Thanks to Landon at Tonic Fab we were informed of a small get together at this crazy compound in the middle of somewhere?  Landon had gathered a bunch of riders to come to this guys house where he had built a ton of mounds walls and dirt spines.  Amos is the owner of the ORV/ATB/BMX park right next to his house.  It was pretty fun riding all the different stuff he had going on.  The spine to wall ride was the first thing to get sessioned.  With people like Hacksaw, Luciano, Aaron Nachtrab, Charlie Sponsel and Billy Lewis havin fun it was a great atmosphere.  Heres Billy pedal stalling the Dirty Booger wall.

After a little while Phil Sundbaum started riding and also some BMX rippers showed up.  Heres a killer shot of Justin Inman throwin one of his signature tables higher than that spine should allow.  The BBQ was going on with chicken, steak, salmon….pretty much everything you vcan imagine.  They had a dope spread. 

There was two jump lines that went down the hillside in to the valley of 4X4.  Heres a shot of the loudest beast around.  One comment I overheard from a passenger was “did the seatbelt pop off on you?  It did when I rode in it.”  A couple people went for rides and came back pretty soiled.  Good Times.

Just a couple of parting shots…Photos by Cory Bibby

Went down to Portland for the Dew tour this last weekend.  Pretty much some of the best riding I have seen live ever.  I was lucky enough to get some sweet seats from Mongoose.  The first event was dirt and it was super sick.  Tons of stuff on youtube.  There was one trick that they had to watch the replay just to see what went on.  Anthony Nepoliton pulled a front flip, tire grab, barspin.  Insane. 

Catfish from DK/System Cycle announces the Dew Tour.  Probably one of the best choices since he was hilarious on the mic.  The park comp was out of hand.  I think that the list of tricks will shut it down, so here we go.  1080, triple tailwhip, 720 barspin, 900, tailwhip 720.  any questions.  I think that Daniel Dhers should of won and also Diogo from Diamondback is a new one to watch.

Last on the BMX line-up was vert.  Not my personal favorite but I was so glad I went.  The arena looked so cool and the air that they pull out of the pipe is pretty amazing, even from high up!  It was cool to see DMC the 40 year old kill the pipe and then assault some flatland at the bottom.

Oh I almost forgot.  I saw two crazy funny things that have to be mentioned.

#1.  This one usher tried to kick out T.J. Lavin out of the V.I.P. section because he had a athlete pass.

#2  Being hassled by a security guard Ryan Geuttler was drinkin his coke outside the event about a half hour after prelims.  He had already had a couple before this and so he downed the drink and dropped his plastic glass and ice on the ground shattering.  Quite possibly one of the funniest things that I have seen in a while.

Congratulation’s to Ben for throwin it down on the last drop when no one else was steppin up…without goin DOWN HARD.  Its awesome to see a good guy win this event, and on a Norco to boot.  Norco is newly aquired and available at G.H.Y Bikes/Gohuckyourself by the way!!!

During the event there was some stupid promo about seeing a Sasquatch.  Probably one of the most annoying skits I have seen.  That was up until he made his appearance.  I think Jordie was dressed up and had three kokanee girls chacing him in skinsuits.  The outfits left nothing to the imagination…I could read there lips from 20 paces, pretty hot.  Note: one was Cedrics ex-girlfriend.

Our boy Phil Sundbaum did not make the big show but was there to lend support to Lutze from Match.  He is a bad-ass trials rider in his off time.  I watched some later runs with Lutze and Jeff Lenosky.  It was pretty impressive.  Hop brake, hop brake, skinny log, rock and water.  Thats the cliffnotes for ya.

So I have not went to Whistler since opening the shop and was super stoked to ride.  Had so much fun on the new trails and partied hard as usual.  I was unfortunately not that stoked about the event.  I have talked to many people who just thought that the feel was not there this year.  I am not just talking about the slopestyle either.  All of the components that should make a killer event were drawn together.  Vendors, Pro’s, Races, Demos, Poutine, and of course the best venue in the world.  Just a little touch on the feel of the event.  

It was super busy, to be expected.  I got to ride plenty, so stoked!  

Thanks to Cory for the pics and whistler for the good time!  

This is NOT your normal downhill.  You might see a full suspension frame, and you might also see a dog pulling a chariot.  It starts in West Seattle today at 7 PM.  Last minute…I know…but it is kind of an underground thing ya know.  Here is a flyer that you can print out.  Click Here

Due to popular demand, Cruiser rides will now be on Fridays. We start at 7:00 at GHY Bikes (our new shop) in downtown Renton. ANY BIKE IS WELCOME…except recumbents…sorry!!! We are going to do some bar hoppin with no real destinations. Bring your funnest bike to ride and lets rip it up. Skids, grinds and drinkin. Read on for directions. (more…)

Phil has been envited to a minimum of three events across the pond in Europe (Qashqai) .  Atomlab just hooked him up with some sweet new hoops with white spokes.  I hand built them with their red nipples and as you can see, they are super stylin.  Phil is leaving Sunday after Supercross to head down to Portland.  There he will meet up with Lutze from Matchvideozine and take a flight next week.  We are all super stoked to see him throw down in some major comps.  He is going to meet up with Rob Rebholz and cruise europe with him also.  I am jealous.

We are having a Spring sale that includes all armor, helmets, gloves, jerseys, clothing, backpacks, and used tires.  Come down to the shop and check out brands like 661, Fox, Giro, Bell, Azonic, Roach/Raceface, Dakine, Go Huck Yourself, and more!!!  We also have a ton of other parts, videos, and bikes that are needing a good home. 

Here is the Youtube version or RIGHT CLICK HERE and SAVE AS FOR HIGH QUALITY….Also Some highlights of the winners will follow tomorrow.

Our Homie Lars went down to Chile for a race and had the time of his life. Him and his chronies from Fluidride went down south for the second year and here is what he has to say about it.

Lars here.

I just returned from Chile and holy smokes what a trip! 12 days of full on DH, racing, and 12,000ft shuttle runs. The trip commenced in Valparasio Chile, which is a port town established in the 1,500’s. The event was an Urban DH Chilean style. Called the Valparasio Cerro Abajo the course earned it’s name. The top of the course started at a 5 way intersection high up on the hillside of the southwestern part of the city. The course wound it’s way down the city streets incorporating natural transitions for road gaps, stair sets, dirt alleyways, pedestrian walkways, drops, and rain drainage gutters.

There were 62 professional riders invited representing 10 countries. This rider list combined with thousands of screaming spectators, and stray dogs made for and electric event. The Qualifying runs were held Sunday morning after every competetior completed UCI accredation and recieved their numbers.
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We are proud to be sponsoring an OTB swag toss provided by Littermag.com.  Basically just log in and vote on who you think the top five will be in the Portland Wham Bam.  This event is going to be an indoor slopestyle event put on by Landon (Tonic Fab) & Lutze (MatchVideozine).