LIVE FROM EUROPE STARTS NEXT WEEK
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On July 10 the DC skate team will be loading up and heading across the Atlantic for Live for Europe, our three-week massive tour across the continent!
More accurately, it’s two tours through Europe. After landing, the boys will split up in two groups, join members of the DC Europe skate team, and hit the road. One group will head north and the other will head south, covering the Euro countryside before reuniting in Paris on July 22 for a big demo and party.
Here are a few more details and specifics:
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Featuring members of DC's Global and Europe teams:
PJ Ladd
Colin McKay
Ryan Smith
Josh Kalis
Lindsey Robertson
Greg Myers
Wes Kremer
Laurent Gehin
Manuel Margreiter
Henning Braaten
Antony Lopez
Jody Smith
Jani Laitiala
Ruben Garcia
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Tour Stops:
North Tour
July 12-15 Oslo,
July 15-19 London,
July 19-22 Stuttgart
South Tour
July 12-15 Turin,
July 15-18 Malaga,
July 18-21 Zurich
July 22-26 Paris
Check out dcskateboarding.tv daily throughout our Live From Europe tour. We’ll have photos, videos, and info on how things are going, uploaded straight from Europe.
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ANNOUNCING DC KING OF SAO PAOLO
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The Global DC King series returns with DC King of Sao Paolo. An amateur street skating king will be crowned after two days of competition on August 9-10.
The DC King concept was started in 2006 with a month-long am contest in New York that hit real street spots in an effort to find the city’s King. The concept continued the following summer for DC King of Los Angeles, then a few months later for DC King of Barcelona.
For DC King of Sao Paolo we’ve tightened the contest up to one single weekend. Two spots will get sessioned to determine Sao Paolo’s King. Anhangabau, a city park-like spot the middle of Sao Paolo, is ledge spot that some have called the Brazilian EMB. Secondly, Morumbi Plaza (gaps, stairs, benches and more) will get hit.
Over the next few weeks check out dcskateboarding.tv and dcshoes.com for more information, and throughout DC King of Sao Paolo we’ll be posting photos and video clips daily to keep you up on the South American action.
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DC TAKES ON SOUTH AFRICA
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DC store opens in Africa! The continent’s first DC-exclusive store opened a few weeks ago in Cape Town, South Africa. Hordes of DC fans lined at the doors for the opening of the store, which is located in Cape Town’s premier shopping mall, Canal Walk. The official launch party was a Mojito cocktail affair with the city's skate crowd and finest socialites in attendance. One lucky customer walked away with a customized DC iPod.
The store is the first of its kind in Africa and is based off of the DC store on Melrose in Los Angeles. It has been exceptionally well received, and is a new retail experience for shoppers in Africa.
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KEN BLOCK POWERS HIS FIRST CANADIAN RALLY WIN
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KB, fly-by for the fans and glory.
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Last weekend Ken Block earned his first Canadian rally win (and also his first in his new ’08 Subaru WRX STI) by dominating Rallye Baie-des Chaleurs in Quebec. The event is one of biggest, funnest rally events in Canada and the states, with tons of fans turning out to watch the action.
Though not a part of the Rally America National Championship, Ken was up in Canada racing to get more experience driving his new STI and also gain Recce experience, a style of racing/stage prep used on the WRC. Ken will be battling in three World Rally events later this year, so the more behind-the-wheel time, the better.
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Look close and you can see the rear tire is about to fall off.
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Besides, Rallye Baie-des Chaleurs is a fun rally to compete in! Among its challenges is a huge jump, over which Ken flew his Subi a big 115-feet. For reference, that’s the length of the big jump at most moto competitions like X Games… pretty huge.
Though he had a few close calls—a slam with a bridge that nearly took off his rear tire (photo) and a flat tire—Ken came in first or second on 15 of the race’s 17 stages, amassing a lead of over 2 minutes before the rally’s 115 miles were done.
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Ken and his co-driver Alex.
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About the dominant win, Ken said, "It's great to get my first Canadian win here, especially on such a difficult and competitive rally."
Next up for Ken and SRT USA: the New England Forest Rally on July 11-12. Stay tuned for more!
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THE CABANA
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- Lightweight and Resilient Synthetic Leather or Synthetic Nubuck Ergonomic Strap
- Comfortable And Foot-Friendly Polyester Thong
- Comfortable neoprene upper lining provides snug fit
- Lightweight molded EVA footbed with DC's trademarked "pill" pattern provides excellent cushioning
- High traction, high tech rubber out sole provides excellent wear and flex
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BOHAN BIKE CHECK AT www.ridebmx.com
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Ever wonder about the set-up Bohan uses to destroy dirt trails? Check out Ride BMX Magazine’s site for a Bike Check featuring the Aussie… you’ll get the exact specs he uses (bars, wheels, chain, etc) plus a bunch of close up shots of his Giant Method 21 inch-er and all its components. Follow this link to peep it.
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PERILLO TAKES EXPLORER JUNIORS 2ND AT NATIONALS
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Last weekend DC am Dillon Perillo took 2nd in the Explorer Juniors division at NSSA Nationals, happening at Lower Trestles here in Southern California. Bobbing and weaving his way through an interference call in the early rounds, Dillon rebounded by ripping a few rights new ones. He went on and skated through the 4-footers cleanly to make it to the finals and earn the solid finish at Nationals, the most coveted surf contest for young American up and comers.
Congrats Dillon!
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MIKE SHINODA AUTOGRAPH SIGNING THIS WEEK IN LA!
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Get Ready for another DC Remix Series™ Project with Linkin Park front man, Mike Shinoda! To celebrate its release, we’re joining Mike to showcase some of his new art. Shinoda is kicking off a highly-anticipated gallery show, called "GLORIOUS EXCESS," at the Japanese American National Museum. Although his band has sold upwards of 45 million albums, his talents are diverse, and this exhibit is a must-see showcase of his skills with paint on canvas. Open July 12 – August 3, make sure to come check it out.
A rare autograph signing by Mike will kick off the exhibition this week on July 11. Happening from 8-10 PM, make sure to come early and get a place in line! Check out mikeshinoda.com to view the full-size flyer and exclusive previews of the art.
The limited-edition version of Mike's Remix will be available in August.
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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
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Eat a hot dog, light some fireworks, go skate and thank your lucky stars that you're an American. Happy Fourth of July everyone!
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