Kyle and Jackson BMX Family Mix

CSK BMX- Kyle Fritz and Jackson Hill from chris clappe on Vimeo.

Kyle and Jackson threw down for a joint deal. Filmed over the past few months by Chris throughout the greater parts of Seattle. Excited to see this up and in the mix.

Kareem Shehab: Welcome to Hold Fast

Told you he had more coming! Kareem letting loose with a welcome to Hold Fast Edit. Footage is stacked on stacked and tricks and spots on point. Probably haven't even seen most of these hidden Seattle gems. Really proud of the work he's put in and excited he is producing so much this summer. Keeping the dream alive.

Kareem Shehab - Welcome To Hold Fast from Hold Fast on Vimeo.

Kareem Shehab: Blowing Things Up

Two off the wall edits from Kareem in a week's time. A stacked collection of cheetah Pharoh clips in his farewell to Leader and a Seattle Special Hill Bomb down Dravus in Magnolia.

Something tells me though he isn't done yet. Hold tight for the next gem from our brother.

Dravus from Killa Kareem on Vimeo.

Farewell Leader from Killa Kareem on Vimeo.

MTB Park With Tyler Johnson

Tyler got down on some MTB Park slope style trials trails stuff a little while back. This is the product of the afternoon of fun. Guest appearance by Kyle and filled by Chris.

CSK C-Sides: We're Still Here

We've been a little distant the last few months. Don't think that we haven't been busy. I gathered together a few unused new and old flip clips from Chris, Tyler, and even a rare Zlog spotting.

Summer has arrived in Seattle and we're still here.

Tyler: Rail Ride

Chris and Kareem: Ledge

Tyler Johnson - Invisible BMX Barspin - Summer 2012

Behind the scene #1

iPhone picture taken last summer while filming with Chris and Tyler.

Beacon Hill Skatepark with Tyler Johnson

Tyler went out to the Beacon Hill Skatepark with Chris this past week. Instead of letting a broken chain ruin the session, Tyler decided to finish it out on his skateboard. And of course, he does not fail to deliver. Well done.

Physical Therapy Mix

CSK-Physical Therapy

As Chris simply put it, here are some leftovers and some new goodies from your NW family including myself, Chris Clappé, Tyler Johnson, Kyle Fritz, and Nelson Bell (with the massive handrail hop).

Tyler Johnson - Hold Fast - #FixieAngel

Excited to officially share that Tyler is now riding for Hold Fast, hard and soft goods. He's been running the 26" Subverter frame for a few months and has a signature smoke camo colorway strap. As evidence is the edit below, Tyler continues to crush whatever is in front of him. Filming and editing by mix master Chris Clappé.

Tyler Johnson California Lounging

Laid up on a couch in Matt's van. Sending thoughts for a swift recovery.

I Can't Stand the Rain

Here are a few clips we've gathered in our favorite winter hiding den that you all know as P6. The layout and assortment of materials and resources has led to some fun experiments and antics. Moveable parking blocks, dollies, and ice melt. I love how Chris and tyler disregard the standard and have dropped their signature stamps all over this spot and edit. Needless to say, they own it. Excited to welcome Kyle in to the mix as well. Enjoy.

CSK-I Cant Stand The Rain from chris clappe on Vimeo.

Always fun to see how far we've come. The edit below is from 2 years ago. Same spot, same dudes, whole different outlook.

Winter training from chris clappe on Vimeo.

Tre and his USA Cycling Mechanic License - Leveraging Life Long Learning Opportunities

Tre (far right) mean mugging and beanie wearing

A few weeks ago I visited Tre at the shop and he shared some exciting news. He was packing up and headed out to Colorado Springs to embark on an intensive 5 day clinic to receive his USA Cycling Mechanic's License. As one of a select 60 people, Tre spent the week in both lectures and workshops covering a range of topics including bicycle material construction and design, race support techniques, as well as career and program development. The group took a field trip and toured the 7-Eleven U.S. Olympic Training Center Velodrome which Tre was quite excited about. 

Tre has already invested quite a few years in to his maintenance career and is an exemplary model for what Life Long Learning is all about.

He's makes it a priority and it is evident through both his passion and actions for pursuing and leveraging opportunities and experiences to enhance his skill set.

I've told him before that I would only let the best mechanic press in my bottom brackets but I didn't think he would really go through all this trouble.

Congratulations Tre, this is definitely an achievement worth celebrating.


Take a peak HERE for and article about the program

Wolfdrawn KVLT KLIPS XIV

Matt put it down eloquently and simply. 

It has a been awhile and some of this is old footage but who cares really. No kinked rails, no bar spinning 15 stairs, still we are having more fun :]

Some Chicago and Milwaukee clips in the mix along with the Long Beach escapades. Whole lotta family in this lost and almost forgotten footage. I haven't worn shorts since that trip.

Tyler, All White, All Wall

Capitalized on a break in the rain and got out with Chris and Tyler this past weekend. Tyler's been going on and on about this wall to wall transfer. Looking forward to sharing what else he pulled.

Tyler's game face

Chris on that white balance tip

Perspective

JD, Tuck No at Garfield

Jonathan Davis, Tuck No Hander, Garfield 8 Stair, Photo by Chris Case

When People Stop Being Polite, And Start Getting Real

CSK-When People Stop Being Polite And Start Getting Real. from chris clappe on Vimeo.

I am thrilled to share with you the results of a summer long endeavor that we've titled When People Stop Being Polite, And Start Getting Real. This video embodies all that the CSK Northwest Division stands for. Maintaining courage, being open to change, and leveraging life long learning opportunities.

Also, if you haven't yet, take a look at some of the other clips that did not make the final cut.

CSK Leftovers from chris clappe on Vimeo.

Too Good To Pass Up

Tyler doing his thing, as Chris put it "too good to pass up"