Legendhairy!: July 2009

Friday, July 31, 2009

New Zealand

gorge rd trails-open day-20" edit from trubmx on Vimeo.

I guess this place just opened. I think a park like this should be our next five year project. Looks dialed.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

ENDOR

I think I already posted a bunch of stuff about Endor (and maybe even this picture) but hiking around Henry Cowell today reminded me of this.

And I just saw this amazing photo on LIFE?. Such a good shot (as are all the TBVO ones) but check out that crazy Colorado themed quarter!! Where is that thing?

FUNSPOT call to Arms and 300 Posts!

Well, actually this is the 305th post. For a summer when I said I wouldn't be posting much, I have actually posted more than ever. Polluting the internet with useless information has never been more fun.
The Funspot is ridiculously close to being done. A HUGE and skilled turnout on Saturday MIGHT, and I stress MIGHT mean that the park could open as early as Sunday. But don't bother showing up for Sunday unless you come help out on Saturday. Bring drills/cordless drivers, extra batteries, sunscreen, beverages and some elbow grease. Let's get this place finished. Then we can do this soon!

Verde

This is quite the team, and there is a ton of great Yeagle and Ryan Barrett footage in this edit

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Video Wednesday

Killing Capitola.

Tom Arkus Sunday Bikes Interview from Vinylbmx on Vimeo.

hannu cools @ mxtrails, belgium from An Overdose Of Awesomeness on Vimeo.

Public Speaking

Sometimes I wonder why people smirk when I tell them I live in Santa Cruz. Apparently this is why.

See more funny videos and funny pictures at CollegeHumor.

Seen on the HuffingtonPost.To be fair (to these next speakers, not that lady) speaking in front of people (particularly our city council) can be nerve wracking and can lead to verbal diarrhea, but it doesn't mean it isn't entertaining. This compilation is okay, but really picks up around 2 minutes in.

POW VIDEO FOR SALE

The POW video came out recently and it was worth the wait. I am not just saying this because some Central Coasters have some clips, but it really is one of my favorite videos yet. Almost all trails, full parts from Abe "Abe likes to Party!" Rowland, Marcus O'Brien, Jeremy Kaiser, Travis Kizer, and Aaron Day plus tons of footage from all over the Northwest and CA. A non stop name-taking-ass-kicking soundtrack backs the awesome trail/party footage. So worth the money. Marcus just posted info on his site about how to get a hold of the video, but here it is in case you are in a hurry: "Video Premiere went off pretty well lots of people showed up for it. If your interested in buying a video you can just pay through paypal. Just send me $15 through paypal to cwoodtrails@yahoo.com thats the name you will use so you can pay me. If you don't have your address on there just send it to my email, which is the same cwoodtrails@yahoo.com. The $15 is for the video and shipping. If you have any problems just email me. I will have a paypal set up on the site soon, so if you want to wait you can." ACT NOW, THERE AREN'T THAT MANY COPIES!

Ron DuHamel

My uncle, Ron DuHamel, has recently returned to one of his original loves, painting and has a new website to showcase his life's work. Ron's paintings are big (bordering on huge) and his approach is as bold as the landscapes he concentrates on.

This is one of his older pieces, but one of my favorites. Growing up in California I have always felt that Poison Oak, with its glowingly beautiful but different seasonal identities, "look but don't touch" danger and aggressive growth patterns was the perfect "state plant" rather than the poppy (no offense to the great flower). I have had more than my fair share of poison oak in my time spent in the woods and if I could have a superpower, poison oak immunity would be my first choice, but I am not sure I would ever want to eradicate it.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Dust in the Wind

Devin Schmitt took some amazing shots of Dusty over the last few weeks.

Although the video I wanted to post is this one.

Worlds Collide

Saw this (along with an awesome still picture sequence shot of this collision) here.

Did the canyon just get significantly lamer for reposting fixed gear stuff? You make the call, fascist.

Liquid Dirt

Jeremy from Liquid Dirt just put up this new edit from the new spot where he has been digging.41 seconds of bliss.

Koala Trails from Jeremy Combs on Vimeo.

Michael Monday...on a monday

And this one was a really quick turnaround. I barely have had time to shower since this session happened. That either makes this video really fresh, or me really stinky. Or both.

Got Chunky? from mike hernandez on Vimeo.

Riding trails in dense fog, might be the best thing ever.

Sunday, July 26, 2009

Pretty Greoux

Pretty Shady has a cool retrospective on the Greoux trails in France (think Trail People Jam spot). I guess the jumps are gone these days, but I think a lot of us saw pictures of that place and wondered how they made such beautiful angles and lines.

In other news, I bought a new digital camera this morning, so expect way too many pictures of Otis, the ocean, random trees and Dusty without a shirt on.

Maguire Face

Beerman just put up this edit of Andy. Currently my favorite thing on the internet for so many reasons, but the last clip cemented it for me. I think I peed my pants a little. Andy is the best.

Andy Maguire from Chris McMahon | SJBMX on Vimeo.

Friday, July 24, 2009

EDDIE MONEY

Suprised everyone didn't get the day off, as Eddie Money Friday seems to be a Municipal holiday here.

And for good reason. See you there.

Nighthawk

A Session with Devin Taylor from Jackson Riggs on Vimeo.

Seen on Vinyl

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Green

We have been green here at the Canyon for quite a while and we have no intention of changing.

Someone spent a little too much time

on craigslist today. Whoops. Anyone wanna buy me this for my birthday? It's as old as I am.

Today was a Good Day

You won't catch me in Nike's but this ain't half bad.

I think I'll probably cruise a bike after work because this.

Michael Mondays Returns!

Couldn't wait until Monday to put this one up, so here goes. A bunch of clips from the last few weeks.

Always On The Move from mike hernandez on Vimeo.

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Sunday

The Liquor bikes site is great and Jason Sunday is one reason on his own. Gettin rad on and off the bike. Slip and slide of death.

Canyon News

I haven't been out the canyon for a long time (since Mike got hurt and the line wasn't working all that well) but I heard that someone cut the cable. Breaking stuff at the trails is lame, so show some respect, but I guess now that they are opened up, ride as much as you want (I meant to unlock em anyway). With that being said, remember that they do construction up there all week, and the idea is to keep the trails as low profile as possible until they finish the houses, so that they don't get plowed. Park far away and ride in. Common sense shouldn't be so hard to come by.

Finding a way

There is a really cool interview/post about the indoor dirt room at Rays MTB park on the Deluxe site.

Also, Rick Crossman's site has a ton of great posts since he got back from the Gypsy Caravan Tour. Oh, and in the same awesome Deluxe post/amazing photos vein, check out this picture of a dirt rollercoaster that ran on Deluxe a couple days ago.

The Blue Fowlcan

Ryan Fowler is living it up down in Texas, and after a long peg-hiatus appears to have trick sticks back on his bicycle. Shredding non-stop in Bastrop. Hope to see this guy soon!

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Bicycle Film Festival

Shoulda gone.

Always Wild.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Because..

BMX needs Mike and more people like him..keep healing.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Phone Thugs in Harmony

a dump of all the photos on my phone recently

Look closely in the background to see the result of some idiot plowing in to a fire hydrant. Not the first time something like this has been on the canyon.

Out on the Weekend

Rad?

I think I just hurt my neck shaking my head at this video...not in a good way.

Via SJBMX via ITG. In the Gnar also put up this picture recently. Quetion of the week: Would Derby be more fun to ride like this?

Wert!

Special Brownie fan and professional speedo model Ryan Wert is part of the new Range of Motion video from Ride publishing. Click here to read more about the video and see some pictures of Wert.

Race Dads

And this is why v brakes are getting banned at some local spots..

Immediate Grotto-fication

Friday, July 17, 2009

The bay is on fire!

VIMBY - Tony Campos

Its obvious, but ITG confirmed it as well.

The bay is on fire!

VIMBY - Tony Campos

Its obvious, but ITG confirmed it as well.

Joey Cobbs

So good Joey!

Volume Bikes: Joey Cobbs Edit from VOLUME/DEMOLITION on Vimeo.

Joey Cobbs

So good Joey and Chris!

Volume Bikes: Joey Cobbs Edit from VOLUME/DEMOLITION on Vimeo.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Did I ever tell you you're my Haro?

The Haro team is soo good these days, and like 2/3 of them were born in gnarcal.

Haro/ Rockstar team in Cologne Germany. Worlds 2009 from Haro Bikes on Vimeo.

Is Coco Zurita on Haro now? I hope so.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Photo Tuesdsay...On wednesday

This was one of the craziest things I have seen in person. Half the time it looked like he was just taking his foot off cause he messed up, but he always put it back on before landing.