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Luke sent through some photos taken around Melbourne over the last few days. Oh to be back at school where the summer holidays means out riding all day…
Luke at the Lilydale bowl
Luke at the Lilydale bowl
Luke at the Lilydale bowl
Luke at Hill 'n' Dale
Yesterday I went out to Lilydale skatepark where Luke and a few of his mates were riding. After coming off at the end of a no hander of the spine, on his second jump for the camera, he came back and gave me plenty of great shots. Here’s just a sample.
Luke backflipping out of the bow
Luke going bowl to bowl at Lilydale
Luke going bowl to bowl the other way at Lilydale
Barspin by Luke at Lilydale
Luke airing the bowl at Lilydale
Luke made the long drive up the road to the Border BMX club at Wodonga for the Victorian Open BMX Championships a couple of weekends ago. As many people do, he pulled out the 24″ cruisers as well and the 20″ even though he doesn’t race it often.
In the 20″ motos he managed three firsts, a second and a third which was pretty respectable. The quarter final was a bit more challenging after he hit the gate on the way out and managed to recover to take second. Another bad start in the final and was shut down in the pack. All was not lost though as a few ran wide in the first corner and up to fifth and then to fourth which he held until the finish line.
Luke’s cruiser race sounds a bit like the ones I used to race. In the final people were crashing everywhere and he managed another fourth place. Sometimes just staying upright pays off.
All in all a good weekend’s racing and a couple of 4V plates in two of the largest and most competitive classes is a great effort.
Luke Parker racing in the 2008 Victorian Open BMX Championships
If you haven’t picked up issue 7 of Rebelyell BMX Magazine then head out to your local newsagent and check out the photos from the recent VIP Party at Rampfest in Melbourne. There’s also a couple of shots of RSABOUT team rider Andrew Gul, although this was just before he signed on. A huge nothing over the spine and also a superman over the same spine.
Rebelyell BMX Magazine
I’ve known Luke for a while now through the Eastfield BMX club and was always impressed with his racing. Only recently I became aware how much style he has on the dirt jumps and skateparks. Therefore I’m happy to announce that Luke is the newest member on the RSABOUT BMX team.
More about Luke soon, so as an introduction, here he is at Camberwell skatepark in Victoria.
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Apologies for the delay in announcing that RSABOUT products are now available in the shop at Rampfest in Melbourne, Victoria. If you haven’t heard about Rampfest it is a huge indoor skatepark with so many lines you will just sit there working out what to try first. Add a foam pit and resi to the mix and great for busting out those new ideas without putting the body on the line straight away.
More details about Rampfest at their website so head on over the Rampfest for more information.
It is taking a while to find the right people for the rsabout team and I’m pleased to say we have the first rider on board. Andrew Gul made it official yesterday. Andrew is a Melbourne local and also rides for the Mongoose Australian team. Look out for more of Andrew very soon.
In the interim, here’s a few of photos from the recent CX Games in China where he took out first place in the park event. Great stuff.
Andrew and his good mate, inline skater RASTA
Mark, Nic and I hit up the Lilydale skatepark for an hour or so and managed to snap off a few photos. No injuries and I managed to only drop the bike once I think.
It all started back in November 2005 with the first Australian Vintage BMX gathering and after trips to Terrigal and the Gold Coast it is back in Melbourne with the 4th Australia Vintage BMX gathering for all the old school BMXers. The first one had a good turn out with most people getting to put names with faces for the first time. It’s now to the point that these gatherings are a chance to catch up with friends made over the years, show a few new (well old) BMXs and generally have a great time. Saturday afternoon at the Knox BMX track and see the flyer for more details.
