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Jim Thiebaud Teams Up With Green Day To Raise Money For Charity

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Professional skateboarder Jim Thiebaud recently announced a charity partnership with the five-time Grammy award winning alternative rock/punk band Green Day. These two iconic legends hope to raise money for the Children’s Hospital & Research Center in Oakland through this partnership. Both Thiebaud and members of Green Day were born in the Oakland, California area, so … [Read more...] about Jim Thiebaud Teams Up With Green Day To Raise Money For Charity

Alana Smith Youngest Female Rider at X Games Barcelona

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Alana Smith (USA) will be the youngest female rider invited to X Games Barcelona, competing in Women’s Skateboard Park next week. At 12 years old Alana is already setting records for women’s skating while simultaneously beating the boys. Last November she was the first female to ever land a McTwist in competition and recently she beat out 140 guys in the PHX AM Street … [Read more...] about Alana Smith Youngest Female Rider at X Games Barcelona

New Skateboarding Documentary “The Motivation” Opens at Tribeca

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Last week, filmmaker Adam Bhala Lough's skateboarding documentary titled "The Motivation" premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in Lower Manhattan. At first glance, some people might brush this flick off as just another fly-by-night skateboarding doc with no real meaning or sustenance. However, The Motivation is quickly becoming a hot among skaters and even non skaters alike. … [Read more...] about New Skateboarding Documentary “The Motivation” Opens at Tribeca