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TRA BMX is proud to announce the confirmed riders for the 2014 TRA Double Cross and Dirt Jump Comp which will take place October 4, 2014 at the TRA compound near Bethlehem Pennsylvania. The event will feature top riders from around the world and include bicycle motocross racing on an epic downhill course that is full-on trails. Contest announcer and lifetime BMX rider, Darryl Nau, described the spirit of the event: "The TRA Double Cross event is what the soul riders of our sport have always envisioned... Pure Bicycle MotoCross. No Clips, No Carbon Fiber, all skill and even more action! This is a very historic event. As a BMX rider I'm honored not only to be the voice of the Double Cross but I can't wait to see all the BMX Action Go Down!"

NBC Sports Group continues the 10th Anniversary season of the Dew Tour with the Toyota City Championships in Brooklyn, N.Y. on September 20 - 21. With many of the world’s best athletes in BMX confirmed for the third stop of the 2014 Dew Tour schedule, the Toyota City Championships will make its premiere stop in Brooklyn. The two-day street-oriented competition will take place at the House of Vans, as riders go head-to-head in the heart of Brooklyn.

Those who want to ride a front brake but can't find a modern version of a fork, check out these HARO Lineage forks with 990 frontbreak mounts that are in stock now. Available in chrome and black as long as stock lasts.

Poker isn't just about gambling; it's also an avenue for fundraisers. In fact, sports fundraisers that tie up with poker games don't only provide a fun experience to the donors, but also boost the proceeds of charities significantly. Casino-BMX charity fundraising events have constantly proven themselves to be a very successful endeavor over the years. For example, the All In 4 ARF Charity Poker Tournament, which was done at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, raised more than $10,000. Pro BMX riders Rob Darden, Dave Dillewaard and TJ Ellis all graced the event in order to help attract fans for the cause. The ARF is a fund that provides aid to athletes who got injured while playing their respective sports.

Next stop for the SFR Fise Xperience will be in Nantes (West of France) in the Parc de la Beaujoire (Exponantes) the 20th and 21th of september. 2000€ Prize money to win. All pro riders will be announced on the FISE facebook page. It is important to register before the contest on fise.fr and to book your tickets for the contest. The contest will be in live broadcast on the french tv MCS Extrême and on the web www.fise.tv

By now everyone should have marked down the date: for the fifth time now the EX&HOP Contests will be held in Munich on the weekend before the Oktoberfest. On the 13.&14. September the –for this year –last stop of the tour will take place at Odeonsplatz with the M-net EX&HOP Spine Contest presented by Jever Fun & Relentless on a new, bigger ramp. 1.500€ prizemoney will go out to the Spine and of course there will be a riders’ BBQ Saturday night, this year accompanied by live acts by the Midnight Adventure Crew who are also throwing the

Hookit, a digital platform created to support athletes, brands and sports, announces the launch of its 2015 rider support season platform, a one-stop destination for riders to track progression, get exposure and earn deals on products. Traditionally, sponsorship season begins as the race season wraps up when riders have fresh results and accomplishments heading into the off-season.  Support levels and agreements vary by company, but can range anywhere from product discounts to free products and beyond (based on talent and marketability).

Dream Park Builder is a skatepark creator & designer app that simply gives you the tools to drag and drop unlimited ramps into your own imaginary skate park. Choose from nearly 200 unique park pieces including step up box jumps, bowl corners, stair sets, rainbow rails, vert ramps, wall rides, ledges, and much more. You can even add palm trees and chicks to your park. Take a finished screenshot when you are done to save and share with family and friends.

Hell yeah! Time for another edition of the FATJAM, the big brother, the summer edition, for the 26th year. If you've never been to the longest running BMX JAM of the world, you should give it a shot. Not only for the good times at the Sugar Hills Trails, but the party program has non other than MOOON on the flyer. The party takes place at OJA so after a good day riding the dirt jumps, you can grab a cheap Bavaria beer with your buddies and wrap it up the right way. The Killer Jump is waiting for some massive air. Music will be blasting. BMX bikes everywhere. Bikes, Beers and Bitches all day.