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The Festival of Speed, the largest motoring event in the world, is a unique summer weekend that brings together cars, stars and motor sport ‘royalty’ to create the largest car culture event in the world. Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, this annual event is a true celebration of motor sport and all things automotive. For the second year running this premium car event is to be invaded by the action sports world for a bmx/fmx spectacle like no other! Held in the G.A.S arena, each year the show gets bigger and bigger and

Eva Ailloud June 25 22 years old
Brian Wizmerski June 25 31 years old
Damien Hachet June 25 42 years old
Mickey Hudson June 26 39 years old
Joe Riley June 27 28 years old
Elis Ligtlee June 28 18 years old
Cynthia Edgworth June 28 
Jeff Jt Tollefson June 28
Bob Haro June 29

Can a spline drive sprocket/spider work on a crank arm with a spider boss? Yes, it can. If using a crank arm with a sprocket bolt boss, the boss will sit flush against the sprocket/spider. Just make sure you take out the spider bolt. With Profile spline drive sprockets/spiders, you can also match up (or “time”) the crank’s spider boss with recesses in the sprocket. Basically, the sprocket bolt boss will sit inside the cut out of the sprocket.

Only three more weeks to go: From July 13-15, 2012, Cologne will once again be the pilgrimage site for the international BMX scene. About 400 pros and amateurs from around the world will come to the Jugendpark at the Zoobrücke near Cologne-Müllheim, to show what they can do in the disciplines of Dirt, Park, Street, Flatland and Vert. Germany will provide the biggest team, 68 riders, at the BMX Freestyle World Championships, followed by Great Britain (38) and the motherland of BMX, the USA, with 30.

The German team will be led by Markus Reuss of Wuppertal. The 19-year-old starts in the team of event sponsor Monster Energy and has big plans for this „home“ event. „I am looking forward to the BMX weekend in Cologne. I will again see friends and riders who I haven't run into for a long time,“ said Markus Reuss, who will be at the start in the disciplines Dirt, Park and Street. „Getting into the finals would be an absolute dream. With a good run, anything is possible. But the competition is really tough and you always need a bit of luck.“ 

Great news from Deco BMX - Chad Degroot recently announced that Deco were in the sampling phase of Tom Villarreal’s “LIFTED” frame (signature frame). We can tell you a few tidbits to get you hyped, but most things are on the hush for now. The “Lifted” will be a Breakless frame (no threads). It will have no removable tabs, no cable guides, no chain tensioners and no headtube tabs…simple, clean, and smooth as it gets!

For the massive BMX Worlds Party on Saturday the 14th of July we’re bringing some good old friends: the awesome and total maniacs „Team Rhythmusgymnastik“. These dudes already rocked the party in Gloria, back in 2008. They definetly gonna put up a crazy wild show, with superb hiphop, partybreaks and some nasty trash-tunes.

This year we decided us for a brand new location. We gonna party in the „AbenteuerHallen Kalk“ nearby the Jugendpark. The old industrie hall isn’t yet known as a party location, put definitely got the potential to be one of hotspots in cologne’s nightlife.

A revolutionary launch for the respected shoe brand, this lightweight, flexible jogger features DC’s Unilite Technology. The ultimate in technical workout shoe, the Unilite trainer is designed to support your session. Whether it’s in the gym or on the street you’ll always be prepared. With progressive no sew technology and a mesh underlayer for minimal stiching it’s the perfect lightweight design. As well as providing superior fit with an inner sock, moulded ortholite insole and welded upper construction.

Vladdie de Koning June 18 30 years old
Christian Rigal June 18
Oskars Abele June 18 26 years old
Ray Schlechtweg June 19 43 years old
Todd Toth June 19 43 years old
Niels Thanild June 19
Harry Delprete June 19
Kurt Schmidt June 20
Dave White June 20 41 years old
Marvin Stellwag June 21
Timm Wiegmann June 21 30 years old
Nico van Dartel June 21 38 years old
Alex Vazquez June 22 25 years old
Justen Soule June 22 25 years old
Jon Cong Barnett June 22 41 years old
Alexander Sokolay June 22 27 years old
Torsten Pullich June 23
Elvis Ellis June 23
Kai Kuusisto June 24
Amanda Carr June 24 22 years old

Presented by Time Warner Cable, the annual X Games Kick-Off Bash benefiting The V Foundation for Cancer Research and STAPLES Center Foundation will host an entertaining evening on Wednesday, June 27 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Regal Cinema. This year’s event will feature two-time X Games gold medalist and BMX legend, Mat Hoffman. Guests will be able to meet Hoffman as well as other X Games athletes and bid on silent auction items that will include: a Tiger Woods autographed pin flag, one-of-a-kind jewelry by award-winning designer Meghan Patrice Riley, a Verizon Casio G’zOne Commando 3G Smartphone and autographed items from Mat Hoffman, Tony Hawk, Jen Hudak and Ryan Nyquist.

As ESPN’s official charity, The V Foundation for Cancer Research is having an impact on cancer which has affected thousands of lives – including X Games athletes. ESPN is honored that six iconic, X Games athletes have come forward and asked to be spokespeople