NSMB.com Team
Short First Ride.
Posted by justin Wyper on 2010-02-04
For 2010 I am riding Black Market frames! I am super stoked to be riding their frames this year. I got my new Black Market Mob in the mail the other day and built it up. the bike looks so sick! There will be a bike check to come soon. Even though it is a chromo frame built up with the sweet parts provided by nsmb.com's 2009 sponsors (more on that soon) Fox, Avid, Syncros, and race face, it is only 25pounds! Anyways enough talking here is a super short and poorly lit short of my fist ride on the bike. It was raining so we took cover in a old pig barn with some sketchy ramps.
V3R Carbon DH Helmet
Posted by Eamonn Duignan on 2010-01-25
Behold. My new 2010 Fox V3R Carbon Composite Helmet. The V3R tips the scales at a minor 1180 grams, and with Fox’s deadly V3 motocross inspired graphics, there’s little doubt I’ll be the coolest kid on the block. Oh, did I mention that this is the first V3R on the Shore? So sick.
Massive shout out to Fox Racing, and more specifically, Chris Gagan for the making this happen!
My 2010 Fox V3R Carbon Composite Helmet. Photo: nsmb.com
2009 Nsmb Team
Posted by Trevor Hansen on 2010-01-04
The nsmb.com team has evolved to the point where it is like a farm team. The team, in its eighth year, had its biggest year for exposure, results and most importantly spreading the nsmb vibe in the mountain bike world. It is also the year with the most changes to a team roster ever. More on the 2010 team later.
Dylan Dunkerton winning at Crankworx
The nsmb team has a bunch of missions including gaining exposure for its sponsors. The 2009 Nsmb team is proudly sponsored by Toyota, Dennys, Fox, Sram, Avid, RaceFace, Maxxis, Dakine, Specialized, Syncros, Adidas Eyewear and the Whistler Bikepark. In the process the guys do photo shoots like this two page spread in Bike Magazine with Curtis and Dylan filming for Kranked Revolve shot by Dan Barham :
Dan Barham's Bike Magazine two page spread
The crew appear in films and create their own video (see each rider,s clips below). They head out on the road to a variety of races and contests all over North America and Europe.
Curtis Robinson en route to an impressive 9th in pro DS at Crankworx.
Mitch flipwhipping to a 9th place finish at Goat Style
All team riders are involved in building and maintaining trails around their home bases in Southwestern B.C. And all the guys are involved in spreading the Nsmb word on their local trails, dirt jumps, skate parks, bike shops and community events.
Jerry and Ian about to race at John Henry Days
Eamonn's company Green Coast Rubbish sponsoring an NSMBA trail day (while accosting my son Dane).
Me and the crew testing the North Shore Bike Fest XC route.
Mitch Chubey
Mitch flipwhipping with the big boys at CWorx. Photo~David Ferguson
Mitch has continued to grow as a rider in slopestyle, dirtjumping, downhilling and slalom. After 2008's huge season with big finishes in Europe at Qashqai and Crankworx Colorado Mitch made a commitment to go even bigger this year culminating in an impressive 6th place finish in the Crankworx Slopestyle (Click here to see some vid of his accomplishment).
Mitch's 6th place winning run at Crankworx. Photo ~ David Ferguson
Chubey put in thousands of miles competing, filming and shooting all over North America. Mitch appeared in Decline and Bike magazines, and of course right here on nsmb.com, pulled some impressive race results with a first in mens DH at the Canada Cup finals as well as a 2nd and 3rd in DH and DS at Sea Otter.
Mitch going big down south.
His outstanding season has culminated in his decision to grow even further by going on his own this year. He will still be contributing to nsmb as he continues to push himself and the sport further. All guys on the team wish him the best of luck in his pro career.
Check some of his video at here
Curtis Robinson
Curt's Denny's player card shot.
Curt had a big year too. In addition to building for Kranked Revolve and starring in the segment that is arguably the best in the movie, he posted impressive race results in DH, slalom and the Red Bull Exodus race. Curtis appeared in Bike and Freeride Germany magazines. He also was on three TV shoots for Italian and American Outdoor Life Network as well as Ride Guide. Curtis has decided to move on from Nsmb to further Coastal Crew Productions this year. Best of luck Curt.
Curt night racing after taking 6th in pro DH at the Arduum BC Cup race.
Dylan Dunkerton
Dill relaxing between takes on one of his stunts for Kranked Revolve
Dylan showed up to our AirPrentice contest a few years ago to hang out with his friends who were in the event. We needed a 12th guy due to a cancellation, knew he was good and put him in. After that we put him on the nsmb team as our videographer that year and the next. His riding progressed to such a high level that last year he became a full team member.
Like Curtis, his close buddy, Dylan built and rode in Kranked Revolve. He also was an editor on the project and the Rejekt webisodes which he also rode in. In addition, Dylan had a segment in Aaron Laroque's What's Next. Dylan travelled, shot, built and rode in North America and Europe. He is leaving Nsmb to be a part of the talented Coastal Crew along with Curtis.
Ian Nelson
Ian flowing at the innovative Flow art exhibit on shore riding at Presentation House Gallery.
Ian came to us as a runner-up in AirPrentice 3. He has appeared in films, magazines and contests; his best being an amazing 10th place finish in slopestyle at Crankworx 2007. This season in addition to shooting and building, Ian joined Eamonn on a two episode shoot with Ride Guide in Colorado.
Shooting for Ride Guide in Harman Rocks near Gunnison, Colorado.
Ian is the smoothest, 'flowiest' rider I have ridden with and his style continues to progress. He has decided to get out of the bike game and pursue his other interests. Knowing Ian he will be good at whatever he gets into to. Good luck Shirley.
And then there were six:
Justin Wyper
Justin shooting with Ian Hylands and Don Hampton.
Justin goes big, charges at everything and usually comes up with styling technical tricks. Sometimes Wyper is Wype out as was the case this year and last at Crankworx:
2009 wasn't as bad as 2008 where he compound fractured his Tib-Fib. Can't keep this boy down.
Justin competed at Claymore, a bit of Crankworx Whistler and Creston Goat Style (he got to ride in the sasquatch costume). He shot and filmed in B.C. and California.
Big and bold Wyper style.
More style shooting with Ian and Don for Here We Go Again.
Eamonn Duignan
Rockin' North Shore Irish style.
Every court needs a jester and every team needs a joker. Our lucky Irishman Eamonn is that guy. Turns out he also rides well. Eamonn took time off from his business, GreenCoast Rubbish, to spend two weeks in Colorado with Ian Nelson shooting for Ride Guide.
Eamo crushing pristine wilderness.
Eamonn, our team's pre-eminent blogger laid it all out in many a blog. In addition to this he is a regular rider for stock photo companies, a trail builder and maintainer, sponsor of the North Shore Mountain Bike Association and he is 'that' guy.
Jerry Willows
Rig still stylin' after all these years.
Jerry is the cagey veteran on the team with years of building innovative trails, riding large and going fast. I rode a trail with Wade Simmons the day after he rode the same trail with Jerry. He said he was looking forward to taking it slow because he was scaring himself too much trying to keep up with Willows the day before. Jerry has moved away from his scary stunts in pursuit of loam riding the last few years - but he still goes huge when the occasion arises. He is part of the Specialized bike testing team regularly giving reports to the engineers on their new designs. Over the last few years he has also become a photographer of note.
Who knew the Vernon boy had artistic talent? Photo~Jerry Willows
Jerry continues to ride hard getting out to film and shoot. He has appeared in Bike, Decline, Singletrack, Mountain Bike UK and Freeride Germany.
JRig going fast for a 2nd place at the North Shore Bike Fest DH.
Andrew Sherry - Airprentice 6 winner
Shrew winning this year's Airprentice. Photo~Jerry Willows
Andrew Sherry has been a finalist in a few Airprentice contests. This year his style, skills and attitude made him an easy pick to join the team as the sixth Airprentice. Shrew has been shooting and filming a lot this year both before and after Airprentice. He has a styling segment in What's Next, a number of photo shoots and several mini-vids. It's been great having Shrew on the team and we look forward to the new year with him.
Victory lap. Photo~Jerry Willows
Mason Mashon
Mason railing hard at Silverstar.
Mason is our newest team member added this year at Interbike. We have been following Mason since our first Airprentice where he was a runner-up. His big mountain lines, smooth style, maturity and experience in front of and behind the cameras made us want to sign him this year. He will be a great new addition to the team.
Moi (Trevor Hansen)
I've been doing more managing of the team this year. Still getting out for rides with the bros:
James Wilson's affirmation of youth (birthday) ride at Pre-reap lot.
I have a grant from Mountain Equipment Co-op to re-furbish a trail on Mt. Fromme to create a beginner trail. Quite a change from my early attempts at building trails like Air Supply. I have been spending way more time on my Enduro little bike than my Demo big bike - a sign I'm sure.
All-mountainish in Winthrop, Washington.
2010
The team is morphing and growing this next season. We will be adding another team member soon, changing a few sponsors but still going after the same goals we started the team with eight years ago. See ya on the mountain.
Trevor Hansen
And off we go for 2010. What do you think about Andrew 'Shrew' Sherry and Mason Mashon as additions for the new decade? Any suggestions for our 7th rider? Chime in here...
Rocky Mountain Bikes for Two Ten
Posted by Eamonn Duignan on 2010-01-04
I am pleased to announce that I will be riding Rocky Mountain Bikes for the upcoming season of shred. Last year was my first season on Rocky, and I was more than happy with the stellar performance of my Flatline Pro, and my Slayer SS.
In the arsenal for two-ten: a Rocky Flatline, an Altitude 90, and fingers crossed for a Slayer. Could life be so sweet?
My Flatline Pro in action on the North Shore of BC. Photo: Connor Stefanison
Needless to say, I’m ultra pumped to be working with Rocky once again. Riding for Rocky has been a long realized dream of mine, and I can’t wait to get shredding on my new units.
I couldn’t write this without giving a big shout out to the Godfather of Freeride, and all around nice guy Wade Simmons. Wade has been working hard on the side lines in establishing Rocky as a local brand, and he has also been fundamental in establishing, maintaining and developing my program with Rocky. Wade you rule. Two thousand ten here I come!
The Last Hurrah
Posted by jaydub on 2009-12-28
The last weekend in 2009 went out with a bang. Very little snow, dry weather and warm temperatures make for a great winter in my books. I had Friday, Sat, Sun and Monday off work for the Xmas holidays with no travelling or family plans... It was time to play.
Friday:
I got the little bike out and did a tour of Bridal Path to get the cobwebs out of the legs and lungs after 6 weeks of being idle. I've been hitting the gym but it didn't seem to make a difference with the cardio.
Saturday:
I did a quick lap of Bridal Path/Empress with the wife and then hooked up with part of the crew for more serious business:
To the top of the of the unknown, the snowline was nice and high. The snow pack was also easy to ride on.
Not much further down the trail, it was clear of snow and almost bone dry !
I was having too much fun to take any more photos with the P&S. We were all exhausted from a super long descent to basically sea level and back up to home.
Sunday:
Snowshoe excursion on Seymour Mtn. to Brockton Point. Not much of a hike but still nice to get the legs going.
Suicide Cliffs
view of the city
Brockton Point
can't go wrong a snap of a sunset
Snowshoeing is fun and I do it a few times a year to get some exercise and fresh air.
Monday:
Same route as Saturday and we shuttled a Severed Dick.
Great weekend and a great 2009 ! North Van rules.
Cheers,
JW
