Just got some info on this weekends jam...

"The running order for the jam is as follows
Saturday 10.30am doors open
Amateur events 1pm - 5.30pm
5.30pm - 6pm prize giving.
6pm - late. Bands and entertainment in the gig room

Sunday
10.30am doors open.
Pro events 1.30pm till 6pm
6pm -6.30pm Prize giving

Please note that all riders are welcome to ride the course on both days"

Cheers Elvis

Here are the results from this weekends jam plus a few photos...


Robin Fenlon

Pro Street Finals

1 Van Homan 94.40
2 Mike Escamilla 92.70
3 Jamie Bestwick 92.30
4 John Heaton 91.00
5 Corey Martinez 90.40
6 Sergio Layos 90.20
7 Taj Mihelich 89.80
8 Chris Doyle 89.40
9 Bruce Crissman 88.40
10 Owain Clegg 86.20
11 Will Jackson 84.20
12 Luke Marchant 84.00
13 John Rogers 83.60
14 Kevin Porter 82.20
15 Ben Hennon 81.80
16 Matthew Roe 80.60
17 Steven Lilly 80.40
18 Ruben Alcantara 78.60
19 Dan Bogard 78.40
20 Brian Vowell 74.20


Rooftop

Expert Street Finals

1 Tom Raw 87.60
2 Georges Pich 86.20
3 Leon Perkins 85.10
4 Jason Davies 84.50
5 Tom Robinson 82.70
6 Chris Collins 82.60
7 Chris Jenner 81.70
8 Jimmy Thali 81.40
9 Edward Mullins 81.30
10 Will Herrmann 81.20


Chris Doyle

Epic Skatepark News
New weekly pass - all day, every day from just £10

That's right - you can now skate, ride or roll all week for just £10. Come everyday if you like, stay as long as you want. Its just £10. OK in school holidays the price goes up to £19 but its still a bargain.

New areas

We are in the middle of a new building programme at the park that will see some exciting new areas. We have completed a 14ft high vert wall and link to the bowl. There's a new big box, with curved coping on one side and square angle on the other. Work is already underway on a big street section for the back of the park - why not come in and see the designs and give us your own ideas.

BMX shop now open - buy a bmx and get 1 month's unlimited riding at Epic

We have all your favorite brands with everything from complete bikes to accessories. Buy a BMX for Christmas and get 1month's unlimited access to Epic free! We have complete bikes from Hoffman, Mongoose, Fit, Haro and Felt so call in and check them out.

Derby Storm Ramps
If you went to the Backyard Jam at Derby, there was a good chance you saw the new ramps in place of the old mini and vert ramp. If not, they look pretty sick...

It was a quiet-ish session at the park last night, so I made a nuisance of myself by taking photos of Stu Clarke and generally getting in the way.



Testing the build quality whilst trying to downside the board.



Click HERE for full size version.

Free Half Term Party - Redditch Skatepark
There is some kind of free, half term party at Redditch Skatepark on Oct 4th including free local coach pick up. See the site for more info. www.redditchskatepark.co.uk/

No news, just a photo of Craig Stevens at Dean Lane during a post work session...

There is going to be another bowl jam at Epic Skatepark on Saturday 8th January from 5pm. Tag team bowl comp same as last year but with highest fakie on the vert wall added in as well. Its the same format enter in teams and have a run between the team taggin in and out. There will be Pro and am classes thats it really people just need to bring beers and watch.

Colum Photos
Just a couple of photos of Colum from Park Central. Table 360 over the box and turndown 180 over the volcano.

Location: Derby Storm Skatepark, Derby
Dates: 22/23/24 October

Everyone should have heard about it and know the score by now. It’s the last one of the year and will take place over three days allowing 100 Amateur riders to and over 60 Professionals who are competing for a share of the $10,000 Pro purse. In addition, riders will be able to compete for $2,700 for the SNICKERS Best Trick contest, where they have a set amount of time to impress the judges with their “ultimate stunts”.

Putting some exciting additions to the course is ramp builder Nate Wessel. Fresh from designing the XGames street course, Nate will be given the freedom to create almost anything he desires for the Jam.

Riders confirmed so far include:

Taj Mihelich (Etnies, T1)
Ben Hennon (Etnies, Haro)
Jamie Bestwick (Etnies)
Brian Foster (Fit)
Sandy Carson (Etnies, Federal)
Bas Keep (Hoffman)
Robin Fenlon (Macneil)
Mike Escamilla (Etnies)
Jon Taylor (Hoffman)
Jim Cielencki (Kink)
Dirty Dan Bogard (Kink)
Will Jackson (We The People)
Dean Hearne (Federal)
Northern John (Volume)
Ruben Alcantara (Etnies)
Brian Tunney (Federal)
Amos Burke (S&M)

www.backyardjam.com

I have just added a bunch of street furniture photos Tom James sent, from what seems like an endless supply of London spots. Hopefully a much needed site revamp soon, been too busy to keep on top of it as well as working with Adi on the Profile Europe and Redditch Skatepark sites.

Street Furniture Gallery

There is a new Profile Europe now online. Although not 100% finished, there is a bunch of stuff on there. Still to add is a full products and service section, more media and rider bios / photos.

www.profileeruope.co.uk

Radlands Petition
Take a few minutes out and sign the radlands skatepark petition. Radlands is one of the oldest parks in the country. You can sign an online petition here:

http://www.petitiononline.com/radlands/petition.html

On Sunday 14th November. The park has had a complete refurbish, all the ramps have been re-plyed and they now have new "dayglo lighting".

Catagories are: street, vert and jumpbox and maybe mini, but its outside it all depends on the weather.

Ramps consist of: spine, driveway, 4/5/8 foot quarters, 5ft high 9 foot long jump box, 5 and 11 ft flat banks, 6 and 14ft roll-ins, 6ft mini, 11ft vert, wallrides and rails.

It starts at 12 and on to 8:00 but it may go on for longer depending on the turnout. £5 to get in, prizes and BBQ. See the website for directions www.skaterham.com

Bicycle Union Website
John Dye is in the process of updating the Bicycle Union so more net nibble treats there soon. www.bicycleunion.com