Happy Ride Weekend with Vishneviy

I just received an update from Vishneviy who is in Barcelona for a month right now… He just rode the Happy Ride Weekend Jam with the likes of Andreau Loncondeguy (Rockin’ his new Bada Boom/ Underboss bar/stem combo) and Yannick Graneri. Vishneviy is throwing combos of every nature imaginable and wound up winning the Best Trick comp with a 360 bar to whip.

Check it out…

Woodward West Pics

I’ve been slacking on the post lately but this one should be a good one…
I’ve made 2 trips to Woodward West over the past 2 months and shot a lot of photos with Adam Hauck, Jake Kinney and Kevin Sorchetti. 
It’s time to share… enjoy.

Kevin Sorchetti: Just say fuck.

Kevin Sorchetti has been stepping up his riding level quite a bit lately and now has flairs and vert-wall handplants on lock… but he says things like “Oh my!!!” a lot… 

Kevin sends a perfect flair in the Enterprise.
Kevin makes another fan…
Kevin’s more than a park rat…
Adam Hauck: Jersey Hot Sauce
Precision barrier foot jam.
Adam’s Killswitch with my front wheel and a rusty chain was seen chillin’.
Adam’s also been working on new stuff since getting back to 100% and has added fronties and semi-corked backies to his arsenal of tricks. I’ve even seen video of a dialed tuck-no frontie ;)…
Sweet early morning no foot can.
Jake Kinney: Shredder for Jesus
 Jake’s bag of tricks is so deep now, you’d never guess he’s one of the fastest dudes in America’s huge 4X scene… photo by Suzie Morales
Blasting nightly superman seatgrabs at height are the norm for Jake…
Jake got steeze.
Carter Holland: Same ol’ shit…
I got to hit the bank to jersey barrier… always my favorite type of obstacle.
photo by Suzie Morales

High speed turndowns on my Killswitch are scary and the Woodward step-up is definitely high speed.

 photo by Suzie Morales

Gotta love morning sessions with the park to yourself.
photo by Suzie Morales

This was scarier than the step-up at 30 mph…
photo by Suzie Morales

Tim Gooden Bike Check

Black Market has recently decided to co-sponsor PlusSizeBMX’s team, and the first rider with their fresh new whip is Timmy Gooden out of San Diego, CA.
Tim has been with PlusSize for quite some time now as one of their flagship riders. So, be sure to keep your little eyes peeled for big things out of him in the near future!!!

As usual, Timmy is in full-serious mode.

HOPS!

Frame: Black Market Malice 22.5″
Wheels: Azonic Outlaw
Fork: Marzocchi DJ1
Bars: Black Market 2″
Stem: Black Market Underboss
Grips: Black Market Hauck
Brakes: Avid Juicy
Seat: Black Market
Cranks: Deity
Pedals: Odyssey
Tires: Kenda Small Block

Wedding Bells are ringing this weekend!!!

Two of Black Market’s favorite supporters/ riders/ friends… Jim Tharp and Lisa Myklak will be tying the matrimonial knot on Sunday in Santa Cruz. I’ll be heading up to share in the festivities and hopefully get you a full report…
Until then here’s a couple of pics from their engagement party weekend… thanks to Mike Honish for letting us ride!
I’m very happy for Jim and Lisa… we wish them the best of luck…
and trails!!!!