Hurtin' for Vert 2012 - Part One of Four

If it wasn't for Johnny Smoke, I might not be as stoked as I am on riding.  When no one around my area could answer the questions about a long travel bike that I had. (2001ish)  I called Deep Cove in North Van and of all people to pick up the phone it was him.  He was super helpful, I called him over and over with some of the stupidest questions but he was always happy to answer them.  I still need to go ride my bicycle with him.  http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Hurtin-for-Vert-2012-Part-1-of-4.html

Smoke!

Are We World Class?

Looks awesome to me, I always try and keep up with Joe he always shreds some awesome stuff.
 

Moi Promo video 2013

Chunder Shred!
   

Andreev Petr 2012

Given'r
 

AJ Cleary - Moto

AJ Cleary - Moto from Caton Garvie on Vimeo.

Bolehills vuair

Bolehills is a BMX track in Sheffield which is currently celebrating its 30th year of existence. Its familiar to riders of all types from across the city but the other morning we got to see it from a different angle.

Bolehills vuair from Richard Baybutt on Vimeo.

DIRT

30 years?!?! Incredible!

6400 Miles with Ruben Alcantara

the Thanks-Giving edit.

The spot at the 2:00 mark looks amazing. Dig! That's great work!
the Thanks-Giving edit. on Pinkbike

10/28/12 Falling Creek Update

Really good turnout today.  John, Randy, Jeff and Jess came out to dig and ride!  I know you may be thinking 4 people is a good turnout?  Yup it is and especially when those 4 come out for a full day and put in hard work, it really makes a big difference in what gets done.  Randy and I just met Jess about a week ago, he stumbled upon the trail after coming over to play disc golf and seeing the pump track sign.  Jess is a ripper and obviously has worked with dirt before.  He jumped in like I wished everyone would, he knows what's up and it shows! We worked on the Happy Ending berm, got more dirt scraped up and moved onto it.  Then shaped it into it's initial shape, it needs some top soil and moisture.  After shaping and watering it down some so Sandy didn't blow it away John and Randy started bringing in some rock to use as filler for the landing.  It rained on us off and on, the wind began to pick up with some rain thrown in around 6 as it was starting to get dark so we decided to call it a day.  The moisture Sandy brings should be a great help.   Enough talking...  action speaks louder than words!

Happy Ending, still working on the making the ending happy.

What a cool canvas, it asked for jumps and berms.  Some people like paint, I like dirt.

Steady Rollin Trails Redux

Amazing spots and riding to match!
 
Steady Rollin Trails Redux from TiogaBMX on Vimeo.

Andreu Lacondeguy: America F*%k Yeah 2012

Sick Riding!  Love his exaggerated style.


America Fuck Yeah 2012 ! from lluis Lacondeguy Alier on Vimeo.

Aston Hill - Surface To Air - Origins

Dig it! Seems to be more and more folks using DGA for a surface.


Aston Hill - Surface To Air - Origins - More Mountain Bike Videos

back to work....

Andrew Whiteford Tests Out the GoPro HD Hero 3

10/27/12 Falling Creek Update

I left the Halloween Jam early to try and get some work done at Falling Creek before daylight savings and now Frankenstorm Sandy.  I got out there about 3; John and Randy were already there and had got some more buckets to fill with water.  They watered everything down real heavily since all the newer work was ready to blow away.  Kyle from Blacksburg made his way there after fighting through my rediculous directions.  He helped Randy and John for a while then got in a few runs.  I'd say after about his 4th or 5th run he started finding tranny.  Within the next few runs he was already throwing the bike around, good to see.  I worked more on the berm, I really don't feel like I got that much done.  I was tired from the morning's ride, good stuff!  I got some more dirt moved around and the berm started to look even more like a berm. Stoked, it's going to be really fun!

3 guys one tranny.....

Randy getting therapeutic on the Happy Ending

I think the tacoma was itching to rail the Happy Ending berm.

10/27/12 Miller Trails Halloween Jam

I was lucky enough to receive a invite to a halloween jam being held at a recently revived spot.  I mean really brought back from the dead in a major way to the point it's never seen before.  It's awesome, mucho respect to all the diggers!  Can't wait to go back. 

Pride in your spot.  check. 

Richard with a nice table on a table.

Some riders.  I had to leave early and there were 20+ I believe when I left.  Dig it!

Hofer on a bike! yes!

game of foot down... yes!

Sick work! 



10/26/12 Falling Creek Update

Made it out Friday afternoon about 3 or so, good temps but cloudy day.  John and Chuck were already there putting in runs, he brought a few buckets and a watering can and started watering down pretty much everything.  It helped a ton, hopefully this coming week's weather from Sandy will water everything else down.  It's really dusty out there.   A few riders from Danville made it up to check things out.  They seemed stoked, hope to have them back soon. 

 Getting there....

10/19/12 Trough D-Cup Photos Posted

http://thedcupdownhill.blogspot.com/

Couple of these that caught my eye for various reasons..

Fred doing something..

 

Matt showing us that colors are good for cameras!

 

 

John getting some pop off the gravy train.

 

 

Looking like I'm doing something but really not. haha

 

 

Thanks for the photos Andrew!  http://clearviewphotos.blogspot.com/

 

 

VANS Rebeljam 2012 Spain

Ride Bikes!


VANS Rebeljam 2012 Spain from Vans Europe on Vimeo.
The world’s top BMX riders gathered in Tossa de Mar, Spain this weekend, 5-7 October, to ride the Street, Flatland, Park and Dirt features of the incredible Europark set up during the 6th Annual Vans Rebel Jam.

Results:

PARK

Hard Trick Award
1. Andy Buckworth
2. Daniel Sandoval
3. Ben Hennon
4. Vince Byron
5. Maxime Charveron
6. Kevin Peraza
7. Todd Meyn
8. Harry Main
9. Jack Watts
10. Mark Webb

Creative Award
1.Gary Young
2.Ben Hennon
3.Maxime Charveron
4.Tobi Wicke
5.Mark Webb
6.Kevin Peraza
7.Bass Keep
8.Kevin Kalkoff
9.Daniel Sandoval
10.Rob Darden

Style Award
1. Kevin Kalkoff
2. Bas Keep
3. Daniel Sandoval
4. Gary Young
5. Ben Hennon
6. Kevin Peraza
7. Maxime Charveron
8. Rob Darden
9. Harry Main
10. Danie Penafiel

STREET
1. Dan Lacey
2. Bruno Hoffmann
3. Diogo Santos
4. Ed Zunda
5. Dakota Roche
6. Ola Selsjord
7. David Budko
8. Diego Navarro
9. Vasya Lukyanenko
10. Andres Lainevool

DIRT

Hard Trick Award
1. Daniel Sandoval
2. Rob Darden
3. David Godziek
4. Andy Buckworth
5. Ben Hennon
6. Mark Love
7. Kevin Peraza
8. Lima Eltham
9. Jeremy Muller
10. Gary Young

Style Award
1.Daniel Sandoval
2.Dan Foley
3.Kevin Kalkoff
4.Lima Eltham
5. Rob Darden
6.Kye Forte
7.Jeremy Muller
8.Kevin Peraza
9.Ben Hennon
10.Gary Young

FLAT

Hard Trick Award
1.Alexis Desolneux
2.Jesse Puente
3.Dez Maarsen
4.Matthias Dandois
5.Guelo Monzon

Creative Award
1.Jesse Puente
2.Albert Moya
3.Alexis Desolneux
4.Matthias Dandois
5.Thomas Noyer

Style Award
1.Matthias Dandois
2.Jesse Puente
3.Kevin Nikulski
4.Thomas Noyer
5.Aleksi Ritsilä

Matt Priest at the Source

Diggin his style!

BMX Legends Jamie Bestwick And Simon Tabron Call The Shots: Crooked World BMX

Good Stuff!

10/25/12 Falling Creek Update

Awesome day at Falling Creek today. It was a solo day but I was able to get some dirt moved. The berm is finally beginning to look somewhat like one. It'll get there, I am wishing for a mini excavator it would really speed things up.

 After the first hour or so..

Night time, it's getting dark early.  It was pretty dark at 7.... boo.....  now possible snow next week?  Could be good it'll pack stuff down.

I brightened this up.... sorry for the crap photos but it was dark....

Alex McAndrew - Through The Fall

Awesome!


Alex McAndrew - Through The Fall from Skyline Studios on Vimeo.
Created over a period of four fall days in Vermont. Filmed and edited by Henry Miles of Skyline Studios.

Song: Dandelion Wine
Artist: Gregory Alan Isakov

Song: Eighteen
Artist: Randsburg

Stay connected: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Skyline-Studios/234758293270871

10/24/12 Falling Creek Update

 

Another day at Falling Creek Park!  Real nice out, a little warm for a fall day.  I'll enjoy it while it's here, it'll be chilly soon.  I was working on cutting in the berm some more.  Jon brought out some buckets and a watering can.  He gave the big left handed berm some serious love.  I'm trying to get in as much as I can before daylight savings on November 4th.  My goal was/is Oct. 31st and I think I can come pretty close.  We'll see, I like to set goals that are difficult just to see if I can obtain them, I knew in this case November 4th was the real upcoming problem because it'll kill the time available to spend out here.

NBR:  There is a RC Airport out at Falling Creek and they are always flying some really cool RC's.  The jets have taken the cake until today.  A guy used the RC Airport to launch his powered parachute, kinda cool.... 

 

Sorry for the crap photo it was pretty dark when I was heading out, finally starting to cut the inside of the berm, the mound of dirt there was good sized.  It'd be great if it'd rain, I know it'd cut better.

Rocks and Gold

Looks like snow is on the shore already.  It's not far from us then.  It's amazing how short fall is, it's such a awesome time of year, I love the temps.  It's a shame we can't have another 2 weeks of it.  It looks like North Vancouver's fall was even shorter.  I always try and pay attention to what these guys are up to.  They do excellent work. 

http://www.nsmb.com/5608-rocks-and-gold

 

 

10/23/12 Falling Creek Update

Another really nice day out at Falling Creek Park today.  Jon and Chuck made it out today, they added some dirt and watered down some berms and lips.  Doing a rain dance, need a good soaker.  I worked on shaving off a large hump at the bottom of the 4th jump landing and began to cut in the berm after.  It's going to take a good amount of time to get this berm in.  That Oct. 31st goal is approaching quickly and with daylight savings right around the corner it will really limit the amount of time available to work on this trail.  It will likely be weekends only.  Once this berm is in, the rest should not take long.  With the amount of dirt coming from this berm it should make getting this berm and possibly the landing to the step down done easier. 

Sheffield Locals-Episode One

Sheffield Locals-Episode One on Pinkbike

New York Trails

New York Trails from joeybmx on Vimeo.

A short edit of our trip to New York. Thanks to Dan Clifford for being an amazing host and the locals from the trails for letting us ride and being so welcoming. Let the good times roll....

Revitalization

Revitalization from Foxwood Films on Vimeo.

With the absence of rain in the Lower Mainland this summer, the trails have been dry and dusty. The past few weeks mended this dry spell with downpours and we couldn't be more thankful. Along with the rain, there has been an absence of edits from us and for good reason. Keep your eyes peeled for something big... Song: Monsters by Angus Stone.

What Steffi Marth Wants

10/21/12 Falling Creek Update

Another day at Falling Creek and it was a really good day, probably one of the best days I've had out there.  Randy came out for the day and Jeff made it out a little later.  Randy is getting around better but is still in significant pain and cannot afford to wreck.  He was spreading dirt as I was bringing it down.  Jeff made it out around 2 or 3, he shoveled, stomped, watered while he was there and then got in a few runs.  He was getting it figured out by the end of the session.  The days when you get to finish something and ride it are the days that really seem to stand out.  We got in what is now the 4th jump.  We watered and packed the lip enough to get a run at it.  The landing needs to be watered and packed in. It may need more dirt.  I started cutting for the berm shaving the high spot and moving it down near the exit of the berm.  Really looking forward to getting back out there.

 

 

 

Jake Hood- Sweet Protection, Alpine Bikes

Jake Hood- Sweet Protection, Alpine Bikes from Calum Darling on Vimeo.

Jake Hood rides his SantaCruz TRC around his local- Glentress.

Alpine Bikes Glentress is now stocking Sweet Protection clothing and pads.

Music- The Neighbourhood, Sweater Weather

10/20/12 Falling Creek Update

Jon made it out again today for the long haul.  Matt and Kyle showed up a little later in the afternoon.  Kyle got some good photos and Matt helped move some dirt.  Matt also brought out his hardtail and got to rip it for the first time.  Getting the old hardtail legs back is always tough, but he seemed to be having no problems.  I think he scared himself a little at the end, good times!  Got some dirt moved, that's about it.  Got pretty close to finishing the 4th jump but didn't quite finish.  Thanks to Kyle for the photos!

 

 

(Photos by Kyle Tennant)

10/19/12 Trough D-Cup

We had a good time today at the final d-cup race.  We hit up Trough at the Cove and it was dusty and slick.  Weather was awesome, really couldn't ask for better.  This was the first trip down Trough on the new ride.  I found out on the way up my seat was too far back and the rear shock needed more air.  I had a fun run, I always enjoy hitting the jumps and berms on trough.  I hadn't hit Lt. Lee in a few months and while it's not a big jump, it's a ton of fun.  You also roll at a pretty good pace into it so that makes it fun too.   Here is a chest pov vid and the results.

http://thedcupdownhill.blogspot.com/


Times:

Josh	2:49
Fred	2:50
Sean	2:57
Matt	2:58
John P	2:59
Jameson	2:59
Gabe	3:02
Hayden	3:16
John G	3:32
Adam	3:42
Lucas	--

Revolights™. Join the revolution.

Hmm... 

DIRT

Builders vs Loggers / Treeline Builds Trails / Buildaholic

Putting in work! I dig it!


Builders V. Loggers on Pinkbike


Treelines Builds Trails on Pinkbike


Buildaholic on Pinkbike

A. M. Photography: Montgomery Co. Bike skills clinic by BRG

Here is the skills clinic that I set up back in the Spring with Brad from Montgomery Co. Parks and Rec.  I say it like that because it really snuck up on us and we had limited time to prepare.  It ended up going great!  It was a good day, Fred and I lead it and had help from Josh, Gabe, and Andrew (taking photos) good stuff.  Kids rocked! 

A. M. Photography: Montgomery Co. Bike skills clinic by BRG: Blue Ridge Gravity ran a basic skills clinic for the Montgomery Co. Parks and Rec.  We had a good turnout and it was great to see everyone g...

10/17/12 Falling Creek Update

Sorry no photos.  I'll try and get some next time I'm out there.  We worked on the 4th jump landing some more and it's looking pretty good, it may need to be a little longer still.  I forgot the leaf blower so the ditch witch was running hot and had to turn it off a little early.  That allowed me to ride and check out the 3rd jump we had put some recent work into.  The lip was a hair to steep at the top and was causing some nose heaviness for a majority of riders so I decided to tone it down just a hair.  It seems like it's gonna be great.  I may end up having to make it a little taller still.  I will be diggin the bottom of it out to have a pump to go into it and making it a little longer.  It'll help settle both wheels before going off of it, making it more predictable.

I plan on being out again this weekend and getting a good bit done.  We are suppose to get some rain tomorrow fingers crossed it always helps a ton getting rain out there.  I had a good turnout today, Jon, Davy and Kelly came out today and it was good stuff.  Jon and Davy gave some love to the 4th jump landing and Kelly got in some runs.  She hadn't been there before and was really catching on quickly.  I dig it!  Good to see!

First Look: GoPro HD Hero 3 - Half the Size, More than Twice the Power

Vital MTB GoPro Hero 3         GoPro Hero 3  Update

 

 

 

 

 

 

GoPro HD Hero 3 White Edition

The White Edition looks to be an upgraded HD Hero 1 Camera that includes WiFi, a new flat underwater dive lens and the new, thinner profile. Available 10/21/12.

• $199 MSRP
• 1080p/30fps, 960p/30fps, 720p/60fps
• 5MP photos
• Up to 3 shots per second in photo burst mode
• WiFi built in
• Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)

GoPro HD Hero 3 Silver Edition

The Silver Edition is basically an updated HD Hero 2 camera with WiFi built in, the thinner size and and improved housing. Available 10/21/12.

• $299 MSRP
• 1080p/30fps, 960p/48fps, 720p/60fps
• 11MP photos
• Up to 10 shots per second in photo burst mode
• WiFi built in
• Protune and White Balance
• Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)

GoPro HD Hero 3 Black Edition

This is where things get really interesting. The Black Edition uses brand new technology and boasts some incredible settings, including 60 frames per second at 1080p and 120fps at 720p. Available mid to late November.

• $399 MSRP
• 4K/15, 2.7K/30, 1440p/48fps, 1080p/60fps, 960p/100fps, 720p/120fps
• 12MP photos
• New photo burst modes with up to 30 shots per second
• WiFi built in
• Remote Control Included ($79.95 otherwise)
• Protune, White Balance, Continuous Photo, and Picture in Video capabilities
• Improved Housing (Locking Latch / Dive Lens)

Update: 

Life Behind Bars : Downhill Runs, Guns, and Skydiving - Episode 13 0

Flying Monkey!  King Kong! #benderfan

 

Klunking 2

More fun on two wheels, good times!


Klunking 2 from Transition Bikes on Vimeo.
Klunking 2 follows the rise of pro klunking athlete Tony Jonsson as he picks up new sponsors Shotgun Energy Drink and Transition Bikes to pilot their all new Klunker. Tony then get's his crew together to shred the most technical trails on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham, WA. Guest stars Lars Sternberg, Darrin Seeds, Kevin Hall and Thadeus Quinn.

GT Bicycles - Kyle Strait and Tyler McCaul's weekend at Marshall's

Dig it!  Mullen has a sick spot.  Other trail ain't bad either.  Fun on bicycles.


GT Bicycles - Kyle Strait and Tyler McCaul's weekend at Marshall's - More Mountain Bike Videos

Vital MTB

10/16/12 Falling Creek

I made it out late this afternoon.  It is definitely Fall, shorter days, low sun light, leaves changing colors and starting to get chilly when the sun drops behind the hill.  I really enjoy this time of year and would like to be in the woods on the mountain riding.  However this is not a bad trade off, it is work but in the end it is worth it.  Just being outside on days like today make working on trails that much better. 

I'm really looking forward to riding this top to bottom.  This is the first legal opportunity I've found to build something regular bike sized for the community.  It's a great feeling to build stuff, ride it, and then share it with other people.  I use to live by the rule of "No Dig, No Ride"; but it really doesn't help a community.  I guess I'm just taking a different approach these days in hopes of pushing my local riding scene.  I keep the hope that with creating more riding opportunities there will be more like minded individuals show themselves.  It's amazing the difference when you have a few people working vs. just one.  I have deffinitely seen some improvement in this over the years, but sometimes it's easy to get discouraged.  In the end, it's really cool to watch others push themselves and improve their riding.

The ditch witch was out of fuel, so I ended up working on some of the landings. Kenny had moved a few loads of dirt down the hill with the tractor and dump bed, any bit of dirt moving really speeds things up. I got a feeling he worked until the ditch witch ran out of fuel and probably had something else to do. I hope to have the 4th jump in by tomorrow. If more dirt ends up down there easily accessable, I think it's likely. 


  The current 3rd jump landing got some love as well as the 4th jump to be landing.   (still needs lots more love)     few photos..

Lone Wolf Productions - Matt Brooks The Lone Wolf

Lone Wolf Productions - Matt Brooks The Lone Wolf - More Mountain Bike Videos

Sometimes you just need a little help from your friends. In this case, it gives Matt ("The Lone Wolf") a chance to step out from behind the lens and do a little shredding of his own.

Check us out on Facebook for early releases and tons of extra content: https://www.facebook.com/LoneWolfProductions.ca
 
Credit: Lone Wolf Productions

Connor Gorman - mini profile! VA

Braap!


Connor Gorman - mini profile! on Pinkbike

Jon Television - Roles Reversed

Awesome!


Jon Television - Roles Reversed from Jon Bokrantz on Vimeo.
After a long year behind the lens I needed to switch things up and move over to the other side of the glass. Time to reverse the roles; outsource the director duties and instead play the leading roll. This film perpetuates that riding bikes will always be more important than capturing it with a camera.

Music: I Blame Coco feat. Robyn - Ceasar / AWOLNATION - Guilty Filhty Soul

Follow Jon Television on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/JonTelevision
JB Productions Website: http://www.jonbokrantz.com

Thanks to the following companies for their support:
Norrøna (http://www.norrona.com)
Specialized Bicycles (http://www.specialized.com)
Five Ten (http://www.fiveten.com)

10/12/12-10/14/12 Falling Creek

10/12/12 Friday.  The dirt showed up on Thursday.  I couldn't get out of work in enough time to make it worth while to get out there and start moving dirt.  Friday, Chris and Jon came out to help and get a few runs in.  I started getting some dirt moved for the next jump landing.  Also tossed a little fresh dirt on the previous landing to help smooth it out.    

 

 

 

Dirt!

 

 

10/13/12  Jon and Randy came out early.  Crazy old man already back on the bike with cracked ribs.  Good stuff.   Glad to have him out!  Gabe and Alicia came out mid day.  Fred and some of the fellas from Tech came out to shred before dark. 

 



Gabe putting in work, I saw Alicia moving dirt too! 

Onlookers 

 

Pretty consistent..

yay for pop

Air time togetherness

More sharing air space.

Look from above.

 

 

Motion....

 

 

10/14/12 Jon and Chuck came out today, they got in some laps while I was moving some dirt.  They helped add dirt to the 3rd lip, water it and shape it up, it was looking nice.  Picture doesn't really do it justice, it was looking sweet.

 

dirt + water = awesome! 

 

Berm to be...

 

Always love fresh packed lips.  Dirt in the background is the beginning of another landing and beyond that is the berm to be.   

 

Awesome weekend!  Got a good bit done.