Flatark BMX contest Kobe Japan

Good things come to those who wait and since Im the slowest blogger in existence Im sure you will enjoy my story about the one time I visited JAPAN for a BMX contest:)

From before BMX Ive had my eye on Japan. At age 8 I decided firmly that I wanted to become a Ninja and had seen the movie "American Ninja" so I knew anything was possible haha. This trip was one of the greatest experiences of my life and I can't thank enough Naoya, Hiroshi, Takuma, Ucchie, Alex, Matthias, and so many others who made this trip so amazing!

I visited Toyko and stayed with Takuma for a day. We had a fun session with Hiroshi next to the bike/skate park, visited Decade shop, walked all around like tourists, then drove 8 hours along with 2 van loads of other bmx dudes. (mostly Japanese:) I reunited with the homies Alex Jumelin and Matthias Dandois and we set up in a super nice apartment in Kobe while we prepared for the Flatark contest several days away. We moved to a ridiculously nice hotel next to the contest venue for the weekend, all of which was paid for by the contest:) As far as the contest goes I made several mistakes and that will never get me into a final in the pro class with the level so high. Im training this winter and will be back for Toronto 100% more prepared for epic battle! Huge shout out to Spaceark bike shop and BMX school. Its so inspiring to see whats going on there!

Enjoy a few photos from my trip to Japan! Peace and Love!

Voodoo Jam New Orleans 2013

The good times keep on rolling after almost 2 weeks home i headed off again to the sweaty, sticky, humid New Orleans for BMX Flatland's biggest contest ever in the USA. The Pro class was stacked with almost 40 riders from 14 different countries and the AM class maxed out at 25. The level at this contest was as high as ever with some of the best riders from all over the world throwing their hardest tricks at each other in efforts to walk away crowned the 2013 Voodoo Jam Champion. In the end it was Tsutomu Kitayama from Japan edging out his countryman Hiro Morizaki with a lethal level of BMX Flat as the entire building screamed, yelled, and cheered the final riders on. I suffered a heel injury a few days prior to the contest and struggled through my qualifying run leaving me short of the final event but the week I spent hanging out, riding, and partying with some amazing people was epic. Big shout out to Alex, Elodie, Nathan, and Gabin Jumelin for welcoming 6 smelly BMX dudes into their home for a week and the homies (Jermey, Matthias, Bert, Moya, and Paul) who filled my days with laughter and good times. Also to all of the riders supporting and most of all thank you Scott O'brien for making all of this possible. Voodoo Jam 2013 was a smashing success for BMX Flatland, see you guys again next year!