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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – January, 2007 – Interbike, a division of VNU Expositions, today announced that it has changed European-based sales agent Uwe Weissflog's role from sales to marketing communications liaison to European exhibitors and attendees.  "For the past two years, Uwe has coordinated sales for Interbike and the OutDoor Demo in the European markets," said 

FBM will be manufacturing Frames for Credence Bike Company run By Clint Reynolds, and they will be available through Last Call Distribution, starting February. If anyone is not familiar with Credence, its a company out of New Hampshire that sponsors James P. Nutter, Josh Heino, and Brian Hunt amongst others. Clint 

It has been an amazing 2006 season for Michal Prokop. Racing every weekend resulted in virtually living on the podium continually from May till October all around the Globe! One day he earned points for the BMX Olympics, few days later he was mastering the World of mountain bikers in Fourcross competition.

A second rainbow jersey in his wardrobe and a second World Cup trophy too, even while being ten years younger than his greatest rivals. Beating the big names globally and giving pride to thousands fans home in the small country of the Czech Republic is all in a day’s work for Michal. And at the end of such a great year of 2006, Michal Prokop meets UFO! Michal Prokop joins UFO Plast for next two years.

“We are happy to announce that Michal Prokop:

We're about to take off to Estonia for the Simpel Session and we're not alone. Steve Bancroft, Robin Fenlon and Phil Aller are on their way in a sponsored mini from the UK. That's a hell of a trip but should make up for a good story. Roadtrips rule. Nate Wessel has arrived and started putting things together on the street course which already looks awesome. With the following rider list it should be a crazy event, can't wait. Stay tuned for updates from the Simpel Session here on FATBMX.com.

What better way to bring in the new year by celebrating Condor's birthday and Celebrating the launch of new Hoffman Bikes Website. The new site is filled with hundreds of new images including new product and team sections. Plus, convenient new FAQ, product registration form, and warranty sections. There is also an xtras link with some goodies. Also check out the newsletter signup. Be the first to get special announcements and other wacky things we can think of to send you. Make sure to visit us often... this is only the 

It's not what you know, but who you know. SMPL Bikes owner Niels Thanild got in touch with Medow owner Michael de Wit after Interbike and they worked out a deal where Medow is doing Graphic Design for SMPL (Simpel Bikes). The Medow designed T-shirts will be printed in the USA on all American apparel and should be available some time in 2007. To view a couple of samples, click READ MORE.

Arnaud Dubois just signed for 2 year with MBK! Arnaud who is one of the best riders of the world completes the 2007 MBK team with the main goal to be selected to the Olympics games of 2008 in China! The Belgian is only 20 years old and has already many titles and victories and is ready to add some more with MBK! 
Arnaud Dubois (Belgium): Elite men 13 times Belgium champion. 3 times Holland Champion. 3 times European Champion. 10 times European finalist. 8 times World finalist. 46 international victories.

Andy Jenkins, Tony Larson and Andy Mueller are showing "Taking Turns" at the Monster Children Gallery in Sydney, Australia starting this Thursday night. The work is a series of collection small and large digital monoprints, plus a salon-styled wall of hands-on work done specifically for the exhibition. Opening on the 11th from 7pm for anyone in Sydney. Show goes from 12 - 27 January 2007. Check their Art Dump blog for current updates of progress.

- Taka (Takahiro Nishikawa) joins the very small group of riders selected for the 2007 Red Bull Circle of Balance, february 24th. That's a proof of Taka's level.

- Many parts of the St-Martin video are available on the following link. Remember that the video is only available online, for free. We don't not make money on it and we do not create pollution on it, it is only virtual.  Video link: ici

- Keisuke Matsumoto is the first flow team rider at Dirty Bike in Japan. He rides expert level and will get some support with St-Martin parts.

- Miura Hirokazu, another Japanese rider will compete the Circle Cow, in Servon, France.

We've got a new poll up but before we get into it we will give you the results of the most recent FATBMX poll:

-You only have your small budget available but you want to do so much more. It would help if everything would be less expensive but if you could choose one out of the following list, what would it be?