Dean Dickinson Archives – Page 7 of 8

Through The Lens: The Process: Pool Riding

March 28, 2012

When it came time to figure out what I wanted to do for this weeks column I really wanted to switch things up a bit and run a photo gallery as the main feature and make this edition of TTL a little less-wordy. I recently got a text from Dean Dickinson saying that he was going to be flying down from Portland to So-Cal for a little riding trip and asked if I wanted to meet up at some point while he was out here. I have been friends with Dean for a few years now and whenever I have the chance to shred with him, I make it a point to do so. Dean has a very specific taste in riding spots and empty pools are where his passion for BMX exists. We lucked out and got to come and go on our own terms which when it comes to pool riding is considered a huge success. We didn’t get caught and actually got to spend some time just enjoying the session and that is always something to be stoked on. BMX is full of adventure, sometimes you just have to put in a little work and create your own fun. This is what I saw through my lens during our session.

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Be sure to check back next Wednesday for the seventh edition of Through the Lens and as always feel free to leave any questions in the comments section or email me at [email protected] and I will hit you back as soon as I can. Also just like last week feel free to leave future feature ideas in the comments as well and make sure to enter your best natural light photo in our first monthly “Reader Contest” sponsored by Fit Bike Co. Hit this link for another look at the details, rules and guidelines. Hurry though; the deadline is on the 30th of this month. I have been checking out all of the entries so far and they look good, it’s going to be tough to pick out the top three for sure.

Photogallery: The Process – Pool Riding

March 28, 2012

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All photos by Jeremy Pavia – JeremyPavia.com

Story Behind The Photo: Pool Missions with Kodak Black and White Film

March 27, 2012

If you’re looking for some more pool action, check back on Wednesday.. Just hinting…

“Here is a look at four of my favorite lifestyle photos from a season of searching out pools about ten years ago and some stories to go along with them. Shot on 35mm Kodak Tri-X 400 film with a Canon 1N. Thanks to Dean Dickinson and Kurt Rasmusson to being fully committed to sniffing out all these gems back in the day.

Riding a pool is still one of the most fun I’ve ever had on a bike to this day and there will be more “Stories Behind The Photo” to come.” – Justin Kosman / Crooked World

Team Shralp – Super 8 Memories

March 9, 2012

This is so rad. Check this out for sure.

“TEAM SHRALP presents “Super 8 Memories.” From 2004 – 2006 a ton of Super 8 Film was shot for “Take It Or Leave It” the BMX pool riding documentary. Raw, gritty, and barely cut. This edit features never before seen footage of BMX, pools, travels, friends, and good times. Filmed in Washington, Oregon, and California. Featuring: Dakota Roche, Kurt Rasmusson, Sean “Fish” Hoskins, Justin Kosman, Spencer McCabe, Austin McCabe, Luke Shearer, and Dean Dickinson.

Filmed By: Dean Dickinson, Spencer McCabe, Austin McCabe, and Kurt Rasmusson
Edited By: Dean Dickinson”

Day In The Life of Dean Dickinson

November 16, 2011

Head over to ESPN to check out a photo gallery day in the life of bowl shredder extraordinaire, Dean Dickinson.

Team Shralp – “You Won’t” 100 Pools Book Teaser

September 12, 2011

“Dean Dickinson has broken his body, his bike, his bank account, and various laws in a quest to reach his personal goal of riding 100 pools. The title of his book—YOU WON’T—is a challenge laid down by some of Dean’s doubters. The reality is—Dean did it, and this project documents it all.

10 years of poached and permission pools are captured with hundreds of amazing images from iconic BMX photographers—Jared Souney, Justin Kosman, Jeff Zielinski, Ryan Fudger, Shad Johnson, and more. The stories pack 20 chapters and 200 pages. Eyewitness accounts with riders include such as Dakota Roche, Mike Tokumoto, Sean “Fish” Hoskins, Spencer and Austin McCabe, Chester Blacksmith, Brian Martyn, Kurt Rasmussen and countless others. Dean’s journey culminates with an epic session with all his friends at the iconic Pink Motel pool. The editorial team on the project includes Dickinson, Jared Souney, Mike Daily, and Mark Lewman. Presented by TEAM SHRALP. Dedicated to James Schiefelbein. Book coming soon! For more information contact: [email protected]”

New Bone Deth Video in the Works

September 6, 2011

Word on the street is that Dean Dickinson has signed on to film and edit the new Bone Deth video. You can get the official word from the Party Management by clicking right here. I can’t wait to check this one out…

Team Shralp’s “Yeah Brother” Mike Tag Benefit Jam

August 30, 2011

“Earlier this month, the Team Shralp “Yeah Brother” Mike Tag Benefit Jam was held on the streets of Portland, Ore. All proceeds from the day’s festivities went directly towards Tag’s medical bills, who was diagnosed with Stage ll Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in April of this year.

The event officially kicked off with the Vista Hill Bomb Race. Over 20 riders raced down the West Hills of Portland. Other than a couple high-speed wipeouts, the race went great! At the fastest point of the race, riders were passing cars topping out at 45mph. Verde veteran Ryan Barrett finished in first place, Spencer McCabe in second, and Team Shralp’s party maniac Joe Dirt in third.

The jam then carried onto the street-riding portion of the event. Riders from all of the Pacific Northwest threw down in the streets of Portland. Lincoln High School, Bum Park, and Lovejoy Park were all shredded with no problems from the law enforcement. As the sun was setting, the crew posted up on the Portland waterfront raffling off many prizes supplied by the sponsors in support of Mike Tag.

The crew regrouped at the jam’s after party, which was also a Mike Tag Benefit held at The East End. Once the bands were finished and all the donations were collected from the after party, the Team Shralp crew called it a night. Over $450 was raised towards Mike’s medical bills during the day’s festivities. Other than a few bumps in the road, the “Yeah Brother” Mike Tag Benefit Jam went awesome! The event definitely had mixed emotions floating around and I want to thank everyone who stuck it out and supported the cause. Mike Tag really needs our support right now and I was very pleased by the community’s efforts in this event. Special thanks goes out to the sponsors, volunteers, filmers, Pizza Oasis, The East End, the bands, and everyone else who helped raise money towards the Mike Tag Benefit. Keep on keepin’ on!

Contributing Videographers: Mark Rainha, Chester Blacksmith, and Ben Hucke” – Dean Dickinson / ESPN