SoCal: The Annual - Week 1
Every year a group of dirt jumpers from the UK escape the cold of home for the promise of sun and good riding in Southern California. Sam Pilgrim, Sam Reynolds, Danny Pace and Adam Williams packed their bikes and made America their home for a month.
The first place we went was Clairemont Skatepark to meet up with the locals who we've seen there each year.
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Part 2 coming next week. Video coming at the end of the trip.
The first place we went was Clairemont Skatepark to meet up with the locals who we've seen there each year.
Next Stop, the Fury Trails
Monster kindly sorted us with tickets for the San Diego Supercross
We then drove to Tehachapi for Woodward West, unfortunately the dirt step up is being maintained, but there's plenty in the skatepark to keep everyone occupied.
While at Woodward we met up with Cory Nastazio who invited us to his backyard trails.
Part 2 coming next week. Video coming at the end of the trip.
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25 Comments
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EricThiessen
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:13)
video's or it didn't happen
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suicidedownhiller
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:13)
Why do I always miss these guys when they ride my trails? Missed them last year and this year. Angry haha.
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realsam
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:21)
i always seem to miss the rad sessions too
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foshizz
(Feb 14, 2013 at 19:56)
I'll bet his yard shows up on a topo map.
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SessionshredderNH
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:10)
The only up side to a Monster sponsorship compair to a Redbull one is free tickets to super cross.
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timlake
(Feb 15, 2013 at 6:16)
I reckon Red Bull still get given a fair few tickets!
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konacowan7
(Feb 16, 2013 at 19:36)
i reckon they can afford to buy out monster from the super cross
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drop20
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:10)
I am jealous of their trip...Looks like you guys ripped it up and had a great time! Thanks for the sweet photos 
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djcrossmax
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:25)
Nice shots not even Jordan could fly like that. How many injuries does it take to catch air like that? 
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spencerstutzman
(Feb 14, 2013 at 22:31)
Wow, i hit those dirt jumps two days a week. East County!
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nialle17
(Feb 14, 2013 at 23:26)
Getting away from.the horrible UK winters and riding in California = Living the Dream
- 1 0
FrEeZa
(Feb 15, 2013 at 14:55)
Finally, I saw someone wearing a Superlight. Other than that... the usual awesome stuff
- 2 0
kylezz
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:01)
That cancan....CRAZY!!
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realsam
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:09)
haha those are my local trails
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erikthefatty
(Feb 14, 2013 at 21:20)
Man, it's so weird to see all these places close to home.
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Relentless211
(Feb 14, 2013 at 19:22)
Anyone know if that's Laguna niguel skatepark wih the green fence?
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sam-davies
(Feb 14, 2013 at 19:26)
It's OB skatepark, think it stands for Ocean Beach
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erikthefatty
(Feb 14, 2013 at 21:19)
Yeah, Ocean Beach skatepark. I ride there on the weekends when I'm staying at my girlfriend's.
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Relentless211
(Feb 14, 2013 at 21:23)
for sure, thank you
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gs4designs
(Feb 14, 2013 at 21:55)
lags skatepark haha
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tylertyler
(Feb 14, 2013 at 19:40)
I want to come on the next trip!!!!!!! That looked sick!
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Turqoise
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:12)
If only I lived in Cali... the dj's are great!
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boogaloo77
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:51)
you live in Vancouver and you're not happy??? id give anything to live in BC
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tetonlarry
(Feb 14, 2013 at 19:30)
I would honestly give up a nut to live in Canada. However, you would have to PAY ME to live in overpopulated California.
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Sinbin
(Feb 14, 2013 at 18:08)
Jealous! Epic trip!
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