The World Famous Hermosa Beach Ironman is back! There’s nothing better than celebrating the independence of our beautiful country with a run, paddle and chug contest! Plus, this is your chance to be part of the local history of Hermosa Beach for the last 39 years.
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Check out Forest Bailey in ‘One,’ the new teaser from Givin.
If this doesn’t get you itching for some riding, I don’t know what will…

Happy Friday!

Here it is… “5 more minutes…please?!”
This is the first film by Lipstick Productions, and from this trailer they are definitely killing it. It features none other than 686 rider Conny Bleicher. Check it out and let these ladies do their thing!

Recently I decided to head to Bend Oregon for Superpark 15. It was a super good time and all the riders and terrain made it super fun. I linked up with Wildcard Productions Jeremy Dubs and filmed a few runs. It was super good times his video is up for Snowboarder Magazines Superpark Showdown Video Contest! Show some love and vote for our video here: http://fresh.snowboardermag.com/feature/superpark-showdown-2011-bataleon-vs-wildcard/

-Pat

Here’s another Go Skateboarding event for you guys in the Midwest. Shred Shop will be having an all day event with free food and prizes. Make sure to stop by!

http://www.goskateboardingday.org/events/20754/

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Hey guys! Tomorrow, Saturday June 18, 2011, is National Go Skate Day. So go grab your boards and go riding.

If you’re in Idaho, make sure to stop by Eagle Skatepark. There will be a free skate competition at 12pm for all ages and skill levels. Free BBQ, live music, graffiti, design your deck, and a bunch of 686 giveaways. Don’t miss it! read more…