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USA Trip Day 13: Greenville Shreds
Thursday 2 September 2010
Photo: Jaie Toohey flip whips the massive box at Greenvilles local Jaycee skatepark.
After yet another big day of travel from Boston to Greenville, we finally arrived at the tiny 2 bedroom unit of David Girsch and Jaie Toohey that they call home along with a swag of other young Aussie BMX riders on their first trip to Greenville. It is an amazing town, and some would even say the home of BMX in America. It has helped produce countless amazing riders, and is the home of the famous indoor parks built by Ryan Nyquist and Dave Mirra.
Photo: David Girsch takes Ryan Guettlers hire scooter to Dave Mirras 'Warehouse' for an early morning film shoot.
It really is an Aussie invasion in Greenville, and during multiple film shoots at 'The Unit' and 'The Warehouse', international riders were easily out numbered by young, eager Aussie riders ready to make a name for themselves. Andrew 'Mini' Ahumanda was once such rider, and actually won the Greenville leg of the Freeflow Tour, with an incredible including a 360 triple downside whip.
These guys throw themselves in the deepend for their time in America, and basically just live day to day with money and accomodation. But they will tell you that it is worth all the effort for the experience. David Girsch is one great example of a firt timer, and the amount his riding has progressed since arriving in Greenville is incredible!
Photo: 5 guys in a 2 bedroom unit is beyond a joke. But when money is tight and you don't have any family around, the Aussies stick together, and help out whoever is in need.
We were lucky enough to spend 2 days in Greenville, filming and doing some photos with David Girsch and Jaie Toohey, and the result were amazing! We watched all the guys ride at 'The Unit', 'The Warehouse' and 'Jaycee' skatepark, and the result was astonishing. We last saw these guys shredding in Australia, and both have stepped their game up majorly.
We are looking forward to putting together their edits, and look forward to getting back over their in the future! Special thanks to Colin Mackay, Ryan Nyquist and Dave Mirra for hooking us up while in Greenville, and letting us film at their amazing spots.
- By Allan H
