Brian Wizmerski has stepped down from the Eastern Bikes team, in honor of Wiz’s time on the Eastern team they put together this farewell edit.
Love Park Renovations Next Year
The city of Philadelphia is expected to push forward with their plan to renovate John. F. Kennedy Plaza next year. The plaza better known as Love Park will become part of the city’s efforts to make the Parkway from City Hall to the Art Museum greener. You can read more about the cause behind the renovations here.
Franklins Paine Reclaims Granite
The Franklin’s Paine website has an article about how they have managed to save a bunch of the granite from the now remodeled Dilworth Plaza for use in the soon to come skateplaza…
“Franklin’s Paine was able to secure over 400 cubic feet of granite removed from Dilworth Plaza at City Hall for reinstall at the Paine’s Park site. We are sad to see City Hall torn up, but grateful that these historic pieces of granite will continue to be skated in Philly for years to come. We are still on track for a late spring ground breaking and will continue to update on our progress!”
City Hall Remains
Paul Horan posted this photo on Instagram a few hours ago of the remains of City Hall, rest in peace.
Kevin Vannauker Update
Kevin Vannauker broke his leg a few days ago in Baltimore filming with the Chocolate Truck crew. Kevin had surgery and received 12 screws and 2 pins in his leg and has to keep pressure off his leg for the next 6-8 weeks, hopefully he will be back on his bike soon after, get well soon.
Dave King | Dirt Sculpt Interview
“Dave King is one of my best friends. He has been building trails in Pennsylvania and dirt jumping contest courses worldwide for over ten years, and does a damn good job at it. He decided to start his own dirt jump construction company a few years ago so he could do things his own way. One of Dirt Sculpts first gigs was the contest course for the Heros of Dirt movie. The results were great, and the company is growing in new ways, including bring bike parks to public parks. Here is some Q and A with Dave about the happening of Dirt Sculpt.”
Kevin Vannauker Broken Leg
Kevin Vannauker broke his leg earlier today while filming with the Chocolate Truck crew in Baltimore. Not much info. has turned up yet other than the photo above but we want to wish Kevin a speedy recovery, get well soon.
Photo Of The Week: Shilo
This week’s “Photo Of The Week” features Shilo’s first handrail since having surgery on his ankle, you can also read a little interview with Shilo here. Photo by Matt Loughead.
Hunter Shughart Power Hour
Posted is a Power Hour featuring Hunter Shughart at The Refuge skatepark filmed by and featuring Rainer Etsweiler.
Dig 87 / New Website
Dig 87 is out now and features some shots from Chris Marshall of locals Kevin Vannauker, Dan Bob, Matty Miller, and Steve-O. Dig also has a brand new website that looks really good so make sure you check it out here.