Having bars and restaurants closed and eating in at home has reduced my outgoings. Here we see how the British slopestyle star hand-built his ultimate bike track in his backyard. I think we can expect to be back to doing smaller local acts and shows before the end of the year, but larger international touring shows I think will not be back until we can all travel freely internationally again. After transforming the features into art with a round of touch ups, Matt hops back on the bike to see how well the jumps are solidifying. Or will Matt be back in front of the drawing board? Matt goes full send on The Gnar-Wall and get's inverted. He started off with a nice long garden with a pit bike track at the end and we are now 18 episodes into his own personal trails in his garden. Matt Jones is pushing the limits of what’s humanly possible on pedals The British slopestyle star's first Red Bull TV series – Design and Conquer – … The newest feature of the line, the "open loop," gets its name from the comment section of Episode 13: The Gnar-Wall. We hope you're sitting somewhere comfortable because this episode is over 45 minutes long. 118 talking about this. Subscribe to get special offers, new product info, free giveaways, and our unsolicited opinions on the bike world. Tons of people all around the world have picked up gardening or backyard projects as a way to stay sane during the COVID-19 lockdown, and Matt Jones is no different. Tons. Which is probably the… 509,572. The 40-year-old Australian handled the wind at PGA National to shoot a 1-under 69 on Saturday, going to 10 under for the tournament and moving three shots clear of Wise and J.B. Holmes. Matt Jones brought in 100 tonnes of dirt to build his idea of the perfect backyard dirt jumps during lockdown. Sometime in the day I’ll have a look for new things to try and cook – cooking has become somewhat of a side passion now I’m spending more time at home. All Rights Reserved, The Lockdown Series with Matt Jones - Episode 1. With so much space to build, he could really take his jump line in any direction... Matt finishes the landing on the second hip and gives some pointers on how to apply final touches to your future dirt jumps. Being the guinea pig rider is the most intimidating part of building a trail. So. The pump track line gets extended and even adds a wooden wallride to its list of features. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) yesterday declared the AstraZeneca Covid jab “safe and effective” to use, but the sustained fear over rare but serious cases of a brain blood clot disorder means a number of countries are still treading cautiously. He started off with a nice long garden with a pit bike track at the end and we are now 18 episodes into his … Much. After two weeks away from the yard jumps, Matt and Ben are back with a proper riding session. Watch episode 5 to see how the trails hold up to the pressure of tires. The grass initially reserved for the dog didn’t last long during lockdown for Matt Jones. Matt shows off a gnarly sunburn, makes up a new word, and throws down some whips. Here we see how the British slopestyle star hand-built his ultimate bike track in his backyard. The dirt has firmed up and it's time to do some test riding. Berms are stacked, the early stages of a step up are completed and innovation defeats leg work as Matt uses the pit bikes to shuttle dirt from one location to another. Professional MTB rider -- Supported by: Marin Bikes, Red Bull, Halo Wheels, FiveTen shoes, WD-40, TSG, Gusset Components, fox suspension, topeak tools Remain in touch with the people that make you happy and you enjoy the company of. I hope everyone is safe and staying indoors as best they can, wherever you are in the world. Check back again for more videos. Matt Jones’ Backyard Lockdown Slopestyle course The 26-year-old slopestyle rider went into pandemic lockdown at home in Bedfordshire, England this spring thinking it would be a while until he got back to big international competition, or even being able to really train for whenever Crankworx or other big Slopestyle events would return. Matt Jones’ Backyard Lockdown Slopestyle course The 26-year-old slopestyle rider went into pandemic lockdown at home in Bedfordshire, England this spring thinking it would be a while until he got back to big international competition, or even being able to really train for whenever Crankworx or other big Slopestyle events would return. Jacob Gibbins from Aspect Media has been over at Matt Jones' place checking out the rad backyard setup he's been grafting on during lockdown – pretty cool eh!Keep your eyes out for a magazine feature on Matt's yard coming very soon, where we also pay a visit to Brendan Fairclough's spot to check out the mad roof hucking freeride setups he's been busy scheming up and sending! I'm super lucky that I can progress this project from home with lots of digging, time lapses and riding. I can’t say I know when that will be, but I’m not expecting to be back touring until next year. Matt Jones’ Backyard Lockdown Slopestyle course The 26-year-old slopestyle rider went into pandemic lockdown at home in Bedfordshire, England this spring thinking it would be a while until he got back to big international competition, or even being able to really train for whenever Crankworx or other big Slopestyle events would return. Matt Jones Lockdown Dirt Jumps. I've decided to kick things off in my backyard and get the MTB trails going. I would also encourage people to reach out to friends within the industry. MTB As to what this will look like, its hard to know for sure, but I expect there to be a level of hesitancy from the general public about being in large crowds again. Quarantine is getting weird for a lot of people, and it's important we find ways to occupy our time so we can come out swinging when the world lands on a new normal. Mini Bike Sends With Matt Jones. Matt and Ben spend episode 17 moving a ton of dirt and shaping the landing for the right hip that was introduced in episode 16. Everything went wrong from there, and Matt Jones took full advantage. I've decided to kick things off in my backyard and get the MTB trails going. In episode 8, Matt builds and rides what he's dubbed as "the first hefty jump in the line," a 12-foot transfer. The lockdown backyard trails build continues; in this video, Matt Jones has progressed the dirt jumps and completed the shark fin! As Matt promised, episode 10 delivers huge developments to the jump line over the course of a few days. Stay safe and see you soon with more trail building! 278 talking about this. Reaching out to someone you haven’t heard from in a while can make that persons day, even if its just a brief chat. Even large international tours are still doing work on an organisational and production level. He required 40 tonnes “as dug’ top soil with good clay content”, delivered in multiple 10 ton instalments, to stop trucks getting stuck. Chatting with my tour friends from all around the world. Although, back home in Woburn, Bedfordshire, he did it the MTB slopestyle way. Matt started his time in the industry at Resolution X back in 2007, before moving to the UK in 2013, where he worked for Neg Earth, in their consoles department for two years. After running out of dirt, Matt builds a whaletail from wood to continue progressing the line. If you haven’t been watching Matt Jones’ YouTube series of building dirt jumps in his garden whilst in lockdown then where have you been? Matt and Ben give the shark fin it's final test and work on extending the line after the spine feature. I also don’t see how concert or festival organisers would be able to enforce social distancing rules. Episode 16 introduces two new additions to the backyard trails: a large right hand hip after El Grande and the "banana jump," which is a middle of the pack jump on the pump track. Matt Jones Lockdown Dirt Jumps. The jumps are starting to get big and Matt thinks they could be even bigger. Aaron Wise had a six-shot lead during the third round of The Honda Classic, looking poised to turn the tournament into a rout. Matt overhauls the "Megalodon" to give the trail a new trick jump and then rides a nice rut into it with his pit bike. In episode 7 the spine gets a new friend and turns into a double feature. Tons of people all around the world have picked up gardening or backyard projects as a way to stay sane during the COVID-19 lockdown, and Matt Jones is no different. There he met many industry professionals, and got to work on some amazing concerts and festivals such as Glastonbury Festival. After over two months without a new episode, Matt's Lockdown series is back. All Rights Reserved, 2020 PNW Components, LLC. I think that the online experiences for concerts has been an interesting innovation to maintain some live entertainment where crowds cannot attend, but I don’t see this being an ongoing replacement to live concerts or shows. Matt and Ben get creative as they ride lines and transfers suggested by viewers in the comment section. When do you think live entertainment with return and in what format? So here's an awesome start to the biggest build and ride project that I've undergone yet. Its been nice to hear from them about how they’ve spent their time these last few months. Matt Jones | Hidden Paradise. Lockdown with Matt Jones Posted on Wednesday, June 17th, 2020. After Matt Hancock asks Premier League footballers to donate their wages to help fight coronavirus, some wonder if he should ask the UK’s hedge fund owners, tax-dodging FTSE 100 companies and non-domiciled Russian oligarchs to do the same. Like countless athletes around the world, professional mountain biker Matt Jones has had to get creative during lockdown. If you haven’t been watching Matt Jones’ YouTube series of building dirt jumps in his garden whilst in lockdown then where have you been? Matt and Becca reveal the random winners of the giveaway from episode 12 and announce the final total form the fundraiser. Matt Jones brought in 100 tonnes of dirt to build his idea of the perfect backyard dirt jumps during lockdown. Get your comments in now to help choose the future direction of the trails. One in three mothers say the Covid-19 lockdown has driven them to breaking point after facing the 'pandemic juggle' of home schooling, remote working and extra childcare. By Will Jones / 19 March 2021 • 17.14. In theatres or seated concerts, this would be easier, but a General Admission concerts or festival would have a lot more challenges to deal with if the virus were still spreading. There are shows and plans in the back ground that are in the process of being developed. Prom. Matt tries some creative lines, Ben goes another round with the daisies, and the world's most stylish shirt steals the show. "I'm enjoying a beautiful walk alongside the – I think – reservoirs. Are you learning anything to improve your skills set? Although, back home in Woburn, Bedfordshire, he … I’ve started teaching myself a bit of LUA scripting. We'll be updating this article to include all of Matt's latest lockdown episodes. Its important to know that there is light at the end of the tunnel for us. France Limits AstraZeneca Covid Jab to Over-55s. The new system for transporting dirt should help make an already speedy dig team even more efficient. FacebookTwitter Russell Henley and Aaron Wise were each six-under after their opening rounds, those 64s matching the best score at the Honda by anyone — Jones excluded — since Rory McIlroy and Russell Knox each had 63s in 2014. I don’t get the opportunity to cook while on tour! Episode 10 may have been the biggest episode yet, but episode 11 has the most riding in the entire series. With a ton of dirt moved in episode 17, episode 18 is all about the ride. This will be incredible for mountain bikes, mini bikes, pit bikes and BMX bikes. WATCH: Matt Baker shares glimpse of rare outing amid lockdown "I parked my motor about a mile back there," he added. Just when the trails seemed to have it all, Matt and Ben added a new line that connects the beginning rollers to the final rhythm section, so the jumps are now interwoven with a pump track. 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