Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Crossover kid!



We headed up to practice at the Salem indoor moto track at the fairgrounds last night for Marcus to get his roost on. He hasn't had much time on the bike as of late, the last time on a track was In September I believe. He also hasn't had much track time since switching from his four stroke 50 to the two stroke 65. He has been improving steadily but has usually been timid and slowly pushes himself to new comfort limits. We arrived at the track and did a walk through checking out the track before practice started. The arena is fairly small making for a tight track. I pointed him out a few sections that I thought he should push himself on. A triple step up, step down had a good run up and told him he should at least jump up the first step and a couple tables out of corners that were short enough even with little run up to try clearing. The rhythm section had a tall double into three small whoop style doubles. I was a little nervous for him with regard to the rhythm. He has had very little experience riding tight obstacles like that and the tight proximity of the corral fence along side the track and likely hood of "whiskey throttle" made me worry he might crash. He was in the first practice and the track was still freshly plowed and his typical timid approach got him around the track slowly at first but his lap times quickly became noticeably shorter. He even jumped the step up by the end of the round. Stoked! We have been racing BMX steadily lately and I'm not certain that's what has helped boost his confidence but I'm sure it hasn't hurt. In the second round he continued jumping the step and started consistently jumping one of the two tables. He also started jumping the first of the small whoop doubles in the rhythm after single, singling over the bigger double. He also started attempting the next double. Super stoked! By the third round he was tired and not sure he wanted to ride but went out again any way. He finally jumped the other table with the shortest run up but then crashed on the other looping out getting dragged along into the dirt. I figured he was tired and done then for sure. To my surprise he got up took a few more laps and even double, double, doubled out of the rhythm. Ecstatic! The above clip is one of his earlier attempts. Filming with my iphone was difficult with limited track access and poor angles so excuse the quality.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/crossover-kid.html

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Day one

So the crew is Shad Johnson, Chester Blacksmith, Jeremy Davis, Riley Peetz, Eric Jenson, Joe Lumina, Anthony Tanglin, Andy McIntosh, Marcus Walter and Frank Walter. All of us crammed in the big ass rental van. The vans pretty dialed we have TV, and a PS2 so bmx videos and video games fill in the boredom of the drive. Left my house around 9:30 and made first stop in Myrtle Creek to ride the park. Fun session, nothing to heavy going down but the good weather made things really nice. Got Marcus and Andy to carve over the tunnel opening after some heckling. Marcus got our heart rates up on his first try not quite making it and hopping in the last part and clipped rear wheel and blew off the pedals. By the time we left he had it on lock. Next stop was Talent after a crappy lunch at DQ. Road trip diet. Talent used to seem so big but with all the new parks that are so much bigger it felt small now. 5 years can really change your perspective. Still another fun session in shorts and a t-shirt. Dialed. Andy and I were joking about not knowing how many In and Out burgers were between Eugene and Woodward but traveling with Shad we would find out. First one was in Redding our last stop before arriving at the Solid Bikes warehouse in Sacremento around 2 am to crash on the floor. Big thanks to Aaron Huff for free lodging. Next stop is Fresno bike park and onto Woodward.

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/04/day-one.html

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If You Can't Beat 'em , Avoid 'em - How to Ride While Bicycle Advocacy Groups Attempt to Change the World

Every month there is at least 1 or 2 stories in the news about an injury or death resulting in a bicycle vs. car incident. Everyday, I read on multiple internet forums and social networking sites about promoting bicycle advocacy, "getting involved" and reaching out to the community; admittedly I jumped on that bandwagon for some time. I respect these people's desire to make change and becoming the voice for all varieties of cyclists. It's neat to see people get involved.

I've been doing some reflecting recently and realized that I, growing up on a BMX bike and riding far distances everyday to session spots, never had a car vs. bicycle incident. We didn't obey traffic rules, had lights on our bikes, or had to blow a whistle. We didn't have the internet nor were we aware of any bicycle advocacy happening at that time. We didn't wear helmets, reflective clothing or any other "safety" clothing aside from shin guards to keep us from tearing up our shins. But I never, ever had a car entanglement.

When I started road cycling a few years ago, I took all the safety awareness lessons I've been reading about on the web and applied them. Coincidentally, this was the time I was hit by a car. And as recently as yesterday, while riding with my wife on a very wide road, we were hassled by a couple of douchebags who thought it'd be funny to buzz us and scream to scare us.

Usually, when I ride, I never experience these interactions with cars simply because I've re-adopted the way I used to ride when I was a kid. I do obey traffic rules, and I utilize and encourage safety gear like a helmet, reflective clothing and lighting (I'm all grown up now), but I stay WAY off main roads and avoid busy streets as much as possible. I cut through pathways, take dirt paths and residential streets, hop curbs, ride through parks, trails and other "workarounds". If I must absolutely be on a street, I choose super wide streets with large bike lanes or if there is no bike lane, I hop up the curb and ride on the sidewalk. In other words - I've adapted my riding style to survive an environment that is not bicycle friendly. This is exactly the way we used to ride our 20" bikes in the 80's and 90's - but we didn't do it for safety... we did it for fun.

"Work-arounds" like Coyote Creek Trail provide miles of car-free riding

I can't wait for the world to rebuild a bicycle friendly infrastructure, nor do I have the time to go to city council meetings. I don't agree with the way Critical Mass presents itself and I would never get involved with it. But, I do have a BMX background, and I do know how to get in and out of ride in stealth mode.

Next time you route your ride or if you have a daily commute - consider your options. Get comfortable with riding off road, getting up and off curbs without falling and seeing opportunistic alternative cut-throughs in your town. You don't have to subject yourself to becoming a sitting duck out there while bicycle advocacy groups try to change the world.

Hey, if Cru Jones can do it...

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/if-you-cant-beat-em-avoid-em-how-to.html

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Random photos?

Just dug out some old riding photos, and decided to chuck ‘em online. Check ‘em out for images of: Robert Nash, Gareth Jones, Charlie “Chaz” Lane, Jim “Blimey” Mellor and Chris Martin, amongst other stuff…

Source: http://www.valleysidedistro.com/wordpress/?p=1013

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Austin,Texas Library Demo

On May 7, 2011 The Austin Flatland Crew was invited to do a flatland Demo at a local Library. Representing from the Crew was Ruben Castillo, Adam DiClaudio, EZ Chris Anderson and Aaron Frost.
Ruben Castillo warming up!
Adam Rolling a Karl!
EZ Chris Rolling Switch foot.

Video Highlights from the Demo
Filmed by Rad Dad on March 7, 2011.

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/05/austintexas-library-demo.html

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Sierra Rd.; San Jose, Ca. with some Bike Party Folks

You know I'm always down for a good climb, so when I heard about this ride I thought I might as well join in. I've been mountain biking so much lately and I realize that if I don't get a few road rides in before the big charity rides we do every year, I'm going to regret not training. Part of my problem is that I'm deathly afraid of road riding because of cars, but when I'm in a group I feel a lot safer. What better way to see how bad of shape I've become over the winter than to get up Sierra?

Of course, I employed my trusty 1X8 Pake C'Mute, completely caked in mud from the trails. ? The climb was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. This was my first time climbing it, but since I've tackled so many difficult climbs before, I knew I would be able to do it. Every time I'm in the Berryessa area, I take a gander at Sierra Rd., see that initial wall, and ponder: I wonder how bad that is...

Well, I got up without a hitch. I did stop for a sec to check out the view and get some water for about a minute, and onward and upward I continued. I was one of the first ones at the top.

I have to hand it to all the folks that tackled this climb: it isn't for beginners. I was especially jazzed to see the array of bicycle types there were: road, touring, mountain bikes, old, new, and in-the-middle bikes. Today was proof that you don't need a $5,000 bike to accomplish something awesome. Good people, good climb. What more can you ask for?

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/04/sierra-rd-san-jose-ca-with-some-bike.html

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Wish you were here?

Just came across this online… It’s Brazilian rider “Jean Silva”, shredding a park somewhere in�the Mediteranean - Just goes to�show there are�amazing unknown riders, and spots all over the world. Source: Guerrilha TV.�

“Better Late than Never” SugarBikes Jean Silva edit from Guerrilha TV on Vimeo.

Source: http://www.valleysidedistro.com/wordpress/?p=1075

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Back from the dead

Well sorry for lack of updates. I have been busy with work and then have spent the last month in Asia. Maybe I will put some stuff up soon…


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Ed Templeton Interview With Wunderbaum

(My future) Look at where you are at in life right now and think, what will I be doing in about 15 years?� Don?t worry about me, I think about this daily.� In 15 years I?ll be working on my CAR, drinking brewskies every day when the sun goes down, living off my WWF TOY [...]

Source: http://www.lat34.com/2011/05/25/ed-templeton-interview-with-wunderbaum/

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Jeremy Gallant Bike Check

Our Canadian riders Jeremy Gallant shows off his Grim Eternal...

Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/feb/8/jeremy-gallant-bike-check/

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Josh Perry Props Setup

PropBMX.tv did a Setup with Josh Perry.

Source: http://easternbikes.com/blog/2011/feb/9/josh-perry-props-setup/

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Monday, May 30, 2011

Jeff K and friends

 Jeff K and friends got third place in the midwest BMX video contest for this submission:

Team Industry - MidwestBMX Video Contest from @jklugiewicz on Vimeo.

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/jeff-k-and-friends.html

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A few CX pics from this week...

More emphasis on the 'cross bike getting ready for the big events coming up. Enjoy.

At the top of Stile Ranch Trail... going up the rockiest way possible.

Looking at the trail on the other side; different day.

On Mine Trail, Santa Teresa Side of Bernal Rd.

High up above Lego Land.

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/04/few-cx-pics-from-this-week.html

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Emerica Stay Gold B-Side: Kevin Spanky Long

There are some pretty disgusting things in this video, but the skating makes up for it.� Spanky is one bad ass mo-fo.

Source: http://www.lat34.com/2011/05/25/emerica-stay-gold-b-side-kevin-spanky-long/

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Jumps with rocks in them

Jim got turn downs good

Gaz

Some pictures from over the border in Wales. Good times! Back in Oxford this weekend


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Indoor Bmx track update.


Damn. I went and did it. I couldn't just watch, I had to get out there and do it myself. Just watching Marcus killing it racing, he now has two seconds and two wins in as many races, I had to get back on the track. I ended up in a 2-4 combined moto with a full gate in the main and pulled out a third. Not bad for fat and out of shape and my first race back. Calling out the rest of you old guys that used to race! Get off your ass this wet winter and come ride the track. You might even have fun!

Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/indoor-bmx-track-update.html

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Bike Soiree "Facing the Future Ride" - Saturday Jan 15th. Fremont, Ca.

I was asked to step in and help route a ride through Fremont, Ca. since I spend so much time there. Please come out and join us if you can. It will be a very light and easy ride of 24 flat miles so this will be cruiser friendly. Hope to see you out there!

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/01/bike-soiree-facing-future-ride-saturday.html

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Emanuel Angius night-poaching


Unit's crazy Italian FMX trials rider Emanuel Angius recently teamed up with one of Italy's best action-sports photographers, Ricky Monti for a cheeky little session of night-riding around around town. Combine Ema's rad moto skills with Ricky's technical prowess behind the lens and you're guaranteed to get some bangers. Check 'em!







Source: http://www.unitriders.com/united-states/news-and-culture/blog/2011/5/20/emanuel-angius-nightpoaching/index.htm

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Austin,Texas Library Demo

On May 7, 2011 The Austin Flatland Crew was invited to do a flatland Demo at a local Library. Representing from the Crew was Ruben Castillo, Adam DiClaudio, EZ Chris Anderson and Aaron Frost.
Ruben Castillo warming up!
Adam Rolling a Karl!
EZ Chris Rolling Switch foot.

Video Highlights from the Demo
Filmed by Rad Dad on March 7, 2011.

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/05/austintexas-library-demo.html

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John Yull - Opposite brakeless tailwhip to decade.

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/05/john-yull-opposite-brakeless-tailwhip.html

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Trick of the Month - G-Turn sponsored by Scott Powell

Scott Powell is a sponsor for Trick of the Month. Please visit his fan page here http://www.facebook.com/pages/Scott-Powell/193218080689938 also visit his sponsor http://www.odigrips.com/
Master List for 2011

January- Hang 5
February ? Turbine Peg Wheelie Sponsored By Team Mc Duff
March ? Cliffhanger Sponsored by Moya
April ? Stick B Sponsored by Rick MacDonald
May- G-turn sponsored by Scott Powell
June- Dump Truck Sponsored by John Yull
July- Hitchhiker Juggler sponsored by Bobby Carter
August-Time Machine sponsored by Matt Wilhelm
September- Crackpacker Kris Veal
October-Lung Spin sponsored by FlatWebTV
November- Whiplash sponsored by Fred Penner
December-Death Truck sponsored by Chris Armstrong

Do you have variations, learning or can do Trick of the Month? Send your submission to webmaster@bmxfreestyler.com  You Tube or Viemo links are preferred. Please include your name.

Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2011/04/trick-of-month-g-turn-sponsored-by.html

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Off the Record with Brian Kachinsky

Brian takes a look back at the X Games street format, his not-so-awesome legal battle over some street riding, making banger trips to Cali and taking care of business.

 
Go to BNQT.com for more videos.

Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/off-record-with-brian-kachinsky.html

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Sierra Rd.; San Jose, Ca. with some Bike Party Folks

You know I'm always down for a good climb, so when I heard about this ride I thought I might as well join in. I've been mountain biking so much lately and I realize that if I don't get a few road rides in before the big charity rides we do every year, I'm going to regret not training. Part of my problem is that I'm deathly afraid of road riding because of cars, but when I'm in a group I feel a lot safer. What better way to see how bad of shape I've become over the winter than to get up Sierra?

Of course, I employed my trusty 1X8 Pake C'Mute, completely caked in mud from the trails. ? The climb was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. This was my first time climbing it, but since I've tackled so many difficult climbs before, I knew I would be able to do it. Every time I'm in the Berryessa area, I take a gander at Sierra Rd., see that initial wall, and ponder: I wonder how bad that is...

Well, I got up without a hitch. I did stop for a sec to check out the view and get some water for about a minute, and onward and upward I continued. I was one of the first ones at the top.

I have to hand it to all the folks that tackled this climb: it isn't for beginners. I was especially jazzed to see the array of bicycle types there were: road, touring, mountain bikes, old, new, and in-the-middle bikes. Today was proof that you don't need a $5,000 bike to accomplish something awesome. Good people, good climb. What more can you ask for?

Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2011/04/sierra-rd-san-jose-ca-with-some-bike.html

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