Interview: Joe Niranonta

Photo: Chris Marshall

Joe Niranonta is the definition of the term, working-class BMX rider, juggling a full-time job working in boiler rooms in New Jersey while maintaining his status as an AM rider for Animal and Kink Bikes after hours. In those after hours, Joe can usually be found in the streets of Philadelphia pushing his dreams forward one pedal at a time.

Joe is from Levittown, Pennsylvania and is the oldest of three brothers. All of which ride BMX. For the Niranontas, BMX has become a family trait. One that started with their late father, Paitool, and has transcended through four generations of the family name. On the verge of completing filming for the highly anticipated ‘Chocolate Truck Two’ video, we spoke with Joe about the upcoming video, the launch of the Niranonta brand, how it all started and much more. You can read the full interview, after the jump.

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Ride PA BMX – Issue #1 (Available Now)

We are proud to announce that Ride PA BMX – Issue #1 is now available through our online store. Issue one is composed of sixty pages of original content spanning the Spring / Summer of 2017 as documented by a variety of contributors and is printed on 5.5” X 8.5” gloss pages in full color. Supplies are limited. A second and final run of the zine will be available in a few weeks and a digital version will be available online free after the second run is sold out. You can read a comprehensive list of the zines content after the jump.

Dedicated in memory of Lorenzo Velazquez.
Rest in Peace.

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Ride PA BMX – Issue #1

To coincide with National BMX Day, we are proud to announce the official launch of our new zine. Ride PA BMX Issue #1 will be available in mid to late August and spans the Spring / Summer of 2017. The zine is 5.5″ x 8.5″, printed in full color on gloss paper and features over 60 pages of original content from the Pennsylvania BMX scene. A digital release of the zine will also be available for free once copies of the zine have sold out.

Special thanks to all the photographers, riders, writers and Matt Smith. You can check out a complete list of the zines contents after the jump.

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Photo Gallery: Chris Marshall Throwback Thursday

James Hess – A-town got the spots and James knows every cut. Topside Ice grind.

Chris Marshall has been one of the premier BMX photographers on the East Coast for a number of years now. His work has been featured in both print and digital formats through some of the most respected names in the BMX industry. As of late, Marshall has been working closely with Animal Bikes, but was kind enough to take some time out of his busy schedule to handpick and caption some photos shot in Pennsylvania over the years for this throwback gallery. You can check out the entire gallery after the jump.

Photos and captions by Chris Marshall.

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Chris Marshall June 2015 Photo Gallery

The Union has posted a new photo gallery by Chris Marshall. The gallery is composed of some of Marshall’s recent work including shots of Ryan Niranonta (pictured above), Zack Gerber, Jeff With Glasses, Mikey “Smallfry” Almodovar, Vin Crispino and more.

Chris Marshall – Unseen Works

Joby Suender - Dipped 180 Fence

Dig BMX has a gallery of photos posted on their website showcasing some of Chris Marshall’s unseen work. The gallery contains a few photos of Philadelphia area locals including Joby Suender (above), Ryan Niranonta and Paul Horan along with Jeff With Glasses, Sean Ricany, Ramel Williams and more.

Chris Marshall BMX Union Photo Gallery

Joe-Niranonta-Truck-Driver

Chris Marshall has a new photo gallery posted over on The Union featuring a handful of photos recently shot and captioned by Chris. The gallery contains photos of locals such as The Niranonta brothers, Joe & Ryan as well as a photo of Anthony Yock from the latest Stink Pit DVD.

Chris Marshall BMX Union Interview

Brendon-Reith-Gap-To-Icepick

During the holidays we missed a couple of posts but the Chris Marshall interview on BMX Union couldn’t be overlooked. The interview includes a handful of photos featuring Brendon Reith (above), Matt Miller, Nick Seabasty, Kevin Vannauker, Garrett Reynolds, Steve Croteau, Anthony DeRosa and Philadelphia Freeway.

The Albion Issue 12 Online

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The Albion issue #12 is now online. The issue features an interview and photos of Dan Bob put together by Chris Marshall and an interview with Derek Adams conducted by Eric Capone about the recent resurrection of Little Devil.

You can check out the full issue as well as the contents by clicking here.