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Our very own contributor (well, he hasn’t had time to post anything yet, but I am sure he will have time now…) Steve Kennedy is having surgery today, he talks about his injury and how it happend in the interview.
“Leaving in 30 minutes. I just took a black permanent marker and put a big “X” on the knee I’m supposed to get surgery on and a big “NO” on the wrong knee ha ha. Wish me luck.”
So once hes done with that I am sure he can post some stuff up and other goods.
So get well Steve!
So I got a random instant message like a week or two ago from Bryan Bartoli, if the name sounds firmilliar to some of you Chicago riders, its because thats where hes from. Being in the Midwest and North in the Winter is ROUGH… As I write this it is 1 degree outside, and a fair amount of snow on the ground. So Bryan was talking to me about a little trip he has planned and it sounded interesting. I asked if he planned on documenting it in any way and he said he was bringing his camera to take pictures.
“Kurt, the weather is shit in the Midwest I can’t deal with it to much longer I’m going to California. The idea started with a decision not to go to Colorado on ski trip, but I still wanted to go somewhere to have fun for a week with warmer weather. California was the answer; I have a place to stay, the weather is decent mid to high 60’s and plenty of spots to ride. I’m headed to Camarillo, CA to stay with a friend of mine that moved out there 3 years ago, This trip is taking my girlfriend and I to new places we have never been before. Plans include the Santa Anna Banks, L.A. street, Baldy Pipe, and possibly Woodward West. I’m in Cali for a week December 16-23 and that’s a lot to do in a week so some interesting times should be had. The hardest part of this trip is now; trying to cram for finals at school, get packed to go, do last minute Christmas shopping. However I got lucky and don’t have to bring bikes to the airport I had those shipped out there for $2.50 a bike, I’m glad my dad works for a shipping company. So I can’t wait to set foot on the plane. I thank you for the opportunity to do this write up and look for updated daily.”
– Bryan Bartoli
So starting December 16th or so, there should be posts of pictures, and other events from the trip, along with other things like what to bring on trips like this and everything that goes with that. It should be interesting so check it out!
Also if you are in the area for any of those and would like to maybe meet up with Bryan just shoot me an e-mail BMXrochester@hotmail.com it would be cool to get some people to show him spots and stuff too.
What is the name of the new Deadline DVD?
There is no name for it as of now, i feel like we should wait until its done until we name it. Otherwise it would feel premature.
Where is the video being filmed filmed?
A portion of the filming is done, but we are definetly still in progress. You can expect to see clips from coast to coast, but a lot of it will be done in Jersey and Philly. We have a lot of spots people will want to see that they dont know about.
How long have you guys been filming for?
We have been officially filming for about 4 months, even the most recent web stuff we put out is kind of old. The editing is still in the works, but the winter is kinda slowing everyone down, and a lot of the people in the video have other sponsors they need to attend too. Things will pick up after the holidays.
What kind of gear are you filming and editing with?
We film with a Canon GL2, and a Sony VX 2100 for the most part, as far as quality, nothing less than that. We shoot with the usual lenses and lighting of the industry. The is all being cut on a Powermac G5 with the Final Cut Pro editing suit.
When do you expect it to be released?
There is no release date as of now, but when there is we will put it out there for everyone to know.
Will there be any premiers or anything for it?
No premiers schedueled, but it should be pretty epic when it goes down, it will definetly be followed by a hard night of drinking and smoking… not cigs. We usually have a jam every year called “Death Jam” in Garrett’s backyard followed by a party, so it would probably go down in that fashion with a premiere thrown in the mix. If you asked anyone who has ever made it down, its always pretty wild. Oh, and the booz will be free, for everyone.
Where will people be able to get it when it comes out?
It will be for sale at Staff BMX Mailorder in Lakewood NJ along with a lot of other retailers. They will also be available on our new site, it will be up in mid January.
How much do you expect it to cost?
It should not be expensive, but that does not mean it is a low budget film, we just want our stuff to get out there, you know?
Anything else about the video you can tell us about it?
It will be a bmx film with a real undertone. It does not matter what clothes you wear, how many pegs you ride,what size your sprocket is, or even the music you listen to. The underlining truth is that we all love to ride. Fuck all the “he said she said” nonsense and go find a new spot, and tell everyone about it.
-cory asraf
BJ sent me this photo of Elliot McGrath.. 15 year old Shredder from Minnesota..
Photo Credit goes to Tristan Thiel, Google search his photos they are SO good.
Actually anybody got his E-mail I want to interview him!
Ryan shot me an email to let all you guys know that the Subrosa website has been updated with a whole bunch of photos and a new web edit!
To get to the photos you could go To The Photos here..
And To the video right here. Which is a super good edit, I liked it a lot.
Also here is a flyer from the trip, with some of the photos on it.. Either way, check it out all worth your time.
So I am chilling on my laptop between classes right now and I was just looking at the photos on my laptop and I forgot I had this…
I took this at a contest and after a bunch of us were riding and I got this idea to get (from left to right) Dustin Griess, AJ Haines, Brian Oestrich, and Alex Douangmala, to do a tailwhip at the sametime.. turned out pretty cool…
Send us some cool pictures to post up!
Name:
Andrew Clinkscales
Location:
Lafayette, IN
Sponsors:
None at the moment… (ahem…anybody?)
How long have you been riding for?
About 6-7 years… a while.
So a lot of people saw your video on the come up and remembered you from your video in Aspire. Which one did you win?
I won the first round am class. I’m surprised people remember that. haha
How is the weather down in Indiana? Does it even snow there?
The weather is ok I guess, it gets crazy humid in the summer and real shitty in the winter. It snows for sure, but often times it’s just this really annoying shlushy wet shitty snow.
Your friend Nick told me I was supposed to ask about your nickname “Edwin”.. whats the deal with this and why do you get pissed?
I’m gonna hurt him… No, people see me riding street and for some reason its like a reaction to say, “Edwin.” It doesnt make sense to me. I don’t try to or want to pull style from or ride like anyone but my self so it kinda irritates me sometimes. To hear it from my friends is whatever because i know they’re just trying to piss me off but I hate to hear it from other people. They just get 2 warnings… lol
Your pretty legit on street, do you ever ride anything else?
Haha oh yea. Anything you put in front of me. I like to ride street, trails (brakeless), park, my basement, the sidewalk to the 7/11 for a O.E. 40.
Your hop is pretty high, have you ever measured to see how high you can jump?
Not really. I usually just set my bike next to whatever im jumping onto or over to see where it is compared to my bars…
Who are some of your biggest influences on your riding?
My friends who ride and the people who support me.
Outside of riding, what are some of the things your into?
I love to travel. Friends are a big part of my life so whenever I can, I kick it with them or party or whatever.
Favorite movies, non riding and riding?
Of corse Rad! The Last Dragon. Forrest Gump. Any “growin up in the hood” movies. Summer of fit made me shit myself… umm. Anything interesting.
What are some of your plans for 08′?
Full time school, traveling A LOT more to ride and film. I want to see New York and Germany next (My girl is from there so I have a tour guide and a translator)
Where are some of the best places you have gotten to travel to?
I just got back from the west coast. LA and every city around it was amazing. I had so much fun riding and meeting the locals… you guys are fuckin nuts. haha Joe, Matt, Arnold thanks for showing us around. In videos you never really see anything from Indiana so when I got to ride, for example, UCI I was blown away. Everything from Nowhere Fast was there and I had no clue until I rolled up. It was a great trip and definitely wont be the last.
What do you think needs to be changed in BMX to make it better?
I think a lot of people could quit the “contest” style everyday riding and people could quit trying to one-up other people. I guess if thats how someone has fun riding, then thats whatever, but I just don’t see it as fun.
If you could ride with any pro for a day, in any place, who would it be, where would you go, and why?
I don’t know, theres so many people I’d like to ride with but I really dont have just one or one particular spot. I would ride with anyone at anyspot as long as theres no contest or one-up match going on. haha
5 Favorite websites?
Thecomeupbmx.net
Myspace.com
weather.com
havefunandenjoyyourself.com
and BmxUnion.com lol
5 Favorite Music artists or songs?
Lil Wayne
DJ Drama
anything from the south
pimp c (rip)
old 8ball & MJG
Who are some people you think are going to be, or should getting coverage?
Nick Summerlot… he’s ridiculous in bmx and life.
(Go check his interview after this one Nick Summerlot
Did you go to college? If so what?
I did but took a break for a good job opportunity that turned into Office Space… I’m going back in the Fall though for something.
So where do you work? What do you do?
I work in a operations center for State Farm… in a cubicle.
Who are your biggest influences on your life outside of riding?
My mom.
What are some things you would like to accomplish this year? How about in the next 5 years?
This year I want to ride all the places I’ve only talked about riding and on the way to those, ride some I didn’t know existed. I want to get back into school and get that shit over with. In the next 5 years I want to finish school, still be riding and still be healthy. I want to be on a coast and just kickin it wherever I land.
Do you have any new web edits or video parts coming out soon?
I’m going to make one this week and get it on the web… it will have most of my new stuff and some recent clips. I have a video part comming out in a local high def video from Kyle Mullen. Other than that I’m just doing what i can. If anybody is interested in me, get at me!
Any shout outs or thanks?
I want to thank my girl Eve for helping me clean out a full pipe yesterday and standing in the snow while I rode it. I want to thank my room mates for riding and helping rent stay at $205. I want to thank Luke for helping me edit videos. I want to thank anyone and everyone who has every helped me with anything. Without them I wouldnt be here.
Anything I missed you would like to add?
I don’t like watermelon as much as people think. haha. I do use my left side pegs alot.
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