lots of Vans edits. Take some time out of your day ...

Oakley Jib-Vid 2010

Oakley Jib-Vid rolled into sunny Mayrhofen, Austria for the third consecutive year challenging 18 teams to Film, Ride & Edit a 120 second short movie in just 28 hours. Up for grabs was a 10,000 Euro prize purse and the ...

Oakley UK Vert Series 2010

The Oakley UK Vert Series is back this year, taking in a total of five stops across the country and providing a platform for some of the finest vert skating in the UK. Dates and locations are as follows...

Mount ...

Andy Scott's part from "Baghead flats"

Watch Andy Scott's full section from the amazing “Baghead Flats”  video which was released in 2008 and shows some incredible skating from the Northern and Yorkshire UK scene. Watch the elusive Northern jedi getting creative on vert, street and ...

Vans Off the Wall: 1966 Skate Movie Trailer

The first ever Vans Skate Movie set to be released in Summer 2010... Here is the brand new full trailer featuring the Vans European Skate Team and special guests! The movie has been in production for the past 12 months ...

Vans Off The Wall Music Tour 2010

Vans is proud to announce the upcoming VANS OFF THE WALL MUSIC TOUR 16 – 30 APRIL with headliners Cancer Bats supported by Ghost of A Thousand* This is the first time that Cancer Bats will be headlining a European tour ...

Vans Easter Skate Camp 2010

Vans and Progression will be returning to Ramp City in Blackpool over April 6th-8th for this years Easter Camp. Expect coaching from members of the Vans team, plenty of activities to fill your Easter holiday and freebies for everyone. See ...

Wins And Podiums For CAS Honda At Season Opener

Riders Gareth Swanepoel and Evgeny Bobryshev enjoyed a superb outing during their CAS Honda debut today at Little Silver, Exeter, where they both achieved race wins and rostrum honours at the opening round of the 2010 British MX1 Championship. In ...

'1966' London Premiere

Last night's London premiere of 1966 went off in true British style. With the UK Skate scene in full attendance as well as Vans European Team Riders Danny Wainwright, Kris Vile & Sam Partaix. Everyone enjoyed the new Vans Movie ...

Vans Winter Session

The BMX team headed up to Rampworx recently to escape the snow and the rain. Levi Rogers, Mad Jon Taylor, Matt PriestZack Williams, Phil Aller and Ben Hennon had the park for a two day lock in and made ...

Brant Bjork's "Gods & Goddesses"

Our good friend, Brant Bjork of Kyuss and Fu Manchu fame has released a new record called "Gods and Goddesses". You can hear the record and dowload "the Future Rock" for free while you are at it!

Route One in Tenerife Blog

Sidewalk mag are currently out in Tenerife with the Route One team, consisting of Josh 'Manhead' Young, Doug McLaughlan, Joe Lynskey, Avid and Amir Williams. And you can keep up with the boys with a variety of bloggings from the ...

Vans Manchester x Dan Gold x Dabl

Check out this time lapse from Dan Gold and Dabl's visit to the Vans Manchester store. The collaborative canvas is in promotion of the Manchester Tattoo Convention taking place at the Gmex on 6th and 7th March. Head down ...

Zach Shaw Interview

Vans BMX rider and Vert legend Zach 'Da Frost' Shaw has an interview up on fatbmx.com about all things BMX, 10 years on Vans and much more click here to see what Zach's saying...

'War of the Roses' 2010

This years 'War of the Roses' is officially over and done with, so now it's time to check the footage and see for yourself what went on... Highlights from the first day at The Works, Leeds and from the ...

Slam Dunk festival announcement

Two sites, New Found Glory headlining, Four Years Strong, Set Your Goals and a Capdown UK reunion, one not to be missed. Tickets on sale now! https://www.lunatickets.co.uk See the flyer below for more info.

New Fifty-Fifty advert

Fifty Fifty Skate store in Bristol have a got a new minute long video advert for your eyes to watch - get on the case below then hit up www.5050store.com for more!

Vans Girls Spring 2010 Collection

The Vans Girls 2010 Spring collection is officially upon us. Check out all our favorite new styles in the interactive lookbook, including the colorful Luxe collection. http://www.vans.com/girls

Dalikfodda Sh*thouse Tour is back!

The Dalikfodda Shithouse Tour is back! Featuring Jettblack, Gentlemens Pistols and other bands across 5 dates in the UK and France. Use your eyes to read the propaganda, use your ears to listen to the sheer power of rock n ...

Big in Japan

Vans snowboarder Mark Ruparelia is on the trip of a lifetime with his 'Big in Japan' mates. Check out the latest from their trip to Niseko at http://www.fearofthepark.co.uk/

Pure Gold!

Tattoo artist Dan Gold of London Ink fame will be in the Vans store today creating an original 'Vans Manchester' artwork with local artist Craig Daniels aka dabl256. Be sure to drop in if you're in town. Vans Store ...

Vans on Mpora - Win a Macbook Pro!

If you can't get enough Vans content you should check the Vans UK profile on mpora.com, not only will you get more video edits than you could ever watch. If you befriend Vans on mpora you will automatically ...

ISPO 2010 'Volcom To Paradise' - Day Three highlights

The third and final days highlights from the 'Volcom to Paradise' mini ramp jam at ISPO 2010 are now online and ready to watch below, with Manhead taking home 300 euros in the best trick comp, alongside Ben Grove, Madars ...

ISPO 2010 'Volcom To Paradise' - Day Two highlights

Footage from the ISPO 2010 'Volcom To Paradise' mini ramp invitational comp is now online, with Alain Goikoetxea, Andy Scott, Guillaume Mocquin, Ivan Rivado, Martino Cattaneo, Manhead, Sam Beckett, Rob Smith, Emilio Arnanz, Greg Nowik, Aaron Sweeney and others.

More ...

ISPO 2010 'Volcom To Paradise' - Day One highlights

Highlights from the first day of the 'Volcom To Paradise' mini ramp event at the ISPO tradeshow in Munich are online now below, featuring all the bangers from the best trick comp, warm up session and impromptu vert wall jam ...

'Snake-Eyes' presents Kris Vile

Manchesters 'Snake Eyes' blog just dropped an all new clip of Kris Vile down The Pump Cage, alongside a few other local types. Witness the quickness below...

Vans Brodown Snow - Part 4

Brodown visits the legendary Wangl Tangl 09 event in Mayrhofen. Check out some insane tag team riding from Tyler Chorlton, Markus Keller, Iouri Podlachikov, Scott McMorris, Arthur Longo, Beckna and many more. Check out the edit below and click here ...

An Afternoon at Vans

During their stay in California for the Cali Bro Tour 2009, the Vans European BMX team had the chance to check out the Vans HQ's in Cypress, CA. Jerry Badders, the US TM showed them round - the (off the ...

Ten Tricks with Andy Scott

As luck would have it, this weeks 'Ten Tricks' edit from Kingpin features the winner of the weekends 'Vert Attack 4' comp in Malmo, Andy Scott! Watch Andy rack up vertical double digits from sunnier days at last years Boardmasters ...

Mark Webb – Sunny Side Up

Winter doesn’t stop Vans rider Mark Webb. Check out his recent video from Extreme Productions, filmed at South Sea skatepark in Portsmouth and the Adrenaline Ally in Corby. Click the play button below to see what Webby has been ...

The 'Dead End' mini ramp jam footage

We just got the edit from the Dead End Gathering mini ramp jam at Central Skatepark, Manchester with Kris Vile, Josh 'Manhead' Young, Chris Oliver, Eddie Belvedere, Rob Smith and more! Watch it below.

Ten Tricks With Kev McKeon

Three Amigos Skate Shop rider and Vans Flow Bro Kevin McKeon headed to Cantelowes skatepark last summer to nail his ten! Watch him below...

Vans Off the Wall: 1966 Skate Movie Trailer

The first ever Vans Skate Movie set to be released in Spring 2010... featuring the Vans European Skate Team and special guests! Expect to see the likes of Chris Pfanner, Ross McGouran, Kris Vile, Danny Wainwright, Flo Marfaing, Sam Partaix ...

Chris Chatt All New!

Vans and Dalikfodda snowboarder Chris Chatt has an interview up on fearofthepark.co.uk, last winter Chris got creative on a rail and gave himself a third knee. It could have been a career ending injury, but after a long ...

The Works presents “Photo Ops”

Calling all photographers - The Works Skatepark in Leeds is running a photo comp, with prizes up for grabs from a variety of sponsors and free stickers for every entry. See the flyer below for all the details we have right ...

Vans Brodown Snow - Part 3

Watch the third instalment of the Vans 'Brodown Snow' video series featuring UK team riders Scott McMorris and Johno Verity slaying kickers and hitting back country to some classic Flogging Molly and look out for the Wangl Tangl edit episode ...

Another Cover!

Congratulations to Ben Hennon for grabbing the cover of Ride UK BMX mag with a massive stretched Nac over a hip in Sunny California. The shot was taken on the Euro trip to Cali which you can read the full ...

No Home Comforts Day 7

The final instalment of the Vans skatumentary 'No Home Comforts' Skate Tour 2002 video can now be watched below. The team head back to London for demo at Playstation where a young Ross McGouran stomps a monster Rodeo Flip that ...

Vans Xmas Camp 2009 footage

For the three days prior to New Years Eve, Vans TM Nic Powley, along with Josh 'Manhead' Young and Matthew Nevitt, headed to Ramp City Skatepark in Blackpool to host the final Vans Skate Camp of the year. Over ...

Sunday Service: Baghead Flats

Bradford's finest, Vans Skater and Gentlemans Pistol Douglas McLaughlan got the Sunday Service treatment from Sidewalk mag last week and with four minutes worth of primarily concrete transition destruction everywhere from the grimy streets of West Yorkshire to the ...

Vans Cali Bro Tour 2009 Chapter 1

The Vans European team head to sunny California where they explore some BMX roots. In the first 'full feature' edit - also available in HD! Featuring Ben Hennon, Kevin Kalkoff, Bruno Hoffman, Tobias Wicke and special guest Gary Young!

Congratulations Aimee!

Our very own Aimee Fuller is killing it! Placing 10th at the Burton European Open and 11th at the Roxy Chicken Jam. She's nominated for European Rookie of the Year. Go and vote here

Ten Tricks With Chris Oliver

This weeks 'Ten Tricks' from Kingpin are now online, this time with Vans skater Chris Oliver racking up some footage at the new St Albans layout. Watch the clip below, with another Ten Tricks due next Monday.

Vans Europe in Cali – Day 1

Recently Vans Europe sent the BMX team to California, there is a full edit coming but check out rideukbmx.com for daily updates and photos on what the boys got up to on the Cali Bro Trip...

Ashley Charles on United Bike Co.

Recently Vans and Eclat rider Ashley Charles announced that he is leaving Wethepeople; for more info about that, check out his recent 30 seconds interview at RideBMX. The rumor was Ashley riding for United Bike Co, and that rumor is ...

Note 'Bee-Sides' info

'Bee-Sides', the new DVD co-edited by Joe Gavin compiling all the highlights from Notes ten year history, should be available to buy from Note as of today, so get on the case and pick yourself up a copy for some ...

"Red" - Vans UK in Cuba

James Garnders 'Ableye' edit of the Vans UK trip to Cuba is finally online, including all the bangers from the "Havanarchy From the UK" article in the current Sidewalk mag, plus plenty more besides.

See below for "Red" Cuban skate ...

No Home Comforts Day 6

Watch the penultimate episode of the Vans skatumentary 'No Home Comforts' Skate Tour 2002, documenting the descent into madness of life on the Road. It's Day 6 and Dan Cates guides you through service station cuisine before mosher dropping ...

Sunday Service: Baghead Flats

Ben Grove gets the Sunday Service treatment again this morning, with classic Grove shapes and Sproat quirkiness from all over the North and beyond to keep you entertained. Keep an eye out for the Frank Stephens cameo too...

Fancy some ...

First Cover of 2010!

Congratulations to Josh 'Manhead' Young who has got his first cover of Sidewalk and first Vans cover of 2010, Nice Work Josh! Check out Sidewalk 160 for the much anticipated Vans in Cuba article as well as a features on ...

Phil Aller now on Stolen Bikes

The creator of the Barbados Khe frame; Vans and Profile rider Phil Aller has left Khe and is joining the UK Stolen team alongside Paul Jeffries and Pipe. Check out his recent welcome to the team edit from Stolen Bike ...

Danny Wainwright - 'The Scrum Tilly Lush'

Phil Evans has just uploaded another section from last years all Super8 DVD 'The Scrum Tilly Lush', this time with Vans skater Danny Wainwright in Bristol! Watch it below, with cameos from Will Ainley and Paul Carter, then go to ...

Vans Cali Bro Teaser

Recently Vans Europe sent their BMX team to California; including UK riders – Ben Hennon, Sebastian Keep, Ashley Charles and the rest of the ‘Euro’ team such as Kevin Kalkoff, Bruno Hoffman, Tobias Wicke and special guest Gary Young. We have ...

Ashley Charles Web Edit

éclat BMX have just dropped their first 2010 web edit featuring Vans rider Ashley Charles, packed with plenty of street, parks and even some trails... Watch Bournemouth's finest killing it below in an edit by Scott McMenamin.

MPORA.com launch free iPhone App

With the free Mpora app you can now browse and watch movies from your favourite action sports. Mpora has one of the largest catalogues of action sport movies out there with over 25,000 videos at your fingertips and of ...

2009 highlights – Matt Priest

RideBMX mag has an interview with Vans BMX rider Matt Priest asking about his highlights of 2009. Read it here. http://rideukbmx.com/

Ben Nordberg - 08/09 Remix Section

Sidewalk have gone back through the archives, sorted through all of Ben Nordbergs web coverage over the past couple of years and crafted a special three and a half minute remix section for your New Years enjoyment. Not a bad ...

More No Home Comforts

The fifth instalment of Vans 2002 Andy Evans crafted 'No Home Comforts' tour video can now be seen here, featuring a demo at Ramp N Rail in Dublin, a visit to the Guinness factory, a bit of street and a ...

Happy New Year!

Vans UK would like to wish all our Fans, Friends, Riders, TM’s and of course all the Vans Crew a Very Happy New Year for 2010 and a Big Thanks to all for making 2009 such a banger of ...

Sunday Service: Baghead Flats

This weeks Sunday Service features Vans' own Andy Scott with his full section from the legendary Baghead Flats film. Vert, Mini and Street all get rinsed by Bolton's Finest...Watch it below

If you fancy some UK skateboarding injected ...

Heathen Skateboards 'Holy Mountain Tour' web edit

The web edit of last summers Heathen Skateboards 'Holy Mountain Tour' is now online, featuring Daryl Nobbs aka Cov Sid, Mark Burrows, Colin Adam, Lewis Threadgold, Ben Devine, Martyn Hill, Josh Walters and Nick Roberts, as well as the rest ...

Happy Holidays from all at Vans!

Whatever you're up to over the Winter holidays, Have a Good One!

Vans Bash 2009-Shop Riot Final

The Black Sheep skate team asked us to say a huge thanks to everyone at Vans who made the trip to Belgium possible, also thanks to Alexis for driving us around in the snow and making sure we got back ...

No Home Comforts Day 3

The third part of Vans 2002 UK tour video 'No Home Comforts' can now be watched below, which sees Frank Stephens, Olly Todd, Blayney Hamilton, Marc Churchill, Dan Cates and the rest of the team roll into Liverpool, stopping by ...

Relentless ‘Ride With Us 2009’

James Gardner's edits of events from the English contingents' road trip are now online! See below for two separate edits - the first covering the skating of the trip and the second featuring interviews with those involved. Expect appearances from ...

Be Here!

Vans introduces 'Be Here,' an interactive campaign that allows potentially millions of young people from around the world to share their image along with thoughts, hopes and personal messages with a global audience via the vans.com/behere website with ...

Thanks for Voting Vans!

Vans won Big Push and would like to thank everyone who took the time to Vote Vans and all the people involved in Powley's Angels. The guilty parties are Josh 'Manhead' Young, Chris Oliver, Ben Grove, Kris Vile, Ben ...

Vans Brodown Snow - Part 2

Watch the latest instalment of the Vans 'Brodown Snow' video series featuring UK team riders Mark Ruparelia, Aimee Fuller, Nelson Pratt, Rich Hookes and Ryan Davis shredding around the globe to some epic tunes below and look out for the ...

Crossfire Xmas Jam 2009 - Footage

The annual Crossfire Xmas Jam took place at Bay66 in London on Saturday, with the main focus of the afternoon being the skateable car that was created especially for the event by Bay66s' current neighbours 'Mutate Britain'. See below for ...

No Home Comforts Day 2

Watch the second part of Vans 2002 UK tour video 'No Home Comforts' now - with Danny Wainwright, Frank Stephens, Olly Todd, Blayney Hamilton, Dave Chesson, Emilio Arnanz, Marc Churchill, Dan Cates, Chris Pulman, Pete King and European guest Hugo Liard ...

Best of 2009: Ben Nordberg

The currently injured Ben Nordberg has undeniably had a pretty hectic year – see what he's made of it all in the first of Sidewalk Mag's 'Best Of 2009' interviews. Click Here to see the full article.

Andy Evans 'This, That and the Others trailer'

Skate film maverick Andy Evans is cashing on Christmas with a career spanning DVD boxset "This, That and the Others" featuring the films Chillin, As-If, Straight to Video and This N That. Documenting the UK skate scene from 1997-2006 and ...

Danny Wainwright's got Cover

Vans Pro Danny Wainwright ollies over Flo Marfaing and onto the new Sidewalk cover! Oh and Flo is in a petrol driven go cart going a full speed. Congratulations to Danny for beast of a cover, this shot was taken ...

Vans Christmas Camp 2009

We are holding our first Vans Christmas Skate Camp on 28th-30th December at Ramp City, Blackpool. With coaching from members of the Vans UK team from 10am to 4pm daily, and freebies for everybody! The price is £60 for 3 ...

Vans skate tour 2002 - No Home Comforts

We have just dropped the first edit from the classic Vans skatumentary No Home Comforts. An Andy Evans produced tour video covering an eight day mission across the country in the Summer of 2002. On the road with Homeslice and ...

Only 3 days to Vote Vans!

'Powley's Angels' the full Vans Big Push 2009 edit is online now! Featuring Vans skaters Josh 'Manhead' Young, Chris Oliver, Ben Grove, Kris Vile and Ben Nordberg. Watch it here and then Vote Vans. Don't make us send ...

Fresh Blood: Nev

Crossfire has a Fresh Blood interview with Vans and Note skater Matthew 'Nev' Nevitt, watch him getting tech on streets of London with Kris Vile, Tom Knox and Gorgeous 'Dave' Watson in Vans Brodown Street edit below and keep ...

Rupert Antoine - "Is He French?"

Is Brightons' Vans flow-bro Rupert Antoine actually French? Discover the answer for yourself in this new clip from British Institution Andy Evans...

Slam Dunk Christmas Party!

Leeds most successful alternative clubnight Slam Dunk hits The Relentless Garage in Highbury for a Christmas party with live performances from Futures & Millionaires on Friday 11th December. Bringing you the biggest and best Pop Punk, Emo, Metal and Hardcore from ...

'Isolated Magick' By French

A black christmas desends on Soho set to the soundtrack of the blackest metal, courtesy of the world renowned illustrator French. Featuring his most recent work in conjunction with Carhartt at The Chapter One Gallery in London. There's an ...

As If, And What?

As If, And What? premiere announced The UK's first female skateboarding film from Rogue Skateboards is about to premiere on Saturday 12th December featuring Lucy Adams, Lois Pendlebury, Helena Long, Sam Bruce, Rebecca Aimee Davies, Sue Hazel and many ...

The Works Xmas Jam 2009

The yearly post-Xmas bash at The Works, Leeds, is back again for 2009, so if by the time December 27th comes around you're sick of eating chocolate money and cold turkey sandwiches while watching Only Fools and Horses repeats ...

Santa Cruz Tamworth!

The Santa Cruz Rookie Rider comp is taking place at Tamworth snowdome this Saturday. So head down to show off your skills and get some sweet prizes. Below you will find a detailed diagram of the slope set-up for the ...

Demo the new Tony Hawk Ride game

Head down to the Vans London (Carnaby Street), Manchester and Leeds stores to try out the latest skate game from Tony Hawk. With Tony Hawk: RIDE, players will have the opportunity to play the game using the innovative, motion-sensing wireless ...

Sunday Service: ‘Baghead Flats’

Tingley's finest export Josh 'Manhead' Young is featured in Sidewalk mags Sunday service this week. Nearly two years since the release of the Northern scene video 'Baghead Flats' it's finally becoming available online. Over the coming weeks expect ...

Leo Sharp Exhibition launch

Friday night was the official launch of Leo Sharps' "Sharp: 15 Years of UK Skateboarding" exhibition at the Fifty-Fifty Gallery in assoc with Vans, in Bristol. As well as plenty of finely selected choices from Leos vast archives, free drinks ...

Vans Coventry is now open!

The Vans Coventry store opened its doors a week ago and to help celebrate, the legend that is Neville Staple from The Specials will be heading down on Saturday 28th November to sign copies of his autobiography, ‘The Original Rude ...

R.Crumb exhibition at Scream Gallery, London.

Head down to the Scream Gallery at 34 Bruton Street, WIJ 6QX to check out the latest exhibition from Robert Crumb. His latest project is a complete series of illustrations for the Book of Genesis- for which he's spent ...

Another UK Champion...

Congratulations to Vans rider Greg Nowik for winning the 2009 Mini Ramp Champs at Skegness X-Site Skatepark. Manhead, Daryl Nobbs, Marc Churchill, Kris Vile and of course the new UK Champ Greg Nowik are all featured in a full edit ...

Three Amigos do Marseille

What happens when Three Amigos go to Marseille? No need to ask Kevin McKeon, Marcus Adam or Aaron Sweeney, just watch this instead from the skatepark of Aix en Provence and the beautiful bowls on the beach.

UK Mini Ramp Champs 2009 Results!

Sidewalk just posted the edit from last weekend UK Mini Ramp Champs at Skegness, with plywood based action from Greg Nowik, Manhead, Jake Collins, Mike Wright, Ben Devine, Daryl Nobbs, Marc Churchill, Kris Vile and plenty of others. Congratulations to ...

Powley's Angels

'Powley's Angels' the full Vans Big Push edit is online now! Featuring Josh 'Manhead' Young, Chris Oliver, Ben Grove, Kris Vile and Ben Nordberg. Watch it here and then Vote Vans!

Vote Vans on the Big Push!

For those who don't know, the Big Push is an annual skate road trip/filming competition and is held in high regard in the skateboard community. The DVD is available now with the latest issue of Sidewalk magazine and ...

Ali Whitton Edit

Vans BMX rider Ali Whitton lives out in Greenville NC but hails from Chester. We just got this edit filmed in Southern California, Greenville and Woodward East from Vital BMX featuring Ali ripping and talking about the Dunbar 3 shoe ...

Vans Manchester Opening

Like Waffles? Then get yourself down to the official opening of the new Vans store Manchester this Saturday to get your hands on some for free. There is also 10% off everything for one day only and Failsafe will be ...

Ben Nordberg - Get Well Soon!

Vans skater Ben Nordberg took a bad slam whilst out skating in California last week, resulting in a broken leg, several trips to hospital and 47 staples in his leg! We wish him a speedy recovery.
Click here for some ...

Powley's Angels - Extras

Vans Extras edit from the Big Push 2009!  Featuring Josh 'Manhead' Young, Chris Oliver, Ben Grove, Kris Vile and Ben Nordberg. Special guest star Dougy McLaughlan and of course the enigmatic Powley. Just a taste of the full Vans Skate ...

Rogie's - Magic Sticky Hand!

This weeks Sunday Service from sidewalkmag.com comes in the form of Ste 'Rogie' Roe's full part from Heroins "Magic Sticky Hand" DVD. The next Heroin production is underway but it's still early days yet, so this should ...

Vans Let it Ride 2009 - Extras

Brand new UK team 'Extras' edit from the European Vans Let it Ride BMX event. Featuring Levi Rogers, Phil Aller, Matt Priest, Zack Williams and special guest Kym Grosser and UK TM Jon Taylor. Brand new edit by Phil ...

Vans Triple Crown Of Surfing Prepares For Nov.12 Start

Another high surf warning is issued for Oahu's North Shore, the $845,000 Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, presented by Rockstar Energy Drink, is revving up for next week's Thursday start. Wave face heights reached 25 feet over ...

'Sharp: 15 Years of UK Skateboarding' exhibition

Leo Sharp's career spanning exhibition 'Sharp: 15 Years of UK Skateboarding' is opening at the Fifty-Fifty gallery in assoc. with Vans on November 26th. The evening kicks off at 7:30pm with Drinks, DJs, countless classic hand-framed shots from ...

Daryl Nobbs now powered by Death Urethane

Daryl 'Cov Sid' Nobbs can now be seen flying around a skatepark near you at faster than normal speeds thanks to his recent acquisition of a spot on the Death Urethane team. To celebrate the fact, check this clip that ...

Crossfire ‘Halloween Massacre 2009’ footage

Footage from Saturday nights Crossfire 'Halloween Massacre 2009' is online now, with mini ramp mayhem and fancy dress nonsense from Aaron Sweeney, Greg Nowik, Barney Page, Helena Long, Becky Jacques, Chris Oliver, Daryl Dominguez, Daryl Nobbs, Dave Snaddon, Nicky Howells ...

Vans ‘Shop Riot 2009’ - footage online now!

After an unexpected delay, footage from this Sundays Vans 'Shop Riot 2009' is finally online, with teams from The Black Sheep, Fifty-Fifty, Slam City, Exist, Ideal, Route One and more doing battle at Central Skatepark, Manchester, for the all expenses ...

Vans ‘Shop Riot 2009’ - mini ramp jam!

Footage from the mini ramp jam at Vans 'Shop Riot 2009' can be found below, with more action from Rob Smith, Manhead, Awadh, Jake Collins, Nicky Howells, Ste 'Rogie' Roe, Doug McLaughlan and Aaron Sweeney.

 

Vans Warners available from www.wiggle.co.uk: 30th Oct

The Vans Warner SPD will be available to buy from www.wiggle.co.uk as of the 30th Oct.

The Warner is the first choice in style, comfort, and performance for SPD compatible shoes for today's BMX racers and ...

Last few tickets remaining..

The last few tickets are still on sale for the Vans Off the Wall Music Night at the new 02 Birmingham Academy on the 30th October. 13 bands for £15!!

Tickets Only £15 Adv (s.t.b.f) available from ...

Shop Riot results

Thanks to everyone who attended the Vans Shop Riot yesterday and congratulations to the winners. The day was a pretty relaxed affair and an all round good laugh. For a full edit of the event keep an eye out on ...

Danny Wainwright Sunday Service

Long time Vans skater Danny Wainwright is the centre of attention on this weeks Sidewalk Sunday Service, and they've pulled one from the archive. Check out some footage from the 1996 video, Juice at www.sidewalkmag.com

Vans Shop Riot is on!

Skate teams are lining up for the Vans shop riot comp at Central Skatepark this weekend with some heavy names in the line ups including Vans riders Rogie, Kris Vile, Olly Tyreman and Manhead. Free entry and Vans waffles to ...

Andy Evans talks 'Heel Toe Magic'

Andy Evans has an interview online over on Crossfire discussing all aspects of his latest madcap release 'Heel Toe Magic'. If that wasn't enough we have a competition online now to celebrate the release of the (second) most anticipated ...

Rowley interviews Lemmy

Thrasher have uploaded the first part of an exclusive four part chat between Geoff Rowley and Lemmy from Motorhead at the Rainbow Bar and Grill on Sunset Blvd, recorded back in August this year. Lemmy contributed to the 'Extremely Sorry ...

Cover Story: Sebastian Keep

Vans rider Sebastian Keep scored this months cover of RideBMX UK with his epic air at Sadberge reservoir. This isn’t Bas' first ride cover though, he’s had a few! Ride have put up a recap of Sebastian’s ...

Ride to Glory 2009: Full edits now online!

Today is the day, Ride have put all five teams edit’s online! That’s Vans, Odyssey, Shadow, Profile and Wethepeople. The edits are the same edits from the DVD that was cover-mounted last issue and voting is still going ...

UK Mini Ramp Champs 2009

Sunday November 15th the UK Mini Ramp Champs 2009 is on, at X-Site Skatepark in Skegness. Playing host to the UK finest transition orientated skaters for a full day of pure mini ramp carnage! Last years event went off, so ...

Bas Keep getting high...

Congratulations to Sebastian Keep for getting the cover of the latest issue of Ride UK BMX mag, with a true beast of a shot! Bas, with the help of Red Bull made this cover possible. Ben Hennon and Dan Lacey ...

Vans Brodown Snow - Part 1

Powder, jibs and broken bones...meet Vans UK snowboarders Mark Ruparelia and Chris Chatt in the first episode of the brand new 'Brodown snow' podcasts series highlighting the skills and personalities of the Vans UK teams. This time introducing the ...

Red Bull Reservoir Dogs teaser

Last month, a top secret mission was going down while most people were going about their daily business. The full story is in the new issue of Ride UK Magazine. Sebastian KeepBen Hennon and Dan Lacey are all involved ...

Daryl Dominguez is on!

After a solid year of smashing every event going, including placing fifth at last months UK Champs, London resident Daryl Dominguez has earned himself a spot on the Vans UK Skate flow team! Keep an eye out for Daryl at ...

Hoffman Bikes UK trip Video

Bas Keep, Mad Jon Taylor and US guest Seth Kimborough take to some sweet spots on a recent Hoffman Bikes UK trip. Top Edit by Charlie Jobling. Watch it Below.

Battle Of The Black Country Jam 2009

To celebrate the first birthday of Wednesfield's 'Amos plaza', the Gnargore crew are proud to present the 'Battle Of The Black Country' jam on Saturday 17th October, with prizes from A Third Foot, Death, Heroin, Landscape, Vans, Heathen and ...

Vans teams up with Drift magazine

If you fancy winning yourself a pair of Sk8-Mid fleece, perfect now the weather has turned! Then head to
http://www.driftsurfing.eu/competitions.asp

Mark Webb Edit

Total BMX have just released a brand new video mix featuring Mark Webb and Alex Coleborn's technical wizardry in Southsea park and on the streets... Check out the edit below

Men's Health

Check out the latest issue to hit the shelves of Men's Health. Vans surfers Sam Lamiory and Richie Fitzgerald give their advice on the best surf spots...

Tunnel Jam Result!

Congratulations to Sebastian Keep who won best rider at the the recent Tunnel Jam and took home a giant cheque for his efforts! Check out Bas in the edit below at this invite only event in ply wood heaven in ...

Sunday Service: Andy Scott

This weeks Sunday Service from sidewalkmag.com comes in the form of Andy Scotts part from Deaths "Better Than Life", which happened to be his first full length section since Deathbox's "Spirit of the Blitz" way back when. it ...

Introducing the Warner SPD

BMX racing is one of the sports that helped build Vans into a household name in the late 70's and throughout the 80's. With the natural progression of BMX racing and now downhill mountain bike racing requiring specific ...

Brand new 'Heel Toe Magic' trailer!

Coming to a reality near you, Andy Evans 'Heel Toe Magic' skate film is out in the next two weeks. Check out this band new trailer below and start anticipating the visual feast of skating and madcap comedy to come ...

Ten Tricks with Tom Knox

The latest Kingpin 'Ten Tricks...' feature is online now, with Vans rider Tom Knox hitting double digit trick numbers down Cantelowes skatepark! Watch it below...

Big Bang Snowboard Show

The Big Bang Snowboard Show is back for 2009 and it's bigger and better than ever before. They have established a whole new coaching programme with onesnowboarding.co.uk, Roxy and snowboardcoach.co.uk. They have the UK's ...

Scene skateshop clip

Scene skateshop in Preston have put out a short clip of team riders Ste 'Rogie' Roe, Pete Steele and Neil Worthing and tearing up some North West spots. Give it a watch below!

Funeral Fog & Dethkills - The Initiation, the Movie

Our favourite tea drinking black metal illustrator French is currently over in LA for an art show called 'The Initation' with Derek Albeck at the Cerasoli Gallery in Culver City, Los Angeles. Here's the edit of what happened setting ...

Vans Off the Wall stage at Relentless Boardmasters Edit

Go behind the scenes at the Vans Off the Wall stage at Relentless Boardmasters 2009. Check out some exclusive interviews with Ghost of a Thousand, Failsafe and Sharks.

A Day With: Rikki Gunner

RideUKBMX's 'A Day With' series meets up with Vans and United Bike Co rider Rikki Gunner he works a nine to five and then afterwards squeezes in as much riding as the day will allow for. Ride spent last ...

Ben Nordberg - Caught in the Crossfire interview

Ahead of Flips 'Extremely Sorry' premiere this coming Friday at Hidden Nightclub in London, Caught in the Crossfire have been chatting with Ben Nordberg about the Big Push, his switch to Flip, and filming for Extremely Sorry. Get reading by ...

Ride to Glory-Vote Vans!

A few weeks back the UK BMX team headed out on Ride BMX mag's 'Ride to Glory'. Five teams to head out on the road for seven days and complete various tasks for points and the best video edit ...

Vans Kill the Line dirt contest

Two weeks ago, Vans ran a dirt contest the the famous Peynier trails in France. These trails are famous because they're vast and big! We have a full edit featuring complete coverage from the whole event. So get the ...

Sunday Service: Ben Grove

This weeks Sunday Service from sidewalkmag.com features Manchester's finest Ben Grove's section from the last full length Unabomber DVD "Urbane Mob" it is online now and can be viewed below.

Off the Wall Music Night Update!

Tickets are now on sale for the Vans Off the Wall Music Night at the new 02 Birmingham Academy on the 30th October. Not only do you get one banging headliner in the form of Funeral for a Friend, but ...

Flip 'Extremely Sorry' UK Premiere

Flip Skateboard’s highly anticipated video 'Extremely Sorry' is set to premiere on September 25th in London and a limited number of tickets for the upcoming Flip 'Extremely Sorry' UK premiere are on sale now via Ticketweb - click here to ...

Vans European Downtown Showdown Videos

The very first edition of the European Vans Downtown Showdown hit Italy last weekend and exceeded all expectations. The famous Lingotto Building (formerly the Fiat factory and test track) was a stunning and perfect backdrop for this unique skate jam ...

The Big Push 2009 is on!

Now in its 5th year, the Big Push pits premium skateboard teams in the UK against one another on a whistle-stop tour of the hottest and most iconic skateboard destinations. This year, the Big Push is aiming to be bigger ...

Waveriders Wins!

Congratulations to Richie Fitzgerald, the film Waveriders has won Best Documentary at the Surfer Mag's Surfer Poll and Video Awards and while each of the documentaries offered a window into gripping stories from within the world of surf, Waveriders ...

Surfer Poll Nominations's

Vans surfers Richie Fitzgerald and Duncan Scott have both been nominated in the Surfer Poll and Video Awards, taking place in California on 15th September. They have both been nominated in the Coors Heavy Water category and Richie's film ...

Favourites: Daryl Dominguez

Vans UK's latest Flow Bro Daryl Dominguez fresh from taking fifth place at the UKSA National Skateboarding Championships last weekend has his favourites up on sidewalkmag.com have a look...

Hennon on Hoffman

Congratulations to Ben Hennon who has joined Hoffman Bikes International BMX team alongside our very own Mad Jon Taylor and Sebastian Keep.

Check out the edit below of Ben riding at Silksworth outdoor park way up North. From his recent ...

Vans Downtown Showdown went off!

The first Downtown Showdown event in Europe was won by Element's European team. Held on top of the Lingotto Fiat factory building in Turin, the comp was made up of riders competing for euros from Alai, Blueprint, Cliché, Element ...

Manhead

Vans skater Josh 'Manhead' Young spent some time up in Scotland at the start of the summer and Alex Winstanley has put together this sick edit of Livi bowl madness and action in the park and street all performed by ...

Vans have some new UK champions!

Congratulations to Vans skaters Ross McGouran, Kris Vile, Ben Grove, Darryl Dominguez and Chris Oliver who placed 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th respectively in Street and in Vert congrats to Sam Beckett, Andy Scott and Pete King placing 1st, 5th ...

Vans UKSA National Championships 2009 - Girls Comp

Footage from the Sunday morning girls comp at this years UKSA National Skateboarding Championships is online now, with Lucy Adams, Lois Pendlebury, Helena Long, Becky Jacques, Ellie Ford and Dani Mellor.

Watch the clip below now - bowl jam footage coming ...

Vans UKSA National Championships 2009 - Street Finals

Highlights from the street finals of the second annual UKSA National Skateboarding Championships are online now and ready for your eyes and brain to digest.

See how the weekend ended with yet more madness from Vaughan Baker, Dave Davies, Dave ...

Vans UKSA National Championships 2009 - Street Semi-finals

The first edit from day two of the 2009 Vans UKSA National Skateboarding Championships is now online, with Ben Grove, Vaughan Baker, Korahn Gayle, Harry Lintell, Carl Wilson, Neil Smith, Tom Harrison, Kris Vile, Conhuir Lynn, Chris Oliver and the ...

Vans UKSA National Championships 2009 - Vert Finals

The six vert finalists from this years Vans UKSA National Skateboarding Championships shut up shop in what can only be described as an actually insane way yesterday afternoon.

Christ air 540s? 720s in runs? "Magic Carpet"?

In case you were ...

Vans UKSA National Championships 2009 - Vert Qualifiers

Footage from Saturdays vert qualifiers at the UKSA National Skateboarding Championships is online now, with Pete King, Alex Halford, Jake Anderson, Andy Scott, Sam Bosworth and Sam Beckett.

Watch it below now and keep an eye out for the finals ...

Vans UKSA National Championships 2009 - Street Qualifiers

The Vans UKSA National Skateboard Championships 2009 kicked off at the weekend, with qualifiers for both street and vert going down at Adrenaline Alley in Corby. The street footage is first up, with Dan Wileman, Ben Grove, Korahn Gayle, Kris ...

I would gladly trade my hands for some wheels

Jay Croft has an upcoming art show at the Fifty Fifty Gallery in association with Vans, 8 Park Street, Bristol, BS1 5HR. Opening night Thursday 10th September and the show runs until 8th October. Jay is a skateboarder, an artist ...

‘Cuba Couch: The Making of Red’

This summer the Vans UK Skate team visited the lesser chartered territory of Cuba. Here are some highlights and a summary of the trip featuring some of their insights into the cultural shock that confronted them. Full skate edit titled ...

The Vans Off the Wall Music Night is back

1 night - 12 countries - Over 20 bands

30th October 2009

FUNERAL FOR A FRIEND and FIGHTSTAR

co-headline special one-off UK show

 

The Vans Off the Wall night returns for a second year this October and is set to be bigger ...

Vans European Downtown Showdown

SUPPORTED BY FIAT FREESTYLE

The Vans Downtown Showdown concept was created for skaters by skaters and has been running in Hollywood’s Paramount Studios, with huge success, for four years. Involving legends such as Jamie Thomas, Alex Olson and Rick ...

Vans x Mastodon

Listen to their story of nine and a half years of blowing people's minds. Full Mastodon video interview to celebrate the launch Vans x Mastodon Collaboration with 4 styles of shoes featuring Blood Mountain and Blade Catcher artwork by ...

The Initiation

Our very own Richard 'French' Sayer is teaming up with Derek Albeck for a show on September 19th at the Cerasoli Gallery in Culver City, Los Angeles. The show is called "The Initiation" and will feature some new prints and ...

Concrete Carnival 2009 - Results and Backslaps!

Despite fear of rain this years Concrete Carnival went off without a hitch. Congratulations to Vans Riders Ben Grove and Greg Nowick for taking first and second respectively and taking home the money!

Results:

1st Ben Grove
2nd Greg Nowik ...

Hosoi talking loud!

With more than 30 years of skateboarding under his belt, Vans team rider Christian Hosoi is a true living skate legend. Catch up with Holmes in a full interview over at crossfire.com now.

Concrete Carnival 2009 footage

This years lone installment of Concrete Carnival took place yesterday at Thornes Park skatepark in Wakefield, with a strong turnout of heads from all over the country.

See the footage underneath for all the madness from the day, with Ben ...

Favourites: Matthew 'Nev' Nevitt

'Favourites' is back this week on sidewalkmag.com and pays a visit to Manchester as they question Note worker, Pumpcage regular, Science rider and member of the Vans UK flow roster, Matthew 'Nev' Nevitt!

Get reading over on the Interviews ...

Heathen 'The Holy Mountain' Tour 2009

The entire Heathen team, plus friends, family a bunch of 'special' guests, will be tearing through the East Coast towards the end of the month, on what has been labeled 'The Holy Mountain' tour 2009! 

With the likes of Daryl ...

‘Monkeys in a Van’ - part 2

Following on from last weeks instalment, the second 'Monkeys in a Van' edit is online now, and can be watched underneath, with Manhead, Neil Smith and Stu Graham visiting a mini ramp at the surreal setting of five-star hotel/mansion ...

None Meaner than the Deaner

Last weekend saw the tenth anniversary of the DLH funday at Dean Lane skate park in Bristol. As always it went off in a blur of skating, beer and punk rock fun for all the family. Including a ring of ...

Monkeys in a Van - part 1

During the first week of June, Stu Graham, Cubic, Neil Smith and Josh 'Manhead' Young set off on a week long mission around the UK, bumping into a whole random crew of people along the way

The 'Monkeys in a ...

Vans at Relentless Boardmasters

So the Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans is over for another year. Sunshine, great waves and an incredibly high standard of surf, skate and BMX riding made it the best one yet.

The Vans Summer Sessions took in the ...

Relentless Boardmasters 2009 - Wooden Waves skate comp

The skate side of Relentless Boardmasters 09 kicked off in Newquay yesterday afternoon, which saw Josh 'Manhead' Young get held off first place by Ben Raemers at the annual street comp at Wooden Waves.

See the footage below now for ...

Relentless Boardmasters 2009 - Vert finals

It was agreed by all who bore witness that this years Vans 'Summer Sessions' vert contest at Relentless Boardmasters was the gnarliest vert competition that our shores have ever seen. Saturdays qualifiers and best trick comp definitely set the bar ...

'Stay Strong' UK Stephen Murray Benefit Jam

This is the official page of the Murray Jam UK [2009 edition] and its gonna be amazing, bigger and better than the last two years!. The venue is Alianos Trails which everyone knows are normally on an invite only basis ...

Mad Jon Don't Surf

Video interview with Vans BMX team manager Jon Taylor at Relentless Boardmasters in Newquay, look out for subtle product placement by Bas Keep as Jon spills the beans on Surfing and Summer Nights in Newquay...

 

Relentless Boardmasters - Mini BMX Qualifying

The qualifying for the miniramp at the Relentless Boardmasters went down yesterday and what seemed like was going to be a mellow comp turned out to be savage. Check out some of the riding from Ben Wallace, the Bruzas, Dan ...

Vans UKSA National Champs 2009

The second annual UKSA National Skateboard Championships is going to be returning to Adrenaline Alley, Corby, on September 5th and 6th for another full weekend of shocking, homegrown skateboarding!

As with last year, there will be both vert and street ...

New Ben Nordberg footage

A late July session at Bath skatepark, with Ben Nordberg and Nicky Howells from www.sidewalkmag.com. The first dry morning they headed down to Bath skatepark for a warm up session, a clip from which can be seen below ...

X-Games Am Result!

UK vert history was made over the weekend, as Brits dominated at the X-Games Am contest in LA, with Sam Beckett coming in a close second to Sam Bosworth who took the win. This is the first British X-Games win ...

UKPSA Women's Longboard Champion 09

Congratulations to Candice O’Donnell from Newquay in Cornwall who became the 2009 UK Pro Surf Tour Women’s Longboard champion.

In the first ever UK Pro Surf Tour Women’s Longboard event Candice O’Donnell dominated the division in ...

Rampworx presents RAMP JAM!

This is a FREE skateboard event taking place on Saturday 15th August from 6-10pm at Liverpool's legendary Rampworx! There will be all the usual fun: free stuff to give out and even 2 tickets to Barcelona up for grabs ...

Vans Newcomers Search - RESULTS

For the past few weeks the Vans Newcomers Search in association with Clash magazine has been on the hunt to find two bands to play on the Vans Off the Wall stage at the Relentless Boardmasters.

The final took place ...

Vans Shop Riot 2009

The UK leg of the 'Shop Riot' contest at Central Skatepark, Manchester, on 25th October, so get your four-man shop team together and head to Manchester!

The comp will be split into two halves - street and mini - with plenty of ...

Concrete Carnival 2009

Concrete Carnival is back for 2009, and this year at its new home of Thornes Park, Wakefield on Sunday 23rd August! As ever, there are both sponsored and unsponsored catagories, with £1000 in prize money for the sponsored types and ...

Ride to Glory is on!

5 Teams, 7 days, 25 Top riders, head to head for the Ride to Glory title. The Vans UK BMX team are road tripping right now with riders Jon Taylor, Bas Keep, Ben Hennon, Matt Priest, Levi Rogers and Scott ...

Young Guns: National Unsponsored Comp 2009 footage

All the action from Sundays first UK 'Young Guns: National Unsponsored Comp' 2009 at Adrenaline Alley, Corby.

Featuring Jonny Carter, Daniel Hill, Ollie Beeby, Alex Lally, Mark Radman, Dave Pegg and other completely sponsor-less riders, filmed and edited by James ...

Metal Hammer Incoming tour

September will see the Metal Hammer Incoming tour tearing across the UK featurigng Deaf Havana and Vans favourites The Casino Brawl plus special guests. Check the Flyer below for dates

Girl Skate Jam UK09

Girls from Czech, Poland, New Zealand, France, Ireland, Spain and the UK traveled to the infamous Pioneer Skate park in St Albans on June 20th for the 8th annual Girl Skate Jam. More than 40 riders turned up to skate ...

Covpark Combat 3

For the past 2 years I've ran an event down at my local park...the park isn't really brilliant, it's a bit of a laugh but it's no Saffron Walden or Stoke Plaza. Regardless of how ...

Here we go again

Skate Comp at Jubilee Skate Park Cleveleys on Saturday 25 July, Flyer below...

Vans Brodown Street

In the final part of the 'Vans Brodown' skate series, it's out to the streets of London with Kris Vile, Tom Knox, Gorgeous Dave Watson and Matthew Nev Nevitt where things get seriously Tech.


Vans Newcomers FINAL!

Over the last month bands have submitted themselves in the hope of becoming one of two bands to open the Vans Off the Wall Stage at the Relentless Boardmasters Surf, Skate and Music Festival.

They will also win a custom ...

NASS results

Congratulations to Vans skaters Josh 'Manhead' Young and Ben Grove who got second and third in street at the weekends Relentless NASS 2009 comp. And Andy Scott won the Goliath monster ramp comp despite the weather. Great Work Lads! Watch ...

Usugrow Book Release

Japanese artist and Vans collaborator Usugrow continues his Shinganist showcase with an upcoming book release and group show at the Stolen Space Gallery in London. In addition to works from Usugrow, the show will feature Mozyskey, Toshikazu Nozaka, Bene, and ...

Storyboards Lite

As the details for this years UKSA National Championships are being finalised, the Storyboards crew revisit last years still shocking event with their two weekly 'Storyboards Lite' Mpora clips. See below for two parts of National Champs goodness, with Chris ...

Burnley Interact - final bowl session

Interact skatepark in Burnley finally closed its doors last week. A small crew of park regulars, including Bod, Woz, Lois Pendlebury, Jack Metcalfe, Tez and Andy Scott, all were present on the Wednesday night to give the bowl one last ...

Vans launch a special collaboration with Mastodon

Mastodon formed in 1999 in Atlanta and has pretty much lived on the road since, touring with acts such as Iron Maiden and Slayer. The artwork used in this package is from the band’s highly successful third album, Blood ...

Beckett takes the win!

Congratulations to Vans Skater Sam Beckett who won the Independent Vert Series last weekend at Creation Skatepark, in Birmingham. For full results check http://www.myspace.com/ukvertseries 

Sunday Service: Doug McLaughlan

This weekend's Sunday Service featured Vans Flow Bro and Gentleman's Pistol Doug McLaughlan ripping through Huddersfields, Newsome Park. Filmed and edited by Paul'Man' Silvester, Watch the 'Sluggin' It' edit below

 

Thirty Seconds: A day with Mark Webb video

Ride BMX has got a special one for you, a video of Vans BMX rider Mark Webb's backyard ramp! The only footage we ever usually see of Mark is going big at contests, so Ride went and spent a ...

Win a trip to Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans

Win a trip to Relentless Boardmasters in association with Vans. Vans and Sugar have teamed up to offer one lucky person and a friend, the chance to win a trip to the Relentless Boardmasters, in association with Vans. The winner ...

Vans Off the Wall Newcomers

Entries are coming in thick and fast for the Vans Off the Wall Newcomers competition, so if you're in a band and would like to open up the Friday or Saturday Vans OTW stage at the Relentless Boardmasters, in ...

Vans Dawn of the Shred III

In association with Relentless. A skate ramp on an indoor snow slope? It can only be the Vans Dawn of the Shred Milton Keynes comp. Check out some jibbing from the best of the UK snow scene on the various ...

Andy Scott is a winner!

Andy Scott wins the Vans off the Bowl-Contest 2009. Last Saturday the second annual Vans off the Bowl-Contest contest took place in the newly renovated skate park of Lugano, Switzerland. And our boy Andy Scott took home the Euro's ...

Powleys 'Vans in Cuba' blog

A selection of the UK Vans skate team just returned from a fortnight long trip to Cuba, with Powley (Skate TM), Chris Oliver, Ste 'Rogie' Roe, Ben Grove, Tom Knox, Gorgeous Dave, Pete King and James Gardner on board. An ...

Ride With Us 2009

The English leg of the 2009 rolling free for all week long tour that's lovingly referred to as 'Ride With Us' kicks off in the north this coming Saturday, and to starts things off at the Ripped skatepark in ...

Girl Skate Jam Result

Congratulations to Vans skater Helena Long for grabbing a well deserved second place at the Girl Skate Jam UK 09. The all female skate jam and competition went off at Pioneer Skatepark, St Albans on Saturday 20 June. There are ...

Concrete Carnival Reloaded

The Storyboards crew have just posted a great new edit featuring all the action from last years 'Vans Concrete Carnival Reloaded' event at the Gasworx in Bridlington, featuring Marc Churchill, Jess Young, Adam Howe, Ben Nordberg, Aaron Sweeney and many ...

Flo Marfaing - 10 Years on Vans

To celebrate Flo Marfaing's tenth year repping the waffle, we have put together a retrospective 13 minute clip of Flo's skateboarding, featuring commentary from Danny Wainwright, Chris Pfanner, Kris Vile and plenty of others. Witness the Flo Show ...

Bootleg Sessions

Bootleg Sessions v.3 is your guide to finding fun on your daily driver after you've made it from point A to point B. A fixed gear film compiled in Mid West America, with riders' footage from all over ...

Eastwood Legends 3

Essex is once again host to a fun day and comp on the 26th. Southend’s Eastwood ramp has been bags of fun for over two decades now and Switch Store and Shintap have organised what will be the 3rd ...

Vans release the Off the Wall pack

The Vans Off the Wall pack is a throwback to the brands original skate line introduced in 1977. Vans created the first skate shoe with a padded ankle collar named the Era (Style 95) in 1976 and followed up the ...

Vans Brodown Park

In the second part of the 'Vans Brodown' skate series, the park dogs get busy shutting down Wakefield skate park, before it had even officially opened. Featuring Ollie Tyreman, Ben Nordberg, Stephen Roe, Josh 'Manhead' Young and Darryl Nobbs.

Relentless Boardmasters with Vans

Vans is stepping up their support at Relentless Boardmasters. Taking on an associate sponsorship and shaking up the half week long festival that takes place in Newquay from the 4th August. To give you a taste of what to expect ...

Andy Evans presents 'Heel Toe Magic' trailer

Skateboarding Jesus? Tyrone Olson? Flying D3s? That can really only mean one thing...It's been a long three years since Andy Evans unleashed the epic skate film 'This N That' on the world and the follow-up 'Heel Toe Magic ...

More from the Wakefield Skatepark opening

The Andy Evans crafted Gravity edit of the Wakefield Skatepark official opening is now online, featuring a bit of background to the parks history, as well as more skating from the day, with the likes of Mike Wright, Manhead, Marc ...

Marc Churchill interview

HUCK talks to long time Vans team rider and renaissance man Marc Churchill about skateboarding, designing parks and much more. Read it here huckmagazine.com

Let it Ride

The Vans Let It Ride tour came to an end in Kortrijk at the Bowl contest on Saturday 6th June. The small town of Kortrijk was over run with BMX’ers who were there to compete for the 10,000 ...

Nordberg gets Hot Knees

Flip's latest signing and Vans rider Ben Nordberg features in a Day in the Life video from the archives of the Hot Knees show and is joined by friends Kev Mckeon, Aaron Sweeney and more. Watch it below.

Vans Off the Wall Newcomer Search

In a band? Fancy opening the Vans Off The Wall stage at the Relentless Boardmasters, in association with Vans music festival this August? Would you like to see your band's name up there alongside the likes of The Streets ...

Updates From The Vans Book Party

The Vans Book release party went off on Thursday, June 4th in LA. Get access to pics and behind the scenes scoops of the big event and you'll feel like you were apart of all the action.

Rogue Skateboards 'As If, And What' update

Rogue Skateboards, the UKs only all girl skateboard company, have just wrapped up the second month of filming for their upcoming full length video production 'As If, And What'. Rogues driving force, Jenna Selby, has got a feature covering that ...

Dawn of the Shred III

The Vans Dawn of the Shred went off on Saturday night, taking over the SNO!Zone in Milton Keynes for the evening. Just under 100 people entered to ride the course that featured obstacles such as the skate mini ramp ...

Vans Summer Camps 2009

This summer, Vans are holding their first Summer Camps at parks up and down the country, with coaching from members of the Vans UK team from 10am to 4pm daily, and freebies for everybody!

The cost for the week is ...

First-Ever Vans Book Launches Today!

It's been talked about for many years and now is finally coming to life. Vans has released its first-ever book today, featuring 20-some-odd stories that collectively tell the story of the brand: from Rowley to Warped Tour, from Customs ...

Bury Skatepark Jam

Hardcore Hobbies presents Bury Skatepark Jam with Skate and BMX competitions on the 19 July 2009, 15+ and under 14's comps and loads more see the flyer below.

Cooler cover star

Vans skater Sarah Meurle gets the cover of Cooler this month. Head to the Vans facebook page to check out some behind the scenes photos from the shoot.

Footage from the Liverpool Hub Festival

James Gardners 'Ableye' edit of the Liverpool Hub Festival is online now, so set aside 6 minutes of your day and get stuck in! Featuring bangers from Chris Oliver, Ben Grove, Josh 'Manhead' Young, All-terrain Trev, Pete King, Sam Beckett ...

FISE Result!

Congratulations to Vans BMX rider Mark Webb took the win at FISE in the street comp, with team mates Alessandro Barbero and Ryan Guettler closee behind in the Top 4. Fise Results Here and Check out the edit below and ...

Vans Brodown

Vans Brodown is a new, three part series, which highlights the skateboarding and personalities of each member of the Vans UK skateboard team. Kicking off with Vert dogs, the first part of the trilogy shows the guys give the Corby ...

Vans Dawn of the Shred III

There's just over a week to go till Vans Dawn of the Shred at Sno!Zone Milton Keynes and you can check out a sneak preview of the slope plan on the Vans facebook page. If you want to ...

HUB Festival Skatepark

The HUB festival is taking place this weekend in Liverpoool. This years skate area was built by King Ramps and is hosting comps in BMX and Skateboarding over the 2 days. Both sponsored and un sponsored riders and skaters are ...

Let It Ride Update

The Vans 'Let It Ride' tour comprises of four teams (UK, France, Germany and a European collective) and everything kicks off on the 27th May. Here’s an update on what’s going to be happening:

THE TOUR
After getting ...

EXCLUSIVE! Matt Priest edit

Continuing the Ride UK BMX series of exclusive UK videos they've got a brand new edit of Vans rider Matt Priest killing his local trails, skatepark and friend Bob’s back garden. Edit by Dave King - Watch it now ...

Girl Skate Jam UK 2009

Following the success of the previous competitions, the organisers of Girl Skate Jam UK are proud to announce the date of Girl Skate Jam UK 09. The all female skate jam and competition will take place at the Pioneer Skatepark ...

Girl Skate Jam 09

This years Girl Skate Jam will take place on Saturday 20th June, between 1-6pm at Pioneer Skate Park, St Albans.
20 mins on the train from Kings Cross, London. There will be ams and sponsored, mini and street comps, plus ...

Bury Skatepark Jam

Hardcore Hobbies presents Bury Skatepark Jam with Skate and BMX competitions on the 19 July 2009, 15+ and under 14's comps and loads more see the flyer below.

Jon Taylor is a Legend

Rideukbmx.com is all about legends this week, every day they're going to have the top 5 legends of some of today's most prolific riders and today's update is by Hoffman Bikes rider and Vans UK Team ...

It's Over!

The Vans Off the Wall Tour rolled into London last week for the final date of the tour and what a show! Check out the blog from Katie P who hit the road with Cancer Bats, The Plight and SSS ...

The Ghost of a Thousand

Album Launch shows for Brighton's heaviest sons The Ghost of a Thousand. Free Admission and giveaways Brighton and London dates. New Album 'New Hopes, New Demonstrations' out June 1st

Sign SAS petition, send it direct to Gordon Brown

Clean water campaigners from Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) is urging its supporters and the wider public to sign the petition calling for the implementation of a National Marine Litter Strategy, which will help protect the UK’s coastline, oceans and ...

Meet Neville Staple

Don't miss your chance to meet the legendary Neville Staple from The Specials at the Vans stores in Westfield and Carnaby Street.

Wednesday 6th May @ 1pm Vans Westfield Mall 40 Unit 1063 White City


Friday 8th May @ 1pm Vans ...

Candice wins again!

Vans longboard surfer, Candice O'Donnell has won yet another contest. She took 1st prize at the first leg of the British Longboard Union Tour in Perranporth last weekend. Well done Candice!

Cancer Bats Vans Store Signing Session

The Cancer Bats did a signing at the Vans Store in Leeds today before heading off to tonights show at Leeds Cockpit. The basement of the shop has a brand new ramp in it, and Liam Bat and Foxy SSS ...

Sidewalk Favourites

Robbery, death, Nueu tours, Johnny Cash and more with Vans skater Mr Aaron Sweeney over at www.sidewalkmag.com/interviews

Let it Ride!

Vans announces a pan European BMX tour and contest that will bring together four countries from around Europe. Vans pro teams including the UK, FRANCE, GERMANY & a EUROPEAN collective, have been invited to take part in a road trip that ...

On the Cover

Congratulations to Vans Surfer Tom Lowe for grabbing the cover of Surf Europe mag issue 65, also features a great interview with Tom. From being a grom to 20ft bombs at Aileens...Check it out!

Cancer Bats store appearances

During the Vans Off the Wall Tour, Cancer Bats will be dropping by the Vans store in Leeds and the Exit store in Manchester to meet and greet fans and sign some goodies. Rumour has it that the band are ...

Oakley Independent Vert Series

Oakley Independent Vert Series - Final date changed due to an international event clash which could have seen a lot of the UK's top riders out of the country so the final leg of the vert series back till the ...

Dawn of the Shred results!

The Vans Dawn of the Shred comp went off this weekend. The sun was shining and the park was at its best. 35 people entered to win a £1000 purse prize with Jack Shakleton taking 1st prize in the Mens ...

Official Barnstaple Skatepark Opening

The Gravity built Barnstaple park, Devon, gets its official opening this coming Sunday, April 26th, with comps, demos, giveaways and live music running from midday until 4pm!

Vans team riders including Marc Churchill, Darryl Nobbs and Manhead will be in ...

The Original Rude Boy

The legend that is Neville Staple from The Specials will be making a visit to the Vans London stores, to sign copies of his new book The Original Rude Boy, for fans. Both taking place at 1pm on the 6th ...

Vans Off The Wall Tour Update

From the 22nd April through till 7th May Vans presents the Cancer Bats on the Vans Off The Wall Tour that will see the band play at 16 venues and just confirmed are two band signing appearances at the Vans ...

April Tweaker

Tweaker Zine have dropped the April issue and congratulations to Kevin McKeon for a beast of a cover and there is a great article on the Outsiders at Corby, featuring are very own Andy Scott and Sam Beckett.

Flip at Phoenix Am 09

Witness the Flip am team killing it in Phoenix last weekend, with our very own Ben Nordberg repping the UK.
flipskateboards.com

It's Coming!

The Vans Dawn of the Shred in association with Relentless returns for the third year, and this time it’s bigger than ever. Bringing the North/South divide closer with an indoor stop at Xscape Milton Keynes on the 30th ...

'Humour of Initiation' opening

Saturday night saw the opening of French's 'Humour of Initiation' exhibition in the recently established gallery space at Fifty Fifty, Bristol. For some pictures from the opening night and a glimpse at what to expect if you're planning ...

Vans proudly presents

The opening of Humour of Initiation, an exhibition of new and previously unseen work by French. At the new Bristol based Fifty Fifty Gallery in association with Vans. If you are in the area stop by, otherwise the show is ...

Original Rude Boy

The legendary Neville Staple from the iconic band The Specials, will be signing copies of his new book in the two Vans London stores.
Wednesday 6th May @1pm Vans Westfied Store Westfield Shopping Centre Mall 40 Unit 1063 White City ...

Cover Girl!

Vans longboard surfer Candice O'Donnell is gracing the cover of Cooler magazine this month, so head out and get your copy to check out her trip with Roxy to Morocco inside.

On the Cover

Congratulations to Chris Oliver for flipping on to the cover of Kingpin skateboarding magazines April issue. Mad Skills from the UK Champ...

Tampa Am result!

Congratulations to Sam Beckett for repping the UK and getting fifth place in the Tamp Am VERT finals. Nice Work!

Stories of Sole from Vans Originals

It's been talked about for many years and now is finally coming to life. Vans will release its first-ever book this June, featuring 20-some-odd stories that collectively tell the story of the brand: from Rowley to Warped Tour, from ...

Andy Scott and Manhead take first at Wangl Tangl!

Congratulations to Andy Scott and Josh 'Manhead' Young who took first at the Wangl Tangl doubles mini ramp comp in Mayrhofen, Austria, last night, which sees Andy Scott take home first place two years in a row!

Thirty Seconds: The Ben Hennon Interview

Ben Hennon is easily one of the most controversial and talented BMX riders to come out of the UK, He has an interview up on rideukbmx.com where all things are covered! '...Hennon is one of the most inspiring BMX ...

Behind the scenes update from Wangl Tangl

Our man on the ground, Ian Sansom, Vans UK Snow Team Manager, has sent this behind the scenes update through from the Asthetiker Wangl Tangl sponsored by Vans.
Saturday
The Wangl Tangl is Austria's premiere snowboard event and grew ...

Good Morning from Wangl Tangl!

The Asthetiker Jam - Wangl Tangl is taking place in Mayrhofen from the 14-20 March. You can check out the latest video update featuring Highlights from the Snow Qualifications at the Asthetiker Wangl Tangl sponsored by Vans.
www.aesthetiker.com

Girlie Camps - London. 8th-13th April

Vans teams up with the Girlie Skate Camps for a week long session at BaySixty6 and around London. If you are a girl and want to improve your skating under expert teaching from the likes of Sam Bruce and Lois ...

Vans proudly presents,

Humour of Initiation an exhibition of new and previously unseen work by French. Including a range of original drawings, limited edition screen prints and more at the new Fifty Fifty Gallery in Bristol. To coincide with the launch of the ...

Just announced...

Maoam Kerrang Skate Jam at Creation Skatepark in Birmingham.  Hosted by Christian Stevenson and Loz from Kerrang Radio with more free sweets than you could possibly ever eat!  Appearances from Vans Team riders  Josh 'Manhead' Young, Chris Oliver, Olly Tyreman ...

Vans supports the Dalikfodda Sh*thouse Tour 2

If you're out in the Alps this Winter don't miss the Dalikfodda Sh*thouse Tour stopping at a snowy town near you! The Gentlemans Pistols and Jettblack will be dropping into Val Thoren, Morzine, Mayrhofen, Tignes, Val D ...

We're Very Proud to Announce...

Cancer Bats will return to the UK for a full headline tour in April and May sponsored by Vans UK. Prepare for a little bit of madness this side of the pond with the first Vans Off The Wall Tour ...

Ross the Boss

Congratulations to Ross McGouran currently over in OZ and NZ goes back to the hotel $2000 better off after grabbing second place in the Wellington Bowl-A-Rama. Nice work! Official Bowlarama Site Here Pics coming soon.

Ladies and Gents...

Yorkshires midnight crawlers The Gentlemans Pistols are playing live in Manchester at the Slide Party this Sunday, so if you're in the area get down there - you wont be disappointed. Check out the Flyer.

The Sweeney...

Congratulations to Aaron Sweeney for the grabbing the cover of Sidewalk Mag issue 149. Check it out.

Oakley Independent Vert Series 2009

The annual Oakley Independent Vert Series is back and as ever, each of the four events and £1200 prize money for the entire series! The dates and locations are here. February 28th: Trawlers Jam - Mt Hawke, Cornwall March 29th: Ambush ...

Artist Collaboration featuring Keren Richter

The Wellesley is presented again this season as part of the Vans Artist Collaboration featuring Keren Richter. Based in the Big Apple, Keren is a visual artist specialising in illustration and painting. To learn more about Keren and see her ...

Oliver Peck collaboration

Oliver is a legendary after tattoo artist from Dallas, Texas, and owner of the world famous Elm Street Tattoo. For as long as he can remember, art has been his driving passion. Skateboarding is Oliver's other great love, so ...

Dressed to Kill

KISS have also extended their collaboration onto apparel, legendary artwork from the Dressed To Kill album can be seen on denim jeans as well as the ever popular Sk8-Hi.

SK8-Hi Pro Hosoi Legends Pack

Christian Hosoi, one of the most stylish and influential riders of all time, led the charge during the 80's and continues to be a strong force in skateboarding today. For spring, Vans is proud to introduce our 3rd Hosoi ...

TNT II Mid and TNT 4 Anti-Hero

Tony Trujillo's pro shoes are back, the TNT II mid has the same clean popular look, panelling and ankle support that have made it one of the most popular mid-cut models around and the TNT 4 fuses classic Vans ...

Vans gets Unplugged in Brighton

Vans are supporting the Unplugged II art show at Magnum Opus Tattoo shop in Brighton. It will see over 40 tattoo artists exhibiting artwork. Kicking off today it coincides with the Brighton Tattoo convention and the first anniversary of the ...

Vans collaborates with its most legendary band to date, Slayer

This spring Vans pays homage to one of metal’s most influential bands, offering three different styles including a classic Sk8-Hi and Slip-On featuring the band's infamous eagle logo and a killer Owens Hi model with Slayer embroidered across ...

The Millencolin Open

Sweden's biggest annual skateboard contest is arranged by the Swedish punkrock band Millencolin in their hometown Örebro. This years edition will go down 13th to 15th of February. Great parties every night with live music and DJ's and ...

Ashley Charles Soundcheck

Vans UK BMX team rider Ashley Charles has a new Soundcheck up on the new Ride site, that's his top 5 tunes with links so you can hear the Heaviness. rideukbmx.com

Newport Skate Jam!

Friday Night Skate comp in Newport, Friday 30 January. Check flyer below for details and that's Vans 'Flow Bro' Porno Paul on the flyer. Nice!

Dawn of the Shred is coming!

The dates for the 2009 Vans Dawn of the Shred Snowboard Competitions have just been announced. In addition to the event held at the Vans Terrain Park in the Cairngorms (scotland) there will also be a Dawn of the Shred ...

On the Blog

Every month Ride BMX be have a guest blogger to give an exclusive behind the scenes look into their lifestyle. Kicking things off for the first month will be Vans rider Matt Priest Matt left on a couple of weeks ...

Vans X Bad Brains collaboration

Highly regarded as being the pioneers or hardcore punk, Vans pays tribute to American hardcore punk institution, Bad Brains. Originally formed in Washington DC in 1977 as a jazz fusion ensemble, they soon began to lead the way in introducing ...

New Vans Store in Leeds

Some of you may have already noticed a rather swanky looking new Vans store in Leeds. Just a few days before Christmas, Vans opened their first multi levelled own brand store close to the Victoria Quarter Arcade. Girls and guys ...

Best of 2008-Chris Oliver

You couldn't escape Chris Oliver over last year. From placing first at both NASS and the UK Champs, to dropping his first full part in years on the mighty 'Savoir Faire' and generally dominating. Sidewalk Mag has his best ...

Vans UK Product Site Update


Check out the full Vans line of footwear, apparel and accessories at www.shop.vans.com

Shipping to Europe is not available at the moment,

please check: www.vans.eu/dealers to find your local Vans dealer.

UK Skate Team news

We are stoked to officially announce the recent additions of vert stalwarts Andy Scott and Sam Beckett to the UK team! Good work to all involved! Have a read of the press release now and keep an eye out for ...

Ashley Charles & Will Jackson- Video

Check out the latest We The People videorama, featuring Vans BMX rider Ashley Charles and WTP rider Will Jackson. This is from their Euro trip earlier on in the year, and is something else. Click Here to witness the action.

Stay Strong!

By purchasing Vans BMX Team injured rider Stephen Murray's 'Stay Strong' merchandise, you will be entered into a contest to win tons of great prizes! The Grand prize winner will receive Vans BMX Team rider Alistair Whitton's personal ...

Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year from the whole Vans Team!

Vans Off the Wall Music night

The Vans Off the Wall Music night went off, hitting 5 European countries simultaneously on the 1st November. The Ghost of a Thousand headlined the UK leg in Leeds and truly set the mosh pit alight. Supported by the massive ...

Waveriders

Richie Fitzgerald has taken his new surf film Waveriders over to Santa Barbara in the US. After a successful critically acclaimed first screening in Soho, London, Richie has crossed the pond to show that the Brits are a forced to ...

Chukka Fleece is back!

A huge hit last season the Vans Chukka Fleece is back. It comes in lamb suede and an ultra comfortable 100% shearling lining is available for men and women in four different colours. So if you want to keep for ...

Run to the Hills!

This winter Vans extends their shoe collaboration with Iron Maiden to snowboarding gear, honouring one of the most successful and influential heavy metal bands of all time. Featured on the Etienne jacket, the legendary Trooper artwork sits proudly on the ...

Presenting the Rowley XLT Elite

Rowley hits us with an updated and upgraded version of the Rowley XLT. With ollie and kickflip overlays for durability and TPU heel clip for added support this shoe not only has some seriously good styling it will stand up ...

Caballero Legends Pack

Steve Caballero embodies the Legend status, he is a true ambassador for Vans and skateboarding. The Sk8-Hi, Half Cab and Era all get a reworking from Cab in the Legends Pack. Steve uses an old Powell Peralta graphic, the vintage ...

Robert Williams is an ICONOCLAST

You may have seen the new 'Iconoclast' adverts from Vans cropping up, they feature legends such as Lemmy from Motorhead, Henry Rollins, Stacy Peralta and John Cardiel. Among them is Robert Williams, the controversial American 'lowbrow' artist, who speaks of ...

The Cirro Boot

The Cirro represents the pinnacle of BOA fit and function, utilising the BOA Focus Closure System with new custom Vans tongue guides for enhanced closure as well as Vans new Quadfit Custom thermal liner with interchangeable fit bars. Vans' Flight ...

Vans gets Unplugged

Vans will be supporting the Unplugged II art show at Magnum Opus Tattoo shop in Brighton. It will see over 40 tattoo artists submit one piece of A3 artwork each. Kicking off on the 30th Jan, it coincides with the ...

Vans x KISS collaboration

The Vans x KISS collaboration commemorates the 30th anniversary of the bands groundbreaking solo albums. The Sk8-Hi features their instantly recognisable faces on each side of the high-top. Coincidently the Sk8-Hi shoe also made its debut the very same time ...

Vans x Iron Maiden

Vans release the 4th in the collaboration line with Iron Maiden, featuring artwork from their 1984 album, Powerslave, on the Classic Slip-On and Sk8-Hi models.
For more info and to see the whole range of Vans x Iron Maiden collaborations ...

Congratulations Sam Lamiroy

Not only did he take the title at the recent invitational Porthleven Open, but Sam Lamiroy is the proud father of newborn baby Huxley. Congratulations to Sam, Hannah and Huxley from all at Vans!

Vans Product Spotlight On Skateboardermag.com

Check out the product spotlight on skateboardermag.com to see team rider Geoff Rowley's latest skate shoes, plus exclusive interviews with Geoff and a Vans footwear designer. Check it out skateboardermag.com

SurfGirl goes digital

SurfGirl magazine has a brand spanking new online version, click orcasurf.co.uk/surfgirl-emag to get your dose of girly news, interviews and product from the surf world.

Vans are Cooler's brand of the week

Check out coolermag.com for a look at the latest collection of streetwear and snow gear.

Who has earned a promotion?

To round of what has been a rather eventful year for Manhead, he has earned himself somewhat of an overdue promotion from the Vans flow team and can now be found rightfully occupying a spot on the full waffle roster ...

Trails Is Shouting

The new DVD from Segment Clothing, Trails Is Shouting is now available from Segment Clothing. Featuring the riding talents of Scott Edgworth, Darin Read, Matt Priest, Robin Fenlon, Arrash Saidi, Rikki Gunner and many more special guests. Filmed by DD ...

Chris Johnson presents 'Borrowed Ground'

Following on from his Crossfire 'Triple Shot' interview a week or two back, Chris Johnson has just announced details of his latest exhibition, which opens this coming Friday at Ideal, Birmingham, for eight weeks. 'Borrowed Ground', which is set to ...

Screen If You Wanna Go Faster

For the past few months Error Solutions (the Screen printing arm of Lovenskate) and a group of highly talented individuals have been working hard to bring you 'Screen If You Wanna Go Faster!', an exhibition of very limited edition, unique ...

Cancer Bats Signing Today

Cancer Bats will be making a special appearance today ahead of their gig on the 4th December, at the Vans Kingston store. The band will be at the store from 5.30pm before they head off to The Peel for ...

UK Mini Ramp Champs Result!

Congratulations to Vans skater Aaron Sweeney who took first place at the UK Mini Ramp Champs last weekend at X-Site Skatepark, Skegness. Video edit coming soon.

Last Orders: Nic Powley

The final Last Orders of 2008 is online now at sidewalkmag.com with The Boss aka Nic Powley: Vans Skate TM, UKSA representative and Backroom Operations main man just dont mention his knees.

Gaslight Anthem Signing Today

To Celebrate the release of their new single, The Gaslight Anthem will be doing a signing session at the Vans Store today on the 1st December at 5.30pm. First come first serve basis - Vans Store 47 Carnaby Street, London ...

Macaframa!

Vans are proud to announce... The European premiere of Macaframa! Saturday 6th of December is the date, Launch & premiere from 12pm (midday) will be at the RichMix on Bethnal Green Road, London. Afterparty from 6pm will be @ the secret garden ...

Ashley Charles Interview- BicycleUnion

Bicycle Union have a cool interview posted with Ashley Charles. Ashley has been killing it this year, so take a look at what he has to say right HERE.

Vans presents Cancer Bats

Cancer Bats will be making a special appearance ahead of their gig on the 4th December, at the Vans Kingston store. The band will be at the store from 5.30pm before they head off to The Peel for their ...

Last Orders: Marc Churchill

This weeks 'Last Orders', on sidewalkmag.com is online now, with the one and only Marc Churchill!
Go have a read of what Marc has to say on turbulence, skatepark design and Greg Nowik now by clicking above

Vans Syndicate exhibition opening at Slam City

The launch of the Vans Syndicate exhibition filled Slam City Skates to the brim on Wednesday night. With John Cardiel himself putting in an appearance the night went off. The show is on until 12th January so head down and ...

The Gaslight Anthem Signing

To Celebrate the release of their new single, The Gaslight Anthem will be doing a signing session at the Vans Store on the 1st December at 5.30pm. First come first serve basis - Vans Store 47 Carnaby Street, London. W1 ...

Vans x REBEL8

REBEL8, the San Fransisco based skate/graffiti/tattoo brand and brainchild of artist Mike Giant and partner Joshy D, have teamed-up with Vans to create a special shoe/tee pack for Holiday 2008. Well known for his prolific contributions to ...

Vans joins forces with Fixed Gear London

Head to the Vans Carnaby Street store to check out the 'one of a kind' Fixed Gear Bike that the team at Fixed Gear London have produced. They say 'Fixedgearlondon was founded by Andy and Ted in 2005, riding fixed ...

Vans Syndicate Exhibition

Vans are proud to announce an exclusive artwork and product exhibition with Slam City Skates, featuring imagery and footwear collaborations from the Vans limited Syndicate line. Highlighting artists and opinion formers including the legendary John Cardiel, high end Japanese streetwear ...

It's nearly time...

The Vans Off The Wall Music Night at the Faversham, Leeds is nearly up on us. Grab your tickets at Jumbo or Crash in Leeds online or on the door.. The Ghost of a Thousand, Devil Sold His Soul, The ...

UK Mini Ramp Champs

As mini ramp skating appears to keep on increasing in popularity, Mpora.tv have teamed up with X-site Skatepark, the UKSA and a host of sponsors to bring to you the 2008 UK Mini Ramp Champs! Held over the weekend ...

'Ready to Fry' - The Ravenous DVD Premieres

Martin Kennelly has been hard at work preparing the Ravenous DVD for sometime and we just got confirmation of the Sheffield and London premieres, accompanied by an absolutely amazing poster! Get yourself to either The House on Saturday November 8th ...

Alansbmx/Shimano DXR team take top spot.

The Alansbmx/Shimano DXR team has won the BC top team award for the third year running beating off some worthy opposition - and achieved it with just 5 riders!

Less than a week to go !

Countdown has begun to the Vans Off The Wall Music Night at the Faversham, Leeds. Grab your tickets at Jumbo or Crash in Leeds or online at seetickets.com. The Ghost of a Thousand, Devil Sold His Soul, The Plight ...

Jesus Longboard Classic

Congratulations to Vans surfer Candice O'Donnell who completed the longboard competition season on a high with another First place finish at the Jesus Longboard Classic Polzeath this past weekend.

Powley's Angels

Web Spotlight Demo

Linked through to www.vans.co.uk news page with the offcuts edit by James embedded and link to the Vote Vans page on sidewalk. Unless Sidewalk are going to host trailers for all the teams etc.

New band announced...

Devil Sold His Soul have just announced that they will be joining the Vans Off the Wall Music Night on the 1st Nov in Leeds. See them along with The Ghost of a Thousand, The Plight, Jettblack, Failsafe and Leeds ...

Fifty-Fifty new shop

All new and improved- the legendary skater owned store Fifty Fifty has relocated and joined forces with its sister store, Workshop and rolled into one new location right in the center of Bristol. The new shop had its grand unveiling ...

X-Site

X-Site skatepark are holding a fundraising event on Saturday 18th October with all proceeds going to Great Ormond Street Children's Charity. There will be guest appearances, raffles and much more. So, get down there, have great day and support ...

Someone has earned a promotion!

After a year of blowing everyones mind Matt Priest has more than earned his new full team status, if you want to see why check out this film below.
Matt Priest - Volume Bikes Web Video from Dave King on Vimeo.

Rock your way to a free Fender!

Exit store in Leeds will be hosting a Guitar Hero comp in promotion of the Vans off the Wall Music Night.
Simply head down, rock out and the person with the highest score will win a limited edition customised Vans ...

'Tweaker Freaker' exhibition

The good folks behind Tweaker Zine are holding their first ever 'Tweaker Freaker' exhibition at Slam City Skates from October 16th until November 16th, in association with Vetika and featuring a whole host of images and artwork from the many ...

Niagara Show

Detroit POP artist Niagara dropped into Manchester to launch her latest art show with Japanese artist Yumiko and made a rare signing appearance at the local Size?. The show will be in the Richard Goodall gallery until mid October and ...

Revolution DVD

Relentless Revolution - the surf film of the year! This film captures two of the UK's most awe inspiring big wave surfer. This beautifully shot film takes a journey through a year long apprenticeship served in heavy waves with Vans ...

Tearoom Presents Bread & Butter in association with Whitelines

Tearoom Productions present a unique urban, backcountry and freestyle snowboard motion picture filmed around the world in High Definition. Cinematographer Tom Elliott brings together and showcases the UK's most talented, established and underground snowboarders from Gary Greenshields to Vans ...

Vans x Dave The Chimp Launch

Wednesday night saw Cargo taken over by Vans in celebration of the Dave the Chimp footwear collaboration. Robots in Disguise played to a packed house of fans that were also entertained by Le Couteau Jaune. Check out the podcast below ...

Metro Ski & Snowboard Show

Vans takes its place at one of the busiest snow focused shows of the year. The Metro Ski and Snow show will be happening at Olympia, London on the 22nd-26th October and the now legendary Vans Waffle making stand will ...

Off The Wall Club Night

November 1st sees the all new Vans Off The Wall Club Night launch simultaneously across five countries including the UK, Spain, Germany, Italy and France. The UK leg will take place at the Faversham in Leeds, kicking off at 5pm ...

Vans x Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden formed in East London on Christmas Day, 1975 and with 70 million albums sold worldwide, there is little doubt that the group stands as one of the greatest heavy metal bands of all time. The third instalment in ...

The Andreas Wiig Boot

Vans is proud to introduce Andreas Wiig's first signature model. The boots includes the Vans new Quadfit Asym-X thermal liner that works with the structure of the leg for superior fit, the Vans Flight Core Air Snowaffle Sole with ...

Meet the Mesa

The Mesa made its debut last season and returns for Autumn in an array of colour-ways to take your pick from. It's a perfect lightweight slip-on for the weekend surf jaunt or even a sunny inner city day. Based ...

Introducing the Whip 2

This shoe is guaranteed to whip you into a frenzy! BMX rider Ryan Guettler creates his signature lightening/spade logo for the Whip 2. Available in black and red colour-ways, not only does this model look good but with more ...

Vans x Neckface

For those that couldn't get enough of the first release, feast your eyes on the new collaboration line from Neckface. Original artwork appears on the No Skool 2 mid, AV Sk8 Low, TNT 4 and the Chukka boot. The ...

Vans x Germs

Vans pays tribute to the band credited with sparking the Los Angeles punk rock scene in the late 70s, The Germs. Although the original incarnation was together for just three short years, their single 'Forming/Sexyboy' with Darby Crash, Pat ...

SSS-The Dividing Line

The new album The Dividing Line by Vans favourites Short Sharp Shock is out 20 October with 20 fast, pissed off, crossover skate anthems available in ltd edition cd with free dvd, ltd edition 12' LP & regular cd. Dont miss ...

Grosso Legends Pack

Vans is proud to welcome Grosso back onto the team and introduce the Jeff Grosso Legends pack, featuring artwork by Jim Phillips from the Santa Cruz archives. Jeff is the gnarliest wear-tester our designers have ever sat down with, bringing ...

Congratulations!

After a year of all killing it, it would seem fitting that Vans skaters Chris Oliver, Ross McGouran, Kris Vile and Ben Grove took the top four spots at the UK Championships.  All four skated their hearts out and we ...

One more day to go...

...till the Vans X Dave the Chimp collaboration party. Head down to Cargo, London Wed 24th to celebrate. FREE ENTRY! see flyer for more details.

Vans surf team in Ireland

Sam Lamiroy and Candice O'Donnell joined Irish locals Richie Fitzgerald and Shauna Ward in Bundoran last weekend. They were also joined by a two magazines who were there to get some shots for articles that will be published next ...

Meet International artist Niagara - Sunday 21st Sept

Detroit POP artist Niagara will be appearing for a rare signing session at Size? Manchester, to celebrate the launch of her art show, The Good, The Bad, The Beautiful, at the Richard Goodall gallery and her collaboration shoe line with ...

The annual DLH funday is on!

The annual DLH funday is on! Saturday September 27th. brews, boards, beards and baloney at Bristol's favourite downhill skatepark. Bands all confirmed

Vans x Dave the Chimp Launch

Vans launches an exclusive footwear collaboration with street artist Dave the Chimp. Come and celebrate on the 24th September at Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, Shoreditch, London, EC2A 3AY From 7pm till 1am. See flyer below for more info

Brighton Aint Ready video Premiere

Looks like the Brighton Aint Ready video is just about done. Featuring full sections from Vans riders Sean Sexton, Sebastian Keep, Gary Young, Kym Grosser, Ali Whitton and many more. And the trailer looks good. Premiere wise, you’ll want ...

Independent UK Tour 2008

It was announced a while back that the US Indy tour would be visiting these shores and today, we got the flyer confirming the demo dates! Head to any of the following to witness the crew, including Vans riders Alex ...

UKSA National Skateboard Championships 2008 Result!

By far the best UK comp for years it went off! Final results: Street: 1st Chris Oliver 2nd Ross McGouran 3rd Kris Vile 4th Ben Grove Vert: 1st Paul Luc Ronchetti 2nd Andy Scott 3rd Sam Beckett 4th Pete King ...

Last Orders: Aaron Sweeney

Sidewalk's latest 'Last Orders' interview is online now, with Antiz' latest addition - Vans skater Aaron Sweeney. Click here for his last orders and check out his footage from this years Bowlriders UK qualifiers whilst you're there!

Stephen Murray Jam - UK

All the info you need for the 'Stay Strong' Stephen Murray Jam, which is happening at Alianos trails. The BMX Jam will be held on August 30th from 12 - 6pm, with a sweet after party at the Mars Bar in ...

Get in Shape!

Tickets for the UKSA National Championships go on sale as of this morning. Advance weekend tickets are £16 and are available directly from Adrenaline Alley skatepark over the phone or in person at the park itself. We strongly suggest buying ...

Concrete Carnival Reloaded - prize money doubled!

Due to the fantastically reliable British summertime, the Penzance day of Concrete Carnivals first leg was rained off, meaning the £1000 prize money that was allocated for the day has rolled over to the follow up event in Bridlington! Yep ...

Boardmasters Vert results!

There was plenty of action down at the Boardmasters surf contest in Newquay last week with the organisers running a vert contest on the seafront! Fistral beach is more commonly known as a surf venue but Zach Shaw, Bas Keep ...

Concrete Carnival Reloaded

The recently opened and outright amazing 'Gasworx' park in Bridlington will play host to the second half of this years event, over the weekend of August 23rd and 24th. Have a look at the flyer below for full details, but ...

Candice O'Donnell wins the British Titles

Well done to Vans surfer Candice O'Donnell who has just won the English nationals, so she now holds both the English and the British titles for 2008 and is in the lead on the British Longboard Union tour 08.

Vans Summer Sessions at Boardmasters, Newquay

Get ready for a week of madness! Come and see the Vans skate and BMX teams ripping up the mini and vert ramps on Newquay's Fistral beach from Monday 4th August and don't forget the Vans wakeboard Pool ...

Kris Vile's on the Cover

Congratulations to Kris Vile for landing the cover of Document Skate 79, a monster kickflip down a double set- taken from the Croatian skate trip that features in the same issue. Podcasts are coming very soon and need to be ...

Get in Training

Vans are proud to present the UKSA UK National Skatebording Championships As always, for the latest information go to www.ukskate.org.uk
Any questions please contact Nic Powley: nic.powley@ukskate.org.uk

We're off on the Vans UK Tour!

We've just set off on the Vans 'Off the Wall' UK tour! Team Manager Mad Jon Taylor is at the helm and has organized dates all over the country, check out the link below for locations of when you ...

Someone has earned a promotion!

After a year of blowing everyones mind Aaron Sweeney has more than earned his new full team status. 'Aaron is without doubt one of the most exciting and unpredictable skaters you could ever hope to see.  Once you seem him ...

Vans X Natterjacks opening party..

On Tuesday the 24th June the Natterjacks X Vans store in Kingston upon Thames revealed its new look and celebrated with a party. Suitably decorated in black and white check the store is visually impressive. The opening was followed with ...

Vans Summer Sessions at Boardmasters, Newquay

Get ready for week of madness! Come and see the Vans skate and BMX teams ripping up the mini and vert ramps on Newquay beach. And don't forget the Vans wakeboard Pool Gap at the Unleashed festival.

Concrete Carnival 2008

Info regarding the first leg of this years Concrete Carnival has just been released, and sees the event return to Hayle and Penzance skateparks over the first weekend of August. Yes, that is the weekend before the 'Boardmasters' week in ...

Go Skate Day Manchester 2008

We were up in Manchester on Saturday to celebrate Go Skate Day but even the rain couldn't dampen spirits, there is a podcast and more pictures coming but here's just a little taster. We would also like to ...

NASS 2008 - Skate Street Results

Chris Oliver claimed first place, joined on the podium by Ben Grove taking second and Josh 'Manhead' Young coming in fourth. Good work all round!! Following on from the street qualifiers footage earlier, here's the latest edit from last ...

Vans Chase Hawk

Behind the scenes at the shoot for the current Vans ad with Chase Hawk and that Roof Gap, see the ad in Ride UK BMX mag issue 116, look out for news about Chase coming soon on vans.co.uk ...

Vans 'Off the Wall' BMX tour

The eagerly awaiting Vans UK BMX tour kicks off this weekend at T in the Park. Check out local.mpora.com/vans for the route map, the dates, street riding info and more info at rideukbmx.com/

Vans Summer Sessions at Wakestock, Blenheim

If you haven't already got your ticket to Wakestock this weekend, get it sorted! The Vans wakeboard, skate and BMX teams will be at the festival ripping up the Vans Pool Gap and mini ramp. So don't miss ...

Vans - Go Skateboarding Day

The Vans team will be in Manchester this Saturday for Go Skate Day. See the team at Projekts then Central skate park throughout the day. See flyer for more info

Vans Summer Sessions 2008

Following on from the successful launch of the Vans Summer Sessions in 2007, the six stop tour is back this year to entertain you over the coming months at key action sport and music festivals. It consists of a combination ...

Bowlriders recap from Kev the Plasterer

We woke up pretty late after certain activities the night before and got the 29 bus to the skatepark. We got to the skatepark and signed up for the competition and drank a few of those free Suso drinks that ...

Girls Skate Jam UK 08

Girls Skate Jam at pioneer skate park, St Albans- June 14 from 1pm onwards. Featuring am and sponsored comps, miniramp and street. See flyer below for more info.

Chris Oliver Last Orders

Vans Skater Chris Oliver took some time out from hammering out beats and finishing off his section for Savoir Faire to drop his 'Last Orders' over at sidewalkmag.com
Head over to the Interviews Section now to see what Ol ...

French Interview

Skate art and record sleeve illustrator French talks about his latest graphic for Real Skateboards, essential albums, zombie movies and all things hesh over at caughtinthecrossfire.com

Ride to Glory is here...

For the first time ever Ride UK BMX Magazine presents the Ride to Glory.
25 of the best riders (twenty from the UK and five from abroad) will be competing against each other for the prestigious winners award. The 5 ...

scottmcmorris.com

One of the UK's best snowboarders has finally got with the noughties and got himself a website. On it you can check out all his video sections, press coverage and keep up with his daily dealings via the medium ...

Roll with the Vans Euro Team

The European skate team will be hitting up two spots in the UK. 14th June will see the team at the Relentless NASS festival and on the 15th June the team will be hitting up Fifty Fifty skate store, Bristol ...

Off The Wall UK BMX Tour

The Vans UK BMX team is hitting the road this July, starting in Scotland and heading south with 7 destination stops in just under 10 days. This is TM Jon Taylor’s first team trip, and joining him will be ...

Vans Skate Team Split

A select crew from the skate team have been out in Split, Croatia shooting a Document article and filming some new podcasts. Aside from Kris Vile absolutely maiming himself on a horrendous slam the trip went really well.  Split is ...

Vans supports Rich Jacobs exhibition - Move

The legendary artists is presenting an exhibition on the 22nd May at Nog, 185 Brick Lane, London. Celebrating 80's skate zines downstairs and featuring work from Neckface, Matt Leines and Carl Dunn to name a few upstairs.

BC BMX Nationals: Rounds 4 & 5

Despite being plagued by a few recent injuries, Alans BMX Team were still triumphant at the recent Nationals. Luke Tamblyn, Bradley Minns and Kye Whyte moved into equal 1st place in the Team Points chase! Download the video at http ...

Skate Team News

Aaron Sweeney just destroyed the Euros at the Volcom Mini Ramp comp in Bilbao, taking 2nd place and winning best trick.  He walked away with 2200 Euros for his efforts which is funding another trip to the States to skate ...

*Shels on Tour

Rocksound, Vans and Relentless present the *Shels on Tour in June- more info at myspace.com/shels

On The Cover

Kris Vile bluntslides his way on to the cover of the latest issue of Sidewalk Skateboard Mag 140, Kris has a full interview as well this issue and as if that wasn't enough catch up with Chris Oliver and ...

Eastwood Ramp Legends 2

Eastwood Ramp Legends 2 - The Rust Returns. Ramp Jam 15 June 2008 in Essex with comps, game of s.k.a.t.e, live music, prizes, giveaways and more

Buszy Skate Jam

Event news: Buszy Skate Jam at Milton Keynes Bus Station Plaza Saturday May 17. Starts from 12pm, Free event, live music and prize giveaways - if you're in the area don't miss it

Go Mad for Maom!

Event news: Skate Jam Saturday 31 May at Creation Skatepark, Birmingham - Free Entry and hosted by Kerrang! radio's Christian and Loz. Demo's, Comps, Give aways and more...

Danny Wainwright's here and now

Catch up with Danny in his here and now interview talking art, skateboarding and kids over on kingpinskateboarding.com

Go Skate Day

Vans will be leading the celebrations on the on 21st June for Go Skateboarding Day with a team jam in Manchester. Stretching across the two famous Manchester skate parks the likes of Kris Vile, Danny Wainwright, Ross McGouran and Ben ...

Stephen Murray Interview

Paralyzed since a double backflip that went badly wrong last June, UK BMX rider Stephen Murray talks about his injury and his future in an interview on ESPN.com - It also details how the insurance company pays out $2000 a ...

Crossing Borders Episode 11

Back in the USA, James Gardner and grot now accompanied by one of james' good friends from home and head into san francisco to explore one of the most influential cities in the world of skateboarding.

Vans Snow Team Trip

The fourth podcast from the UK team trip to Morzine. Brought to you by Lockdown Projects. Review of the week featuring Adam Gendle, Johno Verity, Mark Ruparelia and Johnny Barr.
The episode is available now on the Vans UK channel ...

War of the Thistles 2008

This weekend members of the Vans UK Skate team made the long trip up to Aberdeen and Dumbarton for the 3rd Annual War of the Roses. The crew consisted of Awadh Mohammed, Aaron Sweeney, Kris Vile, Kevin McKeown and Ben ...

Matt Priest Timeline

Vans BMX rider Matt Priest has a Timeline up at rideukbmx.com featuring some big trails shots and a bit more about the man.

Ride out now!

Issue 115 of Ride UK is now on sale! Check it out by clicking on the link above... Featuring the Vans Beer Box Jam (podcast coming soon) but for just a taste check out this video of James Harrison at ...

Rain didn't stop play

Last weekend the Vans skate team were out in force hitting up two skatepark opening events - The new Bridlington Park designed by Marc Churchill and the new plaza at X-Site skatepark in Skegness. Obviously in two seaside towns the nights ...

Curb Surfers

Back in October last year, Vans Skaters Aaron Sweeney and Kevin McKeon headed out to San Diego and Arizona for a short trip to sample some of the parks and street spots that are on offer. Pas from Curb Surfers ...

Last Orders-James Gardner

James Gardner has been traveling the world with James 'Grot' Holman, making 'Crossing Borders', which can be viewed on Mpora right now! Sidewalkmag.com caught up with Mr Gardner, who is currently on the other side of the world, and ...

Crossing Borders Episode 10

A sunny day in Vancouver? Catch up with James Gardner as he and a few pals from b.c explore the city in the final episode from Vancouver before the boys head to San Francisco for the next instalment of ...

Foakes takes it!

Congratulations to BMX Flatlander Sam Foakes who ranked first in the 2008 King Of Ground round one Pro results over in Japan

Vans Go Skate Day 2008

Vans will be leading the celebrations on the on 21st June for Go Skateboarding Day with a team jam in Manchester. Stretching across the two famous Manchester skate parks the likes of Kris Vile, Danny Wainwright, Ross McGouran and Ben ...

Vans UK BMX Summer tour.

Vans announce plans to tour the UK with the full BMX team this Summer. Headed up by new team manager and long time Vans rider, Jon Taylor. Dates and special guest appearances will be announced soon.

Mpora Just Got Better

Action sports video, photos and community and a whole not more - Mpora 2.0 just went live and you can now find spots around the world, share your videos and win $1000, showcase your photos and mouth off in the ...

Vans Dawn of the Shred

Don't miss the rescheduled date of the Vans Dawn of the Shred snow jam will be held on Saturday 12 April (weather permitting) at the Vans Terrain Park, Aviemore. Vans riders Chris Chatt and Tim Warwood will be at ...

Vans Snow Team Trip

The third podcast from the UK team trip to Morzine. Brought to you by Lockdown Projects. Review of the week featuring Adam Gendle, Johno Verity, Mark Ruparelia and Johnny Barr.
The episode is available now on the Vans UK channel ...

Vans X Independent collaboration

Vans have teamed up with Independent to help celebrate their 30th anniversary with a launch of a collaboration footwear and clothing line. We are giving you the chance to get your mits on a pair and aton of Indy goodies ...

More Nordberg!

See what Ben himself has to say on his recent switch to Blueprint Skateboards.
Crossfire have got the first interview with him since it was announced he's the new am for Blueprint and his full teams status for Vans

Ben Nordberg on Blueprint

It's official Ben Nordberg rides for Blueprint Skateboards. See for yourself here blueprintskateboards.com and to celebrate we have teamed up with Blueprint and Slam City for a little comp too - check it out!

More Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

Sunday was meant to be the day of the Bournemouth Consortium Jam, but due to the typical weather it was rained off. Eventually an invite only indoor mini ramp session at Unit 19 went down, featuring Nordberg, Scotty, Churchill, Habgood ...

Another week, another cover

Congratulations to Niki Croft - the newest member of the Vans BMX team who sailed onto the cover of Ride UK BMX mag photo issue-Nice Work!

Easter Bank Holiday Weekend

Returning from a rain-dodging bank holiday weekend around various towns in southern England, taking in the delights of Bourenmouth, Southampton, Weymouth and a couple of other places along the way. But starting with an edit of Saturdays windswept 'Casio G-Shock ...

BC BMX Nationals: Rounds 1 & 2 Results

A trimmed down Alansbmx.com/Shimano DXR team showed plenty of determination to win at this comp. Kye Whyte placed 1st on both days, Jack Clarke 2nd on Sunday, Luke Tamblyn 3rd on Sunday and Charlotte Jones won all her ...

Sunday Service: Marc Churchill

This weekend's Sunday Service featured Vans Skater Marc Churchill and his full section from Andy Evans 2003 release 'Straight To Video', the forerunner for 2006s 'This N That'. on-line now at sidewalkmag.com. You wont be disappointed!

This is scary...

but should make you laugh... Last orders with Vans skater Ste 'Rogie' Roe over at sidewalkmag.com

Vans Dawn of the Shred snow jam

Don't miss the second date of the Vans Dawn of the Shred snow jam this weekend at the Vans Terrain Park, Aviemore.
Vans riders Chris Chatt and Tim Warwood will be at the Cairngorm Mountain to kick things off ...

Photo slide show from Draw exhibition

Check out the pictures from the Vans sponsored exhibition at Stolen Space - Draw.

Will Hughes on the cover

Congratulations to Will Hughes who produced the goods and slashed his way on to the cover of 'The Riders Annual' issue of Document snowboard mag. Nice work Will! check out issue 50 now.

Crossing Borders Episode 8

more travels from James and Grot, still in Vancouver the guys head over to johnny burgess' studio which not only houses easels and paint brushes but also a few home made gems.

Welcome to the team Niki Croft.

Niki Croft is now riding the waffle, signed up this weekend after the Vans Beer Box Jam that you can read all about in the next issue of Ride BMX mag and the upcoming podcast available soon...

UK Independent Vert Series

The Dates have all been set for the UK Independent Vert Series, starting at Mt Hawke and moving onto Blackpool and Birmingham before finishing up at Corby's brand new park. Check the flyer for all the information.

more from Barcelona trip

The Barcelona video blog continues...Vans rider Kris Vile gets serious with some big stair action and night sessions. The full story is up on sidewalkmag.com

Vans Snow Team Trip

Second in a series of podcasts from the Vans snow team trip to Morzine, brought to you by the legendary Lockdown Projects. Day 2 of the season featuring Adam Gendle, Tim Warwood, Johnny Barr and Ryan Davies.
The episode is ...

Barcelona

Vans rider Kris Vile is currently over in Barcelona and first day in Gav and Kris took to filming some 'messing about' lines and flatground daftness until it got dark...

Crossing Borders Episode 7

Now all the way up in Vancouver (Canada) and with weather a little less friendly, James and Grot get shown over to strathcona skatepark.

Ashley Charles interview

Vans BMX rider Ashley Charles has interview up on the Bicycle Union website. It's got a few new photos and some personal stuff with Ash so if you want to know some more, here is the link.

more skate news

Ben Nordberg is currently in Sweden competing at the Millencolin open and apparently befriending the local ladies. On the other side of the world James Gardner is back on his board after a nasty elbow injury, hopefully he'll be ...

Skate Team news

The Vans Girls Skate team faired well in this weekends all-girls comp at the Projekts Skatepark in Manchester, organised as part of National Womens day. Sam, Lois and Helena all made it into the four girl final and skated well ...

Team UK wins Photo Award at Wangle Tangle

Team UK, consisting of James Bryant (photo) Stuart Horsham and Mark Ruparelia scooped 1st place at the Vans Invitational Photo Award at the Wangle Tangle event in Mayrhofen last week. Go to www.aesthetiker.com/tour/2008/ for more information ...

Win a Vans X Independent goodie bag

Vans have teamed up with Independent to help celebrate their 30th anniversary with a launch of a collaboration footwear and clothing line. Now we are giving you the chance to get your hands on pair of Vans X Independent collab ...

Anti Hero's Latest!

Congratulations to Vans European skater Chris Pfanner, as he is now riding for Anti Hero. Cardiel and Stranger approved and click above to see why,

A Cardiel Dozen

Episode 12 of John Cardiel's Epicly Later'd series is up and ready for you to watch over and over. The man is a legend!

Vans Up North

The skate team are braving it out on a Vans trip up north... Everyone wish them the best cause it's frosty up there. Check out a little blog on Tackyworld and look out for the article coming soon in ...

Tobias Wicke - Videorama

Vans BMX rider Tobias Wicke is the latest We The People team member to get his own web video. Classic song and Tobias without a front brake! Check it here.
We The People have also allowed people to view the ...

The latest from the Wangle Tangle

The Vans Penken Park has been blessed with snow this week for the Wangle Tangle event. Visit aesthetiker.com for news on the Poetry Slam, Modart Game and all the late sts happenings at this awesome event.

Girls skate jam for International Womens Day

The Vans UK girls skate team will be in attendance at the Girls Only skate comp at the Projekts skate park, Manchester - 8th March. Go check it out!

Carhartt Circle Cow Result!

Congratulations to Sam Foakes who got placed second at the Carhartt Circle Cow Flatland in France, Nice work Sam! There is a video of his final run up on youtube.com click above to watch him roll...

Win No Use for a Name tickets!

Are you a fan of No Use for a Name? Then go to the competition section for your chance to win a pair of tickets for their London show in April. The new studio album 'The Feelgood Record of the ...

Crossing Borders Episode 6

Fear and Loathing with James Gardner and Grot in Las Vegas for this episode of the skating trip around North America.

The Surf Directory launches

Check out thesurfdirectory.co.uk, your essential one stop surf shop, from surf guides and breaks to accommodation and gig guide.

Vans Tahoe Cup highlights

The Vans Tahoe Cup went off with a bang this year , if you missed the action from the weekend click above for all the highlights including superpipe, slopestyle and rail jam action.

Sunday Service: Danny Wainwright

This weekend's Sunday Service featured Vans Skater Danny Wainwright and some vintage action from Playing Fields (1997), an all time classic British skate video and Danny's full section is on-line now at sidewalkmag.com. You wont be disappointed!

Skate Team News

The UK Skate team are currently scattered round the globe avoiding winter! Mr Ben Nordberg has just returned from a trip to Majorca where he shot a lot of stuff. Ross McGouran and Kris Vile are in NZ filming with ...

Live Webcast Of The Vans Cup At Tahoe

Vans and Sportnet are teaming up to present live webcasts of the event on Friday, February 29 and Sunday, March 2 including the Superpipe and Slopestyle finals.

Vans supports Draw exhibition

The Stolen Space gallery will host the 'Draw' exhibition from the 7th March - 23rd March and includes over 300 pieces of work from artists including D*Face, Kat Von D and Neckface to name a few. Click above for the ...

Crossing Borders Episode 5

Now in Kentucky in the deep south James and James find out what life is like on a typical American university campus and even squeeze in a little skating and another nasty fall...

Cold Ones

Liverpool punks Cold Ones featuring Vans rider Howard Cooke are currently destroying a venue near you. Vocalist Russ Longmire joined Zac Slack at Crossfire for a chat on the punk scene, almost breaking his neck and girls from Hollyoaks.

Ollie's on Heroin!

Vans skater Ollie Tyreman has parted ways with long time sponsor Consolidated and found a new home in the shape of Heroin skateboards. Nice work Tyres! and to celebrate Ollies board sponsor switch, Sidewalk mag have released his video section ...

Vans Snow Team Trip

First in a series of podcasts from the recent Vans snow team trip to Morzine, brought to you by the legendary Lockdown Projects. Day 1 of the season featuring Adam Gendle, Tim Warwood, Johnny Barr and Ryan Davies.
The episode ...

Spring 2008 Range

The product section of the site has just been updated with the new spring line and now has all the footwear, sandals, apparel and accesories available. Click above on the products link

Last chance to get your entries into Vans Rider Search

The competition for the Vans Girl Rider Search is coming to a close on the 29th Feb. If you think you have got what it takes to be a part of the Vans UK snow team then visit www.powderroom ...

Chris Mahoney - China in London!

Vans BMX rider Chris Mahoney was in London last week to launch China in London. This involved a gutted double decker bus and a very narrow mini ramp in the middle of traffic in the west end - you'll need ...

Crossing Borders-Toronto

Crossing Borders is back - the show features Vans skater James Gardner and Curb Surfer James 'Grot' Holman on a skating trip that hits up Toronto this week.
After that nasty bail in new york last episode James is off on ...

Simpel Session 2008

We have just published the highlights from the Simpel Session in Tallinn Estonia. This is a Vans take on the skate and BMX action that went down back in January, Check it out.

Stepping Up!

Congratulations to Vans riders Kris Vile (skate) and Mark Webb (BMX) who have both joined the Vans European teams. Good work!

Baghead Flats Premiere Info

'Baghead Flats' is the new Northern scene skate video featuring the likes of Josh 'Manhead' Young, Doug McLaughlan and Ben Grove - amongst others
'Baghead Flats' will be premiering at The Faversham in Leeds on Saturday March 1st at 9pm. For ...

Crossing Borders

Crossing Borders is a new show produced by Vans skater James Gardner and Curb Surfer James 'Grot' Holman, following them on a skating orientated around trip around North America.
So, still in New York, James goes exploring the city on ...

IMPORTANT DOFTS NEWS!

Due to severe weather conditions the mountain remains closed today and at this stage we are unsure about Saturday's conditions for the competition.
Registration will be open tomorrow (Sat 9 Feb) as planned. Please check with registration before buying ...

Lucky Dip Jam II

The second annual Lucky Dip Skate Jam at Central Skatepark, Manchester on Saturday February 16th. The basic idea behind the comp is turn up, do good tricks, have a laugh and get random product thrown at you in return. Simple ...

Brighton Ain't Ready!

Seventies have rented a house in Brighton and will be having all of their UK team riders down to stay, plus a few guests from around the globe. This is going down over the next six months and they have ...

Ross McGouran Interview

Vans skater and one man demo Ross McGouran tells his story in the latest issue of Sidewalk Mag and to support the interview, Sidewalk have got his banging section from Andy Evans 2006 masterpiece 'This N That' live on their ...

Vans Terrain Park shaping up!

All hands are on deck up at the Cairngorm snow park , Scotland - adding the finishing touches to ensure that the Vans Dawn of the Shred competition is the hottest ticket in town this weekend. So make sure you arrive early ...

SIMPEL SESSIONS RESULT!

Results from the Simpel Sessions skate comp in Tallinn, Estonia. Congratulations to Vans rides Chris Pfanner coming second, alongside Flo Marfaing, Ross McGouran and Hugo Liard who all got top 10!

All Hail Cardiel

Epicly Later'd have finally started to release the much anticipated John Cardiel episodes. Parts 1 and 2 of 16 are online now, Click the link above to view the first part.

Rock It Like A Hurricane

Footage from Volcoms 'Rock It Like A Hurricane' mini ramp comp held at the ISPO tradeshow in Munich over the weekend. Featuring Josh 'Manhead' Young, Marc Churchill, Carl Wilson, Andy Scott, Ben Nordberg, Alain Goikoetxea, Emilio Arnanz and several others...

Andreas Wiig Wins Winter X Gold

Congratulations to Vans Snowboarder Andreas Wiig who won Winter X Games gold in the slopestyle competition on Saturday. Stomping his first run perfectly and making it a repeat from last year. Check out his gold medal run!

'Gorgeous' Dave Interview

Vans skater and enigma 'Gorgeous' Dave Watson tells his story over at caughtinthecrossfire.com

Baghead Flats

'Baghead Flats' is the title of an upcoming Northern skate video featuring full sections from the likes of Josh 'Manhead' Young, Doug McLaughlan and Ben Grove - amongst others
'Baghead Flats' is set to premiere in February - but for now, check ...

Vans Penken Park

The Vans Penken Park is open now and some of our team riders including Mark Ruparelia, Tyler Chorlton, Cheryl Maas, Silvia Mittermuller and Beckna, to name a few have been hitting up the jumps and boxes in the VANS Penken ...

coolermag.com relaunches today!

To compliment the relaunched of Cooler magazine (out today), the Cooler website has had a fresh lick of paint and a new injection of creativity. Check out the new and improved site at coolermag.com. Have a browse around the ...

Crossing Borders

Crossing Borders is the new show produced by Vans skater James Gardner and Curb Surfer James 'Grot' Holman, following them on a skating orientated around trip around North America.
New episodes of the show will be online at 1pm every ...

Best of 2007

Vans skater and renaissance man Ben Grove sums up his year in a Top 3 interview over at sidewalkmag.com

Vans Dawn of the Shred II

Vans hosts their yearly open snowboard jam in Scotland. Taking place 9th Feb and 22nd March at the Vans Terrian snow park, Cairngorm mountain. Check the events section for flyer and details.

Save the Southbank in London

London's Southbank is under threat of 'development' that will mean and end to the famous Skate spot the Undercroft. Please help us prevent this happening, To sign the petition click here - There is a film 'Save Southbank' has been ...

Locked in at St Albans

The people behind the upcoming independent DVD 'Savoir Faire' have released a little teaser in the form of Chris Oliver destroying St Albans. Check the short clip by clicking on the title above.

Sensation Unsurpassed

Upcoming UK exhibition of Photographer Chris Johnson, featuring skate shots of Vans riders James Gardener, Dougy Mc McLaughlin, Kev the plasterer , Sean Goff and much more. Show opens 16 January and is on until the end of March - at the ...

Highest Ollie

It was February, 2000 at ASR when they decided to have a high ollie contest. Reese Forbes came close but it was Danny Wainwright who took home the cash. A classic video up at the new Thrasher site.

American Hardcore

If you like hardcore and you're in London this Friday (Jan 11) then you'll need to get down to the Curzon in Soho to see American Hardcore, a documentary about the history and origins of US punk rock ...

Best of 2007

Vans skater and comedy genius Ben Nordberg sums up his year in a compressed interview over at sidewalkmag.com before he heads out on a Stereo US tour around Arizona with Jason Lee and co.

The Sweeney

Here is a short clip of 'First Light' recipient in the latest issue of sidewalk mag - Aaron Sweeney, taken from Transition Extreme in Aberdeen and Bay66, London.

Ashley Charles Video

Filmed all last night, Vans BMX rider Ash Charles. Look out for his team page coming soon!

Vans - Are we there yet? Montage

Episode 10 - The final instalment is live! Just like in Team America everyone needs a montage, all the best bits, some new bits and a powerful tune from Gogol Bordello! The film goes live at 3pm today on Vans TV ...

Happy Holidays!

Vans UK would like to wish everyone a Classic Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Fantastic New Year!

Rowley Independent Video

Liverpool's finest and Vans skater Geoff Rowley has got some new Independent Trucks coming out and there's a new Rowley video up on independenttrucks.com featuring the sounds of Liverpool's very own Short Sharp Shock and including ...

Vans - Are we there yet? Mt Hawke

Episode 9 - After a few days resting/partying in Newquay we were reunited with our beloved tour bus and headed to Mt Hawke to set the record straight:  We may be two days late but the Vans team don't ...

High Priestess Of The Woods

Vans is proud to present artist French's new exhibition High Priestess Of The Woods which preview's on Jan 17th at the 102 West Bow, Edinburgh and runs until Feb 16th, check the flyer for more details, www.analoguebooks ...

Bowling For Stephen Murray Jam

We are proud to be supporting Dead End Bikes who are running a bowl jam at Verwood, Dorset on December 29th - and it's a fund-raiser for Stephen Murray - Stephen was critically injured after crashing in the BMX dirt finals ...

Pete's amazing vert ramp

Summer is definitely over and vert contests are confined to indoor skateparks... So enjoy this clip of Pete King and some of the top U.K. vert riders on their amazing portable vert ramp.

Hometown-James Gardner

Witness Vans rider James Gardner's section from'Malajused', James Gardner and Niall Kennys Hereford based scene video released through Power back in 2005!

Bristol-Unplugged

To tie in with the mammoth 'Bristol Unplugged' feature in the latests edition of sidewalk mag 135, there is a companion video up on sidewalkmag.com

Best of 2007- Ollie Tyreman

Vans skater Ollie Tyreman has an interview up on sidewalkmag.com find out what happened with him in 2007 and what's coming up next year.

Vans Penken Park

Newly opened the Vans Penken Park in Mayrhofen, now with its new rails, kickers, fun boxes and frames - plus four distinct lines (Public, Fun, Pro and Jib) to let loose on, the Vans Penken Park is ideal for beginners and ...

Vans searches for a new rider...

Vans teams up with www.powderroom.net to search for a new girl snowboarder to join their team. Visit the Entertainment section for more details.

Vans - Are we there yet? Bristol

Episode 8 and the team roll into Bristol. Danny's home turf and an essential stop on any tour!  We visited 50:50 and a tech mini session went down before we went our separate ways, either to the DLH ...

A Quiet Little Session

A day in the life of Ben Grove and Nev, a quite little session down at Central Skatepark in Manchester...

Bas Keep vs Fiat 500

For those of you that didn't see Top Gear at the weekend, check out this link and watch Vans BMX riders Sebastian Keep and Ben Shenker racing against a car through the streets of Budapest.

Ross McGouran Interview

Want to get to know Vans Skater Ross McGouran ? He has an interview up over at tackyworld.com

Crossfire Xmas Jam 2007

Footage from this years Crossfire Xmas jam at Bay66 skatepark London. Featuring Aaron Sweeney, Pete King, Marc Churchill, Ollie Tyreman, Kris Vile and others...

Vans - Are we there yet? Stoke

Episode 7 of the Vans 'Are We There Yet?' skate tour film will go online at 3pm today - exclusively on the Vans TV channel at mpora.com. Stoke - The crowd here was huge and it was actually hard to get ...

Ireland goes Extra Large

European big-wave surfers including Vans riders Duncan Scott and Richie Fitzgerald tackled biggest waves ever surfed on Emerald Isle. Check out the full story and videos on surfline.com.

The Vans RAD Ad

To Celebrate 10 years of Jon Taylor riding for the Vans BMX team and the release of the Vans Rad Classics series, so we decided to get old skool and Ride BMX mag have a behind the scenes look at ...

Random Skate News

Gorgeous Dave is now riding for Santa Cruz and Krux Trucks. Kris Vile, Ross McGouran and Ben Nordberg are all out in Barcelona filming and escaping the cold. Sweeney and Plasterer are back from a US trip and have headed ...

Save Harrow Skatepark!

Harrow Skatepark is being threatened with demolition. The council would like to build a leisure center over the top of it To sign the petition click here - It genuinely will help and preserve one of the last remaining 70's ...

Vans - Are we there yet? Blackpool

Episode 6 of the Vans 'Are We There Yet?' skate tour film will go online at 3pm today - exclusively on the Vans TV channel at mpora.com. Blackpool, The session that ensued on the vert wall saw things get done ...

Vans and Sno Zone Hull Rail Jam

The Vans and Sno Zone Hull Rail Jam took place on the 22nd November, within the city centre shopping area . Showcasing the top talent from the UK snowboarding scene. With appearances from the likes of Tom Knox and Chris Chatt ...

Heroin Skateboards Video Archive

Heroin skateboards have archived pretty much all their video content to date, online now are sections featuring Howard Cooke and Stephen 'Rogie' Roe from Good S**t, Everything's Going To Be Alright and Live From Antarctica, as well as ...

Wastemen

A skate film by Alex Burrell featuring the Gyppo Army: Darryl Nobbs, Kevin McKeown and Aaron Sweeney. Watch the trailer. Out sometime soonish!

Ollie Tyreman 4 down

Vans rider Ollie Tyreman has a 4 down feature up at mpora.com click on the title above to check it out.

Howard Cooke - Trick of the Tour!

The votes have been counted and verified now check out the story at caughtinthecrossfire.com.

Vans - Are we there yet? Glasgow

Episode 5 of the Vans 'Are We There Yet?' skate tour film will go online at 3pm today - exclusively on the Vans TV channel at mpora.com. After a stop at Focus the team headed to Kelvingrove for one of ...

Congratulations Ash

Welcome and Congratulations to Ashley Charles - the latest addition to the BMX team. Bar spinning his way on to the cover of Ride Bmx Magazine issue 110. Look out for his team profile page coming soon.

Vans - War of the Roses

The War of the Roses happened at the end of October and we have a video of the Vans team ripping it at Burnley and Leeds. Check out the action from arguably the finest weekend in British skateboarding...

Vans - Are we there yet? Dunblane

Episode 4 of the Vans 'Are We There Yet?' skate tour film will go online at 3pm today - exclusively on the Vans TV channel at mpora.com. The team hit Dunblane on a day off and Ross throws down his ...

Vans in the Crossfire

Head over to caughtinthecrossfire.com for a review of the are we there yet? skate tour dvd and don't forget to pick your best rider/trick from the Vans UK tour on the current online poll. Six of the ...

Alan Stokes Wins Newquay Open

Congratulations to Vans surfer Alan Stokes who took home the Gul Newquay Open trophy last week at Fistrall Beach, Cornwall - Great Work Stokesy!

Vans - Are we there yet? Redcar/Prissick

Episode 3 of the Vans 'Are We There Yet?' skate tour film will go online at 3pm today - exclusively on the Vans TV channel at mpora.com.

Vans - Are we there yet? Leeds

Episode 2 of the Vans 'Are We There Yet?' skate tour film will go online at 3pm today - exclusively on the Vans TV channel at mpora.com. Not to be missed!

Destined to Fester

Halloween Exhibition of Gore prints by artist French. There is a private view tonight and the show runs until 16 December, so for all things blood and guts get down to Shoreditch.

Sebastian Keep on Top Gear...

Vans BMX rider Bas Keep is going to be on Top Gear on the BBC in an upcoming show - more info on ridebmxmag.co.uk

War of the Roses 2007

Last weekend saw the legendary War of the Roses skate comp at Burnley and Leeds, there is some footage now up on sidewalkmag.com featuring amongst others Kris Vile, Marc Churchill and Ben Nordberg

Sam Bruce Interview

Vans Skater Sam Bruce has an interview over on caughtinthecrossfire.com. click on the link above.

Vans - Are we there yet?

The Vans 'Are We There Yet?' skate tour film will go online at 3pm every Friday and for the next 10 weeks. - with episode one starting today. All exclusively on the Vans TV channel on mpora.com

Vans TV live!

Vans are proud to announce the launch of Vans TV on Mpora - the latest addition the Premium TV feature, now home to all the recent podcasts at a far superior quality than before. And with new exclusives, full features and ...

Ben Nordberg Video

Having recently appeared on the cover of Sidewalk issue 133, Vans skater Ben Nordberg has dropped a short edit for you all to enjoy on mpora.com

Children Of The Earth

The fourth instalment of Vans DJ Jon Kennedy's 'Snare Force One' RADIO SHOW is up on SAMURAI FM now. Its a Live show recorded in Budapest.

Kris Viles Top Ten Touring Tips

Vans Skater Kris Vile has an interview up on sidewalkmag.com featuring his survival tour tips.

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It's Here!

Sidewalk 133 - October issue is out and features our very own Ben Nordberg floating across a monster on the cover, the full tour article and the concrete carnival article and of course the 'Are We There Yet?' dvd - The full ...

Wild in the Parks

The UK leg of Volcoms 'Wild in the Parks' event, held at Transition Extreme park in Aberdeen went off last weekend.With the Vans Skate team repped by Marc Churchill, Aaron Sweeney, Nev and Ben Nordberg all made the trip ...

Vans Skate Team SE Trip

Sometime in April, with a break in the rain, the Vans UK skate team headed off to check out some spots in the South East. We have just published the 5 part video of the SE trip featuring drained swimming ...

Sweeney

Aaron Sweeney has been riding the waffle for a while now but has just been made official - the newest member of the flow squad. Check out Aaron and Ross throwing it down at Cantelowes park in London

Are We There Yet?

Full length Vans UK Skate Tour Film by Andy Evans
Exclusive Preview Screenings
28th September - 8.30pm Blue Dog Pub - Derby
2nd October - 6.30pm - Slam City Skates - London
UK Vans tour DVD featuring will be cover-mounted on the October ...


Vans UK on iTunes

The Vans UK video podcasts brings the best in action sports programming featuring event coverage, Skateboarding, Surfing, BMX and Snowboarding. Now available on iTunes.

Bike Check on Phil Aller

Check out ridebmxmag.co.uk for the latest info on Vans team rider, Phil Aller's, new signature KHE Bar-Bados BMX. You can catch Phil, who will be showing off his skills, at the Vans and Eastpak mini ramp demo ...

Newquay Videos

We have just posted up some videos from Boardmaster's stop of the Vans Summer Sessions Tour, including the Vert Skate Comp and the Street comp at wooden waves skate park Newquay. Check these and much more on the Vans ...

Crossfire Southbank Jam 2007

The 7-Set Jam at London's Southbank was a riot with Kris Vile taking the green after winning winning both the bank and the 7-set jams. Hundreds of people crammed into the infamous spot for the annual jam. Click above ...

Fall 2007 Range

The product section of the site has just been updated with the fall line and now has all the footwear, sandals, apparel and accesories available. Click above on the products link

Ben Grove Vs The Rail

the video is here - just a taste of the things to come from Are We There Yet? The full length Vans UK Skate Tour DVD available on the October issue of Sidewalk magazine and then online in November here!

Skate Results Vans Summer Sessions

Congratulations to Vans skaters Chris Oliver, Ross McGouran, Kris Vile who ruled the street down at newquay can got first, third and fourth respectively. Pictures and Video coming very soon.

Save Southsea Skatepark

Here's the petition link, if you haven't signed it already please do so now and help save a piece of British skateboarding history.

Ben Grove on the Cover

Ben Grove produced the goods once again and got £200 for his trouble. A never before Newquay handrail ollie landing into a hill. Silent Will got the photo, Sidewalk got the cover and the video Ben Grove vs the handrail ...

Ruparelia on the cover

Congratulations to Mark Ruparelia for slashing his way on to the cover of Document Snowboard 44 - check it out

Win Vans goodies with Drift magazine

Want to get your hands on a goodie bag from Vans. Vans have teamed up with Drift, the new online surf magazine, to give away a pair of shoes from the surf range plus a t-shirt and hoodie. Check out ...

Are We There Yet?

The Trailer is here and the Full length Vans UK Skate Tour DVD is coming! The dvd will be cover-mounted on the October issue of Sidewalk magazine. sidewalkmag.com don't miss it

Vans UK Skate Team at Bristol

Here are some pictures from the recent skate tour when the team hit up the Dean Lane skate park, Bristol and DLH funday featuring Ben Grove, Danny Wainwright, Chris Pfanner and of course the locals from the DLH. Checkerboard, Punk ...

Ten Years Strong

To celebrate 10 successful years - skate store 50:50, opened the exhibition documenting the vibrant history of the one of the UK's premier independent skate stores. Opened on the 24th August with a special celebration at the Centre Space ...

Masters Result

Congratulatiosn to Vans BMX riders Sam Foakes who landed 3rd in Flatland, while over on the spine Mark Webb and Chris Mahoney came in at 3rd,4th respectivley. Nice work lads!

Alans BMX Number One

Congratulations to Alans BMX/Shimano DXR/Vans racing team who won the final of the BCF National BMX series and took the title for the 2nd year running. The track was fast, downhill with big technical jumps and tarmac berms ...

UK Vans Team in Bristol, England.

A short video of the team hitting up the Dean Lane skate park and DLH funday featuring Ben Grove, Danny Wainwright, Dave Snaddon, Dan Wileman, and of course Chris Pfanner. Filmed by Dan Higginson up on the transworld site. We ...

Are we there yet?

The Skate Tour arrived earlier in the week at Newquay for the Vans Summer Sessions. There are video blogs/news of the skate tour over at caughtinthecrossfire.com so you can be watch the madness- Look out for the the ...

Vans Tour Diary Day 2

The next installment from the Road, Day 2 of the VansSkate Tour just went up over at caughtinthecrossfire.com Video Blog and news! and dont forget crossfire are giving away 2 pairs of Vans every day of the skate tour!

Vans Tour Diary Day 1

First video blog from the Road, Day 1 of the Vans Skate Tour just went up over at ccaughtinthecrossfire.com

Vans Tour Diary Day 1

Tour News from Nick Powley, Vans Team Manager over at the caughtinthecrossfire.com. Video Blogs and more coming,,,

ARE WE THERE YET?

The Vans UK Skate tour 'ARE WE THERE YET?' starts on Saturday 28th July in London hitting up Slam City Skates, at 12pm and on to Bay Sixty6 at 2pm for a demo.

Leeds up next Sunday 29th July Shop ...

BMX Team News

OK - first off Zach & Mark spent a week on the Relentless tour which covered some serious ground in the Uk ending up at Nass, the tour hit up Leeds, Liverpool, Stoke Plaza, Epic, Minuet Park Saffron Walden & Bay 66 London ...

More Skate News

This weekend some UK Vans representatives headed over to Prague for the legendary Mystic cup. The weather was hot as hell as were the women! James Gardner was the only one to have to qualify on Friday as it was ...

Skate News

This weekend saw the team hitting up NASS, all the usual suspects were in attendance including Ben Grove, Marc Churchill, James Gardner, Pete King, Ben Nordberg, Aaron Revell, Awadh, Kevin McKeown, Ross McGouran, Kris Vile and Aaron Sweeney. Grove had ...

Antidote is coming

Vans presents the Eastpak Antidote tour this Autumn, the new antidote web site has just gone live with info on dates, bands and much more - check it out

Stokesy on the cover

Congratulations to Alan Stokes who just grabbed the cover of the latest issue of Carve surf mag - click on the link above to check it out.

More Skate News

We've just returned from the Nueu 'Ride with Us' tour where the Vans crew consisting of Olly Tyreman, Ben Nordberg, Kev the Plasterer, Aaron Sweeney, James Gardner and Gorgeous Dave all killed it. With multiple arrests, hill running, sleeping ...

New from Unabomber

Look out for the new Unabomber signature decks by Browning for Frank Stephens and Ben Grove in the shops now, Click on the title for a preview.

Skate Team News - Go Skate Day

Vans Go Skateboarding day in Brighton was a huge success with tons of people turning up and the rain staying away. The highlight of the day was a comedy game of S.K.A.T.E with about 50 entrants ...

BMX Rider Stephen Murray Critically Injured

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the UK's own Stephen Murray who, after a horrible crash this past weekend in Baltimore received injuries to his spinal cord and vertebrae. It will be a long road back for Steve ...

Fall 2007 Vault Site

Vault by Vans consists of classic Vans styles that are literally pulled from Vans’ 40-year vault of designs, but with modern inspiration drawn from street fashion, art, music and the world of surf and skate. Along with collaborations with influential ...

Go Skateboarding Day - June 21st

Make sure your GO SKATEBOARDING DAY plans involve heading down to Brighton - if you're in the area meet up at The West Pier (Brighton), at 2pm. Skate down to Hove Lagoon Skatepark with the Vans skate team for an ...

Skate News - BaySixty6 anniversary

This Saturday past saw the reopening of the new and improved BaySixty6 skate park in Ladbroke Grove, London. Doors opened at 12pm to a bounty of eager young skaters anxious to get their boards on virgin plywood. Predictably, most sponsored ...

BMX Team News

Firstly we will get the injuries over and done with, James Brooks took it at his home trails he slipped a hand on landing and skidded on his head a good 20 ft distance and knocking himself out. The damage ...

The Official Duke Kahanamoku Surfers

Based on the famous shoe made from an aloha print shirt in 1965, Vans' presents the Official Duke Kahanamoku Surfers in all of their original colors. In colloboration with the Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation, Vans is keeping the memory alive ...

Sneaker Freaker Interview With Steve Van Doren

Sneaker Freaker spent some time with Vans' own Steve Van Doren and has a nice piece on the history of Vans. Check it out.

Vans Rumble in the Jungle PT 4

It's here! The final installment of the Vans Rumble in the Jungle Comp from Goa, India. Click above for the story, streaming videos and downloadable podcasts!

Ross on the Cover

Congratulations to Ross McGouran for nailing the cover of the latest issue of Sidewalk with a huge bs noseblunt! Also featured in the June issue is the Vans South Coast Trip article. Make sure you dont miss it!

Vans x Iron Maiden

Vans has hooked up with Iron Maiden on new Vans Classics featuring iconic album artwork from Iron Maiden’s second album “Killers” on these limited edition Sk8-Hi and Classic Slip-On. Coming Soon-Take a look!

Bowlriders News

This weekend saw the new Cantelowes park host it's first big event - The Quiksilver Bowlriders Qualifier. Plenty of Vans riders showed up to skate and watch including Danny Wainwright, Chris Oliver,