I wanted to cry watching this section. I know it's been like nine years since his crash and his riding has never been the same since which makes me sad to see that we won't ever get to see this level of style and swagger ever again from Mike. I didn't know it back then but I do know now. He was truly a one of a kind rider, once in a generation rider. His riding touches my heart, no homo. It's simply just beautiful to watch, art and poetry in motion.... it's beyond words. Thanks Mike for what you brought to BMX in your awesome career!
I feel you man. I actually still think about this topic every once and a while. Mike Aitken's head injury was probably the single greatest loss of individual potential in BMX. Aitken was one of the best to ever touch a BMX bike. He oozed style, progressed tricks, and made cultural contributions to BMX that shook the whole community and reverberated for years after his untimely departure from the spotlight. When looking at his injury from a strictly BMX perspective, it saddens me to think of all the progression that the BMX community, including Aitken himself, missed out on. I am fairly certain Aitken would be riding at a professional level to this day and making contributions in a manner similar to that of Corey Martinez or Chase Hawk. If that were the case, we wouldn't have to remind people about Mike's riding or explain his influence to younger riders who don't even know who he is. But alas, here we are. At least we got to enjoy him in his prime riding years.
@@texasBMXer You think his contributions would have been greater than Stephen Murray's contributions? (StayStrong BMX who is totally paralyzed from the neck down)
nobody even to this day rhymes with the same relaxation and inner confidence. I rode with Mike and watched the filming of the sentence to life segments in Oregon. during those sessions I saw him ride like no one ever did. And I've seen everyone. if there was ever a reason to wear your helmet every time it's my cake and. It doesn't matter how good you are kids put your helmet on
Probably my favourite rider.. The way he catches the backsides of the jumps and his aggressive style shows that he has a racing background. People who didnt race, dont know how to get that perfect flow :)
I seem to land on this Aitken video about once a month. Since it’s Thanksgiving , I’ll say I’m thankful for Aitken! It’s definitely hard to think about how much he endured with his accident, but it’s also testament to how strong he is. If you’ve ever been just totally consumed with shredding big trails, then watching Aitken is akin to watching Vincent Van Gogh paint a masterpiece. As one guy commented, his shredding moves you on a heart level... Absolutely in my opinion, the best and most timeless shredder of all time.
What makes Mike have that f****** crazy flow is his constantly noseriding, he does EVERY landing 100% perfect: He is (even after the coma) my favourite BMX rider.
Attention all slow people; Anthem II was in the making for at least three years. Mike Aitken's footage is comprised of those three years leading up to his crash, therefore, this is all footage from before his crash. Some of it was even taken the day of the crash, nonetheless it was before the crash. He didn't magically get up from a coma and start riding 30-foot sets without a helmet again. He now wears a helmet any time he steps on his bike and is back to shredding.
lembranças da infancia Aitken lendasrio bikeeeee🔥🤟
I wanted to cry watching this section. I know it's been like nine years since his crash and his riding has never been the same since which makes me sad to see that we won't ever get to see this level of style and swagger ever again from Mike. I didn't know it back then but I do know now. He was truly a one of a kind rider, once in a generation rider. His riding touches my heart, no homo. It's simply just beautiful to watch, art and poetry in motion.... it's beyond words. Thanks Mike for what you brought to BMX in your awesome career!
I feel you man. I actually still think about this topic every once and a while. Mike Aitken's head injury was probably the single greatest loss of individual potential in BMX. Aitken was one of the best to ever touch a BMX bike. He oozed style, progressed tricks, and made cultural contributions to BMX that shook the whole community and reverberated for years after his untimely departure from the spotlight. When looking at his injury from a strictly BMX perspective, it saddens me to think of all the progression that the BMX community, including Aitken himself, missed out on. I am fairly certain Aitken would be riding at a professional level to this day and making contributions in a manner similar to that of Corey Martinez or Chase Hawk. If that were the case, we wouldn't have to remind people about Mike's riding or explain his influence to younger riders who don't even know who he is. But alas, here we are. At least we got to enjoy him in his prime riding years.
@@texasBMXer You think his contributions would have been greater than Stephen Murray's contributions? (StayStrong BMX who is totally paralyzed from the neck down)
Man his riding is timeless! Those huge one foot, 3 tabos and euros will always be... simply unbeatable!
the most stylist guy of all time
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The greatest bmx video part of all time
nobody even to this day rhymes with the same relaxation and inner confidence. I rode with Mike and watched the filming of the sentence to life segments in Oregon. during those sessions I saw him ride like no one ever did. And I've seen everyone. if there was ever a reason to wear your helmet every time it's my cake and. It doesn't matter how good you are kids put your helmet on
Probably my favourite rider.. The way he catches the backsides of the jumps and his aggressive style shows that he has a racing background. People who didnt race, dont know how to get that perfect flow :)
This should have millions of views.
I seem to land on this Aitken video about once a month. Since it’s Thanksgiving , I’ll say I’m thankful for Aitken! It’s definitely hard to think about how much he endured with his accident, but it’s also testament to how strong he is. If you’ve ever been just totally consumed with shredding big trails, then watching Aitken is akin to watching Vincent Van Gogh paint a masterpiece. As one guy commented, his shredding moves you on a heart level... Absolutely in my opinion, the best and most timeless shredder of all time.
What makes Mike have that f****** crazy flow is his constantly noseriding, he does EVERY landing 100% perfect: He is (even after the coma) my favourite BMX rider.
legend love it! this is real riding and style
Greatest riding style
THE KING
still my favorite rider ever. just pure style .😍😍
Amazing filming aswell
what a beast< no one beats Mike Aitken
Attention all slow people; Anthem II was in the making for at least three years. Mike Aitken's footage is comprised of those three years leading up to his crash, therefore, this is all footage from before his crash. Some of it was even taken the day of the crash, nonetheless it was before the crash. He didn't magically get up from a coma and start riding 30-foot sets without a helmet again.
He now wears a helmet any time he steps on his bike and is back to shredding.
Never gets old
One does not simply dislike mike
Trails, Street, Park... He has it all
Those jumps are so big and he just casually throws the fuck down on them. Aiken is the fucking man
I just want to know what it feels like to fully OWN a monster set of trails like this cat...just one run would be good enough for a lifetime
I can hit thumbs up on this before it's even started
This vid is the sickest ive seen in a loooong time
One of the most badass parts ever
mike Aitken judas priest it don't get any better than this what a rider what a singer ?
... No Words...
its even better in slow motion! slow it down guys!
I'm friends with someone who knew him, he filmed his anthem 2 part in 3 weeks... just stop and think about how mad that is!
The original Night Wolf. No one will ever come close to matching Mikes style
SICKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I wish I had this much style doing anything in life haha
mike Aitken!
if you like Aitken's style, have a look at the Aussie Aitken, Ryan Lloyd. search ryan lloyd winter edit.
Front tire top of landing every time. Landing in nose manual
Watch frame for frame. He commits to every single landing front tire first
Does anyone know the song of his declassified section ?
Thats great hes back...other than the fact hes still not rockin a helmet but deff great hes back biking
someone needs to take a screenshot of mikes face from 3:08 to 3:09 and put it on a t shirt becaus ethat face screams focus
Aitken=bmx king.
@huludicidal No lol, this is footage from afterwards.
@MrBMolesworth18 Good man.
Pro.
What happened to him wearing helmets??
Mikey's my fucking hero.
All the rotations are switch?
Cole Jodouin Goofy, left foot forward spin to the left
Dirt master level Aitken 🤘😃
Song?
@Scottde420 its not recent.....
song anyone?
1:28 oposite 360 tyre grab can can? wtf?
Ctrlker that’s his regular spin direction
Judas Priest - Love Bites
His crash woke people up to wearing helmets riding trails
Why do you say that?
@MrBMolesworth18 LMAO!
La Monda
Nobody did trails better. Nobody.
Get the DVD or GTFO. Aitken = God
Mike just spins goofy (opposite way of your foot placement) but nobody cares because he's one of the best riders ever. ;)
thumbs up if you think that pretty all of the anthem II bmxers are mad
Love Bites-Judas Priest...
Alright...who's the one a-hole douchy enough to give this a thumbs down?
toooo much style
al que no le gusto el video, es porque no se puede comprar una bike hahahh
I love watching this entire video, but out of respect for BMX in general, Anthem II should not be on the internet.
Not a single whip or bar :(
Thank god.
That Anthem 2 bar/whip to table/turndown ratio, tho. As the kidz would say.
+Brad B true
Marcus Wolk he landed both consistently. It just didn't flow with this style
@huludicidal No lol, this is footage from afterwards.
Song ?