PDX Summer Flat Report Card
It has been a great Summer here in Portland so far. It took a while for the sun to come out and play but it is here in full force now.
Anthony put together this great video of what’s been going down here this Summer. Nice one Anthony it really captures the good times we have riding here in Portland.
Now go ride.
A little summer footage from Eugene, Mt. Tabor and the Church Lot. Enjoy The Trick
Enjoy the Trick Summer Jam 2010
The Enjoy the Trick Summer Jam 2010 will be on 08/07/2010 at Creston School in Portland.
Creston School
4701 SE Bush St,
Portland, OR 97206
From noon to 7pm
There will be free water, we’ll be cooking some hot dogs, and a t-shirt for everyone who rides. Well I say that but if a 100 of you show there won’t be enough shirts to go round. After riding we will find a nice bar, get some grub and grab a few beers.
Everyone is welcome.
Infection 4 – The Flatlanders
During the 90′s Scott Hagnas filmed and released the Infection videos. He traveled up and down the west coast filming some of the best riders of the time.
Here are the flatland highlights from the Infection 4 Good ol’ Boys video. Riders include Andrew Faris, Cory Strat, Scott Hagnas, Stefan Royer, Eric Stefano, Jamie Mac, and Jason Brown. You can find out more about the Infection videos here.
A big thank you to Scott Hagnas for allowing us to edit his video and post it for free on the web for you all to enjoy.
Team Shralp Presents: King Of Mt. Tabor
TEAM SHRALP is having yet another epic BMX event to kick off the summer. Titled “King of Mt Tabor” rail jam and hill bomb race. Saturday July 3rd 2010 at Mt Tabor in Portland, Oregon. BBQ starts at 1pm, rail jam starts at 3pm followed by the hill bomb race.
The rail jam area contains three 12 stair rails in a row surrounded by many trees. The rails are square, made of steel, and perfect for runs and grind combos. You might have seen the set up at the end of Lou Rajsich’s part in the Northwest classic “Blueprint.”
The hill bomb starts at the top of Mt Tabor, twists and turns all the way down to the base of the city and finishes on Hawthorne at Zach’s Shack Hot Dog joint. A mile long hill bomb from the windy roads in the woods to one of the busiest streets in Portland.
Check out the Goods BMX blog for more info and updates.
Team Schralp presents The King of Mt Tabor- July 3rd, 2010
Haro 25th Anniversary Reunion Show
Just saw this posted on VintageBMX. The Haro Freestyle Team are a BMX legend. If you are in the Ashland area when this is happening you should check it out.
Bike It 2010 – Ashland Oregon
“The 1985 HARO Freestyle Team” will perform a retro show that will surely rock the house and bring back some of the roots of BMX Freestyle.
Bob Haro will be there supporting the event and this incredible team he created many, many years ago.
At 5pm on August 14th 2010, the 80’s tunes will be playing, Kevin Martin on the mic introducing the 1985 HARO Freestyle Team…Ron Wilkerson, Brian Blyther, Dave Nourie and Mike Dominguez to perform one of the original Freestyle shows to date.
To support to event visit www.bikeit.info
Bike It 2010 is proud to host the 25th Anniversary of the Haro bmx freestyle team.
Haro was one of the premiere freestyle teams during the 1980′s, performing shows and promoting the sport of freestyle around the world.
Original team riders Ron Wilkerson, Dave Nourie, Brian Blyther, and Mike Dominguez will reunite for their first US show in over 20 years.
The show will take place on August 14, 2010 in Ashland, Oregon.
Click the link below for details:
Eugene Jam
Words and photos by Jeremy
I’m not sure when, exactly, the idea was put forth that Sonny and I should put on a jam of our own, but I think Joe planted the seed. Over a period of a few weeks, Sonny and I decided that we would. We had the perfect spot, too. The 105 bridge crossing the Willamette River covers a basketball court where Eugene old-schoolers such as Cash Reynolds and Jesse Puente rolled back in the mid to late 80′s. With the forecast predicting 30% chance of rain, it was perfect.
Except for the fact, which we discovered Friday, that a Gay/Lesbian organization reserved it for festivities lasting the duration of the day. Fuck is right!
So we moved to the courts at Chucrchill Sports Park, where the Churchill skatepark is, attached to a highschool. Justin was first on the scene and had his bike out of his european wagon and spinning jugglers and steams instantly, with the occasional J-stall thrown in to work the abs. Cash Reynolds actually came out, lured by the promise of a bike to ride. The bike in question was my park bike which needed some chain work. Cash worked on it the entire time we were at the courts.
Anthony and James showed up with the shirts and a couple of very dialed bikes next. James had an S&M LTF which was chrome-plated. Drool, you know you want to.
Brett showed next and I got hooked up with two pairs of his ti-ended pegs for a very good price. They even had cheeta print grip-tape. He proceeded to flow around the courts, non-stop. Every time I looked over, he was rolling, switching and smoothying.
He also brought the most sano un-bike I have ever seen.
Sarge (Paul Miller) was next sporting large guns, facial hair, sun glass tan and the Tank, his ghetto ride. I have to admit, I was really stoked to see him. The level of positive energy was off the scale and we took turns making tire marks in the gritty, yet fast, surface. But, as Sonny fired up the BBQ, the rain made good on earlier threats and sprinkles and opened up for real.
We moved to a covered spot at the high school entrance and it turned out to be a great spot. While steaks and burgers BBQ’d riders shared the tiny spot as cameras caught the action. Cash had the bike going and seemed to feel right at home breaking out rolling tricks like butter. The vibe was at an all-time high. Steaks and burgers were passed out, thanks to Sonny’s set-up. It was a medium sized BBQ/smoker strapped down to a low trailer made from a pickup bed and it was dialed.
He takes his BBQ’ing seriously, using cherry wood to add natural flavor and never uses gas. The meat tasted great.
Which was about the time security rolled up. The fucker. Ok, we have been at this for twenty years and have come to realize what it means to have a job to do. We get it, security has to make us leave, but be human about it. As we rolled out, I offered him a bribe of a steak, trying to be cool and joke with the guy. He was a straight up ass about it. Fuck him.
The vibe would not be stopped as the crew, minus Anthony, moved to the Creswell spot which Sonny and I have been loving since I moved in October. The general consensus seemed to be that the spot was all I had foretold it to be and worth driving to as the session continued.
As the session wound down I realized just how great all the guys are and how much this jam meant to Sonny and I. It was kind of giving back, though I wish Joe could have made it. He busted his ass providing the t-shirts which turned out great and deserves a good steak.
Thanks to everyone who made it out and contributed to the awesome vibe. Thanks to Sonny for the eats and motivation. We’re gonna do a little jam again, possibly in the winter, since our spot is lit and covered year-round.
It was a good fuckin time.
~J
Seattle Jam Video
Here’s a Seattle Jam video put together by Justin. Thanks mate.
The 2nd Annual Seattle Flatland Jam
Prototype King Bikes frame for sale.
by James on May 7, 2010
in Stuff n' Junk
Prototype King Bikes frame for sale.
Only 12 of these frames were made. The bottom bracket has prototype engraved on the bottom. I am posting this on behalf of Joe
Designed by Keith King the frame was built in the US at the same place the Schwinn Azrael frames. The back end of the frame is very similar to the Azrael.
The frame is aluminium, has a 19″ top tube and the dropouts are 3/8″. The frame has removable brake mounts. Unfortunately Joe cannot find them. FlatlandFuel had some on sale for the Azrael frame a while back so you might want to contact Pat about them if you buy the frame. If Joe does find them they will come with the frame.
The frame is excellent condition. Only ridden for a few sessions. There are some scratches and paint missing on the dropouts. But no dents, bends or cracks. The build quality is beautiful.
Cost is $250 including shipping in the lower US 48. If you are outside of the US there will be extra shipping costs.
If you have any questions post a comment here or use the form on the Contact page and I am sure Joe will answer them as soon as he can.
Seattle Flatland Jam This Saturday
The 2nd Annual Seattle Flatland Jam is this weekend (May 8th) at Marymoor Park. Last year was a great success and everyone had a blast. Everyone is welcome. Bring your bike or just chill on the grass and watch the riding.
Here are the details:
Date: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast Redmond, WA 98052-4801
You can find updates and more info on Global-Flat and Facebook.
Here’s some photos and video from last years jam:
If you are in the area please come out and make this one even better than last year.
Rainy Day
by James on April 27, 2010
in Stuff n' Junk, Videos
Not much going on this week. It’s raining. As good a time as any to catch up on some web vids.
First up check out this crazy crash involving Ben Hucke. Just nuts.
Shadow Conspiracy Welcomes Ben Hucke from Shadow Conspiracy on Vimeo.
Another classic Sevisual video. Awesome stuff.
Carhartt’s Game of Skills – BMX flatland contest
17. april 2010 Arena – Vienna, Austria
Sevisual – HT2010
Finally one for us old folk. So inspiring to see older riders out there getting after it. Great stuff from Rad Dad over at BMX Freestyler.
This is footage from JoMoPro 2010 Vet Class