BMX Union Interview
Kurt posted a new interview on BMX Union… http://www.bmxunion.com/blog/interview/dustin-griess-interview/
Dustin Grice
MN State Fair ‘07
I know I say this every year, but seriously each year the level of riding at the fair gets crazier and crazier than the year before. The first day of the fair this year, was like our last “grand finally” show of last year. It was nuts… Tony, Darrin, Dachel, Eric, etc. Everyone rode super … Read more
QBP Golf
Honestly, I have never golfed in my life as much as I have this summer. Every week we’ve had at least 3 or 4 tee times after work. My best game was when I decided to take ONE club, my 7 iron. Yes even putting. I love that club. I shot a 41!
QBP IT Brothas
Please welcome Matt Griess to QBP’s IT department. Yes my brother was the person EVER to have ZERO picking errors in an entire year in QBP’s distribution warehouse. Boom $100 bonus. The level of value these brothas bring to Q is basically indescribable 😉
Jeep Grand Cherokee, Suzuki GS500, and Eastern Grim Reaper
Living at home certainly has it’s benefits… Earlier this year I sold my old Yamaha Maxim 650 motorcycle, and bought a 2002 Suzuki GS500. Its more of a sport type bike and much lighter, which for me I have much more control with it and feel much safer. I just recently started riding a new … Read more
A Shot At BMX Glory Under Highway 169
“Troy Hale takes you beneath Highway 169 in Hopkins, Minnesota, where some of the top local BMX riders compete for a shot at BMX, and possible Dew Tour, glory.” -PressPassTV
Rome, Italy
Our last stop of the tour, Rome. Pretty much the longest standing city in the world. Rome is definitely something to see. The Coliseum, the ancient Roman Empire ruins, the Vatican (which is technically it’s own separate country). It is incredible to see all of this stuff, and how old it has been around for. … Read more
Pisa, Italy
You wouldn’t think that the leaning tower is really leaning that much, but holy god… You would not believe the size of that thing when you get there, about 200′ tall and is it ever leaning! The top is 14′ over from where it should be. It is huge. We also went to an Italian … Read more
Gypsies & Africans
Everywhere. Literally, everywhere. Especially the African guys, who try to sell you imitation Gucci sunglasses, Rolex watches, etc. So Matt sees a pair of sunglasses he kinda likes… Matt: “So how much?” African: “$50” Matt: “Oh, well I only have $15” as he slowly starts to walk away African: “$30” Matt: “I only have $15” … Read more
Venice, Italy
What a whole different world. Venice has turned into strictly an island for tourists. Few people actually live on the island. No cars are allowed on the island, and you have to get their by boat. The small roads/alleys go on in a forever maze, making it quite easy to get lost. Some of the … Read more
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monaco. The richest area in the world. That explains it all when you arrive into Monte Carlo. Lamborghini’s, Ferrari’s, Bentley’s, Aston Martin’s, Maserati’s, etc. Pretty much everywhere you look. And they race these things in sport car rallys along the coast up high in the mountains! Its incredible.. Then the huge boat marina has ridiculous … Read more
Nice, France
Nice is the big tourist area in France. Beautiful beaches… They also happened to have an Ironman event take place the weekend we were here. Over 1,700 men dove into the sea and took off swimming for miles at 6:30 on Sunday morning. They had thousands of very nice expensive road bikes lined up for … Read more
Paris, France.
From London we took the Eurorail under the English Chunnel (the tunnel under the English Channel) info France. The Eurorail is nuts, they can get near 400mph. We arrived in Paris, got off the train, and ran right into a group of gypsies just waiting to gyp us. Literally. Definitely something you do not see … Read more
London, England
The start of our tour took place in England. Our family met up with about 32 other tourists at a beautiful hotel in London. I have never been over seas before, but let me tell you about something… Jetlag. You wouldn’t think that it would be that bad. Holy cow. I couldn’t believe it. 6hrs … Read more
T-Shirts Are Here!
My first order of t-shirts have arrived! Small, Medium, Large, available in many different colors. Let me know if you are interested…
QBP Lunch Program – Ralphalpha & Superman
The day I bit into another Dustin’s guac burrito I became Ralphalpha in our lunch program.
5 Figures
Good news!! I bit the bullet (a five figure bullet) and paid off my last college loan! A $10,000 check! I currently owe nothing to anyone, and it is a great feeling. Let’s try and keep it that way…
The Gold Man & Aunt Polly
The Gold Man has been around for many years. He is a man, he is gold. He has been one of the best features of our household in the most recent years. Recently, Aunt Polly decided to come along and meet the Gold Man. They certainly hit it off together, check out the images from … Read more
Lag B’omer!
Sunday we did shows for the wonderful Jewish people and their ya micas on Rich’s very beautiful ramp… Lots of fun, and I met some new friends!! L’Chaim!
Cinco De Mayo!
This weekend we did shows at the Cinco De Mayo on Saturday. I showed up way late for practicing for the show… About my 5th jump (on a very, very sketchy ramp) I went way to fast and over shot the landing and landed right on my palm and tore a bunch of skin. Finished … Read more
Mankato Contest
Went out there with 5 people and 5 bikes in Cal’s tiny Corolla. It was a long trip… I did my first opposite 360 downside whip! It took a good few years for this one… I remember back at G-Shock about 4 years ago trying these for hours. Contest was good. Contest was hot!! Lots … Read more
My First Barspin Backflip
Bicycle, Travel, and Fitness Expo, Minneapolis Convention Center. 2007. First Backflip Barspin on a Box Jump.
Progress Software Training – Chicago, IL
QBP sent me to Chicago for the week for Progress training. Progress is a programming language which our QBP.com dealer website is written in. That’s right, I’m staying at the Wyndham Four Star Hotel. King size bed, wide screen high def tv, and room service meals every day (I have the best supervisor in the … Read more