Back for its second year, the Midpoint Jump Jam went down at Bike Glendhu this past weekend and it just about blew the doors off! (Literally, in this case).
Riders, both pros and groms alike, gathered at the site of the Midpoint Jumps at BG, purpose-built for Brandon Semenuk’s Midpoint film a few years back. The jumps had since fallen into disrepair until last year, when we resurrected them to hold the inaugural Midpoint Jump Jam. And although this year involved less digging, we were still stoked to re-open the jumps to the public once again.
Sunday, March 3rd kicked off with a calm, sunny day. As we drew closer to the 1pm Jam start time however, that famous Wanaka wind picked up, making the jumps extra spicy for our riders. That said, a good crew of go-getters lined up for the Lower Line and dropped in, making the most of a breezy day. And although we had to call it early and head back to Base for a pint and some tunes from DJ Josh Bones, it was still a pretty epic day out!
Here’s some of our favourite shots from photographer Victoria Wells.
BG lead trail builder Kane on the mic, briefing the riders before kick-off
Scoping out the line and waiting for a break in the wind.
Draaaapping!
And we are off!
Emma Olofsson and David Perez Nanni in contention for the “Best Outfit” award.
Phone home.
Spectators spectatin’
Conor Macfarlane & co. laying it down.
Tom Isted showing why he won the “Steezelord” award.
A trail builder’s work is never done.
The kids are alright.
Hang time.
Shot of the day?
Grommies studying up for the future.
Conor Macfarlane bestowing wisdom on the youngins.
DJ Josh Bones keeping up the vibes at Base for apres.
Thanks to everyone who came out and joined this event. We made the decision early in the season to keep this event grassroots: no sponsors, no competition; just a bunch of riders getting together and having a good ol’ time.