Thursday, July 31, 2008
Washington Trails
Washington Trails BMX from anchors bmx on Vimeo.
These trails are amazing. I hope it rains this weekend.
Super Park
Wow, I'm imagining tailwhips in every orifice of this super bowl. Is that pool coping? Why the fuck would you even waste your time putting pool coping in this thing? Should be some solid hucking in this thing, I can't wait.
Ghostface on Animal?
I saw this on the come up and had to post it. Ghostface Killa wearing an Animal hat? Damn that is legit. What's next? Toby Keith wearing a Mirraco hat? ha ha fuck Toby Keith.
X games
Alright, Alright, I watched the video up on Ride and it was pretty awesome. The course looks really good for some straight up street riding, and shit has already gone down in qualifying. Sean Sexton qualified 3rd! Hell yeah! AZ represent. Sean had some serious moves, like a truck down the double set. Say What! But Garret Reynolds took 1st in qualifying with ridiculous bar-spin combos. Ice pick up a rail to bar-spin out. Damn mutha fucker chill, it's just qualifying don't blow your load just yet. For once I might watch the X games, but you know how it goes they won't show shit except for Moto-X and Moto-X. Dicks
X Games Qualifying Video (Click Here)
Ride has video coverage of the X games qualifying runs up on their site, click the link. I haven't watched it yet, but it looks like the course is better than I thought.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
MTVHere We Go
Empire Of Dirt - Friday Qualify Session HD from alex rankin on Vimeo.
I found this footage of Friday practice at the Red Bull comp. Damn that set up looked so fun.
Corey Bohan Red Bull Winning Run
Red Bull Empire Of Dirt 2008: Corey Bohan killing the Super Finals from William Milne on Vimeo.
The footage is kinda shitty but kinda cool at the same time...
L.A. Earthquake
Yesterday I talked to Floyd, he said him and Fish were riding the Etnies park in LA when the 5 point-something earthquake hit. Of course Floyd hates smooth tranny so he was sitting down when the quake hit. Could you imagine boosting a quarter and looking down to see the whole ground moving below you. I'd shit my pants. That reminds me, my wife said if she saw a shark in the water she would shit her pants. I thought to myself "you would shit your pants if saw a shark in the water? Is this while you were in the water, or if you were on a boat or at Seaworld you would shit your pants?" I then thought, "well I'm not gonna take her to the shark exhibit or there might be a little accident." Maybe shitting your pants in the water with a shark near you is a good idea, I heard sharks have an excellent sense of smell and my wife could send those sharks belly up if you know what I mean. That reminds me of another thing, it's fucking shark week on the discovery channel. Sharks are sick.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Polls Closed
The polls just closed and thanks to all 11 of you for voting. It looks like "Funny Shit" was the winner with "Randomness" in a close 2nd followed by "I hate this site but for some reason I keep coming here." I will make sure that funny shit will always be on clickedbmx.com even if I have to hit myself in the nuts every week to make you laugh. Plus BMX stuff even though no one voted for it.
Will Jackson We The People
Here's a good little edit from Will Jackson who lives in England where it rains 300 days out of 365. It's hot here but at least we can go outside.
Trails!
The trails are popping off right now! These aren't them, but they are starting to look a lot like it. Yes there are huge trees, and yes there is a big ass berm. When you first walk into the thick swamp land you are immediately hit with 20% more humidity and feel as if you just warped to some other region of the U.S. possibly the south or the east coast. You can't help but say "this is Tucson?" If you haven't been to the trails you're probably wondering where the hell are they? Here's the catch, you can come ride but you better bring a shovel and you better keep it real hush. Since the loss of our last trails everyone is a little on edge of losing these and are little weary of letting outsiders or random people in on the location. I can't reveal the directions but maybe if you're nice and I know you or you know some people who have access to them they might let you in on the secret. Until then just enjoy some of the photos and stories I will be providing in the upcoming weeks. If all goes well and we feel that the spot is gonna be here to stay I might clue you in on some details on how to get there, but I stress the importance of shoveling and working together to build the best set of trails Tucson has ever seen.Last Sunday I met up with Lynn, Jack, Frankie(dickfoot), Michael, and Michael's little brother. We dug our asses off for awhile, then my friend Chuck(shorts) came out and helped dig as well. We were then blessed with the presence of the Dirty "D" then followed by Mitch, and Coleman who has a sick new chromed out LTF. We got the first six pack done and the berm after it almost done, plus another jump after the berm just before 3pm, which was the time I had to go home and babysit. I did manage to get through the pack before I left though. The first jumps lip is just over 4ft high to a 5-6ft tall landing it's a slight hip to the right which makes for a stylee way to start off a section. When you approach it you can't see the jump until you're about 10 feet from the lip, it's scary and I love it. You then hit a boosty second jump that if you boost it too much you might hit a tree branch, then the third jumps into the big ass berm that is probably still in progress. Anyway, I can't stop thinking about them and I wanna go ride them right now. I might go hit them on Wednesday after work around 6pm. Maybe I'll see you there.
Box Jump Demo At Broadway Bikes
Empire of Dirt
Click the title to see a video of the highlights from the comp. The course is nothing short of amazing.
Monday, July 28, 2008
The Cody Jennings Interview
Name:joshua cody jennings
Age:23
Do you dye your Eyebrows?na but i put slits in them like vanilla ice sometimes
Current location? pennsville new jersey
What did you do last night? haha went to a high school graduation party
When was the last time you were in AZ? uhh 5 or 6 years ago but i should be back there this fall sometime
Do you have plans of visiting AZ again in the future? yeah haha in the fall coming to tucson if everything works out like i plan
What was the best memory you have of hanging out in Tucson awhile back?
i dont really have any memory of tucson it was one big blur of beast ice and brooklyn pizza
I heard your part in the 2X4 video is epic to say the least. What was your favorite part of the video? and what was the funnest thing about the video that you were involved in?
theres alot of good parts in the video id have to say chase deharts part is probably my favorite to watch right now but its different every time i see it
as for funny shit, haha thats all i have i dont even really ride i just drink and fall down my whole part if thats epic then ive got an epic lifestyle
What about "The Bean"?
the bean has a peter pan peanut butter tattoo on his neck that makes him the best guy ever as far as im concerned
What's your favorite move on the BMX?
i dont really do any moves haha its all about the spot for me i ride weird stuff so people concentrate on the spot and dont notice that i have no clue what im doing
Who's your favorite rider of all time?
todd lyons for sure
If you could only do one trick for the rest of your life what would it be?
lookback landers...there not perfect yet but if you start thinking about them they will keep you awake at night
What's your favorite beer? im a coors guy but it differs state to state when i was in az it was beast ice all day
How many monkeys would you own if they were free?
i was gonna say three but my girlfriend read it and told me that im not allowed to have an odd number of monkeys so 4
Editors note: I would have 2
What's the perfect day for Cody?
wake up around 9 on a weekday with no work,bang my underage girlfriend, maybe hit fdr and some philly street with wiz where we look at spots and talk about what we would do at them go back to jersey hit applebees for some food and beers, after that it has to be random
If you were trapped on a desert island and you could have an infinite amount of three things what would they be?
newports,strong booze,volley balls named wilson
What's the rest of the year look like for you, beers, and bikes?
uhh interbike next month cant wait for that buying my first house in a few months too. Beers are probably gonna be involved in all that and im sure my bike will pop up once in a while too, i dunno man i just go where the road takes me.
Thanks for wasting your time with me and clickedbmx. com Do you have any shout outs, thanks, or shit talking rants?
shout outs huh? uhhh thanks to van for giving me a part in the video and wiz for editing that, umm briana for putting up with me, my new ferret doobie for shitting on my floor a second ago, thanks for nothing vern
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Red Bull Empire of Dirt Results
Empire Results:
1- Corey Bohan
2- Gary Young
3- Dane Searls
4- Kye Forte
I'll get photos and video as soon as I find some, this shit looked unreal. Yeah Gary!
Albe's Commercial
YES! it's back up! woo hoo the best bmx commercial since 1/2 barspinner Ryan. Kids don't let your mom catch you watching this, although it is youtube safe.
ABA Membership
Yesterday I went out to one of local track here in Tucson to get my membership for the upcoming national event taking place in the TCC on Aug8-10. I was shocked on my performance, my gates were decent and my first straight was even better, I didn't get beat to the first turn once by anyone under the age of 12. I even jumped some things, manualed some stuff, and nearly passed out three times. All in all I think I still got it, if you think you're gonna just show up and take home the 4 foot trophy for 19-27 intermediate you better think twice. Because I've been training yo. My wife and I have been doing the 10 minute kickbox bootcamp, you better watch yourself on them turns or you might see a round house to your face as you go over the berm. I'm really excited about this race if you can't tell.
2X4 Promo
Two by Four Video Promo
I'm supposed to be doing an interview with Cody Jennings AKA Jersey Cody, who has a part in the 2X4 video. Except the mother fucker ain't got back to me yet. I hope to have that out soon, it should be pretty good. In the meantime check out this ad for the video, Garret Byrnes section? Wow, I really wanna see this.
I'm supposed to be doing an interview with Cody Jennings AKA Jersey Cody, who has a part in the 2X4 video. Except the mother fucker ain't got back to me yet. I hope to have that out soon, it should be pretty good. In the meantime check out this ad for the video, Garret Byrnes section? Wow, I really wanna see this.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Wonder Bra Ad
Stare at the spiral. Then go back again and only look at the boobs. Do it, it's not like I'm twisting your fucking arm.
Just A Reminder
Spike Jonze
Here is a little background on your boy Spike. Remember kids "you need to establish roots before you can grow." The "Freestylin" cover was a photo taken by Spike, it's not actually him riding. Spike shot photos for BMX Action and Freestylin back in the 80's. Here's a damn good video he directed too.
I wish he still was involved in BMX like he is in skateboarding. The skate videos he does are insane the amount of time and money put in them are as much as some of the movies you see in the theatres.
Girl Skateboards Yeah Right
Now I know what some of you are thinking. "I thought this was a BMX site". Well, it is douche bag but today is extremely slow in BMX updates and news. If you're anything like me then you'll appreciate some skateboarding. If you're not like me you're probably better off, but this video "Yeah Right" is by far one of the best skateboard videos of all time. Even Luke Wilson has a part in it. The film is by Spike Jonze, he is one of the godfathers of BMX and a huge person in skateboarding. Not to mention he has directed music videos from the likes of: the beastie boys, bjork, the pharcyde, fat boy slim... and many more. The dude is a genius. (I spelled genius RIGHT!) Anyway, if your bored like I am then you should give this video a gander. There is some amazing shit in it that anyone can appreciate.
BMX Skatepark in Tucson
I just received an email from a guy name Rex. Rex has been working on and off to get BMX it's own skatepark in Tucson for almost 10 years now. He has connections and can help get our foot in the door. Here is the email he sent me:
Concrete Enthusiasts:
Please let other riders know about our group,
the Tucson BMXskatepark Coalition.
Our goal is to:
1. resurrect the plans for a BMXskatepark in Freedom Park.
2. get the City Council & Board of Supervisors to adopt
a master plan and secure locations throughout the County
for future BMXskateparks.
3. make sure that ALL new concrete BMXskateparks use
Chrome-Alloy coping (which will negate any damage from pegs).
Our first meeting is this Wednesday, July 30th at 7pm -
Park Place Food Court near the theatre entrance.
Appreciate you letting other riders and Parents
know about our efforts.
ride hard,
rex
If you are passionate about getting a park in Tucson I suggest you attend this meeting. This is true honest people trying to better the BMX community in Tucson. They are not trying to force their way in on other places and they are not trying to make a dollar off of you. The only way it will work is by showing up and working together. I hope to be attending this meeting, but with a new baby at home I can't ever put plans in stone. If you have questions about this meeting email me bikehines@gmail.com and I can set you up with Rex or others that are involved.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Super Park Course
But, you should be able to get the best of two worlds, except I think the best rider should be able to ride either one and win. When did park and street become two events? If they're gonna make more events then why not dirt? I want dirt back, they could make some crazy "big air" course for the dirt guys and people would shit themselves. I mean this is the X-games right? I would also like street luge back, while I'm asking how about topless bungee jumping held on HBO. I mean shit give the people what they want. Come on ESPN boobs sell and boobs that jump off things are even better. America hasn't sold out enough yet we need more debauchery!!!!!
Estelle Getty R.I.P.
Man, I just found out that Estelle Getty( Sophia or Ma from the Golden Girls) died at the age of 84. She's the stunning young lady with the glasses. Although I kid, I really am little hurt she brought great comic relief to the Golden Girls time and time again, and remember when she co-starred with Sylvester Stallone in "Stop Or My Mom Will Shoot"? Who could forget that one. She was also in "Mannequin" but I can't remember what the fuck she did in that one. In fact, I'm still trying to forget I watched that movie all together. One thing that's kind of fucked up Betty White is actually older than her. Anyway, Estelle we hardly knew ye but you will be missed. There goes that idea of the Golden Girls reunion episode in the Bahamas. I'll leave that up to your imagination..
Xgames Street Course (click here for more)
1. Why the fuck is there a subway/BART train on the course? Does that make it more "realistic" to have a subway station. Because we all know all of our favorite riders ride subway trains.
2. Is this a pathetic attempt by ESPN to gain street cred with the kids?
3. Why the hell would we wanna watch the top pros ride curbs when we can just go to "the come up" and watch some 13 year shred the fuck out of the curb in front of his house?
4. Didn't MTV already try this? Remember when Jimmy Levan tried to jump over those semi containers?
5. Wouldn't you rather see some serious shit go down? Rather than some foot jam tailwhips?
6. Now I understand that there will be another event that has huge tranny, and Dave Mirra will be rally car racing but what are your honest opinions of this event?
7. Do you think they should bring dirt back? Would you rather watch dirt then tech curb riding?
Ok let me hear some feedback, one thing to think about is the fact that there isn't even a wall ride....