Sequence Saturday 8

Feb 23, 2012 at 22:45
by Julian Coffey  
bigquotesI am lucky to get to be one of the photographers that shoots alongside Anthill when they are making films. Cool things are often happening. A few weeks back, the crew spent the better part of a week in Aptos, California, documenting life at the Post Office Jumps for their upcoming film, Strength In Numbers. This place is steeped in history having built many famous riders and careers. Further, Aptos has provided endless hours of entertainment and physical output for kids that simply want to play and get airborne. These local Norcal rippers have also been an incredible community of mountain bikers to this neighbourhood, and the trails here reek of passion and stoke. These jumps have been facing the claim of certain death for a longtime now, but when you hang out here and view it through the eyes of the the locals and passers by, you get a sense that 'the strength in numbers' of riders that use this compound. These riders meticulously care for this land which has shown the land owners and government that having jump trails in the core of a town is a great thing and is valued. This sequence is a tiny celebration of just another one of those days at the office, a place where if you take the time to stop and watch for a moment on any afternoon, you will have your mind blown by displays of pure local talent. Hats off to the entire Post Office crew of riders and trail builders that were present and absent the week we were there, the seggy is gonna be alltime. See you soon at the world premiere in Monterey for Anthill's new film. Riders in this sequence are - Ryan Howard, Brandon Semenuk, Brett Rheeder, Kyle Jamieson, Jack Fogelquist, Max Kauert, Ray George, Logan Peat, Alex Reveles, and 12 year old ripper Connor Gallart. - Sterling Lorence

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  • 208 13
 In my best David Attenborough voice:

"The lesser spotted true dirt jumper can often be found near mounds of dirt that, in packs, they have spent hours crafting into what appears to be their chosen social environment. Although they are often nocturnal creatures, who prefer to meet in water holes we often refer to as 'pubs', they show their true prowess during the day.

An amateur naturalist could expect to find them appear by their mounds of dirt from around 11am, mostly at the week ends. Here the viewer is in for a visual treat. The dirt jumpers often ride in packs (or trains) exhibiting a display of their best moves in an attempt to gain dominance of their territory. On rare occasions one may be lucky enough to spot a female dirt jumper appear and then you would likely see this display become a mating ritual where the male of the species compete to gain the females attention. Sadly, it is often that the female has in fact arrived at the area with a mate.

These areas of dirt are frequently becoming meccas for budding photographers to arrive and shoot, with such frequent displays one should question oneself... when was the last time that you frequented such a dirt jumper hot spot and took in the wonders that these areas have to offer?"

DISCLAIMER: I am sad to say that Sir David Attenborough does not actual endorse this thread.

Now I'm off riding!
  • 12 2
 you legend haha
  • 60 3
 from some reason, I was reading it like Morgan Freeman... either or, this is so good.
  • 5 1
 We have a winner.
  • 11 2
 Yeah thanks now I don't even want to bother trying....
  • 3 0
 Banzai attack of bikers!
  • 2 0
 sickest one yet!
  • 2 8
flag fenderdude345 FL (Feb 25, 2012 at 9:50) (Below Threshold)
 Dont know who david attenborough is but it sounded great in my mind when i read it like morgan freeman
  • 9 1
 I'm american, but lived in the UK until I was 10. The David Attenborough voice took me back to the good ole days in Chelveston. Just give PatchesUK the backpack and call it a day. No one could top that!
  • 5 0
 Haha so true give this man the bag right now, Brilliant Comment haha lol
  • 3 2
 What ever goes up..... Must come down....... Only to go back up again. In this case 9-10 bikes controlled by 9-10 B.A riders.
  • 8 4
 Am I the only person who thinks these unoriginal, formulaic, shameless 'best comment' attempts are really really lame?
  • 1 0
 that's what i mean a great philosopher!!
  • 1 0
 wow they have the sickest back back for the sickest sequence!!!
  • 1 0
 @dom69foco

I agree most of them are really lame and cheesy, but give patches some credit man i though his comment was class lol
  • 1 0
 awesome
  • 1 0
 So much going on at once!
  • 1 0
 *Throws arms up in the air
I QUIT
  • 3 0
 its so hard to compete with this comment, but ill do my best:

BOOBIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 it's a jumpin' jamboree!
  • 18 0
 I wish I may, I wish I might...... I wish to ride this ballet of bikes They spin, they flip, they float around They jump, they pop, barely touching ground So much steez, so much style...... Even a crash won't wipe off the smile There is grace and there is beauty and its ours to behold Props to you Aptos, for this epic story you've told This biking we have it sets us free, it gives us bliss PB's Sequence Saturday.... A spectacle too good to miss
  • 26 9
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  • 4 3
 Noooo! Was hoping the little kid in front was also going to join in Frown
  • 8 0
 Anyone else notice Kyle missed his tuck? And Rheeder's new setup looks incredibly steezy
  • 3 0
 rheeder was riding a trek...
  • 1 0
 ya I know that's why I commented on it its sick
  • 1 0
 kyle didn't miss his no hander, the photographer did
  • 10 2
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  • 2 0
 trick question
  • 8 1
 I know how that family feels. Waiting forever for the train to go by while you sit by the tracks and watch. The best train I'd love to be stuck waiting for.
  • 5 0
 Superconducting and High Energy Physics

Scientist's were astonished with this actual rearch footage, after testing out the Large Hadron Collider for the first time!!


My apologies to 98% of the PB population!! Wink who would'nt understand... Especially the PB'ers that want to trade me thier playstation game for a complete DH bike.




Go Brett Rheeder!!!
  • 1 0
 As long as you meant research footage then I'm all understanding.....Not the place to really be throwing around your higher level physic brain Wink
  • 1 0
 After typing it out on my iPhone. I impatiently pressed send. I then realized my mispelling of research!! Totally wrecked my own comment! F@&k! It was like punch in the throat! I then was forced to await someone to call me on it! Big Grin

You Sir, win the prized!
Cheers!

I wish I had something good to give you!!
  • 6 1
 The 20.26 to Post Office will be calling at the following stops :
Flow
Pop
Smooth
Style
This line terminates at Evening Sun.

Thank you for your attention.
  • 12 6
 i cant really think of a good comment, but nice ass on the left
  • 2 3
 Your into mom cougars?
  • 8 7
 I love dirt jumping because you do it with your mates, when your riding in a train its just sucha rush watching those who you ride with flying around in front of you! You will never see someone finish off a train, and not be smiling!
  • 4 7
 the post office park is not just any park, it's talked about around the whole world and how well made the jumps are, the amount of enthusiastic riders, pro or non-pro it's all the same in the end. This is shown in this sequence, it's a massive train of riders sending it and having the best time of their lives. And the Post Office dirt jump park provides this endless amount of fun. No doubt that the legacy will live on if ever the park was to be knocked down.
  • 2 1
 @johnny-compton: It doesn't matter where this is, the ethos is the same, you don't think you get this atmosphere anywhere else? Seriously?
  • 4 0
 watch closely Son, cause your gonna be the best, around, and nothing is ever gonna bring you down!
  • 4 3
 Every time I see these jumps I think to my self. Wow, amazing. I need to grow some cahonas....but its not easy being steezy. Props to every one involved and there dedication to the office !
  • 3 2
 this sums up dirt jumping, so many people think it's all about pulling the biggest tricks. I bet after this train i'd have a bigger smile than if i'd landed a flipwhip on my own
  • 1 0
 "Bystanders stand by and observe the famed Post Office Jumps, where physicists have long theorized there is a localized lack of gravity. A train of riders is on hand to prove their theory."
  • 3 0
 i cant really follow whats going on and whos going where cause theres so many of em... but its stilll sick
  • 1 0
 28 pictures is a lot for a sequence, to capture that much stuff going on a video would make more sense in my opinion...

Also, why the f*ck is everybody getting negative propped? PB is so very frustrating sometimes.
  • 3 1
 when i was watching this i was like "what do i look at, what do i look at, theres so much happening!"
  • 2 2
 This photo reminds me of the current Weetabix TV advert.The little kid is stood there with his parents thinking "pffft! That's Nothing! I could do that anyday! Let me have a run and I will show all of you up!!!" Big Grin
  • 4 4
 The lil kid on the 12'' is mentally preparing for the day he can join the big boys! If all us grown men love these pics so much, just imagine how HUGE all this seemed to him.
  • 1 0
 Wow, neg props for real? I'm not really out hunting for props here- but to whoever can't appreciate the awe and inspiration created by great riding- why are you even a pinkbike member? All these steezy epic comments here, and ya gotta down on the one that recognizes the one who, besides the riders, probably thinks this stuff is off the charts mad steezy epic haha. I also thought the contest was for comments, not pieces of literature, for those who play this witty little game.
  • 5 3
 How was work today? ...just another day at the office.
  • 1 3
 As an Aptos native, post office has always been the spot for me and all of my buds. It inspires all of us to go big, pull the next trick, and just have a good time. For anyone who has never been there, you're missing something pretty amazing.
  • 2 1
 Post Office Senders : Whips, threes and tuck no-handers; in awe, grommet rippers take a gander.
  • 2 0
 the big train that could... chuga chuga choochoo
  • 1 1
 They're just obeying the signage and going counter clockwisish, which is such a good example for the young one and his super hot Foxy Roxy mom standing to the left.
  • 1 1
 what im saying is there would have been two tuck no handers! look at frame 16. theres to one on the hip and the one on the jump before it just finishing up
  • 1 1
 the talent at these jumps is amazing. you pretty much have the whos who at these jumps durning the winter. one word would be legendary!
  • 1 0
 Its so cool to watch those guys with so much flow just having fun in that train of awesomness!
  • 3 2
 ~Oh dad, please, buy me one of them !
  • 4 4
 When you see jumps in a video and they look HUGE, you know that in real life they are MASSIVE!
  • 1 0
 cho cho here comes the train !
  • 1 0
 I would rather spend some time hittin' her jumps and hips....sexy roxy!
  • 1 0
 that these jumps are good to ride
  • 1 0
 que buenos saltos dan ganas de montar en bicicleta
  • 2 1
 for an extra 5.99 have your air mail arrive with style.
  • 1 0
 Couldn't see Semenuk but I think I could see his SKINNIES !
  • 1 0
 "Using my dog as a tripod is the best idea ever"
  • 1 0
 Thats a bike sick train!!!
  • 1 0
 aaaaaahhhhhhhhh were do i look Smile
  • 1 0
 Bikes freaking everywhere Stop teasing
  • 1 0
 The kid "Look at these fools I've been flipping those since I was 2"
  • 1 0
 Sick! Briliant! The photographer had a great idea! Respect!
  • 4 4
 How come the little guy isn't out there shredding with them? I know he can.
  • 1 0
 Gravity favours the brave.....they must be pretty brave.
  • 2 0
 She has a nice ass...
  • 2 0
 PANDEMONIUM
  • 1 1
 The little ripper would be home playing with his wii if it wasn't for the Post Office
  • 1 0
 "Im boostin off the jumps on the crazy train!"
  • 1 0
 yeah logan peat, good to see that guy back shredding it again.
  • 1 0
 Dont even know that many people who ride bikes haha
  • 1 0
 "See that son? God didnt give us wings. He knew we would create bikes."
  • 1 0
 That is the coolest Merry Go Round that I've every seen!!!
  • 1 0
 Honey, I think the popcorn's ready!
  • 1 0
 So stoked for Mr. Brett Rheeder!!!!
  • 1 0
 A sneak peek of the 2012 london olympics synchronized biking event.
  • 1 0
 So sick it looks like we have a sick photo-grapher
  • 1 0
 looks someone is juggling bikes...excellent sequence!
  • 1 0
 thats that little kid conner, from the fogelsode at the end of the train!
  • 1 1
 If only those 3 people knew who they were watching throwing down, aptos= GNARNIA
  • 1 1
 Weren't they going to tear these down sometime ago? Let's hope they never do!
  • 1 0
 margus.pinkbike.com/blog/Seaotter-4.html I thought so, did they just get relocated? Oh hell, I don't know!
  • 1 1
 awwwwwwwwww the missed the tuck-no at 15/16!! bummer i love seeing that trick
  • 1 1
 That girl on the left sure looks happy to be there she didnt move an inch the whole run.
  • 1 1
 in about 2 years or so, we are gonna be seeing a sequence saturday of that little guy on the 16 riding here..
  • 1 0
 This just gets too confusing if you watch it over an over!!! :0
  • 1 0
 give the kid a few years and he'll be slaying it as well
  • 1 0
 Be careful.... There going Postal over there!!
  • 1 0
 Pause at 28/28 because LOOK AT THAT WHIP!!!!!!!!
  • 1 0
 'going postal' has a new meaning!
  • 1 0
 Smooth sundown bro train line, everyones style'in it out
  • 1 0
 "Making the Easter Bunny proud since (Insert date of creation here)"
  • 1 0
 If you build it, they will come.
  • 1 0
 Like rush-hour on the Deerfoot.
  • 1 0
 It moves so fast that my eyes are gonna pop outta my head lol
  • 1 0
 love it, i will be there today
  • 2 3
 Soo cool to see a sequence like that not only with one rider and also not in a super sectret location!
  • 3 4
 I kept getting lost with what was happening, so much cool stuff all at once. Smile
  • 2 3
 gonna have to double flush after that dump, the train just can't handle that shit!
  • 3 3
 They're jumping like antelopes in africa
  • 2 2
 And the train goes on and on and on. Love it 3
  • 3 4
 After that train just went through, its no longer the "post office" it is "Grand Central Terminal!!" hahah
  • 2 2
 Dump three looking sick! R-Dog
  • 1 1
 At the post office jumps they SEND it!
  • 2 2
 There has to be in there somewhere
  • 2 2
 dig to ride ! that's basically the trail spirit !
  • 1 1
 the kid in front could do better than the rest!
  • 1 0
 Heaven on earth
  • 3 2
 Now that's a train!!
  • 2 2
 The post office way shows people freedom on two wheels
  • 2 2
 Brandon Semenuk, at it again, didn't he learn his lesson from SS2?
  • 2 2
 ALL ABOARD, the jump train.... - fade to classic 80's music-
  • 4 3
 Quantum leap
  • 5 1
 This negative prop-ing bullshit is getting ridiculous. I rarely neg someone even if I take great umbrage! Come out from behind your negative shit you cowards and contribute something to PB!!!!!! I am not pissed off. I am just contributing! What is so wrong with my Previous comment? I ask you cowards! Now speak the f*ck up!!! Exercise your so called Liberty!!! Damn dudes!!! Horse f*cking Lame Ass Shit, Mouse Abusing Swinging Dicks!!! God f*cking Damn!!!! Did you hear the POP yet? Rev-a-f*cking-lution on PB for all that is truly bikes, boys & girls! Please excuse my French!
  • 1 0
 You're not pissed off but you took the time to type a wall of abuse to show that you were upset?

Go Go Gadget Logic !
  • 1 0
 Dramatic license for humor dude!
  • 3 4
 i wish i could ride these jumps, wait - i wish i just had this many friends boohoohoo etc
  • 3 2
 Scatterbrain
  • 2 3
 that fuckin first three was so damn dirt i can't even handle it. gah I'm so down for that steez
  • 1 2
 sickest sequence so far, I dont know what to look at, theres so much happening!
  • 2 2
 AWESOME lighting le train
  • 1 0
 so steeze
  • 1 0
 Optical illusion
  • 1 1
 So much for japan having the fastest train!
  • 1 0
 screw snow
  • 1 1
 This is the comment that best sums up the Post Office legacy.
  • 1 0
 CHOO CHOO.
  • 1 0
 my brain hurts
  • 1 0
 Yeah Connor!
  • 1 0
 So... Many... Riders
  • 2 3
 That kids just waiting to show them all up...
  • 2 2
 The Train of two wheels.
  • 1 2
 The kids think it's easy.
  • 2 4
 Great sequence and intro gives you a real perspective on a true hotbed of rich riding bike culture.
  • 2 2
 Grasshopper style !!!!!!
  • 2 2
 Chicken Parteeeeyy !
  • 1 1
 ZESTY CHAOS
  • 1 1
 dirt jump city!!
  • 2 5
 That little guy sitting there watching kinda reminds me of myself at a younger age, i bet hes dreaming of being just like them!
  • 3 3
 Little Kid: Soon.
  • 2 2
 Choo Chooo
  • 1 0
 Honestly, i would much rather be watching these guys shred while i am waiting in line at the post office.
  • 1 1
 Who won last week's bag?
  • 1 1
 Really interesting angle
  • 3 5
 Im first. Looks like a dance. All in sync.
  • 4 5
 Aptos California is known for these jumps, like Sterling said "This place is steeped in history having built many famous riders and careers..." Without these jumps that have been an influence to so many riders and one of the most famous bike destinations in the world, well everything would change, jumping just wouldn't be jumping. They've been looked at for being taking down or destroyed time and time again, yet they've lived through everything so far, because of the dedicated riders maintaining them and improving them. Strength in Numbers is what the movies called and that's just whats been keeping this awesome location still rideable and enjoyable!, (and anyone can go there!) All the riders in the sequence just show their love for them by doing tricks that'll inspire the younger generation such as young Connor there.... Now when I think "Post Office" I think Aptos California, not the place where I get my mail from...
  • 2 0
 Tader really wants that backpack. haha
  • 1 0
 haha thought i'd give it a go... long speech ya know? haha, but oh well, another time maybe.
  • 2 0
 Oh I thought you should have gotten it. Haha
  • 2 4
 If I see those photos I get directly mood of biking. Thanks!
  • 5 6
 Banger Banger Banger
  • 3 5
 Wow there are some gay comments trying to win that bag haha
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