BAD IDEA Premier

Empire's NewVideo, Bad Idea, went off last night.  Most excellent.  I loved it right from the start.  Great intro, great line up, great soundtrack.  Thanks to the crew that should up for it on such short notice.  Thanks as always for the TV, Mr. Sampson. 

Kevin Porter's section had my smiling right away.  Great tune, unique moves.  His best section yet.

Sean Sexton.  Damn.  I didnt think I liked the looks of a flair, until this part came along.  Good god.  He kills it.

Tom Smith... wow.  What was that, a 200 foot hang five????  curved? downhill? thumbs up.

Tom Dugan.  TREMENDOUS.  Favorite part hands down.

Chase Hawk.  His last line through 9th street was so insane. I dont go as fast forwards, as he does backwards.  And his airs are as lofty as ever.  Great song as well.

Aaron Ross finished things up with 540s and tail whips out of rails... How the hell do you feeble down a steep ass rail and whip out of it?  Nice work.

We then headed out to UMASS for a few hours.  Austin and Austin were amazing.  Elvin gets better everyday it seems.  Jeremy Tan showed up, Drew and his Dad Will raced around everything. Josh was having a blast as always. Justin destroyed his back wheel :(.  Even Joe was feeble grinding the pads at South West.  Thanks to Kathy? for bringing your son, Jamie down.  I hope he had a good time.  All in all it was a good night.  Thank you to everyone that showed.  Next week my house? 

 Sorry, Will.

 Joe!

 Austin C. with a 3

 Austin with a T- Bog.

 Austin C  throwing em.

 Justin. Bad timing on my part, sorry.

 Elvin getting horizontal.

Clicked.

Jose's new ride.

 Premium Aurora frame

 Profile elites laced to Hazard lite

 Elites, Hazard lite, KHE park tires

 Demolition cranks, sprocket, premium pedals

 Shadow post, seat, BB, chain

Demolition Chris Doyle bars, Demo headset, Profile Push stem

Jays house.

 First three over the second set. 

 Hand-Can

 Zach makes em look soooo good.

 One of the first few attempts at the last big one.  Still packing things in, so it should be a booter when all is said and done.  Now we have to wrap that berm around those pine trees and head back to the road!!!

Trails were shredded last night.  Thanks to John, Jesse, Keegan, Andy, Johnny, Zach and Andrew. ( I kicked the crap out of the weed wacker).  Andrew mid boost.

4th of July

Only pic I can find...  Had a great turn out for the Parade on the 4th.  Thanks to everyone that showed up to ride with us.  Next year we'll make a float! hahaha

RYE Airfield, Baby!

T-minus 30 hours and counting til take-off!  Thats right, another trip to the best park in New England!  Bus leaves at 6pm from the shop and we arrive at RYE for 8:30pm.  We then ride from 9pm til 9am sunday morning and arrive back at the shop around 11:30 am.   Dont forget your waiver!!! ( If u have been before, you are all set).  If this is your first time, DO NOT forget the waiver.  You can download it from Ryes website.  And you have to get it signed by a public Notary. ( your local bank will have one).  There are still some seats left, so tell a friend!  Get psyched!

Late night in the dirt

Fathers day was yesterday....  I love my kids.  Homemade trail mix, homemade cards, a morning bike ride up the airplane strip... I love them very much.  

Talked to my Dad on the phone for a brief moment.  Cant remember the last father's day I spent with him...

Went to the shop from 12-5.  It was busy.

Came home, Dinner with my wife and Jonah.  Thank you, dear.

Spent the last 4 hours of my day/night digging in the dirt.  There really isnt a better way to get my thoughts out, than sculpting dirt to ride bikes on,(especially at 1 in the morning) with a RedSox game on the truck radio in the background.  I can get things accomplished ( new roller into a bridge, into a berm) and also think/talk out loud to myself about all the things that are going on in my life right now.  My family is important.  My friends are important.  What I do everyday to better myself  is important.  How I let the outside world affect me is important.  That last one, Im working on...

Thank you to ALL that have supported me through the first 5 years of this saga. Your LOYALTY and support means everything to me.  I hope the shop is more to you than just a place to get your new parts from. You certainly mean more to me than just a dollar sign.  Thank you.  I plan on doing it for a few more decades. :)

I hope the rain holds off tonight.  .  I want to try that bridge out.  See you soon, J.

Shop Ts

Did you get yours yet? 

2013 bikes

2013 KINKs and SUBROSAs are here.

8.5-9 inches

Bars from T-1, S&M and Intrakit arrived today...

Here comes the sun

Its gross out. 
But dont let it get you down.  Its supposed to be beautiful this weekend.  On Saturday, a couple of the guys from the shop will be heading over to Hampshire Regional H.S. for a Relay-A-thon to help raise money for the American Cancer Society.  The Hop-Bar, a rail, and a kicker will be there for added excitement.  They will have prizes for best superhero costume, best decorated bike and best overall costume. You can walk, run, bike, scooter, skate...
Raffle and bake sale as well!
 Its from 9am-12pm at H.R.H.S.  this saturday, May 12th.
Go help out a really important cause.

Dang Dang

I almost started bitching and complaining on this post...
Instead I'll just show you the goods.  

New frame from FIT just arrived, and left.  Daaannngggg.  That was quick.  FITs new Tommy Dugan frame, the TD 350.  Tell me what size you want and I'll order a couple more.  20.5, 20.75, 21  Red, clear or black.

Sunday Night Rides!

Ok, its been awhile.  Its time we did another Sunday night ride!  So get your bike dialed up and meet us at the shop for 5 o'clock this sunday ( the 6th).  Or just meet us at UMASS around 5:30 near or around the Fins Art Center.  The weather looks perfect.  Woo Hoooo!!!  stoked.
   

Getting a little shovel time in... 
New Hwhip.

For the love of dirt.

Spent another 2 hours in the dirt last night. The dirt is real wet for the whole jump line, but the entire pumptrack area, with some more work, should be ridable very soon. Im taking the next few nights off from it, but back again early next week. Digging trails under the stars... it doesnt get much better than that. See you soon. J

Its time.

Broke ground yesterday. :) Let the trail season begin!

S&M ?

From 10 tall and 30 wide Perfect 10s, to Sean McKinney inspired Intrikat bars. S&M bars always in stock.

Gone before they even got here.

These will last about as long as....
Gotta keep it clean here.
These wont last long.

March 9th Goodies of the day

G Sport Hub. Best ever?

ODIs and HeadBangers back in stock

sea of dirt

oh the many faces my back yard has taken...