Heard this one swirlin’ through the rumour mill during the mass sponsor-droppings earlier in the year and I’m stoked to see it’s official. Shawn Franz, local unstoppable (non-REPSET-sticker-flying) shredder, made an appearance on the Tenpack blog earlier today showing off his new WeThePeople build.
It’s that time of year again. Due to some random dude poaching our date, and then cancelling (no surprise there, really), we’ve had to push the date back by a month.
Better late than never, though.
June 3rd, Skatepark West, 1PM. You all know the drill.
All the classics are back. BBQ, Gnarbar, footdown, prizes for shredders, and a few more surprises. Be there.
There will also be a special surprise event with an entry fee of $2.
Exclusively sponsored by the good folks at TENPACK.
Where do you start when you want to describe Greg Henry? He’s definitely one of a kind. Endlessly quotable and impressively obscene. I’ve been a witness to a few unmentionable activities in affiliation with Greg, and while the stories stay in the vault his alpha status goes public. This is one of BMXFU’s finest. Fueled by Vitamin G and who-knows-what-else. Enjoy.
This has been in the works all summer, and although it hasn’t been exactly a secret it still comes as a surprise that it’s out and ready to go already. Also, they’re free. This should be good, as the Tenpack Distribution team is full of some of the most insane Canadians in the business.
You can grab one this weekend at Toronto BMX Jam from the Core booth, free of charge.
Also, here’s some more photos of some other independent type shit you’ll be able to find throughout the weekend.
Tenpack opened up their Facebook page to let regular people ask Luke Santucci some questions and he recently fielded the answers for the Tenpack blog. Hit that link up to check them out, and keep reading below for some extra ones from me that Harley so foolishly skipped over in the Tenpack edition.
My stance on Montreal changed slightly after receiving an insane ticket for public drunkeness. Has your stance on the city changed since getting beat up by a girl?
Nah, not at all. I love montreal and can’t wait to go back. It’s definitely a place I could see myself living. And I didn’t get beat up, the bitch sucker punched me in the eye from behind, gave me a pretty sweet black eye for a bit.
Do you have any advice for aspiring urban tent dwellers?
If you need to make a room in an otherwise overpopulated house, just set up a tent and put a couch in it. Instant room.
What’s the grimiest thing you’ve ever witnessed on a Tenpack trip?
I don’t think I should say, and I’m not going to. I’m just amazed that it even happened. haha.
Do you feel that Tenpack chose you to film on many of their trips this year because they prefer you behind the lens rather than in front of it?
I’m not sure why they chose me to film but I’m glad they did. It’s all good either way I’m comfortable on both sides of the lens.
How deece is Greg Henry? A certified pimp. If you’ve met Greg you know the Q&A is hilarious to make sure you check out his interview / bike check over on Tenpack.
What’s up with brakes and steel pedals?
The brakes are for when I’m doubling a couple honeys on my four pegs and I wanna stay in control. Steel pedals are ballin’ ’cause they cost more.
What’s the dirtiest place you’ve partied? (Eric Marshall)
I love Winnipeg.
Miss this spot. Check out the homie Wayne Hartman doin’ it at the warehouse. Nic Zilinski put this together, so don’t get mad at me about a slow mo’d flyout whip.
Why would you do this? via Tenpack.
Corey Dewey just got put on a paycheque. via Tenpack.
It’s a contest, I have absolutely nothing witty to say about this. Tons of rad riding from the contest in Montreal.