The Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad recently had the opportunity to perform at the NBL game between the Perth Wildcats and the Adelaide 36ers in front of a sellout crowd of 5000 people.
The Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad performed a halftime show at NBL match 27th October 2011
Friend of Freestyle now and all round good bloke Callum McCauley came along to the Margaret River agricultural show a few weeks ago. He brought along his video camera and caught some of the stunt shows that Freestyle Now was performing. Enjoy.
The spectators of the recent NBL (National Basketball League) match between the Perth Wildcats and the Adelaide 36ers were treated to a great halftime show from the Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad. With Challenge Stadium sold out to a 5000 capacity crowd the riders punched out a solid ripping 5 minute show. Unfortunately for the Wildcats they went down to the Adelaide 36ers 92 to 100 but the winners of the night was the unexpected crowd who got to see an awesome display bmx riding.
Dylan Schmidt in the middle of a double whip
David Pinelli superman seat grab
Michael Bayzand stretched nothing
Jacob DeAbreu superman
Clockwise from top left – Michael Bayzand no foot can can – David Pinelli with his mad dipped 360 – Jacob DeAbreu back flips over Shaun Jarvis – David Pinelli 360 table top
The weekend of the 22nd of October the Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad headed down to Margaret River to attend the Margaret River Agricultural show to perform some BMX stunt shows. Squad member Shaun Jarvis flowed some words and photos from the weekend,
“Hey all, the Margaret River show was a hoot. Friday afternoon once the ramps were hitched up to the FN wagon Dave Pinelli, Michael Bayzand and me set off to pick up Dylan Schmidt along the freeway and then we were south bound. First stop was Gelorup for a quick session at the skatepark and then to eaten by midges on our departure. Busselton was our next destination. Bryn Weinman was letting us stay at his house for the night. Although he was out at his graduation dinner we couldn’t get to his till really late so a rad session went down at Busselton skatepark after an awesome meal at one of the local pubs.
Come Saturday morning it was off to Margaret River for the show with extra guest rider, Bryn. On my first bit of warm up for the shows I ended up snapping my frame. Not a good thing while in show mode but things happen. To get the show done I had to carry my bike to the top of the ramp to get the jump over part of the show done, it’s all good thou as all the shows got done with the crowds giving much applause and cheers. We had time during the breaks in the shows to go and session the skatepark. Was really bummed my frame had snapped as it was a fun session. Anyway we rocked out hard at the Margaret River show, it was awesome. That night we headed back to the house of Bryn. The next morning it was back yard ramp session time but as my bike was screwed I dint get to have a roll, didn’t really matter as I had to wait out the front for the RAC as Michael so conveniently locked the keys in the car. There always comes a time for fun to be over and that time came so it was then pile in and get going back to Perth. Big thanks to the Weinman family for letting us crash at their house and to the riders on the trip for getting their rad on.”
Clockwise from top left – David Pinelli at Gelorup – Shaun Jarvis smiths the ledge at B-town park – David get his nozzys on – Good friend of Freestyle Now Callum McCauley cam and hung out and videoed the shows.
Clockwise from top left – Dylan Schmidt took advantage of the down ramp from team FMX who were also at the Margaret River show for FMX stunt shows, whip jam – David and Shaun during the show – Michael Bayzand gets two feet in the air but both on one side of the bike, no foot can can – This is a 360 from David Pinelli.
Clockwise from top left – this jump is nothing for Michael Bayzand – Shaun and Dylan with some crazy action – Dylan throws a nacnac 360 – David clicks a 360 lookback, right and tight.
David Pinelli grabs his seat and stretches his legs and strikes a superman seat grab pose.
Bryn Weinman super whips are awesome.
David Pinelli has some serious dipped 360.
Clockwise from top left – Michael Bayzand – Dylan Schmidt – Backyard ramp host Bryn Weinman – David Pinelli.
The Kambalda car ute and bike show was an awesome day. It was hot but being out in the middle of the Western Australian goldfields you would not expect anything but hot. Freestyle Now had 3 guest riders out for the show, Michael Bayzand, Jaymin King and goldfields local Corey Smithies. The day had lots of sweet looking cars of all types on display and Hells Bells (AD/DC tribute band) rocked out the night. While packing up after the shows one local came up and expressed how stoked he was on seeing a backflip, his gratitude was express several times over and over and over, not sure if he was excited but it seemed to be that way.
Clockwise from top left – Michael Bayzand has nothing on this trick – Corey Smithies has some rad table tops – Michael flips for the crowd, everyone likes a back flip – Jaymin King is rad, tuck no hander.
Hopetoun is located about 400kms north west of Melbourne. And just like most country towns they have a once a year agricultural show. For 2011 the Hopetoun agricultural invites Freestyle Now along to perform some stunt shows on their new skatepark that had just been installed a few weeks prior to the show. Freestyle Now enlisted good friend Greg Barns to head up the assault on the small town. And as normal the crowds loved it, the riders loved it, the skatepark loved it, and everyone was having fun. Below are a few snaps of some of the fun taking place.
Left Cairns and right Calum both attacking the new ramps – photos Greg Barns
After 8 days 16 BMX stunt shows the Freestyle Now squad ended the Perth Royal show with a banger of a show. The lunch time show was full of tricks from the squad all smashing out some radness. The Night time show was off the hook. Riders were jumping all over the place with nonstop action. On ramp 1, Dylan Schmidt and Michael Bayzand did backflips side by side, crazy stuff with no room for error. On jump 2, Jake Greaves and Tim Rose almost touched front wheels when Tim went for a flip and while in the 180 upside down mode Jake was taking off, so close but excitement all round. Ramp 3 the action was non stop with Bradie Yoemans throwing down some of the best tyre grabs in the biz. At the end of the show the riders from ramps 2 and 3 all hit up ramp 2 in a train mode and kept going onto ramp 1 where all 15 riders hit the ramp in one nonstop long train. Epic. After all was done it was time to celebrate with Royal BMX hosting an after royal show party.
Freestyle Now would like to send a big thanks to all the riders who participated in the BMX demos at the 2011 Perth Royal Show. Without all of the riders shredding like they did none of the insane action would have been happing. Props to you all.
Clockwise from top left – Hands in the air, Dylan Schmidt and Shaun Jarvis – Kie Ashworth and Shaun Jarvis – Michael Bayzand trying to fly like a bird – Tim Rose with only one foot on his bike.
Clockwise from top left – Michael Bayzand hits nothing in the air – Brad Mas alive and kicking – Tim Rose 360 turndown – After Royal show Royal party.
Day seven of the Perth Royal show was so awesome. The Freestyle Now bmx stunt squad really dropped all the hammers during both the day and night shows as well as some mid demo street sessions. The lunch time show was just full of banger tricks that went down a treat for the crowds. Between the lunch and night show some of the crew went off to hit some streets for a bit more of a session. Then come the night time show the crowds at the show were massive and with that they were so loud. The guys from team FMX punched out some great motocross madness while the 15 rider strong crew from Freestyle Now hit some of the best tricks and some great all in rider trains over the jumps. The Friday night show can only be described with one word, Radabonzical.
Clockwise from top left – Andy set the table nice and flat – Kie Ashworth with his super hero impersonation – Michael Bayzand hits nothing in the air – David somehow dips his 360 so much it’s hard to work out how they spin.
Clockwise from top left – Tim Rose with a flatty 360 – Bryn Weinman can turndown a date to graduation as well as his bike – Laurance Bakewell can flair anything – Kie Ashworth large kicker 360.
The tricks just keep on coming from the Freestyle Now riders during the Perth Royal show. During the day it is a fairly relaxed vibe with just one jump and only 6 riders but at night it’s time to unleash the madness. With 3 jumps and 15 riders in the main arena along with the guys from team FMX its just total kaos, riders flying throught the air in every direction. Below are some snaps from the day 6.
Clockwise from top left – Dylan Schmidt grabbing seat with no feet on, superman seat grab – Michael Bayzard less two hands and two feet while traveling through the air – Dylan bars spin during one of the train runs – Dylan again with some long jump in the staging hitting the 9 metre mark, where the length of wood is on the ground
More good times, more rad times, more crowds screaming, more awesome tricks, more fun. That was day 5 at the Perth Royal show. If you have not been yet, check it out.
Clockwise from top left – Andy table top 360 – Bryn Weinman super tail whip – Michael Bayzand back flip – Kim Bloodson loving BMX in the staging area.
