Not many names out there will recognize Scotty Clevenger. He made a huge impact on the scene of the south east. He was one of the first Pro’s I ever saw ride. Every time he, Mike Ritchey, Jon Moak, and Cory Muth came to our jumps all the ratty kids (I was one of them) went nuts! Scotty was invited to compete in the first “X” games (then known as the extreme games). This photo was taken by my Dad at the Play Clothing ramps in Winston Salem, NC. Steve used to live there. Further stories welcomed in the post section..

Since I’m probably the biggest fan of these “way back when(sday)’s” and I’m staying at Ryan’s house in Portland, he’s decided to let me do today’s post. This photo was taken in Garner, NC at a spot called “Hoke’s” (Where the “pro’s” rode) by Ryan’s father and I believe it was the summer between 7th and 8th grade. I have every reason to be smiling for this photo, I was just getting over a bruised kidney which had me laid up for 2 weeks and this was the first time I got to ride. This session was really loose for me but Barrett was handling the “Pro” jumps with ease. Not only was I jealous of his bike but his bike control in general made me envious. You gotta love how certain trends come full circle; low top canvas Vans, big bars, and purple parts… all that and I’m back on a chrome bike. damn. Thanks for letting me do this post!

~Chris

Its crazy to think a photo from the 401 trails could qualify for a “way back..” post. It seems like yesterday Muth, Doyle, Will/David Stroud, Scotty, Mike, Jon, the Dexters, and countless others were all lined up to crank around the wooden berm(!) and take a run. Here is a tobogan over what might have been the box?

Mike just sent us a few pics of his new ride. He’s testing out the frame that will come on next year’s Modus complete. We had it custom painted to match his Odyssey parts, so don’t expect to see it in this color. Do expect the removable brake mounts, cable guide, custom integrated seat clamp, and top-notch construction.

Lion’s park.. 2B homecooked shirt.. smooth style.. custom painted helmet with Calvin (w/o Hobbs).. You know that can only be one person, Cory Muth. Raleigh’s Lions Park was where I first witnessed Cory’s speed and flow. I had never seen anyone ride a bike like Cory! Cory was a world class racer with the scars to prove it. Don’t ever give him a kidney punch; he’s only got one left. Ask him about the Worlds in Holland if you want the details. Bonus info: his grandparents painted the starting hill on this photo.

I checked out the new snake run (above) in Portland this week. definitely hits

Yeagle got back from his first trip overseas. He was filming for Anthem 2 in England.

Ardelean is healing up from some rib damage.

Bennett is living the summer life in Pittsburgh. trails..

Dave shaved off his rocker hair for the summer. then he went golfing!

perfect form. great photo. nice work Toby!