Not from the archives

First post for a while, been so busy/slack on it. Although I should have more regular content now Summer is upon us and there will be plenty of shredding to be done.

I managed to catch up with a NZ BMX legend, Grub. If you don't know Grub, he was one of the top riders around, and has the ability to make anythng funny, never a dull moment thats for sure.

Grub was one of my biggest influences on riding when I was growing up (still haven't really, just thought I'd add that before you thought it) so it was good to catch up. He has recently bought a new bike so we headed down to our old local the infamous "Melville Bowl" for a carve. Couldn't help myself and had to film a few clips, theres a few tricks in there you may not have seen before including Grubs signature stunt the "no-footed half-bar". Check it out.

Grub, Afternoon Session Melvile bowl from Carl Cavanagh on Vimeo.

From the Archives

These pic's were taken in 2002, digital cameras were pretty new then, you were pretty flash if you had one, a decent one anyway. We managed to acquire one to take photos of our travels with Haro and Vodafone, these are some of them.

Not sure on photo credits, could of been anyone.

Tim Shackleford, at Putararu bowl. Tim had style flowing out his ears, and one of the most motivated diggers I've ever met, its so daunting starting a new set of trails but not for Tim he proved that to me (sadly) on more than one occasion.

Pretty sure nac nac's were illegal back then, seem to be pretty fashionalble these days. Digger with a classic on the old Victoria park box.

NZ bmx legend Phil Irwin on his and another NZ legend Mario Petkovic's backyard mini, real nice ramp. Hard to beat a good backyard mini, other than some good trails in the woods of course.

 Josh Harrington, at a Haro show in Wellington.

Another show in Aotea Square Auckland, Paul Needham and just out of frame another bmx legend, the mighty "Grub" twin fast plants.

From the archive

Haven't been shooting much lately, so thought I'd post some old skool pics.
Enjoy.

Jason Harris, footjam, before they were fashionable.

The Legend himself Grub, to fakie.

Greeny, tiretap barspin.

Warren G Fryer, when he wasn't doing the thankless job of managing the team he would have a roll with us

Bit of a poo stance X by yours truly, taken at the 2nd X-Air by Clint Millar

Paul Needham, Canadian on my old backyard Mini.
Front brakes even!!

Stefan, tree ride Melville bowl Hamilton.

Pretty sure this pic was on the cover of NZ's only BMX mag (so far) Deadsailor. James "Marv" Martin, roof gap TGA

T White at Barrys point rd Trails, those jumps used to blow my mind. Photo by Warren Fryer

Tim Shackleford, at our old local trails on 17th Ave TGA

Needham boosting, before BDO had a brain freeze and took the vert away, that was always one of the best shows of the year.

Chis Fell, another BDO. What ever happened to this guy, I'd like to know....
He was very good, crazy to watch but very good.