Thursday
Craig's Famous!
Head on over to the No Cassettes' site and scope out Craig Samuels being all famous on his fixed gear. Yeah Craig! Scope out this video, it's sick as hell! Those dudes rip sh1t up!
Tuesday
Winter Haven
We hit up Haven on Monday and Tuesday for some indoor BMX action! My camera died mid-session last night so I was only able to get a few dozen shots off. Upon returning home I was able to fix the camera issue so I'm ready to rock for next week. Only 3-4 more weeks to go and my hand should be strong enough for me to be riding again! I'm always psyched to shoot photos, but damn I miss riding! 4 months is too long!!!
Monday Session 12/14/09: CLICK HERE
Tuesday Session 12/15/09: CLICK HERE
Bryan Arnwine Ninja Whip
Monday Session 12/14/09: CLICK HERE
Tuesday Session 12/15/09: CLICK HERE
Bryan Arnwine Ninja Whip
Saturday
Friday
Middletown Skatepark???
Apparently the City of Middletown is considering putting a skatepark in the North End, but there is no mention of BMX in the article! Click the Press link below and leave a positive, pro-skatepark, pro-bike comment letting them know riders and skaters are equally as important in the community and we need a skatepark! In addition, I set up links to key players in the potential skatepark development. E-mail them too and let 'em know what's up.
The Middletown Press Skatepark Article
UPDATE: 12/12/09
I noticed this morning that Izzi Greenberg from the North End Action Committee commented on the Press article:
" I think the idea would be to have BMX'ers and skaters together. The rep from Spohn Ranch had great ideas about how to make the space good for both."
That's awesome news!
I still encourage you riders, skaters, parents, etc. to voice your opinion and let the powers that be know a skatepark is a great idea! Strength in numbers, remember that!
REMEMBER: Keep your message positive and be respectful!!!
E-mail Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano
E-mail Ray Santostefano, Director of Parks & Recreation
The Middletown Press Skatepark Article
UPDATE: 12/12/09
I noticed this morning that Izzi Greenberg from the North End Action Committee commented on the Press article:
" I think the idea would be to have BMX'ers and skaters together. The rep from Spohn Ranch had great ideas about how to make the space good for both."
That's awesome news!
I still encourage you riders, skaters, parents, etc. to voice your opinion and let the powers that be know a skatepark is a great idea! Strength in numbers, remember that!
REMEMBER: Keep your message positive and be respectful!!!
E-mail Mayor Sebastian N. Giuliano
E-mail Ray Santostefano, Director of Parks & Recreation
Thursday
Hello Winter!
Well we had 64 degree temps on December 1st and 6" of snow 8 days later! So much for the Global Warming theory! Tiny TYRANT posted this on Facebook yesterday and it pretty much sums up the next few months in Connecticut...
News Blast!
Instead of putting up a bunch of different posts I'm smashing a bunch of new info into this one...
Sean Milnes is hanging up the fixed gear for a bit and getting on a BMX bike. In the very near future Sean should be on a tricked out new 20" ride and will be joining us for some Haven sessions.
Dave Blachura is on a top secret new ride. It's still a 26"...but you'll have to see him in person for details. Look for Dave to be going huge at Haven and any other indoor spots in New England now that The Lot is snowed over.
Tiny TYRANT painted his bike for the like the 50th time this year. Rumor has it his once 4.8 lb frame now weighs 7 lbs. due to all the paint. Maybe that's why the damn thing cracked...from the weight of all that paint!
Aaron Tauscher is doing well rehabbing from his seriously busted leg a few weekends ago. He has a follow-up appointment this week to check on his surgical wounds and the stability of his leg...I'll have details soon. Glad to see Aaron staying strong!
The Team EAST & DropOut BMX crews are headed down to Woodward this weekend and sadly I have prior engagements here in CT and can't tag along as originally planned. Have fun guys!
Rumor has it that come Spring the East Hampton Park & Rec. may be kicking in some cash toward the revitalization or the seasonal Belltown Skatepark down at Sears Park. Pedal Power is already donating a couple grand and with new money from the town we should have some serious cash to buy wood and supplies. Steve Morse is working a new carpentry job and will be bringing his wood working skills to the plate this Spring to get that park dialed. Spring couldn't get here soon enough!!!
That's it! Have fun, ride bikes!
Sean Milnes is hanging up the fixed gear for a bit and getting on a BMX bike. In the very near future Sean should be on a tricked out new 20" ride and will be joining us for some Haven sessions.
Dave Blachura is on a top secret new ride. It's still a 26"...but you'll have to see him in person for details. Look for Dave to be going huge at Haven and any other indoor spots in New England now that The Lot is snowed over.
Tiny TYRANT painted his bike for the like the 50th time this year. Rumor has it his once 4.8 lb frame now weighs 7 lbs. due to all the paint. Maybe that's why the damn thing cracked...from the weight of all that paint!
Aaron Tauscher is doing well rehabbing from his seriously busted leg a few weekends ago. He has a follow-up appointment this week to check on his surgical wounds and the stability of his leg...I'll have details soon. Glad to see Aaron staying strong!
The Team EAST & DropOut BMX crews are headed down to Woodward this weekend and sadly I have prior engagements here in CT and can't tag along as originally planned. Have fun guys!
Rumor has it that come Spring the East Hampton Park & Rec. may be kicking in some cash toward the revitalization or the seasonal Belltown Skatepark down at Sears Park. Pedal Power is already donating a couple grand and with new money from the town we should have some serious cash to buy wood and supplies. Steve Morse is working a new carpentry job and will be bringing his wood working skills to the plate this Spring to get that park dialed. Spring couldn't get here soon enough!!!
That's it! Have fun, ride bikes!
Wednesday
Pier 62
The new Pier 62 public skatepark in NYC looks to be pretty much complete and it's rad! Sure beats the old Chelsea Pier Skatepark...though that clear fiberglass vert ramp was dope! I'm psyched, this park is 11 blocks South of my uncles Manhattan apartment! Looks like we'll be hopping the train to the city this Spring for some overnight sessions.
FREEDOM!
I went for more x-rays and a post-surgical follow up with the Ortho. today and was told I am healed up pretty solid. The brace/soft cast comes off for good today and I start an intense physical therapy regime next week. Time to work my a$$ of to strengthen the thumb, hand, arm muscles so I can get back on the bike. E.T.A on riding again is mid-February...but no crazy jumping, gaps, etc. till early Spring....not like my old a$$ does that anyway! I'm so pscyhed, it's been a long 3 months since surgery!
Ben Church is fully recouped from his July ankle surgery. Ben got back on his bike last night for the first time in 5 months and plans on getting back into a riding routine. Awesome!
Ben Church is fully recouped from his July ankle surgery. Ben got back on his bike last night for the first time in 5 months and plans on getting back into a riding routine. Awesome!
Tuesday
Well Loved
That's one well loved TYRANT sticker! That's been stuck on the 1/4 at the Rocky Hill Skatepark since Dave and I sessioned there 4 years ago! Random post...I know...but it's cool to see that 4 years of bike-blade-board abuse and New England weather can't take TYRANT down!
2005 Blachura Session Photos: CLICK HERE
2005 Blachura Session Photos: CLICK HERE
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