Unit, one of the world's fastest growing action sports brands, has just released a six-minute mini-documentary on one of their star athletes, Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham.

Wheelz, 19, has obtained a cult following globally for his antics with the Nitro Circus Live Tour after successfully landing 40ft Backflips, Double Backflips and Front-flips in the past six months... in a wheelchair.

The Las Vegas teenager is one of the most inspirational athletes in the entire action-sports industry; he hasn't let spina bifida dictate his lot in life and has taken his custom-built wheelchair to places they've never been before, including skateparks, BMX parks and of course, the Giganta-Ramp.

Unit sat down with Wheelz during a recent trip to the USA and found out what makes the laid-back, humble teenager tick. Visit www.youtube.com/unitridersaus to check it out.

Following on from the successful Nitro Circus Live New Zealand Tour Wheelz is back in Vegas and preparing for the Nitro Circus Australian Regional Tour, which kicks off on March 9 at Albury's Lavington Sports Ground.

Courtesy: Unit Clothing www.unitriders.com

Producer: Allan Hardy

Music: 'Hello World' by Amely www.myspace.com/amely

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Despite the bad weather forecast, Cam White's 5th annual Hillside Dirtjam went off in Canberra, Australia. A big international rider line up made the trip to Australia for the event, including Hucker, Anthony Napolitan, James Foster and Brandon Dosch, they were joined by the regular Aussie crew consisting of former champ Dane Searls, Josh Stead, Cam Pianta and many more. New Zealand's top dirt jumps Jed Mildon and Paul Langland also joined in.

Hucker and Dane had both won the event in the past, but on the night Hucker's crazy riding prevailed, and he ended up scoring the 'King Of The Hill' title. Best Trick came down to Brandon Dosch with a transfer triple whip, Jed Mildon blasting a massive double flip on the big trick jump, and James Foster nailing a perfect whip to double whip back. In the end the votes were tied on James and Jed, so they both shared the winner's cash. Best Style once again went to Aussie Josh Stead who was on a rampage all night.

Some other highlights included Hucker's backflip cliffhanger and crazy corked 720's over the big trick jump, Dane Searls' super extended 360 super seatgrab indy, Brakeless Billy stomping a never before attempted transfer from the big trick jump lip over to the long and low landing and Paul Langland with a bunch of crazy superman variations.

Courtesy: Unit Clothing

Producer: Allan Hardy

Additional Filming: Bret Trigg & Guy Streeter

Music: I Don't Need Your Lovin' by Night Horse www.myspace.com/nighthorsemusic

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Despite the bad weather forecast, Cam White's 5th annual Hillside Dirtjam went off last night in Canberra, Australia. A big international rider line up made the trip to Australia for the event, including Hucker, Anthony Napolitan, James Foster and Brandon Dosch, they were joined by the regular Aussie crew consisting of former champ Dane Searls, Josh Stead, Cam Pianta and many more. New Zealand's top dirt jumps Jed Mildon and Paul Langland also joined in.

Hucker and Dane had both won the event in the past, but on the night Hucker's crazy riding prevailed, and he ended up scoring the 'King Of The Hill' title. Best Trick came down to Brandon Dosch with a transfer triple whip, Jed Mildon blasting a massive double flip on the big trick jump, and James Foster nailing a perfect whip to double whip back. In the end the votes were tied on James and Jed, so they both shared the winner's cash. Best Style once again went to Aussie Josh Stead who was on a rampage all night.

Some other highlights included Hucker's backflip cliffhanger and crazy corked 720's over the big trick jump, Dane Searls' super extended 360 super seatgrab indy, Brakeless Billy stomping a never before attempted transfer from the big trick jump lip over to the long and low landing and Paul Langland with a bunch of crazy superman variations.

The official highlights video will be dropping this week, and a 30 minute TV feature will also be produced for Fuel TV. Stay tuned to www.unitriders.com for all the action.

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There are too many riders out there that know this: to be a privateer you’ve got to love your sport. You have to have passion, heart and the drive to train and race for little to no money.

It means working full time and training in the dark, digging dirt jumps out of the snow because you can’t afford the fuel to get to somewhere a little warmer, even if it’s only 1.5 hours south. It means flogging old bikes to get to a few races, fixing your own flats and sleeping on the floor. It means often learning about racing the hard way...It means a lot of sacrifice that comes with a “normal” life for something that you want to do, be and live like. I missed camping trips, parties and family weddings. I struggled making ends meet. I don’t have rich parents. I remember asking my older brother why I couldn’t just be happy to be a normal person with a normal job? And before I could even finish the question, he said: “Cuz Claire, you’re not normal.”

READ THE FULL STORY AT FROM PINK BIKE RIGHT HERE.

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Before Jaie Toohey headed off to the New Zealand Nitro Circus Tour, we caught up with him at Cam White's dirt jumps for a film shoot. The massive downhill set of jumps is Jaie's favourite place to ride, and from the moment he drops in, you can see how comfortable he is.

Special thanks must go out to Cam White and Tom Dykes for getting the yard up and running for the session, as well as Cam's Mum and Dad for letting us crash their place.

Thanks: Cam White & Tom Dykes

Producer: Allan Hardy

Music: 'All You Need' by Karton www.karton.com.au

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