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SRAM sponsored stunt rider Jeff Lenosky wanted to have some fun with friends in between NORBA #2 in West Virginia, and upcoming NORBA #3 in Vermont, so he had a party - cry if you want to. Lenosky personally invited 150 riders, athletes, and friends to go big at his nearly three-acre property in Sparta, New Jersey. Lenosky's backyard is a virtual rider's playground with dirt jumps, ramps, ladder bridges, and a large woodchip pile for practicing landings. Pro downhill, BMX, dirt jumpers, stunt, and trials riders all came for the day of fun, festivities and riding. |
 Big air with lots of style |
Other SRAM and RockShox athletes included Junior DH phenom Kyle Strait, along with Kirt Voreis, John Kircaldie, Katrina Miller, Fionne Griffiths, Colin Bailey, Eric Porter, Kyle Ebbett, Julien Poomans, Chris Clark and many more. No formal contests or competitions were held but the 17-year-old Strait did win the vertical ramp high jump, posting a height of 9 ½ feet - hello.
 No room here for swimming pools or tennis courts |
The Jam did at attract a limited number of spectators, but was kept low-key on purpose. "There were probably 75 spectators, and they got a great show," Lenosky said. Three separate video crews filmed and several print magazines attended, including Dirt Rag and FLOW. Lenosky said that at least one video of the days events should be expected. SRAM and RockShox sponsored athletes were encouraged to participate and mechanical assistance was provided by SRAM's own Jon Cancellier. |
Lenosky hopes to host a similar event for '04, but does not expect it to be as low key. "It was a great day of riding, I hope to do it again, but don't tell anyone," he added.
For additional information, please contact Michael Zellmann.
Email: mzellmann@sram.com
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