Friday, October 31, 2014
Texas Flatland Roundup 9 Results
All Competing Riders
Top 3 Pro Class
Pro Class Full Results
1st Alex Jumelin
2nd David Weathersby
3rd Art Thomason
4th DiEgo Ivan Tejada
5th Sequence Bmx
6th Christopher Anderson
7th Ruben Rdog Castillo III
2nd David Weathersby
3rd Art Thomason
4th DiEgo Ivan Tejada
5th Sequence Bmx
6th Christopher Anderson
7th Ruben Rdog Castillo III
Top 3 Experts
Expert Class Full Results
1st Kelly Baldwin
2nd Alex Johnson
3rd Ed Jodie
4th Johnathon Tamayo...
5th Kenny Boucher
6th Jin Mahn Park
7th Cesar Rangel
8th Donovan Borja
9th Lee Edwards
1st Kelly Baldwin
2nd Alex Johnson
3rd Ed Jodie
4th Johnathon Tamayo...
5th Kenny Boucher
6th Jin Mahn Park
7th Cesar Rangel
8th Donovan Borja
9th Lee Edwards
Top 3 Veterans
Veterans Class Full Results
1st Nikola Olic
1st Nikola Olic
2nd Brad Wright
3rd Mark Dandridge
4th Andrew Guerrero
6th Luis Palmas
7 th Paul Magallanez
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Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/09/texas-flatland-roundup-9-results.html
Scion AV x SLBarbier | BMXpert | Re-cap
We were in Los Angeles this past Saturday for an installation entitled “BMXpert” put together between Scion AV and veteran skateboarder Sal Barbier of SLB fame. It is always a pleasure talking BMX with Sal […]
Source: http://www.bmxoutsiders.com/blog/scion-av-x-slbarbier-bmxpert-re-cap/
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NoMoPro 2013 Jam
NoMoPro 2013 Jam from brandon woldridge on Vimeo.
With Jomopro coming not going to happen this year. Brandon Woldridge threw together NoMoPro 2013. Could this be the next BIG thing? Stay tuned!!
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/05/nomopro-2013-jam.html
First Impression: Haro Zebra Frame
I turned 38 this month. Yesterday, in fact.
I got birthday cash (yeah, still at my age) - and I bought a new frame with that cash.
I had one of the best BMX rides I've had in a long time, yesterday.
I've been eyeballin' the Subrosa DTT (double top tube) since they announced it - and boy, I really wanted one. In particular - the street frame in size 21". Although I ride mostly flatland, I love street. I can ride flatland on a street frame, but riding street on a flatland frame just plain sucks. I've owned flatland frames in the past; they have extremely short top tubes (18" generally), high bottom brackets with tiny Spanish bearings, twitchy geometry... just a very specific design for a very specific niche of riding.
So, having had my mind set on a 21" street frame, the Subrosa was on my list of "want" items. Well, it is tax time - and I usually pay every year (I've had to pay taxes for the last 10 years). The total birthday cash I got was $270 (yeah, not bad!) and the Subrosa DTT goes for $379. Even Kip at Master Blaster Planet offered me a great deal on shipping - but I just couldn't justify it. Because with that new frame, I would have to get a new BB (because my GT Pro Performer was an American BB, and this takes a mid-BB), headset, and I also wanted a new stem (Subrosa, of course), pivotal seatpost and a comfy pivotal seat. With the Subrosa DTT frame and all the fixin's - I would be well into the upper $400 range. Going that far away from my birthday cash wouldn't be a prudent decision during tax time.
The other frame I've been looking at was the Haro Zebra frame. Reviewing the specs, it is full chromoly and the geometry and weight matched the Subrosa DTT street exactly. The difference was the price - $159.99 at DansComp. Other features of the frame were removable brake mounts and gyro tabs. And boy, do I need both! I was able to get the frame, BB, headset, Shadow seatpost, Kink Sexton seat and Subrosa stem for $275, shipped.
After riding my mid-school 2000 GT, I really thought I just sucked. I lost my 360� bunnyhops, high bunnyhops, wall rides, etc. Flatland didn't come easy, and forget about decent street riding. Really, I thought it was just me. And while my BMX skill level isn't that grand by today's standards - I can throw down as good as an old BMX'er does. Not so much on that GT, though.
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| I left a couple black rainbows. |
Well, well, well... the Haro "woke up" my riding. Not only could I hit every flatland trick I know, but street was absolutely flawless. I was able to bunnyhop, jump, fastplant, manual, g-turn, half cab, nose manual, etc. I spun my 360� bunnyhops, and yes, on my birthday, I re-learned bunnyhop wall rides, which I haven't done in years. It was as if I was 16 yrs. old again.
I will be attending the Old School BMX Reunion down in Woodward West this year, and with the new equipment, I feel A LOT more confident going there.
The weight doesn't bother me at 29.66lbs. Yes, I know we live in a world of weight weenies, but hey, I'm no stranger to heavy BMX bikes. You just kinda get used to it... I figure if I stripped it down to one of the brakeless, two pegged, slammed-seat BMX bikes the kids are riding nowadays, it would come in at around 25lbs - but for me, that just wouldn't work.
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| 2013 Haro Zebra |
Here's the bike check!
- Haro Zebra Frame 21"top tube
- KGB (??) Flatland Fork with adjustable dropouts
- United Integrated Headset - Campy Spec
- Odyssey Gyro
- Odyssey EVO Front and Rear Brakes
- Kool Stop Pads (rear)
- E-Clat Clear Pads (front)
- Subrosa Hold Tight Stem - 50mm
- Bone Deth Deadman Bars 9" rise, 28" wide
- Chang Star brake levers (came off my GT)
- Animal Hamilton Grips (soon to update to Odyssey Aaron Ross Grips)
- Shadow Conspiracy 320mm seatpost
- Kink Sexton seat
- GT seatpost clamp
- Sun Big City Lite/Taska U-Free Freecoaster Wheelset (10t driver)
- Haro 30t sprocket
- Fit FAF Tires 20 X 2.1
- Rant Mid BB
- Colony 8 Spline Crank Spindle
- Poverty cranks 175mm
- Odyssey PC Pedals
- KMC 1/8 Chain (soon to update to Shadow Conspiracy half-link chain)
- 3 Colony Jam Circle Pegs
- 1 Generic steel peg (left rear for grinding)
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/04/first-impression-haro-zebra-frame.html
Brian and Gary at Woodward West's Winter Camp!
Gary Young and I just wrapped up 2010 in a big way... at Woodward West's winter camp. This years camp was 3 action packed days with over 130 BMX campers getting free reign on this bike riding paradise. We rode a ton, filmed some clips, played dodgeball, footdown, and tons of other fun stuff. Almost everyone got something free and everyone left with a smile on their face. Ten lucky campers ended up with a $20 gift card to ActionVillage. Some won them because of their BMX skills and some won because of their "paper-rock-scissors" skills. Either way we were glad to play Santa Claus one more time before the end of the year. One camper, Alistair, really needed a new pair of forks, luckily Gary noticed and hooked up with with $20 off his new pair courtesy of Action Village. Stoked!
Thanks again to Woodward West for an amazing week and can't wait to visit again! - Brian Kachinsky
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/brian-and-gary-at-woodward-wests-winter.html
I'll second that....
Drive by iphone photo of a sign In someones backyard in South Eugene. I'm sure it's directed at a different kind of gardener, but should be the dirt jump farmers credo. Any out of town folk that are interested in coming lend a hand but don't have contact info email me at backwoodstrails@gmail.com. We could use all the help we can get.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/05/ill-second-that.html
Devon Smillie on Felt Bikes
Our flow team rider, Devon Smillie, is now riding pro for Felt Bikes. Congratulations Devon! Click the link below for the official announcement on Felt's web site.
http://feltbmx.com/USA/News/WELCOME-TO-THE-TEAM-ZAK-EARLEY-AND-DEVON-SMILLIE-.aspx
http://feltbmx.com/USA/News/WELCOME-TO-THE-TEAM-ZAK-EARLEY-AND-DEVON-SMILLIE-.aspx
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/devon-smile-on-felt-bikes.html
Bike Riding is just Not Climbing...
For the past year, I've been pondering how and why being a fast climber is the pinnacle of MTB riding and road riding. At least, outside of the loose-jersey DH guys, this seems to be what many are striving for. Many times I've read - and experienced myself - people's "fitness running out of talent"; you know the folks who haul ass uphill just to white knuckle and on brake a descend? I also understand people's fear and risk trade-off's - although with some focus on skillful descending, many (if not most) people can overcome this.
A lot of people talk about working on their fitness for climbing - and granted, most of us can use that sort of focus. Myself, I've been trying to get faster on climbs for the past 5 years (since I started MTB'ing seriously). However, why not take a few rides out of the week to focus on downhill skills, cornering, obstacles and flow? These skills, at least in my Cat3 point of view, are equally as valuable to being a great climber.
I appreciate it when I see fast riders at the top of Strava on both uphills and downhills - but also find it strange to see fast climbers WAY behind me on DH segments. I ask: What happened there? Even though I get smoked at races, it amazes me how much faster riders will hold me up on the downhill sections.
People use the old clich�: "Races are won on the climbs..." - but what good is that if you're not racing?
I get that many people ride for many reasons - and some people will just huddle-up to their strengths. My strength is downhill, technical and flow (God Bless BMX) - so I work on my climbing to try and balance my riding... but I still work on my downhill a LOT. Not only is it fun, but to me, it makes sense to be a well-rounded rider.
Now that I got that off my chest, here's Chad Degroot's segment from Baco 10...
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2013/03/bike-riding-is-just-not-climbing.html
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Thursday, October 30, 2014
?Hard Times? With The Daily Grind
Although it’s been tough to really sell DVD’s these days with the internet becoming the go-to outlet to reach the most people versus really appreciating the quality and hard work that goes into a video, there are still brands and … Continue reading → 
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Bears Bike Bmx 2010 Online Team Video
Erik Saunders over at VP-USA recently showed me this video of some of the VP test riders over the waters… Makes for good viewing, check it out!
Live and Let Ride Jam
This Jam went down on August 31, 2013. It was in dedication to Charlie Patterson.
Photos from Chanlinkz
Facebook Event Page
https://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/events/299919913486504/
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/09/live-and-let-ride-jam.html
Cycling and the Case of a Sleep Disorder
Since my 20's, I have snored.
Growing up, my Dad snored awfully (I mean, really bad) and I am told my brother snores (I don't know if it's true, but so my Dad tells me).
Over the years I have been an intense coffee drinker for reasons other than I just love the taste of coffee. I have used it as a hard drug, and when epinephrine was legal (meth's cousin), I even took that. It is awful to think that you "need" something like caffeine, but in my case I did. Since college, I have always been rushing around - and since my late 20's with my insurance career, I am constantly on the go, hustling... meeting clients and trying to make a dime here and there. I usually start work at 6:00am - 7:00am, and usually come home from seeing my last client at 10:00pm. I work my riding in my schedule in the early afternoons. This is an extremely busy life that I have grown accustomed to.
I am now coming on 38yrs. old and, until recently, I felt like this life was wearing on me. I was extremely depressed - the most depressed I have ever been in my life - and riding felt more like a chore than a passion. I started to despise my job, the financial/career choices I've made, and I started to question my place in life. This was unlike me.
We had a death in the family and I had to put down my beloved dog, Rocky.
Thank goodness I have a great wife, an awesome family, and some great riding friends... life could have ended and I wouldn't have cared. I am usually a positive person - but a rain of negativity started to fill my head. My riding and my job performance suffered and declined rapidly.
Accompanied with the depression was extreme fatigue. Dizziness, tiredness, and the constant feeling that I needed to nap. I would go out to ride, and felt like collapsing and sleeping right there on the trail. I would use caffeine to try and stay awake, but that didn't help. This compounded the problem, because when I got home from a ride, I would want to nap, but couldn't due to the caffeine.
In August, I met with my doctor to discuss my health and my blood pressure (which is high and I take a medication for). I started to tell him what I was experiencing, and without hesitation, he says "You sound like a classic case of sleep apnea..."
I've heard of this, and even witnessed an awful case when I had to room up with another insurance agent while traveling. He snored so much, I had to use ear plugs, and he would get up out of bed very often due to - what sounded like - him choking. It was horrible to witness and I couldn't imagine how it would be to live like that. The sleep deprivation would make life extremely difficult to bear.
After my doctor told me that I may have a sleep disorder, everything I was feeling started to make sense. Lack of drive, depression, high blood pressure, constant fatigue and tiredness, etc. So, I made an appointment with a specialist and soon after got my CPAP machine to treat my apnea.
They found that I stopped breathing 22 times per hour. I had asked him if this was a weight issue, and he said it wasn't (I'm not obese). He said that it was my tongue falling and blocking my airway as I entered REM state. Therefore, I was never able to achieve a deep sleep. Essentially, I was choking myself awake!
I have been using my machine for exactly 30 days, and everything - I mean EVERYTHING - has changed. Depression has gone away, I am no longer sleepy (unless it's from working too hard), job performance has improved, and notably, my athletic performance has improved. My blood pressure reduced, and I may even be able to get off my medication.
Since this is my bike blog, let's talk athletic performance.
August was my first full month of using Strava. That month I logged:
September, I logged:
October, I logged:
November was my first full month of using my CPAP machine. This is a result of getting a full night's sleep, going into sleep R.E.M. mode and waking up refreshed. This was also without the aid of caffeine, energy drinks or any other stimulant:
Out of all four months, I had the least activities, but yet shattered ALL my personal records. I don't believe this is luck, diet, or some sort of "go get 'em" mentality change. There really is only one difference, and that is the treatment of my sleep disorder!
I am a much happier camper now. My outlook is way more positive, work is picking up, and things are changing for the better. 2012 was an incredibly tough year for us, but I'm glad I got this taken care of.
The lesson I wanted to share with you internet'ers is - go to the doctor for your regular check ups. Get blood work done with a full physical. Don't wait until you feel bad or sick, and ask him/her questions. This simple CPAP machine gave me a much more higher quality of life - on and off the bike.
Source: http://www.dionridesbikes.com/2012/12/cycling-and-case-of-sleep-disorder.html
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Jeff K. Edits
Jeff K. has sent over a couple web edits for us to enjoy. Check them out.
Go to BNQT.com for more videos.
Go to BNQT.com for more videos.
Go to BNQT.com for more videos.
Go to BNQT.com for more videos.
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/jeff-k-edits.html
Terry Adams - History in the Making Diversion
Bobby Carter sat down with Terry Adams 10 years after he first appeared in Diversion Video Magazine series in 2003. Since that time, there has been a long list of events and videos that were out of the ordinary "riding edit." We discuss some highlights over the years including a previously unreleased performance at a red carpet fashion show in Los Angeles for Jennifer Lopez.
Source: http://www.bmxfreestyler.com/2013/10/terry-adams-history-in-making-diversion.html
Brian and Gary at Woodward West's Winter Camp!
Gary Young and I just wrapped up 2010 in a big way... at Woodward West's winter camp. This years camp was 3 action packed days with over 130 BMX campers getting free reign on this bike riding paradise. We rode a ton, filmed some clips, played dodgeball, footdown, and tons of other fun stuff. Almost everyone got something free and everyone left with a smile on their face. Ten lucky campers ended up with a $20 gift card to ActionVillage. Some won them because of their BMX skills and some won because of their "paper-rock-scissors" skills. Either way we were glad to play Santa Claus one more time before the end of the year. One camper, Alistair, really needed a new pair of forks, luckily Gary noticed and hooked up with with $20 off his new pair courtesy of Action Village. Stoked!
Thanks again to Woodward West for an amazing week and can't wait to visit again! - Brian Kachinsky
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/01/brian-and-gary-at-woodward-wests-winter.html
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Exorcising the ?Draino?: The John Parker Interview.
�Introduction.
?Back in the early 90’s, at the height of ‘Hoffman mania’, a kid from Middle California appeared on the radar - It seemed as though he was winning contests in no time at all and had a big bag of tricks; he was the first person after Mat to learn flairs, making it seem like [...]
?Back in the early 90’s, at the height of ‘Hoffman mania’, a kid from Middle California appeared on the radar - It seemed as though he was winning contests in no time at all and had a big bag of tricks; he was the first person after Mat to learn flairs, making it seem like [...]
Brian Kachinsky's Russian Adventure on ESPN.com
Read the rest HERE and be sure to check out the photo gallery!
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2010/11/brian-kachinskys-russian-adventure-on.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…
The Baltic Games after-party snaps!
… The Baltic Games was a banger, and the after-party that follow did not disappoint…�”Read More”�to see the after-party snaps; see if you can spot yourself! - VS
Trail Jam
This has been an awsome year at the trails! Lot's of super fun sessions and some new faces making regular appearances. Let's end it on a high note. See you there! Special thanks to all the sponsors and extra thanks to Shad at Goods Bmx. Email me at backwoodstrails@gmail.com for more info.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/09/trail-jam.html
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Father's day weekend
What a weekend. Marcus and I drove back to Butte Montana to meet up with his Mom so he can spend the next month with her in North Dakota. We had planned to hit up some skateparks along the way but unfortunately the rain followed us all the way from Oregon and kept us off the bikes. We still stopped and tortured ourselves checking out what we were missing out on. We still made it to Butte in just over 12 hours.
Irrigon, Oregon
Captain Cradle foiled by the rain in Missoula.
I was pretty excited about the fact that I got to see both kids on Father's day since I haven't seen my daughter since November.
After saying our goodbyes I headed out to make the most of the drier weather and check out the Butte skatepark. Early on a Sunday the park was empty. It had kind of a weird street set up and a couple pool inspired bowls. No bikes. I ignored that rule and took a few runs in the larger bowl, but the high elevation got me winded quick so I didn't stay long.
Butte, MT
It was still wet looking in Missoula so I didn't bother stopping on the way back and motored on to Spokane. Trying to find directions for the Spokane park I discovered I missed an opportunity to session in Idaho at the Coeur d'Alene park. Still sessioning in three different states in one day was a new record for me. Spokane was a fun park, composed of mostly below ground bowls and a snake run that flowed well.
Spokane park.
The Umatilla cowboy brought back memories of a road trip long ago to Nelson, BC Canada for a Contest.
Irrigon, Oregon had the park I was most looking forward to riding. It's a cool set up with a full pipe completely open on one end and capsuled on the other with a door to carve over. 300 miles from home by yourself kind of makes one a bit hesitant to try certain things and the carve over the door was one of those. Next time. I still had fun even holding back a bit, better than braking myself off and being stranded so far from home.
What a difference a day makes.
A pretty good Father's day, I got lot's of text messages from people wishing me happy Father's day, rode parks in three states, and got surprised by the wife with sexy photo's she took with my bike. Stoked. Maybe I'll post a couple later, still waiting on digital copies.
Irrigon, Oregon
Captain Cradle foiled by the rain in Missoula.
I was pretty excited about the fact that I got to see both kids on Father's day since I haven't seen my daughter since November.
After saying our goodbyes I headed out to make the most of the drier weather and check out the Butte skatepark. Early on a Sunday the park was empty. It had kind of a weird street set up and a couple pool inspired bowls. No bikes. I ignored that rule and took a few runs in the larger bowl, but the high elevation got me winded quick so I didn't stay long.
Butte, MT
It was still wet looking in Missoula so I didn't bother stopping on the way back and motored on to Spokane. Trying to find directions for the Spokane park I discovered I missed an opportunity to session in Idaho at the Coeur d'Alene park. Still sessioning in three different states in one day was a new record for me. Spokane was a fun park, composed of mostly below ground bowls and a snake run that flowed well.
Spokane park.
The Umatilla cowboy brought back memories of a road trip long ago to Nelson, BC Canada for a Contest.
Irrigon, Oregon had the park I was most looking forward to riding. It's a cool set up with a full pipe completely open on one end and capsuled on the other with a door to carve over. 300 miles from home by yourself kind of makes one a bit hesitant to try certain things and the carve over the door was one of those. Next time. I still had fun even holding back a bit, better than braking myself off and being stranded so far from home.
What a difference a day makes.
A pretty good Father's day, I got lot's of text messages from people wishing me happy Father's day, rode parks in three states, and got surprised by the wife with sexy photo's she took with my bike. Stoked. Maybe I'll post a couple later, still waiting on digital copies.
Source: http://eugenebmx.blogspot.com/2011/06/fathers-day-weekend.html
Gary Young at Vans BMX Camp
Gary Young will one of the Pro Riders at the Vans BMX Camp. The camp session is on Aprill 22, 2011 from 10am - 4pm at the Vans Skatepark in Orange, CA. He'll also be guess judging the 2011 Vans BMX AM Contest at the same location on April 23nd.
for more info click here. http://www.vans.com/microsites/bmx/
Source: http://actionvillagebmx.blogspot.com/2011/03/gary-young-at-vans-bmx-camp.html
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