[t1maglio]

... for indoor bmx!

So my buddy, Josh Coplan, was partaking in a race last weekend so the wife and I went over to check it out. The track looked like so much fun, craving dirt in a bad way right now. Oh well, I'm not craving guys shutting down in front of me as I pedal at a jump, or getting pimped, cut off, or what not, but the dirt, very appealing.

Anyway, most of the footage is of the Expert class and the "BS" race (28 and over, open class and wheel size). Nothing to fancy but it gave me more of an opportunity to play with my camera, not to mention its fun to watch Josh race (he is the guy in a red and white jersey and blue jeans).

Enjoy! (and let the video load completely if you have a slower connection, the start and stop sorta ruins it if it has to stop and load)

http://www.vimeo.com/2912621

 

[JGill]

Awesome, brings back memories! What song did you use??

 

[IH8Rice]

that song made me want to punch my imaginary wife.

 

[don]

Snapcase is the band but have no clue which song although I'm pretty sure it's been in a Square One video.

Great vid BTW - really good edit and vid capture. It brought back some memories of the indoor track I raced on back in the 80's in Northampton, MA - same exact berm and straights layout - our jumps weren't that rad back then. Just hearing the beeps of starting gate gets me fired up and I automatically snap my hands forward just sitting here

I have to commend the setup - they fit a lot of track into a small space and props to you bro Josh - looked like he was riding good.

 

[t1maglio]

Snapcase - Zombie Prescription

You probably caught in back in the day in the "Anthem - Home of the Brave" video. Wife punching or not I love that song (and the video).

Thanks for the comments guys, glad you liked it. I haven't raced BMX in a good 7+ years but I agree, good memories.

 

[aeffertz]

Nice. I liked the beginning and end the most, though.

 

[pete10141748]

Nice vid mate, that looks like a nice track for a small space.

Make me want to call in sick and go buy my new bike right this second! lol

 

[t1maglio]

Nice. I liked the beginning and end the most, though.

Ya, working on getting a little artsy

Thanks, again. Pete, I think today is the perfect day to take off!

 

[Mr Tiles]

man, that looks fun!

 

[JGill]

Think it's about time for a 24 cruiser build.....

 

[Beast]

Think it's about time for a 24 cruiser build.....

Nah. If you want some real competition, it's got to be a 20".

 

[t1maglio]

There are definitely more good 20" riders, but there are a couple rippers in the cruiser class (at least up here).

 

[cmc]

Snapcase - Zombie Prescription

You probably caught in back in the day in the "Anthem - Home of the Brave" video. Wife punching or not I love that song (and the video).

Thanks for the comments guys, glad you liked it. I haven't raced BMX in a good 7+ years but I agree, good memories.

the original Snapcase guitarist, Scott Dressler, is now an economics professor, and used to live in austin and was good friends with one of my buddies.

 

[grom-dom]

damn i wish my teacher listened to snapcase!

 

[t1maglio]

Lol, my students teacher listens to Snapcase.

 

[fortyonethirty]

Might be racing Walworth again this weekend coming up (2/8), interested?

CP

 

[t1maglio]

I was going to check out a big comp in Madison, maybe you should do that instead of race I'll let you know if that changes. (4seasons milwaukee on Saturday, 4seasons madison on Sunday if your around).

And tax returns are coming, maybe we can work something out with that for Rays.