Wisdom to Youth Jam

I've been waiting for this jam for weeks and yesterday was finally the day. All the legends of my youth congregating in one venue to get rad on their bikes. Really have no words to describe the day other than EPIC! Everyone was having a great time, the weather ended up being awesome, nobody got hurt, and fun was had by all. Can't wait till next year!

Wisdom to Youth Photos: CLICK HERE

Wayside Plowed!

I noticed a jaw dropping photo appear on Schmidt's Facebook wall yesterday afternoon, The Wayside Trails had been plowed. Needless to say, I was sick to my stomach, it always stings to see any Connecticut spot destroyed…especially when it comes unannounced and happens out of nowhere...even if I wasn't a local and don't live in Berlin.

An article was posted in The Berlin Citizen back in October after the police "randomly discovered the trails after a noise complaint". Give me a break! Wayside has been around for over a decade and countless riders have passed through those trails over the years, they didn't just randomly appear over night and the cops and town knew damn well they were there. A legacy of BMX was flushed down the tubes today thanks to the Town of Berlin. Looking back at that article Town Manager Denise McNair wanted the trails plowed due to liability, so I'm sure she's the one who we owe the heartfelt fuck you to!

New Tees In!

The Dig, Stack, Pack, Ride trails tees are in! $12 cash or credit, hit me up in person or buy one HERE! Thanks for the support!

T&F Sunday

Steve and I headed East to meet up with Tony Long and some of the Tables & Fables crew this morning. We met up at Tiverton and ride the cement park for a bit before heading to New Bedford and getting rad for the rest of the day. It's always fun crossing state lines and taking BMX day trips, especially to places you've never ridden. Thanks TL!

Buttery Brook Jam: 5/18/13

Yesterday was the Buttery Brook Jam and it was an awesome day! There were a ton of riders, a ton of prizes, and the weather was spot on. Gotta send a huge thanks out to Colby B, FatTrax, and everyone else who had a hand in making the jam a success.

Buttery Brook Photos: CLICK HERE

Buttery Brook POSTPONED!

Saturday's Buttery Brook Jam is being postponed due to rain. New date, the 18th. Be there!

Ride for Boston Jam

Steve and I headed up to the Ride for Boston Jam at the Agawam Park and Taylor Wink followed us up to get in on the fun. The event was really well organized and had some great sponsor backing. They had live bands playing, food, etc. To my surprise, the BMX turnout was pretty poor. Not sure if people went elsewhere cause it was a gorgeous day, but it was sad that such a great cause got shunned by so many. None the less, the jam went on and people got rad...and $1,200 was raised. Good stuff!!

Ride for Boston Photos: CLICK HERE

Squatchville is Running!!

First session of the year at the Squatchville Trails and the place is running great! So looking forward to this years trails season!!

Squatchville Photos: CLICK HERE

Jake's Still Hucking

Met up with Steve, Jake Lineberry, and Alex Muir at East Haddam last night and the park was empty. I had high hopes of getting a solid session in, but that ended quickly as I went OTB hard on my first run. Needless to say that ruined my night...and my left knee! The other guys gave it hell and we're getting rad with the park all to themselves. Can't believe after all these years and all those hard crashes Jake is still hucking himself like a rag doll. Dude ain't right!

East Haddam Photos: CLICK HERE

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Northwoods Again

We made it out to Northwoods again for another kick a$$ session. Love that place!!

Northwoods Photo: CLICK HERE

Flatland Fracas 2013

Mark your calendars, the Fracas is July 21st! I'm psyched to be a part of this and even more excited that Josh is back on his flatland bike and riding in the event. Bound to be a kick a$$ day! Whether you ride flat or not, come out and support the New England BMX scene!

First Dirt 2013: Northwoods 4/9

We finally got some trail riding in! Steve and I headed out to Northwoods, Tim C's backyard set-up, and got a solid 1.5 hours in before dark. The jumps are somewhat small, but it's super fun and the guys keep it pretty mint making for a great intro to dirt after a long Winter. Looking forward to getting back there often this year!

First Dirt 2013 Photos: CLICK HERE

Maul's Brawl 2013

The dudes at Maul's know how to throw a party! The 2013 edition of the Brawl was OFF THE HOOK! People were blasting, there were tons of prizes, to my knowledge nobody got really hurt, and everyone had a hell of a time. Thanks John & TL! A huge thanks to all the folks that supported TYRANT and bought tees and/or hats...or even just took some stickers. Much appreciated!!!

Maul's Brawl 2013: CLICK HERE

Spring Willi

Back to back t-shirt sessions, dare I say Spring is finally here! Merrit Mike was in town for the Holiday weekend so I scooped him and Steve up and we headed out to Willi to get a morning session in. Good call on our part, it ended up being a kick a$$ session. Some of the T&F guys were down from Mass. and some of the RI crew came across and dudes were getting rad. Def a good time!

Willi Photos: CLICK HERE

Skate vs. Bike Rant!

The skate vs. bike drama at East Haddam has been at an all time high the past week. People are fuming that the ledges are all busted up and apparently they feel sh1t talking and ghost riding their boards is going to resolve the issue?!?

Everyone out there knows damn well I was being a peg Nazi when the park first opened. As the rules stated "no pegs", but we were fortunate to get the town to allow plastic pegs/sleeves as an exception. We're quickly approaching the 1 year anniversary of the park and the snake ledge and sub box look like someone took a sledgehammer to them. Sucks! I'd be lying if I said I'm surprised! We all knew this was going to happen and we all questioned the no coping decision from the start. At this point, the ledges aren't magically going to fix themselves so I think griping about pegs on them is a moot point. I haven't seen much BMX action on the granite coping in the pool and do agree metal pegs need to stay off it! What pisses me off is the kids mouthing off that "It's a skatepark, not a bike park". Last time I checked, the skatepark committee that raised the funds to have the park built was made up of 80% BMX riders...most of who are still local and riding the park.

If the town is willing, I'm all for raising some cash to get some metal slapped on those ledges, even if it's just some angle iron. If not, on well. Shut your mouth and enjoy the park. Anything is better than nothing!

Could it be Spring?

Sunny, blue skies, 58°...is Spring finally here?!? A bunch of people met up at East Haddam around 5 yesterday evening and sessioned the park well into the darkness. Good times!

EH Photos: CLICK HERE

T&F in Town

We had plans for the T&F crew to come into town last weekend, but ringleader TL had to take care of some business at home. We postponed the get together to the 24th...and it worked out perfectly! The sun was out and the temps finally made their way toward 50°. At one point we had 26 riders at the East Haddam Park, running it! It's always good when the T&F dudes come to town. Looking forward to making our way up to their turf soon!

Sunday Photos: CLICK HERE

Spring-ish

Steve and I shoveled East Haddam with 2 skaters for 4 hours yesterday in hopes of being able to ride the park today. We couldn't get the whole snake run clear, but it was clear enough for a fun session today. Sunshine, 50°, t-shirt, and sun burn to show for it. Awesome day!

East Haddam Photos: CLICK HERE

Maul's Brawl 2013

It's that time of year again kids, Mauls Brawl! Last year was off the hook, I'm sure this year is going to be bigger and better. Steve Morse is going for the Expert Crown after a podium finish last year :P Be there!

Last Year's Maul's Brawl Photos: CLICK HERE

Vintage Taj Takes Flight

Dog Piss snapped his cranks yesterday at the barn and instead of calling it a day he proceeded to pull a 90's Hoffman Taj off the wall to ride. The bike is a solid 40 lbs and has been a display piece at the barn along with other vintage rides. Needless to say, Chris rode the hell out of that thing and lived up to his nickname!

Vintage Taj Photos: CLICK HERE