Battle in the Rockies – Day 2

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Effraim — 1 Comment ↓

Yesterday was my first full day in the US, this year we are around an hour away from where the contest is at in Denver at James Mcgraw’s house in Monument, Colorado.
The first part of the day was taken up with airport pick ups, Michael Sommer, Moto Sasaki and Martti Kuoppa all arrived, during the evening we headed for a fun session at James’ Tintadome riding spot which his workplace during the day, riding spot during the night. My body clock was screaming bedtime, so I decided to take the time to shoot some photographs.

If you are following flatmatters on instagram, you will have also seen the distraction training video with James McGraw taking out Joe Cicman with a roll of paper towel, myself, Moto, Michael and Moto were all adjusting to the time change so it was pretty chilled and a good time hanging out and joking with all the riders, check out the photos I shot.
Thanks to Joel Schallhorn for the use of his camera. Today we had to Evolve skatepark in Denver for jam day. Check out a selection of photos I shot below that I feel some up the day quite well! Once again like last year, the vibe is great between the riders, looking forward to riding today! Stay tuned for more updates on FM!

Benjamin Hudson – Flatark practice / New Blood

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Effraim — 1 Comment ↓

Dub over at igi just published this dope line from Benjamin Hudson, filmed during a practise session at Flatark. Style and flow for days!

Give igi a follow on instagram if you aren’t already!

@igiheadwear @igiflatbmx

Battle in the Rockies 2015 Day 1

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Effraim — 2 Comments ↓

Yesterday I spent the day travelling to Denver, Colorado for the second annual Battle in the Rockies contest via Toronto, Canada. This trip is the beginning of three weeks off work, ending just after Level Vibes. Last year’s BITR was one of the best and most fun events I have ever attended, with the riders all staying at James McGraw’s house, it really did have a great feel and it’s something I will remember forever. Will James ride with his broken ankle?

James picked me up from the airport, and we headed to his workplace/riding spot he calls the Tintadome for a quick session with a few locals. One of my questions was immediately answered, James is riding with a broken ankle, taped up styles, and killed it at his spot considering his ankle.
Martti,Moto and Joe Cicman arrive later on today, Simon O’Brien is already in town for his brothers wedding, Dub and Jason Plourde arrive Thursday! We should be heading over to the contest venue in Denver later today. It’s a lovely day here in the Rockies!Feedback was good last year from my daily updates, so check back for plenty of updates from BITR!

Quentin Pelorson – Thematic XFoot SteamRoller

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Effraim — 1 Comment ↓

Quentin Pelorson is back with the latest in his Thematic how-to series, this time the x foot steamroller and variations around this trick.

Lachlan Cameron – Stealth Autumn Style

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Effraim — Leave comments ↓

Just catching up on edits from yesterday as I was travelling from London to Denver, Colorado. Lachlan takes advantage of the nice weather condition to get in a stealth autumn session, hit play!

John Yull – Walking Man Stemades

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Effraim — Leave comments ↓

John Yull got inspired by Martti Kuoppa’s walking man stem lashes the other day and applied MK’s technique of switching feet on the stem to the foot jam decade. I think we can all see what’s coming!

Com’in Lyon – November 14/15th

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Effraim — Leave comments ↓

Plenty of contests coming up, before we go into the winter break. The annual Com’in Lyon contest is going down on November 14/15th, prize money 2000 euros for Pro and Master! Get there if you can!

Level Vibes Format & Schedule announced!

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Effraim — 5 Comments ↓

MR Level Vibes himself, James White just announced the format and schedule for this legendary event that will go down in Crayford, Kent on November 22nd. Great to see the man himself put his own twist on his event! See you there!

Schedule & judging formats

12:00 open practice on both areas

13:00 Old School class
1 1/2 minute run. Anything goes from the old/mid days. Will be judged on presentation, style, execution and entertainment value!!

13:30 Beginner Class
Peg wheelies and endos is the sort of level I expect in this class. If you’ve gotta trick come and try and do it. 1 Minute run (you don’t have to use it all)

14:00 Expert class
2 min run. If you’ve got an array of tricks this is the class for you! Judged by 5 professional judges .

Professional contest:
15:00 Progressive Battle Jam
16:00 Contest runs
The only contest to separate the men from boys combining the two elements of flatland in one.
You get 50% of your overall score in the Jam with the focus on difficulty and progression. Then a 2 minute run with the focus on consistency for the rest of your points. Simple!
Both will judged by five trusted judges. The battle jam will be a one in one out jam circle in no order. You will be judged on how you ride throughout the Jam not necessarily just your best trick. No complicated judging format just try your hardest and must progressive stuff to get the highest mark you can. The 2 minute run will be traditionally judged with all the elements but focussing on consistency.
17:30 prize giving and close.

James White.