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.

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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Check out the interview with Phil on pinkbike.

Why do you ride?
Because it’s fun, because I love it- I grew up riding. I love being on my bike, and pushing myself personally to get to a new level whether others are there or not already…

What would your life be like without bikes?
I could not tell you. I can’t imagine my life without bikes. My life revolves around work and riding. Andy, my brother inspires me more than anyone. One of the best things anybody can have is not just a best friend to ride with, but a brother at the same age and level of riding. He wants to be where I want to be- riding at the top. We ride at the same level but have distinct riding styles.

Early Thursday morning Phil and I (Crappis) boarded are plane heading to Cleveland, OH for the Rays MTB 3ride contest. Phil had a chance to go visit Rays while filming for the Atomlab video and was happy to be going back. This was my first time going and couldn’t wait to get there. After a couple of plane rides we were in Cleveland and Getting are bikes put to gather and heading over to the park.

Driving up to the park you would never know anything like this would be happening in this building. When you walk in you see all kinds of wooden structures and a giant wooden berm in the middle of the small box jump rhythm. Then you see the Moen course full of wooden berms and bridges. Then there are the big box jumps that surround the Moen course. Then in the back corner lays the skate park. This place has some thing for every one from all levels of riding.

Tech Tip from Phil Sundbaum…

#1 Use a hockey bag to transport your bike and pay $0.00 dollars

#2 To save the frame from getting pinched, use a threaded rod and wingnuts.

#3 Use Towels to pack the frame and take off rotors.

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So a few weekends back we went to Levenworth for a little riding and October Fest. The drinking part went great, but we missed part of the riding. Crappis, Masai, Cory, and our new G.H.Y. Junior Team. One of the members pictured here has the new nickname of Poopis…Crappis’ little look a like.

We spent the night at Cory’s parents cabin. We arrived late Saturday night and proceeded to get drunk enought that we missed the morning shuttle session. After the morning blues went away we made it to Das Rad Haus the local bike shop. There we met up with directions to the BBQ at James House (the owner of Das Rad Haus). On the way we stopped by the skate park and rolled around for a while. Masai and Crappis were killing it. Fun little park with a bowled end.

We finally met up with James at his house where he just finished his side yard. It was filled with nice big table tops with a step-up at the end. There were tons of little groms and locals havin a blast. He had beer and food for all of us. The kids were the best part of this trip. They went non stop at those jumps. By the end of the day one kid was clearing the jumps on a huffy style bike. Thanks to James and everyone who went on the trip. Oh ya watch out for the junior team they are learning from Kim Eakin, Travis Erickson, and Lars Sternberg.

This video was filmed for Interbike as a Sponsor video. Almost all of the clips were filmed in one day. Sean Masai and A.J. filmed the vid and Sean edited the thing in an hour. Pretty killer if you ask me.

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There was tons of great riding by all, the ams threw down and the pros rode well too considering they were on their way to the biggest event of the year. Chris Duncan pulled double bar spins, HUGE turn down 3’s, and much more. Crappis had a big no-handed no-foot can as well as flips and his trademarked Old school tuck no-hander! Phil was riding well almost hitting the roof with his back flips and tail-whips. Phil ended up 3rd over all and Crappis unfortunately over rotated a HUGE flip over the box and landed on his back, bruising his ribs, and mangled toe (That thing is nasty).