Archive for Olympics

Helmet Cam ala’ Hacksaw via Truckee BMX

Posted in bicycles, Bikes, bmx with tags , , , , , on August 14, 2008 by Jim Severt

On the gate , riders ready , watch the lights. Full speed hot lap at Truckee BMX in Truckee ,Ca whew that track is fun….

Helmet cam at the trails

Posted in bicycles, mountain bike, Stuff and Stuff with tags , , , , , , , on August 8, 2008 by Jim Severt

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Sometimes you get bored and start to explore new things you can do with the resourceses you have in front of you . This helmet cam is an old helmet , a cap to a 1 gallon water bottle , and the camera screw from a cheap tripod put all three together and you get loads of fun.

Mike Day Wins the USA Qualifier for 2008 Olympics

Posted in bicycles, bmx, Events, Riders, Stuff and Stuff with tags , , , , , , , , , , , on June 17, 2008 by Jim Severt

So this is what it looks like at the top of the Olympic starting gate for BMX this guy pictured is Mike Day probably the best BMX rider on Earth as I write this Continue reading

BMX Olympic Qualifier on MSNBC This Weekend

Posted in bicycles, Bikes, bmx, Events, Riders, Rides, Stuff and Stuff with tags , , , , on June 11, 2008 by Jim Severt

First things first Congrats go out to Kyle Bennett the 1st BMX Olympian and to Jill Kitner our Womens representitive. Now for the good stuff , Bubba Harris , Steven Cisar , Tyler Brown , Donny Robinson , Mike Day , Kris Fox , David Herman and Danny Calaug will all race 5 different moto’s to determine who gets the 2nd slot on the team . And then the cocaches and others invovled will pick a “favorite” for the third slot plus a alternate just in case. All I know is this if you don’t like BMX you should start now because once our Woman and our 3 Guys go to China and whoop ass on the rest of the world It is going to be huge. Check it out this weekend on MSNBC …GO USA,USA,USA