Canberra Days.
Today we stopped in at Backbone and checked out the new store. We then had a fun session at Woden park, hopefully it doesn’t rain tomorrow!
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In Canberra now…
After a solid few days of riding some really good spots in Sydney, we are now in Canberra for a few days. Really looking forward to what stuff we find here & will post some news up in the next days.
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Valvo & his fresh new park
Valvo sent us over a couple photos from a new park that has opened up in Brazil near his house, looks awesome fun! I wish they would build one like this near me.
Above All Store.
We popped down to Above All bike store and hung out for a while on the weekend as Julian had recently moved the store to Engadine. After the shop we hit up helensburgh park for the jam which coincided with the shop opening, there were plenty of riders there and all was going well until the weather set in and put a stop to the session. I think everyone still had a good time though. Thanks to Julian at Above All for putting on the day.
Know The Team – Ryan Guettler.
Ryan is next on the list, read on and learn a little more about him…
What are you up to today?
I just got back last night from Vegas there was a small dirt comp but I didn’t enter because of the wind and hurt my foot abit. Today I woke up went for a road bike ride because its nice and sunny then I cleaned the backyard and got all the pine cones off the ramp. Now I’m just doing emails till people show up to ride !!!
Ryan, you only spend a month or so back here in Australia, do you wish you could spend more time here?
Of course I do I love Australia but I feel like right now I have a chance to travel the world and ride with the worlds best. I grew up in Aus for 18 years and now I’m seeing the world and later I’ll always come back home but for now I’m trying to make the most of it this can’t last forever.
Best thing about living in the states?
Maybe living in a town with all the guys I had posters of riding BMX like Mirra ,Mackay and Ali Whitton. Things are alot cheaper here and lot more riding spots are nice.
Best thing about living in Oz?
Such real people, all my mates rock. My family is there too.
Tell us something about yourself people probably don’t know…
People know a far bit about me because of that damn internet so heres a few more…
1. My brother could easily be a bodybuilder. Last time I saw him he leg press 1200kg and that night he slammed my head in to a brick wall hahaha (no joke)
2. I’m scared of heights. Over the years I’ve got better with it but most of the time when I’m on a tall roll in I have to look only at my front wheel, if I look over the side ill clam up.
3. Some of the people who use to baby sit me include Tim Wood and Clint Millar.
4. Me and Ali Whitton do kick boxing twice a week in Greenville.
5. I got done doing 75 in a 35 speed zone and the cop let me off because I said I was on my way to play golf with Dave Mirra.
6. I’m 75% blind in my right eye from my brother whipping me with a towel when I was 5 for 2 years I had a pirates patch over my eye.
7. I worked at McDonalds for three years and got employee of the month twice and that’s how I paid for my first trip to America BITCH!
We made it…
It was a long and fairly un-eventful drive down from Coffs Harbour, most the time in our van was spent playing Dice. Even as I type this some of the crew are playing right now. Below some of the guys were getting in a few quick rounds in between clips.
On the road again…
We’re on the road again heading our way down from Brisbane to Sydney then Canberra & some of guys making their way back down to Melbourne. On the road we have Liam Fahy-Hampton, Mick Bayzand, Alex Hiam, Nick Richardson, Tom Stretton, Chris Courtenay, Cooper Brownlee & myself. We have also got Stewart Munro along to capture the video moments.
Come along to the Above All grand opening on Saturday too… should be a blast. Click here for all the details.
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Days in Brisbane.
Some of the team is up here in Brisbane to ride for a few days before we head down to Sydney for a road trip, we have been having a bunch of fun riding some spots but the injury list is growing! Hopefully we can heal up before we get on the road. Mick with a launch flyout at a pretty fun spot.
Ramp Attak…
We went out the other night and hit up the new indoor park up here in Brisbane, Ramp Attak which was a bit of fun, Alex Hiam and Chris Courtenay seemed to enjoy it…
Alex Hiam – Bro Cam.
Alex has been clocking some footage whilst out on usual shred missions over the past couple of months, with thanks to his mates that he rides with they filmed up this this edit we got going on…
Helensvale BMX media portfolio online…
The guys over at Helensvale BMX are huge supporters of Colony & have a fair amount of their shop team riding Colony’s which is great to see. Check out a portfolio of their adverts by clicking here now.
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Know the Team – Marnold
Marnold is next on the list for a quick Q&A, he is from Melbourne Australia and grinds alot…
What are you up to today Marnold?
Finished work, having a beer then getting ready to roll with coops later.
Tell us something about yourself people probably don’t know…
I have four sisters no brothers.
What is it like living in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne in Australia?
It’s the bomb I love living in the eastern suburbs just alot nicer and close to everything for me.
What do you do for a job?
I’m a 4th year metal fabricator (tig welder)
You have been known to enjoy the odd grind or two, what grind are you pumped on doing lately?
Crooks and smiths are the best and latley x pegs been trying to get them dialed soo hard though!
What is the largest t-shirt you own?
It’s a 4xl tall tee that Josh mete brought back from America awhile ago and its got like cards dollar signs rims and that kinda shit on it. WAY to big for riding so it just chills.
The Sanction.
The Sanction are a cool BMX and clothing store in Albury (NSW). Dre and Simon stock a bunch of Colony product and do a lot for the local scene! Check them out if you are in town.
Michal Mycek bike check
Our flow rider Michal Mycek from Poland has a nice bike check over on Loked Bmx , there are a bunch of nice photos so be sure to check it out!
Amigos of Dave bike deal…
Doing our part for supporting the Amigos of Dave jam set for May, we are selling a Descendent compete bike in Matt Black online. The selling price is AUD$899.00 & 100% of the proceeds will go to Dave Montoya’s medical funds. Payment by credit card or direct debit only. You can email your order too info@colonybmx.com.au Get in quick !!
If you’re after an Endeavour complete bike more so then click here to get one for the same deal from Helensvale BMX.
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Chris Courtenay welcome edit…
Chris gets himself initiated on the team with his first edit for Colony. Quite the CCC show indeed with him putting some work in on this one. It came out really well with bombs being dropped left, right & centre. Stoked to have you on the team mate !! It won’t take long for Chris to get promoted to the pro team at this rate. Filmed & edited by Big Salad, thanks son !! Oh, look out for the special guest appearance by Alex Hiam as well.
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Above All official opening…
Above All BMX have moved into a new store & to help celebrate this fact, a vast amount of the team are venturing on down. Come hang out & later go for a ride with Alex Hiam, Liam Fahy-Hampton, Mick Bayzand, Nick Richardson, Zac Miner, Cooper Brownlee, Chris Courtenay & myself. We will also be on the road between Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra & Melbourne & anywhere inbetween, so keep an eye out for a couple vans full of riders.
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On the road again…
I left Melbourne this morning for the drive up to Brisbane which is about 2000 km’s. I have made it to Sydney and I will continue the journey in the morning. Looking forward to meeting up with a bunch of the team when I get there!
This photo is from a random spot I found on the road out in the country a couple hours from home.
Paddy Gross on Woozy site
Paddy Gross scored the photo of the day over on the Woozy site. Click here to check it out.
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Mick Bayzand advert…
Mick Bayzand scores his well deserved second Colony advert in the latest 2020 magazine. Check out Mick’s Teddy frame & bars at a store near you now.
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Rollercoaster 2010…
There is a new event on the calendar for New Zealand & the guys at bmx.co.nz have gotten behind the event with Colony as a supporting sponsor for the BMX part of the event. Should be worth checking out with a big air type event going down for BMX. Check the organisers website out for more info by clicking here now.
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Ballistyx…
Ballistyx have been around forever but only recently entered the BMX side of things, they are stocking a bunch of Colony product and even have a crazy bowl in the middle of the store! Check them out if you are in the Ringwood (VIC) area.
