Tim Wood got ‘the call’ today, (it was actually an email) from none other than the vert dogg chief supreme, Mat Hoffman, that he would be getting an invite to the 2009 X Games in the US for vert. Stoked. Tim heads over on Sunday for the first stop of the AST Dew Tour next week. After his Gold medal in China I am sure Tim should be doing rather well again. Good luck mate !!
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Paddy Gross sent me an email on what he has been up to of late, read on below.
I’ve just got back from the Vans “Let it Ride” European tour and the Vans “BMX Chess” contest in Switzerland last weekend which was pretty fun. I got third place tie with Bruno Hoffmann with my Colony machine and it seems like there is a lot people who ride Colony parts. Dude seriously, there have been so much riders with Colony parts, it’s been awesome to see that. Also a lot of guys been stoked on my bike. Good thing I went there, had a good time and I think it’s been good that a Colony rider showed up, the kids been stoked. Achim was there as well, he was one of the judges and was riding the miniramp, its always good to see him ride you know.
Well I am preety much getting ready for the next things, tomorrow I am going to ride a demo in huge amusement park here in Germany and on Friday I am heading to Cologne for the People’s Store Jam at the North Brigade skatepark.
Cheers, Paddy.
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Over on the Flatland Australia blog there is a little report from a flatland session we had the other day & some sneak peaks on Shane’s Cube bars on Ross D’s bike. Check it by clicking here now.
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Long time good friend of mine Glennie, just got back from his own little solo mission up north QLD & rode some cool spots, one being the amazing mini ramp you see here below at Woodgate. Glen said there were kangaroos right beside the ramp as you can in the pics & the beach right there as well, sounds like a dream come true. Will have to venture on up there soon I think. Glen also put together an alternative bike fully equipped with front brakes & 4 pegs… yeah !!
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Simon O’Brien sent in an email on his travels in Japan the last weeks. Read on below…
So I’m at the end of my trip now, it was a fantastic time. Catching up with friends, sight seeing in Tokyo and 2 hrs north of Tokyo, went with my girl(Akane) up there for 2 days, went and saw some nice temples and stayed in a traditional japanese hotel,that was awesome! It was at a real small town and we went walking and came across a small shrine to the penis god, pretty funny.
I went to a small BMX jam in West Tokyo which was cool to check out some of the local talent, it was put on by a local shop in a side street, low key and fun. While in Tokyo I checked out Odaiba, Asakusa, Akihabara, Ueno Zoo, Kita-senju (amazing square and sunny diner) and lot’s of other places. Was a great relaxing time, lots of amazing Japanese food and beer,
and temples. Enjoyed it so much, already thinking of planning next trip back there! 🙂 – Simon.
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Our flow team rider in Poland sent in this pic of himself riding & worded me up on his crew’s website. Click here to check it out now.
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Fastpace Distribution & Colony are getting behind a jam to be held in Koln, Germany at the infamous North Brigade on the June of 20th. Sounds like it should be a blast of a time. Damn, I miss good old Kolsch & Kartoffelsalat mit Wuerstchen !!
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Ryan recently bought some news wheels… not the norm for him but looking pretty stylish. Read on below on what he had to say about them…
I got so pumped in France on their scooters that when I got back to Greenville I brought 3 of them to race around town on to save on fuel. Yhey cost $2.50 to fill up and will do 130 miles, hahaha. So crazy. We’re getting bike racks built on them and soon they all will be painted soon. Theres the NYRM one and theres going to be a Colony one and a Beenleigh Bandits one too, hahaha sooo sweet. Here is 2 out of the 3 we got. – Ryan.
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The guys at Xtreme Cycles in Tamworth, NSW sent in this pic of a dedicated Colony fan down there. Click on the thumbnail for a closer view. Enjoy !!
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Can’t wait to see this one, looks amazing… see you all there !!
Focalpointbmx "The Waiting List" promo from Focalpointbmx.com on Vimeo.
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Zac sent me a little email on what he has been up to lately, read on below… Thanks go to Nick Gascoine for the pics as well. NYRM.
There’s been a bit going on around here. Had a pretty wild weekend seeing as though the long weekend just been, means your allowed to buy fireworks in Canberra. Copped a firework to the ear from my housemate Thomas, apparently I bit him or something ha! Then on Monday went paint balling, which was awesome. We all def came out with some bruises. I lost a bet to Puniard and had to take a paintball to bare skin from 5 metres away… stinging a little today, haha. Nick Gascoine was in town so we shot a few things… here’s some filla I guess 🙂 Hope all is good – Zac.
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Here are the first pics of Marnold aboard his fresh new Hell Stallion set up. Looking fresh in Black with some Purple bits. Thanks to Focalpoint for the pic. Marnold’s Colony parts list is as follows…
Frame: Hell Stallion
Fork: Hell Stallion
Stem: Official
Bars: Bloody Oath
Barends: Konka
Headset: Colony
Cranks: Colonial
Sprocket: Official
BB: Colony
Pedals: Fantastic Plastic
Hubs: Clone front & rear
Pegs: Oneway Alloy
Seat: Colony Slim Pivotal
Seatpost: Colony Pivotal
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Our flow rider in Latvia, Oskars Zajarskis, sent in this cool little dirt edit today. Fun looking spot & some good riding to boot, enjoy. Thanks to Oskars & Par BMX for repping Colony for us in Latvia.
funday from Oskars Zajarskis on Vimeo.
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We have two series of seats available right now. One our Star Series seats which have been our original & most popular seats & we also have available our Canvas Series of seats inspired from looking at a seat as a blank canvas to express yourself on, just like an artist does a painting. Check them out a Colony dealer near you now.
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The guys at BMX Forever are supporting a street jam in Poland in a few weeks & sounds like it will be fun times for sure. If you’re in the area make sure you go check it out. Check the flyer below for details.
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The guys up in Marborough have a jam planned at their trails on the 2nd of August. Should be some fun times. Check the flyer below.
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Simon sent me a cool email today saying he is in Japan, read on below…
OK, I arrived in Japan last Saturday and have so far been having a great time catching up with friends. My girl and Maja and Bashi, 2 street riders I have cometo know pretty well from last years Disney gig. I just needed a break from home, having been so busy this year and just thought I’d get away for about 2 weeks. I’m staying in Tokyo or just outside the city in Chiba, pretty much an outer city suburb.
This is the first trip without my bike which is pretty surreal, it’s great not having to lug a big box around but I miss my bike! So been sight seeing a bit and generally just relaxing enjoying the food and what not. On Sunday I’m heading out to West Tokyo for a little street comp which should be fun to be at. I will get back to you on how that goes.
Its great to be over here with some warm weather compared to back home. Thats about it so far. Sorry no pics. I will try and get some soon to you and an update on the street comp.
Talk soon, Simon.
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Justin just got back from a trip away & had a ball. There could even be some footage up on Vital in the weeks ahead… keep an eye out for that. Here is a pic of Justin in front of the bus they used for the trip, rolling in style it seems. Word.
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Our new colours, Purple & Acid Green (shown below) are available right now in Australia, Japan & the USA, with all other countries soon to follow. Check them out at your favourite Colony dealer now.
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Click here now for the winners in the Fantastic Plastic Pedal giveaway on Focalpoint BMX. There were some really well worn pedals sent it. These 5 guys will soon receive some of our Fantastic Plastic Pedals in the mail. Congrats !!
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As promised yesterday here are a couple of pics of Nick’s new bike. Enjoy.
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Nick Richardson is now sponno’ed by Helensvale BMX. Click here for the full scoop now. He also just got a new bike put together too. We will post detailed pics of it tomorrow.
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Strictly BMX are doing their bit to help you in these ‘tight’ times with an amazing deal on some already exclusive Strictly/Colony tees by giving you 2 x Tees & a Colony Girls G-string as well all for one very low price… click here for the full deal at the bottom of page after the jump.
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It’s the last days of the giveaway we have been running with Focalpoint so get in before it’s too late.
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Here is a little sneak peak of our Clone Rims which weigh in at 495 grams each. Made of 6000 series alloy drilled out on the inside wall to save some extra weight. These will come in a range of colours including Black, White, Dark Red, Dark Purple, Dark Blue & Tangerine. Coming in 36 hole only & will also be available as a complete wheel set coupled with our Clone Hubs in 9t only. Look out for them in August/September this year.
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Dre from The Sanction BMX sent me this email from one his mates who is over in Japan right now. Pretty cool I thought… read on below.
Hey bro-towns, just a quick up to let you know I’m rocking the Colony and flaunting the Sanction T! Believe… Got my rig blessed with shreddabilty at my local temple. Possibly a first for a Colony Endevour and definately a first for Sanction.
Much love,
Boyderelli.
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Lewis & Sons Powder Coating, Australia’s specialised BMX powder coater is presenting their third annual Vintage BMX Show n Shine. This is a great day out to see the history of BMX Racing and Freestyle from the 70’s to the 90’s. There will be old school bikes on display, rare parts up for trade and a BBQ. See the flyer for further details.
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Our latest shipment has arrived in Australia & has started to be shipped out to all the better BMX shops from today. Expect to see our latest range in stores by the end of the week. This includes Purple & Gold anodised parts as well as Purple & Acid Green painted parts. We will post some pics of these in the days ahead.
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