It is with sadness and regret to announce that this edition of 'The Monday Papers' will be the last.
Following allegations and subsequent revelations involving phone hacking and other unscruplious methods in order to bring you the latest cutting-edge stories (long after every one else has moved on) it has resulted in a scenario where we are not in a position to continue, having lost the support and respect of our loyal readership.
Our editor-in-chief, Rebecca Black has agreed to stand down quoting "It’s Friday, you've got to get down on Friday, everybody is looking forward to the weekend", referring of course to
Round Three of the ATBA-UK International Series this weekend. Nice one Rebecca.
All proceeds for the post will be given to charity and we will ensure that plenty of extra copies of this post will be available to meet what is expected to be extremely high demand for this historic occasion. Rumours of a new section coming to The Dirt Box called 'The Mountainboard Bugle' are not yet confirmed.
On that positive note, let's go!
Andy Milenkovic does the double!
So this big news has been everywhere this week,
but what you probably didn't know is that a close source to to Andy left him a voice message to say "........." [Enough of all that - Ed.].
Okay, so the big surprise really was almost how easy Andy made this look - he did it twice more to show that it wasn't a fluke, once without pads.
Congratulations Andy, this is a significant milestone breached; the possibilities for big air in mountainboarding in the future is looking very good.
If you're going to read all about it anywhere, you might as well read it at
Remolition who include the Project Doc video as proof that if you are going to do something, you might as well do it with style.
Round Three of the ATBA-UK International Series - this Weekend!
As Rebecca has already stated, Round Three takes place this weekend at
Out To Grass, Cradley Malvern, WR13 5JW. Usual format of BX on the Saturday and Freestyle Sunday. Details on the Facebook link here.
PUATB Hits Ride the Hill
If you're reading this now then probably you are either there already or it's too late. On the off chance that you have a couple of days free and a tank full of petrol, then head down to Ride the Hill and hang out with the Plymouth Uni Mountainboarders and friends. Plenty of details here. (Seriously, how did this all work before electronic media???)
Dave - Ride it Hard!
You should all know about Dave as the details have been around for a couple of weeks. Details in full at Remolition here!
ATB Film Fest
Just something to bear in mind for all you film-ers, the ATBJunkies International Film Festival is taking place at the finals of the Cream Teas & Jam event, Bugs Boarding on the 10th September
2011 with the theme of "Road Trip".
If this sounds interesting then details can be found on the official website at
www.atbjunkies.com.
Blogs of Note!
You want on-board videos of Round 2 of the ATBA BX? Then Chebs your man!
http://www.chebsite.com/2011/06/30/atba-round-2-on-the-chebcam/
Get well soon, Andy!
You want tales of exploration, dark woods and suspicious activity? Check out:
Whinlatter Episode 2: Return of the Osprey
I will make it to the Lakes at some point - it is my mission!!
In conclusion.......
So, that's all from the Sunday Papers; it's been emotional. Leaving things so abruptly means that a few articles currently in draft will be shredded along with countless other documents that we were saving for a a really big expose, or future blackmail. Articles you didn't get to see (but may emerge in the future should things suddenly take an unexpected upturn) include:
- FreeRide: Free as in 'Free Beer', not as in 'Free Speech'.
- Fair Weather Rider or just weather curious?
- 10 reasons why one board is not enough (and tips to keep your partner in the dark)
- 30+ and riding hard! Just why are there so many middle aged free riders around right now?
- 101 uses for those grab handle holes!
- How I learned to forget the weight and love my noSno!
Till next week, bye!! :-D
