Sweet

Pretty stoked on this little vid of Ashley Charles from WTP. Also check out the pics of Linos WTP frame they were nice enough to hook him up with looks pretty sweet.

wethepeople : Ashley Charles : videorama from wethepeoplebikeco on Vimeo.

New stuff

Got a shipment of Fly stuff in the other day. Ruben tires in 2.25 and 2.20, front hubs, front rims the tires never seem to last very long some come grab a set while you can.

Mike Aitken Leaves Hospital On His Own Two Feet

Given that he nearly died, nobody thought Mike Aitken would leave the hospital this early - not even Mike. "I can't believe it to tell you the truth," he said.

On October 5th, world renowned BMX rider Mike Aitken, was shooting a video in Pennsylvania when during a bike jump, he fell on his face and suffered a serious head injury. Mike was in a coma for days. His wife Trista flew to Pennsylvania thinking he'd be okay. When she got there, she realized he'd suffered a brain injury and there were no assurances he'd survive.

Mike improved fast once he was moved to the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. "They say they've never seen anyone progress this fast. They're so proud of him," said Trista.

After intense therapy and an intense will to get better, Mike walked out of the Hospital on Thursday. With his family in tow, he limped slightly, but couldn't stop smiling. Mike says he doesn't have full control of the limbs on the right side of his body.

When asked if he'd ride a bike again, he said "I'm going to ride again. But with a helmet,", he said. Mike admits before the accident he never considered wearing a helmet. "But now that this happened, you almost have to. There's no way you can get around not wearing a helmet. You almost die? Come on. You have to wear a helmet."

Mike says although he doesn't remember the accident, or days after, he does remember the moment when he saw his 2 year-old son Owen. "It opened my eyes. 'What are the things I really care about?' those are the things I care about. My wife and my little boy."

Mike says he is grateful to the many fans all around the world who sent him well wishes through his website and who also sent donations. Because of his profession, Mike can't get health insurance and now has steep medical bills. Of his fans he says "I feel blessed. Each one of them I feel I owe something to."

As Mike walked out of the hospital, about 20 friends cheered him on. Mike says he hopes to get back on a bike in the spring. For now, he'll enjoy his time with his wife and son.

If you want to learn more about mike's progress or make a donation, go to Mike's website at www.mikeaitken.com.

Wicked Jam

December 04, 2008 WICKED JAM
Small format change, by request from people that can't make it to am qualifiers on Friday, we will be doing a last chance qualifier on Saturday, see the info below.
This is the Rye Airfield Wicked JAM - Pro-Am BMX Comp! It's happening the first weekend in December which is the 4, 5, 6, and 7th.

ITINERARY & INFO Thursday December 4th – registration 3-9, BMX only session 9-midnight (open to everybody)

Friday December 5th – registration 3-9, Am prelims start at 6pm, 9-midnight Pro & Rye team riders only BMX session (sorry but unless you are in the pro division you can't ride)

Saturday December 6th – registration 9-3, Last Chance Qualifier for Ams at 11am (for any that did not make it in on Friday or could not show up until Saturday); Am semis at 12pm, Am Finals 3pm, Pro Prelims 4pm, 9pm-midnight – Pro & Rye team riders only session

Sunday December 7th – Groms 12&under 11am, Pro semis 12-2, Pro finals 3pm, Party/Awards off-site 6pm or so.

We will be providing a great selection of food (Thanks to the moms!) for the pros on Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner both days plus in between. If anything, bring a healthy appetite.

There will also be a bike check and possibly a massage room if the local college can come through with the students.

If you can do an autograph session on Saturday let us know, the local media is looking for some people to talk to as well so the same goes there.

Prizes will include a minimum of $10,000 cash with a guarantee of $500 for each pro finalist, plus bonuses for 1st through 10th place, $500 to the best placed New Englander (gotta live here), $500 best trick and $500 for the best run without a tailwhip (not necessarily the winning run, just whoever can pull a run without a tailwhip).

Ams will be vying for a pile of prizes pulled together by the crew at Staff BMX (Thanks Kevin).

Sponsors include - Rye Airfield, Staff BMX, Vital BMX, POC Helmets & Armor, Kink Bike Co, Primo, Volume, MirraCo, The format will include an intro run for each rider, followed by a jam session then each rider gets a final run.

Entry is $25 for groms, $50 for ams, $75 for pros and includes riding for the 4 days of the event. Pros will have their own lounge and bike check area, plus other amenities as they are confirmed. Spectators are $5 unless they bought a session pass that day.

If you need a hotel, check the list on www.ryeairfield.com and look at the events calendar section.) Just go out and spread the word now, there are tons of hotel rooms to crash in and three airports within an hour. Check VitalBMX.com often for the latest updates.
If you would like more information about the event please call Beau Lambert, sponsorship opportunities are available. 603.964.2800 x16 or e-mail him at beau@ryeairfield.com.

Trails

Had probably the last 10 pack session of the year the other day was pretty fun check out the few snaps Party Marty got.

PROPS ISSUE 70 COME AND GET IT LADIES

SCOTTY D, CLINT REYNOLDS, B HUNT, AND MATTY MUELLER.

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