Well, I am sorry for writing this blog in the first person. I think that storytelling in the first person through a blog is boring and selfish. However, my latest experience does not involve any facts, but I do have many pictures and one line explanations.
This past weekend I traveled down to Ligonier/Latrobe, Pennsylvania to visit my friend Kyle Tennant. Along with @little_lauren and @brittanyjoy, we experienced the ‘Pond Jump’. Tennant had explained the ‘Pond Jump’ earlier in the summer. On a farm outside of Ligonier, a bike is ridden off of a jump at the end of a dock. After watching a short video from 2008, I was stoked to give it a try.
The man made pond is only about 10 feet deep and is located in the middle of the farm. The shallowness kept me from trying anything too gnarly, but I ended up feeling too comfortable by my 5th jump. We also sessioned Tennant’s back yard set up before jumping in the pond. Enjoy the photos of the ‘Pond Jump’ and Tennant’s backyard jibs. Gallery (click here).
He knew how to ride a bike.
Kyle Tennant giving the jump a try
A 360 on a bike! I always had wanted to try one.
My 3rd 360. After 2 successful attempts I decided to go bigger. Poor decision.
Great Shot!
Tennant gets artistic with the camera. (Nice bang huh?)
Set up for a blind 270 off... nice shot!
Hey Good Lookin'
Oh hey, nice paint job.
The rainbow rail and I got along well!