ESPN Action Sports contributor Mark Noble recently caught up with our good friend Scottish John to talk about all things Pilgrim. We are working closely with Pilgrim on all things BMX, and have even helped create the signature Pilgrim Unit frame. Find out more about Pilgrims heritage below...

In our current series of looking into the new bike companies that are cropping up this year, I though we should catch up with a guy widely known on the scene as Scottish John Buultjens. Without a shred of doubt, John's a proud Scot and his homeland has a lot going for it, but even so, it takes a stubborn man to endure the seemingly endless dark wet days. Of course, if it all gets too much, you could emigrate, which is just what John opted for. After moving to Australia, John began a new era in the bicycle business, initially starting out working in retail, working his way through BMX distribution, and more recently launching the Pilgrim Bike brand. Australia can credit itself with having one of the strongest BMX scenes on our planet, and Pilgrim looks set to succeed amongst the growth. From the get-go, Pilgrim looks like it means business from its base just outside Melbourne. They already boast an impressive range of 2011 complete bikes and frames, soft goods, and a team full of heavy hitters featuring the likes of Steve McCann, Adam Aloise, Dane Searls, Jaie Toohey. So with this in mind, let's dive into the exclusive interview with new company owner Scottish John and discover what else makes this pilgrim tick.

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• By Allan H