A Day in Delco from steve hartley on Vimeo.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
NAHBS/RVA TRICK JAM/ DEATH PEDAL 2 PREMIERE WEEKEND
All I can say about this weekend is wow. The amount of chaos that was caused this past weekend in Richmond is hard to describe, oh wait it's actually simple......DELCO. Heres my take on the trip from my Iphone: From the moment we arrived, I could tell that the weekend was going to be out of hand. Leaving PA was great due to the fact that we have been hit with countless storms over the past few weeks.
The first day we met up with a huge group to go ride some street spots in Richmond. It was awesome to finally get to meet everyone from not only around the US, but also from around the world. The first spot we rode was an apartment complex with banks on the property. It consisted of lots of banks, a hip transfer, and a gap to the street.
After riding for a little we stopped at a rest stop to grab some drinks, and for most of us beef jerky. Before we left a local town lurker came up to Torey swearing he saw him in a bar a week prior, pretty funny.
After we left the gas station we ended up riding downtown at the white walls wall-rides. This is one of the best spots I've ever ridden in my life, so much potential and lots of space for whatever your into. The best part of this spot was the brick wall that we smashed down with the weak foundation.
After the white walls session everyone wanted to get something to eat. We ended up a Little Caesar's pizza. After some pizza throwing at cars and fucking around people split to go back to the hotels. We chilled under the parking garage for a good while waiting for people to get their shit together for the Carey town bike shop party. When we arrived we started locking our bikes in ridiculous places, the roadies didn't like us.
As the night progressed and the bikes shop ran out of beer, a few people mentioned a party at the "Unicorn Sex Palace, Ted and I were sold right there. When we arrived it was a frat house completely packed with locals and anyone who had heard of the party. Within 25 minutes the cops swarmed the place causing the place to turn into a mad house.
After the swarm was over, we headed back to the hotel where Gabby, Tom, Antonyo, and Cahill ended up being.
At this point we thought it would be a great idea to start snooping around the hotel for the first time. And uhhh yea ........
So after getting up rather early Tom went off with a group to the NAHBS, and me, Cahill, Antonyo, Zack and the Detroit kids went out to do some street riding before the Trick Comp.
After a good warm up of riding, we all headed to the trick comp. Everything looked really good, props to everyone that set it up. After awhile people left to go ride street:
We spent most of the day here, honestly it never got old it's one of the rawest spots I've ever seen! After everyone was beat we all headed out to get some food. We all split up at Qudoba and Five guys.
Once we ate everyone was on the way to the Cog Exhibit , needless to say it was amazing. The shots were awesome, along with good people, and free beer. After we left there we gathered a group and headed over to the FBM party down the street. Once boredom struck us, a few people went down to the corner store to get some more beer.
After drinking and hanging out in the cold for a good hour and a half, we all went to the Death Pedal 2 Premiere. Drinks were flowing, the place was fucking packed, the line was out the door. After awhile waiting it was finally on the screen ready to play. I have to say the video was rad, at the end DELCO started the hype and glasses were broken and yelling was started. When we headed out I found out I had misplaced my U-lock key, so I told Cahill he could use the lock for whatever he wanted....I heard a store window got smashed that night... .
On the way to the after party Tom slapped a guys bag out of his hand with some type of food in it, I proceeded to follow by doing a nose wheelie on it. When we arrived to the after party it was boring, mainly people drinking and just hanging out in various places. Well then Delco popped off and fireworks were shot off, wrestling started, trashcans were flipped, trash was thrown, people were being pissed on,and a car was almost flipped...almost. Check Prolly's blog for the after party photos. On the way home we had some trouble with some hipster kids in this white car, Antonyo proceeded to smash out one of his lights at a red light. Once we got back to the hotel and piled up the bikes.
Once we finally started to wind down, I woke up to Ted raging inside of our hotel room. I woke up to a lighter in my face, lets just say I thought it was roman candles and I jumped 20 ft in the air. The night ended in some wrestling, fireworks,manginas, and Cahill lurking the room naked. This night was one of the craziest nights of my life. I'm positive everyone at that party now hates DELCO, but we wouldn't have it any other way.When we woke up we took AJ to airport:
On the way back we hit up Buz and Neds for the last time, best fucking BBQ ever.
We said our goodbyes to Antonyo and Zack, and dumped a bag of clothes off the parking garage. Tom ,Cahill, Sam, Gabby, and I headed back to Richmond to the NAHBS for a little bit and met up with Prolly and Ted.
Once we said our goodbyes to Gabby and Sam, it was time to go home. A 4 hour drive awaited us, we were ready to be home but definitely were pissed we had to leave. About 2 hours later, Cahill's car broke the fuck down on 95. Maybe it was karma for being the biggest dickheads all weekend....nah. After an hour of sitting in the cold ass car a tow truck came grabbed his car, and luckily Tom's cousin was able to scoop us up back to Delco.
Thanks to everyone who made all the shit happen! And it was nice seeing everyone!
The first day we met up with a huge group to go ride some street spots in Richmond. It was awesome to finally get to meet everyone from not only around the US, but also from around the world. The first spot we rode was an apartment complex with banks on the property. It consisted of lots of banks, a hip transfer, and a gap to the street.
After riding for a little we stopped at a rest stop to grab some drinks, and for most of us beef jerky. Before we left a local town lurker came up to Torey swearing he saw him in a bar a week prior, pretty funny.
After we left the gas station we ended up riding downtown at the white walls wall-rides. This is one of the best spots I've ever ridden in my life, so much potential and lots of space for whatever your into. The best part of this spot was the brick wall that we smashed down with the weak foundation.
After the white walls session everyone wanted to get something to eat. We ended up a Little Caesar's pizza. After some pizza throwing at cars and fucking around people split to go back to the hotels. We chilled under the parking garage for a good while waiting for people to get their shit together for the Carey town bike shop party. When we arrived we started locking our bikes in ridiculous places, the roadies didn't like us.
As the night progressed and the bikes shop ran out of beer, a few people mentioned a party at the "Unicorn Sex Palace, Ted and I were sold right there. When we arrived it was a frat house completely packed with locals and anyone who had heard of the party. Within 25 minutes the cops swarmed the place causing the place to turn into a mad house.
After the swarm was over, we headed back to the hotel where Gabby, Tom, Antonyo, and Cahill ended up being.
At this point we thought it would be a great idea to start snooping around the hotel for the first time. And uhhh yea ........
So after getting up rather early Tom went off with a group to the NAHBS, and me, Cahill, Antonyo, Zack and the Detroit kids went out to do some street riding before the Trick Comp.
After a good warm up of riding, we all headed to the trick comp. Everything looked really good, props to everyone that set it up. After awhile people left to go ride street:
We spent most of the day here, honestly it never got old it's one of the rawest spots I've ever seen! After everyone was beat we all headed out to get some food. We all split up at Qudoba and Five guys.
Once we ate everyone was on the way to the Cog Exhibit , needless to say it was amazing. The shots were awesome, along with good people, and free beer. After we left there we gathered a group and headed over to the FBM party down the street. Once boredom struck us, a few people went down to the corner store to get some more beer.
After drinking and hanging out in the cold for a good hour and a half, we all went to the Death Pedal 2 Premiere. Drinks were flowing, the place was fucking packed, the line was out the door. After awhile waiting it was finally on the screen ready to play. I have to say the video was rad, at the end DELCO started the hype and glasses were broken and yelling was started. When we headed out I found out I had misplaced my U-lock key, so I told Cahill he could use the lock for whatever he wanted....I heard a store window got smashed that night... .
On the way to the after party Tom slapped a guys bag out of his hand with some type of food in it, I proceeded to follow by doing a nose wheelie on it. When we arrived to the after party it was boring, mainly people drinking and just hanging out in various places. Well then Delco popped off and fireworks were shot off, wrestling started, trashcans were flipped, trash was thrown, people were being pissed on,and a car was almost flipped...almost. Check Prolly's blog for the after party photos. On the way home we had some trouble with some hipster kids in this white car, Antonyo proceeded to smash out one of his lights at a red light. Once we got back to the hotel and piled up the bikes.
Once we finally started to wind down, I woke up to Ted raging inside of our hotel room. I woke up to a lighter in my face, lets just say I thought it was roman candles and I jumped 20 ft in the air. The night ended in some wrestling, fireworks,manginas, and Cahill lurking the room naked. This night was one of the craziest nights of my life. I'm positive everyone at that party now hates DELCO, but we wouldn't have it any other way.When we woke up we took AJ to airport:
On the way back we hit up Buz and Neds for the last time, best fucking BBQ ever.
We said our goodbyes to Antonyo and Zack, and dumped a bag of clothes off the parking garage. Tom ,Cahill, Sam, Gabby, and I headed back to Richmond to the NAHBS for a little bit and met up with Prolly and Ted.
Once we said our goodbyes to Gabby and Sam, it was time to go home. A 4 hour drive awaited us, we were ready to be home but definitely were pissed we had to leave. About 2 hours later, Cahill's car broke the fuck down on 95. Maybe it was karma for being the biggest dickheads all weekend....nah. After an hour of sitting in the cold ass car a tow truck came grabbed his car, and luckily Tom's cousin was able to scoop us up back to Delco.
Thanks to everyone who made all the shit happen! And it was nice seeing everyone!
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Tom LaMarche's New Scissor Paintjob
Tom decided a few days ago that he would go with a different frame and fork color on his Charge Scissor. He chose tan for the frame, and black for the fork. Once he put the decals on it looked amazing, everything matches perfect, especially the army green Chukker's he has on it. Here's a peek at how it turned out:
Also, RVA is Friday and I'm fucking stoked. Can't wait to meet everybody, its going to be a good time definitely don't miss out!
Also, RVA is Friday and I'm fucking stoked. Can't wait to meet everybody, its going to be a good time definitely don't miss out!
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Updates
This weekend is the River City Trick Jam, I suggest you get your shit together and go, it's gonna be nuts. Were heading up in separate cars down to Richmond, early in the morning on Friday. From what I know the role call sounds insane! SO many dudes from all over the world are going to be there I cant wait....
On another note this snow has been pounding PA and NYC so badly. Its just now starting to melt a decent amount. The other day me and Tom built a big ass kicker, using the snow as support for it:
EDIT COMING SOON (Photo Edited by Prolly )And lastly, here's the complete bike check for my scissor:
- Frame :Charge Scissor size Medium
- Bars: Ritchey 31.8
- Stem: Sunline 31.8
- Headset:FSA
- Grips: Edwins
- Seat: Beefy Mtb seat
- Seat Post: Ritchey
- Sprocket: Tree 36t spline drive
- Cranks: SE Profile Knockoffs
- Pedals:odyssey twisted with HOLD FAST frs
- Chain: Shadow half link
- Wheels: charge laced to charge hubs
- Tires: 38c michelins
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