Life of Bikes

Loving The Direction BMX is Headed...UP!

To watch what you love go up and down over the course of several decades is tough.  Over the course of almost 30 years of being involved in BMX, I have either been involved first hand or cheered and growned from the somewhat sidelines of the sport.  Thanks to some pioneers like Mat Hoffman, Dennis McCoy, Steve Swoope, Jay Miron, Dave Mirra, Tim Hall, Chris Moehler, Brian Foster, TJ Lavin back in the 90's; we have a sport that is not only thriving, its growing as it takes on a more global community.  This video from Austrailia takes BMX one step upwards in the same way the last major leep took place, the Mega Ramp with Mat Hoffman.  Take a look.  Simpley AMAZING!!!!!

 

Old School BMX Dude Crash - Late Eject

Everybody loves a crash.  Most of us love them as long as the person doesn't get too hurt.  In this clip an old school BMX dude was trying to show his kids and some young locals how to jump a huge dirt pile the local DPW had left for something.  He was full on at it a few times.  By the time I made my way over with a camera he was still at it, and still crashing it.  He was fine and smiled throughout each crash.  This took place at a skatepark in Fitchburg, MA.  If you are this dude, let me know your name. 

Lots of credit for effort.

2011 Tour de South Shore - Rain or Shine

Rain or shine, the cause was great.  The McCourt Foundation put on a fundraising bicycle ride along the south shore of Massachusetts in September 2011.  The ride consisted of either 25 or 50 miles and raised several hundred thousand dollars for MS and Alzheimer's research.

It did rain for the first 25 mile loop, but the sun prevailed and it turned out to be a fun ride with some good friends in support of a research for these miserable afflictions.  I appreciate Rob Horne inviting me to join and the McCourt Foundation for hosting the event.

 

For more information, please visit the event home page. 

Pump Tracks - Every Backyard Needs One!

Pump tracks are such a blast to ride if they are designed well.  This one in Chelmsford, MA was fun even if it needed a little maintenance.  Fun!