Guettler & Nasty head to head
This was cool… who you think wins? Guettler or Nasty?
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Mick Bayzand has been resting up from his recent shoulder injury but is well on the road to recovery. He is also heading off to Canada for a few months on June 10th, expect updates from there.
On other news… Mick will be having a casual roll at Prahran Skatepark in Melbourne this Saturday from lunch time onwards. He will also have a bunch of free copies of The Colony DVD for those that are keen. So if you’ve ever wanted to meet Mick in person head out to Prahran this Saturday & meet the man himself.
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A few weeks back myself, Liam, Marnold and Brock headed over to China for the Asian X-Games. If you were following via the site you would know we had some crazy issues with missing bikes and Brock getting hurt but all in all it was a fun trip and this is the video we made from the days we spent riding after the comp was done. Thanks again to the locals for helping us out and make sure you grab the next 2020 mag that comes out for a full article about the trip.
Pef from Unleaded BMX in France sent in a little report about the Fise in Montpellier on behalf of Istvan Calliet.
Istvan qualified himself to the Freegun Air Spine contest, facing Pat Casey, Mark Webb, Daniel Dhers, Brett Banasiewicz, Alex Coleborn… so it wasn’t an easy contest, considering the opponents level! The only frenchmen on the final list too!
Spine final happened on Saturday evening, the weather wasn’t that great, got some rain over here, but they did prepare a cover in case. 720 on spine, 360 whip, Flair, also tried a 900 as best trick but sadly didn’t land it.A few clips here.
See you this weekend at the Street Station in Lyon for your revenge Istvan!
PICTURE : By Thomas DEBATISSE
Last weekend was the Core Series at Albany Creek here in Brisbane. Below is the highlights video from the day which was a huge success. Thanks to everyone that supported the event. There is a 3rd one in the works soon… more on that soon.
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The fine folks over at Sidewall Distro in the USA have released one of their latest fresh picks & it features Chris Courtenay’s own CC Sprocket, check it out.
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Over the past couple of weeks Pete and I have been working on filming a web video but I swear Pete has the worst luck in the world. Besides all the knee issues he has had over the years, last week at work he blew out his back and could barely move. It seems he has a bulging disc issue and can’t do much about it but rest. Get well soon my man and from what we have filmed so far it will be worth the extra wait. Below is a screengrab from one of the wildest moves we’ve filmed so far…
We ere down in NSW last month & dropped by Edge Lifestyle down in Orange, they are good supporters of Colony with a range of our parts in stock. They also can get anything you need in without delay. Go see Jake for your BMX needs & he will get you sorted. They even had the Colony DVD playing there & we caught a candid shot while I was on the screen.
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Oskars Zajarskis sent in a quick update…
The past weeks in Latvia where a blast, I got a new job at a bike shop, where I restore old dutch bicycle and I love it. Can’t ride every day but it’s not so bad. The weather here is finally in summer mode, so I can shred in a tee shirt! Here is a random pic from today’s sesh, hope you like it and talk soon – Oskars.
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Chris Courtenay is next up so lets do this…
Last movie you watched…
Honestly can’t even remember! Barely ever watch TV!
A musician you are hyped on at the moment…
I can never just get stuck to one! I’m more hyped on whatevers sounding good and setting the vibe!
What did you get up to yesterday…
Worked all day at RideOn BMX store then went for a little shred with my mates!
Last time you came off your bike pretty hard…
Last night (Wednesday) or Saturday but I’m all good! Crashing sucks!
Websites you have been hitting up of late…
Vitalbmx, Thecomeupbmx & the Colony site are my 3 daily’s.
Last clip you filmed…
Filmed a new 10 clip edit which is dropping soon!
Last meal you ate…
My girlfriend made me a chicken, cheese & lettuce roll for lunch! Was amazing, thanks Mel!
Newest part on your bike…
My whole bike is brand new and I’m absolutely loving it!
Oldest part on your bike…
Lever which I’ve had since I was 15!
Last web video you watched…
Chad Kerleys ALLI edit!
Last SMS you received…
Troy Charlesworth sorting out filming!
Instagram/Twitter…
Follow my twitter & instagram @chriscourtenay.
Sidewall Distribution in the USA are offering a free TSG Helmet along with free shipping with any 2012 Colony complete bike purchased. This is for dealers only though so any Colony dealers in the USA may want to jump on this pronto.
Dealers contact your Sidewall sales rep ASAP for this great deal as stocks are limited.
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Over the past few weeks Peta has been filming with her friend Tristan Montagu and they sent thought this web video from all the footage together, really stoked on the level Peta is riding at right now.
Valvo just sent through an update, he seems to travel more then anyone I know…
“This month was so busy, I was a judge at the Old School and Flow Bmx Contest then I went on a big trip to do some Dirt Demos, it was sick! 20 thousand people at the event it was really crazy.
I arrived home a week ago but I’m waiting for weather to get better, so I can get back to filming my edit.
Next week I going to a little trip with ESPN Brazil to One New Bike Shop, it will be a big Jam session at the new ramps over there, it will be fun.”
Our latest advert in The Albion featuring Ryan Guettler and our 2012 complete bikes. The Albion has a new website so make sure you take the time to check it out as it’s really good!
Peta sent in a quick update of what she has been up to…
Another shop in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne…BMX MAD have plenty of Colony completes and parts in stock, check them out then head down the road 5 minutes and ride the pretty much herritage listed Knox Bowl.
Brandon put in some work at the Queensborough Skatepark, New West in Canada. Some dialed lines for sure!
Filmed and edited by Shawn Duffield.
Colony 10 Clips – Brandon Van Dulken from Colony BMX on Vimeo.
Attila put together this web video at his local park, he does some creative lines in this that got me stoked! The park looks pretty fun aswell. Make sure you check it out.
Attila Godi – Chillin in the park from bmiksz on Vimeo.
More Bruno, although off the bike at the moment, he has some good clips in this edit for MA Clothing. The spots in this look really fun to hit.
Today marks the 7th birthday for Colony as a company. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 7 years already. I would like to thank everyones support for us over the years. It’s been quite a ride to get to where we are now & we’re looking forward to many more years to come yet.
So thanks again to all our distributors, all the shops, all of our team, all of our employees, all the magazines & all the websites that have supported us from day one. More importantly, I would like to personally thank any rider out there who has ever bought one of our products or simply been down with what we’re about. Without all you guys, we would be nothing, so thank you.
We compiled a flipbook of photos pulled from the news posts over the past six years that the website has been live, enjoy…
As a special kind of celebration we have released our first ever road trip DVD from back in 2007. ‘A Month In The Life Of’ was filmed over the span of a few weeks starting in Beenleigh, Australia with the Spinal Disorder comp then road tripping from Brisbane down to Sydney for the BMX Games. We then met up with Dave Osato & headed over to New Zealand to explore the south island before returning to the north island for the last ever X-Air comp that went down in NZ. Good times.
A Month in the Life of Colony BMX DVD 2007 from Colony BMX on Vimeo.
Our friend Istvan over in France is hitting up both the FISE and Street Station contests later this month, good luck with it all man. Istvan just put together a new Miner frame so check back for some photos of his new ride.
Bruno is still dealing with his hand surgery, one more month to go and he should be back on the bike. You guys may or may not know that Bruno is also a DJ and recently played at a launch party for a clothing brand called Us and Them. Good to see Bruno being productive whilst off the bike.
YVC has been stocking Colony for what seems to be forever. If you are ever in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne riding Lilydale bowl make sure you check the guys out as they are just down the road from the there.
Here is a quick look at the 2012 Colony Inception complete bike which is available worldwide.