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INSTA LIFE: Alex Donnachie

Vans Hijack

All the Vans athletes get to travel, A lot. So it made sense that during the Site Hijack we should dip into their Instagram accounts and see exactly what they get up to, from their own images.

First up, we have @alex_donnachie. Alex is one of the most talented street riders the UK has to offer, he proved this not so long ago by scooping the UK Rebel Jam title. He’s been a long time rider for BSD, and through this, earned enough BMX stripes to make it onto the Vans and Monster teams. None of this has gone to his head though, he still has his feet firmly stuck to the ground and is one of the nicest guys you’ll meet.

#1 – California.

Got to check out the vans hq today thanks to @vansjerry @vans_europe ???? @alfredomancuso ????????

A photo posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on Jun 11, 2015 at 5:02pm PDT

“I visited the Vans HQ in California, Jerry took us to the local Vans store, was so cool to see the Vans building and how it all works.”

#2 – Endless Front Cover.

Honoured to be on the cover of @endlessmag magazine issue 1 ???? couldn’t believe it ???? massive thanks to @bakosphoto ???????? you can get the magazine @endlessmag.bigcartel.com for free ???? ™????

A photo posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on Dec 1, 2015 at 11:58am PST

“This was taken while shooting my Endless interview from issue one was on a BSD trip to Lyon; it was a huge honour to get the cover, thanks to Bakos.”

#3 – Injuries.

Flying to LA tomorrow, not sure if I’ll be able to ride but can’t wait to be filming with @krisskyle an @bsdbg #nrly4k

A photo posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on Jul 23, 2014 at 3:28pm PDT

“This was two years ago now, on the first BSD filming trip for a new project; two days into a one-month trip to America I rolled my ankle, well, both ankles at the same time actually. Haha.”

#4 – #BMXDAY

Filming last week in Hollywood for @monsterenergy #thestreetseries #BMXDAY ???? @frankblurry

A photo posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on Feb 24, 2016 at 8:51am PST

“This is in Hollywood, filming for monster #BMXDAY advert that just came out, it was really cool to be a part of that, something a bit different.”

#5 – Stretching out.

Much stretch ???????? #bsdlisbon

A photo posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on Mar 27, 2016 at 1:05pm PDT

“This was taken on the last filming trip for the BSD project; everyone was stretching at the spot to warm up in Lisbon, BMXers taking business serious, well, kind of.”

#6 – Don’t look down.

A view of the vert ramp at the @kiaworldextremegames with my holiday shoes @vans_europe #bmx ????????????????????

A photo posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on Apr 28, 2015 at 7:10pm PDT

“This was taken up a massive building in Shanghai, China. It looks like I’m dangling my feet over, but I’m actually looking down through a glass window, it was so scary to stand on.”

#7 – London Calling.

#tbt London calling ???? @vinceperraud

A photo posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on Aug 9, 2014 at 9:05am PDT

“This is on the BSD London calling trip. One night we were riding around and Vince Perraud was cruising next to us taking some pictures, he got another one similar to this and it ended up being a Ride UK cover.”

#8 – Seville.

A line from yesterday ???? #richforne #seville @monsterenergy

A video posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on May 17, 2016 at 2:15am PDT

“This is the trip I’m on just now, in Seville, Spain. We’re filming with Rich Forne for a new monster project. Watch this space…”

#9 – Waffle brake.

#since66 happy 50th @vans ???????????????????????????? @vans_europe

A photo posted by Alex Donnachie (@alex_donnachie) on Mar 16, 2016 at 1:20pm PDT

“Chilling in the sun, ha. This was from the Sosh Urban Motion trip in Paris last year, was such a fun trip filming with Christian Rigal. Guess which foot I use for my brake. The Waffle handles it well.”