To Whom It May Concern

I got a new camera, and I'm helping Mike with picking up on some filming. If anybody has anywhere that they are trying to get out to get some clips, then get a hold of one of us.

When It Rains, It Doesn't Always Pour

Sometimes the most fun you'll ever have on a bike is riding with good friends on a flat slab of concrete. It forces you to get creative, it's fun, it's simple. Whats crazy about riding to me is the way it sucks you in, its constantly tugging at your shirt. When it rains it just makes you want to ride even more. Sometimes that makes you appreciate the next day of riding more then the last; sometimes you just ride anyway, even if it means finding a flat pad with a roof just because its the only dry spot to ride in a thirty mile radius. It reminds you why enjoy riding; its pure, its a good time, and that you don't have to ride, you just want to so bad that you will despite the rain. Sometimes thats better then riding even the best street spots, nicest park, or sickest set of trails. Last week Mike and I filmed one such occasion. Song is "It's Gonna Rain" by the Violent Femmes. Enjoy the video, enjoy bike riding.

Rain Makes My Brain Insane from Matt Gettings on Vimeo.

Jam tomorrow

I talked to a few guys about bringing some more set ups. I think Max is bringing his gear and I'm still trying to get a hold of Louis because he has some real good stuff too.

It will hopefully be a nice little event where a bunch of friends can hang out. I don't know the helmet law but jst in case bring a helmet for if 5-0 comes down, we aren't breaking any laws, it's no different then a bunch of dudes having a football game at the soccer field.

It starts at 12:30/1 o'clock, it would be cool if some guys would get out the early and help me set up.

Who'll stop the rain

The weather has been anything but great lately. The rain has put a halt to street riding all over which is a major bummer. A lot of digging has been going on at Dustin's which is always a great thing, Gettings even drove out the other day to lend a hand. If that isn't motivation to dig then I don't know what is, cause that is not a short drive from Mizpah to Nesco. The plan is to get the titanic set back up to 8 ft landings like it was way back in the day, I think they're at about 6 1/2 ft right now. That's like half an hours work if 3 guys would just go out there and lend a hand. Even if you have no plans of ever hitting the Titanic you should still put in a little work, because if you think about it Dustin doesn't have to let anybody back there, and he's being cool enough to let a bunch of guys back there. So after reading this, you should grab a shovel and go over to Dustin's dirt jumps and help out. There's a new set in the works that includes a 13ft gap speed jump. Unfortunately there is only one double, so get out there and start piling up dirt. It would be amazing to eventually have all of the sets connecting at some point with some gnarly hips and transfers, and it's all possible if you really want to work for it.

Also the Shred Shack in Mays Landing has a pretty set team now, it uncludes Brett Vitalie, Joe North, Victor Behm, Matt Mazzone, Brandon Bunting, Jeremy Kauffman, Billy Brown, myself, Josh Vodopija, Wigglesworth?(I can't remember that guys actual name my bad), and Stephen Carty for skating. I think there are a few more guys that didn't get out to the meeting yesterday like Shaun Thompson and Jesse Landicini who will also be on the team. Brandon and Matt Mazzone will be doing all the video stuff on a seperate "Shred Shack" vimeo account which I'll post a link too whenever it's up.

The shop tee's are pretty dope if I do say. They come in purple or black with sweet green lettering

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(Still with the cell phone pictures...really?)

Big thanks to Dennis for hookin everybody up, he's a good dude and his shop kicks major ass.

Shred Shack is located right next the Mays Landing Diner on rt. 40. I'm sure most of you have been to The Hub to pick up paintball equipment or some work boots, it's the same building. So if you're in need of some bike/skate/snowboard gear hit up The Shred Shack brooo.

Dylan, Dylan, Dylan, Dylan and Dylan

I will now be infecting the internet via the Piney blog and Workinmanshreds Sincerely,
Matt Gettings