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Europe Week 1
The first week in Europe has gone by a bit slow, but we are coming to the end soon. The first week we were in Poland for a 4x race which I was invited to do. The course was long,... [more]
rock star ride!!!
A couple days ago I went for a mtb ride with Tim Commerford from Rage Against the Machine. Tim is the bassist for the band and is a die hard mtb rider. It was good to finally ride with Tim... [more]
Olympic Center
A few days ago Chris Powell called me up after spending a day at the training center and riding the Olympic replica bmx track and told me, "I don't know what you have going on tomorrow but you need to... [more]
Nor Cal
Just got back from a week up in the Santa Cruz area. A few days of riding and photo shoots with Oakley for some new 2009 products, followed by a day at ibis to get some new prototype parts put... [more]
Philippines
sorry it's been a little since I updated my site, just been busy and not on the computer much. A week ago I landed in Manila Philippines for the Terry Larrazabal bike festival. Since the time I arrived it has... [more]
Tara Llanes
Had dinner tonight with Tara and it was good to hang out with her and hear about all the progress she is having. WE had a good time and soon enough she will have a car she can drive and... [more]
Prokop & Powell
Went jumping a few days ago with Prokop & Powell down at a place that Chris and his buddy Vance have been digging at a bunch. The place is super cool, but also intimidating the first time you go. It... [more]
Leapin Lizard
A little over a week ago I did my first race on my new Ibis here in Laguna. What could be the oldest running DH race in the world (25 years), the Laguna Rads held the Leapin Lizard which is... [more]
Hans Breaks Ankle & Oakley Secret Room
Bad news for Hans Rey today. We were having fun doing some DH runs in Laguna when he took a crash and broke his ankle pretty bad. A team of RADS carried him out and I picked him up and... [more]
Tour of CA
Went to the last stage yesterday to watch the finish and it was amazing. They rolled into the Rose Bowl after about 70 mile on the road and did 5 laps to the finish line. Unfortunately it pissed down rain... [more]
the Cult
My friend Jon Levey got us some last minute tickets to a private concert last night at the Ritz Carlton to watch the Cult play. YES, THE CULT... Pretty insane. Jon's friend Pat is the head door man at the... [more]
Hidden Valley
Got a call today from Kyle Strait as he rolled into Laguna with Dan, Gee, & Rachael Atherton and Ben Reid and Taylor Sage. They were doing some shuttle runs and asked if I wanted to join them. Can't pass... [more]
Weekend of Fun
Had a fun day Saturday starting off with a cooking class here in Laguna beach with Paula. For Xmas we both got classes to the culinary arts school so for the next couple weeks we will be learning some basics.... [more]
New Frame Sponsor
Some of you I am sure are interested to find out what frame I will be using for this season. Well, it looks like I have narrowed it down to two companies. I just flew up yesterday for a meeting... [more]
keeping busy
It's been a busy last week with what seems like very little free time. Between riding, doing some trail work, some gym time, visiting Bike Mag, visiting TriAll3 bike box company, a couple different meetings with some manufacturing companies on... [more]
Freestyle MX compound
Friday last week I got a call from a friend asking if I wanted to go out to Ronnie Renner's house to moto, so I borrowed a bike and wasted no time in confirming I would be there. For those... [more]
Suzuki Test Track
Went to the test track a few days ago after a meeting with Troy Lee to watch Dungey put in some laps. O'show had him riding the track backwards to practice up on his right hand turns since this weekend... [more]
O'show, Dungey, RC
Yesterday O'show, Dungey, RC, and myself did a 40 mile road ride. Pure comedy with RC. He was giving Dungey shit the entire ride. Fun times riding with the GOAT and the new up and coming SX superstar. O'show doesn't... [more]
A1 supercross
Well another year is here and the first Supercross is over. The rain was suppose to be here and be here in a big way, but thank god it was a pretty good day. With a good amount coming down... [more]
New Year's
The last day of the year is upon us and another year has flown by. Man, seems like they go by so fast but maybe it's when you have great years you just hope they will last longer. Anyways, there... [more]
Hawaii
Just got home from a 5 day vacation with Pat Mac & Steve Blick from Oakley. We went over to Ohau for a few days of chiling and watching the Pipemasters surf contest. The waves were not at their peak,... [more]
BIG FIGHT
Holly shit, did anyone get to see Floyd Mayweather from the USA beat Ricky Hatton from England last night? Great fight... 10th round knock out. It was great to call up Peaty at 6am his time and talk a bunch... [more]
In Memory of EVEL
EVEL Knievel, the hard-living, death-defying adventurer who went from stealing motorcycles to riding them in a series of spectacular airborne stunts in the 1960s and '70s, has died. He was 69. Knievel had been in failing health for years with... [more]
Day in the Dirt
This weekend was the annual Day in the Dirt moto race put on by Troy Lee and the stunt man association. As usual, the stars were out and the track was rough. Back at LACR after a one year break,... [more]
Thanksgiving
Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend and can't move after eating way too much tomorrow. Friday, Sat., & Sunday is the Day in the Dirt moto race that Troy Lee and the Stunman Association put on. So off to... [more]
Super MOTO
This past weekend was the final round of the AMA super MOTO championship and Troy Lee put on one of the best races of the series out at Morongo Casino just west of Palm Springs. It was my first time... [more]
Road Trip Ends
The last couple days of my road trip ended with riding the Slick Rock trail and then driving to Vegas to attend the Kicker party at the Hard Rock. Slick rock is interesting. A great place to test chains as... [more]
Road Trip Continues
So yesterday we did a good long ride. 2 hr 20min, 20 miles, good altitude and some fun terrain, except the parts where you are 3 feet away from a cliff that drops 500 ft down. That's when I get... [more]
Road Trip
Friday we rode Gooseberry Mesa and Thunder Mt. Two trails I have never been too, totally 2 different types of riding, both super fun. Especially Thunder Mt. Single track, loose, flowy, fast, some climbs, just an all around good trail.... [more]
Helping Others
Saturday I attended a TACA event, which stands for "Talk About Curing Autism". I have a very good friend who has a boy with autism and TACA had a fund raising Poker tournament with many real pro poker players on... [more]
Good Times
It's all about having good times with your bros and sometimes having a good time with your bros, can benefit a bro. Nasty put on a big jam at his moms house last week to raise money for Murray. It's... [more]
Latest
Everything is great back here in Laguna. Just been putting in some easy road rides, catching up with friends, doing stuff around the house, and spending a lot of time on the computer and phone talking with potential sponsors. It... [more]
Diamond Bling Oakley
Just got home from Interbike in Vegas. It was a good show with lots going on, so here is a few things. 1. I got the news I will not be riding for GT anymore. I guess winning the World... [more]
MOTO riding
Got home Monday night and was at the track Tues. morning to ride moto. Met my old friend Mercedes Gonzales out there as she was teaching another friend of ours daughter to ride. Then again on Thur I took my... [more]
WC Finals
After a good qualifier I screwed myself in the semi finals last night. I was winning the semi final when I went a bit too inside in turn 2 and came out of the turn a bit slow and got... [more]
After World Champs
Spent a couple days at the Peat's house after worlds. Probably the first time in my life I have been in England when the weather was great. Did a little XC ride with Steve and Paula one day right from... [more]
World Championships
It was an exciting week of racing for me. The first day of practice was good, but I had a bit of problem trying to figure out my gearing for the first straight. After looking at the gear chart and... [more]
Jeep Finals
After qualifying 2nd I was out in the first round. I beat Cody Warren in the first run and was leading the second run all the way to the last turn where he made a move up the inside of... [more]
Back on the Road
Leaving tomorrow for a little over two weeks on the road. First stop is Beaver Creek Colorado for the final Jeep race. It's a tight battle for the overall win and a new Jeep on lease for two years, so... [more]
Whistler to film
Just got back from Whistler where Richie Schley and I filmed for two days in the Chilcotins which is the high alpine way in the middle of nowhere. Richie and I were both shooting for our segments in NWD and... [more]
Jeep KOM San Luis
Just got back from the second Jeep race for this year in San Luis Obispo. With Prokop out in China for a bmx olympic qualifier race someone different was going to be walking away with the mens lead and with... [more]
Jeep KOM
Jeep race #1 didn't go so well for me. It was bad before it even started as my bike didn't show up for the first day of practice. The track didn't look so difficult, so I wasn't too worried about... [more]
Fabien's out?
word on the street is that Fabien broke either his ankle or foot yesterday up here in Whistler. Not sure of any details, but with Peaty's ankle and now Fabien's possible injury, two favorites for the Worlds could be possibly... [more]
Whistler update
Crankworxs is over and the crowded lift lines are gone, but the dust is back. When I first got here it rained for 4-5 days straight, but since it has been nothing but sun and now the dust is back... [more]
Whistler Air DH
We got finished with the famous A-Line Air DH race a couple hours ago and I took the win for the second year in a row. It was a hard race as usual and with guys like Rennie, Minaar, and... [more]
Whistler Biker Cross
The Biker Cross was tonight in the pouring rain. It has not stopped raining in the last 3 or 4 days here, so it is pretty bad. Suppose to get another day of rain tomorrow and then Monday it will... [more]
Whistler
Got up to Whistler on Wed and it pretty much has not stopped raining. I guess a week ago it was hot and the trails were dusty, but not the case now. Wet and cold at the top and it... [more]
Austria
Just got back from Austria, round 4 of the World Cup. I missed the race last year because I got hurt before, but the year before that I won and I was hoping for another good result so I could... [more]
Wheel Chair Race
So I go to Oakley yesterday to meet Ernie for lunch. I pull into the front circle, call to see where he is at, he answers and is in the employee store. He wheels over to meet me and is... [more]
MSA Results
Got back 2 days ago from what turned out to be a good trip to Canada. You never know what your going to get in MSA between the rain storms and the bugs, but luckily we didn't get any rain... [more]
home
Feels good to finally be home after a long trip, but in no time I'll be off again to World Cup #3 in MSA. Regardless, just being home for a few days is nice. You really can't beat Laguna Beach.... [more]
Victory in Switzerland WC
After my killer qualifier I had yesterday I knew I could be a threat for the win today. The first turn was going to be tricky and with the rain that came just before the race started, it made most... [more]
Switzerland WC 4xQualifier
Today was the Qualifier for the 4x. After seeing the course yesterday and being disappointed, I figured I better get there today and just ride it as much as possible because nothing was going to get changed. After 2 hours... [more]
cortina, italy
Left Cortina, Italy yesterday where we spent a few days at the Marzocchi 2008 product launch. Good to see all the 08 product looking even better with every category being covered. Sure you will all see the new product soon.... [more]
MOTO GP in Italy
Sitting in the Alpinestars booth on my computer with wireless... Yep, this sport is so pro makes me feel like our sport is nothing. You really can't believe it until you have been to one and got the full experience.... [more]
Italy
Sorry it has been a while since my last update, but I have not had internet in a while. After WC #1 in Spain I went with Cedric and his mechanic Seb to Portugal for a few days of DHing... [more]
Vigo, Spain Results
In the final it was Prokop, Gee Atherton, Joost, and me. I was in lane 2, Prokop in 1. I got a good start, but pulled my foot out of my pedal straight away, so I immediately was passed... [more]
Vigo, SPAIN/Course
Got to Spain yesterday after a long day of travel and of course, 2 of my 3 bags didn't show. SpanAir, right on! Second year in a row I didn't get my cloths. Luckily I have my overnight bag and... [more]
Moto GP
Just got this message from my friend Alex Hoffman, moto gp racer from Germany, residing in Switzerland. "had a great start and could have been 7th after Lap 1 ! Got caught in a crash in turn one and had... [more]
Poland results
Yesterday was the race in Poland and although it didn't go perfect for me, it was great to be there with so many fans and the promotion of my Mastering Mountainbike Skills book that has just came out in Polish.... [more]
Poland
So I made it to Poland around midnight on thur. after traveling for about 22 hours. Today was getting some rest and trying to adjust to the time. I got to ride the Bikercross course a bit. It is super... [more]
Rage Against the Machine
On Sunday I went to Coachella to see Rage Against the Machine with Hans, Robert from GT, and Nick who is Hans neighbor. Tim who is the bassist for the group is an avid mountain biker and Hans stays in... [more]
Sam Hill hurt?
Just heard from a little birdie that Sam Hill hurt his knee a bit. Don't know the details or how bad. Hopefully nothing serious!... [more]
Mini Moto
Yesterday was one of those perfect days. I woke up at 7:30am and met Troy Lee at 8am for a bike ride. Living back in Laguna is awsome for many reasons, but with some of my best friends living here... [more]
bmx track
Went to Orange Y bmx track last night to do some riding and to meet up with Chris Powell. A bit windy, but the gates are always good and with the first WC only a few weeks away it is... [more]
Sea Otter
Sea Otter was this past weekend and in typical fashion the weather was a factor. I arrived Thur. night and the word was that it was cold and windy for that first day or practice I missed, so I was... [more]
Bicycle Commuter Act
http://capwiz.com/lab/issues/?style=D& Go to this website above and take 2 minutes to put your name in to help pass this law that allows employers to give benefits to those who ride their bikes to work.... [more]
Lizard DH race
Yesterday was the annual underground Leapin Lizard DH race in Laguna. The turn out was pretty weak compared to years past. Partially because most of the Laguna RADS are getting old and don't want to race down Telonix when it... [more]
Cully's Back
That's right... Dave Cullinan is racing Sea Otter DS and he is on one of my signature full suspension DS frames from a couple years ago. I went jumping with him a couple times and as always with Dave, he... [more]
4000 + verticle feet
Sat. I did a shuttle with a couple friends that had us descending over 4000 ft with terrain ranging from super rocky fire road, technical single track, fast single track, and flowing double track. The entire trail with the exception... [more]
Ernesto update
For those of you who have been reading my site for a while, here is a quick update on my friend Ernesto Fonseca who got paralyzed last year while practicing for the SX series. I hung out with Ernie a... [more]
Jump Jam
Yesterday Heath Pinter, bmx dirt jumper for Giant, had a killer jam at his trails in Riverside, CA. One of his good friends has a few acres around his house, so of course there is a dedicated section just for... [more]
Summer?
Feels like summer here in So. Cal. I think it was in the 90's today, so since I never really get to spend the summer doing what you are suppose to be doing if you live here, I did it... [more]
Toronto, Canada Race
Just got back from Toronto and aside from getting there and then trying to get home, the trip was good. My flight to Toronto ended up in Washington DC where I got to spend the night for 3 hours before... [more]
Toronto, Canada
Off tomorrow to Toronto for a bike show and little indoor race. Should be fun. Look for the update when I get back. Lopes... [more]
Ferarri
My neighbor has a 360 Challenge Stradalle Ferarri and he is always telling me I could drive it whenever I want, so tonight my parents were over and we ordered some pizzas and my dad and I took it out... [more]
Back on the BMX
I went down to Meadows house again today after not being there for about a month to ride with Powell, Kyomi Waller, Leo, Matt Ortwein, and Danny. Dale was there and left right before I arrived. I guess you didn't... [more]
Epic Day
It was a epic day of riding in the Clevlend national forest today on some of the best trails around, with some of the best riders around. Ariel and Abby from Mavrick are in town for a week and I... [more]
Ray's 3 Ride
I just got back from the second annual Rays 3 Ride. It's been a year already and the place has changed a little with some new additions, but for the most part the courses that we had competitions on were... [more]
Laguna/New Trails
Yesterday I did a XC ride with Hans, John Cowan, Steve Blick, and a couple other local friends. After 15 years of riding in Laguna I still have not rode all the trails out there and every once in a... [more]
SX #5
Saturday was supercross number 5 and RC was not racing so I didn't expect too much, but Reed put up a good battle. He kept Bubba with in a couple seconds for the entire race and even passed him once... [more]
Solvang & Castillo Ranch
I had a great last couple days doing the things I love, riding my bike, riding my moto, eating good food, and spending time with friends. Wed morning I picked up Blick and with Cory Leclarc in tail in his... [more]
VTT Magazine
I spent the day with Stephan and Frank from VTT magazine out of France today for a story they are doing on me for an upcoming issue. After meeting them for breakfast, we headed back to my house for some... [more]
jumping
A few days ago I went to Danny Meadows house to go jumping with Powell, Dale Holmes, the bmx world champ Javier Columbo, Jason Richardson, and Christian. It was a good session riding with all the bmx boys. Dale was... [more]
dirt jumps
A few days ago I was about to head out to the gym and I got a call from Heath Pinter who is a bmx dirt jumper who lives in Corona. Fuzzy and a bunch of Utah guys were down... [more]
New Friends
This past week I have been hanging out with a guy named Alex Hoffman. He is from Germany originally, now living in Switzerland who races GP road bikes for Ducati. Super cool guy and really into cycling, so we have... [more]
enduro ride
A few days ago I met Stikman out at Elsinore MX track on my enduro bike and he rode his over to meet me. We rode the track for about a hour before taking off on a mini adventure. After... [more]
Party
Last night I had a party with about 70 friends at my house. Kind of a pre-New Years party. I got the Ultimate fight with Tito and Chuck, which was knarly. I can't believe those guys do that for a... [more]
In Memory of Rick Beswick
Yesterday I attended the services for my friend and lawyer Rick Beswick. He was a great guy, heavily involved in cycling and always there to support me when I needed him and his legal services. We would hang out at... [more]
surgery
Wed. I had surgery on my ankle to get it cleaned up. I broke it in 1999 when I was on Cannondale and tore the ligaments and then in Scotland a couple years ago I broke it again. It just... [more]
San Juan Trail
Since we got some rain the last few days in So Cal I had to go hit up the San Juan trail yesterday. One of the best trails in So Cal by far when it has some moisture to it.... [more]
Mexico
Just got home from two weeks in Mexico. The first week was spent in and around Mexico City. I have a friend who lives there, so we were hanging out visitiing them. The day after I got in I did... [more]
Hood River Oregon
Just got back from a week long shoot in Hood River Oregon. It was wet and cold, but we still had a good time. Cedric, Wade and some other riders sponsored by Oakley all came out to shoot the 07... [more]
Last Couple days
Yesterday I went motoing up at Competitive Edge with my buddy Dave Castillo. This track is up in the high desert, just about 10 minutes from my mechanic Monkeys house. The track is long and fast. A few big jumps,... [more]
Mexico City
This past weekend was spent in Mexico City. Oakley Mexico paid for me to come out to do some shop visits, go to a local 4x event just to hang out, and to represent Oakley at the Redbull Metro race.... [more]
Nor Cal trip
Just got back from a little 3 day trip up to Nor Cal. Started off by riding moto up at Castillo ranch on Sunday. Always a good time up there. Dave Castillo and I did a bunch of moto's and... [more]
moto adventure
Yesterday I finally got to ride my new crf450x enduro bike. I bought it this summer up in Berkely because they registered it for me, but I never got the blinkers and all the goodies on it until now. A... [more]
Oakley commercial
Oakley has a new custom design to order sunglass program and they have been shooting a commercial for it that will be on dvd and in every custom made pair of glasses. Pretty cool concept! They used a bunch of... [more]
Interbike/ Cowan's Jump Jam
Just got back from Interbike a couple days ago and it was the same as the last million times I have been there. I had a few signings to do and a couple meetings, but aside from that the show... [more]
Laguna DH runs
A few days ago Declines Scott Hart and Mark Jordan came down to Laguna to do runs with Hans & I on the new 2007 DHi. Check out the pics and story on Declines site. http://www.declinemagazine.com/community/community.htm... [more]
whistler fun
Just got back from 10 days in Whistler, riding all the trails that I usually don't have time to ride while I am up there for the race. It was a boys trip that included a bunch of the Laguna... [more]
Jeep KOM Finals
Since returning home from New Zealand I have been flat out. I was home for one day and then flew to Vail Colorado for the Jeep King of the Mountain Finals. I got in Tues. night because I was asked... [more]
Worlds Update
Today was qualifying and I ended up 2nd, .2 seconds behind Prokop. I had a good run and made only one little mistake, but other than that it was spot on. Tomorrow we have a day off and Friday is... [more]
Jeep KOM #2
Just got back from the Jeep race in Wisconsin. The area we raced in was nice and camp Jeep was at the Raod America race track. Needless to say the course was flatter than most bmx tracks, but not too... [more]
whistler update
Crankworxs is over and the mountain is a bit more quiet now. I took off tues. night to go do some filming and ended up in Kamloops. It was pretty cool since I've seen the area in lots if pictures... [more]
Air DH 1st Place
Yesterday was the Air DH race and of all the races I have won here at Crankworxs I have never won this race, so it was one of my goals for the week. I had been doing practice runs on... [more]
another HOT day
It is still blazing hot up here. Went to breakfast with Stik and Leigh who got up here last night, then bought some fresh food at the farmers market. Around noon we headed to the lake for a couple hours,... [more]
Sat. in Whistler
It is still blazing hot here and the place could use some rain to keep the dust down, but the place is packed. Went to the lake yesterday w/ Paula and did some swimming. Took the day off from the... [more]
Whistler
I've been in Whistler for two days now and loving it. Already I have done more Downhilling in two days than I have done the entire year. There are some new trails, some new jumps, and of course the slope... [more]
Jeep KOM #1
We just finished round #1 of the Jeep KOM here in San Luis Obispo. The weather was pretty good, just a bit windy. The course was OK and it was good to get a race under my belt after not... [more]
Filming
Since getting back from Colorado I have been busy working on some jumps to film for the Freeride Entertainment movie this year. Luckily I have some good, hard working friends to help me out as I would not have been... [more]
Ernesto Visit
A couple days ago I was fortunate enough to visit Ernie in the Craig rehab center, where he has been for the past month and will be for the next month. I got there tues. night, spent the night with... [more]
Italy/Marzocchi 07 Product Launch
I just returned from 5 days in Lago di Garda Italy for the 07 Marzocchi product launch. Cedric, Schley, Vanderham, Simons, Dyer, Bassagotia, Watson, Chasson, & a few others were all there, so we had a great time hanging out... [more]
Europe trip
Just got home on Monday from another two week trip in Europe. Scotland was the same old story, rain, rain, & more rain. Not only did it rain a lot but it was cold and windy. The 4x track was... [more]
Sat. Ride
Hooked up with Blick, Powell, Rando, & Stikman today in Laguna for a XC ride. I ride with Blick all the time, but it has been some time since I rode with Stik & Powell & I don't think I... [more]
Ernesto update
Got a call from Ernesto himself today. It was amazing to hear his voice as it has been over two months since his accident or since I have been able to speak with him. He is making some progress with... [more]
Saturday Fun
The day started out early with a local race in Laguna Beach that has been going on for 22 years called the Leaping Lizard. It is a Downhill race that the Rads, a mtb club in Laguna put on every... [more]
VIGO, SPAIN
World Cup #1 didn't go off so well. I got to Spain on wed., but my luggage didn't make it. Thur. was the first day of practice and still no clothes, so I had to practice in my street cloths... [more]
4x Prague
The race in Prague went off pretty good on Monday. It was a holiday in the Chec. and the sun was out, which made it that much more enjoyable for the spectators to come out to watch the event. I... [more]
Prague
This weekend I am in Prague for the SEAT 4X invitational put on by Prokop's manager, course designed by Prokop so it should be fun. Monkey and I got in today and it was raining and cold, but I guess... [more]
Rally
After the Otter we drove up to Whistler for a week to do a reno on our condo up there. We got a lot taken care of and managed to get some riding in and a half day of snowboarding... [more]
Sea Otter
The weekend started off looking grim, but turned out great in the end. The first day was DH practice and the course was horrible, so I ended up doing only one run before calling it a day. Fri. was 4x... [more]
Ernesto update
Wed. Paula and I went to the hospital to see Ernesto. We ran into his mother when we first got there and spoke with her for 30 minutes or so before she took me up to see him. I was... [more]
San Juan Trail
Did the San Juan trail today with Hans, Blick, and Tom Rogers. After the rains we have had the last few days I thought the trail would be a little more wet, but it was still pretty damn good. Blick... [more]
Ernest update
Yesterday I went to the hospital w/ Troy Lee and Jeff Ward to visit Ernesto. As we arrived the O'show and his wife Gina had just go there also, so we all went in to the waiting room together. Ernie's... [more]
Ernesto Fonseca
If you have not already heard, Ernesto Fonseca, factory Honda motocross racer and good friend of mine has had a terrible crash a few days ago while preparing for the Daytona SX this weekend. He has fractured C-7 and today... [more]
Road Race
Yesterday I decided to get up early and go do a road race they hold every year in Camp Pendleton. Johnny O'mara told me about it a couple days ago and said it was a good event and not too... [more]
Good bye
Richie & Willow were in town for a month and today they left to go home. It was good having them around, as they are both super cool to hang with and to ride with. A bunch of us all... [more]
Pro Roadies
Yesterday I decided to get out on my road bike in the morning as they said the rain would be coming. I rode for about an hour and then called Blick to see if he wanted to ride a little... [more]
XC Ride
Did a good xc ride with Willow yesterday for a couple hours and then did some DH testing with the new GT DHi. That bike is coming along good and hopefully the team will get some good results on it... [more]
Sheep w/ Cedric & Shley
Went to Sheep yesterday with Cedric and Richie and it was pretty good after some rain. We had a good session and CG was killing it with some backflips over a double. Later that night we went to Cedric &... [more]
Rain
Yesterday we finally got some rain here in So. Cal and we need it. It has been bone dry and like summer, but it is getting colder and hopefully we will continue to get some rain. Before it started raining... [more]
castillo ranch
Cowan & I went up to Castillo Ranch a couple days ago to do some scouting for a segment for an upcoming movie. We brought our moto's, got in late and camped out, woke up the next morning to the... [more]
Fun Riding
I've done some fun rides over the last few days. A few days ago I was up at Marzocchi visiting Bryson and Tom Rogers, getting a few new forks on my bikes and we did a fun XC ride at... [more]
New Year
Happy New Years!!!! Hope everyone had a safe and fun new years. Mine was pretty mellow. Went over to a friends house and watched a couple movies, had dinner, a few drinks, and just hung out until midnight. Yep, 2006... [more]
New MTB park
Last weekend I went out to help build and give direction on some new mt. bike jumps and dh trails over near Black Star canyon. The place has some potential and we had about 25 people come out to help.... [more]