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Simon O’Brien checks in…
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!
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Colony LTD frames by FBM…
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 on the road…
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.
Brock on the right & Tenna on the left.
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Guettler interview on ESPN
Ryan Guettler has an interesting interview over on the ESPN site… check it out by clicking here now.
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Product highlight – Contour Wheel Sets
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 update
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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Brock Olive video
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 in Toronto
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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Broc Raiford in Toronto
Broc Raiford qualified in 6th place for the pro finals tomorrow at the Toronto BMX Jam in Canada. Not bad for his first international comp. Good luck for the finals mate.
Thanks to Fat Tony for the photo.
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T-Stretton!
Nice sequence of Tom Stretton at Corindi Beach on the recent Brisbane to Canberra trip. Thanks to Copp’in it Sweet for the shot.
Miner has a close call
Zac Miner was recently bitten by a suspected White Tailed Spider which can have devastating results if not attended to quickly. Read on below for details from Zac. Get well soon mate !!
So yeah, I came home from the Colony trip, after spending a good 8 hours in pain in the car. After everyones advice I finally agreed to see the doc. I was dropped off and I was expecting to only be there for a little bit, next thing you know I’m being admitted to hospital, straight into surgery. The docs cut into my 3 bites, cutting out all the bacteria and potential venom, leaving me with these three craters on my back, arse and leg. In full recovery now after spending 4 days in hospital. I’m up in Canberra chillin with family and friends. Can’t wait to be back on the bike!!! Just greatful I actually went to hospital, ha.
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Royal BMX visit.
Myself, Marnold, Tom and Mick arrived in Perth yesterday and we went down to the local BMX store, Royal BMX and hung out for a few hours. None of us have been over here before and it was definately a treat to hang out with Ben and everyone down at the store. Thanks to everyone who came down, it’s awesome to see another legit BMX store in this country.
Broc off to Toronto…
Broc Raiford is off to Canada today for the Toronto BMX Jam 2011 this weekend. It’s his first time outside the US & is pretty excited to say the least. Check back for some more updates from Broc from the jam.
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South East BMX Series…
We have got behind the South East BMX Series to be held in & around Melbourne starting late February through to late May this year. Check out the flyer below for dates & check out their site here for full details. Get yourself there & enter to win some Colony product and have a great time doing so no doubt.
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1,801 posts…
Random fact: This is the 1,801st post on our site since it went live back in July 2007. Yipee !!
Photo below of Mick Bayzand for no other reason than he rules & does rails like this better than anyone. This was taken back in October 2007 on our first USA team trip. Thanks to Fudger & the amazing Uni in Athens, GA.
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Autism Jam March 6th
There is a jam to be held at Fairy Meadow park on March 6th. If you’re in the area get yourself there for a fun day of riding all for a good cause. There will even be a Since Tee shirt signed by the entire team that was on our trip last week up for auction.
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Our pedals on Ride BMX…
Over on the Ride BMX website they have a feature on our Fantastic Plastic Pedals. Click here now to check it out.
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Brock, Mick, Liam & Zac…
One clip spotted over on Focalpoint featuring Brock, Mick, Liam & Zac. Enjoy.
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Merry-go-round…
Yesterday was another good day here in Canberra despite the heat. Plenty of riding was done & fun was also had off the bikes as well. Photo below of Baby Bergs below getting his no handed horsey ride on.
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