Friday, November 30, 2012
11/30/12 Falling Creek
John and Chris were already out there when I got there. They were soaking down some of the newer work, we need a good rain badly. If it would just rain a half inch every few days or week it would help a good bit. I started moving dirt from the bottom of the hill up to the step up lander to make sure it's wide enough for people to make mistakes safely. I started piling up the dirt for the roller before the step up also. I'll be scraping for dirt to make it to the bottom. I scraped some from the sides today to help create the foundation for the addition on the landing and the beginning of the table before the step up.
Harrison Mendel - Still Dreamin'
Harrison Mendel - Still Dreamin' from Rupert Walker on Vimeo.
Harrison Mendel rides Dreamland in Kelowna, BC.
Created by Rupert Walker
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Hey Neighbour: Jerry Willows
Hey Neighbour: Jerry Willows from nsmb.com on Vimeo.
Jerry Willows has been pushing his limits on the North Shore since the turn of the millennium, both on the bike and building trail. Since the glory days of freeride, Jerry has been putting his gear through the paces. His lasting impression on the Shore is the now-historic Jerry Rig trail on Fromme, a progressive freeride trail in its time, that starts with an extremely narrow curved skinny that even Jerry wouldn’t touch these days. We bring Jerry’s story to you from the front lines of the new Shore, where turns laid with mineral gold link bench cut over innovative drainage solutions. The Shore has changed, and so has Jerry.
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
11/28/12 Falling Creek
John was there when I got there and had already made a few water runs. He got most all the newer stuff watered down. Kenny started moving some more dirt to the bottom. I didn't get there until about four so I just foot stomped some stuff and road. It was riding good, really grippy after getting some rain on Tuesday. It just wasn't enough to do any real good, just knocked down the dust a little. We'll take any help we can get.
Sorry no photos.
500 meter cable cam
500 meter cable cam from ANTIMEDIA on Vimeo.
Check out antimedia.no for more info!
Rider: Nico Vink
Music: JSigsworth
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
How To ride Dirt Jumps when you Suck
Love this video, it's older but it's awesome.
How To ride Dirt Jumps when you Suck from PlusSizeBMX on Vimeo.
Jon Faure gives you a few pointers on how to ride dirt jumps even if you suck. Jon is a smooth rider who didn't come to BMX until he was in his late 30's. But he has good points for everyone who wants to ride dirt jumps for the first time or wants to get better. Jon wishes to thank Sunday Bikes, IXS Protection and Linq components. Check out all of our How To's at www.plussizebmx.com
Here he is shreddin!
Jon Faure MEGA edit from PlusSizeBMX on Vimeo.
A bunch of clips I shot over the last year or so with Jon Faure. This summer Jon became the oldest rider to ever clear the Mega Ramp! He did it just 12 days shy of his 47th birthday. It's always fun to ride with Jon and he his proof positive that you are never to old to shred! A huge thank you from Jon goes out to Jim C. and everyone at Sunday! Bikes...
How To ride Dirt Jumps when you Suck from PlusSizeBMX on Vimeo.
Jon Faure gives you a few pointers on how to ride dirt jumps even if you suck. Jon is a smooth rider who didn't come to BMX until he was in his late 30's. But he has good points for everyone who wants to ride dirt jumps for the first time or wants to get better. Jon wishes to thank Sunday Bikes, IXS Protection and Linq components. Check out all of our How To's at www.plussizebmx.com
Here he is shreddin!
Jon Faure MEGA edit from PlusSizeBMX on Vimeo.
A bunch of clips I shot over the last year or so with Jon Faure. This summer Jon became the oldest rider to ever clear the Mega Ramp! He did it just 12 days shy of his 47th birthday. It's always fun to ride with Jon and he his proof positive that you are never to old to shred! A huge thank you from Jon goes out to Jim C. and everyone at Sunday! Bikes...
11/26/12 Falling Creek
John and I made it out today. When I got there he was tamping down the fresh dirt on jump 1 and 2. We talked with Kenny about what was left to be done and how much dirt we needed to finish. Heard a bad story about some bikes making their way into the skate park over the weekend. They take the no bikes thing seriously at the skate park. Anytime there is a skate park it will attract bikes and signs are just signs unfortunately; people make their own decisions. I would encourage anyone who rides bikes to not ride at the Bedford skate park. It does look to be a really nice park and it's a shame that bikes aren't allowed. The police station is right across the street and it's strictly enforced unfortunately. Kenny is trying to give people on bikes a place to ride right around the corner. Hopefully it can become good enough to not care about riding at the skate park. He said they are working on getting more signs up to show where the bike park is so people know where to go. It ended up kinda coming back on us and the trail we've been working on, so please stay out of the skate park on bikes.
John and I got in some runs until dark, packed some fresh dirt and called it a day. It was rolling fast! New step up is lots of fun. I look forward to shovel time and getting it dialed in. It's already fun, so it'll get even better easily. I'd like to take the main 3 jumps up a little bit to slow things down slightly, in time..... sorry no photos.
John and I got in some runs until dark, packed some fresh dirt and called it a day. It was rolling fast! New step up is lots of fun. I look forward to shovel time and getting it dialed in. It's already fun, so it'll get even better easily. I'd like to take the main 3 jumps up a little bit to slow things down slightly, in time..... sorry no photos.
The Dudes of Hazzard Episode 7
This is probably my favorite Episode. Love the riding. Gets me stoked!
The Dudes of Hazzard Episode 7 from Joe Barnes on Vimeo.
Joe listens to Jesus FM an has a sudden realisation about what is neded in Dudes episodes.....
The Dudes of Hazzard Episode 7 from Joe Barnes on Vimeo.
Joe listens to Jesus FM an has a sudden realisation about what is neded in Dudes episodes.....
Monday, November 26, 2012
11/25/12 Falling Creek
Jess and John came out to help and ride. When I got there they were already there trying out the new step up. A couple of younger guys were coming up the hill as they got closer I realized they were younger then I thought. They were about 12 years old or so. Turns out they had been there before on Thanksgiving and came back out today. They were charging it! I also found out that Jacob has been digging at his place with the help of his Dad and neighbor, they have berms, jumps and log rides. It was cool to see these guys ride.
We got the dirt moved around on the second landing and got it soaked. John also watered down the first landing, it was real dry where it still has fresh dirt on it. I worked on smacking in the second landing. John and Jess were itching like little kids to hit the step up they couldn't resist. I finished up smacking in the landing and got out the bike.
Verdict: Both berms that we added dirt too this weekend are more confidence inspiring when rolling into them. The one in the photo feels a good bit deeper which is fun. The step up is a ton of fun, it needs more dirt on the landing also.
after getting some tracks
ahhh, love fresh landings.
swept with some pine
At the same time as the sun.
Sorry for more crap video, all I have is a phone, so it is what it is.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
11/24/12 Falling Creek
Another solid day of work. Randy, John, Chuck, and DJ made it out to help and ride. We added dirt to two berms and two jumps. It was nice when the wind wasn't blowing but when the wind picked up it was pretty chilly. Got down to the last of the top soil, still a little bit left to be scraped up.
berm got some love on the exit
given'r some love.
growing slowly
both jumps got dirt
dirt on lip and landing, should be easier to pump down now.
berm got some love on the exit
given'r some love.
growing slowly
both jumps got dirt
dirt on lip and landing, should be easier to pump down now.
waiting to be shaped
Saturday, November 24, 2012
TMPFILMS - ShowReel
TMPFILMS - ShowReel 2012 from Maîtrejean Thibault on Vimeo.
www.tmpfilms.com
Musique: Urban Cone - FREAK
Darren Berrecloth on the Today Show
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Through the eyes of Thomas Genon
Through the eyes of Thomas Genon from AGENCE WTF on Vimeo.
A 9 day trip to Austria with Thomas Genon and Peter Henke.
Filmed and edited by Florent Delahaye @ agence-wtf.com
Music :
Broke - Kyekye @ kyekyemusic.com
Leaf shaped feelings - Small Radio @ myspace.com/smallradio
Reach - Kyekye @ kyekyemusic.com
All polaroïd's shots @ freshmtb.com/article/through-eyes-thomas
Thanks to Merida @ merida-bikes.com
Friday, November 23, 2012
11/23/12 Falling Creek
John, Randy and I headed out to Falling Creek to put in some more work. The dirt Kenny moved that I mentioned in the last post made it so much easier having it right there. Everything could still use more dirt as always, hopefully after the new year. Randy and John made a water run while I was moving dirt. By the time they finished watering I had a pretty good mound of dirt. I needed to get some of the top soil from the top of the hill to the bottom so we used the ditch witch to load Randy's truck and shoveled it out by hand, whatever it takes. Still needs more dirt, and it was super soft when I left tonight but hopefully it'll settle soon. Might take a minute during the freeze thaw period.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
11/21/12 Falling Creek
John and Wes came out today, John went and got a few buckets of water to try to get some moisture back in a few really dry spots. Needing some rain as always it seems like. John broke out the Heckler and started figuring it out. I don't think it took him as long as he thought it would, it was good to see.
I removed a hump that was in the bottom of a low spot and piled it up in preparation for the jump on the hill. Kinda hard to tell what's going on in the photo but I still thought it was kinda cool the way the fall sun is coming in. Pretty sure I have enough dirt for this jump and with some rock filler I should be able to get the one in before it also, fingers crossed.
I removed a hump that was in the bottom of a low spot and piled it up in preparation for the jump on the hill. Kinda hard to tell what's going on in the photo but I still thought it was kinda cool the way the fall sun is coming in. Pretty sure I have enough dirt for this jump and with some rock filler I should be able to get the one in before it also, fingers crossed.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
DMR Pumptrack Challenge - Rd4 Bristol
DMR Pumptrack Challenge - Rd4 Bristol from Pete Newman on Vimeo.
Round Four of the 2012 DMR Pumptrack challenge from Bristols Brunel Pump Track.
villij winter summer
villij winter summer from Anthony de Ville on Vimeo.
Roughly 1 months riding and 11 months digging. This is England i guess.
Video: Endless Gap - Anyday Trail
Endless Gap - Anyday Trail from Endless Gap on Vimeo.
Local trails are always the best, aren't they? This video shows Patrick riding one of his favorite local trails on his Scott Genius LT. Make sure you check out his ultimate, eco-friendly, shuttling vehicle!
Riding: Patrick Corpataux
Filming: Joel Ducrot, Laurent Corpataux
Editing: Patrick Corpataux
Music:
Intro: Oh, Alberta - Elliott Brood
Main: Nail'em Up - Current Swell
The Dudes of Hazzard- "This is Enduro Now" race edit
The Dudes of Hazzard- "This is Enduro Now" race edit from Joe Barnes on Vimeo.
Race Edit from our own Enduro race "This is Enduro Now". Some rowdy practice, saturday party and racing on sunday.
6/17/12 -6/19/12 Falling Creek
Saturday morning I made it out and started running the ditch witch trying to scrape some dirt up for the step up/hip. Within the first 2 scrapes I busted the main bolt that holds the 6 way blade on, no fun. It really needs moisture out there before trying to scrape and actually do any good. I went and swapped out for the bucket and tried to do some scraping with it and it just wanted to dig too much so I decided to call it quits on that. Kenny had moved some dirt down from a secret stash spot since we have depleted our dirt that was brought in, hopefully we can get more dirt when the new year comes. I was moving it up the hill when I saw a few people starting to come down the hill. Ended up being quite a few people, I've had a really good response from our local bmx community and I wasn't really expecting it, they came out with about 10 people on Saturday. Randy, Peake, and Chris showed up later to give a hand but there really was only so much that could be done. Randy and Peake made a few rock runs while I finished moving dirt up the hill. We finished up and then went and road with everyone. I'm kinda beating myself up a little bit. I had asked around all summer trying to figure out what style of riding to build this to. Basically trying to figure out who would be the most likely to use it and build to suit that style of riding. I went into this building it for "freeride" mid travel all mountain type bikes, because it seems to be the genre of bike most people have. If I would've known that I would've received this type of interest from the bmx community I would've been more likely to change the way I built things. Everyone seems to be having fun and that's what matters. One great thing is, it's just dirt so it will mold and grow with the community. Looking forward to seeing what this looks like next year this time and even further down the road.
On Sunday Taylor, Joey, Will, Jess and I made it out and we road. This was really the first day I've been out and really haven't done any work. I road my bike, hung out with everyone and enjoyed the spot. Decided to shoot some video clips too while I was hanging out, I need to get a camera.
John and I made it back out Monday afternoon and Kenny had moved a good bit more dirt onto the hill at the bottom. The ditch witch was already overheating so I road some and added some fresh dirt to the second jump lip. It had really mellowed out from all the traffic, which is good! You can see the fresh lip near the end of the vid.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Kyle Ebbett Pump Track 11-04-12
Kyle Ebbett Pump Track 11-04-12 from Aaron Chase on Vimeo.
Fyi, Aaron did not film or edit this video he is just hosting it for me(Kyle). So thats why the quality its not as good.
I just got back on my bike after breaking my left elbow, and was having so much fun on my pump track... I decided to film it, and clog up aaron's vimeo page. haha. I need to learn more about editing...!
-Kyle
PS. When I get my strength back, I'll post a vid of the rest of the yard!
11/16/12 Falling Creek Update
It was fast.
Fat kid flopping in the breeze. Sig. move.. pshht turn bar click represent.
Fat kid flopping in the breeze. Sig. move.. pshht turn bar click represent.
Hurtin' for Vert 2012 - Part 4 of 4
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Hurtin-for-Vert-2012-Part-4-of-4.html
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Chris Kovarik - Summer of Summit - The Dirt Chronicles Ep. 4 - The Karver
Two Wheel Drifting. Always been a fan. Good Stuff!
Chris Kovarik - Summer of Summit - The Dirt Chronicles Ep. 4 - The Karver on Pinkbike
Chris Kovarik - Summer of Summit - The Dirt Chronicles Ep. 4 - The Karver on Pinkbike
11/14/12 Falling Creek Update
John and I were out today after Monday night's rain. It removed some of the fresh dirt that was put down so we were working on replacing it and packing it back down. He tamped down most of the landings and I hit up the lips, I still need to add some more dirt to the newest table at the bottom. I added some dirt at the top on either side of the new table. If you are wondering about the watermarks in the cell phone pictures, ha. It's because of something called fraud clicking, something where people take the blog and use it to get clicks or something, the watermarks are suppose to help...
It was basically dark at 5:45 tonight.
2nd jump
5th jump
It was basically dark at 5:45 tonight.
2nd jump
5th jump
Video: BC Builders: Retallack
This place will be special. Mark my words. Riley is a living inspiration to me.
BC Builders: Retallack on Pinkbike
BC Builders: Retallack on Pinkbike
Monday, November 12, 2012
11/9/12-11/12/12 Falling Creek Update
Friday, John and I made it out and decided to change the rollers into a table top because it was messing up the rhythm.
It looked like this when we left friday night.
It gets dark too early.. Before I left I was messing with some light in the dark, here ya go..
It looked like this when we left friday night.
Saturday morning John, Randy, Jess and I met out there. Randy and John went to get water and soaked everything down really good. While they were getting water, I was moving dirt and Jess shaped up the table top. It looked like this Saturday afternoon.
Sunday morning John, Jess, Randy and I met out there again. There wasn't much dirt left so I started moving it down to the 3rd jump landing and onto the down slope of the roller before it. Randy and John went to get water and Jess shaped up the landing. About the time it was starting to take shape, Taylor, Will, Charlie, Joey and Ashley showed up. They checked everything out while we were getting the last few loads of dirt down the hill. They were starting to give the first jumps a go while the fresh dirt was getting watered down. I had to let the ditch witch cool down for a minute before getting the last few loads of dirt down the hill, Joey had already found a shovel and started packing the new table in. I got the ditch witch going again and he asked if I could drop another bucket or two on the new table. Taylor came down the hill and started helping Jess get the landing on the 3rd jump stomped in. We got more water on the fresh dirt and hung out for a bit while it was drying. We couldn't wait any longer and had to get some riding in, it was really nice out!
Photo by Will of Taylor checking out the new table.
Photo by Taylor from his GoPro on the 5th jump. Sweet! Really dig the shadow.
Photo by Joey from his GoPro on the 2nd jump (new table). Looking down on Charlie, dig it!
John and I made it back out again today (Monday). John got out there a lot earlier to get in some laps and he packed in all the fresh dirt where we had watered it the night before. When I got there it was really windy, I decided to give the new table some love.
It gets dark too early.. Before I left I was messing with some light in the dark, here ya go..
Saturday, November 10, 2012
BMX 16ft Full Pipe Loop - Red Bull Full Circle
You wont see much on here that isn't dirt. This was just too good. The spot, the wall rides back and fourth would be stupid fun, the hand plant and the loop are just too cool. Had to share..
Halloween Jam 2012 - The Boondocks
Halloween Jam 2012 - The Boondocks from Jim Martinez on Vimeo.
The Halloween Jam turned out great! Even after Hurricane Sandy rolled thru, we cleaned up and ran it!!!
Had a great time everyone =)
2012 Queenstown Bike Season Kick Off
2012 Queenstown Bike Season Kick Off' from Tim Pierce - Zeros&Ones on Vimeo.
A video postcard to kick of the 2012 Queenstown bike riding season. Here's to an epic summer!
Directed/Shot/Cut by Tim Pierce
www.timpierceblog.com
www.zerosandones.co.nz
Friday, November 9, 2012
From Fell To Forest
From Fell To Forest from Sam Needham on Vimeo.
Set amidst the dramatic hills and calm waters of the UK's Lake District, From Fell To Forest is a short film that takes us on an epic journey as Sam Flanagan, Ben Whitehead and Matt Wight become immersed in a land with no shortage of amazing trail riding. This is mountain biking.
Enjoy the film and happy trails!
Filmed and Edited by Sam Needham
Directed By Robin Puplett
Riders:
Sam Flanagan
Ben Whitehead
Matt Wight
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Dominic Megalli Fall 2012
Dominic Megalli Fall 2012 from PSBMedia on Vimeo.
A few clips from throughout 2012 showcasing the riding and good times from Dominic Megalli.
Take the National Express to PORC from platform Seven
this spot looks fun.
Take the National Express to PORC from platform Seven from Jonny Faulkner on Vimeo.
Team Seven's halloween fancy dress reunion ride at PORC
Lots and lots of trains..
Cold, wet, windy, muddy, damp, shit day... But Team Seven still manned up.... and then spent the evening at TGI Friday's
Take the National Express to PORC from platform Seven from Jonny Faulkner on Vimeo.
Team Seven's halloween fancy dress reunion ride at PORC
Lots and lots of trains..
Cold, wet, windy, muddy, damp, shit day... But Team Seven still manned up.... and then spent the evening at TGI Friday's
Corviglia Flowtrail in St.Moritz
Corviglia Flowtrail in St.Moritz from Darco Cazin on Vimeo.
Project by St.Moritz, overall concept and coordination for Engadin Tourism by Allegra Tourismus, planning and construction IMBA Trail Solutions and Patrick Koller.
11/6/12 & 11/7/12 Falling Creek Update
John and I made it out yesterday and today to get some riding in before dark, short days are a bummer. John made it out before I did and packed some stuff in before we road. Super grip on Monday and today it was perfect, rolling fast and grippy. The happy ending was riding really nice, it had me really looking forward to the next hit. Daylight savings is a bummer and the cold days feel like winter is already here. This weekend is suppose to bring in some warmer weather. Fingers crossed.
Here's a couple of quick clips, one is from Sunday actually and the other is from today.
From Sunday....
Jess....... That's Randy you hear in the back ground itching like crazy to ride, soon buddy.
John has helped a ton on this trail and has been steadily improving his riding since early this year. Shreddin! Gets me stoked! Keep it up buddy! Word on the hill is he will be signing autographs this weekend.
Today...
Here's a couple of quick clips, one is from Sunday actually and the other is from today.
From Sunday....
Jess....... That's Randy you hear in the back ground itching like crazy to ride, soon buddy.
John has helped a ton on this trail and has been steadily improving his riding since early this year. Shreddin! Gets me stoked! Keep it up buddy! Word on the hill is he will be signing autographs this weekend.
Today...
Damage Inc. - Skurva
Damage Inc. - Skurva on Pinkbike
Skurva is our local pump track, which we have been building on for the last 4-5 years.
www.facebook.com/damage.inc.mtb
It shows!
Morning Trails with Jon Odams
Morning Trails with Jon Odams from Eastern Edge Films on Vimeo.
If you would like to keep up to date with my work like my facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/EasternEdgeFilms Bike Cultures facebook page @ http://www.facebook.com/BCSYD
Song is 'My Heart Is On Fire' by Asta http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=35533
Monday, November 5, 2012
11/2/12-11/4/12 Falling Creek Update
Friday, John made it out on a windy and chilly afternoon to help with the ending on the berm. We got some top soil down to the landing and spread it around. It was starting to blend in with the natural slope of the hill. When we left it looked something like this.
Saturday morning I got up there at 11 and started moving more top soil down to work on the lip and landing some more. Randy got there about an hour later and Jess came out not long after. They went to get water and rock while I was moving dirt down the hill. I was making the lip and filling the backside of it so people could roll it safely. They brought back lots of water and some rock. The berm got soaked and the lip came to shape. When we got the lip watered we got the berm again and packed it in. We let it dry a little bit, walked it in and slapped it with shovels. When we got a good look at the lip, we decided to widen the landing a few feet. After adding that on we were really itching to give it a try so we got it packed down some more and gave it a few runs! Good fun. Still really slow until it firms up. We packed it in again before we left.
Saturday morning I got up there at 11 and started moving more top soil down to work on the lip and landing some more. Randy got there about an hour later and Jess came out not long after. They went to get water and rock while I was moving dirt down the hill. I was making the lip and filling the backside of it so people could roll it safely. They brought back lots of water and some rock. The berm got soaked and the lip came to shape. When we got the lip watered we got the berm again and packed it in. We let it dry a little bit, walked it in and slapped it with shovels. When we got a good look at the lip, we decided to widen the landing a few feet. After adding that on we were really itching to give it a try so we got it packed down some more and gave it a few runs! Good fun. Still really slow until it firms up. We packed it in again before we left.
Sunday I didn't get out until noon, it was really nice out. Jess was already there and apparently there was a group out there when he got there. It had rained out there pretty good so there was decent moisture in the dirt. This really being the last weekend day before daylight savings I went ahead and decided to get in something small. I'm bummed the shorter days are here already. I moved some dirt down to start the piles for two rollers. Jess started shaping them up and about that time Randy got there. We shaped it into what looked like two good rollers and began putting some tire tracks on it. It was actually almost warm out when we started riding and it was fun. I'm stoked to get a few more things in, it'll get even better.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
11/1/12 Falling Creek Update
Today took motivation, it was windy and cold out. I knew it would be a solo day today so I brought the headphones and that helps a ton. I flattened a mound out below the berm and moved the dirt up the hill to help create the base for the landing. I will fade it into the natural down slope of the hill.
Daylight savings is so close, no fun. Looking forward to riding the Happy Ending!
Grass already starting to grow on the jumps.
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