Great edit from Shinde, Moto Sasaki organised this contest late last year, enjoy!

Hey all. Just want to let you know that I am working on with some good people here in Finland in terms of getting Ground Tactics finals happening here in Helsinki… Maybe too early to talk about it but fuck it, I just want to let you guys know that I am onto it.
So, in Helsinki each year there is an Urban cultures festival (URB) –> http://www.kiasma.fi/index.php?id=2191&L=1
And this year 2010 they want to include flatland in it, and I said, how about if we run Ground Tactics final round here (instad of a regular flatland invitation comp) in Finland with top 6 (not confirmed) in a live finals…
They like my vision for flatland which is to show the real hardcore flatland to a new audience (because the audience at URB is pretty understanding to different type of artforms). The guy said that he would like to do it my way instead of trying to kiss the “big masses”.


So, then I threw the ball to a company who´s been organizing the biggest skate comp of Finland for about 10 years and the chief in charge is interested to start working with me to find some sponsors for the comp. I will have a meeting with him next week.


And yes, the ultimate idea is to live stream it to all of you out there who cannot make it to Helsinki. How sick would it be to see Ground Tactics final round on live on your computer or on your phone ?!?!?!?
Yes! That´s all I need. Your support which means keep on progressing…
Of course, I need to mention that nothing is confirmed. I need to find money with the people at URB and the organizer of skate events to pay flights etc. to the finalists. I cannot promise SICK prize money but hey, that is not the point of Ground Tactics. The point is to run the most HARDCORE flatland finals you ever witnessed… And me, Chad and Effraim behind the judging table. Can´t complain about that combination…


Ok, enough said for now. All I need is that you keep supporting and actually keep progressing for the sake of flatland….


Feel free to comment and get this discussion going… It all matters if you know what I mean….

www.ground-tactics.com

Rad dad comes through again with nice update on the scene in Austin..

Edit from the recent caen contest, flatland combined at a bmx racing event, could be a thing of the future…

www.agoride.com

The Zero Degrees Contest was held at the sports garden cafe. We all arrived around 6pm and started getting used to the floor, plywood on carpet. After a bit of getting used to the graffiti floor was sick!
The contest took place around 1130pm and the top rider was Jean-William & Second was Lachlan!
All the quebec guys Dugald & Mazar stopped by my place after for drinks. Good chillin with everyone!

FIGHT WITH FLIGHT 2010 from jeremy vandermeer on Vimeo.

Wouldn’t you love your own personal indoor spot? Ride anytime you want..

101 trick part 2, thanks to fatboy, whoever you are for putting this online, brought back a lot of memories, watch out for guys like Chad J on this!! Know your roots!

Ciaran p Flatland 6.2.10 from ciaran perry on Vimeo.
Music by Imaginary forces – november dub aka Ezchris.

This guy is carving his own path within flatland, developing his around the world links beyond comprehension at times, hit the rewind button a few times to watch how hard some of the switches above are, incredible control! Thanks Ciaran for doing this part for Last times.


Last time you rode in the wet: 
Yesterday.

Last time you rode with someone: 
crikey umm 6 months ago?

Last time you broke a bike part:
1 month ago front axle.

Last time you screamed outloud after pulling a combo: 
haha dunno man i dont really do that anymore its more a clap of hands and boogie to the music in my ears kinda thing but anyway today.

Last original trick you learnt:
The one foot flip stuff using both feet.

Last video you downloaded:
Um flatland? Old steph royer clip on vimeo.

Last time you got a puncture:
This question will ensure i get one tomorow now but umm couple weeks back.

Last bikepart you brought:
Mike s bar n forks and m7 wheel.

Last time you checked flatmatters:
friday man i always check james whites articles.

Last trick you filmed:
whatevers in the little vid i done for this.

Last time you were stoked on flatland:
Leo claros section on web video thunderflats, that shit is so far beyond my comprehension how could i not be stoked.

Last time you threw your bike:
Oh long time ago i dont really do it anymore , nowadays its more grip bars as hard as possible and grunt haha.

Last time you got drunk:
Dont drink so yearsss ago.

Last music track you listened to:
Rod Modell – hexcraft.

Last time you got injured riding flatland:
Beginning of this week shoulder giving me beef.

Last contest you rode in:
King of street in birmingham like 5 years ago ? ish.

Last time you regripped your pegs:
today , usually every 2 wet days.

Last time you filmed a videopart:
ummm couple years back.

Last time you rode in the dry:
Today, makes a change.

Last time you kissed a girl:
about a year ago.

Last trick you pulled first try:
3 xfoot around the world jugglers yesterday.

Mislav short session from Zion Bike Co. on Vimeo.