Well it's over for another year and was as nuts as ever. Morgan went really high, Doyle went really far and Young went really fast.

Click HERE for post jam lo down and click HERE for all the results.

Photos: Course overview, unknown invert, Taj in the long jump comp.

Arrgggh been going down to the main spot that this jam was gonna be held at almost every night to get it creted up a bit. Left it for the weekend a couple of weeks back came back on the monday and some contactors had started digging up the road down there in a major way 15ft deep trench about 50ft long and they had started to store thier materials in the space next to the spot we'd have been riding in. The next week comes and 2 jcb's are parked in said spot with jersey barriers and fencing around them not completly ruining the event but taking up a good 30 percent of the usable space there. Now i went back last night and there was a security guard in a portacabin that they'd plonked adjacent to the jcb's as soon as i start riding he come over to tell me to leave. I told him he cant make me leave, its a public space, fuck you, call the police if you think they're gonna do anything about it, obvoiusly they wer'nt interested when they came along cos i was right. Once the secuirty guard had spoken to all this supiriors to see what to do and realized i was'nt gonna be buillied into leaving, he told me what the deal was. Apparently £60,000 worth of cable had been nicked from the site and another night another £10,000 of stuff so it was a sensitive area and i had to leave. I explained that the contactors are the cunts taking up the public space and when were they gonna fuck off and leave it back to us. Basically their not going at least untill at least christmas which means god knows when and they're planning on moving more stuff into the riding space during the next week which'd make it impossible to hold the jam, and without this spot it just would'nt be the smelly hippy jam. So sorry bout that but its off i'm pissed off and gotta cancel the afterparty. To whoever nicked that stuff if its cos i mentioned taking a bucket full of sand from there no probs and you went and ripped off £70,000 worth of stuff, fuck boyee iam gonna...
want a cut he ha hoe.

I'm afraid so

Well done Sam bout time you got some coverage. Every time i tried to film him or take shots he'd wilt and sigh(hehe), so good job guys who put this together hahaha. Does this mean you're pro now?. Poor Sam grew up riding around the hardest to please bunch of mean old girls who could'nt stand to be shown up by their little bitch, which he did pretty much every time he rode at harvington skatepark in beckenham. Those days are way past him now, time to shed the shackles of opression and get it done. Cm'on Sam show us what you got.

You might have already seen this on BCBMX, but I only got it today so here it is.

"EPIC HALOWEEN NIGHT – "THIS SATURDAY" 28/10/06

This holiday of the dead, epic will be filled with disgusting evil demons (you lot), all hell bent on their own destruction.
This Halloween night bash is going to be insane with the old fancy dress idiocy raising it's ugly head.

Come on, Who's got the balls to dress up? Anything you like. Prize for the best dressed.
Plus as if you didn’t know yet, we have a new improved course layout now our park revamp is finished, joy!(minus a few minor tweeks we want to do).

The night starts at 7pm till 11.30pm with £5 on the door. We will have plenty of food, music and booze in the bar.

If you would like to sell your soul and become one of the undead or simply live forever as a twitching rotting corpse, get your bad self down here with your crews and hope to god you will survive the night.

“I can see dead people….”

wethepeople are doing some along with Circle bmx, this is on youtube though and has Max Legrand showing us how you should ride some local spots. I just found an etnies one too.

One for the Youtube / Google video fans, living room burnout. http://www.automotosport.info/article-281.html

Steve King has been working on this skatepark guide site for London. http://www.londonskateparks.co.uk

AFGNHYRJMYEDTHMS

flyout turndown at Dagenham

fresh woodprimer paintjob.

Madera hubguard for dexter hub,replaces spacer behind conenut.

Al 180 my bike

Made al jump my bike so i had something to tryout my off camera flash stuff, just the one handheld and in the shot, same f stop as ambient.

Yeah "smelly hippy jam Nov 19th. If anyone has an idea for an afterparty venue email me, (gay daves place? hehe) obviously somewhere not the complete other side of london, greenwich?. I know there's another of those yellow card bars in greenwich that the stf premiere was held at in Kingston, which was pretty good since they have screens all over the place as well as a bigscreen arm chairs and cheap drinks with the yellow card. Anybody got a vid they want to premiere?. I guess we could get the fit one on the go but it'd be good to have something else if we can find a venue. Knock up a Nang early hype trailer Mr Marvin. I think Revolt are gonna put up some stuff for prizes too, yeah Ross?. New flyer coming about a week before with directions and a weather check, shitty right now, but its all covered... no worries. So who's bringing the Megaphone then?
Optic vortex

Fancy a BMX comp in France later this month?

“Vibrations Urbaines” (9th edition), which is one the best “by and for riders Sk8 and BMX contest” in France; I give you there few photo and video link (last year contest) to check it:


http://unionbro.free.fr/media/vu8bmxdirtoct2005.mp4 (DIRT PART)

It take place by the 28 and 29 october for SK8 comp, 4 and 5 of nov 2006 for BMX, in Pessac (very near Bordeaux airport, or station).
Last year we had 250 riders for the contest, with all the best French sk8 riders like Danny Hamard, Willy Simon, Georges Agounkouin, Moïse Wilhem…
Seb Daurel for speaker and David Manaud / Kévin Métallier on camera.
For Bmx, guys like Hanu Cools, Barry Kohne... and John Petit on the mic and Manu Sanz on shooting…
For this year, we already have confirmed riders: kye forte, caleb kilby , ricky feather, mike miller , Barry Kohne and amsterdam’s friends…

Price money is around 10 000 euro, and ambiance is very hot!!!
The whole is indoor (except dirt bmx if possible with 2 doubles made by Patrick “Patoche” Guimez),
Street Park conceived
especially for each comp is in constant evolution! Note Wood floor for skate boards,
and also last minute Braun Mini Spine is coming (See joined .jpg document sk8 and Bmx park)
Evening with live bands and projection of videos.

Restoration and refreshment bar on the site not expensive and dodo in the usual places (car, caravan, friends, beautiful star and hotels). We can indicate contacts of hotel if you wish it.

The Backyard Jam propaganda is hotting up, the latest...

If you have a PSP you can now go to YourPSP.com and download footage from last years Jam at Brighton for absolutely nada.

We also have some free wristbands for the roundabout tour - Second Time Round premier. The wristbands will be available from the roundabout stand in the retail area so if you are over 18 and want free entry to the premier on Saturday night as well as free entry to club Corporation get yourself to the roundabout stand!

Pro riders now confirmed!

1. Aaron Ross (US)
2. Ali Whitton (UK)
3. Anthony Neapolitan (US)
4. Anthony Watkinson (US)
5. Ashley Charles (UK)
6. Ben Wallace (Haro) (US)
7. Brandon Harris (US)
8. Brandon Hoerres (US)
9. Brian Hunt
10. Chase Dehart (US)
11. Chase Hawk (US)
12. Corey Martinez (US)
13. Dan Lacey (UK)
14. Danny Hickerson (US)
15. Dustin Guenther
16. Gary Young (US)
17. John Garcia (France)
18. John Heaton (US)
19. Justin Simpson (US)
20. Kye Forte (UK)
21. Kyle Blake (UK)
22. Luke Marchant
23. Mark Love (UK)
24. Mark Potoczny
25. Matt Beringer (US)
26. Matt Rowe(UK)
27. Max Vincent (CAN)
28. Maxime Charveron (France)
29. Mike Potoczny (US)
30. Morgan Wade (US)
31. Nate Morshan (US)
32. Niky Croft (UK)
33. Paul Jeffries (UK)
34. Robin Fenlon (UK)
35. Ruben Alcantara (Spain/ US)
36. Scott Malyon (UK)
37. Taj Mihelich (US)
38. Christopher Jenner (UK)
39. Mike Miller (UK)
40. Marv (UK)
41. Edwin Delarosa (US)
42. Tom White (US)
44. Cam Hardy (UK)
45. Sam Ward (UK)
46. Wade Lajlar (Canada)

http://www.andrewnortonphoto.com
http://www.aaronschuman.com
http://keepitrad.com/sam/
http://www.magnumphotos.com

sigma 15mm fisheye, nikon fit. brad@randombmx.com

Bout time!

More details as the we get closer to the date.

click this!

the red cross of doom has striked again, so no photos sorry! here is a video of last years backyard jam. some of you may have seen it but if not its worth a look. its in 3 weaks time and the riders list is looking good. i got a bit of info so check below.



ETNIES BACKYARD JAM – October 2006
* * * NEWS UPDATE * * *

Well Well Well the waiting is nearly over… The etnies Backyard Jam qualifying events are all finished and our 60 Expert riders have been selected and are now lined up to ride in the etnies Backyard Jam 2006, which is only three weeks away!
This year’s etnies Backyard Jam is going to be held at ICE Sheffield on 27th – 29th October 2006. If you’ve seen Props 59 or attended last years Jam in Brighton you’ll know what to expect. If not, imagine a line up of some of the worlds best riders on a course designed by one of the best ramp designers and builders available, all situated in a state of the art arena.
Tickets are on sale and are priced as follows:
Adv On door
Friday £8 £10
Saturday £10 £12
Sunday £12 £14
Weekend £26 N/A
To get your hands on some tickets just call 0845 310 3670 or go to www.backyardjam.com.

more pro riders step up to the Etnies backyard Jam
Morgan Wade (US), Ruben Alacantara (Spain/US), Taj Mihelich (US), Matt Beringer (US), Gary Young (US), Danny Hickerson (US), Corey Martinez (US), Bas Keep (UK), Ali Whitton (UK), Aaron Ross (US),Chase Dehart (US), Chase Hawk (US), Dustin Guenther (CAN), John Heaton (US), Kye Forte (UK), Max Vincent (CAN), Niky Croft (UK), Dan Lacey (UK), Brandon Harris (US) and Ben Wallace (UK) to name just a few, have all now confirmed they are going to be competing in this years etnies Backyard Jam and we can not wait to see what surprises they have in store.
With the Expert category already filled with the 60 riders from the four qualifying rounds, you’d better be quick if you are thinking about taking part as the Pro places are filling fast. GET YOUR ENTRIES IN. Pro registration is priced at £50. Call 0845 310 3670 or go to www.backyardjam.com.

EXTRA CONTESTS
This year we will be continuing the extra contests including the Snickers Bunny Hop (Friday), etnies Highest Air (Saturday) and Snickers Best Trick (Sunday). But, as if that wasn’t enough, we are also throwing in a brand new extra contest for this year’s event, the Primo Long Jump (Sunday). If you think you can give the Pros a run for their cash prize money then you can enter these contests too, all you have to do is sign up for £20. (Please note that your rider pass will only gain you entry to Jam on the day of the contest you are riding not the whole weekend.)
STUDENTS
Students can come along all weekend and get tickets on the door for the discounted advance price, upon presentation of a valid NUS card.
Riders, riders, riders – Just make sure that you keep checking out www.backyardjam.com for the most up to date listings of all riders competing in this year’s event and all event information.

insane clothing a new clothing company

Word has it that Motion Skatepark is back open again this Friday.

It's back again, here is the press release with more info:

The 7th Simpel Session has once more dodged the blizzards and polar bear traps and invites you to join us midst the snowy fields of Tallinn in the Saku Arena on January 12-14, 2007. Apart from the vigorous ... we have something to get your heart bumping - you and another 12,000 spectators who will be checking out the event. That makes the Simpel Session one of the largest event of its kind in Europe accompanied by more than 130 riders from 25 different countries. The regulars - BMX Street and Skateboard Street - contests set aside, we'll be down with best trick and high air contests and the riders - they're gonna love this - will be able to take away a 13,000 Euro prize purse!
If you're reading so far just think about all the funky music, friendly atmosphere, retail booths, bmx/skate film festival, the ever-so-notoriuos afterparties and you got yourself an event you don't want to miss.
Come out of your igloo and join us for the Session!
Welcome to the Bash!

The new website is up here - http://www.simpelsession.com

Well I've been flat out busy for the last week, so these updates have slipped the net. Most of this stuff is already out and about but incase you missed it.

Joe Cox is editing the footage from the latest Padded Cell Roadtrip, here are a couple of teaser videos.

Padded Cell Promo 1
Padded Cell Promo 2

The Make are back from Barca and have another video trailer...

The Make Vid

some bits and bobs, been living in bourenmouth just over a weak now, seems to be good. my course has started, so far its been all about inductions to the studio's etc.... i shot loads of b&w film the other day at kings and baiter so when i get those back they will be up. i shot the turndown with a long lens i think it will look better. lets wait and see.

I was trying to post some pics of Mikael Geske from Sweden, but for some funky reason it just wasn't happening. If I ever figure out why I could only post a little square with a red cross I'll try again but in the meantime I'll go back to the dayjob.

It's not much notice but there is a birthday jam going on at Epic tomorrow night (Thursday 5th Oct). At 4 years old Epic has finally left kindergarten, is planning on going places and yes, Keith is still eclectically dressed. I was going to post the flyer for the jam as well but guess what? another little square with a red cross. Some days I think I'm trully fucking useless!!!

Speaking of useless the following examples are gradually becoming a daily occurance and sum my luck up quite well.

I once drove down to Radlands from Birmingham only to get there and realise I left my front wheel at home. Manuals aren't really my forte.
Went to ride at Central park Plymouth the other week, got there rode for about 2 mins and somehow ripped the valve in a tube. Normally spare tubes and a pump are in my car, not this time they were at home and finally. I once went to ride at Unit 23 near Glasgow. I pulled up, went to get my bike out of the car and realised I couldn't because I hadn't even brought the fucking thing with me!!!
Useless, truly useless.

ere
I think Cleggy has the frame thing sussed going Tiawanese is the way, uk overheads are gonna be a bit silly. My mono has taken a proper battering and its straight!.