Things have been crazy busy around here lately with Expocycle and Interbike and there’s a ton of news and new shit to catch up on, we’re gonna do our best to get things back up to speed over the next couple days. First bit of news, saw a couple dope photos of James Steele (Kink) shredding in Vancouver shot by Jason Vawter. Check out another pic here on the Kink site.

Here’s the edit from the first of our 2011 Summer Tours featuring Corey Dewey (Federal/Animal/Almond), Wayne Hartman (Kink), James Steele (Kink) and Jaumell Campbell (MacNeil/Almond). We had a blast in Alberta when it wasn’t raining and rode a ton of great spots in both Calgary and Edmonton. Thanks to everyone who helped us out or hooked us up along the way, especially Devon Rohl at BMX Gallery 4130 in Calgary and Ryan Davis from Boicott  for putting the Stripper Jam together and bringing everyone out for a great time. Filmed and edited by Le Luke Santucci (éclat). This is gonna be stickied to the top of the blog for a day or so, scroll down for new posts!

While we were on our Alberta trip both James and Dewey shot some pics on their iPhones so we figured we’d post a couple of them up. Here’s James with Don Cherry and Ron MacLean as he was leaving the Vancouver airport, the trip hadn’t even started and James was stoked! Check out a couple more photos after the jump.

Screen capture of the weather on our first full day in Edmonton…not stoked.

Oversized Stanley Cup at United Sports in Edmonton.

Oversized goalie pad at United Sports. You can definitely tell how much I love hockey.

Luke Santucci and the full pipe at Millenium skatepark in Calgary.

One of the many storms that hit us during the trip.

Hotel pizza life.

Luke Santucci took a ton of shit from everyone on the trip and would never let a joke die, dude’s the best.

Wayne and James and I got right gibbled at the airport while we waited for our flights. Bulldogs all around!

Finished sorting through a bunch more riding photos and other nonsense from the Alberta trip. Corey Dewey got down at this spot in Edmonton, hopping the construction barriers to start a line. Check out a bunch more pics after the jump.

James Steele, up ice at the Airdrie skatepark.

Wayne Hartman, Christ air bail in Calgary.

Getting things done right.

Luke Santucci, on that filming game.

Wayne Hartman shooting the Bs over the barrier in Calgary. This kid straight up kills spots, wait and see!

We had a bit of an orange fight at the first hotel in Edmonton with a stolen bag of oranges.

Corey Dewey, uprail to 180. Coupe Corey grinds whatever Coupe Corey wants.

Wayne Hartman, pegless grind down the big rail in Airdrie.

James Steele, footjam at one of the best spots in Calgary.

The dudes with Wayne Gretzky in Edmonton.

Corey Dewey, ice to over to start a wild line.

Luke gets scared of man cuddles.

Wayne Hartman, 180 over the big rail at Airdrie.

Corey Dewey, tourist dad.

Tanning session. Coupe Corey hates tan lines.

Wayne Hartman got wild at this spot, wait ’til you see the footage.

So we wrapped up our trip today under sunny skies for a change which was pretty sweet. The last couple of days were pretty productive and everyone in the crew threw some shit down, including Gucci Wayne Hartman (above) who pulled out stuff like this can-jam on a nearly impossible spot to ride. We stayed in Calgary for a couple days after the Stripper Jam and rode some of their street gems and then headed back north to Edmonton for some good times to round out the trip. Check out a couple more photos from the dudes after the jump and expect a couple more photo updates real soon.

Corey Dewey, smith to hard 180 to finish off a line in Edmonton.

James Steele straight up killed this spot in Calgary. Toothpick with some steez.

Luke Santucci aka FL (Filmer Luke) in this photo. Also on this trip were SL (Street Luke), TL (Tranny Luke), and DL (Drunk Luke). All of the above are a treat to have on any trip!

The first trip of our 2011 Summer Tour started yesterday when James Steele (pictured above with a toothpick on a narrow ledge), Wayne Hartman, Corey Dewey and myself flew into Edmonton. We spent the entire day driving around trying to dodge rain and didn’t even get to put our bikes together. Today was a bit different, we had a super fun session at Kaskitayo skatepark in the sun. Everyone filmed some clips before it started to rain again, then we hit up Millwoods skatepark for a session before it rained and ended the session. Check out a few more photos after jump and we’ll see everyone in Calgary tomorrow for the Stripper Jam!

LeLuc, Luke Santucci.

Wayne Hartman, switch down whip, so steezy.

Luke Santucci and James Steele.

Jimmy Steele (Kink) getting things done at the new Surrey, BC park. Photo by Jason Vwater.

My boy James Steele throwing down, scooped this one from the Kink site (check out another photo here). James dealt with some injuries last year but is on shit for 2011 so watch out!

James Steele (Kink) and Sam Lowe (WTP) destroy Kirkstone park in Vancouver all in one night. Shout out to The Embassy crew on this one, so good!

My main man James Steele (Kink) is back in Ontario for a bit hanging out. I headed to Kitchener last weekend and hung out with him, got loose and rode dirt bikes in the snow. Good times.