Remember that post a while back where I asked whether Vert was the final frontier for cruisers? It looks like people are starting to cross that frontier.
The evidence?
One Ben Snowden killing it on the vert ramp on Jon Faure’s Model-C at the Old School BMX reunion.
(Special thanks to Jon for forwarding the pic)
I smile every time I watch this….really what’s not to like?
Jam packed with 80s freestyle legends, Jon Faure shredding on his cruiser, a weird close-up of Wade Nelson and a quirky soundtrack.
The soundtrack alone takes me right back to my teenage years when I used to read BMX Action and Freestylin’ cover to cover.
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For those that rocked the cruiser revolution sticker in 2009, I salute you!
Thanks for supporting the cause and keep shreddin’ in the new year.
Trent in Hayward, California
Bam in Denver, North Carolina
Gary in Brampton, Ontario
Jon in San Marcos, California
*Angus doesn’t really rock a cruiser revolution sticker…not yet anyway…
Jon Faure just sent an email with some great riding pics he took recently at Woodward West. You may remember Jon from a post awhile back called Is this going to be you at 45? or his interview on the Sunday bikes site.
Jon is still tearing it up on his Sunday Model-C and hopes to inspire a few more “older” riders to take the plunge and start riding a modern 24″ bike. Here’s what Jon had to say:
At 45 years old, this bike has me doing things I would never thought possible at my age. Especially since I really only started riding 6 or 7 years ago. More old guys need to take advantage of these new 24″ bikes. It makes riding so much easier and more fun!
Can’t argue with that!
Check out these great pictures
This looks like something from Freestylin’ magazine back in the day
A nice flattie in the dirt
Big wallride
When you get an unseasonably warm day in the fall, I don’t think there’s a rider out there that doesn’t immediately think, “I have to go ride.” This past weekend seemed more like summer than fall and the local trails were packed with people taking advantage of the weather. People were in a good mood…maybe feeling like Mother Nature was making amends for the rainy summer we had. The vibe was mellow and the smiles came easy…but I guess that’s what a little sunshine can do for you.
(Pic: Jon Faure)
Jon Faure probably doesn’t have to worry too much about squeezing as much riding as he can in before winter hits (he lives in California) but does that really matter? Everyone loves a good jumping picture, right? This one’s from ridemonkey.com.
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