Cooper Brownlee has got his new bike together after his last one now resides permanantly in a Barcelona police station. We will have photos of his new bike in the next few days. In the meantime he has been having a blast riding again & doing 180’s over things. He has also been hard at work on the newest issue of Focalpoint, due out soon.
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Today we had an awesome session on Ryan’s new backyard mini ramp. It was crazy hot but good times for sure. After that we went swimming in a campus pool to cool off & then hit up the Unit for a night session. We were pretty much spent from the get go but still was fun to have a roll there. Tomorrow we head off on the drive up to Woodward & will be there till Saturday, looking forward to that.
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Today we went riding in the crazy 100 degree (38 degrees celsius) here. We went to Raleigh today to do a little street jibbing in the crazy heat. Was a fun day for sure. Below are some photos taken by Colin Mackay – one during the drive home today & the other while chilling at Ryan’s place yesterday.
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Coming out in August/September around the planet is our Impact safety pad line as seen below. We will have knee pads, shin pads & ankle bone protectors available. You will be able to get the knee & shin pads in sizes extra small through to extra large so no matter what size you are we got you covered. The ankle guards will be a one size fits all deal. All are made to a high quality finish at an affordable price.
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Alex finally made it to Greenville after a mammoth 29 hour trip from Brisbane. This morning we woke up at Ryan’s place & he took us to Mirra’s warehouse, such treat. It was amazing to see Mirra ride there & Alex was very stoked to get the chance to meet him. This arvo we’re heading to Jaycee park for a session, should be good.
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Alex Hiam is off on his first ever trip to the states today. We will head firstly to Greenville to stay with Ryan & then head to Woodward East for a few days then back to Greenville again. We will also spend couple days in Cali on the way home. Expect various updates from the trip here every few days.
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Soul BMX from France have a video from the weekend we spent in Aurillac, France. It’s got some comp footage including Mick Bayzand bringing home the bacon, a little street & an indoor bowl session we had. Worth checking out for sure.
Click here now to check it out.
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I have some rather big team changes to announce which are never easy things to do.
As of today, Liam Fahy-Hampton & Nick Richardson are no longer on the Colony pro team.
It was a very difficult decision to make but one that had to be done. Everything is still cool between us all though. Both Liam & Nick will still be getting flowed Colony product for as long as they need or want it.
I would like to publicly thank them both for everything over the past years. Thanks for being a part of the journey with Colony & I wish you both the best in your future endeavours. At this point in time, both guys have no plans or desires for ride for any new bike companies.
In the next few days we will release some farewell edits from footage gathered recently from both guys.
Thanks again for everything guys – Clint Millar.
Alex Hiam recently put together a new bike with a 2011 Sweet Tooth frame packed with some of our new 2011 parts. The colour is our new Red Storm which will be available in September.
Alex & I are also off to the states this Friday for two weeks. We will visit Greenville & stay at Ryan’s place as well as a road trip up to Woodward East, can’t wait. Looks our for web updates here & a full story in 2020 magazine in the coming months.
Oh yeah, click here now to check out Alex’s bike shop sponsor, Crossley Cycles.
Thanks to Ange for the photos.
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Jonny Devine is over here in Brisbane for a month to ride & check out what Brisbane has to offer. He dropped by the office yesterday & I snapped some quick pics of his current ride. He also picked up a new frame too so you can expect to see him on a nice Candy Red Gnarkill here in Brisbane. Jonny also has a Fat Fav’s over on the Fat BMX website which you can check out by clicking here now. It even features some photos taken at the Beenleigh BMX park.
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Marnold has a bike check over on the Simplified BMX website from France. Check it out by clicking here now. Thanks to Unleaded & Simplified BMX for hooking it up.
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Today we had a relaxing day which started out at a lunch time picnic at the beach in Palavas. I had been there back in 2001 for a FISE contest so it was cool to go back there to chill by the water. After that we headed back into Montpellier to ride a ditch & a little street. This soon turned into a few drinks at the Australia Pub right by the river. It was a good way to spend the last full day in France. We’re now in Marseille for our flight back to Barcelona for one night before the long 36 hour journey home.
I would like to thank Unleaded for all their amazing support during this trip, without you guys it would not have been so amazing. I would also like to thank everyone who showed us around to spots & showed us great hospitality. Much appreciated !!
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Since it rained all day here yesterday in Lyon France, we went and rode the indoor park in the evening, everyone seemed to have a good time. This sequence is of Le Goff Guillaume getting his ledge jib on. It may take a little while to load so be patient or perhaps it’s just the slow internet here?
Today we head down to the south of France again hoping for good weather. It’s our second last day here in France before returning home, so would be nice to get a good solid street ride in before the long flight home.
In other news, Mick Bayzand is now the official jib king… or so he claims?
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With the unique 2.5 piece design our cranks are a favourite with many riders out there who want a reliable light weight crank. Keeping them nice & simple with the one bolt design is where we’ve shaved the weight off without sacrificing the strength. Check them out in all our colours at a store near you now. You can also click here now to get the full low down.
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Here is a full shot of the bowl we rode on Sunday evening. It was one of the most fun bowls I have ever ridden, such a treat.
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Here is Mick & his cured leg of ham that he won at yesterday’s comp here in France. Gotta be the most funniest prize I have ever seen for a comp. It was such a great day & everyone had a blast. Thanks to the organisers & all the riders that showed great support for us all & made us feel very welcome. Merci beaucoup !!
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Here is a little edit that Glen McGlaughlin (Colony warehouse manager) made up from some almost lost footage from back in 2008. Check it.
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Here are a few random pics from the last few days of riding around Barcelona. Today is our last day & we will head down to the Forum to ride there for one last time. Hopefully should be a bust free zone. We head off to France tomorrow to hang with the guys from Unleaded. Should be good times & a welcome change from recent events here.
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Simon O’Brien’s second solo DVD is out now & is getting some rave reviews. Check out a few of them by clicking here & here now. Then click here or here to get the DVD now.
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August 1st is the date for a BMX comp at Hibiscus skate park in Brisbane. We’re getting behind the event with prizes. Get yourself there for a good day on the bike. Check the flyer for more details.
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Mike Cz from Brisbane has started up a new clothing brand called Afray. Colony team members Zac Miner, Liam Fahy-Hampton & Tom Stretton are on the team as well as Raph Jeroma-Williams. I am really down with the look & feel of what Afray is about. Check out their site by clicking here in the weeks/months ahead for more.
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Valvoline is in New York city on a trip with Marcelo from Dream BMX, our Brazilian distributor & came across this store in the city. Nice one !!
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Liam’s signature Phantom forks are designed tough enough to withstand all the abuse the big fella can throw at them. They also feature a shorter offset suited towards front wheel tricks. Couple with this strong drop outs & a tapered leg look & you get a fork to Liam’s exacting standards. Check them out at a Colony dealer near you now. Or click here now for more details.
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Come out to the BMX Day Out at Beenleigh for a good cause. It’s all to celebrate the life of Leif Neilsen who has been given 18 months to live due to terminal cancer. Come one, come all, who love this thing we call BMX. See you there.
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Cooper, Liam, Mick, Zac, Marnold & myself are off to Barcelona today to ride for ten days. Stewart Munro is also coming along to film all the action. We will also be doing a 5 day trip through the south of France with our boys from Unleaded. Hit the guys up at Unleaded for more info on the France trip.
Expect some updates whilst on the trip. Can’t wait to session iconic spots like this below & find our own gems along the way.
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Here is the first sneak shot of our new ‘Cee’ seat design. These will be available in our new seat/post combo style. You will also be able to get them as a Pivotal design in both super slim & mid shapes. The seat/post combo will be a very light weight, comfortable & inexpensive alternative to the pivotal style seats available. Expect them all out September this year.
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Chris Courtenay on a recent trip down in Sydney. Chris got two flats but got it done. So good.
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