SPY RIDE DAY 2004

Every year Spy Optics puts on a ride day to thank the motorcycle community for supporting them. This year I had the honors of attending. On the day of the event, I woke up at 3 a.m., and once my photographer Chris arrived at my house we began our three hour tour. On our wonderful, yet long car drive we listened to Under Oath and watched Crusty Demon’s Global Assalt Tour. Which, by the way was a very good action packed DVD. The drive was well worth it though, because once we arrived at 7a.m. we saw the most beautiful sight ever. The fog still laid low over the entire valley. You couldn’t see the track and all you could hear was the distant droning sound of a two-stroke, and every once in a while a bull dowser. The gates finally opened at 8 a.m. and we sped through the entrance down to the pit area and set up for the day.

I don't really know who this is, but it sure is a smokin' picture!

We went expecting K-Dub and McGrath, but got something even better; The Flying Hawaiian and The Partridge Family. Don’t get me wrong, Kevin and Jeremy are great but Cliford Adaptante is one of the greatest and most laid back freesylist; and plus I had never met him before. I have met almost every MX/FMX racer, so when I finally meet one for the first time, it’s pretty cool.



As for Kyle, I had met him at Glen Helen thanks to my over zealous cousin Jessica, but it was cool to see him again because he’s a great guy with a very recognizable voice. As I was cruising through the pits, I had heard this guy talking and immediately knew that it was Kyle Partridge. When I heard him, I turned and announced, "Chris, Kyle Partridge is here." He thought I was crazy, but if you’ve ever met Kyle before then you also know what I’m talking about.



The Flying Hawaiian is the most "normal" freestylist we have yet to see. He shows up at competitions by flying in under the radar, and throwin’ down Hawaiian style. Kyle Partridge who was one of Suzuki’s child prodegies, turned pro in 2004. He definetly has a luminous future with the boys in yellow.

Cliford Adaptante

Kyle Partridge

All in all it turned out to be a really awesome day. I mean, what motocross enthusiast like myself wouldn’t love spending the day surrounded by the smell of U4 gas, burning oil, and sweat.
I would like to thank all the guys at Spy Optics for putting on such a wonderful event. Also, special thanks to my favorite Spy Rep. Nik Hennessee.

For those of you who don't know who this is, here's a clue.
His Dad is faster than your Dad!
This young man is David Bailey's son!