Country Clubbin'

Pegasus

2012-01-25T18:39:00.000-08:00

The extended country clubbin' family gets their grind on. Would anyone else think it would be funny to see a dad coaching his son on how to icepick grind, rather than throw a football? I would. Andrew Gobbo and Kurt Russell.

Stolen Bikes - Kurt Russell 2012 from Stolen BMX on Vimeo.

Linked-in

2012-01-23T14:06:00.000-08:00

More links than a sausage factory, nyeah! No, we didn't get a Linkedin page, but the links on the right hand side of the page have been updated for 2012. If you feel like you're blog/site/tumblr/shittr has been left out, feel free to contact me. I added 2hip bikes and Familiar Strange, sadly removed SJBMX, and divided Scott and Tom's Ride the Sky into Berm Warfare and Stronghold BMX. Check it out. Other than that, check out some Peninsula shredding as well as the Sasquatch Canyon section from Caliwumpus. I still can't get over the Passion of the Murph. Might have to dig for that video soon. Oh wait, here it is.

Sasquatch Canyon Wumpus Mix Section from Brandon Eckles on Vimeo.

Washing Ashore

2012-01-21T08:46:00.000-08:00

The rain finally made an appearance and it looks like it will be a frequent visitor for a little bit. Although cabin fever can be a pain, I'm came across some things on the internet that made me eager for a break in the wetness, but content with staying in my abode. As of this post, the sun is poking out, so enjoy the links and what you do!

Ian Bengochea Bio from Валерич on Vimeo.

More BMX Videos

And some reading material:

Joe Rich

James Meliota

Mike Hernandez - Sorry Mike, I'll get a link on the side as soon as I remember Kurt's e-mail address!

We're Back...

2012-01-12T19:42:00.000-08:00

Much like Chichi, Country Club was lurking in the cuts for a bit. But we're back. Not only am I psyched on NBC Thursday's amazing line up (30 Rock, Parks and Rec, the Office, and Up All Night), I'm also psyched on getting my computer back from a near fatal logicboard malfunction. And since it's been so long without an update, here's a video of Eric Mesta back in the saddle, doing it for a program called Crux Division!

3 is the Magic Number

2011-12-11T11:21:00.000-08:00

3 for $5, 3 sides to a triangle, and a little over three minutes of shredding from Kurt and I. This was probably the most fun filming I've had out of all the Country Clubbin' video projects, so I hope you all enjoy it! Thanks to everyone who helped us film too!

Kurt Siever and Andy Maguire from Andy Maguire on Vimeo.

Don't Snore-a on Sonora

2011-12-06T19:05:00.000-08:00

Exclusive Country Club member Pat Leahy demonstrates how BMX is rad and how sweet loc'd out videos are flying under the radar as a result of SJBMX's power down. Take notes boys, below is 100% BMX!

Two Headed Dog from Pat Leahy on Vimeo.

If you look closely, you might catch a whiff of your favorite blogger being saucy in the Big Apple. And no, I'm not talking about Jackson Allen.

Gnarvest Season from Trannytown

2011-11-03T10:28:00.000-07:00

Tristan is one of my favorite riders to watch at the moment. And Devon Smillie killed Santa Cruz.

The Haunt for Shred October 2

2011-11-01T19:46:00.000-07:00

A couple of familiar gags, a few new characters, and the underlining plot of shredding make this a bone(chilling)-ified Halloween sequel. Although it might be lacking an 80 foot dead whale, it still contains some good clips from a pretty solid day of riding. All it claimed was a pedal, two stem bolts, and the integrity of the original, which you can view below!

Happy Halloween 2011!

2011-10-31T10:33:00.000-07:00

We usually forget birthdays, dates for jams, and plenty more relevant events that generally effect the Clubbin' brethren. But today, I'd like to wish everybody a happy Halloween. Halloween is a good holiday; not my favorite holiday, but it's still fun after all these years. Especially since I'm psyched on the crew, the costume, and the near future. Cheers! Also, thanks to Nathan, Jackson, Crazy Chris, and everyone who came out on Saturday that made for an awesome Fun Spot jam. Blew my expectations away for sure.

Make sure to check this link too, for a glimpse of the new FBM video. Should be rad, and a premiere is in the works too...

Boo There...

2011-10-28T19:14:00.000-07:00

...or boo square. The fun starts at noon, and there will be pizza, shredding, prizes, and costumes. Get into the spirit; the haunted spirit! I know there are a bunch of hungry ass kids out there, so make sure you bring a non-perishable food item for an entry fee. See you there, homies!

Speaking of homies, here are some vids from the Country Clubbin' extended family. Take a look!

Anthony Ayala- Me Myself And Eastcounty BMX from Anthony Ayala on Vimeo.

Random Edit Dos from derek on Vimeo.

Road trip to Reno anyone?

Where's the Beach, Bro? Volume 2

2011-09-26T20:10:00.000-07:00

Summer's a wrap, the kooks are staying over the hill, but the shredding still persists. Rode bikes with a lot of cool people from other lands but also kept it regular with the boys. Throw on some sunscreen and take a look!

Race Day

2011-09-23T13:47:00.000-07:00

So I had a chance to go out to Laguna Seca and drive the formula cars for the day, definitely one of the most fun/scary days ever.

2011-09-12T13:09:00.000-07:00

After seeing the below Alex Jones post i needed to bring this to light. One of the funniest people in the worl, Joey Diaz, going off on live radio - so awesome

It's Really Been Ten Years?

2011-09-11T22:30:00.000-07:00

With the ten year anniversary of 9/11 upon us today, I can't help but think of Alex Jones. Nut-case, genius, professional wrestler? He's fighting the New World Order, wherever and whomever that may be. And for those who are not too familiar (myself included), I thought this rant was worth a watch.

2:03 turn us into slugs? Kurt and I are in trouble. Is it a coincidence I found this scene on display at the hot bed of all slugs, the UCSC bookstore? The conspiracies are out there!

Mike Jonas / Defgrip edit from Defgrip on Vimeo.

Jonas rides like Magellan, and I don't mean the one who's sponsored by Sunday.

This cat is thinking "Duh Wevowution will not be tewevised!" Happy birthday's to Kurt and Kelly!

Beast Coast Vacation

2011-08-30T17:57:00.000-07:00

Right after Jarrod and Sarah's wedding, Janelle and I headed to the east coast for about two weeks. Visited family, stayed on lake house, and went to New York for the first time. So here's some photographic and video evidence that I am not lying. Don't forget to check the posts below, as this is a pretty big cluster of updates.

Ducks right by our doorstep

This was the lakehouse we stayed at. Warm water and kayaking a few yards away from the front door

I have a problem with these credentials...

Not as much as I have a problem with iced tea giving you four eyes

Mister Best Ice Cream, home of the double Merlin's wizard sleeve

Where Andre the Giant dares.

I thought this MTA subway parody was awesome. Shredminders

Chicken and waffles in Harlem, at the famous Amy Ruth's.

Sick spot in Queens, thanks for the directions Cisco!

5Pointz is a famous graffiti spot in Queens. I think it might be closing down soon, but it was an awesome spot to chill and soak in the culture surrounding the area.

May the vacation be with you!

I don't know why I haven't seen this on TCU, but I'm a fan of New York street riding... and the pizza!

Muscle Melons

2011-08-30T17:44:00.000-07:00

My girlfriend is an editing mastermind and hobo heartbreaker.

Also, congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Jarrod and Sarah Allen. Unfortunately I don't have any pictures of the happy couple, but in the theme of Janelle, here's this gem...

Boris Scoffone

2011-08-30T17:41:00.000-07:00

In Mother Russia, bike rides you! Does anybody else get strangely nostalgic about Steve-o from this video? He may or may not have clips in Where's the Beach Bro, vol 2 if you're lucky.

Антик - УРОДЫ (2009) from У.Р.Д.ы on Vimeo.

Joe Rich Bike Check

2011-08-08T11:23:00.000-07:00

I sent a pair of forks out to Joe for his sweet new ride, check it out, Im sure this thing will be properly inverted on some hip eventually.

no comment on my inability to match the fork legs to the crown. Austin trip this winter anyone?

2011-08-05T08:16:00.001-07:00

another down

2011-08-04T11:31:00.000-07:00

Kelly 'K-bone' Costello had his bike stolen out in the boonies of Indiana last night and is returning to Santa Cruz for the winter, round up the parts boys K-bone is trying to shred.

Where your helmet?

2011-07-29T10:56:00.000-07:00

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Bourne-Blog-Inside-Easton-Hockey-8217-s-helmet?urn=nhl-wp9855

Little article on where i spend my days, I like this response to the article:

"So, basically, what you're saying is that you went to Santa Cruz for the weather and beaches, and then jotted off to Easton for a couple hours so you could write the whole vacation off as a work-related expense."

Sword Check

2011-07-19T13:21:00.000-07:00

Zoom

The Good, the Bad, and the Battered

2011-07-14T13:35:00.000-07:00

San Diego shredder and all-around scumbag Anthony Ayala sending it, seen on Roll Mexican. Dude knows how to ride and party, while at the same time impressing your girlfriend with respectful manners.

In the words of former Governor of the State of California, "IT'S NOT A TUMAH!" Rolled my ankle the other day, so I've been trying to take it easy. Injuries are no fun during the summer, just ask Santa Cruz shredders Kenny Perry (broken leg), Dusty Samson (freshly torn ACL), Ryan Finn (I forgot, but he did get hurt again) and Jackson Allen (recovering from a pulled hamstring). I almost feel like we need a "Get Well Soon" page, but that would be a little fruity. Bear-force 1 was enough. Anyways, be careful out there, and keep shredding.

Burb Bangers

2011-07-11T14:31:00.000-07:00

Two spots down memory lane in San Mateo from a short trip Murph and I embarked upon. Plus a sick ass Space Jam song.

Where's the Beach, Bro?

2011-06-23T22:11:00.000-07:00

It's been awhile, but summer is here and the camera has been rolling. Speaking of cameras rolling, below is Mike hanging by a promotion for his new upcoming movie. Enjoy boys!

2011-06-08T10:18:00.001-07:00

2011-05-31T08:20:00.000-07:00

Brohn Danzig and Other Great Hits!

2011-05-10T07:09:00.000-07:00

Shannon Doherty shreds BMX

The squiggle in the middle of the picture is a snake in our job site bathroom.

Osiris Shoes - Ryan Nyquist & Arik Elstran in Milwaukee from Osiris BMX on Vimeo.

Mike Fuckin' Tag

2011-04-21T10:58:00.000-07:00

I am thoroughly bummed that Mike Tag, one of my all-time favorite riders, was diagnosed with Lymphoma. I never met Mr. Tagliavento personally, but I grew up admiring his no bull shit General Sherman style of street destruction. You can read about this shitty news here, and make a donation here. Bad news for sure, but hopefully we can see him destroy this with the same ferocity as he would a 30 stair kinked handrail.

What Lurks in the Shadows...

2011-04-15T06:16:00.000-07:00

Nice Guy, Mean Streets from jackson allen on Vimeo.

Jackson and I enjoying the nightlife. As long as Van Halen doesn't order a cease and desist like he did for Van Homan, we're golden. Happy Friday, and don't let the tax man get you down!

Sun is back

2011-04-04T13:07:00.000-07:00

Even the homeless gotta get "pitted"

If a Tree Falls and Nobody is Around...

2011-03-24T09:54:00.001-07:00

...it still makes a sound and fucks up your girlfriend's car. Boom!

Since the weather sucks right now, you might as well sit back, watch this RideBMX classic, and wish for dryer days.

RideBMX - Through The Lens from scott marceau on Vimeo.

Santa Barbarians

2011-03-22T13:07:00.000-07:00

This will be good.

SANTA BARBARIANS the Quest for the HOLY RAIL from Alex Raban on Vimeo.

Santa Barbara Snail tracks

2011-03-18T13:08:00.000-07:00

I think it's a good thing when your boss is comfortable enough around you to tell you stories of when he used to do PCP and drive around Los Angeles yelling at people and "Winning!"

anyways, I am going to retrieve the package tomorrow

Everyone go eat something raw!

Anyone want to let me barrow their car tomorrow (i will trade you my truck)? My truck doesn't have the know-how to gt over HWY17 - hit me up - I'll just be calling all of you if you dont

Southwest Showdown

2011-03-13T09:22:00.000-07:00

Go to BNQT.com for more videos.

Damn Jake! Talk about an homage to Chris Toth with big kinked rails (that he rode in Ride "Through the Lense" and gnarly falls. Second installment of the Solid Roadtrip by Beerman. Click here if you missed the first.

In other news, Jackson, Anthony, Murph, and I will be meeting with hand-planting wizard, Ryan Fowler, in Austin, Texas. Can you dig it?

Surfs Up Faggots!

2011-03-11T16:54:00.000-08:00

someone should surfed into the harbor

Lil John Dusty Sampson and the Eastside Boys

2011-03-07T19:50:00.000-08:00

Good shit boys, totally dug the vibes to this cruising jam! Definitely much made me a believer in Go-Pros. Alright boys, next time throw in some homegrown back-alley porn to impress the midwest, then we'll be solid.
Other things to be stoked on: Fleetwood Mac channel on Pandora.

Gotta Keep Ya Shred Up

2011-03-06T09:51:00.000-08:00

Ride At Your Own Risk from Mike Novelli on Vimeo.

Bikes v. Skateparks has never really been an issue for me because I grew up riding without a local park. The one I frequented the most was probably Vans before it closed down, and come to think of it, having a skatepark in a mall is a little weird and creepy, especially in light of this. I guess there was Greer and Alameda, but both were far enough out of the way to make me look elsewhere for more accessible places to ride. Caltrans was our little portal that took us throughout the Bay Area Peninsula, in search of new spots to ride and adventures to be had. It's funny for me to think back at how Millbrae or downtown San Jose seemed like Barcelona in terms of being untapped and new places for shredding; in reality they were no more than thirty minutes away by car. Needless to say, I've rolled with a bravado that I'll still be riding just as much even if skateparks didn't exist.

Yet as I get older, I'm realizing that it's really not okay to just roll up to a school yard, play ground, government building, etc. and act like it's okay because you're just doing bike tricks. People still get uncomfortable seeing a grown up thrashing around town on a 20 inch, despite how mainstream BMX has become. As a cop or security guard is running your information, every year it becomes harder for me to tell them with an honest face "Whoops, I didn't know I wasn't supposed to be here." But as the years of participation pile up, it seems that inevitably the risks do too, and I'm not just talking about injuries. Unfortunately, I find that I'm not listening to nearly as much Rancid compared to my earlier days enough to say "Fuck it," and move on.

Anyways, I was really surprised to watch this documentary and see city workers who don't ride actually understand how the current treatment of public skateparks is dumb and unfair for bikes. I really enjoyed the comparison of maintenance fees between a skatepark and a baseball field, not to mention how they showed how skateparks are treated as revenue generators at the cost of the participants. Perhaps this is just my opinion, but it also seemed to open the argument that current policing of skateparks are a way to penalize participants for deviating from more traditional team/competitive sports and label them as outcasts. Most impressive of all was the fact that this well put together documentary sprang from the same land who produced this. Anyways, keep ya shred up player!

Edited with IDas

2011-03-02T11:12:00.000-08:00

iDirtSquared from ybrik on Vimeo.

Shredding from some San Diego connects, featuring Dirtdirt, Ybrik, Shady Jake, Skummy bears, and San Diego's best kept secret. Lots of Tito shots, the pugly Otis. I'm diggin the warm looking weather down there.

Turkish Star Wars

2011-02-25T12:11:00.000-08:00

I'm pretty sure this is the by-product of Kelly editing his flip-cam footage on acid, sans the nudity.

fuckin tits...

2011-02-23T22:12:00.000-08:00

random clips from the past few months..

2011-02-22T01:50:00.000-08:00

Dirt Packer!

2011-02-21T11:35:00.000-08:00

Of course the Santa Cruz boys got a sneak peak of this on Saturday, but here's a project that Mike and Jackson have been working on via The Least Most. With more tabletops than a high school cafeteria and whirlwind speed that will surely knock your reservoir tip beanie straight off, this edit came out rad. A true legend has left his mark upon Santa Cruz. Hell yeah, Mike! Full interview and pictures HERE!!!

2011-02-19T14:37:00.001-08:00

What the fuck it gets harder to remember my log on for this site every time. anyways, here's a video I've had on a disk forever and finally figured out how to rip it. I think it's footage from about 16, good ol' days. 909bro

side note - I got to sit down with the colorado avalanche at work yesterday, immediately reconfirming the fact that I dont give a damn about hockey.

Untitled from kurtsiever on Vimeo.

Shaboobalaboopie

2011-02-19T09:34:00.000-08:00

Old Timmy informed me about this gallery Cubby shot for ESPN. It's like a sweet dude flip book! Check it out here. Cubby also took a pretty digger the other day, so let's be careful and wish him the best.

It's Pat!

2011-02-16T10:57:00.000-08:00

Are you a brotha or a sista? I'm an only child! The Senator of Sonora delivering a solid edit that finally made its way to the interwebz. Pat is currently bikeless, so kick down some parts to this fool if you got 'em.

Untitled from Pat Leahy on Vimeo.

This video is fucking sick too, made by Pat as well. Sonora life, barspin to low-cash fuf on the hitchin' post!

Untitled from Pat Leahy on Vimeo.

Monday, Money, Mesta

2011-02-14T11:52:00.000-08:00

So it's finally winter again, and what better way to celebrate this morose Monday by updating this morose blog.

There were so many empty cans that didn't make it to the recycle bin on Friday, that Country Clubbin' decided to really give back to the homeless community. Partially inspired by this, while also a response to our government's reluctance to invest itself in social relief programs. Viva la Country Clubbin!'

Mesta, Mesta from Eric Mesta on Vimeo.

Also, I know Budman is out of town, so I feel somewhat obligated to rep the loc's from around the way. Here, Eric Mesta demonstrates the almost forgotten art of the feeble grind and shreds some Peninsula spots that certainly take me back a day or two. Good stuff!

Macho Man Monday!

2011-01-31T19:20:00.001-08:00

Murph and his friends brought this to my attention. A great way to start the week. I think Randy actually works with me. If not, his legacy is certainly felt.

Sasquatch Country

2011-01-29T12:56:00.000-08:00

Like usual, we're a little late getting the hot new business up on this here blog channel. We are very proud of Jackson for locking it in on the FBM flow bro team. Get psyched on this:

Jackson Allen- welcome to FBM from FBM BMX on Vimeo.

Then be psyched on this:

hidden trail footage

2011-01-04T15:32:00.000-08:00

secret test run by jackson at the new spot

Happy New Year!

2010-12-31T11:38:00.000-08:00

With this one being especially close to my heart with the decriminalization of a certain left handed tobacco at midnight.

Merry Quistmas

2010-12-29T02:50:00.000-08:00

Quist Quest Fest Trailer - More BMX Videos

In 24 hours, I will be waking up to start my journey back to California. And by journey, I mean a quick 2 hour flight that leaves at 6:30am. I only bring this up because I'm excited to be home and re-united with my favorite bmx knuckleheads (as said in a Charles Barkley voice). Here's the trailer for Quist Quest, I heard some gnarly shit went down and should be a good watch on Friday and a great note to end 2010 on. MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

2010-12-20T10:10:00.000-08:00

Joe emailed this over with a small description, Ruben IS BMX. Watch and learn.

Catching up with Ruben from joe rich on Vimeo.

"At this point in time, what more can be said about Ruben Alcantara that hasn't already been said . . . With the just the mere mention of Ruben's name, something stirs almost instantly inside you . . . yeah, you know what I'm talking about. I feel very lucky to be able to call Ruben one of my best friends. Whenever we get to talk, he always puts things in a way that leaves me thinking about what he said, long after the conversation is over. His thoughts and views are inspiring and refreshing, to say the very least. So I'd like to take this opportunity to share with you, some of what has been going on in Ruben's life as of lately. If you've ever wanted to have a sit down with Ruben, here is your chance. Grab a hot cup of something, and press play, and enjoy !"

- Joe Rich

ofy

2010-12-17T16:32:00.001-08:00

SHAWN MCINTOSH/LOTEK MIXTAPE#2 from Lotek on Vimeo.

Santasquatch Canyon

2010-12-13T21:09:00.001-08:00

You'd think I'd be posting Jackson's sweet ATX/PHX/LOL/BRB vacation, but first order of business:

Merry Christmas! Number 25 brings back some fun memories with the most poisonous animal in the kingdom.

Okay, now here's the video of a rad trip I totally missed out on. Enjoy!

Sasquatch Canyon: ATX-PHX-SC from Least Most on Vimeo.

And stop calling me Shirley!

2010-11-29T19:13:00.000-08:00

My hero, Leslie Nielsen, passed away at the age of 84 yesterday. God I could use a beer.

cubicle blues

2010-11-09T09:14:00.000-08:00

Old videos are the best. If anyone has the ability to copy DVD onto a computer so i can post them on the Internet let me know, I have a job for you. Im guessing most of this is 3-5 years in age at this point, still golden

Untitled from Kurt Siever on Vimeo.

Andy Maguire, Jackson Allen, Mike Hernandez, Kurt Siever, Matt Colisch, James Carpenter, Miguel Aguilera, Eric Babble

Jumping the Bandwagon...

2010-11-06T21:11:00.000-07:00

It's pretty rare that we post original riding pictures on Country Clubbin', but Kyle Emery-Peck was on hand to help us out. I've added his page to the links on the right, check out some professional level photographic radness.

Old Timmy turning tight ones on an old fort.

I'm pretty sure this had something to do with me breaking my frame, even though the clang from riding off a bench brought it to my attention. This is what I get for jumping on the Giants bandwagon at the last possible second, and having a Texas Rangers colored bike.

In case you've been living under a rock...

2010-11-06T21:07:00.001-07:00

CULTCREW/Jordan Murdock02 from Cult Crew on Vimeo.

I feel this was good enough to post late, as a reminder of how rad Jordan shreds. He and Anthony are on a long wild west excursion now, so this is the most we've got of either of them until they come back. Yeeeeeeeehaw!

Anthem 2

2010-11-02T16:30:00.000-07:00

ANTHEM II trailer from Stew Johnson on Vimeo.

Side note: Andrew has been struck down by a 3rd car (yes 3) while riding his bike.

Saying in his own defense "I'm not about to stop at red lights because I'm some bitch that's afraid to die"

The Hunt For Shred October

2010-10-31T20:14:00.000-07:00

The Hunt For Shred October from Andy Maguire on Vimeo.

Squeezing this in at the last minute, here is some footage that has been going down over the month of October... with a little September thrown in the mix as well. Cisco did the beat, bet you can't guess which part though. Happy Halloween!

If you looked up 'Barn' in the dictionary...

2010-10-29T15:09:00.001-07:00

The newest Country Clubbin' Oscar winner is nearing completion, and I promise, it will be better than this picture.

This Is Constipation

2010-10-29T15:01:00.000-07:00

Finally finished that dump of mine, and holy hell, what a ride. That's exactly how I felt after watching this, minus the pooping. Questionable whether it will ever truly replace my loyalty to the ODI Longneck, but I might want to give these a shot since Pac. Ave. is likely to start carrying them. I think I have one more post to get out of the way, since I'm sure a lot of you are pretty tired of pictures of shorts with blown butt holes slowing down the site.

United Nathan Grip Promo from Channel 4Down on Vimeo.

Nose Bonks

2010-10-29T14:42:00.000-07:00

FlyBikes - James Meliota - Portland, ME from 207 on Vimeo.

I had no idea this kid was getting hooked up by Fly, but I'm glad. I've been a fan of this kid's riding and posted a few of his earlier web vids, but this one definitely consists of some crazy weird shredding. Nollie 180 to smith to full cab? Nose press on a wall to excorcism? Snapping more spins than a Maine lobster!

2010-10-29T14:33:00.000-07:00

CULTCREW/ Garrett Nilsson 01 from Cult Crew on Vimeo.

Yeah, me and Garrett go way back, and it's rad to see him getting the recognition he deserves... Wait a minute, that's what Kurt probably would've said! Anyways, dude's a shredder and has been blogged about on this site enough to be part of the Country Clubbin' Crew. And you know how exclusive country clubs can be.

P.S. I love blogging and pooping at the same time. Bless the man who invented wireless.

Nate Delp

2010-10-29T14:27:00.000-07:00

nate delp from no bikes on Vimeo.

Nate came out to Santa Cruz with some friends a few months back and is a certified solid dude. Saw this edit of him on BMXboard figured it best to extend the membership of the Country Club. Simple and stylish, from a person with a good appreciation for old school Nick programming.

Eat My Shorts

2010-10-24T12:15:00.000-07:00

Based on the buckets of water that have been dousing the 831, Fall has made its dramatic presence known. Yesterday was the first day in a long time that I've worn pants while riding the good ol' parking garage manual pad. So to send off shorts-wearing weather, here is a tribute to some of my favorite pairs of shorts that finally tattered themselves to the gates of garment heaven.

The greyboys with the half glute salute

Cut-off cargoes featuring the pull-out pocket and right leg slit

Oliver Twist Pickpocket Accessible Reverse Pocket

Trust me, you can dig DEEP into that pocket and not find shit

The post-torn rage is gonna catch on, I swear.

I never really understood why my shorts always seemed to tear at the pockets. I can't think of any time I feel on the tops of my cargo pockets (which would probably cause damage to one's thighs), but apparently that was the weakest point on this contribution from Express For Men. Designer shredding.

And the Etnies shorts. I'm pretty sure these were hand-me downs from Tony Campos, which were hand-me downs from Ruben Alcantara. Something tells me I should've put these on Ebay rather than in the dumpster.

It smells like Bigfoot's dick! part II

2010-10-22T12:00:00.000-07:00

Here's part two of Jackson's Least Most interview, regarding his monumental contributions to the interwebs. If you haven't, buy a shirt. It's worth the money, feels great, and I recently found out that sweat stains form around Sasquatch's armpits after a hard day of shredding. It's super cute. Country Clubbin' loves Jackson Allen.

Reminders

2010-10-21T11:54:00.000-07:00

Just in case y'all forgot, the Fun Spot in Santa Cruz is having a jam on Sunday, Halloween. Wear a costume, dooda most, and get some gear. If somebody makes it to HOW6, Fun Spot, and Clayton whilst busting at every stop, I will buy them a 40 of Country Club. It will be a rad time, so I strongly encourage all to make their way out to the 831 on Halloween!

Shredder Salute

2010-10-20T10:17:00.001-07:00

I don't particularly like posting random videos, mainly because there are other websites for that and County Clubbin' is probably the last place you should go for up-to-date cutting edge BMX news. However, this dude joins the ranks of James Meliota, Blazeguard, and Matt Olson who've previously been featured on this site for inshredible riding. So today, I salute Matt "Wall Street" Samsky.

"Wallstreet" Moon Unit Edit from Chris Bird on Vimeo.

Moon Unit Edit #1, Matt Samsky from Chris Bird on Vimeo.

1000 Posts, and all I got was this totally kick ass awesome t-shirt!

2010-10-18T09:33:00.000-07:00

1000 posts is a whale of a number. It probably looks something like the post below. But our very own Jackson Allen turned Ahab and harpooned himself a blogging accomplishment that I'm sure nobody at Country Clubbin' can reasonably aspire. To celebrate, the Least Most commemorated Jackson's feat with an interview, pictures, video, and inspiring words, globally recognizing Sasquatch Canyon as the most fun you'll have on the internet since this... So let's all give this guy a Bigfoot sized pat on the back and brace ourselves for the 1,000,000th post extravaganza! Woo woo woo wudu

End of Summersquatch from Least Most on Vimeo.

Sushi, anyone?

2010-10-17T21:34:00.000-07:00

Today kicked ass! It was raining and too wet to ride, so Anthony, Mike and I went to Bean Hollow State Beach to see a big dead beached whale. It smelled pretty bad, but I'm pretty sure I've farted worse. And then Mike and Anthony went skim boarding in dead whale water. All in all, a great day!

Group Shot!

A child is about to be scarred for life...

Everybody's chillin' on the beach. It was a cold day.

Picnic! Good thing it wasn't a sperm whale!

If you guessed "WE OUT HERE!" as the phrase we are saying in this picture, you are correct.

Skim boarding!

To learn more about blue whales, click this sentence! To learn more about this particular whale, click HERE

You Don't Want To Know What Happened in Querque!

2010-10-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

Cult Bikes Nate Richter from mariocarrasco on Vimeo.

Last time I heard anything about Nate, it involved guns and jail. Definitely better news right here. Let 'em blap young homie. Roll Mexican

Hoe down at the Barnyard

2010-10-08T23:38:00.000-07:00

Barnyard Shuffle! from Andy Maguire on Vimeo.

Steppin' on dicks, 4 counts at a time.

245th Post Extravaganza!

2010-10-05T11:00:00.000-07:00

In honor of Country Clubbin's 245th post, I've decided to pack a bowl AKA reveal Derby on PCP to the masses. Messy Murdock and I got to shredding this bad boy the other day, but by the looks of the forecast and the house being built nearby, it may not be hitting for much longer. Either way, 831 has more spots than a cheetah! And if you're dying to find this gem, I'll give you a hint:

Too Many Posts Got You Down?

2010-10-05T10:51:00.000-07:00

Refresh yourself with some hot drinks!

or cold drinks!

or breast milk?

Anybody else trying to work at Wendy's with me? I have a feeling Kelly will have a new appreciation for the Youtube search engine.

Kyle Frazier of Epic Proportions

2010-10-05T10:47:00.001-07:00

I haven't ridden bikes with Kyle in a long ass time, and this was a hearty reminder that I should. The silent shredder slays the streets in a spectacle of spliced editing of spectacular caliber! HUZZZAH!!! Kyle doesn't talk like he's at the Renaissance Faire, but watch him go medieval on spots all over the Bay

Doing the Post

2010-10-05T10:42:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Jackson's 1000th Post Party, I thought it would be fitting to put hella posts up since this blog hasn't been updated in a while. So starting off, we have the Salinas jam, which was premiered on Saturday.

The "You Better Show Up" Jam from jackson allen on Vimeo.

burn one down tonight

2010-10-01T13:06:00.000-07:00

http://thenewsoftoday.com/schwarzenegger-signs-bill-decriminalizing-marijuana-despite-opposing-prop-19/3047/

the governator has spoken!

More Gription?

2010-09-24T14:43:00.001-07:00

2010-09-22T09:26:00.001-07:00

Between Two Ferns With Zach Galifianakis: Natalie Portman from Between Two Ferns

Action Swillage

2010-09-16T23:39:00.000-07:00

Astro Zombie from Andy Maguire on Vimeo.

Here's a mix of new and old footage that I put together for Action Village/Vital BMX's video contest. Judging by my inability to be 14 years old or double whips, the prospects of this doing well look very grim. Oh well, it was fun riding and filming again. I want to thank all the homies for coming through with the cameras and the time, because I know it can be a pain in the ass sometimes. Anyways, happy Friday and remember the Salinas jam on Saturday!

Respect the coalition

2010-09-16T12:23:00.000-07:00

A constant continuation of the Socal Coalition-Connection. Now, if those lazy assholes would just come up here and ride and drink a beer once in a while.

fuck yeah technical G!

Garrett Nilsson from coalitionBMX on Vimeo.

2010-09-16T10:34:00.000-07:00

I figure you guys were finally tired of seeing those knocks, so here's some pertinent imagery you might want to know about.

Salinas jam was a hit last year, especially when new socks are up for grabs. Fox sox = pure comfort.

Jordan Murdock, infiltrating BMX jihad training grounds, or so intelligence reports say... He's also abiding by the rule of turds.

SJBMX x Country Clubbin': This one's for my raccoon homies! from Chris McMahon on Vimeo.

Driving up to UCSC usually requires a right hand turn at Mission and Bay, the location of a hot new burger joint called Burger. (with a period). The prospect of eating a burger from Burger. was going through my mind the whole session, but when Budman said he'd buy me dinner for going Rider's Ready down these stairs, the choice of eating concrete, dirt, and/or deer shit was soon replaced by tender organic grass-fed Humboldt county beef with bacon, avo, and jack cheese.

Cheers to Friday!

2010-09-10T10:23:00.000-07:00

It's Friday and I couldn't be happier. I hope everybody's weekend is loaded with big and fulfilling things...

And the birthdays don't stop

2010-09-09T10:11:00.000-07:00

Click this link to find out what it's all about

September 8 - National Birthday Day

2010-09-08T11:09:00.000-07:00

As it turns out, I got too excited and Kelly's birthday is actually tomorrow. However, it's this towel's birthday today, the man behind the Country Club, Mr. Triangle Head. Happy 24th birthday! Oh yeah, my Mom turns 60 today too. Sweet.

P.S. Happy birthday Mario from Salinas. I know everyone is going to give you Watermelon 4Lokos, so I hope you live.

SFA

2010-09-07T16:28:00.000-07:00

New t1 built up - brakes? gyro? Happy birthday to K-BONE, I thought we had the same B-day? Probably gonna try to have a drunken bonfire or something this weekend if anyone wants to drink too many Pacificos and play with fire, gettin' old.

this is an entry from Steven Hamilton's blog, I wonder if he'd be down to post on countryclubbin?

"This morning I was at Buckeye Donuts and I was sitting outside after I ate my breakfast croissant egg and cheese sandwich and there was a milk carton on the bench, like in the middle of the bench just sitting there. I wanted to sit on the bench and I was going to move the milk carton, and but then I thought wait why is there a milk carton just on the bench by itself. Is it possible that it's really a bomb? I took a stick and threw it at it but it didn't explode but I still think it was a bomb so I called the police when the cop came he said I was out of my mind that he could have me arrested for making such a stupid phone call but I said well i think it's a bomb because there is no reason for a milk carton to be sitting right in the middle of the bench by itself. I dared him to touch it though so he said look and picked it up and threw it in the trash."

Twenty-Turd Boithday, Nyah

2010-09-07T10:09:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, I can't believe I know this guy. Happy 23rd birthday buddy, looks like you're doing well! Hope you stab a whole lot of broads today!

Tired of Being a Wallflower?

2010-09-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

Thanks to this guy, we can all have the pleasure of dancing like a white guy. Click this link to find out how! Jarrod rules.

Yo!

2010-09-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

Vclub For the Sake of the Video - George Boyd from Vclub Clothing on Vimeo.

Im pretty fuckin stoned right now and generally think bike videos are cooler than they really are, but this is crazy.

Holy Fuck!

2010-08-28T17:38:00.001-07:00

In the name of table top pictures over the hip at fun spot, I think Kyle has helped Country Clubbin' step on everybody's dick. Fuck yes Hutch!

Curvy to...

2010-08-28T16:54:00.000-07:00

... bearforce 1?

Jake Honesto curvy from Sean Parker on Vimeo.

Reminds me of this curvy I came across, which should be ride-able by now. Spots all day in Santa Cruz!

http://quis.cc/bmxmusic/

2010-08-27T16:12:00.001-07:00

Fail

2010-08-17T09:11:00.001-07:00

I rarely take photos for some reason, unless they wind up as a cell phone picture taken on a whim, so here you go, some recent travels and pictures.

This sign made my day. Middle America is so advanced!

2010-08-17T08:55:00.000-07:00

Here we are in Madison WI where something exists that isnt known to the west coast. The magical free ATM, you put any card in and it gives you money without taking any from you.

here we got a b-tad photo in SC

Sasquatch in Washington, space needle and its suicide deck for depressed north westerners, a brewery with the FOX guys in Waterloo Wisconsin, The Cap building in Madison, a tree frog in Milwaukee, some home boy rocking a tractor on the highway near Milwaukee (I hope you like this kick ass caption)

66.6

BRUNO!!!

2010-08-16T22:17:00.000-07:00

Untitled from GREENFILMS on Vimeo.

Just saw this epic webvid of Bruno Hoffman on The Come Up moments ago. This bro always comes through with some savage moves, plus Country Clubbin' seems to gravitate towards We The People riders. Perhaps a coveted link to their website is in order. While we're at it, here's another rad edit of Bruno, tearing ass per usual!

Tricks and Treats

2010-08-14T08:36:00.001-07:00

Going down for the third year in a row. If you're sour about not winning anything, then you can always recycle the cans/bottles, which would probably amount to an astronomical sum. And if you don't have a costume, you are a barn. This was linked from Mario's blog. More details soon...

sin cal halloween jam 09 from mike hernandez on Vimeo.

Bastard Blasters

2010-08-13T10:47:00.000-07:00

Sasquatch Canyon may have their blasters, but let's not forget about Kelly Blastello. Real men ride 3 foot quarters. I've been riding again, got a job, and Spin Doctors are playing tonight at 8:30. Let's get some fucking Dr. Pepper and have a sleep over!

Mark your calendars...

2010-08-12T20:09:00.000-07:00

... or get whooped. Last years You Better Show Up Jam was rad ass fuck, so you know this year it's gonna be even better. I'm waiting on another flier for the Santa Cruz Halloween contest, but keep that one in mind too. Crazy Chris puts it all in for these jams, and the results are always fun and outrageous. So reserve September 18th for some Salas shredding. Here's Mike's video from last year, just in case you were a punk and decided to not show up:

Sin Cal 4130 10th anniversary jam from mike hernandez on Vimeo.