Supercross' Kenth Fallen takes the lead in Dual Sanctions for the 2008 Vet Titles.
Feb 06, 2008
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The 2008 season has started off with a bang here at Supercross, first we had Sammy Cools double at the Christmas Classic to take the lead in not only the UCI North American points, but also the UCI International standings, and then we had Kenth Fallen step up to be the new Sheriff in town in the Vet Pro Class. Reno started out with Kenth being sick but still pulled off a 1st on Saturday and a Second on Sunday in the ABA Vet Pro class, tying up points with Dale Holmes for the title chase, then the next weekend came the NBL Goodyear 
Jens Wittmann of Breakless 'zine and shop sent us the following video of the Wintercamp in Leipzig. Thanks for the contribution Jens and if people out there have something good to contribute, feel free to contact us. We're always down to post good stuff that people need to see. Thanks in advance. 
Mankind is coming out this spring with the ALIVE flatland frame. Design input came from Hamburg Flatland locals Kai Stein & Sascha Heydeman. Goal was to design a simple and clean looking frame with all the up to date features. Mankind Alive Flatland Frame Material:
Full 4130 chromoly Sanko Japanese tubing
NBL TO PRESENT MORE THAN $60,000 BACK TO TRACKS AT ANNUAL COMPETITION CONGRESS
Feb 06, 2008
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Imagine a weekend full of learning and idea-sharing that brings together the growing family of NBL Track Directors, Clerks, Volunteers, and Staff under one roof. That's what the Annual Competition Congress is all about and this year, more than 200 delegates will converge in Dublin, Ohio for the 3-day event. The NBL conducts a wide variety of seminars to help volunteers run their local and state programs more efficiently. The seminars cover a wide range of topics including Running a Local Program, Promotions, Track Maintenance, Refereeing, Clerking, and Medical Training. 
Name: Karl Quentin Poynter Age: 20
Hometown: New Castle, IN U.S.A.
Sponsors: Hardcore Sportz, Sunday Bikes, The Shadow Conspiracy, UGP, Beloe Footwear, The Last People
When you started riding, did you think it was important to get sponsored?
Karl: When I first started riding bikes 10 years ago I didn't even know about the sponsorship stuff. I rode bikes because it gave me a feeling of joy and fun and that's the same reason why I still ride today.
Did you keep on riding with sponsorship in your mind or did you just ride?
Stolen Bikes is proud to announce that Quality Bicycle Products (QBP) will distribute their complete line of BMX bikes, frames and parts starting this month. Stolen related news: Greasy Comb signed Troy Merkle to the Stolen team. Eben Fischer interviewed him on this and other subjects here
On February 6th the United team consisting of Ryan Metro, Caleb Kilby, Geoff Slatterly, Nathan Williams and Corey Martinez will make an appearance at Hell On Wheels in Newtown, NSW. The team's on tour in Australia and will also hit the following places: 
The American Bicycle Association (ABA) is proud to announce that Intense BMX has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the ABA. Intense BMX are the makers of the most popular frame in BMX, the Podium Series, 20 different complete bikes, and the most popular tires in BMX. Their products fit in very well with our programs, as the ABA is the best in BMX. 
Matt Holmes of 2020 magazine over in Australia fills us in on issue 27 of 2020. Matt: "It's our biggest issue yet, and glossier thanks to me getting excited about the cover shot, one Brendan Hansen deep in the pipe. Inside, Focal Point comes onboard with their Melbourne to Sydney roadtrip. Ryan Guettler takes a step to the other side of the lens with a piece on his emerging photographic talent. Chris 'Danger' O'Donnell gets a much deserved interview, check the BMXGames results and see why. Every Jam that took place around the country (and NZ) gets a look in as we 'kick out the jams' (sing it with force ala Zac from RATM). The Sunshine Coast is scene checked along with a truckload of news, faces and all the usual coverage of the Australian and New Zealand scene. Plus theres the chance to win a Mirraco Black Pearl Ltd, a Tempered Treason frame and a trip to the upcoming Newtons Playground Festival."
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.