This short video shows the disrespect to skateboarders and their view to the world.

About the movie:

by JR Cronheim

This film was made as a New York Film Academy 1st semester short film requirement to hone the skills learned in the previous few months of class. This included concept and preproduction writing, research, casting, lighting, shooting, and editing. The films were to include elements of cinema verite’, archival/multimedia, voiceover, and music.

I am currently writing a feature film about skateboarding’s immense global cultural significance as an artistic movement (perhaps one of the greatest of the 21st century) and it’s relationship with society at large from its self creation, evolution thru to the present, and it’s future is to be.

The next film project currently in pre-production is an extended 25 minute version of this short incorporating more elements from the feature script utilizing an additional cast of characters and a great deal more of fresh, vertite’ skateboarding footage. The projected date for this film’s completion is August 2012.

Although being produced through NYFA, I have also recruited Alex Corporan in the role of associate producer as well as skater and long time friend Brian Appio (brianappio.com) for photo/video documentation of the ‘behind the scenes’ production.

The weather in the Netherlands hasn’t been great for a couple of weeks, and the forecast for Lake Garda seemed to be even worse than the cold and wet weather here. We know that normally the online forecast isn’t the most trustful information we can get. And the locals agree with it.
A few days before the start of the bikefestival we arrived in Torbole, our ‘homebase’ for this trip. The sun had allready arrived so it was time for our first bike ride. We went to Riva to climb the Ponale to Pregasina and beyond. I discovered a cool downhill trail back to Riva and then we went on to the Monte Brione. Just 300 meters of climbing followed by a sweet technical downhill!

Ponale

Our Tremalzo and Monte Baldo tour had to be canceled due the snow on top of the mountains. Bikes were not allowed.
In my bike marathon goody bag I found a new map of the ‘Mountain and Garda Biketour’. Besides their tour they described some shorter alternatives. So I went to Lago di Ledro, only this time via the alternative route. On the way up you’ll find some really steep climbs. On the other side of the lake it went further up for 300 altimeters, and I had already climbed 700 to get there. The alternative route was a bit disappointing, besides some nice views which made up for all the climbing.

Monte Brione

On Saturday evening we visited the King of Dirt and Scott Nightsprint. The King of Dirt ended after about 30 minutes, but the Scott Nightsprint lasted much longer due to the elimination system, so it was possible to see your favorite rider in more than one race! Dutchies Anneke Beerten and Joost Wichman both made it to the highest podium position. After the races it was possible to watch the European premiere of ‘Strength by Numbers’.
But, it’s time to get some sleep, tomorrow it’s marathon day!

King of Dirt

The next day the sun had disappeared behind some clouds, so the race wasn’t as warm as the last couple of years. Not so much sweating this time. The trail was in a perfect condition. After the first climb to 1150 meters the first technical downhill section started. Nice to check your bikes kills! The total trail shows you the best of Lake Garda, but the parts to get to another section aren’t that spectacular. For the less trained biker it’s a perfect time to recover though.
The Specialized Enduro Ride on Monday was rainy, but the atmosphere was great. It was very crowded and everyone cheered the riders down on this very difficult track.

Specialized Enduro Ride

For our last ride we decided to ride the famous 601 but because the cablecar from Malcesine didn’t go to the top we decided to make it a real enduro ride. No cablecar, just climbing to 700 meter before we picked up the 601 downhill. Our sponsor ‘Supertrail Map‘ provided us with some cool maps from the area. On this map they indicate how technical the climbs and descents are by using different colors for each section. Our trail was orange, purple and black, all difficult downhill trails. The orange trail was nice and technical. Purple was a little harder, but on most parts we could stay on our bikes. Then the black sections… they were way too difficult for us! We had to get off our bikes to get down in one piece. But since the 601 is a classic trail, you just have to ride it when you’re near Lake Garda!
Just before we entered Torbole we took a look at the little bikepark, built with a 4-cross, trail courses and x-country trails. Nice to visit!

601

So, it was again a good week: nice trails, the weather was great, Italian food and a cool event. Next year? Sure!

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Maloja Store Munchen

This year, we decided to visit Munich on our way to the bike festival in Riva del Garda. On Maloja’s website we had already read this is where the Maloja flagstone can be found! Since we’re not unfamiliar with the brand and it’s fresh designs, our choice was easily made. Navigate directly towards the shop!

Enough choice for everyone

From the heart of the city’s center, it a 15 minute stroll before you’re right in front of the store window. They’re showing off the new collection in the window, so in we went. Stepping inside feels like coming home: a warm and cozy setting and walls decorated with big canvas pictures like the ones you find in the catalogue. And of course the whole Maloja collection can be found here, not to bad either! We immediately noticed a big expansion of the store compared to last year. A whole new area has been arranged at the back of the store, containing dressing rooms, sale items and a great new bar!

Home is where the heart is…..

We started talking to the store’s staff soon, and while enjoying a freshly brewed espresso we got to know them a little better. The day after the shop had planned a 3-year-anniversary party, and we enjoy a little party once in a while :-). We got there one day earlier, to bad for us we had to move on!.

We have obviously looked through the entire collection and bought ourselves some nice stuff. In case you’re not familiar with the brand – or in case you are – we definitely recommend a visit to the shop with it’s friendly staff, good espresso and a collection you might expect from Maloja. A wide range of bike and casual clothing with a fresh design you won’t find with too many other manufacturers.

And when you’re there; say hello to Britta and her team from us!

Amalienstraße 67
80799 München
Tel: +49 89 28 755 955

Opening hours:
Mo-Fr: 10:45 – 19:00
Sa:        10:45 – 18:00

Due to the hard weather conditions on the first and second event day, there was a slight change for the schedule. Big ease, when Vienna’s weather conditions on Sunday were acceptable for a great final. The absolute highlight of the ARGUS BIKE FESTIVAL on the Rathausplatz of Vienna saw plenty of big names, and in the end it was the contest-dominating Sams (Pilgrim and Reynolds) from Great Britain who took the podium places, joined by Andreu Lacondeguy with a convincing performance. The extreme high trick level on the generously constructed jumps was once again prove for the awesome progression freeride mountain biking saw in the last years. New faces like Canadian rider Matt MacDuff or the young French guard featuring riders like Louis Reboul or Antoine Bizet increase the expectations for the third season of the FMB World Tour.

Sam Pilgrim made absolutely clear, that he is the ultimate factor in the dirt and slopestyle disciplines at the moment. Already in his first run, that was not to be topped by any of the 30 finalists, he showed a backflip table at the step down, followed by a backflip no hand, a 360 tailwhip, completed with a 720, that brought him the highest score of the day.
Sam Reynolds was nearly on the same trick level asPilgrim, kicking a backflip at the step down, a backflip no hand, a flipwhipand finally a 360 tailwhip at the last obstacle, resulting in second place.
Big airtime lover Andreu Lacondeguy impressed the judges with a backflip from the step down, an extreme fat flipwhip, followed by a 360 flatspin at the third obstacle as well as a 360 tailwhip at the last jump.

The jinx of the weekend was Martin Söderström. After just releasing his wicked edit from the last weeks of his season’s preparations, you could expect him to place on the podium for sure. Unfortunately the Swedish trick machine crashed during practice when he tried a barspin to tailwhip. He concussed and had to get a few stitches, but was fine after all and should be back at the next tour stop in Switzerland.

The silver event in Vienna also created a new Panasonic best trick king: the young gun from France Antoine Bizet killed an amazing backflip no hand at the step down in his run, counting at the same time as best trick and brought him an extra 1,000 Euro of prize money.
5th placed Linus Sjöholm from Sweden was stoked about winning the wild card for the upcoming Red Bull Berg Line in mid of May. At the Vienna Air King he was the best-placed rider that was originally not invited to the FMB World Tour Gold event in Winterberg.

See here the final’s results from the VIENNA AIR KING 2012:

1. Sam Pilgrim (GBR, NS BIKES)
2. Sam Reynolds (GBR, POLYGON)
3. Andreu Lacondeguy (ESP, YT INDUSTRIES)
4. Szymon Godziek (POL, DARTMOOR BIKES)
5. Linus Sjöholm (SWE, YT INDUSTRIES)
6. Jakub Vencl (CZE, ROSE VERSAND)
7. Amir Kabbani (GER, MONGOOSE)
8. Loius Reboul (FRA, YT INDUSTRIES)
9. Thomas Genon (BEL, UMF VELO TEAM)
10. Patrick Leitner (AUT)
11. Lance McDermott (GBR, SARACEN BIKES)
12. Antoine Bizet (FRA, KONA)
13. Tomas Zejda (CZE, DARTMOOR BIKES)
14. Bartek Obukowicz (POL, NS BIKES)
15. Ray Samson (GBR)
16. Pavel Alekhin (RUS, HELLRIDE)
17. Simon Kirchmann (GER, BERGAMONT)
18. Marcin Rot (POL)
19. Blake Samson (GBR)
20. Bienvenido Aguado (ESP, YT INDUSTRIES)
21. Yannick Granieri (FRA, POLYGON)
22. Richard Fert (FRA)
23. Fred Austruy (FRA)
24. John Alm Högman (SWE, SCOTT)
25. Alfred Scholtze (AUT, UMF VELO TEAM)
26. Anton Thelander (SWE)
27. Ramon Hunziker (SUI, TREK)
28. Matt MacDuff (CAN)
29. Adrian Tell (NOR)
30. Romain Baghe (FRA)

For more information please visit the official homepage of the Vienna Air King

Vienna Air King on facebook

Who’s that figurine you notice every time at our Facebookpage or Instagram photo’s? Well, it’s our Chuck, better known as Chuckbuddies.

Chuckbuddies are just awesome! You can fully customize these guys. And they’re at their best in a snow- or skatepark. They’re able to perform tricks which are usually seen by pro-boarders. With magnets on their hands they grap rails, or a Red Bull can if you like…. But it’s airtime they like the most, and with some practice you can land them on their boards.

Show your favorite trick at your friends using the Chuckbuddies, or try it yourself. On the official website you can find drawings how to build your own Chuckbuddies snowpark.

Later this year the Chuckbuddies will be available as a pro-edition of your favorite boarder!

Hereby a movie with Chuck in a leading role!

In collaboration with MTB Verbier BeWicked offers you this beautiful trip to Verbier: 

MTB Verbier All-Inclusive Mountain bike Week

Stay an entire week in our comfortable chalet and make every day the most beautiful bike tours. Verbier and the surrounding valleys have much to offer  so a week is probably too short. That’s why many guests like to return several times and each time we are able to offer something new. Moreover, the area around Verbier is suitable for all levels. From novice to downhill mountain biker racers. There are always multiple guides available for everyone so we can offer an appropriate program during the week.

Dates:
From Saturday  July 21th till Saturday July 28th, 2012.

All Inclusive Price: € 785, -
Supplement single person room € 125, -

What is included:
- Accommodation in our comfortable chalet (double occupancy)
- Daily breakfast and lunch,
- 6 nights dinner with wine in our chalet
- Cake or snack after cycling
- Unlimited coffee, tea and lemonade,
- 5 days mentoring and coaching on the best trails
- Lift pass (Verbier only)
- Local transport in our minibus and bike trailer
- Help to set up and repair of your bike,
- Wash and maintenance of your bike,
- Enclosed bicycle parking,
- The most fantastic views in the Alps
- Advice on (GPS) routes as you want to ride without a guide.

What is not included:
- Transport to Switzerland
- Travel and accident insurance
- Lift pass outside Verbier (Pila, Chamonix, Crans Montana)
- 1 evening meal (usually on the rest day on Wednesday)
- Beer and soda (honesty bar, pay at the end of the trip)

What makes Verbier one of the best mountain biking destinations in the Alps?

Verbier has everything you as a mountain biker can dream of and can certainly compete with other well-known mountain biking destinations. Cross country riders will not get bored with the endless single track, grass and gravel paths through the most spectacular scenery, alpine meadows, forests, along mountain streams and hidden valleys where the chances are that you encounter no other bikers all day.

Because of the diversity of paths, the area is very suitable for all levels. The presence of the lifts and the dedication of our buses have the ability to skip big climbs. Even if you’re not a super climber you can still cover a larger area within your reach.

If you’re more a downhill biker you can do a single descent in altitude over 2000 meters over challenging rock and root paths. The cable car brings you up in no time so you can start your run over-and-over again.

Every day we make a choice for a new challenging route that fits the level of our participants.

By Verbier’s excellent location, we are a short drive from more famous destinations such as Chamonix, Crans Montana and the Aosta Valley in Italy. We offer you several weeks the possibility to create one or more days to let us guide you to destinations outside Verbier where we use a shuttle bus that is equipped to transport mountain bikes.

Our Accommodation in Verbier
Our chalets are quietly situated outside the center of Verbier. It is fully equipped and the gardens offers you  a view on the mountains and the most beautiful trails.

With 5 spacious rooms, each chalet suits for 10 people and features a spacious living room with fireplace, TV / DVD and wireless internet. In the garage the bikes are stored safely and there is sufficient space, both inside and outside, to maintenance your bike.Here you can use our workshop wash box .

Bed linen and towels are provided and the chalet is kept clean during the week by one of our employees. There is a washer and dryer.

The chalet is a stone’s throw away from the sports center. If you still have enough energy left you can you use the indoor and outdoor swimming pool, squash and tennis courts or the ice runway. The center of Verbier is located 5 minutes away, here you will find shops, bars and terraces.

Complete All-Inclusive
“Food is Fuel”

Food is “fuel” and we will make sure that you always have enough energy for challenging rides we have in store for you. We start the day with a full breakfast and our “biker’s lunch” in the form of a lunch ensures that the energy supply in the afternoon remains at level.

When you return to the chalet at the end of the afternoon you can relax with a cool drink and light snack to enjoy the view of snowy peaks and the often breathtaking sunset before you can enjoy a superb dinner.

Naturally the food is of excellent quality and we use fresh ingredients. You’ll find no standard pasta with tomato sauce  but we will ensure healthy, varied and surprising dishes accompanied by fine wines. If the weather permits, at least 1 BBQ will be offered.

Outside the three meals you can use unlimited tea and coffee. The fridge is always full with soft drinks and beer. What you drink you write it on a list and at the end of the week, these drinks should be payed.

Every day a breakfast will be provided. On Wednesday, the day of rest, no lunch and dinner are provided. This is the day-of for our chef and this gives you the opportunity to make your own program for the day and evening. On the “rest day” ,Wednesday, is the experience that everyone gives their own interpretation of the day and go hiking for example, a trip to Aosta in Italy or Chamonix in France, the Olympic Museum in Lausanne to visit or just relax at the chalet is or to the swimming pool.

Because there is no dinner that night in the chalet you don’t have to be back for a certain time and you can fully utilize the day. There are some nice restaurants in Verbier and we’ll give you some tips and recommendations.

We advise you to bring enough energy bars and sports drink in order to avoid problems while riding.

• Speeding up
• Taking obstacles
• Choose the best line
• Climb and Descent techniques

In the Netherlands we usually use the following locations: Drunense Duinen (near Tilburg), Nijmegen and Nuenen. Other locations in the Netherlands and Europe are upon request.

You can use your own bike or rent one from us. For the clinics throughout Europe we usually make it a 2-day clinic. There’s so much to learn because of the diversity of terrain.

Rough time-line for a beginner or advanced clinic:

• 09.30 meeting with coffee or tea
• 10.00 start clinic
• 12.00 end clinic

The clinics in the Netherlands will take place with a minimum of 6 participants. If you want to book a clinic and you don’t have 6 participants you can subscribe for one of the following dates:
- march 17th 2012 – MTB clinic advanced Drunense Duinen (Tilburg)

- october 27th 2012 – MTB clinic advanced Nijmegen

These two clinics will take place when the minimum of 6 individual participants is reached.

Prices:

- Technical Mountainbike Clinic – advanced – € 52,50 p.p. Mountain Bike and helmet included.

- If you bring your own mountain bike you’ll recieve a discount of € 15,00 per person

All clinics are available in the Netherlands & Belgium, training in Dutch or English. Upon request we also provide Mountainbike Training in Andorra, Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Spain. Contact us for locations and pricing.

BeWicked takes you to the kick-off of the mountainbike season at Lake Garda in Italy!!

From april 26th to april 30rd 2012, BeWicked will organise a mountainbiketrip to the bikefestival which will be held in Riva Del Garda. During this trip we’ll visit the bike expo with more then 100 companies which are big players in the bike industry. It’s possible to test your favorite bike before even buying one. The testtrails are just amazing! We’re going to ride the most beautifull trails and the highlight will be the Rocky Mountain bikemarathon or Specialized Enduro ride. If you’re in doubt about your ability to complete the marathon we’re going to help you to achieve your goals with a personal training plan. From 3 months before the startof the event, we will help you to be in the best shape possible! Nice or what?!?

Please be aware the training starts in the beginning of February. Please book your trip on time to have all the benefits!

What to expect during the bikefestival:

- The bike expo is open all days and you’re able to show new products or test some bikes. Lake Garda is one of the most beautifull bikespots in Europe with awesome trails to test your dreambike!

- The Specialized Enduro ride is a race for the Downhill, Freeride and Enduro riders amongs us. The race starts with a big climb to the start of the really difficult downhill. A bike with good suspension and lots of skills and courage is really needed. The Enduro ride will take place in the nearby town Torbole.

- There are Dirt Jump and 4X races and some cool demo’s.

- The Rocky Mountain Bike Marathon with distances from 27km till 110km.

What do we offer?

Day 1 (Thursday april 26th):
Arrival.
We’ll start with a local drink in the WindsBar in Torbole. In the evening we have a diner planned in a local restaurant. Before this you’ll be free to ride the trails or visit one of the many villages

Day 2 (Friday april 27th):
On this day the locals from GardaOnBike take you to the best trails in the area. You’ll visit trails that aren’t known by many people. The tours are for different levels. Let us know what you’re level is, so we can fit the perfect tour for you. For people who travel along you it’s also possible to join this tour.

Day 3 (Saturday april 28th):
On saturday the shuttle will takes us to the top of the Tremalzo. When we arrive we have to climb the last 150 meter ourselves. After that the long downhill from 1800 meters till the finish at Riva del Garda on 60 meter starts. You’ll learn the variety of terrain and get a good idea what to expect during the marathon. Bring your camera with you, the views are just stunning! It’s possible to ride the tour yourself (with GPS) or join the group. Our instructors wil help you all the way.

In the evening the 4-cross en dirtjump will be held, followed by the riders party at café La Paz. But beware, the marathon is the next day and the start is early!

Day 4 (Sunday april 29th):
Marathon day!! At 8 0′clock the marathon riders will start form Riva del Garda. The ultimate test to see how your fitness level and skills are. The Enduro riders are free this day. It’s possible to train for the Enduro ride. Or maybe test a bike? It’s up to you!

Day 5 (Monday april 30th):
Enduro day! Today is the day for the Enduro riders. It’s a very spectaculair race to join, but also to watch it. The start and finish will take place in Torbole. In the evening we’ll take a well deserved drink.

What is included?
- A training schedule for three months with 3 training days (2x Utrecht, 1x South Limburg) provided by Mountainbike Challenge. Option will be available by booking.

On site:
- Welcome drink
- Diner on the first day
- Full daytrip with the locals from GardaOnBike
- Shuttle service to the Tremalzo
- Starting fee for the Rocky Mountain Marathon or Specialized Enduro Ride
- Pasta party in the evening for the marathon (only marathon bikers)
- Goodiebag + T-Shirt Bikefestival
- A drink on the last day

Transport is not included. For this trip it’s possible to book a camping site in advance. This camping is based in Torbole, a 15 minute bike trip from Riva del Garda. It’s a small camping with basic but clean shower- and toilet facilities.

Date: april 26th till april 30th 2012

Where: Riva del Garda / Torbole, Lake Garda Italy

Price: € 350,- per person with training included / € 205,- per person without training.

Our team will be available for all your questions during this great trip!

Subject to change

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