Yo, I ususally write a rews column for ride Uk but this issue it hasnt made it in so I thought Id post it here straight away... a lot of it will be irrelevant to most of you but hey, bmx is bmx right?
Events like Candy Bar challenge, best flat bottom etc made it an amazing afternoon & a fitting send off to a great guy. Well done to Jamie & his posse for doing a great job.
Fresh off the news that long time Odyssey distributor Padded Cell have now closed their doors is that Carlo Griggs’ IMG distribution will now be in charge of all thing s Odyssey, Sunday & G-Sport as well as the Proper Bikes brand, Fly Bikes & Simple.
Rising from the remains of Padded Cell comes Zeal Distribution bought forward by James Hitchcox to deal with Mankind, Superstar, Alone, BSD, Sputnic & Standard Bykes …… expect plenty of good stuff & support to come out of Zeal. Show them some support on myspace & at www.zealbmx.com
Fresh & rested after his ACL surgery 6 months ago Ronnie Remo’s time of acting like a 20year old party animal are now pretty much over as he has started to ride again which means early nights before events! He’s very serious about riding again & has spent way too much time weighing all the new components for his new bike!!
Mike Miller is building a ramp in his back garden in Tadley on the spot where he used keep his Llama.
Phil Aller is now riding for Vans UK and Chase Hawk is on Vans US.
Southsea local BMX “burd” Danielle Jervis has got herself a lil’ flow deal with a new US company called Wanstall Bikes
Ben Hennon has done his ACL & after his breaking his wrist on his bike Ben Wallace waited until that had healed before he got into a fight in town & f**ked up his hand!!!
Tony Watkinson is currently travelling the USA with Grotbags illegitimate son Catfish, doing shows, hitting up spots & events & being offered all the trappings of hanging out with the rich n famous!
As I write this I’m getting updates from Watko & Wallace both at the final Dew tour stop in Orlando. Nyquist has just won this years overall Dew Tour Cup for Dirt. Ryan also recently married his long-time girlfriend Ali. Congratulations to you both. Dhers took the Park win for the 2nd year running & within that event Dennis Enarson nailed a triplewhip 360 now, I’m not sure if I said this before & I know Banners has voiced his concern but all this triplewhip, 1080’s, doublebackies, double whip 3’s etc etc is getting a little monotonous & I for one am concerned that eventually one day the spin will go out of control & riders will end up in orbit!!! In all honesty though, as difficult/impressive as it may be it really isn’t creative is it? Theres no originality to just adding on another flip/twhip or rotation is there? Sorry, off rant!
Shaun Scarfe & his crew of Panasonic wielding “tradesmen” have been knocking their nuts out at Corby skatepark building the new 75 foot wide Vert ramp. After the ramp is built there will be a Resi section added plus there are plans for an extension of the existing building to put in a skate “plaza” & an over 18’s area with bar etc…. Things look great at Corby so get yourself along there & show some support.
It looks as if the issues regarding Southsea could be closer to being resolved & the park could remain open? More definite news on that soon but related is myself & Effraim are planning on doing at least 1 event at Southsea next year so watch this space….
Mount Hawke skatepark has recently had a big overhaul with loads of old stuff demolished and replaced with shiny new stuff, check out the pics or get yourself down there.
Toby Gresswell is no longer riding for Eastern Bikes but still runs a front brake.
Ben Manuel’s Upton Skatepark recently celebrated being open for 10 years with a big jam/party with fireworks, a clown, a juggler & jelly & ice cream!
By the time you read this Central Skatepark in Manchester’s city centre will have had its 1st year birthday party with FIT video premiere & a visit from the DC team, that’s shoe team not superhero DC comics team!
Chazz Michael Michaels is now riding for Verticoli & Happy Gilmore is still sponsored by Subway
Right, hopefully that’s my fill for the month? Do you got anything for me? Gossip? Pics? Rumours? Lies? Truths? Whatever it is send it to me at professionalprick2003@yahoo.co.uk for next issue
Before I go I just want to add. If you haven’t done it already make sure you go donate some money to the Stephen Murray foundation. Fatbmx.com recently posted 3 videos of Stephen talking about what has happened to him. Stephen is being amazingly strong & positive about the future, which says a heck of a lot of him as a person.
Forget about that dodgy New Era cap you were going to buy or how much you think anyone with 4 pegs, 2 brakes or jeans that actually fit annoy you, there are people in the world that need your help & Stephen is one of those. Make it a priority this month.
Go to http://www.stephenmurray.org/ & make it happen people. Thankyou.."