THE MAIN STREET JAM Monday, November 30, 2009 Jed Mildon - huge Back Flip On the Friday just been the Main Street Jam in Taupo took place. The event was run on closed road in the heart of Taupo. The event consisted of a battle format on Box Jump to 1/4 set up. About 20 - 30 riders from around NZ where invited to compete in the event. Each rider was drawn against another rider, they each had two runs, the rider who scored the best from each run made it on to the next run. With instant scoring and every rider riding as hard as possible for the $1000 first prize it made for a very interesting and exciting comp.       Photos in order from top: Louis Bolter big tuck over his brother. I forget the kids name, but every time I have seen him ride he shreds, big Turn Down. George Bolter with a clicked look back. Paul Lanlands floating above the box. Nick Cooper came all the way from Aus to ride and compete, he has such a rad unique style, here he floats a big 360. Alan Montifore with his signature boost. In the finals it was Nick Cooper vs Jed Mildon vs George Bolter. All riders where amazing it it was pretty hard to tell who was going to come out on top. Nick Cooper did all his tricks super dialed, like 360 whips, cannon balls to x's, super man seat garbs on the 1/4, big inverts, and my favorite the 360 super man seat grab. Jed Mildon pulled out his bangers, flip whips, double whips and huge flairs, unfortunately he took a few hard crashes. George Bolter came out on top with every run super dialed. He did some huge 360 tuck no handers, 360 down side whips, huge tuck no hander airs, and ever threw down a dialed flair! George definitely deserved to win and took home the $1000.       In order from top: George Bolter was temporally back from Canada, NZ's only Red Bull sponsored BMXer. Steven, Piggy & Simon saying whats up. The score card girl. Jono Hopping was there killing it as usual Fraser with his unofficial sponsor. Justin Sweeney from Red Bull.. makes things happen!    In order from top: Jesse from Keri Keri.. huge tuck no hander. Hugh also rode super well all weekend, no foot can. Piggy whipping it out. Massive thanks to Jed Mildon for another amazing event.... thank you Jed! T-WHITES-BIKES BIRTHDAY Sunday, November 29, 2009 The 1st Birthday of T Whites Bikes was last weekend. For the celebration Tim organized a big block style party, with a BBQ, sounds and riding it was a really fun day and an awesome party. Here are a few snaps from the day.           Happy Birthday T-Whites-Bikes! You can check out some more photos here: redbullspecialops.co.nz TYLER LAING PHOTOS Here is a few photos sent in by Tyler Laing of Keri Keri shredder Jesse. Jesse is killing it, he rode super well at the Main Street event, he did some seriously high tuck no handers on the 1/4, but went down pretty hard on a 360 whip.
    Thanks for the photos Tyler. VIDEOS Sorry for the lack of updates this week.. so to keep you happy here is a bunch of videos sent in by various people.
This first video was sent in by Paul Gerlich from Flow Visuals, a nice little edit from the EDH JAM. I think we will be seeing plenty more Vidz from Paul soon. EDH Local Assault Jam '09 from Paul Gerlich on Vimeo. This video was sent in by Nicki DeReus of he shot on his Canon 5D.. super nice little edit, nice filming and well put together. Freestyle BMX mix - Josh de Reus from Perspectives Photography on Vimeo. Mike L from TripleSix sent in this little edit him filmed on street ride before T-Whites Birthday party. Hopefully will be seeing some more edits from 666 now Mike has a cam. Untitled from Mike Lawrence on Vimeo. Here is a quick edit from the RedBull Legends Jam.. RedBull are always doing good things for BMX! Red Bull Ledgends from Ivan Mennim on Vimeo. A FEW MORE Thursday, November 26, 2009 Here is a few more photos from the Royals Session, photos by Ryan McCrae. Enjoy!
      LANGLANDS Monday, November 23, 2009 These are a few photos from the Royals Jam last weekend. All of the photos are off Paul Langland's himself.... these photos really capture how insane his style is, I don't know anyone else out there who has style like this.. Paul absolute kills it. Best dirt rider.. ever!             Thanks to Ryan McCrae for the dope photos.. MONDAYS PHOTO Rider: Bryce Madsen Location: Whangamata Snake Run Photographer: Mike Davies RYAN FOLEY Here is a few new photos from Ryan Foley.
    In order: Liam Marshall, Air, Papakura Zach, Table, Vic Park Jaden Leeming, Whip, Vic Park Alan.M, Flair, Vic Park Thanks for the rad photos Ryan! MAINSTREET JAM INFO Sunday, November 22, 2009 As most of you all know the Main Street Jam is taking place this Friday coming, the 27th. So for all of those riders who are going to attend the event here is some information on whats going to take place and how it all is going to run.
Format Judging Format Riders Time Table  And just in case you didn't read it right on the flyer.. that's $1000 for first place!! ONE LOVE ONE LIFE Saturday, November 21, 2009 Check out One Love One Life.. its Cooper Brownlee from Focalpoint Magazine's personal photography blog and portfolio. Cooper also has a rad little interview up on DigBMX. Cooper never ceases to amaze how much time and love he puts into his sport.
 NEW ZION GEAR Kirk for Volucid.com has a bunch of trick new Zion gear in stock including the new seat clamp, BB and H/Sets. Kirk is heading to South America for a few months, while he is going all the products will be available through T-Whites-Bikes.. also keep an eye on Volucid, hopefully there will be a whole bunch of photos from his travels on the site.
   EDH GALLERY Thursday, November 19, 2009 Finally got around to making a gallery with a bunch of shots I got from the EDH Jam.
Check it out here: 2009 EDH LOCAL ASSAULT GALLERY Would just like to say a massive thanks to Travis for putting on the rad event, Devin for rocking the mic, all the other people involved who helped out, all the sponsors, all the riders who traveled from far, all the local Christchurch riders for being rad dudes and making the whole weekend a hell of allot of fun.. respect! GB IN VANCOUVER I know Mike will probably have posted this as soon as he could but Im on point and going to beat him out!
This is a killer edit from George Bolter hitting it hard in Canada.... so gooood. JONO HOPPING BIKE CHECK Heres Jonos new set up:
Frame: Macneil Bibi Forks: Macneil Blazer Bars: Fly Luna Stem: Mutiny Lifted Brakes: Oddysey Chrome monolever, Oddysey Gyro, White snafu cables, Eclat brakes with Oddysey clear pads. Front Wheel: Macneil primary hub laced to aqua Macneil Dub rim Back Wheel: Wethepeople supreme LHD hub laced to aqua Macneil Dub rim. Cranks/bottem bracket: Shadow conspiracy Torrid v.2 cranks. Triple6 bottem bracket. Pedals: Macenil slipless pedals Seat/post: United fat seat/macneil stump post. Big thanks to Mike at Triple6, Kirk from Volucid and Tim from twhites bikes.        VIDS Wednesday, November 18, 2009 Here is a few vids sent in recently.
This first one was filmed and sent in by Jono Hopping.. Jayden from Taupo throwing down a front flip to ankle smasher at the trails in Christchurch.. get well soon bro! Jayden frontflip crash, Christchurch dirt jumps from Jono on Vimeo. Ryan Lightfoot sent in this rad little web vid of himself riding.. the brakless five tap is killer! Ryan L edit from ryan lightfoot on Vimeo. I don't usually post international content unless its NZ related.. but I loved this web vid by Volume rider Tate Roskelle. Tate has such a rad unique style, makes me want to get out and ride! Volume Bikes: Tate Roskelley from VOLUME/DEMOLITION on Vimeo. THE TIRES OF FIRE Tires Of Fire was on Sunday.. it rained allot and I was the only BMXer to enter, I got about 100 meters which I though wasn't to bad for a twenty inch. For coming first in the BMX section (being the only BMXer it wasn't hard to win) I won a $50 T-Whites voucher donated by ZombieBMX, cant wait to spend my own $50.
 Photo by: John Darroch The longest skid on the day was by Ken White who was on a track bike, he hit 185m. T-WHITES-BIKES 1st BIRTHDAY Tuesday, November 17, 2009 Tim White is celebrating the 1st Birthday of his store. And for the special occasion he is throwing a party to thank everyone for there help and support over the year. Here is what you can expect to see at the party: Holy Water jump box Red Bull Hummer for sounds Red Bull Legends Grind Ledge Master Chief Alex R on the BBQ Free Beer 18+ Free Hair cuts with booking 20% of everything in store DJ 4130 on the decks Limited edition stickers for the first 50 Adam Diggles Birthday Good Times for all Its going to be a fun day so make sure you attend this event. twhitesbikes.co.nz  MONDAYS PHOTO Monday, November 16, 2009 Barnie one of the original Island Bay Trails locals has been living in a Japan for sometime now, he just recently sent in this photo of himself shredding some trials in Kobe. Amazing photo.. Also below is a photo of Barnie and his Girl attending a party Zombie style, rad!  WIND BANANAS         A solid crew turned up for the first ever Royals Jam at Paul Langlands jumps. The Waikato winds were getting busy and causing havoc with most riders, except for Paul and handful of others. Above are a few pics.... blah. EEE DEEE ACHEDH Local Assault Jam 2009 Video from Tim Pierce - Zeros&Ones on Vimeo. Tim Pierce just dropped this vid from the EHD jam.... Mint!KANE @ EDH Sunday, November 15, 2009 Here is a couple of snaps of Kane O'Hagan from the EDH Jam..
Casual dialed whip...  Which he rode perfectly away from.. Tapped the breaks riding away from the box jump.. and SNAP!   Buzy! BIKE CHECK Chanel Bankier-Perry is currently out of action due to a broken arm.. so he sent in this bike check of his very dialed Fly Luna.
 Thanks Chanel! FIRST BATCH - EDH JAM Friday, November 13, 2009 Alright.. been a bit slack, but here is the first batch of photos from the EDH Jam last weekend.These photos where kindly sent in by Julie Gilchrist. Thanks Julie!
          Im still yet to go through my photos.. but will do that soon! UNITEDTIRES OF FIRE Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Tires Of Fire this weekend... Would be rad to see some BMXers there! Just down the road from Victoria Park so there is no reason to not take a look or even take place. RANDOM SNAPS Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Here is a few photos I found of Ben.S shredding my old backyard mini in H-town.. thought it was worth a post. Miss that ramp!
  Check back for photos from the EDH jam tomorrow!. MONDAYS PHOTOS = BANANAS!! Monday, November 9, 2009 Mondays photo is none other than Jed Mildon at the EDH Jam.. The EDH Jam was an amazing this this year.. Jed Mildon killed it all weekend.. and this gap that Jed pulled is testament to that! So it is only suited that this photo is Mondays photo.
 Although he did whip the Gap which was super gnarly.. I love the way this photo looked. I did put together a sequence of the whip.. Click here to view.. it might take a second to load, so be patient, its worth it! The EDH jam was an amazing weekend, the most fun I have had at a jam, it was super relaxed, every one was there to have fun, so many riders killing it. It was rad to catch up with riders from all over the country. Travis did an amazing job! Respect! I will have a bunch of photos and story up from the event soon... HOW TO GET TO ROYALS If your heading the the Royals Dirt Session this weekend at Paul's house here is the address:
99 Victoria Road, Cambridge, Waikato. Rad.. see you there!  LEGENDS Thursday, November 5, 2009 Here is a few snaps from Legends..
            Thanks to Justin & Ivan at RedBull for putting on the event, and Tim White from T-Whites-Bikes and Mike.L from 666 for the prizes. Looking forward to the next one! Would just like to say.. although he didn't place in the top three, Olly Denford was definitely one of may favorite riders to watch on the day, along with Beadle and Caleb. There wont be any posts over the next few days as I am of to CH to the CH, aka Crimeschurch for EDH Jam.. its going to be a rad time! Should have allot of photos from the weekend to post next week, so keep an eye out for that. TIRE OF FIRE ROUND 3 The RedBull Tires Of Fire is taking place next weekend on Sunday the 15th, 12pm start.
This time around its at the Tank Farm, AKL, and there is an official road closure... check the map for location.   I know its pretty hard to out skid the fixed gear kids on twenty's, but would be rad to see some BMXers out there giving it ago. STONY HILLS TRAIL JAM The 1st annual Stony Hills Trail Jam.. Looks like a good time, check out the flyer for details.
 KANE O'HAGAN EDIT Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Paul from Flow Visuals sent in this rad little edit of Kane O'Hagan riding his back yard jump, with a few extra clips thrown in. Kane has definitely killing it lately.The 720 at the end is super dialed.. best 720 I have seen in a while.
Kane O'Hagan Edit from Paul Gerlich on Vimeo. Thanks for sending the edit in Paul.. look forward to seeing more.MONDAYS PHOTO Monday, November 2, 2009 Rider: Fraser Trick: Seat grab foot jam (on my bike) Location: Papakura, Auckland City Photographer: Mike Davies In other news, Bevan did a good update with lots of photos from Legends HERE, so check it. EDH LOCAL ASSAULT JAM Q&A.. Sunday, November 1, 2009 As most of you know the EDH Local Assault Jam is taking place next week in Christchurch. The jam seems to be growing and growing every year, and with riders from all over the country making the trip to ChCh its fast becoming one of the biggest jams of the year in NZ.. So in the anticipation for this years Jam I decided to run a few questions past the event organizer and the man behind EDH, Travis Peek. Enjoy!
First, tell us a little bit about the history of EDH Local Assault Jam, how it came about, when it started etc? The first Local Assault jam happened in 2006 , it started out as an idea to try and get as many riders together for a "no pressure" chilled out jam at Washington reserve finished off with a loose afterparty at whatever club or bar would have us (This has been an issue every year as these partys end up getting real loose). As the years have gone on so has the attention the jam has got with the increase in sponsors and sponsor handouts. 2009 is going to be the largest L.A jam yet with an expected 100+ riders and prizes from 19 companies as well as cash prizes from Mountain Dew. What it the main format for the day.. how will the jam run etc? Since the first jam we have been playing with the format until we have found something that works, so at the moment we will be running the same format as last year by dividing the age groups and having 3 minute runs of 3 riders in a jam format in mini then street with the addition of afew random comps throughout the day. What time should riders get to the park for registration etc? Officially we are kicking off registrations at 11am but if you make it down earlier just sign in then, it will help with the last minute rush and also guarantee you a jam shirt if you're after one. Will there be any extra ramps this year at the Jam? We did look into bringing some more ramps in from Auckland but decided against it in the end because of how much more prep we would be looking at and leaving ramps at Washington overnight without security has never ended well, the 2007 EDH jam was a prime example lol. But yes there will be the Xair box jump down there again and afew random obstacles thrown into the mix. Is there going to be any pre or after Jams? Definitely, we are going to use this year as a trial year for a possible 3 day event in 2010. Friday we're going to be having a pre-jam / meet and greet at Thompson bowl in New Brighton in conjunction with SFA from 3pm onwards, bring some brews and BBQ supplies. Saturday is the official EDH L.A Jam registration is at 11am with a 12pm Kick off and Sunday will be a dirt post jam at non other than the Bowenvale jumps and that will kick off just whenever everyone's hangover subsides. Party? This years after-party will be in a private function venue at The Bedford on Bedford Row. The Bedford is used to gnarley gatherings anything from Cannibal Corpse to Skinshow so I'm pretty sure they will be able to handle this years after-party and not have the same issues as we did last year. Some free drinks from Jagermeister and Speights Summit thanks to Lion Nathan. Who makes the Jam possible? Over the first couple Jams it was just myself , but as things got bigger so did the work load so I had to get a small team on board. Rich Hill lent a hand in 2008 allong with Kelly Lynch but this year I'd say alot of the organising with sponsors and media has been thanks to Kelly, leaving me time to focus on the finer details of the week end. Do you think the jam this year is going to be a big one? Any big names in NZ riding coming? Im pretty confident this year will be huge, just the shear number of people from around NZ talking about making the trip os enough to say so. As for big names Im pretty sure a large number of NZ's big names will be making it down as well as a possible appearance from 2020's Mike Daley, Kenny Ragget and some other riders but this is unconfirmed at the mo.. What has been your best EDH Jam memory? Wow ummmm.... Id have to say Last years afterparty hands down, that night was sooo loose! Jono Hopping getting denied entry, climbing up a bus and jumping through the window into the bar. Then when we all got kicked out there were a whole bunch of dudes randomly opening doors of cars parked up at traffic lights and running through them.... amazing. Id say just shear size and the fact that we are in our 4th year now with plans of only getting bigger.Do you think there is anything that separates the EDH jam from other jams in NZ? F.Y.I : This years Jam will be closely watched by some members of the Christchurch District Council and will be a selling point to help push through the $350000 for the new Washington extension.  LEGENDS Legends comp went down today.. it was a rad event, good turn out, good riders, good vibe! Thanks to all who came to support the event. The Results: First - Jordan Tweedie Second - Stephen Geddes Third - Fraser West Ill have more of an update later with a bunch of photos. Check back soon. |
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