I have known Pete for a few years now with dealings at previous stores he used to manage over the years. He had always talked about doing his own shop one day. Last year he finally put that dream into reality & opened Freeriders Bike Shop in Camira. In a short time he has grown his store into something special catering for all kinds of 2 wheeled fun. He carries our full ranges including our complete bikes. Situated just down the road from the park at Springfield which is always fun to ride. Next time you’re out that way pop in & say g’day.

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Is this Saturday at Redcliffe skatepark… get yourself there !!

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This Saturday down in Mildura, Victoria there is a comp happening at the Mildura skatepark. Get yourself there for a fun day on the bike & for a chance to win yourself some prizes. Proudly supported by the guys at Hodgson’s Bike Hub in Mildura.

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We are gracing Chris Courtenay with his first signature product for the 2012 season. Chris is now testing it & it will be available in August around the planet. CNC machined from 7075T6 alloy & it will come in Black, Red, Purple, Blue, Gold & Polished.

Just in case you missed it…. check out Chris’s welcome to the team edit from a year ago.

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One of our biggest dealers in Russia is Raen BMX in Moscow. They carry a full range of our ranges & also support a bunch of riders. One such rider is Sergey Tkachenko, who rides a bunch of our products on flow from Raen BMX. Check out this little edit below of Sergey riding an indoor park over there. Enjoy.

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Our own Mark Mathews-Frederick who does our CAD drawings for Colony has an interview up on the BMX Union website. Click here now to check it out. In other Mark news, he just landed in Brussels on the start of a 12 month euro holiday to see what is on offer over there.

Mark’s new paint job scheme on his current bike… DISCOlony

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There is a skatepark comp in Maryborough happening soon & we have gotten behind with some prizes. If you’re in the area, make sure you get yourself along for what no doubt, will be a fun day.

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Here is a little belated welcome edit from Brock Olive put together by his mate, Keenan Steward. Some nice moves in there for sure.

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Liam & Tom have the latest one clip over on the Focalpoint site. Word.

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The LTD frame is nearing completion with the fine folks at FBM & here is another little peak at them. Here you can see the special numbered badge that will be on the down tube near the BB shell. You can also see the drop outs that will be on the frames as well. Check out the drawing for the finer details of the geometry.

Expect these frames to be available in very limited numbers in Australia & France only in about 6 weeks.

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Spotted this awesome edit over on the Vale BMX site featuring Tim White riding the GC Compound. Some really cool stuff in there for sure & well worth the looksy. We flow Tim a little bit of stuff every now & then, through the guys at Vale BMX who run a really dialled shop down on the Gold Coast.

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Simon O’Brien was recently up in Brisbane to film & crashed riding the bowl at Fairfield. His knee has now swollen up pretty bad & is in a lot of pain. Hopefully he isn’t out for too long & will be back on the bike soon enough. Rest up mate.

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Simon O’Brien did some riding for an FMX crew recently & they put together this edit in between shows, enjoy.

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Cooper Brownlee sent in a little email about a new park near his place, read on below…

We have a new indoor park just opened up 15 minutes from my house called, Rampit. If you’re into grinds you will love this place, super fun with some cool lines. I just wish they would fix the slippery concrete. Thanks to Sam Illman for the photo.

Smith grind to no foot can-can.

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Paddy Gross sent in a quick update of what he has been up to since his visit down under last month…

So after my amazing Australian experience I am back in Germany and things started getting pretty much back to normal. I am working again and already started to save up again for my next Australian trip hopefully very soon. I miss the whole team cause everyone treated me like we’ve been friends for years and that’s what Colony is about. I remember when Clint said “I want you to be a part of the Colony family” Now I know what the “Colony family” is about, it’s about fun, friends, smiles, love, adventures, ideas and being authentic.

So I am getting ready for the season and for now all I am doing is riding demos. Last weekend I’ve been in town where I grew up and after two years I’ve had a good sesh at my local skatepark and at a new indoor place which just opened a couple month ago. Well I’ve taken heaps of memories from the good times in Australia and they make me smile everyday.

Thanks again to Clint Millar & Glen, the whole team, the bike shops and the beautiful Australian country for making me have one of the most amazing times in my life. Cheers! Paddy.

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Coops scores our latest print advert in Ride BMX as seen below. Yeah boyee !!

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Zac Miner emailed in with a little update on what he has been up too since his close call with a White Tailed Spider bite recently. He is back on the bike now, read on below.

So the last week has been abit fun, been spending my time in Canberra/Queanbeyan just resting up after gettin outta hospital. Hanging out with the Queanbo girls, always a laugh! Went to Nitro Circus last night ha, kinda surprise me how good it kinda was, alot of flips but non the less all the guys moto or bmx threw down. By the end of the night 3 people including Travis Pastrana, were in hospital. About to get on the plane today to get back to Melbs and take off to Adelaide, can’t wait. Anyways holla y’all.

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Simon O’Brien brought to my attention some Japan earthquake relief tee shirts with 100% of the profits going to the relief fund. Click here to check it out more & give where you can.

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Ride BMX have a product buyer’s guide on their site on bars which include our own Bull Bars & Dagger Bars. Click here now to check it out.

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Spotted this sign in the back of a taxi here… guess no scooters, VW Beetles or large wine glasses allowed? Good times !!

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To celebrate the official opening of the new park at Wallsend in NSW, there is going to be a huge jam for all to come ride & have a great day. April 10th is the day & there will even be a few of our team riders down there as well. See you there !! Proudly supported by Drift Bikes along with many other fine people.

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I like coming over here to Taiwan. I usually come to visit my agent & the factories around 4 times a year. I am here once again for the international bike show putting the final plans in place for the 2012 ranges, which will be out in September around the planet. More on those in the months ahead.

The view from my hotel window of the world’s second tallest building, Taipei 101. This building never get’s old to look at, so crazy tall it has to be seen to be believed.

With recent events in Japan, I would like to express our concerns for anyone affected in the tragedy, our thoughts are with you.

Simon O’Brien has been over in Japan for the past 6 weeks or so & just got back home. He travelled around the country a fair bit doing the tourist thing. He didn’t take his bike but had a great time seeing the sights. He even dropped into see our Japanese Distributors head quarters. He also checked out a shop called Decade & hung with the locals. Here are some words from Simon…

Here’s some pics from my trip to Japan, was a great time seeing more of the country and culture. Made my way up to Hokkaido, the snow is amazing like everyone says it is. Also made my way down to Kyoto and Nara where Colony distro is based. Did some shop appearances and caught up with friends, it was cold but a great time!

Colony Distributor.

Decade BMX shop.

Good times with the locals.

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A while ago we released the news that we were doing some very limited edition frames made by FBM in the USA. Well, all good things come to those who wait & finally after many delays, the frames are getting close. Below is a photo of them tacked up & ready for welding. They should be available in about another 2-3 months tops but better late than never I say.

There will only be 50 frames produced & only available in Australia with some possibly available in France through Unleaded in very small numbers. Get in quick with your local dealer if you want to secure yourself one.

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Brock Olive has been on the road now for close to a month straight now. Starting with our Colony trip & now he is on the Dishonour trip. Not bad for the kid who had pretty much never left Ipswich until now.

Slinging the b’s as always.

Brock on the right & Tenna on the left.

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Ryan Guettler has an interesting interview over on the ESPN site… check it out by clicking here now.

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Our Contour Wheel Sets come pre-built & ready to roll out of the box. Featuring our aftermarket rims & hubs laced together with Black stainless steel spokes. Check them out at a Colony dealer near you now.

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Peta Shepherd scored herself a wall paper image over on the Ride BMX site. Click here now to download it yourself in full size.

In other Peta news, she is healing up well from her crash a few weeks ago. She even rode some demos last weekend. One tough girl !! Still will be a while before all her dental work is completed so still a long road to recovery ahead for her. We are still working on the fund raiser tee shirt for her too, more on that once it’s ready.

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Our newest kid on the block, Brock Olive recently scored himself a spot on the Dishonour team & this is welcome edit. Enjoy.

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Broc Raiford scored 10th place in pro at the Toronto BMX Jam on the weekend. Well done mate. Unfortunately though, Broc suffered a broken nose & a few missing teeth in the process, ouch. Get well soon mate.

Photo jacked from the Ride BMX site. Thanks to Fat Tony.

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