Northwoods Bike Park

I've been in contact with Tim Cameron a ton over the past 6 months about his backyard bike park, but today I finally got a chance to get over there and check the place out. The set-up is awesome! Nothing like an effortless set of small & medium jumps where you can flow and have fun without worrying about dying coming up short. I could ride that place all day, every day! Thanks Tim!!

Northwoods Bike Park Photos: CLICK HERE

Back to Back Ranch

Another weekend trip to Sunday Ranch trying like hell to get in as much dirt action as we can before Old Man Winter strikes for good. The place was dialed, so good for this late into trails season!

Sunset Ranch Photos: CLICK HERE

November Ranchin'

Steve and I headed North to Sunset Ranch in Hatfield, Mass. today to meet up with trail boss Chris and a crew for some Fall dirt jump action. When we arrived I was taken back, the place was so dialed and so much bigger than my last visit...only 3 months ago! There were some new lines, the place was packed rock solid, and the lines were running fast as hell. Everyone rode really well and fun was had by all. There was a special guest appearance by Mississippi Mud Flap Morse and his luscious locks were flowing in the wind as he jumped the day away. Psyched on our visit to the Ranch and hoping to get another one in before the first snow. BMX!

Sunset Ranch Photos: CLICK HERE

Willi/Hebron Halloween

Steve and I met up with Mike B. and Bryan and hit up the Willimantic Park mid-day. I was expecting the place to be all wet and covered in leaves and branches from the storm, but I was dead wrong, the park was mint. We had a fun session and Bry threw down a man-sized abubaca 90's DMC style. Mike landed a clean truck over one of the hips, good stuff. On the way home we stopped at the Hebron Park and just when I thought everyone was tired, Mike and Bryan start firing out sub box tricks on the huge wedge's safety rail. Dudes ain't right! the drop on the backside is a solid 12'! It was good to get out and ride with the guys and enjoy the nice weather after all the rain we've had from Sandy. Looking forward to binge eating some candy tonight. Happy Halloween!

Willi/Hebron Photos: CLICK HERE

Mountain Miles

Been putting in some serious time on the mountain bike lately...and neglecting the BMX. Got a ride in Monday morning before Hurricane Sandy hit, it was pretty gnarly out!

Buttery

Yesterday's jam at the Buttery Brook Park was rad! Gotta send a huge thanks out to Colby for inviting us up and letting me set up the tent and peddle some merch. The local crew that renovated the park did a hell of a job, the place flows great and there are a lot of fun lines. The Box Jump Best Trick event was off the hook with a 720, decade, and 3 whip getting fired out. The box monkey's were in full effect emptying their bags of tricks! The Long Jump Contest was held in the gravel parking lot and I was convinced someone was gonna die. There were a few epic scorpion grinds and a little blood shed, but at the end of it all the dude blasting 32+ feet rode away with nothing more than some broken forks :P Super fun day, great weather, and awesome to see so many riders young and old coming out to ride and donate some cash to the park. Really looking forward to getting back up to Buttery Brook before the snow arrives!

- TYRANT Buttery Brook Pics
- Barry Scott Photography's Pics

"Ride Your Heart Out" Hoodies

Fall is in full swing and after last weekends freezing temps Winter might be fast approaching! Plenty of hoodies available over at our online store, but the "Ride Your Heart Out" ones have been the most popular lately.

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NEJC Coverage

There have been a ton of photos and a few videos surfacing from New England Jam Chowda. Below are a bunch of links to various media sources that covered NEJC. Enjoy!

- Tables & Fables Photos
- DIG Photos
- Animal Photos
- Joe Miller's Photos
- Street Pete's Photos 

NEJC WAS BONKERS!

No long winded post folks, just the simple facts. NEJC was epic! 600+ people, 100+ riders all gathered in one place for the love of BMX. I shot about 5 photos all day, I was too busy peddling TYRANT merch, taking in the madness, and binge eating $3 hamburgers from the Steam Punk. Counting down the days till NEJC 2013!

Thanks Chuck!

NEJC IS HERE!

Tomorrow is the day you've all been waiting for, New England Jam Chowda' is here! This is going to be one of the most insane events in the history of New England BMX...be there! Look for your booth, plenty of free stickers and tees and hats for sale!

Noon-dark - Steampunk Cafe Parking Lot - Danielson, CT

Mansfield Cross Action

So I haven't raced since CrossVegas at Interbike in 2008, but that's coming to an end bright and early Saturday morning. I've registered to give 'em hell in the Cat 4 race at the Connecticut Cyclocross Championships at Mansfield Hollow. I'm sure it's gonna hurt like hell cause my cardio is pretty shot right now, but I've got plenty of leg strength and BMX skills to get me by. Should be a blast...especially riding this 31 year old beast! I'm sure all the other spandex jockey's in my race will be riding carbon, several thousand dollar bikes. F that, STEEL!

Sunday Morning Squatch

Steve and I hit up the Squatchville Trails for a little morning maintenance and some riding. After an hour or so of removing the puddle and dialing in the Green Line the place was ready for action. As usual, Steve gave it hell!

Sunday Squatch Photos: CLICK HERE

Barn Bound

It's been months and month since we've adventured up to the Mass. Barn to get rad on our bikes, the drought ended tonight! Good times for sure!!

Barn Photos: CLICK HERE

Chowda' Watered Down!

The New England Jam Chowda' event has been rained out, the new date is Sunday, October 14th. Be there!

Rollin' Into Jam Chowda

The roller ramp is done! Awaiting paint then off to Danielson later in the week. Jam on, 1 week away!

Mini East Side Tour

Steve, Schmidt, and I met up with Clint from Skizz BMX and hit up a bunch of parks and his backyards ramps. Super fun day! I'll let the photos explain...I'm feeling lazy today...

Saturday Photos: CLICK HERE

Wayside/Riverside

Steve and I met up with Schmidt over at this trails today. The place was pretty dry, but the lines were running just fine. It was a fun afternoon hanging with friends and riding bikes. On the way home, we hit up the Cromwell Park quick and then stopped off to check out the Riverside Trails...a small area where there are some fun obstacles to ride. We ended up sessioning Riverside for an hour or so and Steve was getting rad. Good Saturday for sure!

Wayside/Riverside Photos: CLICK HERE

Autumn Brand Jam

Steve, Schmidt, and I loaded my car to the max and adventured North East up to the Autumn Brand Jam at Hyde Park. We made a pit stop on the way up to pick up some New England Jam Chowda promotional material from Chuck, then we were jam bound. The event started off as most do, riders trickling in and everyone kinda buzzing, but as the day progressed things got wild. By mid-afternoon there were 50+ riders and tons of spectators watching the madness ensue. Some insane height close to 4 feet took the Bunnyhop win, the No Front Wheel Manual Contest was off the hook, and I believe Corey D. took the Best Table win. I spent most of the day in the shade manning the TYRANT, Tables & Fables, Dick Mauls booth, but Steve and Schmidt were getting rad. The rains eventually moved in late day and the place began to clear out...our cue to load up and begin the trek back to CT. Gotta send a huge shout out to the Mauls/Tables & Fables crew for putting on a kick a$$ event. The turnout was great and everyone was having fun, BMX at it's finest!

As previously mentioned, I was manning the booth all day. Sorry, only 3 photos!

Autumn Brand Jam Photos: CLICK HERE

September Soaker

Man, we got hosed this week! 2.5 straight days of rain. Steve made it out to Hebron once later in the week, but aside from that it was a week of little riding. Bummer!

Hebron Lives!

After 10 years of being supervised, charging admission, and not allowing bikes the Hebron Skatepark is now open to the public...well kinda. The rules sheets posted all over the park say it's for town resident use only and no bikes or scooters are allowed. Kinda BS when 95% of the parks in New England are allowing bikes, boards, blades, scooters, etc. Why discriminate?!?  Well it's not like it stopped us, Steve and I rode the place for 3 hours and it was great to get on those ramps again. We used to jump the fence 10 years ago, I don't miss those days! Aside from some slick spots on the skatelite and a ton of exposed nails and popping screws, the park is an awesome set-up...and only 15 minutes from home! Sure enough, a state cop finally did show up at dusk but he was super cool and just asked that we pick up any trash that may be ours as the park was littered with bottles, candy wrappers, and energy drink cans. Successful session!

Hebron Photos: CLICK HERE