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  • 2009
    • January
      • Atomlab Superslope Contest & Supersession 2009
        01/20/09
        OH, THANK GOD!! For everyone who was heartbroken when we heard that SuperSession 4 wasn't happening in 2008, Atomlab pulls together 2 events to take it's place! Both events take place just before Sea Otter, so there will be riders from all over the world converging on Woodward West. Chec

  • 2008
    • December
      • BMX and 24"s Are Toys and... (read below)
        12/18/08
        I just saw this on The Come Up. The long and short of it is that bikes 24" and under are considered toys and will need to be screened for lead before being allowed entry into the US.

        What do I think it means? Aerican Bikes, baby! This new law will bring the bikes made in America

      • Mike Montgomery
        12/18/08
        For some of you, this many be old news, but for many, it probably isn't. Since the Replacement Jam in Cali, this name has been in the posts of a ton of MTB blogs. Why? Because he f'in rips. I've also never heard of Republik, the company he reps -- until now. They ought to be glad

      • True Precision Stealth Hubset
        12/17/08
        These hubs caught my eye at Interbike:



        Now, they look relatively standard, but there's something special inside. These hubs are supposed to have zero backlash -- the quickest engagement of any hub on the market. Ordinary hubs, even I9 and King's hubs, freewheel wit

      • Oh, you been where?
        12/08/08
        Nowhere really. Sorry for the lack of posts on here, slow Fall/Winter so far. For now, check out this video of gnarly crashes from slalom and downhill, mostly. Makes me excited to race Plattekill 4X this season, if they didn't go back to lame slalom. Also reminds me why I'll never race

    • November
      • Quickie
        11/22/08
        Ignore trends, ride where you want, with who you like, and do what's fun. Peace!

      • Supersession Replacement Jam
        11/10/08
        Ok, combining 2 posts into 1:
        Supersession 4 was cancelled, which sucks because that's the event of the season, and because it takes place at Woodward West.

        But, Nick picked the weekend up by organizing a Replacement Jam in San Diego that same weekend. It's not a c

      • FBM East Coast Road Trip
        11/06/08
        So many familiar spots in this video...anyone know where that Sayreville lookalike park is? Have a watch...



        -Mark

    • October
      • Mike Aitken Fundraiser
        10/30/08
        As I'm sure everyone's heard, Mike Aitken, one of the best riders around had a horrible crash recently and is not in good condition. It really hurts to see another rider down, but the best thing we can all do is show our support by contributing to a fundraiser that a bunch of his close fr

      • Jumptoberfest
        10/30/08
        The bike world is filled with events in fall, it seems. I guess everyone is getting their fix before winter grips the land. I didn't know of Jumptoberfest at Highland went down until I caught the video on Vital. Here's the video, because the trails look sweet. Not much mountain biking,

      • Diabloween Recap
        10/30/08
        Diabloween went off last weekend! It was my first, but it definitely won't be my last. There can't be many things more fun than riding with a bunch of people dressed in rediculous costumes. Me, Nick, and Dan pulled out our NJ Dirt baseball jerseys from a past Diabloween that never happe

      • DIABLOWEEN
        10/23/08
        Be There! I've tried to go before, only to have the whole thing cancelled because of high winds. I expect the powers that be to hold off the rain for this weekend so we can all have some fun before the frost sets in. So, click the flyer to see it big, and I'll be seeing you there.
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      • Trails
        10/16/08
        I've had trails on the mind lately. Check this out, I think most of it's from Posh and those trails remind me why dirt jumping is so rad.

      • Little Devil Funeral
        10/16/08
        It's sad, because it really is a funeral. Little Devil is done--but I guess they'll be focusing on Orchid 100% now. All good things must come to an end, and at least they are doing it with a party where you don't have to wear black. Check the flyer below. Nick is coming down to my

      • Thrashbike Sin City Jam Pics
        10/16/08
        It's been a while, I know. I'm going to try to start getting more quality updates on here again.

        For now, I'm posting a couple of pics that my buddy Jeff took from the jam. The jam wasn't hyped up or advertised too much so it was really more of a chill session at an

    • September
      • Sin City Thrashbike Jam
        09/15/08
        This is going down right after Interbike in Sin City's best skatepark (so I'm told). See you there.

        Link to some photos I found of the park -- on some skateboard site.



        -Mark

      • Dobermann Slopestyle Prototype
        09/15/08
        Alain from Dobermann sent over a few shots of one of their production-run dual suspension slopestyle bikes. If you saw any coverage of the Highlands event this summer, you saw Clinton riding the prototype of this frame.

        Notice that the rear end pivots around the bottom bracket. That and

      • Wallride Gone Bad
        09/14/08
        Check out the wallride gone bad at 5 seconds. A lot of things went wrong in this clip, but the launch to wallride is awesome. So is the quick release Spinergy wheel. Watch, it'll make your day



        -Mark

      • BikeCAD
        09/11/08
        While trolling the interweb for bicycle frame CAD software, I came across The Bicycle Forest. The site has a ton of free frame building applets, for everything from bmx frames to full suspension frames. It even has a spoke length calculator applet. If you're thinking about building a wheel t

      • Tech Spot
        09/05/08
        So, Interbike is coming up, and that is where we'll see all of this year's new designs and technology will be on display. But, for now, check out these two cool things:

        Trek belt driven singlespeed:
        The belt is supposed to offer a completely silent ride, require no mainten

    • August
      • Har Har Har
        08/31/08
        When Nick told me that the Brooklyn Thrashbike Jam video got posted on The Come Up, I couldn't wait to go and check out what the "e-Nazis" (from TCU comments) had to say about it. Unsurprisingly, there were some 80 comments, most shit talking the video. I was surprised, however, at

      • My Dobermann
        08/28/08
        Alain from Dobermann hooked me up with a Dobermann Pinscher frame when the Brooklyn Banks Thrashbike Jam came around. It took me a while to get built, and while it does roll (very well), it still isn't done. Done or not, I had to finally post some shots of it. The final addition will be an

      • Where You Been?
        08/27/08
        Ever notice that when you're hurt and can't ride your bike, a day feels like a week? My shoulder's kept me grounded for 5 days, and all I can do is think about riding...

        Sorry for the lack of updates on here. The Thrashbike Dirty Mitten Jam went down a while ago, and I�

      • Thrash Bike Street Coast Video
        08/06/08
        Alain from Dobermann just posted this video of the Thrash Bikes Street Coast Jam. The riding and the video are awesome. My video will be short in coming. Between the camera and the computer, something always fails to work smoothly. But it's coming, and I know I have a bunch of clips that th

      • Trails
        08/05/08
        These pics are from Chris Shaw's photo site. Nothing like hanging at the trails until it gets too dark to see. Click the link to go to his site, and click the photos to go big.







        -Mark

    • July
      • The Dobermann Report from Highlands
        07/28/08


        Alain from Dobermann bikes in Quebec sent out a press release congratulating team members Rocco Quintilliani and Clinton McMahon for killing it at the Claymore Challenge at Highlands. Read on...

        Clinton McMahon scores big at Claymore Challenge
        Underdog Dobermann Bikes ri

      • ThrashBikes Jam at Brooklyn Banks goes OFF
        07/22/08
        The ThrashBike Holla Jam went down this past weekend at the Brooklyn Banks. There were something like 30 competitors from all over: NYC(!), NJ(!), Boston, North Carolina, Michigan, Chicago, even the Kanuks came down! Seriously though, the Dobermann team came down, 11 or so deep, and shredded the b

      • Caldor Trail Sesh Pics
        07/14/08
        I was at my local spot the other day with a really old (yet new to me) Nikon N2000 camera trying to learn how it works. Mike Fede was throwing some dope x-up whips, and as promised, Robbie Downward flaired my just-built lip. Click the pic to go big, and here for the photo gallery.


      • Highland Mountain Slopestyle
        07/09/08
        I just got word about the Highland Claymore Challenge Slopestyle Event that is going down at Highland MTB park in New Hampshire July 25-26. That's the Friday and Saturday after the ThrashBike Jam in New York City! You really need to click on this link and see the page they have posted about t

      • Caldor Trail Jam
        07/09/08
        The trail jam that was supposed to be last Sunday has been postponed until this coming Sunday, July 13. The first one got rained out, but that gave us an extra week for all of the new jumps to pack up and pack in (let me begin...). For the latest info, you can keep an eye on the forum thread for i

      • Oooooooooooo
        07/06/08
        My buddy Shaun (or Catfish as you may know him. Not that one, the other one.) hit me up to tell me about this video. It was posted a few days ago on The Come Up. These are some of the sickest trails I've ever seen, mostly due to the natural terrain in the place. The lines are creative as he

      • NJ Dirt Jamming in Delaware?!
        07/02/08
        Ok, it's super late notice, but all the same, we're having a trail jam at my home trails in Delaware. Caldor. The place has been through hard times, but the trails are killer now, and with the holiday and all, we figured what a time for a trail jam! Check the flyer, or check out the for

      • Thrash Bike Jam @ NYC
        07/02/08
        Mike Flaherty of AtomLab is at it again, organizing the kinds of event that push the boundaries of mountain biking. He and NJ Dirt's own, Nick B., have organized an mtb street event right here on the east coast! Thrashbike.com is the website hosting the event, and the similar Holla-For-Your-D

    • June
      • Video Update 5 - Sayreville
        06/29/08
        It's been a long long while since we posted any vids, but here is Video Update 5, at long last. Bill shot it at a Sayreville session last weekend. It was the first time in forever that the NJD crew has been together to ride, so everyone was eager to rip. Check out the vid on the site by clic

      • Ride-A-Rama Teaser
        06/29/08
        Nick sent this my way, and it looks like it's a teaser for a video that the AtomLab / Black Market team has in the works. The tricks and jumps looks sick, I can't wait to see the DVD when it comes out. Check the teaser from Pink Bike below.

        Also, Video Update 5 is a day or so

      • Two by Four Trail Jam Video
        06/24/08
        Our fellow riders at Vital posted a video of the barbeque and trail jam at 2 by 4 a few weeks ago. As I stated in an earlier post, a bunch of pro riders were there and killed the trails. Check it for yourself...



        -Mark

      • Hoffman or Robinson?
        06/19/08

        from SPRFLS, Russ' new bloggg

        If you didn't already hear about Kevin Robinson's world record attempt for airing out of a quarter higher than hell, then listen up. He tried to beat Matt Hoffman's record of 26.5 ft. which was set many years ago. Robinson went for

      • Ride a Bike!
        06/18/08
        Yep, that's Barack Obama riding a bike, and by the looks of it, he's got his kid in tow. Everybody should ride a bike, and soon enough, everyone is going to have to.
        There's nothing to post lately, but I vowed that I'd post something every day.



        It

      • F*!k the Man!!
        06/17/08
        (3:18:37 PM) jjester8899: http://www.derpbrap.com/img/gasprices.jpg
        (3:18:37 PM) darkmilullo <AUTO-REPLY> : call to get at me
        (3:18:47 PM) jjester8899: hahaahahaaaha


        How many people do you think have been horrified today???

        -Nick

      • Just a Friendly Reminder...
        06/15/08
        ...to Ride Your Bike...


        Go ahead, click on it.

        The rider is Andrew (I think) from Fairfield CT. Nick shot this about a minute before university security kicked us out.

        -Mark

      • Ithaca BMX Park
        06/13/08
        Alec has been telling me for a while now that they're working on an awesome bmx park in Ithaca, NY, and that it should be done before this coming winter. Until FBM posted some pics on their blog, though, I hadn't seen the park itself. Here are two photos from the fat bald men. Check Ale

    • May
      • 2 BY 4 Jam Pics $$$$
        05/23/08
        I know it's been a while since I've posted, and that's why I'm keeping everybody waiting to hit the trails while I finally put these up. I know there were a much of people taking photos, but I could only track down two sources. The first line of photos is from Chris Shaw, a loc

      • Joe Perrizo can Backflip
        05/19/08
        ...as if you didn't know. Mike Flaherty from Atomlab sent me some incredible news from the West coast, and I thought I'd get it up here for everyone to see through the steam of their morning coffee. In short, Joe Perrizo backflipped the gigantic double (~70ft.) at Woodward West's fr

      • Criminal Mischief
        05/15/08
        Videos like Criminal Mischief and the old Animal, FBM, and Little Devil videos are what I grew up watching and what inspired me to ride. Something about the burly simplicity of hauling ass at an impossible gap or trucking at a brand new dirt double not knowing if it's even possible, are the th

      • NJ is Dirty Again
        05/05/08
        This already happened, but is still worth a mention...


        Click it

        I missed the barbeque at 2by4, but I got to the trails just as everybody else was filtering in. If you were out there, then you know how many people showed up and how sick the riding was. I'd say there

    • April
      • Brooklyn ACL Frame Review
        04/27/08
        Nick has spent a nice chunk of time riding and testing the Anson City Limited frame from Brooklyn Machine Works. After all was said and done, he says the frame held up and kicks ass. Check out the rest of his review by clicking on the photo below.



        -Mark

      • Zoo York
        04/22/08
        Awesome!!



        -Nick

      • Eastern Plastic Bottom Bracket
        04/15/08
        Nick just passed the word on to me that Eastern Bikes is working on a plastic bottom bracket. If I wasn't an engineer, I'd scoff at such a thing, but since I am, I know better. They're using some kind of high strength plastic as the casing for the new bottom bracket bearings, which

      • Cool BMX Video
        04/11/08
        I stole this video from Vital 'cause it's pretty f'in dope! A whole bunch of front tire/peg variations that I've never seen before. It's definitely worth a watch, otherwise I wouldn't have posted it :)



        -Mark

      • H-Town Bike Battle Ocho
        04/08/08
        Al from BMX Invasion hit me up a few days ago with the flyer for Bike Battle 8 at none other than Hackettstown Skatepark. Click the image below to see it full size and clear enough to read. The date is May 25, and I imagine it will be an awesome time. Might see me there behind a lens too.
    • March
      • Holla for Your Dolla Jam
        03/24/08
        Mike Flaherty from AtomLab and the crew at Black Market are putting on an awesome jam in San Diego in a few weeks, and if you like bikes, beer, California, and have the ability to get there, then you really ought to. The entire thing is a jam format lasting 3 days. One day each of park, dirt, and

      • Good god man!
        03/24/08
        Phew, we're back. And with that, thank god, the spammers have all been forced to flee the forum rendering it usable once again.

        There may not be much going on over here just yet, though you can be on the lookout for a full test of the Mongoose Ritual Street 26, which will drop o

    • February
      • The Glory Hole
        02/08/08


        NYC Freeride joined up with Diablo this season to produce a pedal specifically for Diablo Freeride Park, which can only be purchased there, and which will be an official product of the US Open this season. They are called the "Glory Hole pedals". Funny, ya?

        Here it

      • Deity 2008 Website Gone Live
        02/05/08


        The 2008 Deity website has gone live, and all of the hype we've been hearing about their new site and new product line is definitely true. They [both] rock! Their cranks, definitely one of the best in the industry have another year of innovation put into them, and they are now off

      • Hell F'in Yea!
        02/04/08


        I don't think I need to say more than that. I'm not a huge football fan, but when the team outside your front door gets into the 'bowl, it's cause for excitement. When the team outside your front door causes one of the biggest upsets in history, and plays a game as

      • Woodward West Freeride
        02/02/08
        I stole this from The Come Up, which I hate to admit that I even ever check. Regardless, this video is really cool. Woodward West has a whole freeride park of bridges, ladders, jumps, and gaps. BMX rider Brandon Dosch kills all of these on his 20" in the vid below. Ch-ch-ch-check it:
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    • January
      • Scraping the Bowl
        01/28/08
        Yep, since I'm out of stuff to post on here. There's been a serious lack of things to drop on here, but I feel like I've been slacking on posts nonetheless. Here's the result of some internet wandering. It's from the SuperSession at Woodward West. Cam McCaul barspinning

      • Dirty Cycles
        01/23/08


        Here's an interesting concept:

        "Dirty Cycles is excited to announce the launch of www.dirtycycles.com. The website is designed to provide manufacturers an outlet for products that are not currently offered by their distributors or retailers. Dirty Cycles is dedic

      • Across the Pond
        01/14/08
        Bill, or prisoner311 as some of you may know him, sent this to me from across the pond. Good looking out and thanks!


        Cliquez Vous

        Also, if anyone has been riding their bikes lately, I'd love to know about it. Send some pics, words, whatever. One thing or another h

      • AtomLab Trailking Review
        01/09/08
        My review of the AtomLab Trailking pedal is up. I've been riding them since this year's Supersession and so far they've proven themselves as the best pedal I have yet to ride. Click on the pic to see the review.



        -Mark

      • SuperSession Dedication
        01/05/08
        This should have been posted a while back, but the pic only resurfaced a few days ago. Nick from Nova Scotia was determined to get out to the SuperSession this year, even if he had to pull a few strings, check it...


        Click it to go big

        Keep an eye out in the next couple d

      • Sprocky Balboa
        01/03/08
        A little insight into the new Animal Sprockey Balboa sprocket from NJ Dirt. Click the pic to check it!

  • 2007
    • December
      • Hackettstown Late Night
        12/27/07

        Go ahead, click it for the big version

        This photo is completely unrelated to everything on my mind, excpet that it involves a bike and it's winter. But, I always laugh when I see the photos of that bike, especially on that day. Brakeless, singlespeed, motocross suspension! <

      • Happy Holidays
        12/24/07
        Happy Holidays to everyone! If you're at all like me, all of the hustle and bustle leading into the holidays makes it difficult to get any riding time in, with all of the family and friend stuff that goes on. With that said, have an excellent Christmas (we missed Hannukah) and lets get some ri

      • Wear Your Brain Bucket
        12/20/07
        This post might seem a little strange coming from me, for people who ride with me a lot, anyways. It used to require a death-defying feat for me to strap on a helmet before getting onto my bike, or, fortunately, that it be required at the place where I'd be riding. I, as should everyone else

      • More Super Session Photos
        12/18/07
        Alec took some shots at Super Session also. Apologies for the late addition, but they got stuck in traffic on the [information] highway. Well, here they are, or check the full write-up and click them over there.


        Billy Lewis - Tuck No-Hander / Photo - Alec

        -Mark

      • Super Session 3 Post
        12/18/07
        Hooray, it's all done! Click the pic, bruh



        -Mark

      • Black Market 2008 Team
        12/14/07


        Black Market just dropped the new team roster for 2008, and the team looks stacked. There are a couple of new names in the list, as well as an official listing of the RIOT squad. Check the press release below.

        "Black Market (Blk Mrkt), is proud to announce the addition

      • The Real Super Session Post
        12/08/07

        Click

        We flew into Los Angeles and spent a few days hanging with Mike Flaherty, the staff and founder of Atom Lab, for a few days before making the trip to Woodward West. Mike was bsuy coordinating all of the final details for the Session, and so we did our best to help him out a

    • November
      • Logan Peat is a Dirtbag
        11/28/07
        Logan Peat has won the 2007 "Be a Dirtbag" contest and will be on the Drop-In tour for next season. With that, everyone in the industry will get to call him a dirtbag until next season, which I'm sure he's pumped about. Anyway, check out his two video submissions that gave him

      • Hello from California
        11/27/07
        Hey! Hello! Can you hear me? I know we're far from home, but this place is just as good, maybe better. California, that is. Nick, Alec, and I got in today and are holed up at AtomLab head honcho Mike Flaherty's house for the next few days before the SuperSession gets started.
      • NJ What?
        11/24/07
        I can't believe how long it's been since I've found something that is worth posting, at least during the times I'm able to post, anyway. Thanksgiving has brought the crew back together if only for a few days, to get some riding in and catch up on things. Yesterday we sessioned

    • October
      • Cool, Yo
        10/31/07
        Nick sent this my way, and I think it's way cool. It's from Pinkbike, and has some pretty sweet street riding in it. Don't get thrown off like I did by the beginning crashes, they start landing stuff a few minutes in. I like seeing street riders on mtb, though it does hurt to think

      • AtomLab Wheelset Review
        10/30/07
        We've all been rolling around on AtomLab wheelsets for the summer, and our final words have come to print. Click the pic to go there!



        Congrats to Nick, as you may realize how many photos of his Atom Lab has on their site. Sorry they botched the spelling...

        -

      • Red Bull Art of Can - FUEL Collection
        10/29/07
        The Red Bull Art of Can FUEL Collection is on exhibition as I type this, and goes until November 2. If you're wondering, it's a cool (free for all, I think) art show that has a bunch of artwork inspired by and made out of Red Bull cans. Questlove from The Roots was spinning the night we

      • AST Dew Tour
        10/26/07
        Anyone who is anyone could go check this vid on Vital, but it's pretty nuts to see where BMX has come and where it seems to be going. This vid is a pretty wild!

        ...still don't know why Vital's videos don't like working on here, so click the link instead. I promise it

      • Can I Ride?
        10/23/07
        I don't know. I'd love to, but things are too busy lately. I could give you a rundown of all the crap that I need to get done with school, but you don't want to know and I don't want to see it written out in all its hopelessness. Anywho, my point is that when I don't have

      • Union Street Molly McGuire Review
        10/11/07
        Alec has been rolling on the Molly McGuire from Union Street Bikes for some time now, and the review of it is fit for all to see. You can see it by clicking here, or from the menu on the left.


        Click it for the full size

        - Mark

      • Animal Banks Jam
        10/11/07
        Yes, this happened a while ago, though I never saw any action from it, so it's new to me and probably a few others. Shino has dropped a video on Grindstate that shows a whole lot of riding and maybe even more carnage from the day. I heard mixed reviews on the event, most people were jaded abo

      • Nick Brandreth Takes Photos
        10/10/07
        Nick recently started a photo blog to showcase his current works while he gets his real website up and running. There's a new photo post every day, and since Nick is behind the lens of all the photos on there, you know to expect some quality work. I could go on and on about his style and subj

      • TRAILS
        10/07/07
        If dirt jumping is your flavor, check this out! Thanks Vital

        For some strange reason Vital's videos don't like NJ Dirt. Check the vid right here!!

        -Mark

      • Insight DVD Trailer
        10/03/07
        Sorry this is the second video trailed post in a row, but it is. Nick sent me the link with one word after, "post". By the looks of things, Ride BMX, Dan's, and Animal put their minds together and pulled some serious riding out of the NJ/NY area. Enough, it seems, for a whole video.

      • Stoked on Being Pumped
        10/01/07
        Mutiny bikes is soon releasing a video that looks like it will definitely be a good watch. The vid is called, as the post title suggests, Stoked on Being Pumped. If the riding can compensate for the title choice, then you know there will be some bangers in there. Check the trailer, which is avail

    • September
      • Hello E'rybody
        09/25/07
        Nick and I thought it was about time to let everyone know, everyone who still bothers check this, that we are in fact, still alive. To prove it, check this photo that Nick shot out in Oregon over the summer...



        That said, we are working on a couple of reviews, maybe some wrenc

      • Barely Dead
        09/18/07


        What up guys? Mark just got this video in the other day we been tryin’ to see for a while, and though it’s not about riding and about a year past its release, still thought it was worth mentioning here. Barely Dead covers the somewhat short, mostly tough and trying history of inline sk

      • The Vegas Resistance
        09/09/07


        Eric from deity components spread the word to me about a really cool take-off from the interbike trade show in Vegas. Deity is banding together with some other kick-ass rider owned companies like Transition, RockGardn, Canfield Bros, and Spectrum to offer a more chill way to check out t

      • Can't Stop Kickin'
        09/09/07


        George from CantStopTheKicks, the online sneaker pimpin' store recently set up shop in New York City with a full-on sneaker store. I'm not in the NY area right now, but when I get back there it'll be on my must-see list. Here's the addy, and this is the website:
      • Bad-Ass Motha'
        09/09/07
        Nothing to do with bikes, but read on. It's 12 noon, and I'm just back from the hospital with 45 minutes sleep in the waiting room. Last night's partying ended in a complete brawl, with literally every one of my friends throwing punches and getting knocked back. This morning was sp

      • Dropping In Again
        09/08/07
        Yo, yo, just a reminder that Drop-In Season 5, episode 2 is live today, and you can see it on NJ Dirt here. Check Rip.tv for the previous one and a slew of other video.



        - Mark

      • iBike and Facebook
        09/04/07
        Nick just informed me about a new feature on Facebook called iBike. Now, if you don't use Facebook, then ignore this post, but if you do, read on. It's really simple and totally cool -- you can upload profiles of your bikes with photos and descriptions and have them displayed on your Fac

    • August
      • Drop-In Season 5 Right Here
        08/30/07
        Good day. Updates have been kinda thin, eh? We're all moving back to school and remembering what class feels like, so piss off. Ha. Anywho, Nick is headed back for his last year, and Alec and I have 2 more each. That's assuming everything goes according to plan. :)


        Cl

      • Coalition Hub Review
        08/22/07
        Click the photo to get the lowdown on the Coalition BMX hubset. These hubs kick some serious ass and you ought to have a good look. Go. Now!



        - Mark

      • Vital Signs
        08/20/07
        Hey There,
        Sorry for the huge HUGE delay in posting. I don't like to talk about myself on here, but I guess a few lines are okay, and now is the time if there ever was one. I've been healing up without any immediate problems since my wipe last Monday at the Incline Club. You can

      • Deity Softgoods in Your Face
        08/08/07
        Eric from Deity Components sent an e-mail my way with a whole ton of info regarding their softgoods lineup for 2007 and 2008. You can get the lowdown on their softgoods page below and check out the photos as well. They look sick!! It's cool to see such a hard-core company come out with such

      • 302, eh?
        08/03/07
        I shor this months ago while riding with some peeps from Delaware. When you're in Wilmington, you never know who the hell you're going to run into. I won;t say anything else except for "what the hell?!". Comment please & updates to come.



        - Mark

    • July
      • So Close!
        07/30/07
        Finally after years of riding piece-of-shit bikes, I am about to put together the bike of my dreams! I went to town on Animal's product line and picked up the full line of brown componenets. I've got an Atomlab 24" Wheelset that is ready to go as well as a RockShox Argyle fork. To co

      • 2nd Big Wheels Ride
        07/26/07
        Hey All,
        I don't have much time, as I've got to jet off to get to a 311 show (Fuck Yea!). But,aside from the usual apology for the lack of posts, it's important that I get this out to the world:

        BROOKLYN BANKS BIG WHEELS JAM, FRIDAY NIGHT AT 6PM.
        Same rules

      • Rain Sucks.
        07/23/07
        I don't have too much to say today, except that I woke up to pounding rain on my window, only to remember leaving my bike outside on the rack.
        Last night's jam was sick! We started at the Banks and rolled through a couple of spots nearby with something like 30 riders in tote. When

      • Brooklyn Big Wheels Jam
        07/20/07


        Anson hit me up a few days ago to let me know about the jam he's working on for this Sunday. This Sunday, at 6 P.M. bring yourself, your mountain bike, and friends to the Brooklyn Banks. The turnout ought to be good, and it's time we get a huge mtb session rolling in the city

      • Argyle is the New Black
        07/18/07
        Alec just hooked up his new RockShox Argyle 302 fork and wrote a quick diddy about it. You can see the initial check right here or by clicking on the pic below. Once he's had some time on the fork, you can expect a full-on review right here on NJ Dirt. As a heads up, the new Daily Habit sect

      • Let's Have Another Look
        07/12/07
        Just in case the first review of the GT Ruckus UF 24 didn't completely convince everyone, I did up a recap of how the bike is holding up, seven months into riding it. The first review was about four months in, but much has changed. The bike still rocks, and there's no questioning that.

      • FBM Jump Comp!!!
        07/12/07
        Nick sent this out to me in the wee hours of the morning, probably from the airport. Looks like an awesome event and you can bet I'll be there if I can get off work! Click the flyer to see it big or check out FBM.



        - Mark

      • Brooklyn Machine Works First Look
        07/10/07
        Nick just unwrapped one of the first handful of BMW Anson City Limited frames and snapped some pics for everyone to check out. You can see them by clicking the pic, or right here. Be on the lookout for an in-depth review of the frame in the coming weeks.

        The frame came just in time for

      • Ello
        07/06/07
        Nick sent me two photos of Will from the trails/ramp last night. You might notice one of them is the new cover shot, and the other one is right here. Either one could have been the cover, no doubt, but I was feeling the blue flash.

        I'd have put them up last night but I fell asleep

      • Aint That Some Shit
        07/02/07
        I'm posting this on Nick's behalf -- he sent this my way and it's just absurd. Apparantly NYC is working to require permits for people using or carrying video and photo equipment through public places in the city.

        Those using a tripod will need to get a permit if their sho

    • June
      • Home Sweet Home
        06/29/07
        Actually, not really. But kind of. If anyone ever asked me what kind of riding I prefer, I'd tell them it was dirt jumping. I've moved away from that in the past 2 years because almost any spot I've ever put a shovel into has been mercilessly plowed or fucked up by people who shoul

      • Midland Jam 07
        06/26/07
        The schedule for the Midland Comp is realeased on their website, so check it. Remember, there's an mtb category, so all of you have to come out for the day and ride or hang. Sunday July 8



        See you there
        Nick

      • Stephen Murray
        06/25/07
        Carter at Black Market just sent this terrible news our way...Please read on and do what you can!

        "On Friday night, while competiing at the first stop of the Dew Tour
        dirt jump finals, Stephen Murray bailed out of a double backflip
        attempt. According to other riders, he onl

      • Drop In 5
        06/24/07
        Drop-In season 5 is on the horizon, and Mike from rip.tv hit me up to share the teaser with everyone. I'm not usually one for the drop-in series, but at least this teaser is a pretty cool watch. Click the image to see the video.



        - Mark

      • Scavenger
        06/21/07


        Nick sent the link over to me just now, and as it obviously looks, scavenger has hit the web, just as a blog for now. There isn't much info to be had about what the site will have in the future, assuming it will ever have anything else. Regardless, go check in and entertain yourse

      • Riding Bikes
        06/17/07
        ...well at least I was. Nick's still got stitches in his fingers, which I get to remove tomorrow. Anyway, some scouting paid off and we found a virgin spot that is going to get killed some time soon. Here's a photo to get your imagination going...



        And then there w

      • UDel Check-In
        06/17/07


        I just got back in from a weekend in Delaware and found this photo in my inbox. Coincidentally, this was also shot in Delaware this weekend. Chris Shaw sent me the pic. There is a solid group of riders from the area, most of whom are young and seriously rip. I'll try and edit up

      • Midland Jam
        06/15/07
        The Eastern Front beat us to the post, but Anson called Nick up about the event, so it's kosher to post about it, I think...Anyway, Animal is setting up a big ole' contest/jam and they are including a mountain bike division this year. I'd like to think that our incessant pleas for mo

      • Travis Pastrana Rides A Black Market
        06/13/07

        Click the image for a larger version

        The motocross god is now also riding a Black Market Riot as his human powered bike of choice. Not much else to report there -- pretty sick though!

        - Nick

      • Sayreville Summer Session
        06/11/07
        Nick and I stopped down at Sayreville yesterday to take advantage of the perfect riding temperature and just for the sake of riding the park. Everybody there was awesome and we got some photos and a quick vid of some of the goings-on. Click the pic!



        - D.

      • Interesting
        06/08/07
        Hey, what's good people? Back in action here, but for now, check out this Demolition vid from VitalBMX. It's a quick team intro video, but it's pretty cool how they use stop-motion to make their products -- um -- come to life?? Anyway, check it out and keep checking in as we'l

    • May
      • PZ, I'm Out
        05/29/07
        Looks like this will be the last post until June 8. I'm heading across the waters to visit some family in the farthest reaches of Italy for about a week. Nick and I both decided that we'd leave this image swiling on our front page to stare you in the face every time you come by and visit

      • Make that $$
        05/29/07
        Rich from The Bicycle Workshop in Tenafly, NJ just hit me up with some info to spread around. Looks like he's searching for some competent bike people to help staff his shop. Check out his post below.



        "A North Jersey bike shop -- 4 miles from the GW Bridge -- is lo

      • Black Market X Orbit
        05/26/07
        This has been sitting in my inbox for a while, but I've been out of a house and interenet for some time. Now that I'm back online, I'll post this ish up -- straight from Carter at Black Market.

        "Thanks to Deity Components white is all the rage and we're jumping o

      • Qashqai
        05/24/07
        Freecaster's got a sweet highlight video and more from the Madrid stop in the Qashqai Challenge series. Check it out by .



        Big-Ups to Jersey rider Adam Hauck, who won the best trick event. Way to go man! Now I wasn't there in Madrid, but it looks like he was the on

      • ?????
        05/22/07
        This is straight from The Eastern Front's Blog, but I felt compelled to steal it. I'm not really sure about it, but I think that I think it's sick as hell.

        Also, sorry about the lack of updates, but tomorrow is the beginning of the end -- for all of you that is. 'C

      • Another Stolen Bike!
        05/19/07
        Another bike got stolen today at the Highbridge jumps in New York City. I won't even mention how disappointing this is to me, but I hope he's able to get his bike back.

        Here's a photo of the bike. If you've got any info about it drop me a line or post in the commen

      • Chase Hawk
        05/19/07
        Chase Hawk rips. Brakeless, I should add...



        - Mark D.

      • So FRESH!
        05/17/07
        Check out Black Market's new site right now!

        "Just in from the Black Market camp...new website up and running complete with new products, photos, news, links the works. We even built a new store thats easy to use. So, keep up to date with Adam, Phil and the rest of the Blk Mrkt

      • Shino Down!
        05/15/07


        Nick just called me up to let me know that our boy Shino got wrecked riding in the city earlier today. He got the word from Yonathan Arava, who doesn't know much about the situation himself. Apparently, a car ran a red light and turned the corner quickly, knocking Shino, who was j

      • Highbridge Park Update
        05/14/07
        As you all know, the dirt jump park at Highbridge in NYC has seen some really helpful build days this season. Here's a quick video from Yonathan Arava from a recent session at the park. The jumps are pretty tame, but this is a PUBLIC DIRT JUMP PARK, so they're definitely starting right.

      • Black Market Facelift
        05/14/07
        Nick told me to post this hours ago, but I've been lost in projects and whatever, so at long last, here you go Nick, and others.



        Black Market Bikes has a new site up and it is pretty damn cool! Check that out and, more importantly, check out their latest products and off

      • Volume Sledgehammer, Homie!!
        05/11/07


        Check it,
        Nick just hit me up with a bunch of links about the Sladeghammer, from Volume. Now, I haven't heard about Volume since my friend bought a Volume Dinosaur frame years ago, but this addition is sick! Volume has released a 26" bike for the masses, which is incre

      • AtomLab Pimp2 Frame
        05/11/07

        Click for the huge image

        AtomLab just sent us some info about their new frame, the Pimp 2. Looks sick, and here's what they have to say about it:

        "Pimp 2 Frame is brand new for 2007. It uses heat treated cromoly tubing and has horizontal rear dropouts. The fra

      • Pass on Gas
        05/10/07


        If you haven't heard, hear this: Don't pump any gas on May 15!!

        Yea, you're not saving the world or stopping the economy in its tracks, but at least show yourself and everyone else that it's time to change. Our world is in serious danger and I don't

      • Some Videos, Please
        05/09/07
        An Animal ad with Osso and Sylvester...



        This is so fuckin' cool!



        - Nick

      • An All Time Low
        05/07/07
        Get real, then get a job. Or pawn some chains...or your dumbass bus.



        - Nick & Mark

      • Keep Your Eyes Peeled
        05/06/07
        Coalition Hubs comin' at you straight from NJ Dirt. See you there!


        Click pic

        -Mark D.

      • Vintage Shit
        05/06/07
        Yea, ahahah

      • Shino Grinds Lotek
        05/04/07
        By that I mean Shino & Grindstate on Lotek. And that's all! Ha, yea, anyway. It's pretty interesting to see Lotek come out with such a detailed online magazine. Complete with page turning and everything -- much like Grindstate. Even cooler, is thet their newest feature covers some

      • Atomlab MTB Team News
        05/03/07
        Howie Zink Joins the Atomlab Squad
        Dirt/street rider Howie Zink is now riding for Atomlab. Look for him on a complete Atomlab Bike when his knee rehab is finished in about a month. He joins Jim 'Hacksaw' Severt, Thomas Hosford, John 'JJMF' Jesme, and Joe Perrizo. John Jesme,

      • Scavenger Availability Update
        05/02/07
        I recently got an e-mail asking where the Skavenger products could be found. I told the person I'd get back to them and subsequently lost their address. To that person, I hope you find this post.

        You can get all of the skavenger stuff at Empire BMX and the Skavenger website should

      • Ralph Sinisi, Hell Yea
        05/02/07
        This is nothing specifically new, but some stuff to look at and remember that Ralph Sinisi is the shit, in case you forgot. Until we find some more new proof, check out the FBM photo gallery where this pic was found.




        - Nick

      • Urban Cyclist Issue 1
        05/02/07
        Coming back to my computer after class, I was greeted with a link from my buddy directing me to Urban Cyclist Magazine. The first issue ever is out and it's available in print/html/pdf, which for a full b&w magazine, is pretty freakin' cool. Just browsing through some of the pages (i

    • April
      • Shadow on the Airwaves
        04/30/07
        I love it when companies do weird and unusual things to promote their stuff. Shadow's latest idea is just that, and it should be cool. Check out this banner for all the info and to get an idea of what the hell is going on. I'm not even sure I get it, though I'll be listening. From

      • Because Walking Just Aint as Fun
        04/30/07
        In my late-night travels on the internet, I passed through the Roll on 20's Blog and read the headline you always hate to read. Another dedicated rider's bike gone hot. While I've not (yet) met Russ, the poster of the blog, I know many MANY people from NYC and beyond check his page

      • Virgin Music Festival!
        04/27/07
        So Good!!



        - Mark D.

      • Atom Lab
        04/27/07


        Atomlab Product News:
        "Atomlab’s General Issue Pedals are finally here. These are the thinnest cast aluminum pedals ever made. They have a large aluminum body, cromoly spindle and either ball bearings $35 or a double DU system $50. The weight is 590grams. The large thin body a

      • Father of Freestyle
        04/25/07
        Inside of Haro's 2007 dealer catalogs comes an issue of "The Haro Source" This issue also features an article on "The Father of Freestyle," Bob Haro himself, founder of Haro Bikes. The interview, much to my disappointment, sucked something awful. Beyond the spelling mista

      • Some Notes on the Niche
        04/25/07



        Unless you are living with your head in a hole, you must have noticed the increase in bike shops that carry products and perform service for only one (or some) disciplines of riding. That's a niche shop. Well, Bicycle Retailer, an industry publication that keeps shops update

      • Saddle Sores
        04/25/07
        Okay, this is a pretty crappy post, especially after so many days of downtime, but here it is, if nothing else, a tribute to creativity.



        Yep, I didn't think the GT Ruckus was purple enough, so I took a purple rag, some free time, and some glue and made things work. I

      • <<<<============ | ============>>>>
        04/20/07


        Just in from Nick; check that ish!

        -Mark

      • Nothing But Net
        04/18/07


        Okay, sorry for the lack of updates -- but my excuse still holds, and this week doesn't look like it's going to be showing any signs of a let up. 2 good things though: There is a new featured rider in the works, and I got some new kick-ass kicks, which you can see in this post

      • Integration by Parts
        04/11/07
        Good morning/night, whatever you call 2 A.M. (Don't believe what the post's time says). Apologies for the lack of posts, but school has to come first, and there hasn't been much going on anyway.

        Sometimes it's nice to have your foot in the door of the industry by work

      • Brooklyn Machine Works Sneak Peek
        04/09/07

        The Anson City Limited

        While I was in Brooklyn working on my interview with 4916 Clothing (coming...), I called up Joe Avedisian and swung by Brooklyn Machine Works to see what was going down. I got some sneak peeks at the brand new Anson City Limited (ACL) frame and the limited edi

      • GT Ruckus UF 24 Review
        04/07/07
        Admittedly, things have been a touch slow on our end lately. We've been building up for some good content posts in the near future, so keep checking. The first of these is the product review of the GT Bike UF 24. This bike is awesome, so check out the review then go check out GT's page.

      • More Free DVDs!!
        04/03/07
        Since the close of the Bike Brawls Contest, we've got some extra Twentyfour Seven Chapter 1 DVDs up for grabs. If you missed out on the contest, sorry for your luck -- the entries were funny to say the least. Some of you are terrible, terrible people.

        A word on the dvd page...The f

      • Rail Jammin'
        04/03/07
        The RIT snowboard team was trying to cling to some lost idea that winter was still around by holding their annual Rail Jam this past weekend. Some of the local mountain bike riders, my buddy Lowell, and I decided to remind them that their time is over and that it's riding season now.
      • Ohhh, you got me!!
        04/02/07
        While there might have been some commotion over PinkBike's going U.S. and pissing a lot of Canuks off, the real April Fools joke happened at 10 P.M. on Cartoon Network. The Aqua Teen movie aired on tv, before even launching in theaters. Only problem was, it was displayed in a 1.5 inch by 0.5

    • March
      • Nation! BMX
        03/31/07
        Yesterday I went out with Gary and Rich to ride Sayreville. We put in the extra effort to get there early and it paid off. The first two hours were almostfree of people. Shout to Anythony, who we met at the park and then enjoyed some Pizza Hut and a trip to Nation with. It was my first time to N

      • Chug-A-Lug
        03/30/07
        So yea, I thought I'd post a little nothing and a photo to hold nobody off until tomorrow, when I drop something new and, yes, interesting.

        Here's a photo of my face one year in the past from today. A scabby mess with some stitches here and there. This was from my chain snap

      • Highbridge Jump Park Build Day
        03/30/07


        The second of two build days for the legalized jump (and xc) trails at Highbridge Park in Inwood, Manhattan is tomorrow, Saturday. Here's a little info that my buddy Rich sent me:

        Mark your calendars now- we need the biggest turnout of riders the city has ever seen to to

      • Drop In on Rip.tv
        03/27/07
        First off, sorry for the lack of posts. I've been in Canadialand since Saturday morning and haven't had access to a computer--or my bike, for that matter.

        Mike from Rip just tipped me off about the new (and old) Drop In episodes that are viewable on Rip.tv. Season 3, episode 2

      • Beat Your Kids
        03/22/07




        Neckface is a 19-year old Artist out of California known for his wild and frightening drawings and graffiti. From what I’ve gathered, he also has a line of skateboard decks with Barker skateboards and you can find his t-shirts all over the internet and at many skate shops. So

      • Defgrip V3.0 and Trackstar meets Dave's Quality Meats
        03/21/07
        The guys at Defgrip have put their site back online after a few days off. Their new site looks sick and flows seamlessly. I'm beginning to think their operation is a little bigger than I first imagined. Not that it matters, I love it!



        Also, Razor Apple has released som

      • Anson has been Surgified
        03/20/07
        Anson Wellington dropped me an e-mail the other day to let me know that he underwent surgery last Wednesday and that he's now on the road to recovery. We all wish Anson the best and a quick and full recovery.



        In the meantime, go check out Anson's signature frame fro

      • TotalVid Brings full-length Videos to the Internet -- Legally
        03/20/07
        Lisa from TotalVid just hit me up with some info about their site and services. It's actually really cool looking - with one membership, you can watch a whole shit-ton of mtb, bmx, skate, and nearly any other kind of video right on your computer, legally.

        From mountain bike blockbus

      • Another Great Video Post
        03/19/07
        I retract my previous statement about nothing happenning in our world of bike lately. While we've been sucking down beer and dealing with the 5-0, depending on who you speak to, people have been hard at work editing up riding shorts for the rest of our enjoyment. Here's a list of some of

      • Recognize!
        03/19/07
        Well, I was looking for some info on the happenings over in Portland on the 19th. That's the Wham-Bam-Thank-You-Jam, for anyone who didn't know. They setup an awesome indoor jump course that started by dropping in off the would-be-spectator stands and into the arena, then into a bunch of

      • Celebrate St. Patrick's Day NJ Dirt Style!
        03/15/07
        St. Patrick’s Day -- A day to eat Corned Beef and Cabbage with Irish Soda Bread, wear green, go see the famous parade in New York City, call the English wankers, and of course drink beer. With everything going on and with St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Saturday, you’re probably wondering, how the f

      • Mongoose will have FUNN in 2007
        03/12/07
        Ok, well this is, as of 12 minutes ago, 11 days old. We've been away since then, and, so, I'm gonna drop it like it's hot. And who knows, maybe it is for you.

        Mongoose Will Have "FUNN" in 2007!

        Aside from our pun with "FUNN", the Mongoose

      • Box of Beats
        03/12/07
        This break is called the Electro-Funk-Daddy-Superstar Break...


        -Nick

      • Buongiorno Signori e Signore, Siamo In Ritorno!
        03/12/07
        That's Italian, for WE'RE BACK!

        So yea, the site ain't that much different. We were kind of forced to build something new courtesy of the scum of the internet. Anyway, we decided we'd like to take a more artful approach and speed the site up some. Your usernames wil

    • February
      • Lock 'Em Up, Lock 'Em Out
        02/07/07
        Check out this article I found from Brookings, Oregon. The town is trying to kick riders out of the local skatepark, so the riders held a demostration...then got arrested, unfortunately. The city votes on the ban again in a few weeks.



        - Nick

      • What song was that? You know? Sweet!
        02/06/07
        If you've ever watched a bmx video and then racked your brain trying to remember what the song is, or if you just never knew the name, then I've found your resource.

        BMX Video Music Listing

        I hope you all find this as useful as I have.

        - Nick

      • Scotty Kranmer @ Vital BMX
        02/05/07
        Scotty Cranmer is off the hook. I really think there's something in the water in South Jersey...Actually there has to be, you ever seen the Jersey Shore? haha

        Scotty Cranmer on Felt, with a video feature posted on Vital.
        (Choose your links carefully)

        - Nick

      • Mash: Fixie Video Trailer
        02/05/07
        It seems as though the bike world has taken a few days off. Maybe it's the cold, maybe everyone's just tired. Anyway, here's a cool moving picture to hold you over until 3ride at Ray's. I know I'm excited!

        I've been watching a lot of fixie cult videos and

      • Black Market Riot Review
        02/02/07
        Nick's review of the Black Market Riot frame is up for all eyes to see at this page.



        - Mark D.

      • Oohh, Alex, You so Fine, You so Fine You Blow my Mind...
        02/01/07
        Ok, I have no idea where the title came from, but this is pretty cool...Alex Price--Nick's friend from Rochester and of late, my friend as well, had some of his work posted on FBM's site (though inadvertently).

        I only met Alex after a terrible injury that he sustained riding

      • Cam McCaul: Bike Repo
        02/01/07
        So, check this clip from Littermag.com! Cam and his dad get word of a buddy's previously jacked bike showing up at some place. They go and retrieve it, though one other stolen bike is still at large. Cool video.

        Jjester8899 (9:41:09 PM): Now, if i was thrown in this situation, i&#

    • January
      • Videos!!
        01/31/07
        I finally got a good version of Video Update 4 online, so if the quality of the first version didn't tickle your fancy, have a look now. It's also on YouTube, if you prefer that.

        I also got my hands on some old projects from my days in high school, which are oh so far off. The

      • Anson Wellington Interview
        01/29/07
        Anson Wellington is our newest featured rider. Check out the interview to learn everything there is to know about this dude. Not everything, obviously, but you're guaranteed to learn something.



        Also, check out Anson's website, YoWelli!. Coming soon!

        -

      • NJ Dirt Gnar Bar Contest
        01/28/07


        We've hooked up a beat-the-hell-out-of-your-barends contest with three East Coast bike companies dropping barends for the riders with the most thrashed barends. Animal Bikes, FBM BMX, and Brooklyn Machine Works will be providing us with the prizes. The Brooklyn Machine Works '

      • The Eastern Front
        01/28/07
        If you haven't already clicked over to see it, you should -- The Eastern Front, that is. Yep, new website, and it looks dope! Go now!



        - Nick

      • Winter Slopestyle
        01/27/07


        If you've never checked out Freecaster, you don't know what you're missing! The site has all sorts of videos in high quality from events in every sport (including a ton of mtb and bmx stuff) This post brings to mention the latest mountain bike clips on there, Winter Slop

      • Wednesday Night Rides Are Back
        01/26/07
        It's been a long while since the last NJ Dirt Wednesday Night Ride, but this past Wednesday we changed all that up. 6 or 7 of us met in Hoboken to ride, despite the bitter cold. We hit most of the usual stops in Hoboken, including a few new places. This ride skipped the Jersey City Pyramids,

      • Nigel Quarless @ Revolution Freeride
        01/25/07
        Chris from Revolution Freeride posted a really good article featuring Nigel Quarless in issue #4 of revFR Mag. I'm not sure how old the article is, but it doesn't really matter. Go check it out.

        If you've never heard of Revolution Freeride, then it's about time. The

      • Kink BMX Prototype Products
        01/23/07
        BMXOnline recently posted some photos and descriptions about Kink BMX's spring product line, which as Jay told us, will feature a whole bunch of new stuff. It is definitely worth a look, so go look! Kink also posted some stuff about the products on their site in the news section.

        <

      • Lotek Cheese Sandwich Special Vid
        01/22/07
        I found this video on Google, and it seems legit, so I'll post it. It looks like Mixtape Volume 2, only given a strange name. I can't find anything on Lotek's Site about the release, so I don't know if a dvd version is floating around. It looks like it was done on film, which

      • Got Nothing to Say
        01/21/07
        Welp, no news around here lately. Gary, Alec, and I got stuck in a freak blizzard at 3:15 in the morning on Friday night coming home from Hackettstown Skatepark, which was weird, seeing as it didn't seem to snow anywhere else except for that part of Rt. 80. Nick sent me the photo below which

      • Animal Hamilton Pedals and Lite Sprocket Review
        01/19/07
        Nick has spent the last few weeks reviewing the Animal Steve Hamilton Pedals and Lite Sprocket. He beats the hell out of his bike and grinds on his pedals like whoa, so I was curious to see how they'd look in the end. Having read the review, everything held up extremely well. Check the revie

      • Bike Battle 7 Recap
        01/18/07
        None of the NJ Dirt crew could be there, as we were all holding it down in Rochester, but the writeup and photos from BMXInvasion suggest that the event went off with a bang! Check BMXInvasion for the recap and more photos.

        Top 10 riders in pro class
        1. Craig Mast
        2. Mike Groff

      • Kink BMX and Blackout Distro: Company Profile
        01/17/07
        Over the weekend we met with the guys from Kink at their warehouse, and accordingly, they are the featured companies at the moment. Check out the interview!



        - Mark D.

      • Rochester/RIT
        01/17/07
        This weekend Mark and I took a little trip up to Rochester to see Nick at school, get some good riding in, and check out the operations at the Kink BMX warehouse. After a 5 hour drive we got to Nick’s apartment, unpacked the car and had a pretty mellow night chilling at one of nicks buddy’s apartme

      • Just Kidding Video Premiere at 2by4
        01/17/07
        Homan's shop, Two by Four, in Pennsville, NJ will be hosting a video premiere next Friday. It's for the Just Kidding video from Bad Timing. Click the flyer to see the details from 2 By 4



        - Nick

      • Silliness in a Time of Need
        01/15/07
        ...Well, at least I need some silliness in this time of need. We've got all sorts of photos and video from the Rochester trip, including an interview with the guys from Kink and Blackout Distribution. HOWEVER, my computer is being less-than-friendly and I can't make much good out of this

      • Photo Post
        01/11/07
        Nothing much to report: It got really cold and windy again. Haven't ridden much lately. In the process of packing to head up to Rochester with Alec to meet Nick and shoot up there.

        Nick sent me some shots that he took on his OLD SCHOOL camera. I'm not a photo guy, and so I

      • Vital BMX - Nigel Sylvester
        01/08/07
        Nigel was out in Cali in December and met up with the guys from Vital BMX to get a little bit of video. It's pretty dope, click below to check it out!

      • Video Update 4 is Hott
        01/05/07
        I finally got Video Update 4 down to a reasonable size, with the help of Nick's Apple. Click the image to see what's inside



        You can also see the older video updates by clicking here.

        - Mark D.

      • The Official New Years' Post
        01/05/07
        New Years came a little late on NJ Dirt this year, but here are some pics from the fun... Oh, and I snagged these off Facebook, they aren't mine. Thanks for the pics, Gaby!


        Nick representing NJ


        "We run a wabsite"


        Alec, Nick B., and B

      • Say it like it is, Anson
        01/03/07
        I was on YouTube a second ago, as I find myself doing more and more...and I came across this quick vid of Anson Wellington addressing all of the haters out there.


        He's dead on. If you dont think pegs jive with mountain bikes, don't ride them. Biking is one of the few &qu

      • Animal Road Trip DVD
        01/01/07
        Happy New Years to everyone! It's been a while since my last post, but holidays are holidays, and I've been busy elsewhere.

        Nick, Alec, and I stopped in at the Animal warehouse on the way down to Delaware to pick up some of the Animal Road Trip DVDs to pass them out on the site

  • 2006
    • December
      • River Edge Riders
        12/27/06
        Hey all. No colossal post here, not even any photos, in fact. But...Nick, Alec, Gary, and I were riding in River Edge, NJ today and ended up meeting up with like 100 other riders. Our chill little session turned into a BMX INVASION (Haha, read the post below) of the spot. I'm actually just

      • Bike Battle 7 at Skate 57
        12/27/06
        I hope everyone had a safe and happy holiday! And now back to bikes...

        Al from BMX Invasion just sent me the contest flyer for Bike Battle 7 at Skate 57 (Hackettstown). They are expecting over 200 riders for this years' event, so be sure not to miss it!

      • NJ Dirt Survey
        12/22/06
        Check out the survey on the left of the site, or right here. Please check it out and submit it. It's like 4 questions. We just want to get some idea of what kind of riders are hanging out on here. Thanks everyone! PZ

        - Mark D.

      • NJ Dirt Gets A Facelift
        12/21/06
        Just in time for Christmas and the end of Hannukah! Not that it matters, really. But I hope everyone likes the new format of the front page. You can now leave comments and rate each post. I took the Quick Chat out because it didn't really serve a purpose. Stay tuned, maybe we'll add a

      • Product Reviews!!!!
        12/21/06
        Nick sent me some pics of the Animal and Black Market products that he's beating up for a review to come. I'm also riding the Animal Edwin grips in plush purple at the moment and there is a mess of stuff coming in from Atom Lab for us to beat on. Here's the eye candy, while we work

      • NJD Desktops
        12/15/06
        Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I don't have any news or updates for the moment, but I figured I should post to keep this thing alive. So...desktops for everyone!! I have a few more, but I'll save them for the next rainy day. Click on the images for the fullsize.



      • Lotek Throwbacks from CantStopTheKicks
        12/05/06
        I haven't heard much from Nick about the goings on in Cali lately, so I thought I'd post a little something-something for ya'll.



        I've been trying to get my hands on a pair of Lotek Throwbacks for a long while. They remind me of my old IPath's, only wi

    • November
      • NickWest Day 1
        11/30/06
        I'm not sure where "NickWest" comes from, but I'll hang on to it for these series of posts. Anyway, Nick sent me a short writeup of his arrival in Cali with some photos. Also, I won't post them in Italics like I did in the previous post, 'cuz it sucks to read it. Here

      • Upcoming Skate 57/H-Town events
        11/29/06
        I just got off the phone with the guys from Skate57, asking about the Lock-In that was supposed to be going down this weekend. To settle the rumors, the lockdown isn't happening. Instead, it will be an all day, 11-11 session. Furthermore, we're not invited. It's skate and board only,

      • It's Late and I Should be Studying...
        11/27/06
        I haven't posted anything in the past few days, so I'd better get something on here, right? Alec has the cover shot for the time being. Umm...Nick sent me a few pics from the long weekend, which are all posted here. It's pretty much all street shots of Alec, Nick, and Myself. Although

      • Animal Warehouse Visit
        11/25/06
        Nick and I went over to the Animal warehouse and headquarters in Clifton yesterday. After running though some backroads to catch a glimpse of Nick's old house, we headed a few blocks over and visited the guys at Animal. Ralph and Shane were there, though the consensus seemed that everyone would

      • Sayreville Skatepark
        11/23/06
        NJ Dirt hits the road yet again to rip up Sayreville’s skatepark. Mark, Alec, Nick and I headed out on 11/22/06, a cold autumn night to see what kind of trouble we could get ourselves into. The ride down for Alec, Nick and I took about an hour and 45; the traffic on the parkway was terrible. Mark ma

      • Fox Hill makes Headlines (R.I.P.)
        11/20/06
        This is old news, as people have been discussing it in the forums for a long while, but here goes...The trails at Fox Hill were plowed by the Norwood DPW about 2 weeks ago. The trails at Fox Hill are the last real set of trails to meet their maker in the area, following Beechwoods and the Closter Tr

      • Nothing New
        11/17/06
        Well nothing has been going on over on my end lately. I've been, how you say, ummm...sick. I did, however, happen to ride a few days ago with a few new 20" guys. They've got skills, so I'll get some footy of them on here in the future, next time we're out.

        I

      • 661 Veggie Knee Wrap Review
        11/15/06
        I finished up the review on the SixSixOne Veggie Knee Wraps. These pads are badass! Relatively cheap also! Click the image to check out the writeup.



        - Mark D.

      • 2by4 and Ryan Denehy in the House!!
        11/11/06
        Okay, big things, here at NJ Dirt! Let me restate that, "BIG THINGS AT NJD". Van Homan's kind of new shop, 2 By 4, in Pennsville, Jer-Z is the new featured company, while Ryan Denehy of The Eastern Front is the featured Interview. Both of theses guys, and incidentaly, both of their co

      • KMT Trailer
        11/09/06
        I just got off the phone with Eric, a buddy of mine from UDel. That's University of Delaware, for those of you who don't know. He mentioned a trailer he found on YouTube that has a lot of the guys I ride with down here in it. I checked it out and thought it was worth passing along. See it

      • Bask In Your Thought Crime (.com)
        11/09/06
        Once again, in class wasting time and perusing the inter-web; I was on www.overspraymag.com, and I happened across BASK’s site, www.baskinyourthoughtcrime.com. I’ve known about his artwork for a while now, but there’s some fresh stuff I haven’t seen before. It’s totally worth checking out. I'm

      • Diabloween Continued
        11/08/06
        I figured it just wouldn't be right to let the 2006 Diabloween roll into the past without saying a few words, even though I never made it past the parking lot. The riders and observeres who stayed up on the mountain endured some hardcore wind and a whole lot of cold. Unfortunately, as I said, I

      • Jeremy Jam Edit is Online
        11/07/06
        Well, I made it out to the Jeremy Jam on Sunday, and i'm glad I did. Although I was the only big wheeler there and could have used some backup, everybody was booked or had to bail last second. The riders, about 100 of them, were killing it for a crowd nearly the same size. I was glad to see a f

      • NJ Dirt gets some Street Love
        11/04/06
        Grindstate.com and BMX Online have finally recognized NJD! Well, kind of. Kind of is good enough for me though. Grindstate posted a photo and a description regarding NJD, though some of the other stuff might also be worth reading. Only kidding - their site kicks ass! Check it:



    • October
      • Jeremy Jam
        10/31/06


        As you may have heard, Jeremy Barcik was involved in a fatal motorcycle accident October 20, 2006. Jeremy, a local Jersey rider and H-Town frequent was a good person and friend of many; he will be sorely missed. While I did not have the privilege of knowingly meeting Jeremy, in the short