Yesterday we were treated to some what of a private session at the indoor bowl here in Aurillac, France. This thing was super smooth and was a pleasure to ride, even for the more street rider types it was still awesome to hit the vert wall with some speed. Thanks to all the locals who made it possible for us to ride and sorry that we were late!
The photo below is of Marnold who felt right at home in this bowl. Today we continue the journey across France!
Today was the local comp in Aurillac , it was actually a blast to hang out at. It had a good vibe the whole time and everyone got right into it when the riders were having there runs, at the end of the day the group of Mick Bayzand, Bruno Faucon and Le Goff Guillaume came up on top. The funniest thing about it was that Mick won a cured leg of ham and some local goats cheese. That would have to be the strangest prize ever won at a comp and also the funniest!
Yesterday morning we headed out from the Unleaded office to drive all day into the middle of France to the small town of Aurillac there was some amazing scenery on the way here which helped keep the drive interesting, we are here to hang out at a local comp and to ride some spots, looking forward to the next few days for sure!
This edit features Shintaro from his time in Austin Texas for the Mc Duff Jam that happened recently.
After a bit of a mission to get here we are now in France, we took two trains, a bus and then a two hour drive, all up it was about 11 hours to get to where we are now but it was worth it, we put together a bike for myself and had a fun day out riding with the locals at a cool street plaza park and then we had a roll around at some spots, thanks to Unleaded and the locals for their hospitality.
As the Barcelona leg of this trip comes to an end I thought I would post up a few random shots. Have a look at the photo of Zac Miner jumping the gap, this clip got missed as a car was coming to where Zac was going to land hence why you can see Clint waving but Zac was to focused and got it done.
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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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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Today started off good, we hit a bunch of spots which was fun however things turned from good to bad over the course of the day, we got kicked out of a couple of spots then ventured out of town a bit of more and rode a real fun spot for a fair while, then we were just eating some food around the corner from the last spot when four police officers pulled up, pointed at me and proceeded to speak in Spanish which all we got out of it was that they were giving me a fine for grinding on the rail (which I actually didn’t) they then asked me which bike was mine, I tried to keep it all nice so I showed them and the dude literally took my bike and put it in the cop car, because of the language barrier we have no idea what the story is. Basically all we know is that in two days we have to go to the police station and deal with it then.
The photo below is of happier times from yesterday after riding amazing spots all day and meeting new people.
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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The new issue of 2020 is out very soon, it has some coverage of a trip some of the team took from Brisbane to Canberra along with a trip that Richo and Guettler took to Sydney. It also features a Chris Courtenay interview which should be interesting.
2nd day in Barcelona, Spain and it’s Zac Miner‘s 23rd birthday today, we had an amazing ride today at some awesome spots! The spot below was the first spot we hit up. So stoked!
We flew into Barcelona this morning after a very very long flight. We were all really tired but we went out and explored and had a ball riding around. Tomorrow we should be back on the normal sleep patterns, more updates to come…
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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Simon O’Brien won round two of the Flatland Down Underground Series happening across Australia at the moment, this round was held in Sydney and Simon said it was a really good comp which was well organised. Simon also recently released his flatland DVD titled Dejavu, you can check out the trailor here and a review of it here.
The guys over at Above All BMX are having a Colony giveaway on their site. Click here now for the details. Get on it !! Oh yeah, click here now to check out Chris Courtenay’s new bio on our site.
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Then get in touch with Tim Wood. Not only can he blast a vert ramp higher than most, he also builds amazing ramps & can do so for you too.
Tim has built all the ramps at Beenleigh amongst others & has secured contracts with councils & for indoor parks as well. So you know his workmanship is second to none. Click here now to check out his website show casing his works… rampconstruction.com.au
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17 months ago we lost a good friend in the Victorian bushfires, Nathan Charles. Unfortunately I couldn’t make it to this years jam but Colony hooked up the guys with some product to give out on the day and going off this video there was a good turn out which is awesome. Pete Radivo took it pretty hard near the end of the edit, I have no idea what Pete was trying. Rest in Peace Charlzy.
Bruno sent us over this edit which he features in, that park at the start looks super fun. Look out for a quick clip of Libellule as well. See you both next month !!
By the way, we will be in the south of France mid June touring around with a bunch of the team from Australia as well as our French connection. Check with Unleaded for more info & dates. We will also release full details here in the next few days.
This has nothing to do with Colony what so ever but it’s just too crazy not to post. So original. Check it out now.
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It’s been a very relaxing week but time to say bye to Tokyo… Brisbane here we come !!
This was the view from our hotel breakfast each morning.
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Zac has scored himself the next spot on our splash page for our site. Shot at the classic spot in Sydney which was actually Zac’s first time to ride there. Such a fun little spot.
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Zac Miner has a Low Profile in the latest issue of DIG BMX magazine. DIG is definitely my favourite BMX mag and this issue is no let down.
The ATX Flatland crew made an edit to welcome Shintaro Misawa who is heading over to Texas in a couple of weeks for the MC Duff jam on the 29th of May. This edit has a bunch of local crew riding in it then into some Shintaro comp footage…
I am in Japan this week for holidays & it’s awesome. Such a different place & so much fun. We went on a helicopter flight over Tokyo which was awesome also had dinner & drinks with Shoe-G at his house with family. Tonight we had drinks & dinner with Shintaro, good times. We also spotted this sign that said no BMX, it made me sad, haha.
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Introducing our first team rider colab product. Ryan Guettler & Nick Richardson came up with this seat design together to make our first joint signature product. Trails inspired these will be offered in our 2011 product range in our super slim shape as well as our new mid shape. Expect them available September this year around the world.
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Colony is now available back in Canada again through our new distributor, Jagger Co. For all the shops in Canada chasing our 2010 products you can contact the guys at Jagger Co. for all your Colony needs now.
To celebrate our entry back into the Canadian market, we have got behind the 5th year of the Canadian Concrete series of comps due there this year. Check the flyer below for full details.
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New Empire is a skate & BMX boutique store that has recently opened up on Mount Tamborine in the Gold Coast Hinterland. The owner Gary, wanted to give back to the local community of riders by starting up the first store on the mountain to cater for their BMX & skating needs. Naturally, they chose Colony as one of their first BMX brands to carry & we’re stoked that they did. If you live in the area then please support your new local shop & no doubt, New Empire will become the centre of the local scene up there. Click here for contact details now.
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Colony team riders Ryan Guettler & Tim Wood have both scored invites to X Games 16 in LA July 29th till August 1st this year. Ryan being for park with Tim for vert. Good luck guys !!
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