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This fall, Vans is proud to launch the new Vans LXVI Classic Lites collection, an innovative perspective in design and comfort featured on Vans’ most iconic styles to date. Bolstered by LXVI’s rigorous design principles and influenced by Vans’ storied heritage in footwear history, The Classic Lite capsule brings new meaning to lightweight comfort in the styles we know and love to introduce three new staple silhouettes: the Authentic Lite, the Old Skool Lite and the Sk8-Hi Lite. LXVI’s latest innovation

Only two days: From July 18 to 20, Cologne will once again be the pilgrimage site for the international BMX scene. About 250 pros and amateurs from 38 nations will come to the Jugendpark at the Zoo Bridge near Köln-Mülheim, to show what they got in the disciplines Dirt, SuperBowl and Flatland. The best German riders will go up against the top stars of the international scene. The German formation will be led by

Dropping at the end of this week are 20 limited edition Cult x Clockwork Orange frames. Coming in a Flat Translucent Midnight colourway with custom Cult / Clockwork Orange die cut stickers. There will be 10 available in 20.75" and 10 in 21" all numbered 1-20. Each frame will also come with an exclusive Cult / Clockwork Orange snapback cap with embroidered patch and a set

For many years, the need for a camp on Pannonian Challenge has been increasingly growing because, year after year number of visitors from all over Croatia and other neighboring countries is growing too. We think camp is a necessity for providing a pleasant stay for all tourist that put not only comfort and close distance to the festival in first place, but the essence of camping as well.

While over at the FOX offices in Barcelona earlier this week we got our hands on three Make It Happen (MIH) DVD's to give out in an online competition here at FATBMX. If you don't know what the DVD is about, maybe you should read the interview with Greg Illingworth where he explains the whole deal. If you've heard of it and haven't got a copy yet, we want to see your answer sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We will pick three winners who will each receive the Make It Happen surprise envelope.

Mat Hoffman announced today a new licensing partnership between Hoffman Bikes and Pacific Cycle to expand the brand’s exposure and distribution with the highest quality standards Hoffman Bikes stands for. Hoffman Bikes is continuing to release a line of bikes that will be sold in Independent Bike Dealer (IBD) shops. The brand has also expanded to provide entry-level and intermediate-level BMX Freestyle bikes, as a recruiter series, through a new partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods.

What could be better than sharing his passion with his brothers ? Well, luck, destiny and the power of seduction from a little bike has provide this opportunity to french finest Kevin Kalkoff and his two younger «  half » brothers Thomas and Enzo Benedetti to be gathered in one video by our director Hadrien Picard. Happy to have three excellent riders behind the wide screen of his Lumia, Hadrien seems to merge their specific talents into one super rider flowing through the news bowls of french and swiss alps where their heart belong.

Working with Ben Hennon (who is obviously UK Hoffman Pro and has a signature complete bike out this year), Mark Noble over at CSG has put together a new UK team of riders, ready for NASS this weekend, ready for Ride To Glory 2014, and working long-term to help make Hoffman more awesome in the UK. The Hoffman Bikes UK team right now… they are:

Long time Strictly family/Team member Kym Grossers signature frame is out now from The Set! The Dirty Deeds name comes from the classic ACDC song and gives a nod to Kym's passion of playing the guitar along with their shared stomping ground of Prahran. This frame is designed for what Kym does best… Killing all terrain!