Jeff Z.

Somewhere between obsessing over the fine Swedish machinery of the 1980s era Volvos and finding the best new spot to ride for the most epic tricks to be photographed, lies Jeff Z. Part human navigational system and part photographic visionary, he is the go to guy if you want to shoot some polished BMX photos. Hands down, the most prepared person to ride or shoot with, a bonafide “BMX Boy Scout” if you will. But don’t ask him where the nearest MacDonald’s is because he is a level five vegan. Here are some examples of what he carries at all times in his car: half of the B&H catalog ready to be carried on his back, extra tires and tubes, safety pins, hedge clippers, orange Tic-Tacs, Kleenex, etc. Because he knows that whether it’s a flat tire, ripped jeans, an overgrown bush, or some funky breathe, the most random things can prevent a rider from pulling their trick and from Jeff walking away with another incredible photo. You can call him obsessive, crazy, over-prepared, or just call him the Associate Editor/Photo Editor at Ride BMX.


Jeff's Articles

Bike Check: Ben Lewis
Big things happen on this little bike out in the streets. Check out the bike that Ben Lewis makes...
Push It A Stump
Jordan Stump, reppin' the Word crew with a solid edit full of handrail action.
Merritt Brad Simms Bars
Somewhere in between shredding spots from Thailand all the way to Passaic, New Jersey, Brad sat...
Animal QSS 5 Trailer
I've been hearing a lot of great things about QSS 5, so prepare to be blown away on May 17th with...
Jon Lynn At Posh & Catty
I've seen Jon Lynn session the Mullaly park in the Bronx as if he were riding trails, and...
Fooman’s Wallride Battle
What looks like something that anyone would really hope to be a "one and done" setup ends...
Lil Mikey’s Beexwax: 420 Trip
Lil Mikey's Beexwax crew celebrated 4/20 in a much more productive way than most...
Subrosa- GUTI Premiere at Gordy’s Bike Shop
Arizona locals put a flat rail and some grind boxes to good use doing...
Team Dilly Session
Team Dilly never disappoints and here's some unseen action from the Midwest crew
Volume Bikes: Vincente Candel Ledge Session
Vincente Candel throws all he's got at some grind boxes down a driveway.
Freed Bikes Welcome to the Team: River Waldren
Freed Bikes' River Waldren makin' it official with his welcome to the...
Mutiny Cool Story Bro: Brandon Hoerres
Brandon Hoerres is one of those amazing riders we never get to see enough of, and...
Chad Osburn – Drained
Chad has so many lines as he zips around this Fresno pool it's as if he was at the Mosqueda...
How-To: Downside Grinds With Van Homan
The downside double peg grind is one of those tricks we don't see often enough....
Kevin Fabregue After School Session
Kevin Fabregue, gettin' it on after school at the park.