My name is Frankie Vass. I'm 21 years young. Ive been riding ever since I got a BMX for my 14th birthday. I mainly ride street and skate parks because thats what we have in and around London, Ontario. I'm trying to get some dirt jumps going but its hard to find a spot that wont get plowed.
The trip to Whistler with the Drop In crew was amazing. Whistler has some amazing spots to ride. I wish I could have stayed longer. Hopefully next time I go I'll have some working brakes and be able to use the mountain more. Thanks to everybody at Rip.tv for putting on a great contest and providing first class treatment.
Frankie Vass Esquire
The trip to Whistler with the Drop In crew was amazing. Whistler has some amazing spots to ride. I wish I could have stayed longer. Hopefully next time I go I'll have some working brakes and be able to use the mountain more. Thanks to everybody at Rip.tv for putting on a great contest and providing first class treatment.
Frankie Vass Esquire
Kyle,
My name is Kyle Thomas. My life is very busy right now, I am a 21 year old Mechanical Engineering major at the University of Idaho, in Moscow Idaho USA, and when I am not submerged in school work, I am either out riding trails, or building them. I grew up in Bismarck North Dakota where I first became interested in mountain bikes. I started racing XC when I was 12. I loved riding and racing my bike more than anything and went on to race XC, Road, and BMX. I spent countless hours just riding in my driveway working on the basics of riding, balance, control, and confidence. I read every bike magazine I could get my hands on, watched every video I could find, and browsed the internet for anything on two wheels. I started working at my local shop when I turned 14, and have been a bike junkie ever since. Once I graduate I hope to work in the industry designing bicycles and bike related products.
I really got into free riding when I moved to Idaho when I was 17. I’ve always enjoyed the downhill aspect of riding and spent this last summer racing and improving my riding along with learning more about this industry. This last summer I worked for Transition Bikes in Bellingham Washington as their intern, which allowed me to see the production side of the cycling industry. The last summer was the best summer I’ve ever had, I progressed immensely as a rider and learned an awful lot from the guys at transition and the people they deal with on a daily basis. My favorite part was meeting all the people over the summer and interacting with the riders, talking to the public, and riding with people who enjoy riding.
I’ve been around the industry for a few years now, and I’ve filmed videos and written stories on multiple events around the country for online sites, and met numerous riders along the way. I am looking forward to being in front of the camera as a rider and to see this aspect of riding and the business that goes along with it. Rip.TV’s be a Dirtbag Contest has been an amazing experience. I want to say thanks to Rip.tv for putting on the contest, and treating us like rock stars. I had a great time in Whistler and hopefully look forward to riding with the Drop in crew next summer!
I really got into free riding when I moved to Idaho when I was 17. I’ve always enjoyed the downhill aspect of riding and spent this last summer racing and improving my riding along with learning more about this industry. This last summer I worked for Transition Bikes in Bellingham Washington as their intern, which allowed me to see the production side of the cycling industry. The last summer was the best summer I’ve ever had, I progressed immensely as a rider and learned an awful lot from the guys at transition and the people they deal with on a daily basis. My favorite part was meeting all the people over the summer and interacting with the riders, talking to the public, and riding with people who enjoy riding.
I’ve been around the industry for a few years now, and I’ve filmed videos and written stories on multiple events around the country for online sites, and met numerous riders along the way. I am looking forward to being in front of the camera as a rider and to see this aspect of riding and the business that goes along with it. Rip.TV’s be a Dirtbag Contest has been an amazing experience. I want to say thanks to Rip.tv for putting on the contest, and treating us like rock stars. I had a great time in Whistler and hopefully look forward to riding with the Drop in crew next summer!
My name is Logan Peat and I am from Owen Sound, Ontario, but currently live in Alberta, where I am studying Adventure Tourism and Outdoor Recreation at Lakeland College. I am really enjoying the course and have been finding some great new riding spots here.
Drop In was truly my inspiration. I have every episode and the show really sparked my passion for biking. I have been riding seriously for about three years now. I made my first trip to Whistler in 2005. I entered my first competition in 2006. I built dirt jumps and drops and north shore at my place and started visting Blue Mountain, my local downhill spot. During the summer of 2006 and 2007, I ran a small bike camp for the City of Owen Sound. Earlier this year, I co-oped at Martin's, the local bike shop, and I learned alot. This past summer I did a lot of traveling, meeting new riders and riding new places.
Thanks to the the Dirt Bags and the people at rip tv, I had a blast in Whistler, it was a trip I will never forget. I would also like to send a huge thank you to everyone that voted for me and made this all possible. Riding is my passion and I wouid be honoured to be on the bus next season.
Drop In was truly my inspiration. I have every episode and the show really sparked my passion for biking. I have been riding seriously for about three years now. I made my first trip to Whistler in 2005. I entered my first competition in 2006. I built dirt jumps and drops and north shore at my place and started visting Blue Mountain, my local downhill spot. During the summer of 2006 and 2007, I ran a small bike camp for the City of Owen Sound. Earlier this year, I co-oped at Martin's, the local bike shop, and I learned alot. This past summer I did a lot of traveling, meeting new riders and riding new places.
Thanks to the the Dirt Bags and the people at rip tv, I had a blast in Whistler, it was a trip I will never forget. I would also like to send a huge thank you to everyone that voted for me and made this all possible. Riding is my passion and I wouid be honoured to be on the bus next season.
