Scott Barker sent me this great package from England with the gem being this packet of cigarettes. Just a reminder that smoking kills, and Embassy kills.
As temperatures rise all over the country and people are out riding bikes, there’s no greater indulgence then a classic ice cream treat. Whether you have an old fashion ice cream truck like the one pictured above selling smooth soft serve, the Dickee Dee pedalling around and selling rocket pops, or you’re stopping in at the corner store to get an ice cream sandwich, frozen treats reign supreme in the summer time. Keep it in mind this weekend as you’re enjoying the weather and session with your friends. Nothing beats the summer heat like a cold ice cream treat.
Photo from Google Maps
Toronto’s red/rust coloured curved wall can be a fickle spot. Situated in a busy and high traffic area, trying to ride it on the wrong day and time may leave you dodging pedestrians and possibly kicked out. However, if the stars align and you end up there at the right time you can have almost endless attempts at whatever you have in mind.
Originally intended as piece sort of sculptural public art, the wall has popped up in numerous videos over the years, at the local level and beyond. It’s been ridden heavily by Chris Silva in numerous ICC videos and most notably his wall to whip in BMXFU3 (at the 2:26 mark), Garret Reeves does a wall to hard 360 in the OSS video Football (2:09 mark), and Jared Washington does a barspin out of it in Cuts (0:38 mark). These are only just a few of the tricks and video appearances (that are available online to link to) that come to mind when I think of the spot.
It is slanted back ever so slightly, and described as grippy and fast, but don’t expect anyone to tell you exactly where the spot is. We’ll leave that up to you to search for one of Toronto’s most popularized spots and have your hand at the red curved wall.
This one comes from Andy Roode while he’s home on the east coast.
Hey ya’lllll it’s been a minute since I did a mad Monday jump off. K so here’s this weeks ……… So I recently have come back to my home town of Truro n.s. Now there’s a decent skatepark in my town which Is basically run by bmxers. Mind you Truro is a small town so when new people show up the locals know. Soo my first night there there’s no kids I know, which is fine headphones in ripping around. I’m riding having a good time and then one of the kids pop the infamous question — CAN U BACKFLIP ? My response “no”. Kid looks at me soo disappointed haha.
It’s just funny to me to see how some kids still think this is the trick that makes u a good rider.
So any kids out there who wanna get good go to your foam pits n water jumps n get ur backflips dialed in.
Oh n if ur a french Canadian and were in Vancouver on a plane. Don’t speak to me in French you fucks. That’s one goes out to Jeremy Deme. Or Jeremy Deme Burton. Stay mad french canadians we love u
Robin Clarke sent in this video recently featuring himself, Andrew Weinman, Spencer Bryant-Longo, Tom Cvetkovic, Andrew Quaggs and more riding spots and parks in Montreal and Toronto.
photo by Sean Cooke
Mikaël (or Mike) Cardin (pictured above) has only been shooting photos for a couple of years, but in that time has managed to develop a refreshingly unique style and approach to BMX photography. Every time I’d see a new photo of his pop up, I would be impressed with the simple composition and use of natural light. I’m not the only one, as he’s even had his work incorporated in recent ads (seen here). This photographer profile is not meant to stir up the endless debate of film versus digital, but rather shine a light on a strong new talent. Click below to read some answers from Mike Cardin and check out a great selection of his recent photos.
Burlington’s Dan Cauchi lays down a gap to nose wheelie to 180 at the start of an afternoon in the big city.
Capital BMX and Joe Mamma Bike Shop in Ottawa are throwing an interesting video contest whereby riders are given one week to film and edit a short section of their riding. Click the link to read the full details, and yes, the contest is open to all of Canada.
Jorden Guth with a clicked table while on the west coast. Photo shot by Marc Boudreau. Click below to see a second angle of the same trick with cherry blossom foliage.
