Enjoy the Trick Summer Jam 2010

The Enjoy the Trick Summer Jam 2010 will be on 08/07/2010 at Creston School in Portland.

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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.

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.

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 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

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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.

Eugene Jam: June 19th, 2010

Looks like Jeremy and Sonny are organizing a Eugene Jam for June 19th. I am stoked to see another NW jam being put together. Here’s the latest on the jam from Sonny:

“We’ve got the location narrowed down to 2 locations (both are more than adequate). I just checked out the second one today. lit, indoors, flat, and big! It’s attached to an indoor sk8park on tennis court surface. a bit slow, but consistent. the 1st choice is a big, lit asphalt area under a bridge. probably less rules, but definitely more bums. I’m gonna call on Monday to see what I’ll have to pay for the indoor facility — -We’ll try to keep everyone posted”

Check back here or join the Pacific NW Riders group on Elephant Glide for more info.

And don’t forget the Seattle Jam is on May 8th. Go to Global-Flat for details and updates.

Enjoy the Trick (Shot)!

While we all know about Joe and his love of flatland some of you might not realize that he is the bar game king.

We are hoping to start a weekly series highlighting Joe and his bar game skills. Next week he will be revealing the secret of the drunken beer toss.

So if you have any questions in regards to bar games or drinking please post it in the comments and we will pass it on to Joe

Thanks to Anthony for the photo. Classic.

2nd Annual Seattle Flatland Jam

Looks like the date for the 2nd Annual Seattle Flatland Jam has changed due to a scheduling conflict.

Add this one to your calendars and make it out if you can. Last year’s jam was so much fun.

When: Saturday, May 8, 2010
Time: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway Northeast Redmond, WA 98052-4801 (View Map)

Here’s some photos from the last jam:

Winter Classic 2010 Photos

Here’s some photos I gathered from the Jam. A big thank you to Mark Rainha, Anthony Buglio, Jeff Stewart, Shad, Jason, OSG, Billy, Jeremy and everyone else that snapped some pics and shot video.

More photos can be found on the Goods BMX blog.

Thank you to all the riders and spectators that came out for the jam. Despite a venue change and windy conditions it was a great day and one of our best jams yet.

If anyone has any video they shot during the jam and would like to share it with us for a web video please contact me.

Enjoy the Trick.

Winter Classic 2010 This Saturday

The jam is this Saturday (Feb 20th, 2010). Looks like it is going to be dry and maybe even warm. Come one, come all. Everyone is welcome.

Here’s the flyer for the jam. Directions and maps can be found below.

The jam is going to be at the covered basketball area at Conastoga Middle school.

Google Map for Conastoga Middle school

Take I-5 (either north- or southbound) to 217 headed west. Take the Scholls Ferry Road exit and head west on Scholls Ferry Road (hwy 210) follow that to Conestoga and take a right and follow until you see the school on your left.

This map has a green arrow pointing to the covered area.

Google Map pointing to covered area

We will post more info, times and details soon.

Accomodation:

For those of you coming from out of town and who are looking for a cheap hotel check out the Washington Park Inn.

It is near to where a few of us live and is cheap. I am not sure what the availability is.

Looks like the Travelodge Portland City Center has cheap rooms as well and is not too far from downtown.

For those of you who won’t be able to make it to the jam or just want to come our for some beers we will be meeting up at the Lucky Lab at 7pm after the jam for food and beers.

Google Map for Lucky Labrador Beer Hall

Lucky Labrador Beer Hall
1945 Northwest Quimby Street
Portland, OR 97209-1712
(503) 517-4352
http://www.luckylab.com/

Albany Classic BMX Show 2010

What a great day this was. Cool bikes, friendly people, great beer and Dave Nourie busting out. Classic.

A big thanks to Ben and Scott for putting this on and inviting us to ride.

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