Dans Comp/Etnies Tour

The official edit of the Dan's Comp X Etnies Tour from May 2011. Featuring the riding of Corey Martinez, Tony Hamlin, Nathan Williams, Chase Dehart and others.

Etnies/Dans Comp at The Bakery

Not to long ago Nathan Williams, Tony Hamlin, Corey Martinez and Chase DeHart hit up The Bakery and threw together this solid edit. Tony Hamlins toothpick down the middle of the ledges was a stand out for me.

Russia Full-Length "Zapping"

I'm not one to watch a full length video on the internet but after watching the first 5 minutes of this Russian 26 minute DVD titled "Zapping", I had to download it to check it out. Thanks to my friend Tim for translating the russian to english for me, it made the video even better. I highly recommend checking this one out!

Site Update: Away.

I want to apologize for having no new content in the past two weeks. I have been away with work and have had no internet connection.

I will have new content coming up within the next few days but expect some big updates in the near future including a new header photo aswell as a ton of new photos taken of the past couple weeks.

I leave again on Monday for a small roadtrip up to Sudbury so there will be even more photos and possibly video to look forward to after that. Thanks for being patient with me as I am trying my best to keep this going!

-Chase

Belle River BMX/MTB Contest Results

The Belle River contest is officially over and it was a great turnout having riders come down from as far as Sarnia. First off I wanna give a big thanks to Belle River Source For Sports and 1664 Distribution for donating prizes. Contests in order of competing:

Highest Pro Hop:
Jason Brabant - 37 inches

!6 & Under:
1st - Jayde Cunningham
2nd - Erik Dunn
3rd - Eric Godin

Over 16:
1st - Chase Davidson
2nd - Alex Passa
3rd - Jason Brabant

MTB Open:
1st - Jake Lanoue
2nd - Chase Davidson
3rd - Scott Neilson

Best Trick:
Alex Passa - Backflip over Fence

Photos should be up tomorrow along with a couple videos

Fit Shop Stop at The Angry Penguin

Some of the FIT team including Van Homan, Justin Inman, Shawn McIntosh and Raul Ruiz stopped off at The Angry Penguin bmx shop to sign some autographs and then session the streets with the kids. Usually they have a box jump or a rail for a demo but this is different and in my opinion this is the way to go especially for street shredders like themselves. Van Hoffman is legendary.

Site Update: Leaving for 2 Weeks

Come tomorrow morning, Monday June 27th I will be leaving for two weeks for work and at this time I am unaware if wether or not I will have internet were I'll be staying. Lets hope I do so I can update the site with results from the Belle River Competition that is happening today. Expect a ton of photos from the contest!

Thanks, Chase

Chad Kerley at Clairemont Skatepark

Chad threw down in his latest edit with some of the most insane lines and a crazy ass nose manual. This will probably be the best riding vid of the week cause this is next level stuff.

Chad Kerley @ Clairemont Edit - More BMX Videos

Belle River Skatepark BMX/MTB Competition

Just to let everyone know, I will be on hand and riding in the upcoming Belle River Skatepark Competition that is happening this Sunday in Belle River, On. I plan to have a write up with some photos, results and maybe even a video of some sorts. All the information can be found on the facebook event page - Belle River Contest

This is the first annual as it says, can't wait to see the turnout aswell as feedback from all the riders. There will be over $500 in prizes throughout. There will be a BMX 16 Under & Over 16 class aswell as a MTB 16 Under & Over 16 class. Also there will be a couple mini contests including Highest Hop and Best Trick.

Look forward to seeing everyone out there!

A Day In London

I went up to London, On. this past weekend to do some riding and filming with a couple of the guys up that way including my homie Jack Leonard. The only spot we really got to hit up was the Western University since I didn't get there till 7pm but even still we managed to get a couple solid clips.

Jack Leonard - 7 Set Uprail

Jack has been eyeing this uprail up for a while he said so you can imagine how stoked he and I both were when he pulled it. Expect a ton of bangers out of this kid in the future! Below is another shot of the same trick showing more of the spot and the full setup we had goin.

The full setup

Eli Taylor & Jalen Pickard Plaza Edit

Eli and Jalen both live in basically the middle of nowhere and both throw down when it comes to anything. They asked me to go out to ride with them this day but seeing as it was already raining in Windsor I figured it wasn't worth the drive out, they proved me wrong. On one of the worst days this year these guys both threw down some mad street skills, get stoked!

ROM Mini Ramp Session with Main, Baldock and Coleburn

If you like watching people ride mini ramps, and by people I meen the UKs top shredders Harry Main, Kyle Baldock and Alex Coleburn then this quick session is exactly what you want to watch. I still cant believe how crazy frontflips over spines look, there was deffinetly some new variations in this one as well, dont miss!

We The People - Southbound & Down Tour

This video is one of the best tour videos I've seen in quite a while, with some great scene shots of Mexico City mixed with some dialed riding from the likes of Chester Blacksmith, Max Gaertig, Andrew Jackson and more...

Southbound and Down Tour Wethepeople in Mexico City from wemakethings on Vimeo.

Chase DeHart - Etnies

Etnies just dropped this new edit of Chase absolutely killing the streets like usual, if anyone wants to know why Chase is hands down my favorite rider, just look at this street steeze he's got cookin!

Kayley Ashworth

To anyone out there who say "Girls can't BMX", this video of Kayley Ashworth basically proves you wrong. Fair warning, its not the crazy tricks you have come to expect but its great to see a girl have fun and ride a bike either way, and the banger in this one lets you know she's serious.

Lil Sean Ricany & Augie Simoncini

Sean is one of those kids with just pure natural talent on a bike, and after being out of the game for a little while due to injuries, this new edit of him got me stoked. First line alone is worth the watch.

A day in Staten with Sean & Augie from Staff BMX on Vimeo.

Bank Robbers & Ian Taggart

I didn't get a post up yesterday so I'm fully making up for it today with two hilarious videos I've recently watched. The first one is of a guy from what seems like the UK that shows that even putting a stocking on your head instantly makes you out to be a bank robber.



The second video came out during the riots in Vancouver, when I first put it up on facebook it had only 300+ Views and now only a day later it has reached 170,000+. Ever seen a ginger get hit in the nuts?

Steven Jenson - Fixie Edit

Riding a fixie is fun but Steven here took it to a whole nother level with some dialed barspin variations. I find it funny how he has to pop his back tire up every once in a while to fix his feet setup.

Charlie Crumlish Interview on TheComeUp

Charlie Crum from BMXFU just got a exclusive interview up on The Come Up, head on over there now and take a look. Best interview I've read all year.

Charlie Crumlish Interview

St. Clair Session

Jason hit me up the other day with a couple photos of these new ledges that just got built up at St. Clair College. I couldn't wait to get out there and see what was possible, after filming and riding all day I wanted to get a couple shots at the spot.

Jason Brabant - Barspin over the ledge

Its been kinda underground and floating around that we are in the midst of filming for our first full-length dvd but its been hard to meet up with everyone to get clips. Luckily Jason is always down to shred some street and has been putting 100% into getting a bangin' part together. This barspin above (to finish off a line) I'm sure will make an appearance.

Chase Davidson - Barrier Hop
Photo Cred: Jason Brabant

I wanted to get in front of the lens once throughout the day and Jason was down to take the shot.

After hopping over this thing 10+ times so Jason could get the right timing, I was stoked to have a clean photo I liked.

Trevor Torok

Once the session died down I managed to get Trevor here off guard while I was putting the flashes back.

Monster Energy - Harry Main

If any of you don't know this name by now, get use to it! Harry has struggled with injuries but looks to be back at 110% as you can clearly tell in this new edit. Not only is he absolutely a machine, he also happens to be one of the nicest person I've ever met.

Australian Boedan Nelson - One Day Sesh.

I'm always a fan of watching young riders shred parks or street. This new one from Australian Boedan Nelson made it for me right at the very first clip where he cranks a perfect turndown to fakie. Aside from a couple indian givers this edit was right on par, unfortunately he broke his collarbone in the last clip. Hope to see more from this kid in the future!

RideBMX Game of Bike

Matthias Dandois and Terry Adams battle head to head in the first ever flatland game of bike. I cant ride flatland what-so-ever but I love watching it and give huge respect to the guys that can master it like these two.

Sarnia Day Edit

Cody threw this one together for the homies out in Sarnia, some solid clips in this one!
"Pretty much the daily Sarnia scene, cruised at maxwell and had a little bank sesh, huge scary bump in front of it made it fun. Then hit up Ben's new mini ramp to get our park swag on." - Cody Sisler

Greg Flag - Old 09/10 Clips

This video has been out for a long time now but I just recently came across it and the riding is ridiculously good not to pass up. Coming straight out of The Embassy is Greg Flag, Cory Clarke, Corey Dewey and Kean Fougere.

Worlds Biggest Ollie

Since we are on track of "world firsts", here is the worlds biggest ollie by Aaron "Jaws" Homoki and its a dandy!

World First Triple Backflip Story

This has to be the best story/video I've watched of 2011', one mans dream come true.

Zeb Dennis - Compound Edit

Zeb has always been a killer on a bike since the day I met him back at one of the old Industry contests. This new edit of him riding the compound (assuming someones barn) shows him having just a chill session but with some solid riding throughout, especially the last trick over the spine.

Corey Shuker Photos

The other day I took the bus out to FG Skatepark in hopes to get a couple new photos, and I got just that thanks to Corey wanting to throw down some moves.

Corey Shuker - Benihanna

He nailed this Benihanna in about 4 trys so I was only able to get a couple shots that I was happy with before he rolled away.

This one on the left and the new header on the site are the outcome of the 2 minute photo shoot.

5 Clips with Phil Bartlett

While Phil was down enjoying the Cali sun he got these 5 clips down for The Embassy.

Re-Union Edit (B-Spin Remix)

This was the very first skatepark I ever got to ride after Jason got me into BMX, we figured it would be a good idea to go back to the little metal park that kept it fun and creative for us back in the day. This is the outcome from our little trip back to the Essex Skatepark.

Chase DeHart - Hot Butter Commercial #1

Apparently Chase (DeHart) just started a new blog called "Hot Butter" and this is his first commercial for it. Any footy of Chase is golden in my books.

Afterhours Session at Joyride 150

Eric Favot films this solid edit from Joyride 150 featuring Zak Jarvis, Jeremy Joyce, Will Fisher, Steven Moxley, Jason Aguiar and Himself.

Jayde Cunningham - A-Burg Edit Round 2

Everytime Jayde has a put out a new edit, he has some kind of new trick in it. This one is no exception packed full of the best park riding I've seen out of him to date! Can't wait to head out there and get some footy with him.

Eli Taylor - Embassy Edit

Eli has been sitting on these clips for forever it feels like now, glad to see them come to life!

Chris Heath - Albes Barspin Challenge

Chris Heath from Monroe, Michigan competed in the Albes Barspin Challenge last year and got 30 barspins in 1 minute. It is tiring so huge props for 30!

Mike Gray - Richmond Green Edit

Mike shuts down another sick spot in the GTA for everyone to enjoy.

The Cale Best Interview

Cale is a real good friend of mine and also the one that first truly got me into shooting photography in a whole other perspective. I first met him a few years ago in an old shed that Richard turned into a chillen spot. Not to long after I started seeing him at the skatepark more and noticed him shooting pictures, I asked him a few of the annoying questions that every nosy kid wants to know.  Cale is my go to for anything camera related and I got him to take some time (a very long time in this case) and do this interview for anyone that wants to learn a bit about See Best Photographys Cale Best.

The Cale Best Interview
*All photos by Cale unless noted.

Self Portrait on the Road

Name: Cale Best
Age: 28
Hometown: Windsor, Ontario
Years Shooting: About 10, but 4 seriously






1.) First off, what is it that really got you into photography?
I started shooting in high school after I gave up trying to play guitar. All my friends were in a band and I became their photographer. I was also just getting back into BMX so I'd shoot photos of my friends on my ramp in the backyard.



2.) What does your current camera setup consist of?
I'm currently in the process of buying a new camera; Right now I'm shooting with a Sony a350. I went with Sony because before digital I shot Minolta and had a bit of gear already. Sony bought Minolta and continued on from them, so when I got my Sony DSLR I already had some lenses. I've finally started to have a decent gear collection with 3 good flashes, a 15mm fisheye, a Tamron 70-200mm 2.8, Tamron 17-50mm 2.8, and an old Minolta 50mm 1.7.

Abandoned Van and Shed

3.) Which type of area do you prefer to shoot? (Ex. Nature, Action, Etc.)
My favourite subjects are pretty much anything but portraits. I like taking photos of things I don't have to talk to. Landscape and Night photography are my favourites, but I also do a lot of BMX/Skateboarding, Auto racing, and Hockey. I guess I shoot a little of everything, I tend to have ADD when it comes to photography.


4.) Living in Windsor has some advantages and disadvantages when it comes to photography; Your able to venture into the US but seeing as you don't own a passport yet, what do you do to find new things to shoot?
I've really become bored with the Windsor Area. In the last year I've spent a lot of time roaming around sideroads in the county to find interesting things to shoot, but it's usually pretty sparse. My favourite way to find new things to shoot is taking solo road trips. In the last year I've taken 6 or 7 trips around Southern Ontario lasting anywhere from 2 to 7 days. I usually head North where it isn't so flat like Windsor and just roam around back roads looking for interesting things (abandoned houses, waterfalls, etc). I like to do a little research first to find a few interesting places along the way and find my own places in between.


5.) Last year you came out to Sarnia and picked me up and we got to take some shots there, aswell as Chatham; Whats the farthest you have traveled mainly for photos?
Most recently I took a week trip around the Peterborough area. I found some interesting abandoned places on the internet, including an old quarry filled with about 400 feet of water. The weather wasn't great and I didn't get to explore it as much as I wanted to but I got one good photo of it at least.

Abandoned Quarry in the Peterborough Area

In 2007 some friends of mine set out on a trip to see a game at all 30 Major League Baseball parks in just 28 days and I was able to tag along for 12 of the games as their
photographer. I made it as far as Arlington, Texas and Denver, Colorado and many other major cities along the way.


6.) Every once in a while I see some film shots; How come you still like to shoot film where as digital is taking over?
I haven't shot much film recently, though I always mean to. I think every photographer still enjoys shooting film. It just feels right, I guess. It's like how a lot of people still love listening to albums on vinyl, but I wouldn't consider myself a film photographer, I never really learned much about it even though I shot film for years.


7.) Do you print your negatives yourself?

Film Shot of 1am Fog

No. But I've always wanted to do my own darkroom stuff. I feel like a bit of a poser as a photograper because I've never developed any photos myself.


8.) There is a ton of photography courses out there; Have you taken any?
I almost failed photography in high school. haha. When it came time to go to college I didn't really know what I wanted to take but I ended up taking Journalism at St. Clair College here in Windsor. I honestly didn't care for it much as I never learned much about photography. There were only 2 poor photography classes and a lot of stuff I didn't care about, but I got the diploma and went on to teach myself about photography.


9.) Other then photography, what other hobbies do you enjoy?
I ride BMX, of course. Though not as much as I used to, thanks to getting old. I also race go-karts. Real go-karts, not those amusement park ones. haha.


10.) What is BnE?
BnE is Bacon and Eggs, BaconEggs, Bake and Eggs, etc. haha. Richard Carson and I came up with it as a joke idea (from Bathin' Apes) to make shoes with bacon on one side and Eggs on the other. We started calling our bmx "crew" Bacon and Eggs and it just grew from there. What it is exactly now, I don't know.


11.) I noticed you use to race BMX just like you race go-karts now. When did you decide to stop racing BMX and take it up with four wheels?
I raced BMX from age 6 to about 11. I just had enough of it I guess. I got into Mountain biking for a bit but I wasn't crazy about it. Then I started karting at age 12 until I was 16. Then I got back into it a few years ago when some guys built a dirt oval on a farm to have some fun. But it has grown a lot since and is quite serious now. I've always been into racing. My dad raced stock cars and go-karts and it was just a matter of time before I got into it.

Cale driving the #68 Go-Kart
Photo: Laura Berry

12.) Do you drive the number 68 because your scared that if you chose 69 you'd have to turn around?
Hahahaha... No, it was the number I was assigned when I started racing in 89'.


13.) Unlucky 13, will the world end in 2012?
Haha, Probably not. But I've always had a morbid fascination with the end of the world. Thats why I like abandoned places so much, they make me feel like I'm the last person on earth sifting through the remains of civilization.



14.) You also use to have some killer chops, will they be making a re-appearance in the future?
haha, I'm sure they will at some point. But right now I'm just working on a monster beard.

Alleyway behind Hotel

15.) There is a handful of photographers from Windsor that all have their own type or style you could say; What would you describe yours as if you had to put a name to it?
I've never been good at talking about my own work, but my favourtie kind of photos are the ones you can really look at and imagine yourself in. Thats why I like landscape photography so much. Thats not really a 'word' but its the best way I can explain it.


16.) Who do you look up to or are influenced by?
I don't have a lot of photographers who I could point directly to as favourite, or influences, but Troy Paiva (www.lostamerica.com) really got me interested in night photography. Donnie Johnston (http://twentythreephotography.blogspot.com) here in Windsor got me interested in the abandoned places, but I dont have the balls (or passport) to go exploring around Detroit like he does. And of course my girlfriend, Laura Berry (www.lauraberryphotography.com) who is an amazingly talented photographer always keeps me inspired and motivated.

17.) Have you had any photos published in magazines, books, etc.?

Published photo of Richard Carson in Dig BMX Magazine

I haven't had much published. Though I haven't made the effort really either. Thats something I really need to start working on. I've had one photo published in the "readers photos" section of Dig BMX magazine. I also have many photos in the book "Major League Anxiety" about my friends baseball trip I mentioned earlier.

18.) If you could have any setup in the world, what would it be?
Thats hard to say really, because digital photography is always changing. But it would be nice to have a full frame camera and plenty of fancy lenses that I probably wouldnt buy even if I could affored them. It would also be nice to have a decent film setup with my own darkroom.


19.) Any advice for other young photographers that want to take up photography as a hobby or career?
I think the best way to learn is just shooting. It's never been easier than it is now with digital. I learned way more in my first year shooting digital than I did in almost 10 years shooting film. Plus the internet can be a wonderful teacher too. I wouldn't say its a better way to learn than school, but I've tryed the classroom setting and teaching myself was definitely the best way for me to learn.


20.) What editing programs do you typically use to edit?
I've always just used Photoshop, but recently I've been using Adobe Lightroom. I shoot RAW so its a much easier way to edit a large amount of photos at once. I've never like doing a whole lot to my photos in post processing, because I like to keep my photos realistic, but sometimes I like to experiment and get a little creative with my editing.


21.) Where is someone able to purchase your photos?
I have some of my photos at Nancy John's Gallery and Framing here in Windsor (http://nancyjohns.com). Other than that, if someone is interested in one of my photos they can email me and I can have anything printed at pretty much any size. My work can be viewed on my website (WWW.calebest.com), on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/seebest or my blog (http://seebest26.blogspot.com) and my email is calebest@gmail.com. I'm also on facebook. However I don't have, and don't plan on getting, a cell phone.

Thank you, Chase for wanting to interview me and for putting up with my procrastination of completing it.

New Years Eve

Zak Jarvis & Jason Aguiar - Joyride 150

Another solid edit coming out of Joyride 150, this time from my homies Zak and Jason. I always dig Zaks style and I'm a huge fan of goofy footed tailwhips so this edit hit the spot nicely.

Ryan Eles' Birthday Edit

Just caught this one on facebook, Ryan Eles is finally making his way into the street moves and he's not holding back. Be sure to keep an eye on his opposite manoeuvres aswell. Wish him a happy birthday if you haven't already, the kids legal now!

Nike 6.0 - The Pool

In the case that you haven't been following The Pool on Ride BMX, Vital, The Come Up or any other bmx related site here is your chance to catch it. Even if you have already seen it, invite some friends and tell them to watch it because this contest is on a whole other level with Kyle Baldock, Chad Kerley, Dennis Enarson, Drew Bezanson and so many more killing it!

Thanks to ride for putting the best clips from both Qualifying and Finals into one crazy video.



If you would like to watch all the action, go to Ride BMX.

2nd Annual BnE Bike Jam

Tomorrow is officially the 2nd Annual BnE Bike Jam that will be going down at Forest Glade Skatepark in Windsor, Ontario.

For anyone that doesn't know about it and feels like coming out here is all the info you will need:

When: May 21st, 2011
Where: Forest Glade Skatepark (Windsor, Ontario)
Time: Meet at 1:00pm

There will be little contests throughout the jam with prizes being given away from:

Sour Fever Clothing

Belle River Source For Sports

Bicycle World


I'll be sure to have the updates from all the little contests and photos from Cale Best asap.

The Garage Edit

During the BMXFU 420 Jam that happened last month, a few of us drifted out to Cambridge to shred my buddy Jordans garage aka The Garage.

This setup is tight and you'll only truly know it until you ride it.

Couple Leftover Shots

Just came across these two shots that I took recently of Brabant and Spank. Thought I wouldn't let them go to waste and get them up on the site.

Jason Brabant - Barspin

Jason has been use to busdriving those bars around for however long he has been throwing barspins.

This was an exception that got him stoked more then anyone that was riding that day.

Spank - Can-Can

Finally got Spank to come downtown and do some riding.

Here he throws out a Can-Can to start out a line.

Charles Clark Square Part 2

As promised here are the other photos I got while at Charles Clark Square with the gang.

Josinah Makotoko - Heelflip

If you guys remember the Black & Yellow edit from a few weeks back, well Josinah is back at it again.

This time she comes thru with a Heelflip.

I can't take full credit for this photo although as Corey was the one who actually took the snap after I set up the flash.

Ian Kanyenda - Hardflip

Sticking with the checkerboard ground and keeping the flash low.

Ian Kanyenda delivers a solid and stylish Hardflip for again Corey to take.

I was really hopeing that the chess pieces would be around during this to have them setup but apparently its just not summer yet.








Here's one more paparazzi shot of Ian getting ready to skate.

Ian Kanyenda

Charles Clark Square

I may be within biking distance now of Forest Glade Skatepark for the second time in my life but that doesn't mean that I enjoy the bike ride to get there. It does beat paying $2.40 to take the bus since there is spots along the way to ride and keep my mind off the annoying long easily 40 minute bike ride.

So basically after I endured the long bike ride to get to the park and meet up with whoever was there, I come to find that Josinah, Corey and Ian were just about to catch a bus to go downtown and meet up with me.

I laughed and was tired from the bike ride so decided to catch the bus downtown with them to shoot some photos. I haven't had time to go through all of them so I'll leave with just one today but feel free to check back tomorrow to see the others!

Corey Shuker - 360 Flip

Another Street Endeavour

A couple days after our session with Cale, it got me excited to get my camera out and start shooting a little bit more.

Jason Brabant - 180 Barspin

Now alot of people have been giving me hate on Pinkbike for the above picture because of it being on a memorial placard. So to everyone that thinks it's disrespectful and whatnot, note that we are simply riding with our tires and we have not used pegs or anything else that would deter the monument.

Jason Brabant

During our session here, Jasons girlfriend called which allowed me to get some paparazzi shots in the meantime.

To finish off this little post is another angle of Jason throwing a 360 down the drop at the abandoned warehouse from yesterday that I happened to snap.

Jason Brabant - 360 over debris

Windsor Street Session

Last week, Jason Brabant, Trevor Torok, Jason Kreski and I went out pretty much everyday clockin clips and one of those days Cale Best met up with us to shoot some photos.

Jason Brabant - Wallride to 180
Photo: Cale Best

Above: Jason throws down a wallride to 180 to close off the end of a quick line.

This happened to be one of the most productive days out of the week, aside from a couple flat tires.

Chase Davidson - Table Air
Photo: Cale Best

Left: One of the spots we hit was the Coulters Banks which pretty much is a must stop if you've never rode them before.

After not riding them for some time we were shocked to come back to the bottom being quick cemented and we took full advantage of the work fellow skaters put time into.

Trevor Torok - Tire Grab
Photo: Cale Best

Right: Yet another spot I've been keeping tabs on was this abandoned warehouse that has always had one of the smoothest ledges in the city.

Now with one part of the building destroyed sets up a perfect gap/wallride for us to enjoy some more.

Here Trevor takes one grab at the tire in one of the biggest drops he's done.









We made our way to the last spot on our little trip around the city which has a couple ledges, rails and gaps like the one below. I've drove past this spot so many times saying I wanted to gap over the hydrant and I finally got it done so I was stoked on the picture no doubt.

Chase Davidson - 360
Photo: Cale Best

Michael Gray Joyride 150

If you don't know by now who Mike Gray is, get use to that name cause after this edit you'll be tellin everyone about it.

Spoiler Alert: 540 Tuck Airs!!!

Zack Gerber Street Edit

Zack is so good that I had to put this edit out on here today. So much rad clips in this one!

Site Update: Internet is Back

I just got internet into the apartment today finally so I plan to have the site updated as usual and back to normal in the next couple days. To everyone that has been checking back day-to-day, thanks for the patience and I hope your still stoked on everything I've been posting.

Starting tomorrow, Tuesday May 10th I will have the first post; Some BMX Street shots of Jason Brabant, Trevor Torok and Myself takin by Cale Best from See Best Photography.

And the following day will be some shots of Jason Brabant again with me behind the lens this time.

Thanks again, Chase

Torey Pudwill - Battle Commander

Torey kills it in this episode of Battle Commander from The Berrics.
Smooth and tech is whats up in this one!

Sour FUver Day Edit

Some of the BMXFU guys met up with some of the Sour Fever guys to produce this day edit with some dialed tricks. I'm real stoked on every clip in this one, especially Ians Cannonball over the freeway hip!

Shitluck "Love It or Leave It" DVD Promo

I've always been behind Shitluck and know seeing this new trailer for an upcoming full-length. You bet I'll be picking up a copy!


More BMX Videos

30 Minutes To Tom Dugan

Now I know this video has been on all the major sites already, and you have most likely seen this. To those of you who havent seen this then now is your time. Tom Dugan kills it plain and simple, he wears shorts and goes way higher then most.

Eriks Next Door Ramp Jam 2 .0

Last saturday, Erik Dunn and his family hosted the Next Door Ramp Jam 2.0 for everyone to come out to and enjoy. Unfortunately Alex Passa and I couldn't make it out till later on in the evening but we didn't miss too much. By the time we got there the Beginner and Intermediate games of B.I.K.E were already finished and they were waiting for Alex and I to start the Expert game.

After warming up and getting use to all the ramps the game started, but we decided to mix things up a bit. Instead of playing the $4 entry on the ramps, we broke the game into two sections for $2 each including "Flat" and "Ramps".

Chase Davidson - Tailwhip
Photo Cred: Cale Best (See Best Photography)

The first game came down to Jason Brabant and I battling it out for the last letter, I managed to stick a Tailwhip to end it.

Jason and I had agreed beforehand to split the winnings between us for whoever won so he walked away with some extra cash aswell.

Jayde Cunningham - Barspin
Photo Cred: Cale Best (See Best Photography)

After the first game wrapped up we started the ramp game of B.I.K.E were everyone threw down some solid stuff but it came down to Jayde Cunningham taking the win with a 360 T-Bog over the box.




Even though the games were done, a few of us weren't quite finished doing stuff we had in mind for the games.

Trevor Torok - Barspin Disaster
Photo Cred: Cale Best

Here is a couple other photos that Cale shot during the Jam, this one of Trevor getting stoked on barspins and trying some Bars to Disaster on the box lip.














Gonna finish off this one with a backflip from Alex off the little 2 foot kicker.

Alex Passa - Backflip
Photo Cred: Cale Best (See Best Photography)

If you would like to see all the other photos from the jam, feel free to check out Cales Album here: Ramp Jam 2.0 Photos

Site Update: No Internet Nearby

As a few of you may know, I recently moved into the big city of Windsor, Ontario. Its great to finally get out of the little town I've spent most of my life living in and finally get to ride everyday finding brand new spots to ride left and right. The best part of it all is being alot closer to all my friends for sure! But with every thing there is usually a downfall and this one would be having no internet for the time being.

I plan to set up the site for some new stuff for the next couple days but without internet it is hard to maintain and keep it up-to-date so bare with me.

Eriks Next Door Ramp Jam 2 .0

Erik Dunn has one sweet spot to shred next door to his house. I went out there late last year to shred his ramps with a few of the other guys that came out on that cold day and it was a blast with a BBQ going, tunes, and of course bikes.

This year Erik has got a ton of new ramps thanks to Tyler Coatsworth and the setup is now legit better then alot of the skateparks in the area. So for getting all these new ramps is was only due that there should be a jam to celebrate.

Here's all the info:

When: Saturday, April 30th
Time: 1:00pm to 11:30pm
Where: 183 International Street, Lasalle, Ontario.

There will be a large game of B.I.K.E going on during the jam with three separate classes.
Beginner
$2 gets you in
winner takes all

Intermediate
$2 gets you in
Winner takes all

Expert
$4 gets you in
1st - 50%
2nd - 35%
3rd - 15%

If we know you are sandbagging, you will be pushed up a class.

Here is also the link to the facebook page created by Erik and Jayde: Ramp Jam 2.0

Gabe Truax - 2011 Inflow Edit

Gabe has been killin' it for a few years now and by the looks of his new edit he doesn't seem to be slowing down one bit. Brody Huk did an awesome job behind the camera and editing to make this one of the best edits I've seen this year!

Watch out for Gabe this year and years to come.
Be sure to check out Brodys Photography as well here... Brody Huk Photography

Sour Fever - James Barton 40 Min. Session

James is so good on a bike, that every edit he puts out has some kind of new trick in it. Out of the ones I've seen so far this one definitely tops the list. Smooth, stylish and dialed is how I would describe his riding and you'll see why right here.

Doin it for Action Village and Sour Fever Clothing:

Old Pictures

I just happen to be going through some pictures yesterday for a friend and came across a few that never got to see the light of day that are pretty funny.

They were all taken sometime around last August/September at the little blue park in Sarnia, Ontario. Hop tricks are always a fun time! haha

Garrett Reynolds Unstoppable

Everyone in BMX knows that Garrett is on a completely different level of riding then everyone else. Every web edit, video part, and now a simple "where you at" can't be matched. He can barspin anything and throw one into any trick he wants.

Stylish, smooth, and dialed!
This is Garrett Reynolds:

Few London Clips

While I was in London riding with Nate, I got Nate to film a couple clips at the Kiwanis skatepark one day.

Just a little something thrown together:

Blunt Scooters - Brendon Smith 2011 Edit

I first seen this edit posted on Facebook and ussually when someone posts a scooter video it's either a painful crash or one crazy edit of tricks. This one happened to be one of those crazy edits so I thought I would upload it on here for everyone to check out.

There is some stuff in this that I'm sure you'll rewind to see it again:

Dan Orchard Photography

While I was in London last week doing some riding, I met up with my friend Dan like I mentioned before and he was down to shoot some photos over the china gap. He's been real busy latley working with the city of London, running 2 websites and working at The Boardshop so for him to take some time out of his day to shoot was a real treat.

After firing off a bunch of different tricks over the gap including No-Footed Cans, Tailwhips, Barspins, Tuck No Handers it was the most basic trick of them all that really stood out... a 360.

Chase Davidson - 360
Shot with: Nikon D70/10.5mm & 2 SB600's

Thanks alot Dan and be sure to check out his other photography here... Dan Orchard Photography

Sour Hour w/ Steven Moxley

Steven just recently got officially put on the Colony team and to start it off Justen Soule met up with him a few weeks ago to film this Power Hour. There has been alot of talk about it, and everyone was kinda wondering where it has been, the wait is no longer.

Packed full of bangers and tech tricks like you've come to expect from Steven and rockin' the Sour Fever "Feel Young" tee. Here is one hell of a Power Hour with Steven Moxley!

Steven Moxley Power Hour - More BMX Videos

Jayde Cunningham & Alex Passa TRP edit

I've been real busy with traveling around southwestern Ontario in the past couple days and have had trouble getting on here. The good part about that is that I do have photos and videos that will be coming up very shortly.

This edit is old now and was filmed a couple months ago but was only uploaded onto Facebook and I was unable to get it up on the site. Alex and Jayde both throw down some serious moves and theres some clips of Scott Neilson aswell. Will Passa took the time to upload it to Vimeo so I could get it up on here:

London Trip - Day 3

Day 3 of the London Trip was horrible as far as wind goes this time and decided to not even try riding. Still went down to the parks to see if anything was going down then after some time we all decided to head to a party and drink some brews. No photos were taken but good times were had.

 I'll leave ya today with a fun little video of Josinah Makotoko.



Nate and I stayed at Josinahs house during our London travels were we watched her destroy Super Mario for Super Nintendo and also shreds on a board daily. Josinah has been wanting to Ollie the 6 stair at Kiwanis for a while now and got it done.

Congrats!

London Trip - Day 2

The second day of the little London trip is all finished up and this one had a little bit more excitement then the first. After waking up late and watching Nate play The Sims 3 for a couple hours we headed out to Kiwanis skatepark to ride and film a few clips. Our buddy Dan Orchard met up with us to shoot some pictures (once he has them posted I'll be sure to throw them up on the site). Since we just filmed some stuff at Kiwanis, I didn't take the time to get the camera out to shoot some photos and we eventually headed over to the White Oaks Mall to kill some time.

Jarrett Feairs - Nose Manual

After spending a while looking at a bug exhibit we headed over The Barrics skatepark as I hoped to snag a few photos for the day. Everytime I go to The Barrics there is always someone there throwin down some moves. I was stoked when I seen Jarrett there cause I knew he would be down to throw some moves for the camera and as he locked in the nose manual above I pushed the button.

Jarrett Feairs - Feeble to hop over Opp Smith

This one may look like just an ordinary Smith to any of those that don't know Jarretts style of riding but to those that do know its something completely different.

Jarrett locks in a perfect Feeble to hop over Opposite Smith going down.




To finish the night off I got Justin to do one of the gaps he was doing throughout the day into the sunset.

Justin Parsons - Gap

London Trip - Day 1

Nate and I drove up to London to do some riding yesterday and during that time managed to get a couple good shots. We came up with the intent on staying just for the day but as things came up we've decided to make it into a little trip and stay for a few days. Here are a couple of the photos I shot yesterday to start it off.

Justin Tomasi - Hardflip

All these guys I just met today and were nice enough to throw out some tricks down the set, this first one of Justin is one of my favorite tricks to watch and he had them dialed! Props on stickin it Justin.

Jeffrey McBurney - Bone Ollie

Jeff was throwin down a bunch of tricks over this set but this picture just goes to show that even a simple Ollie can make all the difference.

Tristan Chambers - 360 Flip

Tristan came up to me and asked if I would be putting these on facebook and was more then willing to fire a few of these out for me to catch.





Right before all the guys above showed up, the park was pretty empty so I set up my flashes and got Nate to take a photo of me.

Chase Davidson - 180 Barspin

Thanks again Nate!