Stroll into the tranquil town of Belluno any normal Thursday night and you’ll find the locals relaxing at sidewalk café’s enjoying a glass of wine or beer after a day at work while the town slows down in readiness for a quite evening once the people filter back reasonably early to their comfy homes. On Thursday 10^th of July the atmosphere in the centre square of Belluno changed somewhat, and instead of the usual small crowds going about their business, thousands filled every available space to take in one of the most spectacular shows they’re ever likely to see, well especially in the town of Belluno. Why you ask? Local hero Alvaro Dal Farra invited his friends Andre Villa, Busty Wolter, the Page Bros Charles and Thomas, who joined the Daboot crew in putting on a Freestyle motocross show that blew the minds of those fortunate enough to witness it.

Capt: Alvaro was out injured, but his show was a huge success nonetheless and the thousands that attended went home with big grins on their faces.

The event named “Oakley Alvaro Invitational” kicked off around 9pm with a DJ cranking out the tunes and the riders being introduced one by one. Once the action started two riders at a time hit the side-by-side metal kickers to portable landing throwing down their fav tricks; Villa even landing a No Hander Flip landing no hands, while the Page bros produced quality tricks such as Cliffhanger, Ruler, Indy and Cordova Flips. Busty held back a little due to being a little knackered from his 12 hour drive but still had the crowds laughing with his Goon antics … go Busty! Daboot’s own Vanni Oddera and Massimo Bianconcini held their own with combo Flips and tech tricks backed up by the wild boy Jader Toninello and Maurizio “Icio” Poggiana. The only injury of the night was to Paolo Grana, who separated his shoulder after crashing on the downramp. Paolo didn’t miss the after party though, which cranked on well into the night.

Alvaro unfortunately couldn’t ride due to an elbow injury he sustained a week earlier, and as bummed as he was, he was still stoked with the way the night unfolded. Below I have some photos of the action for you to check out, and for more info about Alvaro and his crew log on to www.daboot.it

Capt: The calm before the storm. Check out the crowd, massive!

Capt: Check out the angle Charles Page is hitting the ramp at, and then check next photo.

Capt: He needed the angle off the kicker to Whip it next to Villa who’s executing a No Handed Flip as part of an eight man train.

Capt: The Page Bros clicking upside-down in unison.

Capt: DJ dude pumping the tunes.

Capt: Busty gooning around.

Capt: A Nac Flip from Vanni.

Capt: There’s always one person that works the hardest behind the scenes without the glory and for this event it was Alvaro’s girl Lucia. Nice work mate, and thanks for the hospitality.

Capt: Yader the funny man of Daboot.

Capt: Oakley’s Giovanni and Alvaro share a laugh.

Capt: More two up crazyness from Daboots … Ah, not sure who these riders are, sorry.

Capt: Thomas Page with a Cliffhanger Flip, nuts!

Capt: And his bro Charles going for a Ruler Flip by the looks.

Capt: Massimo left and Villa going for a pair of No Hand Flips.

Capt: Massimo with a nice Double Grab Lookback Hart.

Capt: Thomas left, me and Seb glad to be at the afterparty. Well Thomas was once he kicked in as you’ll see.

Capt: After a few it quickly turned into the Thomas and Busty show, which was very funny and a little weird at times.

Capt: Alvaro and Lucia very happy after its all over. Bigger and better next year hey guys?