It’s amazing the things you will talk about when you are stuck in traffic for what seems like forever but there was light at the end of the tunnel, literally! As we got to experience the famous Baldy full pipe which was amazing, the adventure getting there and having to find a new plank to be able to get over to ride it was probably more fun then riding it itself. As you can tell from this photo good times were had.
Thanks to the guys at Epic Bmx we had a ball at the jam at Liberty park yesterday. Thanks to everyone that came out.
Brock is with out a doubt a ledge destroyer, here is a web video for his clothing hookup Dishonour. As you would expect from Brock there are some solid moves in this, it’s hard to tell what side is his natural grind side.
Brock Olive Scraps from dishonour brand on Vimeo.
Zac just recently took a trip to Melbourne, here is a bit of an update from it all…
“So the Blazeguard prem was on the weekend in Melbs. aswell as my 25th birthday so Amber and I venture down and stayed with Thomas and Elle. It was a cracker of a weekend with the Blazeguard prem held at Revolver it was a fair turn out and as much as it was a short video, the whole production was amazing! The rest of the night was filled with being intoxicated.
I Spent most of Saturday hung over but managed to hit a ghetto rail across the road from Fordyces, two kids were just roaming by and wanted to jump in on the photo.
The old gang from Deniliquin treated me to a great night around North Melbourne for my birthday, it was a great weekend all in all.. I was so happy to get out of Canberra to be honest! In other news though. Backbone has started filming for their first full length DVD… Look out for that in about a years time, gunna be epic. Anyways speak to ya later.”
We had a ball filming this at Chino park the other night. Thanks to Chris Long for filming this. The last clip was filmed literally 1 minute before the lights went out in the park. More videos from Network A here.
Our Italian connection Daniele gives us a quick update on his latest movements.
Last movie you watched…
Bowling for Columbine (M.Moore)
A musician you are hyped on at the moment…
Fabio Bax aka Jullare, an Italian rap singer. I downloaded his last mixtape and it’s really good. Outside the Italian scene I discovered La Coka Nostra, they are nuts!
What did you get up to yesterday…
At home waiting for my new fisheye! School in the afternoon, working with new video editing software (pretty complex, actually).
Last time you came off your bike pretty hard…
Except for the usual crashes I’d say a couple of months ago, on a 360 over a rail, filming for my new web vid…you’ll see…
Websites you have been hitting up of late…
Facebook, Ebay and The Come Up. Oh, and Colony, Lotek and Hoodbmx of course!
Last clip you filmed…
Railhop in Pordenone, loved it!
Last meal you ate…
Rice and tuna, not a tasty combination I’d say. Ok, cooking is hard…
Newest part on your bike…
One Way Pegssss!
Oldest part on your bike…
Tires.
Last web video you watched…
Brandon Van Dulken 10 clips. Amazing!
Last SMS you received…
Oh, school stuff.
Instagram/Twitter…
Follow me on instagram! @danieledepiccoli
We had a pretty whirlwind adventure to Woodward with 2 of the RV tyres blowing out leaving Ryan to sleep in it over night until he could get it fixed whilst the rest of us squeezed together in the 2 other cars and got settled in at Woodward. Ryan got all sorted this morning and had a real solid ride with us this afternoon evening.
Everyone at Woodward has been real cool and I am looking forward to the days ahead.
Another day another good park to ride. We are off to Woodward today for 6 days which should be a fun time! If anyone is heading out there make sure you come up and hang out.
Valvo recently went on a bit of a trip and he sent through this update from it…
“I went on a trip in Londrina-Paraná, my friends have a good bike shop in the city called OpenBikeShop, they invited me to a Mini ramp session inside of the Shop. We had a jam and bunnyhop contest and it was really fun day.
The day before I went to the Kamaka trails, probably the best trails I’ve been to in Brazil. I just want say thanks for all local’s put some hard work there.”
A quick Q&A from Marnold about what’s been happening lately…
Last movie you watched…
Pirates of the Caribbean. On strangers tides.
A musician you are hyped on at the moment…
Alot of Young Jeezy, Eazy E and The Game… Nothing better.
What did you get up to yesterday…
Rode my bike around with the homies then went to dinner.
Last time you came off your bike pretty hard…
When I popped my shoulder out in February trying to 180 a rail hop.
Websites you have been hitting up of late…
Thecomeupbmx, Colonybmx and Focalpointbmx.
Last clip you filmed…
A pegs to hardway, as always…
Last meal you ate…
Was actually an hour ago, it was 2 potato cakes for smoko at work.
Newest part on your bike…
Muchroom grips and Agenda tyre’s. Gotta keep them fresh and plenty of grip.
Oldest part on your bike…
My Official stem.
Last web video you watched…
Was actually Jackson Ratima’s welcome to primo edit, shit was fire.
Last SMS you received… That is one for my eyes only!
Instagram/Twitter… Instagram is @marn0ld and my twitter is @marnoldfp so get on the following game.
Over on Vital, Tom Stretton has a video bike check which has some good footage he filmed the other day over here in LA.
Tom Stretton Bike Check – More BMX Videos
We have been having a blast the last couple of days here in LA with the locals and hitting a bunch of parks. Follow us on Instagram for regular updates. @colonybmxbrand
Just a reminder about the jam on Saturday, it’s for a great cause and we are stoked to be able to support it.
Daniele sent through some nice images of his current setup…
Thanks to Michele Giannantonio for the photos.
Frame: Colony Teddy V2, 20.85″
Fork: Colony Guardian
Bars: Colony Bull bars
Stem: Colony Official
Grips: Colony Mountjoy Grips
Clamp: Integrated
Cranks: Colony Colonial V2
Sprocket: Colony CC
Seat/Post: Colony Combo
Front Wheel: Colony Contour
Rear Wheel: Colony Contour
Pedals: Colony Fantastic
Pegs: Colont Oneway CrMo
Hubguards: Colony
Another beautiful day in LA, after watching Ryan destroying the trails and himself we spent 2 hours in heavy traffic heading back out to Riverside to ride with Jourdan at another really fun park, Peta was riding really well along with the others. Long days and nights here. Alex and Chris arrive tomorrow which will be cool.
We spent the day riding Jourdan‘s local park of Riverside then riding a few schools and spots around the area. Tom tried something ridiculous at this spot but wasn’t able to get it, hopefully we get back there.
After long flights we were all pretty jet lagged so we copped a couple hours sleep and then headed out to Ben Snowdens place to check it out. After watching the locals kill it we hit up a few local spots and onto the Vans park. It was a fun first day and we are about to head out to Jourdans area to meet up and hit some spots. Follow us on Instagram for constant updates @colonybmxbrand
Gorak has been in the BMX industry forever and a year or so ago he opened up his own shop out in Bentleigh, Victoria called Riding Way. They have plenty of Colony goodness so if you are from out that way support your local and check them out.
Shot during the filming of the DVD. Uprail to bars by Mr Bayzand.
Get yourself along to Prahran Skatepark in Melbourne today at around lunch time to hang out with Mick & get yourself a copy of The Colony DVD for free as well. He will be there from lunch time to have a roll around. Of course if it’s bad weather Mick wont be there.
Jourdan recently got back from a quick trip to Vegas to film some more clips for his up and coming The Hunt section. Jourdan has definitely been busy of late scoring a job with his dad as an apprentice electrician and working on his first Colony web video so I am excited to get to work on that edit in the coming weeks. Thanks to Ryan Galvan for the photos. You can keep up to date with all Jourdan’s happenings via his twitter here.
A few weeks back myself, Liam, Marnold and Brock headed over to China for the Asian X-Games. If you were following via the site you would know we had some crazy issues with missing bikes and Brock getting hurt but all in all it was a fun trip and this is the video we made from the days we spent riding after the comp was done. Thanks again to the locals for helping us out and make sure you grab the next 2020 mag that comes out for a full article about the trip.
Over the past couple of weeks Pete and I have been working on filming a web video but I swear Pete has the worst luck in the world. Besides all the knee issues he has had over the years, last week at work he blew out his back and could barely move. It seems he has a bulging disc issue and can’t do much about it but rest. Get well soon my man and from what we have filmed so far it will be worth the extra wait. Below is a screengrab from one of the wildest moves we’ve filmed so far…
Chris Courtenay is next up so lets do this…
Last movie you watched…
Honestly can’t even remember! Barely ever watch TV!
A musician you are hyped on at the moment…
I can never just get stuck to one! I’m more hyped on whatevers sounding good and setting the vibe!
What did you get up to yesterday…
Worked all day at RideOn BMX store then went for a little shred with my mates!
Last time you came off your bike pretty hard…
Last night (Wednesday) or Saturday but I’m all good! Crashing sucks!
Websites you have been hitting up of late…
Vitalbmx, Thecomeupbmx & the Colony site are my 3 daily’s.
Last clip you filmed…
Filmed a new 10 clip edit which is dropping soon!
Last meal you ate…
My girlfriend made me a chicken, cheese & lettuce roll for lunch! Was amazing, thanks Mel!
Newest part on your bike…
My whole bike is brand new and I’m absolutely loving it!
Oldest part on your bike…
Lever which I’ve had since I was 15!
Last web video you watched…
Chad Kerleys ALLI edit!
Last SMS you received…
Troy Charlesworth sorting out filming!
Instagram/Twitter…
Follow my twitter & instagram @chriscourtenay.
Over the past few weeks Peta has been filming with her friend Tristan Montagu and they sent thought this web video from all the footage together, really stoked on the level Peta is riding at right now.
We jumped on the bandwagon a couple weeks ago and setup a Colony Instagram for all the team to post on. Make sure you follow us @colonybmxbrand
Valvo just sent through an update, he seems to travel more then anyone I know…
“This month was so busy, I was a judge at the Old School and Flow Bmx Contest then I went on a big trip to do some Dirt Demos, it was sick! 20 thousand people at the event it was really crazy.
I arrived home a week ago but I’m waiting for weather to get better, so I can get back to filming my edit.
Next week I going to a little trip with ESPN Brazil to One New Bike Shop, it will be a big Jam session at the new ramps over there, it will be fun.”
Our latest advert in The Albion featuring Ryan Guettler and our 2012 complete bikes. The Albion has a new website so make sure you take the time to check it out as it’s really good!
