Farm Jam 2018 - Photo Epic and Results
In the heart of Southland, New Zealand, there’s a farm owned by the Frew brothers. Every two years they get on the phone, call a bunch of their mates and invite these lucky few to join them in riding their homemade jumps. Sounds simple, but that’s just it. A group of mates, mucking about on bikes together. That’s Farm Jam. 2018 was a good one, too. The atmosphere was different from the previous event. In 2016, we’d lost Kelly only days before and there was a palpable sadness in the air. Everyone sent it, but did so for Kelly – emotions were running high, and riders were in a different place to where they’d usually be.
This year felt lighter, and happier. A return to the norm for the Frew farm. There were a lot of laughs, people back to their regular shenanigans and the riding had hit a new level. Flowing through the meticulously prepared dirt jump course were riders from all over the globe. The rain put a stop to any push bike riding on the Friday, but a break in the weather and some welcome afternoon sun allowed the jumps to be fully utilized to their highest potential. All the ‘jams’ went on longer than scheduled, as everyone was clearly having a blast. Podium places were based on riders voting their top 5 favourite riders, and their favourite trick they saw their peers throwing down. The day's riding was concluded with many of the podium getters having to do a ‘shooey’. Don’t know what that means? Ask Tyler Bereman. He knows.
On Friday evening, the moto boys were able to head out for a spin as they weren't as affected by the early rain. Seeing Tyler's whips in person is something else.
Tyler looks on as the sun sets over the big hip in the paddock.
Winner of Best Whip, Tyler Bereman demonstrates how to whip into the sunset.
Sunset sessions are always a hit with the fans.
So close to full extension, but not quite there. Solid effort though.
After the sun came out and dried the jumps the BMX boys were able to show the crowd what small wheels can do.
Ricky Carmichael in the house.
Corey Bohan brings effortless style to the left hand course, being one of the only ones to ride it.
Representing the girls, Ellie Chew is the only woman ever to ride Farm Jam.
Then it was time for the mountain bike boys. Unfortunately, there were a few that were unable to ride, such as Antoine Bizet, who is just getting over a shoulder injury.
Emmerson puts the finishing touches on the course before practice begins.
Trail wizard Tom Hey shows the correct way to water the jumps.
Full line up of riders on the board.
The boys are back in town.
R-Dog shows that classic laid-back style as he follows Ray George down the second to last feature.
Carson with the tailwhip up the step-up
Christchurch rider Phil McClean rode super consistently all day, unfortunately having an altercation with the ground at one stage.
R-Dog and Storch leading a train into the final hit.
R-Dog finds himself perfectly centered in a clear spot of sky.
Conor had a solid day on the bike after he warmed up, including a new trick
Raglan ripper Lewis Jones has the deepest bag of tricks, but stays so low-key. His podium spot was well deserved.
Lewis proved that he could flip any feature on the course without any stress.
Steezy nac from Emmerson
The arm band from 2016.
Emmerson Wilken has this black band around his bars. You could be forgiven for not noticing it, or realising the significance. This band was given to all the riders to wear on their arm by the Frew Bros at the 2016 event in the memory of Kelly. Emmerson says that it gives him that little bit extra something when he needs to send it.
Carson and Tyler trade stories about their last run.
Trick of the day - Tuck no-hander dab from Matt Jones.
Keeping the young fans stoked.
Hucker wigs were the style of the day
Frew shooey. Frewey?
Results
MTB
1. Matt Jones
2. Lewis Jones
3. Ray George
4. Carson Storch
5. Conor Macfarlane
Best Trick: Matt Jones
Best Style: Ryan ‘R-Dog’ Howard
MOTO
1. Andrew Jackson
2. Tyler Bereman
3. Jake Bowen
4. Josh Sheehan
5. Stu Ewing
Best Style: Lewi Woods
Best Whip: Tyler Bereman
Best Trick: Josh Sheehan
BMX
1. Logan Martin
2. Kyle Baldock
3. Mike ‘Hucker’ Clark
4. Joe SImpson
5. Mike Ross
Best Trick: Kyle Baldock
Best Style: Kris Fox
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