Defgrip: Nike Pool

Back in May, much news surrounded Nike’s innovative “Pool” transformation. Taking an old 1970s

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Back in May, much news surrounded Nike’s innovative “Pool” transformation. Taking an old 1970s swimming pool in Dagenham, the facility was made into a BMXer’s paradise with workshops alongside demos. On hand was the Defgrip crew who put together their own cut of the weekend that spans not just the riding, but the behind-the-scenes as well.

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