1.31.2010
Drew Bezanson
He completely destroys everything he rides in this video! Drew was at uab yesterday night and needless to say that he pulled some impossible stuff like it was nothin'
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F1 is back to MTL!
That makes 2 posts that have nothing to do with biking almost back to back, but this video was great and having formula 1 back in montreal is awesome.
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Rays odd couples
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1.29.2010
1.28.2010
Emile Otis fall video
Ive seen a lot of people talking shit about that guy on boards and in real life, but I have no clue why and as I never met the kid I cant argue about it. Anyways, here goes his fall edit, bunch of big moves in there!
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Brooklyn Banks
1.27.2010
1.26.2010
Rays odd couples
The odd couples contest is going on this week at rays mtb, heres the official flyer for it. But theres probably a lot more teams than this since Vincent Allard goes as a filmer with Dillon Lloyd and Matt Macduff, so wish them good luck! The guys from Dobermann bikes will also be there with bikes for you to test!
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1.25.2010
Rocco Quintilianni
Rocco Quintiliani @ Edge from Clinton McMahon on Vimeo.
Quick video Clint made of Rocco riding the spine at Skaters Edge.Read more
Bikeckeck
Rarely happens to me but I decided to go for a bikecheck today. click the read more link for few more pics and specs.
Here it is. Havent changed most parts for a while now, perfect build for me.
Frame: Dobermann molosse 22.5"
fork: Dobermann Tchokr fork
cranks: profile racing 175mm
sprocket: profile imperial titanium 28T
chain: KMC 10 dollar chain
pedals: Odyssey plastics
seat: primo balance
bars: gusset open prison
stem: animal jump off
grips: fly ruben long
barends: fly ruben plastics
post: thompson
rims: rinho lites XL
front hub: Wethepeople something
rear hub: macneil something
tires: schwalbe returners
headset: big strong cane creek
mods: cutted down both axles, sliced stem's front part, painted wheels a bunch of times so nice colors appear when scratched.
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Rays roadtrip
The guys @ pinkbike posted this today, pretty stoked on that!! Hit the picture to see what im talking about!
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1.24.2010
Todd Meyn
Craig Passero
Whammo:loser edit from Whammo on Vimeo.
Best self filmed video ive seen in a while! He completely destroyed that underground garage spot!!
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1.23.2010
1.21.2010
The Liam Mulrooney interview
Q: Give us a brief description about UAB HQ, so the people out there that dont know about it can understand what they've been missing for the last couple years.
A: UAB HQ is primarily a BMX & MTB bicycle indoor park, much like a skatepark, but the ramps are built big and strong, so too endure the abuse from bike riding. It also doubles as an all ages venue, we bring in bands to play music on weekends. Aside from business aspects of HQ, UAB HQ is about having fun, riding bikes and not getting hassled, or told no bikes allowed. Bikes are always allowed at HQ, no question.
Q: UAB is really different of any indoor parks around here. How would you describe the atmosphere at HQ?
A: HQ is a laid back atmosphere, and it’s more about having fun and catching up with friends then it is about going nuts on your bike, although that still happens daily. The atmosphere is what it is, because if you’ve been riding a bike for a long time, then you know what it’s like to show up at a park and be turned away because of your bike. Something that will never happen at HQ, and I think people can really appreciate that fact, and how we went about getting it done. And that comes out in people’s attitudes and makes for a relaxed and fun place to hang out and ride some bikes.
Q: Is there any rules people have to respect at UAB?
A: People need to pay to ride. People need to respect one another. People need to have fun, it’s not a rule, but if you’re not having fun on your bike in a place like HQ, then why are you on the bike in the first place???
Q: This isn’t really related to HQ, but what have you been up to lately?
A: When in Quebec, I spend most of my time working on things at HQ. Ramp repair, building renovations, working on things in the shop, like displays, orders, inventory etc... When I’m not at home, I’m working sub-contracted by CAE. I assemble flight simulators, put them to together, and make sure everything mechanical fits together and operates well. It’s a hell of a job, but it allows me to travel around the world, and see a lot of new things. My most recent trip was to China, and I meet up with BMX riders working over there. I brought my bike and got to ride, it was awesome, and I think they’re sending me back in January, sucks I’ll be outta the country for my B-day, but it will be like 45 degrees warmer over there, so I win.
Q: There used to be a lot of party’s going on at the park. What happened with that?
A: Well the parties were always a bad idea. In the sense that we had no real permits to host anything. The police starting showing up a lot, and it was just to sketchy for me. The parties were always in control, but if I got fined or a criminal record it could make the new job real hard, or even be the end of HQ. So I put an end to them before they put an end to me. We’re gonna get a permit for an all ages venue and start having shows again in the new year. Then maybe go for the liquir license later on and get things going again. Chances are if you’ve been to a party at HQ, you’ll never forget it.
Q: I heard crazy stories about party’s getting out of control. What would be the craziest thing that ever happened at HQ?
A: Rock Fights are always pretty nuts. New Years parties are crazy too, and were gonna put one on this year, so come have fun!!!!! The craziest thing logically was when the cops showed up last Halloween, and asked me and the guy that put the party together all kinds of questions. They also thought we were selling booze to the kids. After a long talk, the cops left, and told us to make sure the party was done by 3am, and that no one got killed, I think everyone lived through the night.
Q: There was also many rumours about UAB closing down in the past years. What is the actual situation with that? Do you still use money from your own pockets to make it survive?
A: The rumours were true and untrue, people like to talk. It probably hurt us that people were going around saying were closed, when I was sitting at HQ waiting for people to come ride. But we made it passed those days. The landlord is a business man, if he can make more money renting out the building or selling it, then it’s his right to do that with his business, but I won’t go down without a fight. And yes, unfortunately a large part of HQ’s rent, and utility bills are coming outta my pocket. But how many people can say money makes them REALLY happy, and how many people can say they run an indoor bike part. I’d just waste the cash on toys, it’s better spent on the bike community.
Q: Are there any events planned for the winter?
A: We got a New Years Party on Dec. 31st. I’d like to premiere a lot of the new BMX movies coming out this winter at HQ. Maybe once a month, if the demand ‘s there from the kids. Put on some little comps for fun during the days of the premieres. And maybe organize something big at the end of the winter.
Q: What is the actual ramp setup in the park right now? Any recent or future changes?
A: Well nothing much has changed since last winter, although last winter we re-enforced a lot of ramps. I plan on building a new ¼ pipe to straight wallride, starting in the end of November. Later this winter we need to rebuild the little tranny to tranny box jump, and a big grind box beside the pyramid in the street section. The park will also change a lot cosmetically as we have more time to clean the place up. Chances are if you haven’t been to HQ yet this winter, then the place will look much better to your eyes.
Q: What's up with the shop you wanted to open? Is it open yet?
A: The shop is about half open. Were running it out of the upstairs section of the building. We’ve got displays and clothing racks. But we haven’t gotten our hands on lobby yet, mainly because between my travels, and our landlords, it’s hard to schedule a meeting, but I meet him earlier this week, and things are in the works, I hope to have the key to the lobby very soon, and start the renovations on the lobby. But as of right now we’ve got a good stock of Macneil, Demolition, Volume, Kink, Animal, and We The People, components, bikes etc... we’ve also got a few other clothing lines in stock and were getting new products in every week. Come check us out, we’re got what you need!!!
Q:Now let’s get to the basics. Address, winter schedule, fees, etc.?
A: Ugly Ass Bikes HeadQuarters is located at 1935 ave. De l’Eglise. As of December 1st we are open every day (expect Dec. 24th, 25th & 26th and Jan. 1st) Weekdays we open at 2pm and close at 9pm, Saturdays we open at 1pm and close at midnight, and Sunday is 1pm till 9pm. Once the shop is in the lobby and running 100%, we’ll be open even earlier. Imagine that??!?!?!?!?!? The cost of riding is $10 a day, but we also have $6 sessions on Tuesday from 2pm till 6pm, and Sunday 6pm till 9pm. Month and winter passes are available, and if you do the math a month pass ends up costing about $2 a day.
UAB spotcheck from Vincent Allard on Vimeo.
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1.20.2010
Hangaren skatepark edit
Hangaren Indoor edit from Jonas on Vimeo.
Indoor skatepark video featuring Martin Soderstrom... Always good to see him shred.Read more
unofficial unexpected thursday vol 3
I did this while i was in florida but didnt managed to post it since my compuer died but now its workin and I just remembered about this sweet piece of art, so here it is. My brother can shred for sure!
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House ramps
39C Living Room BMX Jam from Rob Lando on Vimeo.
Saw pictures of this earlier this week on facebook, but heres a video. Looks like a lot of fun!Read more
1.19.2010
Life is dirt, dig it.
Just a short video that has no particular riding but it had that feel with it that kind of shows how simple things are the best.
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1.18.2010
Ben Kaufmann video
Heres Ben Kaufmann from ontario doing it for norco bikes at southparc and le taz. Massive action all the way thru. Oh and its today's VOD on pinkbike.
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1.17.2010
Peter Mills at Rays mtb
Cool video of Peter Mills riding rays mtb. It gives a really good idea of how sick that place is.
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1.16.2010
Thrashbike
Nick@thrashbike wants you to send him a bunch of riding clips of yourself to make a big web video with them, called the Thrashbike megamix. Should be great!
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1.14.2010
Rays update 2
Due to some computer complications, there is a chance that both the videos wont be ready in time for tomorrow, so the whole the rise team apologises for that... But here we go with a couple shots by Julien Grimard!! Hope you like them!! Click the read more link to see more pics or click here to get them all in full resolution.
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1.13.2010
1.12.2010
Rays update
Today we filmed for that video contest thing we posted yesterday and it was pretty fun, the vids
should be up thursday. For now its beer time, holler!!
should be up thursday. For now its beer time, holler!!
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Practice what you preach
Practice What You Preach FULL MOVIE from Jey on Vimeo.
Full movie from Baie Comeau. Put together by Jerome Charest and Antoine Proulx.
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1.11.2010
Unexpected Thursday preview
12 people
2 teams
2 Filmers
Rays MTB
MTB and BMX
Tuesday
For
Unexpected Thursday vol. 4
GET STOKED....
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Rays update
So we have been at Rays MTB park for the last couple of days and will be here till the 17th. There have been a few improvements to the parc, such as the flow room which is ridiculous. We are very lucky to have Julien Grimard with us again this year. Not only is he a really good rider, he takes amazing pictures. Here is one of Vinet doing a tuck no hander over the red bull box in the flow room.
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Louis freakin Pepin
Untitled from Louis Pepin on Vimeo.
Really good video from Beauce shredder Louis. Its unfortunate that the quality video is no good. It looks like the newest trend is filming with flip cameras or ipod nanos... I hope that this will not go on for much longer.
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1.10.2010
Matt Macduff Web Video
Matt Macduff - Joyride 150 from Justin Browne on Vimeo.
Matt doing it for Dobermann bikes and Atomlab.
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1.08.2010
Re up: rays trip preview
A good group of people including myself are leaving tomorrow morning for one week at rays mtb park and it should be sick. So I was watching videos to get pumped and I dont know why but I really like this one, probably because of that kid's face when Joe crashes!
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Heerlen skatepark session
Heerlen Skatepark edit from Ice-TV on Vimeo.
Found this over on vital mtb. Invert a 48 seconds was so sick. Good riding in there!!
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1.07.2010
Joyride 150
Joyride is a new indoor facility in ontario and it looks really nice. Heres a video of Justin Browne mainly showing Michael Gray doing tuck no handers that I could watch all day.
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Dillon Lloyd
Jeremy Deme just finished this webedit of Dillon Lloyd riding at UglyAssBikes. Kid never stops!!
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Drew Bezanson
Drew Bezanson @ Ryder ramps from Charlie Crumlish on Vimeo.
Canadian bmx rider Drew Bezanson completely destroying the spine mini at Ryder distr. warehouse!!Read more
1.06.2010
Simon 69 Leclerc
Simon Leclerc from woach on Vimeo.
Louis Lhomel just uploaded a video he made of Simon. Sick stuff in there as usual!Read more
Walter Mayerhofer
Short Edit 2009 - More Mountain Bike Videos
Austrian The rise's contributor Walter just uploaded this to Vital mtb, good shit in there!Read more
1.05.2010
Forever BMX in Montreal
Montreal trip times 2 from Matt Drew on Vimeo.
A bmx crew riding southparc and le taz. That doublepeg to barspin to manual tailwhip out was just amazing!!Read more
1.04.2010
Danny MacAskill in New York Times
Danny's youtube video has now over 13 million views...!! And he just made his way into the New York Times newspaper! congratulations!!!
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1.03.2010
Vital MTB video of the month contest!
Just saw this on VitalMTB! Its really nice, there will definitly be a lot more web videos poppin' due to this contest!
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Supermoto vid
Once again, Jerrett Bellamy shared a video with me. Aside from riding bicycles, Jerrett also rides supermoto! He made this POV video for a video contest so you can help jerrett by clicking this link to vote for his video!
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BMX action
BMX Ice Cross from Jerrett Bellamy on Vimeo.
Jerrett Bellamy from ontario sent me this video of a bmx session in a hockey arena, looks like a lot of fun!!
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1.02.2010
Whats up
Hey Ive been in Florida for the last 8 days and my computer decided that dying would be great, which sucks for me... So that explains the lack of updates for the pasts days. Oh and you probably all saw this already, but heres Travis Pastrana jumping a car over 269 ft. Not bad ..!!!
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