Zak has been long over due to officially join the team but after and weekend intense riding in Montreal, Zak has made the team a party of 5.
The time has come once again to load up and head on a five hour drive to Montreal, always a promising trip with plenty of good times and great riding going down. For 2009 we've put together a team made of some real good dudes that all but one made it out for the trip.
(Ian Christison is out with a serious leg injury)
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Mickey Sauve put together a jam for his buddy Mike Golds, an organizer for the city that has done a lot of great things for BMX out in Brampton ON. Here some footy…..
Bike show has come and pasted yet again bringing with it some much needed good weather here in Toronto.
Check here for full run down of the show!
Zero Degrees is Over
To everyone that came out to our first ever flatland jam; THANK YOU! Your support means alot to a small shop like ours. The raffle and donation jar were well supported. The evening was great. I can't begin to explain all the festivities, the tricks, the music, the atmosphere. Incredible. Names like, "Voodoo North" were being thrown around at the afterparty, which is flattering to say the least. For those who couldn't make it, this jam was awesome. Really relaxed, chill vibe. There were about 30 people who showed up with bikes and about 20 people who were riding hardcore. The riders were getting used to the small area and the jam circle started and took care of itself. Our formal "8 riders at a time, then another 8, and so on," idea was scrapped and things flowed pretty smooth. Some retarded lines were being pulled by the likes of Tall Paul, the Cameron bros., Pasheel G, Alex P, Addison, Andrew Wylie and so many more. With many non-flatters in the bar and people drunk off their face by 8pm, we judged the winner of the Midnite Battle by audience applause. No technical scoring here. People wanted to see something crazy and the fast spins of Alex Poirier earned him bragging rights for a year and a sweet X26 stem from St. Martin. Congrats again Alex! There will be video and pics soon. A quick video is in the works. There were many cameras going that nite so check your Facebook for pics and vids posted by your friends. On our end, www.downsidebmx.com will have pics and vids soon. Thanks again for supporting Freestyle BMX in Ontario, and see you at FU 5!
Welcome to 2009, A brand new face for downside bmx.com and lots of exciting new events planed for 09’ including the upcoming Zero Degrees of FLAT jam going down Jan 17/09 Whitby Ont.
Downside BMX is also expanding it’s product base in 09' by adding Stolen Bike co and Last Hope Clothing the online store.
Everyone should take a sec and check the last hope page a wickedCanadian clothing company, Mr. Carter can also put together some mean videos check em'out! Last Hope Clothing will be available through Downside Jan/09
The drinking was light the night before, everyone had one thing on their mind a 4:30am wake up call to hit the road to Montreal. With nothing but a stop at Timmy's we hit the road hoping to find some new spots to ride. For a full run down and more pics click the "Big O" pic.
Black Pony has started a weekly ride and everyone is out in full support, Wednesday's is the weekly ride starting 6pm at the Black Pony 24 Drew st. Oshawa Ont. Friday August 29 session begins at 3pm @ Curtis skate park, give a ways from Black Pony/Downside and a barbeque supplied by Eat Dirt Racing
Toronto International bike show went off with out any major problems witch is hard to believe due to the craziness going down. Between trying to keep up with what was going down in all the contest areas, catching up with all the locals we haven't seen since before the new year and trying to man the booth, There was plenty to see and do and want to say thanks to everyone involved in this year's show.
Art & Music Productions
Nuts & Guts Productions
Glen PP Millgen (Eat Dirt Racing inc.)
Mirraco: Rob Boyce, Mike Russell and Mike Spinner
Demolishion/Volume
Standard Byke co.
Jaclyn of J-CO Photography
Canadian Freestyle Oganization
Toronto International Bike Show
Josie Graziosi
Carl of show management for letting things slide!
Lee Ramsdale for keeping it real and stopping by
Jamie Spritzer
Jeff Derouch
Chase Gouin
Terry Adams
Byron Lo was mad helpful all weekend
All other ICC members that stopped by to show support
Kevin Salmon for the positive vibes
Flat Rider Eugene for rep'in Black Pony during his run
Tall Paul
Paul Summers
Speicle thanks to the whole Black Pony/Downside Crew;
J-bird * Big Andrew
Reggie * Adam * Marcus
Nick * Johnathan
