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

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.

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:

ashlandresourcecenter.com

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.

Rainy Day

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

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.

Bloody Bike Brigade

A while back Jeremy posted a Bloody Bike Brigade video up on Facebook so I thought it would be great to share it here with some others that I found online. Any of you BBB members want to post some stories, videos or photos let me know and I can put them up.

Find more videos like this on Elephant Glide

News, Interviews and Old School Videos

Joe did a quick Q & A with Shad for Questionable Wednesdays. Check it out on the Goods BMX Blog.

Ride BMX has a nice video from the Old School Reunion that went down at Woodward last weekend. Looks like it was a great weekend. You can find more videos and photos on Jared Souney’s website. Would love to do a road trip down there next year.

From old school to new school here’s some footage from KOG Round 1. Great stuff.

Finally don’t forget the Seattle Jam is only a month away. You can find more info on Global-Flat.

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