EUGENE BMX SCENE

Indoor Bmx

2011-11-18T12:55:00.001-08:00

The indoor bmx track is back in action. Racing Saturday, Sunday and practice Wednesdays. Check the Emerald valley bmx Facebook page for times and dates as it will be running a limited schedule until after the new year.

Backwoods boosters!

2011-09-30T07:13:00.000-07:00

Playing in the Backwoods :: Matt & Nathan from Nathan Sykes on Vimeo.

Trail Jam

2011-09-08T18:00:00.000-07:00

This has been an awsome year at the trails! Lot's of super fun sessions and some new faces making regular appearances. Let's end it on a high note. See you there! Special thanks to all the sponsors and extra thanks to Shad at Goods Bmx. Email me at backwoodstrails@gmail.com for more info.

Shaping up to be an epic season

2011-06-24T12:58:00.000-07:00

I don't think we even had any runs in last year at this time due to all the late rain. Summer didn't start until after the official calander day. This year things are so much better. It didn't look to promising for locals due to injuries plauging many riders this year but the youngin's is steppin they game up. JC locals Nick, Johnny, Mitch, and Trevor have been out frequently and now they are rocking brakes they are quickly working their way down the big line. I expect they all will make it through everything soon. Stoked to see new trail riders on the come up. Last year we only had a handful of regulars at the trails, this year it has been common to have 8-9 riders a day coming through.
Tex Diesel shot some photos of Sykes getting his boost on yesterday. Click the link to check out more.

Father's day weekend

2011-06-24T12:01:00.000-07:00

What a weekend. Marcus and I drove back to Butte Montana to meet up with his Mom so he can spend the next month with her in North Dakota. We had planned to hit up some skateparks along the way but unfortunately the rain followed us all the way from Oregon and kept us off the bikes. We still stopped and tortured ourselves checking out what we were missing out on. We still made it to Butte in just over 12 hours.

Irrigon, Oregon

Captain Cradle foiled by the rain in Missoula.

I was pretty excited about the fact that I got to see both kids on Father's day since I haven't seen my daughter since November.

After saying our goodbyes I headed out to make the most of the drier weather and check out the Butte skatepark. Early on a Sunday the park was empty. It had kind of a weird street set up and a couple pool inspired bowls. No bikes. I ignored that rule and took a few runs in the larger bowl, but the high elevation got me winded quick so I didn't stay long.

Butte, MT

It was still wet looking in Missoula so I didn't bother stopping on the way back and motored on to Spokane. Trying to find directions for the Spokane park I discovered I missed an opportunity to session in Idaho at the Coeur d'Alene park. Still sessioning in three different states in one day was a new record for me. Spokane was a fun park, composed of mostly below ground bowls and a snake run that flowed well.

Spokane park.

The Umatilla cowboy brought back memories of a road trip long ago to Nelson, BC Canada for a Contest.

Irrigon, Oregon had the park I was most looking forward to riding. It's a cool set up with a full pipe completely open on one end and capsuled on the other with a door to carve over. 300 miles from home by yourself kind of makes one a bit hesitant to try certain things and the carve over the door was one of those. Next time. I still had fun even holding back a bit, better than braking myself off and being stranded so far from home.

What a difference a day makes.

A pretty good Father's day, I got lot's of text messages from people wishing me happy Father's day, rode parks in three states, and got surprised by the wife with sexy photo's she took with my bike. Stoked. Maybe I'll post a couple later, still waiting on digital copies.

Bad news, good news

2011-06-15T22:32:00.000-07:00

Harvest trails in their prime.

Harvest today.

As so often happens with trail spots Harvest trails are no more. This was the third and best effort for trails in this location but once again met the same fate as the previous attempts. Always a bummer to see so much time and hard labor go down in just a few hours. On a happier note, the trails we do still have are getting more lines dialed in. Our favorite San Diego transplants were out dialing in the new over/under. Paul takes the over while Garret and his newly healed(?) elbow takes the under. Thanks to Tex Diesel for the photos.

Trails 2011

2011-06-12T11:52:00.000-07:00

This Photo is from April 2008. This is right before the major transformation of the main line top to bottom. The newly thrown landing you see on the right was the eventual inspiration to shift the line right and make the left hip bigger to line you up for the long jumps down the hill after. Crazy thinking about the amount of dirt that has been moved since this photo and just how shitty everything looks in comparison to today. As you can see by the photos below things are already popping on the old lines. All the new stuff is getting there but still needs some work. Hit me up and get your dig and ride on.

Dan Wrightington flings some limbs.

David Lawrence turndown.

Paul A. gets his grab on.

Mean mugging an x-up.

Hit up texdiesel.com to check more pics.

Updownsideness

2011-06-01T20:00:00.000-07:00

Aussies. WTF? Guess they are just used to being upside down and backwards (note the brake lever). Triple Flips. WTF? Just met Jose Janez in April (first backflip on a bmx), now some thirty years later Jed Mildon steps it up. Think it will take another 10 years before we see a quad? Check it.

World's First BMX Triple Backflip - Watch more Funny Videos

I'll second that....

2011-05-31T21:49:00.000-07:00

Drive by iphone photo of a sign In someones backyard in South Eugene. I'm sure it's directed at a different kind of gardener, but should be the dirt jump farmers credo. Any out of town folk that are interested in coming lend a hand but don't have contact info email me at backwoodstrails@gmail.com. We could use all the help we can get.

So I got this bitchin' wheelbarrow...

2011-05-22T11:59:00.000-07:00

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

Big thanks to the guys from Black Rock Mountain Bike Association for donating the cash for the skid steer rental. We moved quite a bit of dirt with emphasis on lines for beginner to intermediate skill levels, but designed to be fun enough to keep everyone entertained. If you can't have fun at the trails this summer you have issues. Serious issues. Unfortunately many of the locals have sustained injuries that have them sidelined and as the weather dries out and heats up the dirt is as well and getting tougher to move and shape. The old lines are damn near ready for riding, we have been sessioning the first few a bit and things are getting fast. So here is my plea for help, come down grab a shovel and pitch in and help get everything rolling. Mostly shaping and packing as all the dirt has been piled at the ready by the skid steer. Throw some shovels full and help ride in the old stuff. Backwoods out.

Not your typical day of digging...

2011-04-26T19:13:00.000-07:00

When I'm dancing dirty

2011-04-15T11:55:00.000-07:00

Like Patrick Swayze...

Thanks to Shad for exposing me to these guys. I'll never be the same.

Trip edit

2011-04-14T15:06:00.000-07:00

Anthony made this edit of some of the trip action.

10 Guys In A Van – 2011 Old School BMX Reunion Trip to Woodward West. from AB on Vimeo.

the "TRIP" concluded

2011-04-14T12:55:00.000-07:00

After lunch the MegaRamp was opened up for sessioning. Most people headed up on the hill to at least watch what went down. After filling out a seven page waiver you could set foot on the massive new structure. Safety was a big concern and those that looked too squirrelly were cut off. Boozedawg was one of those booted after blowing off the pedals on a sketchy attempt. Shad gave it a few tries but decided it wasn't for him and was content to watch. My first run at it I think I was almost half way up the roll in. I wasn't sure how the lip was going to feel and wanted to feel it out. It felt good and so on following runs I slowly worked my way higher till I was landing on the top right before the "box" started angling to the landing. Shea Nyquist was the first person to clear it after pedaling about six times down the roll in. He overshot by quit a bit, but it was then I realized I would have to pedal at it to make it. Lance Mosley wasn't down with tagging so he went for it first try and got bucked by the lip and ejected. After seeing him, Matt Mardesetch, and Ryan Nyquist bail it was even harder not to be nervous. I tried not to look down the roll in too much while waiting my turn and on my next try I took three pedals thinking it would be enough to clear but not overshoot. Wrong! I cleared the flat on top for the first time but hit a small slant a bit over a bike length long before the landing and then bounced a ways down the landing. Oooooohs from the crowd watching and an increased heart rate. Scary! I was determined not to let the opportunity pass me by to do this and headed back up for another go. More pedals this time and I made it to the landing but pitched forward a bit too much and landed foot down. More OOOooohs and heart pounding! Next go I stuck it clean and was content to call it quits. All and all there were about seven people, including myself,f that cleared it. Check that off my bucket list! I headed back to down the hill to ride with Marcus and missed all the big tricks. Mosley flipped it, Birdwell superman seat-grabbed it, and Ryan Nyquist 360'd it.

Not sure who took this pic but you can check out more here.

Damn that looks big! Cell photo Scott Hagnas.

The rest of the day we spent riding ourselves into exhaustion. Riley worked on some backflips and got some on the resi ramp. I finally sacked up and 360'd the box jump. I was probably more stoked on that then the MegaRamp. It's something I should do without hesitation but over the past few years my confidence with spinning has been at an all time low. Thanks Woodward for the confidence boost.

After the session ended there was an after party in the lodge. Free food, free beer and bmxers is always a great recipe for good times. Dave Nourie, Anthony, and a couple other flatlander's put on a show in the bar. Dave is quite the showman. When the two kegs ran dry and the bar closed up a group of us moved on to one of the rooms. The room stay was short lived after the occupants realized that if they wanted their room to be inhabitable, the party better continue elsewhere. The whole first floor of the lodge was awoken by everyone looking for someone else's room to wreck. I don't think a door or window was missed by someone banging on it. No more party animals, so we hung out in the parking lot where Jeremy and Boozedawg kept us laughing with their drunken antics. Ben Ward gave me another reason not to have a facebook by posting pics of Jeremy DRUNK on his, resulting in an angry voicemail from the wife wondering why he wouldn't answer the phone when she called to check on him. Too funny. How no one knocked one out Boozedawg is beyond me. He was sac tapping or thumb in the bumming everyone within reach. Quite a few people will remember him after that night for sure! Needless to say we didn't make it up and get on the road by eight as was "planned". We left Woodward around 11 am. The Portland bunch of the crew got home around 5 am the next morning. Quite an unforgettable road trip. Check out the pics below and links for more event coverage.

One of the few times you can say fast and Shad in the same sentence. Shad, fastplant. Photo Jared Souney. Check his coverage here and here.

Boozeplant. Photo Mulligan. Check the Ride coverage here.

Jose Yanez (first person to do flips, Rad Stuntman), Bill Allen (Cru Jones!), Eddie Fiola (duh)!

Boozer, the Hizz Dicks smacker!

The drive home.

The Saga Continues... (day 3 part 1)

2011-04-07T21:54:00.000-07:00

This is where the Flashback goes in our story.

Back to that Hoffman Bikes ad with Mat blasting 20 Ft on that huge quarter. Back to watching the Big Air event debut in the X games, with the current MegaRamp, and half jokingly saying "I wanna jump that!". I never expected to ever even have a remote opportunity to try it. I was taking my full face helmet to Woodward West just in case. Planning out this trip I told Shad I really wanted to at least give it a go. Shad thought there was no way they were even going to let us on it. I hoped he was wrong. I told Riley thinking maybe he would be down to try it.
"You're calling out the MEGARAMP?"
"No, just saying I really want to check it out. It's a box jump."
"But it's the Fucking MEGARAMP dude!"
Wednesday, before his transformation into Boozedawg, Andy called me to let me know they were opening up the MegaRamp on Saturday between 1 and 4 p.m. He of all people was down to try. Thursday when the crew rolled in Shad was excited about it too, but made it clear he wanted to take runs at the quarter but at least wanted to try since it was a box jump. Riley just laughed at us and said we would see when we got there.
"It's the fucking MEGARAMP!"

Friday night after checking in Captain Cradle was beat and called it a night. Fresno wore him out enough to quit thinking about riding Woodward for the first time in the morning. Boozedawg, unchecked, spreads his brand of havoc upon the lodge.

Ran into this guy on the way to our room.

I was in the lodge bar with Eric and Jeremy trying to catch up with Ben Ward when Shad waved me over. He was talking to Woodward resident pro, Coco Zurita, about the MegaRamp. Coco told us in his Chilean accent that the biggest thing to overcome was the long ride down the roll in to the lip. So much time to get in your head and blow your confidence. You're going so fast downhill on skatelite that there is no way to really back out once you get going and the long approach allows for plenty of time for doubt. Stay confident, stay relaxed, no quick or panicked movements. No problem. Sounds good for something I have still yet to see in person.

In the morning Riley made sure Mac's bike was unpacked and reassembled and woke us up so Mac could get down to the park early. Most of the crew was up and pumped up Captain Cradle to give Boozedawg yet another run for his money. We had about a 50/50 split on those who had been before and those who had not. I got to see what I must have looked like rolling into Woodward for the first time. Screw Disneyland, for my money Woodward is the happiest place on earth.

The morning session most of us took it fairly easy, nibbling around loosening up, trying to make sure our old tired bones would make it through the day. Anthony and Joe headed for the Art Park in the Hanger to ride Flatland with the rest of the old scuffers. Shad, Pizza, and ODB sessioned the new Backyard mini. Last year it was still under construction. I was surprised to find myself sessioning the Enterprise with the Captain and having fun. Last year it had confused and frustrated me and I borderline hated it. The difference a year makes. From there I also finally got a glimpse on the hillside of the other major addition since last year.

to be continued...

Traveling Music!

2011-04-07T21:42:00.000-07:00

Thanks to Shad this was stuck in our heads for most of the trip. Watch this or you might get a cooch contusion.

Day 2: A Villain and a Superhero

2011-04-05T20:00:00.000-07:00

Friday, day two we woke up early especially for how late we went to bed. Kind of hard to sleep through the sounds of Aaron Huff putting in work for too long. He was in the warehouse as usual at 5 AM and we were up by 8. Dave Nourie and Juan Carlos had met us late in the night and shared in the generosity of our accommodations. Big thanks to Huff for allowing twelve stinky dudes to cramp up his space to sleep. If you're not riding a Solid, chances are you should be, go here and buy one. We loaded up our sleeping bags and waited for Rob Jenson to show up. He was joining Dave and Carlos in their car to head down to Fresno and Woodward. While we waited Boozedawg was in full effect. A pint of Sailor Jerry's and countless beers on the way down and on into the night at Solid turned into beers in the morning. Boozedawg uses a loud voice and Sailor Jerry's breath to spread misery to any within the van.

On the way to Fresno silly stories and the team Schralp video that was, according to Shad, to have footage of Fresno's park helped pass the time on the drive. Turns out after watching it, there is not. World traveler and We The People team rider Chester Blacksmith's international sex stories, with photographic evidence, also kept us entertained. Playstation's, TV's, laptops and cell phones were not anything I ever had on road trips as a kid. Sure are nice to have now. On a pit stop Boozedawg warned me that Jeremy had started a nut slapping game and I should be on high alert. I asked him if he knew the capital of Thailand and gave him the answer. BANGKOK! Right in his! Heavy laughter followed by a hand over the goods for protection. As they say, "Paybacks a BITCH!", and I got mine. I thought I was covered up but Boozedawg came in the van swinging and doubled me over. Onward to Fresno with everyone worried about their sack.

In the van watching Team Schralp.

If you haven't made the trip to Fresno I highly recommend it. A huge concrete park that is BIKES ONLY! You can tell by the size of everything and the obstacles you don't normally see in skate parks that it was designed with bikes in mind. Boozedawg had never set tire in a cradle before and made it his goal to loop it. After a bit he had made a very respectable level of upside down. The rest of us worked out some lines and watched local shredder and Kink Flow Rider Chad Osburn destroy the park. Fresno was HOT! Almost 90 degrees hot, and coming from rainy Oregon made it a little hard to adjust. Riley and I ducked out for some shade, a drink, and a quick rest. Coming back Dave Nourie told me I needed to hurry back and check out my son. I panicked for a second thinking he was hurt but he told me he was fine but fully looping the 19' cradle. Stoked we pedaled back to check out the action. Everyone started yelling at me to check out Mac and he dropped in and started cranking! I was nervous because he was hauling ass and when we had got there he was barely making it over half way up. I about dropped a load when I saw how high he got! The boy wonder was born! He will be forever after known as "Captain Cradle". A 13 year old had just robbed Boozedawg of his glory! The crew made sure to let me know I had a short time before my kid would pass me by in the skills department. Marcus made sure to ask me how it felt to be outdone by a thirteen year old. My response was that I wasn't sure yet but to make sure to ask everyone else because I wasn't the only one. Damn Kids!

Fresno Bike Park

Besides a crazy bike park the city of Fresno is kind of gnarly. Driving to find the park we saw streets piled with garbage for blocks. Turns out it was an annual cleanup but that, combined with poor neighborhoods, gave us a creepy vibe. We thought we were going to see a murder when we witnessed a dude rolling a Jeep Cherokee on 24's worth more than it, hit an equally gangster looking dude in a crosswalk. Looks like after some words they worked it out and no one died. A Wall mart stop for some supplies made us quickly realize how much of a minority we were in those parts. Some threatening comments at the burrito joint we ate dinner somewhat confirmed 10 white dudes weren't a common site and maybe none too welcome. We skipped town and headed to the promised land. Woodward West. We rolled into the lodge at Woodward around 11 PM. After checking in most of us took a shower and headed to the bar downstairs to catch up with friends already in attendance.

To be continued....

Day one

2011-04-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

So the crew is Shad Johnson, Chester Blacksmith, Jeremy Davis, Riley Peetz, Eric Jenson, Joe Lumina, Anthony Tanglin, Andy McIntosh, Marcus Walter and Frank Walter. All of us crammed in the big ass rental van. The vans pretty dialed we have TV, and a PS2 so bmx videos and video games fill in the boredom of the drive. Left my house around 9:30 and made first stop in Myrtle Creek to ride the park. Fun session, nothing to heavy going down but the good weather made things really nice. Got Marcus and Andy to carve over the tunnel opening after some heckling. Marcus got our heart rates up on his first try not quite making it and hopping in the last part and clipped rear wheel and blew off the pedals. By the time we left he had it on lock. Next stop was Talent after a crappy lunch at DQ. Road trip diet. Talent used to seem so big but with all the new parks that are so much bigger it felt small now. 5 years can really change your perspective. Still another fun session in shorts and a t-shirt. Dialed. Andy and I were joking about not knowing how many In and Out burgers were between Eugene and Woodward but traveling with Shad we would find out. First one was in Redding our last stop before arriving at the Solid Bikes warehouse in Sacremento around 2 am to crash on the floor. Big thanks to Aaron Huff for free lodging. Next stop is Fresno bike park and onto Woodward.

Giddy as a school girl!

2011-03-31T07:47:00.000-07:00

Today is the day! Impatiently waiting on Shad and the van full of the rest of the crew to pick us up. Headed on down to Woodward West for the Old guy jam. Not sure 100% who all is rolling down with us in the van. Some people were maybe going maybe not. Guess when they show I'll know and post a list of old fools rolling down. Should be a blast. Hitting a few parks, Myrtle Creek, Talent, and Ashland, on the way down. Guess the plan is stay with Solid Bikes tonight and get up early hit the bike park in Fresno Friday morning and on to Woodward. Stoked. For all of you not making it, sorry so sad, I'll keep you posted on the trip over the next few days.

WTF II

2011-03-18T09:49:00.000-07:00

Positive Peetz posted this gem up on the Corvallis/Albany BMX Trails site in response to the fixie post I posted a while back. A big WTF for this one. "I can sit cooler than you!" as a sport? Will NO SITTING signs replace NO SKATEBOARDING signs if this catches on? Had to repost this in case you missed it.

In case you had any doubts...

2011-03-18T08:46:00.000-07:00

Yeah it's been quite a while but we still here. Not a whole lot going on with all the wet weather. Impatiently waiting for the AARP bmx jam down at camp Woodward West the first weekend of April. Stoked. I went last year but since then they have added quite a bit of new terrain, so looking forward to checking it out and getting in a solid weekend of riding. And to keep the theme going here, if you had any doubts that Shad has his finger firmly planted on the pulse of BMX... He managed to somehow find the picture below of me at last weekends Redline Cup qualifier racing in the 30+ open MONEY class. My fat ass couldn't pedal fast enough to keep up with the big wheelers and didn't even make the main. I did have fun though making them nervous diving to the inside in the first corner. Click on over to Goods online store and buy something. Support those who support the sport. Shad's been doing that for the nearly 20 years I've known him and even before that. Also check out James Thrash's photobucket for more Oregon racing photos.

Um?.... Yeah...

2011-02-18T17:42:00.000-08:00

Why not just ride a bmx bike? This makes no sense to me.

iMiNUSD RIDES SF from iMiNUSD on Vimeo.

Nice Weather + Good Session = Great Photos

2011-01-31T21:07:00.000-08:00

Dan hit me up Saturday about wanting to shoot some photos at the park in the morning. I met up with him at 10 the next morning, he was the only one at the park. I had to laugh at him and remind him most BMXer's don't get up that early on a weekday let alone the weekend. The weather was awesome for a January day and quit a few locals rolled in for a good session. Dan clicked away capturing the action and yelled his critiques when the tricks didn't match his expectations for his photos. Couple pics to sample below but be sure to check out his site to see the rest here.

Crossover kid!

2011-01-27T12:54:00.000-08:00

We headed up to practice at the Salem indoor moto track at the fairgrounds last night for Marcus to get his roost on. He hasn't had much time on the bike as of late, the last time on a track was In September I believe. He also hasn't had much track time since switching from his four stroke 50 to the two stroke 65. He has been improving steadily but has usually been timid and slowly pushes himself to new comfort limits. We arrived at the track and did a walk through checking out the track before practice started. The arena is fairly small making for a tight track. I pointed him out a few sections that I thought he should push himself on. A triple step up, step down had a good run up and told him he should at least jump up the first step and a couple tables out of corners that were short enough even with little run up to try clearing. The rhythm section had a tall double into three small whoop style doubles. I was a little nervous for him with regard to the rhythm. He has had very little experience riding tight obstacles like that and the tight proximity of the corral fence along side the track and likely hood of "whiskey throttle" made me worry he might crash. He was in the first practice and the track was still freshly plowed and his typical timid approach got him around the track slowly at first but his lap times quickly became noticeably shorter. He even jumped the step up by the end of the round. Stoked! We have been racing BMX steadily lately and I'm not certain that's what has helped boost his confidence but I'm sure it hasn't hurt. In the second round he continued jumping the step and started consistently jumping one of the two tables. He also started jumping the first of the small whoop doubles in the rhythm after single, singling over the bigger double. He also started attempting the next double. Super stoked! By the third round he was tired and not sure he wanted to ride but went out again any way. He finally jumped the other table with the shortest run up but then crashed on the other looping out getting dragged along into the dirt. I figured he was tired and done then for sure. To my surprise he got up took a few more laps and even double, double, doubled out of the rhythm. Ecstatic! The above clip is one of his earlier attempts. Filming with my iphone was difficult with limited track access and poor angles so excuse the quality.

Portland Trip

2011-01-23T18:05:00.000-08:00

Some of the locals headed up north for some riding while we have a break in the weather. I didn't get to make it but Dan headed up and documented the shenanegans behind the lens. Beevo for as long as he has lived around here had never ridden Burnside before. Popped that cherry. Burnside and Tigard both were sessioned and Dan got some good pics check them out at Diesel's World here. Sounds like he will post more in the Albums section later after he geeks out, tweaking them in Photoshop.

3 Bmxers are out of the closet!

2011-01-23T17:23:00.000-08:00

So... not quit as suggestive as that sounds, but cleaning out some things I found a bunch of old mags in a closet. Three of them I thought needed sharing as they brought back some good memories. The first is a rare print ad from Solid Bikes featuring none other than little brother, Eric Walter. Eric had been denied entry into Canada on the team road trip and was expressing his thoughts on the matter. Look at him, can you blame them? Ha! This was in issue #4 fourth quarter 2000 of BMX Action that would later become Faction BMX mag.

This next one is none other than Riley Peetz on the August-September #14 issue of Faction BMX. Fastplant, Churchhill.

The last on is Justin Inmans February 2003 Ride BMX cover. Gnarly Fufanu, Burnside. This photo doesn't do this trick justice. See it in person and it's a whole different monster.

Know any millionaires?

2011-01-10T10:39:00.000-08:00

Surfing the Skate Eugene site I learned that less than half of the $870,000 needed has been raised to construct the new park. Large portions of this park will be covered due to its location under the I-105 bridge into downtown Eugene. Check out the design here. Take note of the lines representing the bridge and how most of the park will be under its shelter. There are also lights already in place that will keep this open later on these short winter days. Buy lotto tickets, hit up your rich friends and lets get this thing done!

2010 Photo's

2011-01-10T10:09:00.000-08:00

Two of my favorite photog's have posted up some of thier favorite photos's from 2010. Check out Jared Souney's photo's here and Dan Wrightington's here. Make sure to check out Dan's album section for a bunch of photos from the 2010 trail season. Also check out the photo's of the Jam for Nathan Sykes Birthday here. There are a shit ton more of those in his album section as well.

Winter BMX?

2011-01-10T09:07:00.000-08:00

Haven't been on the bike much lately. Hence the lack of posts. Between crappy weather and a nasty cough and head cold it has been a struggle to find time to ride. Finally feeling better the dry but cold weather we have had lately has at least presented a chance to do some riding. Marcus and I spotted the full pipe pictured above on the way to the skatepark after I picked him up from school. A long walk in through damp, muddy fields and through a few barbed wire fences we ignored the ominous "No Trespassing" signs to check these things out. Tight painted metal tranny combined with the condensation made for a surface that was impossible to ride. The crane was sitting next to these looking like the water tank these will make up will be assembled soon so a chance to go back better prepared to dry them out is unlikely. Oh well. Sometimes the shade missions pay out, sometimes not. Unfortunately the park was a bust as well. All north facing transitions that don't get any sun had only just thawed out and were still very wet. Half of the park was wet and slick. Still dinking around on what was rideable was fun anyway. Just glad to be back on two wheels. Guess I have to rally some folks to come ride the unused indoor mini ramp in my shop. You would think that more people would be looking for a dry spot to session but so far no one has hit me up. After one of, if not the best trail seasons in recent memory I have no motivation to ride mini by myself. Speaking of trails, head over to Corvallis/Albany BMX Scene and see how you can help them out with working out a plan with the city of Albany for new trails. It will be a long hard road going through all the red tape it will take to get trails sanctioned by the city but if it works out it could mean good things. Think 9th Street in Austin. Good luck guys. Just glad that the city is considering anything at all after this summers tragedy . Rest in peace Luke. We'll never forget you. For now I guess I'll have two settle for the indoor bmx track to get my dirt fix now that they have started running again after the short off season that follows the Grands. It's been fun even though I went down trying to make a pass for second this weekend. Riley, I think you need to come down and renew the old on track rivalry we had back in day and get your kid racing. What ya think? Definitely hit me up for some hate ramp sessions while it's still there. This will likely be its last winter. Here's a clip of this last summer, hope it motivates some people to come throw some dirt to make this summer at the Backwoods better than last.

End of the Season Jam at Backwoods Trails from Tom Lyons Media on Vimeo.

Indoor Bmx track update.

2010-11-28T22:33:00.000-08:00

Damn. I went and did it. I couldn't just watch, I had to get out there and do it myself. Just watching Marcus killing it racing, he now has two seconds and two wins in as many races, I had to get back on the track. I ended up in a 2-4 combined moto with a full gate in the main and pulled out a third. Not bad for fat and out of shape and my first race back. Calling out the rest of you old guys that used to race! Get off your ass this wet winter and come ride the track. You might even have fun!

Flash Back Jacks!

2010-11-28T22:02:00.000-08:00

If you haven't been to the Goods Bmx blog and seen the recent Flashback Fridays you should check them out. Shad has been putting up old photos on Fridays, his last three have brought back lots of old memories. This weeks was of Shad check it here! A week ago was of me, check it here! And I believe my brother was the subject two weeks prior. Check it here! Then go give Shad some love at theGoods online store. Here is a few of the photos.

Shad: Frontflip attempt on the bridge jump at the 30(r.i.p.)

Nac over the Pit Double at Emerald Valley BMX

Eric: Flat at the Grotto

After 30 years salvation comes to Eugene!

2010-11-28T21:48:00.000-08:00

One of my first memories of Bad Religion was Mark Murphy's section in the first Standard video to "Give You Nothing". That was around 1992? They have been been around for quite a while but Thursday November 18th was the first time playing in Eugene and my first time seeing them live. This tour comemorates 30 years of Bad Religion. For a bunch of old guys they fucking rocked. Great show, nuff said.

Your Bmx Blog Fix.

2010-11-28T21:35:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the lack of posts lately, maybe this will help. Check out jebikes.com. It's your one stop spot for a ton of different bmx related blogs. They have a list of 185+ top bmx blogs so that should keep you busy for a few hours when I haven't posted anything. They will be listed in the friends links on the side of this site for easy navigation.

Burnside Birthday!

2010-11-09T18:55:00.002-08:00

One of Oregons oldest and most famous skateparks turned 20 years old this year! Haven't been there in a while but this pic of the new addition and this one of Snotty over at Jared Souney's site sure make me want to visit again soon!

Indoor Bmx

2010-11-07T21:05:00.000-08:00

Weird. I post a clip of a bmx track and next thing I know.... Saturday I just finished watching my Ducks destroy the Huskies after a somewhat scary sloppy start to the game. I was in a good mood trying to figure out what chore I wanted to do after being lazy watching football when I got a text from my brother Eric. He was in town at my Mom's house and he my son Marcus, who was there visiting also, had gone riding. Mom's is right next to the Fairgrounds so they went to see what was up with the indoor bmx track. After trying a few doors they found one open and the track was built up and pretty dialed in. They ended up talking to the track Director and found out it was the opening day. Next thing you know Mac's got a membership and is signed up to race. Boom. Text message from him read: Got Mac a membership and he is going to race at 4:30. Well, chores were quickly neglected and I headed in to watch him race. I raced for a few years in my day but haven't been to the track in quite some time, at least not during a race. Saturday at the track was a real nostalgic moment, there was even a 20 inch class in my age group. The track looked pretty good and got me thinking about maybe racing a bit this winter to stay on the bike more. Marcus did pretty good, and looked smooth even on an 18" that he is quickly outgrowing, a fact made even more obvious on the track. He finished second racing intermediates, not bad. Any other old guys want to come keep it old school and race me on platforms in jeans, long sleeve t-shirt, rocking a pro-tech? Here is a clip of Mac jumping the "dirt jump". This is the biggest double he's cleared to date. Next spring he better man up and hit the trails he could obviously take to it.

Damn! Skills!

2010-11-04T22:02:00.000-07:00

This makes me want to dig more race style rythem this winter.

Anthem II Trailer

2010-11-04T21:31:00.000-07:00

Many of you younger riders were around 3-5 years old when the first Anthem video dropped, so you might not be familiar. Dialed video wtih lots of trail footage. Looks like the second is going to be a banger as well. Peep the trailer.

ANTHEM II trailer from Stew Johnson on Vimeo.

Dog Pound Halloween Jam

2010-11-01T21:55:00.000-07:00

Halloween jam at Curb Dogs - More BMX Videos

Well the Halloween Jam was a success. I want to thank everyone that drove from out of town to come and ride. We had a very nice turn out. It was very crazy have to switch the days and then switch them back. . . but in the end it all worked out. The cops still dropped by as promised, but where super friendly and we just invited them on in! I want to thank Tyson Copeland from "Drop in Productions" for the web edit. There may be more videos and pictures posted later. . . but for now, ENJOY!

-Nathan Sykes

Albany Jam Pics!

2010-10-31T18:42:00.001-07:00

Dan over at Diesel's World. finally came through with some pics from the Albany trail jam. Good times! Thanks again to Riley and the other locals for putting on a kick ass jam.

Keenan lays one FLAT!

Huggies proves he can turn down anything. Even the big wheel.

Yours truely getting geeked on the tweak.

Blake??? tuck no hander

Chris Aitken. KA-LICKED!

Ben Hucke Steez

Diesel's World

2010-10-27T22:11:00.000-07:00

Check out Dan Wrightington aka Tex Diesel's new site Diesel's World. Peep the albums section for a bunch of kick ass photos from this summers trail sessions. Word.

Luke Shirt from Pulpit Clothing

2010-10-27T21:39:00.000-07:00

Pulpit Clothing has released a memorial shirt with proceeds benifiting the Luke Esgate Memorial Fund. Order yours here! Available black or white. Check em out. Shred in peace bro!

Late Notice!

2010-10-26T19:18:00.000-07:00

Video premier this thursday! Chet called and let me know there will be a parts raffle and all proceeds will go to benefit the Luke Esgate Memorial Fund. Go see Chet rip in his new video part and help out all at once! Good times.

Dog Pound Halloween Jam

2010-10-23T23:32:00.001-07:00

Information:

Curb Dogs 2010 "DOG POUND HALLOWEEN JAM"

Date: Oct. 29th
Time: 8:00 pm - ___________
Location: Dog Pound Ramps (Marcola) For directions or any info. please call Nathan Sykes at (541)-232-7819

Please, please, please!!!! Bring a Costume.

PRIZES:
Best Costume
Best Wreck
Best STEEZ

Also, there will be a donation bucket available to anyone who would like to give to Luke's family in this time. He is missed by all and this is a huge shock to the BMX world. All are love goes out to his family. So please, if you feel the desire to give, bring anything you can to help his family in this time. Thank you.

Nathan Sykes.

Area 51 Trail Jam

2010-10-23T22:44:00.000-07:00

That Saturday was a great time and how I hope to remember Luke. A kid that couldn't be happier to spend the day shredding on his bike. Thanks to Riley Peetz and all the locals for throwing another kick ass trail jam to end out the season. We have all been figuring that given the tragedy the following day that it spelt certain doom for the future of Area 51. A representative from the city of Albany was in attendance at the memorial and spoke to Luke's father and Riley about possibly keeping the trails but moving them to a more prominent location Bryant Park, a possible motivation for the move being accessibility in emergency situations. Stoked that they are open to the idea of keeping them but we may need to step up and help the locals convince them that keeping them where they are would be a better memorial to Luke and safer from damage that would be caused by increased exposure. I'll keep in touch with Riley and update info on this as it comes in. Plans are underway for some friends to erect a memorial at the trails Sunday afternoon.

Luke Remembered

2010-10-23T21:33:00.000-07:00

Today was Luke's memorial, an afternoon spent remembering and sharing memories of a person who will be greatly missed by all those who knew or met him. Sitting in the church packed to standing room only capacity one could see that you're not just a splash in the pond of life but also the ripples touching everything around it. Here is a young man that with only 17 years of life left an obvious impression on everyone around him. Today made me proud to be part of the bmx community and bike community in general seeing the outpouring of support for Luke and his family. Check out an edit of Luke doing his thing on his bike this summer here.

S.I.P.
Luke "Scooby" Esgate
Aug. 11, 1993 - Oct. 17, 2010

Lucas Esgate Memorial

2010-10-20T18:53:00.001-07:00

Funeral plans are coming together.

There will be a viewing Friday, October 22nd from 4-7 PM at West Lawn Funeral Home in Eugene for Lucas Lee Esgate "Scooby' who died October 17th in Albany, OR from a bicycle accident. The Memorial Service will be Saturday, October 23, at The Elmira Church of Christ on Warthen Road, in Elmira at 2 PM.

Memorial Contributions can be made to the Lucas Esgate Memorial Fund at Siuslaw Valley Bank in Veneta.

Fallen Comrade

2010-10-19T18:57:00.001-07:00

I got the news of this weekends tragedy in true ironic fashion. Walking out of the new Jackass 3D movie filled with sketches of people intentionally causing themselves bodily harm I turned my phone on to a barrage of messages from Dan Wrightington. No details just "Call me back". I did and quickly learned what had happened. Luke Esgate and Nate had gone back to session the Area 51 trails the day after a jam many people, myself included, attended and had a great day of riding. Specific details are unknown to me at this time but Luke apparently overshot the second set in the big line crashed hit his head and went into seizures. He was taken to the hospital but his injuries were to severe and he past away. Luke had been wearing his helmet the day before and I am only assuming he was wearing it on Sunday. The irony of watching people hurt themselves intentionally for my amusement became overwhelming. I can't watch "Scarred" on MTV because I don't want to think about what might happen if something goes wrong. Most of us push those thoughts of consequences from our heads. You have to. You can't dwell on what if and do what we do. If you've been riding long enough you see or bear the scars of injuries. Most of us wear them like a badge of honor for adversity overcome and hop back on the steel horse for another go at it. None of us expect to pay the ultimate price doing what we do. None of us would jump off a second story roof to our head but that's about the equivalent of what we do at times. Everyone was talking about T.J. Lavin, his crash and being in a coma. Mike Aitkin had to recover from similar injuries, yet most of us still won't wear a helmet. Maybe the one thing we can get out this tragedy is to be safer. Strap on a helmet. Luke we will miss you buddy. Keep the trails ready homie cause you never know when the next one of us will join you for a session in the afterlife.
-Frank Walter-

Sent from my iPhone

Old School!

2010-07-30T12:54:00.001-07:00

Almost forgot this was going to happen. I had heard about it at the Woodward old school reunion but it had slipped my mind. Haro Team 25th anniversary jam hosted by Dave Nourie in Ashland Oregon. Some serious bmx legends will be in attendance and should be an awesome time. Learn your roots youngsters! Without some of these guys bmx wouldn't be where it is today and you could all be on rollerblades. Saturday, August 14th. Don't miss it!

Another Web Edit

2010-07-30T12:18:00.000-07:00

Tom dropped this banger yesterday of some more of the action from last weekend. Check it.

The Home Invasion Jam from Tom Lyons Media on Vimeo.

More Jam pics!

2010-07-27T23:49:00.001-07:00

Dr. J. Sequential 3.

Nathan. One foot invert.

Daylan. Stylish Nac.

Roman. One handed flatty.

Home Invasion!!!

2010-07-27T21:29:00.000-07:00

Wow! Where to start? An epic weekend after so much hard work. I feel like there was finally payoff. I started digging these trails in 1998. So much has changed since then. Even in the last two years the whole main line was moved to resolve spacing and alignment issues. OG shovel workers include Riley Peetz, Forest Burke, David Lawrence, Dan Wrightington, and myself. The last couple years has just been Dan, David and myself. This spring we had quite a bit of extra help that got things to where they were for this last weekend. Big shout out to everyone who has put a shovel in their hand and helped out! Thank you much. I was somewhat nervous about the weekend and how many people might show up, if anyone would get hurt, if the jumps would hold up all day to that many people, ect., ect. Hence the Home Invasion Jam name. So stoked on how well things went down. Everyone seemed to really have a good time, the whole vibe was chill and some crazy riding went down. Only a couple minor injuries requiring a few stitches. The youngest rider making it through the hip was 12 and the oldest was 45. Quite the age range. 33 years, my age. Weird. Speaking of weird. Vic Murphy was at my house! Wild. Wasn't expecting one of my all time favorite inspirations to show up for this. Anyways check out Jared Souneys blog for some more pics. Check out some web edits of the action here, here, and here. Thanks to everyone who came out and made this such a good time. Special thanks to Life Cycle bike shop and Volume bikes for the product give aways!

Super Chris

Pauly

Garret gets ready to slide in to home plate

Dr. J spins a BIG 360

Garret Saul Karate kick

More Pics soon!

Trail Jam! July 24th

2010-07-07T22:59:00.001-07:00

Trails Session

2010-07-07T21:59:00.002-07:00

Paul grabbin tire

Nathan tucks and goes for the moon

Tex X-up

David turns one down

Sessions are hitting. The rest of ya'll is missing out. Hit me up.

Finally!

2010-06-19T12:26:00.000-07:00

Skate Eugene has released the final design for the new park under the Washington/Jefferson street bridge. Click here and here to see renderings of the final design.

Dialing in!

2010-06-19T11:40:00.000-07:00

Getting the first run jitters out of the way! Finally the jumps are running and starting to get things figured out.

Dry Weather!

2010-06-12T13:29:00.000-07:00

Glad The sun is finally out to bake in all the hard work. Here are some pics of the progress. Things are looking dialed in this year for sure. Thank you to Dan Wrightington for the photos. We'll be boostin in no time!

Lazy locals not digging at your trails?

2010-06-09T21:58:00.000-07:00

Tired of lazy ass locals who won't dig at your trails. Borrowing a little inspiration from the Chinese the Backwoods Hoods have come up with a damn fine solution!

CHILD LABOR!

Just kidding! Levi and his two munchkins stopped by and played in the dirt with us. These two have earned the right to get some runs in which is a hell of a lot more than I can say for quite a few of you. Big thanks to Jarred from PORTLAND and Riley from CORVALLIS for coming all the way down to help move some dirt. Thanks to Sheldon, Scotty and Paul for helping out as well. Dan, David and myself have been the only ones digging until recently and all the extra help is paying off. Let's get some more help and get everything dialed in so we can ride once the dry weather hits!

Rain Sucks!!????

2010-05-24T22:39:00.000-07:00

The rain may keep us off our bikes but it is helping the trail season shape up well. Sounds like Solame and Albany are coming along and we have been getting things dialed in at the Backwoods. Nathan Sykes, Daylan, Matty,Martin, Scotty, Nate, Chris, and Johnnie, I'm calling you out! Better come get your session on and show your trail skills this year! Don't be pussies! Ditch the concrete and get some dirt on your tires!

Backwoods opening up!

2010-05-10T21:19:00.000-07:00

Ol' "Tex Diesel" aka Dan Wrightington murders the brand new line on the first day. Things are packing in and opening up. Come get some lines in and get some packing done on the rest. Hit me up to head out. Off in the evenings and weekends.

-Frank-

Here is a pic from the top.

ERIC DUNAWAY BIKE CHECK!

2010-04-19T12:38:00.000-07:00

FRAME:Twenty Frenchkiss 21.5 in.
FORK:Odyssey dirt
BARS:S&M XLT 28 wide. ODI longneck grips
STEM:DK
CRANKS:Primo PowerBytes
PEDALS:Primo PCs
SPROCKET:Solid 25t
CHAIN:Shadow halflink
SEAT:Demolition Pivotal
SEATPOST:Macneil -clamp: DK
FRONT HUB:Shadow Rant 36
REAR HUB:Shadow rant 36 9t driver
PEGS:2 of em
RIMS:Odyssey Hazard lite
TIRES:front: KHE mac dirt folding 20x2.1
Rear: Snafu sanford folding 20x2.1
COMPONENTS:front and rear brakes.
MODS:cut seat post

Name: Eric "EMT" Dunaway
AGE: 46
YRS riding: 10
Home town: Anchorage Alaska
OCcupation: Paramedic Douglas County Fire Dist. #2

Top 3 Favorite parks: Tigard-P town
Florence- Florence
Barger- west Eugene
Favorite 5 dudes to ride with: Boogdawg
Dr. Stice
Matty
Martin
Dalyn
I heard you were with Dr. Stice when he reconstructed
his face on the bethel spine, what was that all about?

Seizure-like activity, snorring resperations, retro- grade amnesia, lacerated lip, dental trauma, BIG pool of blood after the ambulance took him. Rest of the session sucked because we had to dodge the pool of blood in the bowl!! But all in all, his face looks better now *

Words of wisdom: The years will go fast! - take care of yourself.

Favorite BMX vid: RAD- when if first came out(damn he's old.) *

Whats your ideal day of riding? 70 deg' temp, clear skies, huge bike park with single parent cougars, looking for their new stud.

JUST A REMINDER!!!

2010-04-19T09:52:00.001-07:00

THIS IS GUNNA GET LOOSE!!! GET UP THER GUY'S AND REPRESENT YOU SCENE!!

Bone Deth Trailer from Tudor Gillham on Vimeo.

THE LONG AWAITED FRANK WALTER BIKE CHECK!!!!

2010-04-16T10:00:00.000-07:00

WELL IT TOOK AWHILE TO DO THIS... SORRY GUY'S!! BUT IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT FEAST YOUR EYES ON A ONE OF A KIND WORK OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, FROM THE GREAT MIND OF FRANK!! THIS GUY HAS BEEN IN THE GAME FOR A LONG TIME NOW, AND IS ONE OF THE REAL OG RIDERS OF OUR SCENE HERE IN EUGENE!! THIS GUY HOLDS IT DOWN WITH SOME DOPE ASS TRAILS AT HIS HOUSE... AND LET'S NOT FORGET THE LEGENDARY HATE RAMP!!! WE WILL BE FOLLOWING THIS UP WITH A FULL STORY WITH FRANK, DAVID, AND TODD. THE GUY'S BEHIND THE IDEA AND BUILD OF NOT ONLY FRANK'S BIKE BUT DAVID'S ALSO(SOON TO COME IN A BIKE CHECK OF HIS OWN) SO ENJOY THE PICS!!

Frame: D Street Cycles "Custom BMX"
Fork: S&M Pitchfork XLT
Headset: Animal Integrated
Stem: S&M Race XLT
Bars: S&M Slam
Grips: ODI Longnecks
Bar Ends: Profile Dog Collar
Brake lever: Colony Transformer
Brake Cable: Yep!
Brakes: Demolition Vulcan
Hubs: Profile Mini SS Hubset with 9T Ti driver and Ti axle
Spokes: Sapim Butted Race
Rims: Alienation Delinquent
Tires: Animal GLH-R
Seat Clamp: Stainless Braze on
Seat Post: Fit Pivotal Seat: Fit P.C.P. Plastic Seat
Cranks: Profile No Boss Crank Arms
Bottom Bracket: Profile Mid w/ GDH Ti Spindle
Sprocket: Profile Spline Drive
Chain: KMC Pintle (half link)
Pedals: Odyssey JC Trailmix

Skatepark Fundraiser!

2010-04-15T21:22:00.000-07:00

I was checking the Skate Eugene site for progress on the new park and came across this flier. Support the new park and show up to this event. All proceeds go towards the construction of the park and the final design will be unveiled there!

PAULS BIKES ON 11TH

2010-04-15T08:38:00.000-07:00

SO YOU MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW BY NOW, BUT HARRY FROM HUTCH'S BIKES IS NOW WORKING AT PAULS BICYCLE WAY OF LIFE. I WENT IN YESTERDAY TO CHECK OUT WHAT THEY HAVE(SEE PIC HAHA)THEY ARE NOT ALL THE WAY SET UP YET BUT THEY HAVE $10,000 DOLLARS IN STOCK OF ALL REALLY GOOD STUFF! SO GO IN AND SAY WHATUP TO DIRTY HARRY AND THE CREW,AND LEND SOME SUPPORT TO A GUY WHO HAS SUPPORTED ALOT OF US FOR SOME TIME NOW

PAUL'S BICYCLE WAY OF LIFE
3870 W. 11TH AVE
EUGENE, OR
(541)343-2250
WWW.BICYCLEWAY.COM

ALSO, HARRY HOOKED ME UP WITH A WILD CHAIN, FROM SPANK (HAHA) THAT IM GUNNA DO A PRODUCT REVIEW ON SOON, SO LOOK OUT FOR THAT!

COME RIDE WITH THE HOMIES!!

2010-04-08T13:14:00.000-07:00

This has been going on every year since the Forest Grove Park was completed, but this is the 4th Annual Version of the Coming Home Jam that I have had a flier for it. Come out and have fun.

There are 5 Classic Events:

1. Rail Jam: Best trick on the rail, real straight forward.

2. Skid Contest: Pedal hard, Pedal fast, lock that tire up and let er rip!

3. Best Trick on/over the Large Volcano: Simple as that. Do it, do it.

4. Long Jump Contest: Go fast and launch out the huge wedge!

5. Best Trick to Flat: Got a sick trick? Let’s see you do it to flat!

Earthquake!

2010-04-06T22:08:00.000-07:00

We also experienced that 7.2 quake while at Odyssey tearing down our bikes for the return flight home. My first quake and it was a pretty good one even over 200 miles away from the epicenter. Felt like airplane turbulence while standing on the ground. Hit up this link
to see a funny iphone vid of Shad making fun of Jamie's reaction.

Make sure to head over to Goods to check Shads photos from the trip.

Old School Weekend

2010-04-06T19:25:00.001-07:00

Here are a couple of videos that do a great job of summing up this weekend. For me this was a surreal experience, like having my bmx life flash before my eyes. Not in a near death sort of way but in a reliving so many experiences and emotions that bmx has brought me over my life. Being around and riding with so many people I have always looked up to and respected and reminiscing with friends old and new. It brought back so many memories and created a bunch of new ones. Jamie Mcparland probably summed it up best when he said, "What other sport do you travel miles away from home and find a place to stay with other participants? What other sport do you actually cheer for your competitors and are stoked when they pull something?" My memory is shady so that's probably not an exact quote but close enough to get his point.

Woodward is an amazing place. I was able to push myself beyond my comfort level a few times and increase my confidence level on my bike in just a couple days. Shad got me to roll in on the vert ramp. Standing on the top of a 13 Ft ramp is intimidating to say the least. Sacked up and rolled in, and even got tires above coping on a few airs. Psyched. Played in the foam pit a little bit. It's kind of a pain in the ass getting out of that thing and there was always a line up. I tried a couple flips but got scared upside down and didn't get around. Oh well, next time. I did however do a couple threes into the foam pit to get my nosedive on and carried that over to the resi box. Biggest threes I've done in a long time, good rotation and didn't get loopy. Good lesson on how much riding is really all mental. All and all a great time even though by the end of the weekend I was so sore I could hardly move. Feeling like an old man after that jam. Many thanks to Ryan, Rachel, and Francis for letting us stay at their house. And thanks to Ben Ward and Odyssey for the van and driving us around. Oh and another HUGE thanks to Jared Sourney for GIVING me a brand new copy of the Freestylin' book that I was able to get autographed by some of my all time favorites like these three:

Mat Hoffman, Dave Nourie, Ron Wilkerson

My favorite thing at Woodward. The Hanger bowl. So fun!

Alvin Mullins 8'

2010-04-01T21:02:00.001-07:00

Alvin Mullins 8', originally uploaded by Frank NW.

Second Session of the day. Alvin Mullins let us ride his ramp. Nice 8' with just a little vert. Shad schooled us. I did ok for a vert ramp. Couple feet out. Dizzy fast. That next tranny came quick. Woodward tomorrow!

Etnies training facility

2010-04-01T20:55:00.001-07:00

, originally uploaded by Frank NW.

Fudger hooking up sessions at all the private parks. Thanks to John Povah for letting us come ride. A bit to street for my style but dialed in a few lines and had a good time. The ledges on the right just beyond Ryan's bike have stairs going down between them and a removable small wedge ramp. Fun up and down lines. Good quarter (even with the pool coping) on bottom left. Fun wall rides, manual pads and a mini against the far back wall. Notice Ryan's arm, hat and his bike. Flopped a ways trying not to hit his elbow after bailing on an up smith to 180 out. Funny pic captured while trying to get an overview of the park.

DVS

2010-04-01T12:38:00.001-07:00

Fun session tonight at the DVS warehouse park. Shad, B-dubs, Jamie,
Ryan Fudger, and myself met Ryans roommate Francis Delapena (scope the
new Ride for a couple bangers from Francis) at the park. They let us
stay after everyone left and lock up when we left. Dialed. Jessie
Whaley and Eddie Cleveland showed up to shred with us after a bit for
a super fun session. Good times.

Odyssey

2010-03-31T15:54:00.001-07:00

Odyssey, originally uploaded by Frank NW.

In Cerritos, CA at Odyssey chillin after unpacking the bikes and
putting them back together. Thanks to Ben Ward for picking up Shad,
Jamie Mcparland, and myself from the airport. Trying to recoup from
the early flight after a late night and decide what to ride first.

Losing my Virginity in So Cal!

2010-03-31T00:21:00.000-07:00

Ok not really. But the last week with the new bike done but waiting on cranks to arrive to complete it has felt like a virgin trapped in a strip club. I can see it! I just can't ride it. Well cranks arrived at Life Cycle yesterday but I was to busy trying to finish a project that helped fund this trip to make it in to finish putting it together. Made it late today just before closing to finished building it. Dialed in the brakes, did a few bunny hops in the shop, weighed it (21lbs 14oz) and tore it down and packaged it up for my flight. Thanks Levi for staying late so I could do all this.

Never has being old felt so great. Headed down to Steve Swopes Old School reunion AKA "The old man jam" at Woodward west and going to pop that cherry. Pics to follow. Stay tuned.

Now it's time to try and get three hours of sleep before I have to head to the airport.

-Frank-

Progress!

2010-03-21T21:43:00.001-07:00

photo.jpg, originally uploaded by Frank NW.

Set up a Flikr acount to post photos from my iphone. Testing it out with this shot of the new frame that much closer to being done. Went and helped braze on cable guides yesterday. Should get coated tomorrow. Stoked!

HAPPY ST PATTY'S DAY!!!!

2010-03-17T01:06:00.000-07:00

THIS ONE'S FOR ALL OUR BROTHERS THAT ARE NOT HERE TO CELEBRATE WITH US!!! ESPECIALLY MY DAD THIS ONES FOR YOU PAPPA COLIN!!!!I MISS YOU!!

Join the Union!

2010-03-13T13:46:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately dirt jumps don't build themselves so the Union could use your help. Spring is on its way, the weather is getting better and the mud is turning to moldable dirt once again. Lots of new lines in the works at the Backwoods. Trying to get some more intermediate and beginner lines going, come grab a shovel and pitch in. Don't be lazy and pretend your bike can't leave concrete. Put the brakes back on and ride some trails this summer!

"SURFIN' FOR THE UGLY BROADS"

2010-03-08T21:19:00.000-08:00

GOT AN E-MAIL FROM DEAN DICKINSON TODAY ABOUT THIS!!! SOUND LIKE A GOOD TIME!!!! GET UP THERE AND REP THE SCENE!!

Alright dudes its here! Bone Deth's "Surfin' For The Ugly Broads" is having a premiere in Portland. Thursday April 22nd at the Clinton Street Theater 2522 SE Clinton ST Portland, Or 97202. 7pm all ages (viewer discretion is advised) 9pm 21 & over. $6 at the door. Bums, babes, monsters, and BMX. Best monster or Cave Babe costume wins a prize. The video also features a TEAM SHRALP section. Side pipe! Whaaaaaaat?!!!

Aside from the Bone Deth feature, a mini BMX documentary on Burnside will open up the show. Presented by Dean Burrito. Including interviews with Shad Johnson, Rich Hirsch, Bruce Crisman and John Bristol.

Spread the word and celebrate Earth Day at the Clinton Street Theater!

Bone Deth Blog:
bonedeth.blogspot.com

Clinton Street Theater Site:
www.clintonsttheater.com

THANKS!

- Dean Dickinson

Bling!

2010-03-03T23:18:00.000-08:00

I owe Levi at Life Cycle Bike Shop big time for this awesome wheel build. It helps having someone with experience beyond just BMX in the bike world to help you find gems like the Sapim double butted spokes lacing these beauties together. I dropped a quarter pound per wheel in weight. He can also get you bmx parts from S&M, Fit, and Animal to name a few.

I have been riding the same basic set up going on six years. No joke. Time for a new whip. My friend Todd Gardner is hooking me up with a custom frame. Dialed. It's been cool getting some hands on experience participating in creating the bike I can't wait to ride. Sorry after dealing with me and my picky ass I don't think he'll do another bmx. If you want a sweet custom fixie, road or Mountain frame hit me up and I'll get you in touch. If you want a custom BMX frame check out Solid or S&M. Here are a couple pics of the frame in progress:

Park design release pushed back.

2010-02-23T12:01:00.000-08:00

Keep a close eye on the Skate Eugene site for info on the meeting to showcase the final design for the new Washington/Jefferson Skatepark. According to Skate Eugene they are still swimming in red tape. A qoute from their site said: "City Parks staff is still working with ODOT to confirm that the final design will meet all of their guidelines". I guess when ODOT approves the design we will finally get to see what's in store.

IM SORRY THERE'S NO ROOM!!

2010-02-16T11:46:00.000-08:00

WEB EDIT!!!

2010-02-13T13:26:00.000-08:00

BIG THANKS TO KEVIN FOR THIS EDIT!!!

Rainy Day Edit from Kevin Staninger on Vimeo.

LATE NIGHT SKATE/BIKE SESSION!!

2010-02-13T09:49:00.000-08:00

THIS PLACE IS PRETTY FUN! WELL THE DEAL IS $10 TO GET IN RUNS FROM 9 PM TO 12AM TONIGHT. THEY HAVE LOUD MUSIC EVEN A SPINNING LIGHT BALL IF YOU WANT TO GET YOUR DANCE ON....SHOULD BE A GOOD TIME COME OUT AND CHECK ILL SEE YA THERE!!

CHEERS BOOGDAWG

US SPORTS PLEX 4540 COMMERCE ST. EUGENE OR 97402 (541)484-7451

WWW.USSPORTSPLEX.NET

kevin staninger came to town!!!

2010-02-12T23:45:00.000-08:00

web edit of me and him killing the smallest ramps ever coming soon!!!!!

matty lanning

2010-02-09T16:09:00.001-08:00

matty is a great friend.. and rad rider...but for reason's out of his control does'nt have a bike right now... soo if anybody out there has some parts laying around, and would be down to donate to the cause... he has a frame but not much else hit me up on me e-mail at andrewmcintosh2001@yahoo.com lets get this dude shreding again!!!!!!

BACK ONLINE HAHAHAHA

2010-02-05T21:44:00.001-08:00

AS MANY OF YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW BUT I HAV'NT HAD INTERNET FOR AWHILE...... HENCE THE LACK OF POSTS BUT I HAVE IT BACK ON!!!!!! SO EXPECT SOME GOOD STUFF SOON... UNTIL THEN A HAPPY PIC FOR YA....

CHEERS!!!

Coastal crapshoot pays off!

2010-01-30T12:28:00.000-08:00

Headed over to Florence with the wifey on Wednesday. Took the whip and hit up the park for the first time after the no bikes ban has been lifted. Rode there once before on a 4th of July briefly but that was it. Funny but there were more bmxers than skaters by almost two to one. Glad the locals can ride there legit now. Weather on the coast is always a crapshoot this time of year but we got lucky, only partly cloudy and little wind. Made for a good session.

The beach was hittin' too! Dialed sunset.

NW Ripper on the come up!

2010-01-24T18:47:00.000-08:00

Welcome Codie Larsen To The Flow Team from Sputnic BMX on Vimeo.

A few months back Shad Johnson and a few other PDX riders came out and sessioned the Hate ramp. One of those riders was a young ripper named Codie Larson. Codie is now on Sputnic. Check this edit of him killing some of the Portland parks. Big ups to the first Eugene rider that can correctly name all three parks he's shredding.

Skatepark Survey!

2010-01-16T21:51:00.000-08:00

Feedback for the new design is due by the end of the day Sunday Jan 17th. Check out the design F videos a couple posts back and fill out the survey HERE! Might want to request pool coping be limited to the kidney bowl and maybe the clam shell because it is likely to end up in the deep bowl. You might know this if you showed up! Andy and I were the only BMXers representing! Sad.

Web video and park design meeting!

2010-01-13T13:37:00.000-08:00

Here is a trailer from Davey Watson for his new video Breakfast Shit. Bunch of NW homies in this one. Peep D-Wats manual to bar hucker at 2:03 and one of the gnarliest wrecks I've seen in a while at 2:20.

Justin Inman seen in the video ripping at Solame trails also has a new signature frame coming out from Fit. Check Fitbikeco for spy shots. All I can say is about time! Congrats Jay!

Don't forget tonight is the last Skatepark design meeting to provide input on the new park. 6:00 PM at the Eugene Library. Be there!

New Skatepark design! Design F tubes.

2010-01-07T20:58:00.000-08:00

Design F Video fly overs.

The Last design meeting is January 13th at 6:00 PM. Final chance to provide input for the Park. BE THERE! Check Skate Eugene for more details.

QUICK EDIT THAT WAS SENT TO ME!

2010-01-03T11:28:00.000-08:00

I LIKE THE LUC E GRIND AT 1:21!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

street ride tonight?

2009-12-30T17:09:00.000-08:00

who's down!??!?!?!?!

CALEB RUECKER IN EUGENE!!

2009-12-28T11:30:00.000-08:00

THIS LAST WEEK OLD STURDY WRIST'S HIMSELF CAME DOWN AND SPENT A WEEK WITH US!HE KILLED OUR STREET, DID BIG THINGS AT THE CURBDOG RAMPS, TOOK IT TO THE THE HATE RAMP, AND HUNG OUT. HERE ARE SOME PHOTO'S OF WHAT WENT DOWN

10 STAIR AT SPRINGFIELD PARK

COOL RAIL IN EUGENE

GIVING THE HATE RAMP A TOOTH ACHE

FOOT PLANT ON A 9FT AT CURB DOGS

CALEB AND FRANK CHILLIN

FRANK IS THE FLATTY DADDY!

GOTTA HAVE RESPECT FOR THIS SPOT!!!

THANKS FOR COMING DOWN CALEB!!!!!!

CHRISTMAS JAM VIDEO!!!!!

2009-12-18T13:50:00.000-08:00

THIS JAM WAS SOOO FUN!!!!!!!! ENJOY THE VID GUYS!!!!

Eugene Christmas Jam from Nathan Sykes on Vimeo.

Scratch that!

2009-12-13T17:32:00.000-08:00

Looks like this months skate park design meeting has been rescheduled for next month and the final design unvieled the week after. Late notice. Check the Skate Eugene site for updates. Hopefully they will be better at giving more advance notice to schedule changes.

Posted by
-Frank-

EASY MUTHER F-N E!!!!!!!

2009-12-05T17:28:00.000-08:00

THIS GUY ALSO KILLS IT ON A 2O INCHER!!!!!! GO ERIC!!!

Erik from Tom Lyons Media on Vimeo.

PULPIT BBQ PHOTO'S!!

2009-12-02T18:36:00.000-08:00

HAD A LIL BBQ SESSION THE OTHER DAY WITH ALL THE PULPIT GUYS HERE'S SOME PICS OF WHAT WENT DOWN, THANKS TO KEVIN STANINGER FOR THE PICS

STREET RIDE TONIGHT!!!

2009-11-24T20:54:00.000-08:00

LEAVING SOON! HOPE TO FIND THIS SPOT HAHAHA

WINDELLS EDIT!

2009-11-23T20:44:00.000-08:00

NATHAN SYKES HIT ME UP WITH THIS EDIT FROM THE GUYS GOING TO WINDELLS CAMP LAST SUNDAY!! NICE WORK NATHAN!!!

Windells Edit. from Nathan Sykes on Vimeo.

CHRISTMAS JAM!!!!!!!

2009-11-20T18:18:00.000-08:00

BE THERE!!!! THE LAST ONE WAS A BLAST!!! THESE GUYS KNOW HOW TO THROW A JAM!!!

New Skatepark designs!

2009-11-18T17:22:00.000-08:00

Skate Eugene finally posted the new designs from Dreamland. They have video flyover of 3d renderings of design D and E. These are updated versions of the two most popular designs from A,B, and C. Check them both out and fill out the survey to give feedback. This is the best way to stay involved in the design of our new skatepark so please take the survey by the deadline Nov. 22nd! Posted by:
-Frank-