Nigel Sylvester: GO
is the first self-titled book by professional BMX athlete, entrepreneur, YouTube sensation and culture icon – Nigel Sylvester. His
GO
brand embraces the relentless, unapologetic and graceful pursuit of accomplishing a dream. His globally acclaimed digital film series,
, captures his style and thrilling adventures in cities around the globe from his POV.
The opening scene
from GO: Dubai
sets the tone with Sylvester jumping out of a plane with his BMX bike in hand into the desert. It’s stunts like this that make it easy to understand how this young BMXer from Queens, New York, has re-defined BMX riding on his own terms, and become one of the most recognizable faces in the sports world along the way. With his hands gripping the handlebars and feet on the pedals, Sylvester has given BMX riding new life as he embraces life to the fullest and lives out his imagination.
showcases Sylvester’s fearless mindset partaking in various sports such as Sumo wrestling in Tokyo, fencing at Somerset House in London, and Racing Ferraris along the coast in Malibu. All of which isn’t possible without his bike, which is never far from him and incorporated throughout his journey in unexpected ways.
cameos include Super Bowl Champion wide receiver Victor Cruz, DJ Khaled, celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna, Steve Aoki, and NBA champion Nick Young, to name a few.
Sylvester’s ability to seamlessly and authentically blend the worlds of sport and art will resonate with generations to come.