17 May 2012

How did we get here?

Check out the brand new history section on the SL Network to find out how Street Luge came to be and how is has progessed from its humble beginnings to what it is now!

Click here to read more.

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2 May 2012

Newtons Nation - Results

 

 

Street Luge	Skateboard	Classic Luge	Inline
1 David Dean 2 Nick  Duffield 3 Abdil Mahdzan 4 Graham Brittain 5 William Stephenson 6 Daniel Newton 7 Daniel King (J) 8 Frank Williams 9 Brendan Burke 10 Isaac King 11 Tyler Johnson 12 David Thompson 13 Mark Anderson 14 Adam Sparks 15 Richard Powers 16 David  Miller 17 Simon Godfrey 18 Nic Mckirdy 19 Alex Shaw 20 Lance Evans 21 Steven Knudsen 22 Noel Edmondson 23 Mikael "kula" Jensen 24 Ebony West (F) 25 Axel Mesenberg 26 Julian Slaney 27 Chris Kobier 28 Steven Collins 29 Nathan Perry	1 Mischo Erban 2 Douglas Silva 3 Dillon Stephens 4 James Kelly 5 Alex Tongue 6 Christoph Batt 7 Louis Pilloni 8 Mikael "kula" Jensen 9 Torbjørn Sunde 10 Rob Mcwhinnie 11 Luca Coleman 12 Duke Degen 13 Kyle Martin 14 Patrick Switzer 15 Cameron Kite 16 Lars Mikalsen 17 Ethan Lau 18 Anthony Graves 19 Michael English 20 Jack Kent 21 Merrick Wildash 22 Adam Yates 23 Jayden Mitchell (J) 24 Christopher Hardy (J) 25 Matt Kienzle 26 James Kaczmarek 27 Gabriel Gwynne 28 Ville Hietala 29 Api Ihaia 30 Simon Duber 31 Dejan Djukic (J) 32 Lachlan Carey 33 Raine Kent 34 Quin Finocchio (J) 35 Scott Smith 36 Mathias  Lessmann 37 Sam Dalton (J) 38 Matthew Rae 39 Ben Hay 40 Kelly Carter (J) 41 Josh Evans (J) 42 Shane Dennehy 43 Connor Ferguson (J) 44 Tim Day 45 Lewis Carroll (J) 46 Craig Bond 47 Caspian Baska (J) 48 Scott Hammond 49 Nicolas Robert 50 Gabe Maher (J) 51 Stephen Daddow 52 Richy Hornbrook 53 Jeremy Rodgers 54 Dane Bond 55 Marisa Nunez (F) 56 Tom Wolinski 57 Chris O'Brien (J) 58 Jonatan Lundmark 59 Neil Duddy 60 Tim Scott 61 Matt Boortman 62 Josh Monk 63 Mark Hepple 64 Henry King 65 Curtis Onchi 66 Cooper Kruize (J) 67 Daniel Hawes 68 Juan Diego Millones 69 Paul Gwillim 70 Jarrod Starr 71 Steve Stuart-Smith 72 Julian Forde (J) 73 David Evans 74 Charlie Harris (J) 75 Patrick Hurel 76 Jack Meyn 77 Ryan  Nicholls 78 Ash Hughes 79 Addison Lucchesi (J) 80 Paul Carey 81 Jamie Gwillim 82 Jason  Wright 83 Ishtar  Bäcklund (F) 84 Callum O'Callaghan 85 Robin Sandberg 86 Jasper Marshall (J) 87 Shannon Hearse 88 Gemma Holland (F) 89 Humberto De Melo 90 Max Heaton (J) 91 Magaly Mcwhinnie (F) 92 Ian Coggan (J) 93 Norberto Bertoncello 94 Timothy Green 95 Harry Hope (J) 96 Agustin-Pablo Virgolini 97 Sam Gerber (J) 98 Kevin Lefrank 99 Tom  Rentoul (J) 100 Cory Ellis 101 Corey Leeson	1 Michael English 2 Frank Williams 3 Adam Yates 4 Graham Brittain 5 Daniel Newton 6 Nic Mckirdy 7 David  Miller 8 Adam Sparks 9 Alex Shaw 10 Chris Kobier 11 Stephen Daddow 12 Simon Godfrey	1 Kathryn Davies

Congrats to all the racers. Stay tuned for a full race report, pictures, videos & rankings in the coming weeks.

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27 April 2012

Newton Nation 2012 - Live Footage Feed & Results

Checkout all the action from Newtons Nation 2012.

Results

Street Luge	Skateboard
Classic Luge	Inline

 

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22 April 2012

Mt Keira - Results

 

Street Luge	Skateboard	Classic Luge	Inline
1 Abdil Mahdzan 2 Adam Sparks 3 William Stephenson 4 David Thompson 5 Brendan Burke 6 Frank Williams 7 Nic McKirdy 8 Lance Evans 9 David Anderson 10 Steven Knudsen 11 Daniel Newton 12 David Miller 13 Mark Anderson 14 Simon Godfrey 15 Mikael "kula" Jensen	1 Alex Tongue 2 Patrick Switzer 3 Douglas Silva 4 Jayden Mitchell (J) 5 James Kelly 6 Duke Degen 7 Matt Kienzle 8 Anthony Graves 9 Louis Pilloni 10 Dillon Stephens 11 Kyle Martin 12 Dejan Djukic (J) 13 Cameron Kite 14 Ben Hay 15 Api Ihaia 16 Will Morphett 17 Torbjørn Sunde 18 Raine Kent 19 Liam Bemrose (J) 20 Rob Mcwhinnie 21 Corey Leeson 22 Luca Coleman 23 Robin Sandberg 24 Mikael "kula" Jensen 25 Mischo Erban 26 Adam Yates 27 Scott Smith 28 Christoph Batt 29 Quin Finocchio (J) 30 Ethan Lau 31 Matthew Cassar 32 Lachlan Carey 33 Richy Hornbrook 34 Mathias Lessmann 35 Michael Mifsud (J) 36 Craig Bond 37 Lars Mikalsen 38 Ville Hietala 39 Simon Duber 40 James Kaczmarek 41 Josh Monk 42 Dylan Baddeley (J) 43 Sam Dalton (J) 44 Matthew Rae 45 Harry Oman (J) 46 Neil Duddy 47 Ash Hughes 48 Jack Glenn (J) 49 Curtis Onchi 50 Chris O'Brien (J) 51 Caspian Baska (J) 52 Austin Moncrieff 53 Callum O'Callaghan 54 Shane Dennehy 55 Leigh Griffiths 56 Dane Bond 57 Alex Martin 58 Scott Hammond 59 Mark Hepple 60 Stephen Daddow 61 Agustin-Pablo Virgolini 62 Ted Dwyer (J) 63 Glenn Mills 64 Matt Boortman 65 Nicolas Robert 66 Jonatan Lundmark 67 Josh Evans (J) 68 Jeremy Rodgers 69 Tim Day 70 Steve Stuart-Smith 71 Owen Davey 72 Jason Wright 73 Jack Kent 74 Henry Robson (J) 75 Timothy Green 76 Hudson Proudman (J) 77 Jarrod Starr 78 Lea Robertson (F) 79 Blake George (J) 80 Addison Lucchesi (J) 81 Christopher Hardy (J) 82 Charlie Harris (J) 83 Dasha Kornienko (F) 84 Juan diego Millones 85 Josh Musumeci (J) 86 Ryan Nicholls 87 Alejandro Waring (J) 88 Sam Gerber (J) 89 Zach Maclachlan 90 Paul Gwillim 91 David Evans 92 Tom Wolinski 93 Kelly Carter (J) 94 Jasper Marshall (J) 95 Chad Gibson (J) 96 Lewis Carroll (J) 97 Kyle Summers (J) 98 Marisa Nunez (F) 99 James Stokes (J) 100 Tommy Pritchard-Davies (J) 101 Daniel Guzzardi 102 Ishtar Bäcklund (F) 103 Charlie Pemberton (J) 104 Alexander Groth (J) 105 David Traina 106 Ching-ling Ho (F) 107 Daniel Hawes 108 Gemma Holland (F) 109 Gabriel Gwynne 110 Jamie Gwillim 111 Ian Coggan (J) 112 Conrad To (J) 113 Patrick Hurel 114 Cory Ellis 115 Kirby Seeley (J) 116 Bayley Richardson (J) 117 Harry Hope (J) 118 Jack Meyn 119 Magaly Mcwhinnie (F) 120 Humberto de Melo 121 Ben Halls (J) 122 Oliver Price-Reeve (J) 123 Amy London (F) 124 William Stephenson 125 Chris Sanders 126 Rafael Machado 127 Deanne Panya (F) 128 Norberto Bertoncello 129 Wolfgang Coleman (J)	1 Frank Williams 2 Daniel Newton 3 Abdil Mahdzan 4 Adam Yates 5 Nic McKirdy 6 David Anderson 7 Adam Sparks 8 Stephen Daddow 9 Nicolas Robert 10 Simon Godfrey 11 David Miller 12 Jeremy Rodgers	1 Sean Cunningham 2 Quentin Bamford 3 Kathryn Davies 4 John Reynolds

Congrats to all the racers.  Stay tuned for a full race report, pictures, videos & rankings in the coming weeks.

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22 April 2012

Mt Keira Day 3 - RACE DAY

With a dryer track yesterday, all the racers saw massive improvements of around 20 seconds going into their second qualifier.  Everything is now set and the racing is about to begin.  Todays order of racing will be:

    Skateboard Round of 64
    Skateboard Round of 32
    Junior Skateboard Round of 32
    Inline Round 1
    Skateboard Round of 16
    Street Luge Round of 16
    Junior Skateboard Round of 16
    Classic Luge Semi-Finals
    Inline Round 2
    Womens Round of 8
    Junior Skateboard Semi-Finals
    Street Luge Semi-Finals
    Skateboard Semi-Finals
    Inline Round 3
    Junior Skateboard Consolation Final
    Classic Luge Consolation Final
    Womens Consolation Final
    Skateboard Consolation Final
    Street Luge Consolation Final
    Junior Skateboard Final
    Classic Luge Final
    Inline Round 4
    Womens Final
    Street Luge Final
    Skateboard Final

And you can see the results LIVE on the following links!                                                                  

Street Luge	Skateboard
Classic Luge	Inline

 

 

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20 April 2012

Mt Keira Day 1

Day 1 of the the Mt Keira Downhill Challenge.  Check out the qualify times here.

Street Luge

Classic Luge

Great job everyone!! Best of luck for tomorrow!

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18 April 2012

Trifecta of Awesomeness

Today we said Bon Voyage to Steve and Lance as they head off to represent Brisbane and Australia at this weekends World Championship event, the Mt Keira Downhill Challenge.  As the rain pours in Wollongong we are all crossing our fingers for a dry weekend. 

Steve & Lance will be joined by 8 other Brisbanite riders next weekend for Newtons Nation, the next leg of the IGSA World Championship circuit.  This is set to be a fantastic event with great racing, awesome extreme sport entertainment and hot music.  Click here for more information & to get tickets for Newtons Nation 2012.

And if that wasn't enough! After Newtons Nation, and in only 2 & a half weeks time, the trifecta of awesomness will crescendo with the best gravity event in Aus! The annual Beat the Bastard Charity Freeride is set to take over Mt Stuart in Townsville once again for 2 days unrivaled riding. 

For those competing and spectating don't forget to send your footage through to Adam at BSLTV to be spliced into great event videos.

What a way to start the season, 3 great events in as many weeks, we can feel the excitement already!  We wish all the competitors & riders from all disciplines the best of luck, ride hard & ride safe.

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 9 April 2012

Training Day #11

You've been thinking about it, you've been talking about it. Now here is your chance to try it!

Registration for the next Street Luge Training Day is now open.

Click here for more information and to Register.

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30 March 2012

2011 IGSA Rulebook

We've got some big events coming up.  So its time to make sure your equipment and safety gear is up to scratch.  All riders (especially new riders) should take some time to look over the 2011 IGSA Rulebook making sure all your equipment meets the standards.  Both IGSA world cup events will be run under these rules. 

If you have any questions about your equipment please don't hesitate to contact ASRA or the IGSA.  The last thing you want is to spend all this money and turn up at the event only to find out your gear doesn't meet tech.

You can find a copy of the rulebook here.
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20 March 2012

Training Day #10

You've been thinking about it, you've been talking about it. Now here is your chance to try it!

Registration for the next Street Luge Training Day is now open.

Click here for more information and to Register.

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16 March 2012

Newtons Nation

With a little over a month to go for Newtons Nation we are getting excited!  At last count, of the 27 lugers registered for the event 10 of those are from Brisbane!

Richard, Steve K, Steve C, Ebony, Lance, Noel, Nathan, Tyler, Shaun & Thys are all ready to represent Brisbane & Australia at the IGSA World Championships on Mt Panorama with more riders still to register. 

Earlier this week Newtons Nation announced a musical feast for riders and spectators alike with Melbourne's 'The Getaway Plan' headlining the festival supported by:
 
Seth Sentry
Northlane
Heroes For Hire
Hand of Mercy
Rubens
Glass Towers
Skyway
City Falls
Sures
Luke Cleland
Jordan Millar
Parachute Youth
Stoney Roads DJs
A-Tonez
Gefunkt

For more information and ticket prices check out www.newtonsnation.com.au or click here to register as a racer.

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4 March 2012

Newtons Nation Rego Now Open

Click here to register for Newtons Nation.

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20 February 2012

Craig Mears - A Victim of Gravity

Check out this great interview conducted by our friends at Cycle Sport News with our very own Craig Mears.

Click here for the story

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18 February 2012

Mt Keira Downhill Challenge Rego Now Open

Click here to register for the Mt Keira Downhill Challenge.

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4 February 2012

BTB2012 Rego Now Open!

Registration for Beat the Bastard 2012 - (Australia's best gravity event) is now open.

Submit your expression of interest here:

And the BTB committee will get in contact with you to assist with your registration.

Get to it people,  No where else will you get so many runs on one of the best hills in Australia, and its only 100 BUCKS!

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2 February 2012

Mt Keira Downhill Challenge & Newtons Nation

2012 is kicking off with a bang with the announcement of the Mt Keira Downhill Challenge and the confirmation of the downhill section of Newtons Nation.  Organised by ASRA and sanctioned by the IGSA.  Mt Keira sets the pace first on the 20th to 22nd of April for the first time. 

Staged in Wollongong the Mt Keira track is 1.9km's of nice flowing corners, topping out at around 80kph, this minimal braking course is a lot of fun and will make for some close racing. 

Newtons Nation is a whole different kettle of fish.  Set on THE Mt Panorama itself in Bathurst, its shorter, faster and unlike anything you've ever ridden.  It's immaculate surface is unrivalled in Australia and mixed with its challenging corners, its one hellova ride. 

Newtons Nation also brings together some great Australian music acts and showcases heaps of other great extreme sports over the weekend of the 27th to 29th of April.

Registration for the Mt Keira Downhill Challenge opens 18 February 2012, costs $245.00 plus an extra $50.00 for each additional discipline.

Registration for Newtons Nation opens  4 March 2012, costs $245.00 plus an extra $50.00 for each additional discipline. 

For more information and to register for these great events click here.

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30 January 2012

Brisbane Street Luge TV

Introducing Brisbane Street Luge TV, set up by Adam Johnson this new you tube channel will showcase Street Luge professionally around Australia on a whole new level.

Subscribe to be the first to see great new event videos, interviews, documentaries, trailers and more, when they are posted.

Adam will be putting together videos from many of the upcoming events this year.   If you will be attending these events and want somewhere to send your footage.  You can get in contact with him here or friend him on facebook. 

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29 January 2012

New Addition to BSL

It is my pleasure to announce some new additions to the event wrap ups section of BSL.  To help crew see and understand race results better, the event wraps ups section will now include detailed race brackets and results from all legit events. 

This new addition has allowed us to develop a ranking system for gravity sports from an old system used for decades in the surfing industry.
 
Endorsed by the SL Network these rankings will serve as a guide for luge crew to see where they sit nationally after attending legitimate events.  All riders racing at any legitimate race events will be counted.

2011 event wrap ups include the Beat the Bastard Charity free ride with the official results from Bomb the Snowies, BSL Slalom Challenge Time Trial,  Head to Head & Collingrove Cup.

Points have been allocated to all riders who raced in these events.  These points have been collated to give the most accurate representation of Luge rankings in the country.

This new addition will help to continue pushing the sport professionally in this country.  2012 looks to be a exciting year for gravity sports with many events on the cards.  So get out there and race and maybe you could be the next Australian number One!

Click here for the 2011 event wrap ups

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26 January 2012

Beat the Bastard 2012

It's time to Beat the Bastard!  For the fourth straight year BTB will raise money to Beat the Bastard of cancer.  Over the past 3 years they have raised $30,000 while providing the finest gravity event in Australia. 

Registration is only $100 for two days of free riding on a fantastic hill with great people.  Rego opens on Saturday the 4th of February, spots fill fast so get in quick.  Click here for more information or contact Adrian Alderson at Cre8ive Sk8 on 07 4775 4044.

Check out the official event video from BTB2011.

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23 January 2012

Fundraiser for Brad

Hi Everyone,

Craig Mears from VOG Custom Street Luge Boards is putting together a fundraiser to help Brad through this tough time.

Craig is holding a silent auction for one of his VOG Luge Boards.  The Auction will be held over the next two weeks, closing on Sunday 5 Feb.  The winner of the auction will be announced at a fundraising BBQ Starting at 3 Oclock at the Queensport Rocks Park in Brisbane.  Food and Drink will be provided by BSL and anyone who wants to bake or bring goodies for the spread.  All proceeds from the auction and BBQ will go to Brad.

If you're unable to make the BBQ or already have a board but want to held Brad we are taking money also, All of which will be given to Brad.

To make a bid on the luge please email Craig at luge96@hotmail.com.  To send money please contact Craig (0406173701) or Myself (0421 571 931) to arrange payment or pay at the BBQ.

Massive Thank you goes to Craig and VOG for putting this together.  Its a great way to show our support and love to Brad, so dig deep.

Take Care.

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20 January 2012

BSL Slalom Challenge 2012

Its on again!!!  After the success of last years BSL Slalom Challenge we have decided to make it an annual event.  This year it will be held on the 14th of October.

The aim of the BSL Slalom Challenge is to bring together SE QLD's Lugers, G Bikes & In-line skaters for a fun day out.  A Slalom event for Street Luge is a concept that has developed from numerous conversations during and after the Street Luge Training Days held at the same location each month.

Watching the riders coming down the hill each month (and having a lot of fun doing it), it became clear that "Why should the newbies get all the fun!?"  So here we are. 

This will allow riders who are new to the sport to expand their skills into a more challenging course and the regular riders a fun day out with the chance to win a trophy and some great prizes!  Last year was a fantastic success, proving you can still have a ball on small hills and this year it will be even better! 

This year will be a triple header, 3 events in one.  The Slalom Time Trial.  A Head to Head Duel race and a reverse grid grand prix style race around the entire track, all for $35 bucks!!!

This is a Legitimate event complete with Insurance, First Aid & Airwalls for your safety.

All in all though this event is about everyone getting together and having fun!!!

If you have any questions about the event please don't hesitate to contact me.

SEE YOU THERE!

Click here for the BSL Slalom Challenge offical video 2011

Click here for the official site for all your information

Click here to RSVP on the facebook event group

Tyler Johnson
0421 571 931
Email

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15 January 2012

Training Days 2012 Calendar

Happy new year everyone and welcome to 2012.  It gives me great pleasure to announce the dates of all the training days for 2012.  The past several weeks have been a very difficult time for us all, but we begin 2012 with a renewed determination to introduce the sport to even more people.  Not just showing them how to ride but giving them a brand new experience, an insight into why we do what we do and a great day out.

In 2011 the Street Luge Training Days trained over 60 people, some now ride with us regularly, some are representing Brisbane at Australian races and placing very well.  Some gave it a go and decided it wasn't for them however every single person who has attended the Training Days have walked away with a smile having had a fantastic day.

As the organiser of the training days and a trainer it warms my heart seeing the faces of people experiencing this sport for the first time.  It is a constant reminder of how great this sport is. It makes all the effort, time and money worth it.

So if you have been talking about it, thinking about it, its time to walk the walk and do it!  And there is no better place in the world to learn the sport of Street Luge, then at the Street Luge Training Days.

See you there!

Tyler Johnson.

Links

For more information about the training days

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2012 Training Days Calendar

Brisbane: Sunday 12 February 2012

Brisbane: Sunday 25 March 2012

Brisbane: Saturday 14 April 2012

Brisbane: Sunday 27 May 2012

Brisbane: Sunday 24 June 2012

Brisbane: Sunday 22 July 2012

Brisbane: Sunday 9 September 2012

Brisbane: Sunday 25 November 2012

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24 December 2011

Thank You

Last Saturday was the worst day of my life. Loosing my very good friend Sue Wickenden.  I love Street Luge its a fantastic sport, but its the people that truly make it great.  Sue was an amazing example of this, and last night, being with my luge family, proved it beyond a shadow of a doubt. 

Yesterday morning we fare-welled Sue and last night we celebrated her life, together.  After being pummeled by a massive rain storm at G5 we scrambled to relocate to Carindale Sizzlers with about 40 to 50 people in tow.  The whole night I saw the amazing quality of the people around me.  I love everyone in the Luge family and I know Sue did too.  I have no doubt that she would have been laughing her ass off as us, soaking wet, running for our cars.  I don't know about the not so mature antics that ensued later on though haha.

Sue was one of my closest friends in the luge community, not just my business partner.  I respected her and everything she did for the wider community and especially the gravity community.  She will be sorely missed.

What occurred on Saturday was an accident which could have happened to anyone of us, whether it be riding or walking down the street.  I will never forget Sue and I know she wouldn't want me or anyone else to stop riding.  When I next take the hill I know she will be with me and I know she will be with all of us forever.

Another good friend of mine was kind enough to share a poem he wrote about Street Luge, dedicated to Sue.  It encapsulates why we do what we do and the freedom we feel that makes life worth living.

Please take care of yourselves and each other through Xmas and into the future.  Take the time to enjoy every moment.  Life is precious, don't waste it.

But most of all, I want to say Thank You.  Thank you to all the riders, your family and friends for being my gravity Brothers and Sisters.  Words can never and will never be able to express how grateful I am to each and everyone of you for being there for me and each other, especially Ben, Brad & Andy through this difficult time.  I'll never forget it, I love you all.

~~~Tyler Johnson~~~

Ode to the Absent

early in the morning
the sun not yet awake
awaiting my companions
gives me time to contemplate

this hill, she is a calling
she whispers quietly my name
my friends begin arriving
blood races through my veins

the sound of idle chit chat
as for our journey we prepare
the sound of back slapping
for this moment we're about to share

stretching all our muscles
bodies twist from side to side
emphasis on focus
for this beast we're about to ride

walking across the roadway
to the spot where we will leave
resting on our vehicles
we push off and begin to weave

warming up our wheels
to gain that extra grip
our speed begins to quicken
as the hill, we begin to rip

laying down completely
to gain that extra pace
keep it in your mind now
it's fun, it's not a race

complete auxhillaration
blood pumping through my veins
heightening all my senses
my focus will not fein

corner after corner
heart beating triple time
contorting my whole body
to pick the sweetest line

suddenly it's all over
cheering from all my friends
and plenty of back slapping
c'mon on, lets go again

~~~Steve Knudsen~~~

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17 December 2011

"This morning we lost a much loved member of the Australian Luge community and beloved Luge Lady, Sue Wickenden, in a freak accident. Her zest for life, laughter and fun made a great impact on those who knew her. We will miss her deeply."

- Emmy Parr, Ladies of Luge

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11 December 2011

Hi Side Leathers RELOCATION SALE!

Hi-Side Leathers will be moving to a new location in the new year and in preparation they are clearing stock.  Be sure to get down there before xmas to grab a bargain. 

There are savings on practically everything.  This is a great opportunity to pick up some new leathers, gloves, a helmet, spine protectors and other great gear.

Call in and see Phil at Hi-Side Leathers, 655 Toohey Road, Salisbury.  Fore more information call Ph 0417 723 799 or visit their website here.  ___________________________________________________________________________________

10 December 2011

It's a Boy!

Congratulations to Shaun and his partner Christine.  This week they welcomed their second little luger into the world, Eli Thomas Condon.  Mum and Bub are doing great, all the best to their family. 

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8 December 2011

Collingrove Cup Wrap Up with Full Results

In October the Barossa valley once again opened its arms and welcomed the gravity community to its beautiful surrounds and wonderful rolling hills.  The Collingrove Cup was on again and the stage was set for some great racing. 

This year the Luge field for the event increased to 12 with 5 Brisbane riders travelling to South Australia to pit their skills against the other lugers.  >>> Read more.

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3 December 2011

'It's Party Time!'

Its that time of year again! Fairy Lights, tinsel covered trees, too much food, and parties galore with amazing family and friends! 

So to do something totally unique and original we're gonna have a Xmas party too dammit!

So come on down to Brisbane's Luge Xmas party at G5 park on Saturday the 17th of December. 

Those familiar with the park know its a gorgeous part of Brisbane with a fun little hill for riding.  We invite all current riders, newbies, pro's, soon to be newbies ;) and people who have no idea what Street Luge is.  Bring your family, friends and of course the little ones are most welcome too.

I will be supplying food and drink but if you would like to cook something and bring it along that would be great!  Especially if you make good deserts YUM!

Feel free to put out invites.  But i do ask that you officially confirm to me that you're coming so I can have an idea of numbers and how much food to bring.

To RSVP, to ask questions, to get directions or anything else please contact me here or click here for the facebook event link.

Thanks everyone for making this the best year of Street Luge Brisbane has ever seen and I look forward to seeing it get even better in the future!!!

Cheers,
Tyler Johnson

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25 November 2011

Jet Powered Street Luge

Some big news out of the powered Street Luge branch of our sport today with Sydneysider Daz the Cowboy announcing his plans to take on the current powered Street Luge world record! 

The current world record for a powered street luge is 186.4kph (115.8mph).  Daz hopes to smash this record next year with his new custom made luge board fitted out with twin turbine jet engines.

Follow Daz as his dream comes alive through his online website & blog found here.

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22 November 2011

Feedback time!

Every 6 months or so I like to gauge how BSL is doing as part of the Street Luge community.  Everything I do as the Brisbane Street Luge representative is for you, the riders.

I work hard to fulfil the BSL aim of making Street Luge information more accessible to new and current riders with a focus on safety and professionalism.  Also helping to bring the sport to all those who want to get involved in it.

This is a great opportunity to voice any concerns, idea's or praise for what we do here.  All feedback is appreciated and constructive criticism respected.  All thoughts and ideas will be kept and will form part of any decisions we make to develop the sport in the future.  Please tell us what you think we are doing well and what you think we can improve as a community.

If you have some feedback you would like to share, please fill out the feedback form here.  All feedback is anonymous.  If you would like a response though, please include your contact details in your feedback.

Regards,
Tyler Johnson

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8 November 2011

Get your 'Apply First Aid' Certificate

As with all sports, there comes a time when something doesn't go according to plan.  Street Luge is no different.  If you do this sport long enough it is inevitable that you yourself or someone you know will be injured. 

The majority of Street Luge related injuries are not too serious but in that rare occurrence that it is, knowing what to do and not panicking could save your mates life. 

Having a basic understanding in first aid will allow you to treat superficial injures and not panic in the event of a serious accident, helping stabilise the person until help arrives.

With the assistance of Queensland First Aid we have organised a great opportunity for Queensland Street Lugers to obtain their 'Apply First Aid' Certificate (HLTFA301C). 

There are no pre-requisites required, no homework or workbooks.  This 7 hour one day course provides students with a total understanding of basic first aid.

At the end of the training you will receive your certificate, a FREE first aid manual and a FREE first aid kit. 

With 10+ people the course costs only $95.00.  There are venues in and around Brisbane and one in Townsville.  Not all persons have to go to the same office on the same day to receive this group rate.  However, there will be an allocated day if you prefer to go with a group of people you know.

Check out the Queensland First Aid website for more information about the course.  To register your interest or if you have any questions please contact Tyler Johnson.

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6 November 2011

Street Luge Training Day #8

You've been thinking about it, you've been talking about it. Now here is your chance to try it!

Registration for the next Street Luge Training Day opens tomorrow.

Click here on Monday 7 November 2011 @ 7pm!

This will be the last Training Day of 2011!  Don't miss out!  Monthly Training Days will start again from March 2012. 

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2 November 2011

Street Luge on the Great South East

If you live in QLD be sure to tune into the Great South East on Channel 7 at 5:30pm this Sunday (06/11/2011).  You may remember a few months back Richard Champion and the crew from the local television show came out to a training day to see what the sport of Street Luge is all about.  Richard Champion and the crew had a great time on the day and we can't wait to see show!

Don't forget the last training day for 2011 will be on Sunday 13 November.  Registration opens at 7pm Monday 7 November.  Don't delay to make sure you get a spot.  Training days will be starting again in March 2011.  Click here for more information about the Street Luge Training Days.

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1 November 2011

Clip of the Month

BSL Slalom Challenge 2011

Official video from the Brisbane Street Luge Slalom Challenge. A fun event held on Australia's Gold Coast on 2nd October 2011.  Check it out above or on this link.

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26 October 2011

Cycle Sport News

This week Cycle Sport News welcomed Street Luge to its ranks of covered sports.  CSN covers a wide range of sports to do with wheels, such as Cycling (obviously) but also Mountain Biking, BMX, Super Cross, even Penny Farthing and Uni-cycling. 

CSN has set aside a brand new section dedicated to Street Luge in Australia.  CSN will cover all the great things that will be happening in the Sport around Australia.  Be sure to check them out.

Click here to visit CSN.

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13 October 2011

Happy Birthday BSL!

Can you believe it!  It has been a year already!  Our cute little project is growing up so fast!  A year ago today we presented brisbanestreetluge.com to the world and what a year it's been.  We started this site to make information about Street Luge more accessible to new and current riders with a focus on safety and professionalism. To give Brisbane riders a one stop shop for information and news about Street Luge related happenings around Australia, but mainly to get people involved and having fun in this amazing sport.  And, I am pleased to say that we are as resolute in this aim today as we were when we first started.  

I love this sport, and its because of that love that I put as much time, effort and money into it as I do.  I want everybody to see how awesome this sport is and why we all do it.  This sport isn't for everybody but for those people that love it, they find more then just a hobby.  They find a family, A whole group of people that love this thing as much as they do.

It not just about Big Hills & Big Races.  Its about getting out there and riding with your mates and having fun.  It's the little things that make this sport truly great. 

So be sure to come and join us in celebrating the little things at the BSL BDAY BBQ next Friday night the 21st at G5 under the Gateway bridge.  Everyone welcome, bring your friends, bring your family and if you don't know how to get there just call or message me.

Thank you to everyone in the luge family who make this sport great.  Here's to many more years! and see you on the hill soon!!! 

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12 October 2011

BSL Tshirts have arrived!

I have the brand new BSL Tshirts in my hot little hands. By now I have contacted all those who had pre-orders in. If you had a pre-order and I have not contacted you please contact me immediately.

Check out our products page for the remaining sizes and colours that are available for purchase. Shirts cost $25.00 + $6.60 postage if you live outside of Brisbane.

If we don't have the size and colour that your after please don't hesitate to put a order through. You will have to wait longer for it of cause but we will make sure it is printed up and sent to you ASAP.

We have a Small Red shirt that we are giving away due to a issue during its printing. If you would like it contact me here. All you will need to pay is the postage if your out side of Brisbane.

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09 October 2011

BSL Slalom Challenge - Report

Last weekend the Nerang Cycle Centre was home to the Australia's very first luge slalom.  The BSL Slalom Challenge invited Street Lugers, Classic Lugers, Standup skateboarders and other gravity disciplines to come and challenge their skills.

The aim of the event was to have as much fun as possible with friends.  The smaller hill forced speeds down and focused on rider skill.  Riders had to navigate the gauntlet of slalom gates as fast as possible, but slow enough to conquer the all or nothing 110 degree corner at the bottom leading into the finish.

Check out the full report complete with results, times & pictures here.

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26 September 2011

IT'S COMING!

This Sunday the BSL Slalom Challenge kicks off for a great day of awesome riding, racing and fun!   This is a very new concept as usually luge pilots will race each other on large roads for kilometres at speeds of up to 100kph and beyond. 

This event is very different, we bring the speeds right back with a smaller hill and a set of slalom gates.  This really puts an emphasis on technique as you might be fast but if you miss a gate or hit a cone the time penalties could cost you the win.  Most of these riders have never ridden under these types of conditions before.  They will have to adapt quickly with only 3 practice runs before their 3 timed runs.  This event will prove to be a challenge for even the best riders.

The BSL Slalom Challenge is a free event and is open to the public, we welcome anyone who would like to come and see what our sport is all about.  It is held at the Nerang Cycle Center and starts around 9am.

More information can be found of the event website here.

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26 September 2011

Prize pool finalised and worth over $1500!!!

The BSL Slalom Challenge prize pool has been finalised and is worth over $1500.  There are still spots available, so come on and register for this great event to vie for a piece of it!

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12 September 2011

BSL Slalom Challenge - REGO OPEN!

Registration for the BSL Slalom Challenge is now open! 

Click here to register.

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09 September 2011

BSL Stickers have arrived!

BSL Stickers are another great promotional item suitable to stick to your board and anywhere else you like.

Feel free to add some to your order or order some on their own. Keep one for yourself and give the others to freinds family or random strangers and help get the BSL.com name out there.

Stickers Measure 96mm X 50mm

Order yours today!!! Click here.

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05 September 2011

BSL Slalom Challenge

The aim of the BSL Slalom Challenge is to bring together SE QLD's Street Lugers, Classic Lugers and Stand up skateboarders for a fun day out.  A Slalom event for Street Luge is a concept that has developed from numerous conversations during and after the Street Luge Training Days held at the same location each month.

Watching the riders coming down the hill each month and having a lot of fun doing it, it became clear that "Why should the newbies get all the fun!?"  So here we are.  This event will allow riders who are new to the sport to expand their skills into a more challenging course and the regular riders a fun day out with the chance to win cash and prizes for all!  But all in all the event is about everyone getting together and having fun!!!

More information here.

 

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02 September 2011

Street Luge Training Day #7 - Rego Open

You've been thinking about it, you've been talking about it. Now here is your chance to try it!

Registration for the next Street Luge Training Day has opened.

Click here to Register. Visit www.gravitysportevents.com.au for more information about Street Luge Training Days.

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22 August 2011

Street Luge Training Day #6

Check out the photo's and read more about the training day here.

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17 August 2011

From Kozakov

It was the news we all hoped was wrong.  Sydney rider Phil Champion injured during practice at the IGSA World Championship race Kozakov Challenge in the Czech Republic.  His first race of the season; but alas it was true.

Phil sustained severe injuries to his leg in the crash.  All of our thoughts are with him during this time and hope its not too much longer before he has healed enough to fly home.

Phil has put his experience into his own words in the European Assault Blog.  Read More.

Phil will be out of action for sometime when he does return to Australia with extensive bills looming. 

The Street Luge community is getting together to assist Phil in anyway we can but also financially.  Shirts are being sold to help raise money for him.

Click here for more information on how you can help.

Ride Safe People.

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02 August 2011

Street Luge Training Day #6 - Rego Open

You've been thinking about it, you've been talking about it. Now here is your chance to try it!

Registration for the next Street Luge Training Day has opened.

Click here to Register. Visit www.gravitysportevents.com.au for more information about Street Luge Training Days.

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26 July 2011

NEW LOGO & T-SHIRTS!!!

It is my pleasure to unveil the brand new logo for brisbanestreetluge.com. We hope you like this more energetic version as much as we do!

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