Toronto Recap, Dylan Leeder a hero?, New Edits, New Byke Project Sponsorship, Business Cards are in

So a little delayed, but I'm finally gotten around to updating the blog. First off, Alex and I went to Toronto to help out for the trailer and poster shoot for the International Bicycle Film Festival. The shoots were being done by Marco Mucig from Italy, and Benny Zenga from Toronto. It took place over a 3 day span, which ended up being pretty long days. The organization left a little to be desired, as we didn't really know our schedule in advance, and ended up shooting to about midnight each day. All in all, it was a really fun and interesting experience to take part in, and I'm excited to see how it all comes together. It should apparently be up in a week or two, and will be seen in 39 countries! Oh yeah, you won't actually be able to recognize Alex or I, as we were dressed in giant cardboard letters...you'll understand more when you see it.



When shooting in Toronto, Alex and our photographer (and newest rider) Dylan Leeder witnessed a fight mid-day. Like the nice guy he is, Dylan jumped in to help break it up. Here's a message he sent me about the incident.

"Prasheeeeel! So the story goes,,,

Me and Alex were biking down the street carrying large letters. I believe I had a C.

So we were riding and this 60 year old dude pulled into the bike lane and cut off a 25 year old bike courier (without signaling) and the 25 year old started yelling at the guy... so they fought verbally for a bit with the 25 year old taking the old mans picture.

Than the 60 year old dude climbed over the passenger seat with his wife screaming and crying "Why are you doing this!? STOP! Your mom's here!"... so infront of his wife and mother (on mothers day) the old man went and swung at the 25 year old.

So i dropped my bike/letter and continued to grab the young guy back from the 60 year old. While the 60 year old kept trying to get punches... so the 25 year old swung at him and pushed him down... and then it continued a bit longer...

Uhmm... so they just kept trying to fight while more and more people crowded around and stuff...

so finally the 60 year old, the wife, and the mother got in the car and drove away... with the 60 year olds pride ruined hahah what a maniac.

And I hurt my finger somehow in it all.

Also, we found out that the 60 year old got pulled over because the other guy took pictures of his face/license plate. And he got charged with assault/reckless driving/and maybe something else"


As you may know, Alex and I have been filming in hopes of trying to release a half decent web-edit. This past weekend, we witnessed the epicness of the footage Dylan's new camera is going to be able to take, so we're scrapping our old footage/tricks, and are hoping to get new stuff in muuuch better quality. Alex and I both edited the footage up, and you can find the edits below. Alex's is first, then mine, and I suggest you watch them in that order, as to not be disappointed in Alex's version.

Pralex "Cutting Room Floor" Footage from Pralex Gorier on Vimeo.

Pralex "Cutting Room Floor" Footage (Prasheels Version) from Pralex Gorier on Vimeo.

As of recent, Alex and I have both been picked up by Byke Project and are very excited to help represent them/Hector Garcia. Byke Project is a non-profit organization that donates and fixes bikes in low-income areas. We should be shooting a little commercial/promo next weekend to test out the new camera we're working with. www.bykeproject.com



Pralex business cards are now in. Please feel free to contact us for any flatland entertainment needs.



Lastly, we are off to Brockville tomorrow, as we are doing a small show at a stag and doe. Maybe expect some photos or videos, not sure yet. Hopefully there's a decent spot!

Pralex in Toronto! And more news...

Pralex picked up the latest issue of BMX Plus and found some photos of Alex and Prasheel (Parshell) in it! Pretty darn cool! Super stoked on getting that coverage with a nice little article too! A lot of flatland in the June issue! Make sure to check it out!

Prasheel apparently might have a photo in the 'La Droit' newspaper, but we couldn't find a copy of it anywhere, haha, but cool nonetheless!

Pralex is going to Toronto this weekend, Friday we are doing a photoshoot with Benny Zenga for the poster for the Bicycle Film Festival in Toronto. Saturday and Sunday we are doing a video shoot with him for the trailer for the Bicycle Film Festival in Toronto! Should be pretty cool! Check out more info HERE and notice a video on the bottom right of Matthias and Ucchie! Super cool!

The weekend after you can find Pralex in Prescott, Ontario doing a show at a stag & doe! That'll be fun!

If you were to lazy to go visit the BFF site, check out the trailer from last year below, super cool and super excited to see what Benny Zenga puts together for this years!

Bicycle Film Festival | Trailer from casagrafica on Vimeo.

Pralex Roadtrip Continues (Part 2)

Pralex is now in Toronto chilling with team member Addison Moore at his ballin' condo, watching Sevisual videos on a big screen!  Super cool!  We got here yesterday evening and had a chill night, making an awesome dinner, having some drinks and playing a game of Monopoly with some friends!

The day before we rode Chase's infamous Windsor spot.  The spot is far too good, we love riding there!  So much progression everytime we ride there, even if its a short session.  We didn't get any footage in Windsor, but the day before we rode with Wyoming local Scott Fowler and got some decent footage for the Pralex Web Video.  

Today we are riding in the Amsterdam Brewery all day long and hope to get some good footage there.  Later on tonight we are doing a show for the Dandy Horse Magazine Launch Party.  The party starts at 7pm and we are not on at any set time, but our show will be sometime during the night!

Pralex will be back in Ottawa Thursday evening, and have a lot of Pralex plans that will be put into action!  Keeping it on the down-low for now.  So keep an eye out!  Once we're back in Ottawa we'll put up some photos from our trip and what not!  

Time to ride!

Pralex out!

Pralex Road Trip Continues!

We are currently at the Poirier house in Petrolia.  We rode with local rider Scott Fowler today and got some footage of us and him.  Alex hit fw and bw double whiplashes and is working on jumplashes now!  Wooo neat!  

We are going riding in Windsor tomorrow and hanging with friends and what not!  We will be riding in Toronto Tuesday/Wednesday, and we are now doing a show Wednesday night at the Dandyhorse Magazine launch party!  It's going to be awesome and we are pretty excited about it!

We have a whole bunch of new riders popping up in Ontario, and we're building bikes and helping people get started out, so expect a "friends of Pralex" video with some newcomers!  It's going to be awesome!  So excited seeing these new guys progressing and getting better!

We'll let you know how riding in Windsor goes, can't wait to ride the most epic best spot in the World!

Pralex out!

Magazine Coverage! Roadtrip!

Pralex is in the newest issue of BMX Plus! Check that out. Alex is also featured in Dandyhorse magazine...We'll scan some photos or something once we get copies!

We are heading out on a Southern Ontario roadtrip tomorrow. Hitting up Prescott, Kitchener, Petrolia/Wyoming/Sarnia, Toronto (for magazine launch party and riding) then back to Ottawa!

Still working on the web video...This is going to a be a fantastic fucking video! Be super stoked.