Person Of The Week - Jamie Mcintosh

Photo- Ken Paul

Jamie is a quiet guy, He is an awesome Flatland BMX rider. He is well respected around the globe and even though he may not admit it, he is. I have had the pleasure of seeing him in action a few times and all I can say is what the fuuuuuuu......and holy shiiiiiiiiii........ Flatland BMXing is the coolest. Flatlanding requires so much concentration, determination, balance, patience and stuff like that. Stuff that not a lot of us have but Jamie does! Terrance tells me He did a Quad Decade (BMX trick), I am not sure how many people can do them, but Jamie is one of very few who can.. His sponsors are Orchid footwear and We The People, and Ten Pack they ensure he is always outfitted with shoes, bikes and stuff so he is always prepared to ride. He also runs a BMX distribution Company with Jay Miron called Ten Pack. They have the best BMX stuff in Canada!

Are you single?
No. I've been married for almost 5 years now.

Describe your personality?
I'm pretty laid back. I really don't let things get to me.

Do you work?
Yeah, I run Ten Pack Distribution, MacNeil Bikes and Metro BMX Jam.

Any hobbies?
BMX, DJing, outdoor and activities

What's your poison?
Poison is bad for me so I try to stay away from it.

What is you favorite restaurant in Van?
Anducci's - pasta is soooo good!

Music?
I'm heavily into music in general but especially Hip Hop, Funk, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Break beats and Classic Rock.

How did you get into BMX bicycle ridin'?
I've had a BMX for as long as I can remember but I started doing tricks when I was 12, when one of my friends picked up a mag that had a bunch of how-to's in it. And BMX has pretty much consumed my life since then between riding and now working in the industry.

Best places to ride in Van?
Give me a big flat parking lot and I'm happy.

Worst bail?
Probably when I was about 12, I got pitched off my bike going down a big hill and did a headfirst slide down the hill. I still have the scars from that one.

Tell us about Ten pack?
I started Ten Pack with Jay Miron over 8 years ago. Since then we have become the best BMX distributor in Canada and we have also started MacNeil Bikes and the metrobmxjam.com, Metro BMX Jam series. It's a been a lot of work but is also a lot of fun working with friends and doing something that I really believe in.

Any cool events or parties commin' up?
The Red Bull Elevation dirt jumping contest is happening June 29-July 1 up in Whistler. This is our second year running it and it is shaping up to be an unbelievable event. You can check out redbullelevation.com for more info.

What are some of the best things about Vancouver?
Weather and the scenery. There is no where else like it in the world.

What are the worst?
Nothing really bums me out about Vancouver.

What do you do about Vancouver's rainy days?
I'm usually working or I'll find something to do inside like playing on my turntables.

Do you want to thank anyone?
My wife Jenn for always being there for me.

Give me a good link to check out. tenpackbmx.com,
macneilbmx.com , metrobmxjam.com, redbullelevation.com