Australia's best event is on again! Beat the Bastard is a charity freeride organised by the awesome crew in Townsville Australia with all proceeds going to support charity. In its 4th year, the event is simply one of the best events on the gravity calendar! You will need to be quick with rego as there are limited places available! When: May 5th & 6th May 2012Where: Townsville, AustraliaRego opens: Saturday 4th of February 2012Rego closes: Friday 6th of April 2012Registration fee $100. No No...

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Images: Courtesy of Indonesian Gravity Sport, Circa 2011 Earlier in the month we reported on the the Gravity Bike event being organised by Indonesian Gravity Sport for the 18th December. As the third race in the series, the event went amazingly well with a huge turnout of gravity riders from all over Indonesia. Held ay Stamford, Bandung we look forward to travelling to more events throughout 2012.

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Image: Courtesy of Centre of Gravity, Circa 2011 Centre of Gravity, Downhill Track.This is potentially some of the most exciting news we have presented. Our friends in the UK are looking to build a dedicated facility for the presentation and development of Gravity Sports. Centre of Gravity is still currently going through the planning application and funding stages so it’s not definitely going ahead. One of the criteria for the planning and funding stages is to show that there is a demand...

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Images: Courtesy of Andy 'Sakamoto' Smith, Circa 2011. There are not many times in life when you come across people that truly inspire you. You know, the kind of people that remind you of what it means to be passionate and enthusiastic about life, learning, friendships, riding, racing and everything in between! Well a little while ago now, I had the pleasure of meeting (and riding) with Andy 'Sakamoto' Smith, an Australian Gravity Sports pioneer and recent Gravity Bike convert. His desire and a...

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Images: Sourced from various sites with thanks! GBHQ would like to take the time to acknowledge the president of the IGSA (International Gravity Sports Association) Marcus Rietema for his tireless contribution and support of Gravity Bikes over the past 15 years! Marcus has recently become a father and has decided to take a step back from running the IGSA to spend more time with his new family. In his capacity as both ambassador, promotor and rider Marcus supported all gravity disciplines over i...

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Image: Courtesy of Automotto, circa May 2010Its no secret that GBHQ loves new ideas and custom rides…and this little puppy is no exception. And while we appreciate that its only a concept, probably wouldn't handle the twists and turns of Maryhill to save itself or comfort you on those long lonely winter nights, iwe like it all the same. Long live innovation and ideas. Read more here.

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Images taken from multiple blogs and sites without permission, circa 2011! We were going to bring together a write up on our trip to Beat the Bastard in Townsville Queensland last week and talk about all of the wonderful people that we met and had the privilege to ride with. We were also going to thank the organisers for putting together what was one of the best events that GBHQ has been lucky enough to attend. That was until we read Andy (Sakamoto) post earlier in the week. It says everything...

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so i went up to watch some of the action at BtB 2011, and now i want to get in on the G-bike action since Mt Stuart is in my back yard... I can't wait to get up and riding, especially meeting up with all the fellow G-bikers in oz...I should have my bike around Tax time wehn the tax man returns some of my hard earn taxes :)

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Image: Courtesy of Sin Cycles, Circa May 4th 2011 On the first day, he created imagination! GBHQ loves anyone with a little bit of imagination, artisan skill and craftsmanship. GBHQ loves it even more when its applied to the development of a new Gravitybike. Check out the above awesomeness from the guys over at S.I.N (Sir Isaac Newton) Cycles. This project evolved from two previous bikes (Wasp and Freedom). They learned from Wasp, their mini-g, that being low to the ground with a tight tuck can...

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Image: Courtesy of The Fix Fix Fix, Circa 2011 One of Adelaide's finest has just reminded GBHQ that while we may have been busy riding, making, planning, talking and thinking about Gravity Bikes, it doesn't make up for the fact that we have FAILED in our attempts to keep you inspirited and motivated with our hump day hotties! We agree and to make up for our indiscretions we plan to bring you two lovely bundles of joy this week. So back by popular demand, Ally meet GBHQ, GBHQ meet Ally!

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