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We are very pleased to announce that Carlo Griggs’ IMG Distribution is the new home for Odyssey in the UK. In addition to stocking the full Odyssey line, IMG will also be carrying products from G-Sport, Shook and Jim Cielencki’s Sunday Bikes. Shops in the UK will soon be able to replenish their out-of-stock items, and they'll also be able to buy any of the new or hard-to-find products that we’ve released within the last six months. We are looking forward to working closely with Carlo, and we’re committed to providing the highest level of service to our UK shops and customers. 

Ryan James over at Expo BMX sent over the following original artwork for FATBMX's Comic and Art page. If you've got what it takes, send your art to BDJ at fatbmx.com

Hit 'em up for a party this week!
17 October 1973 - Simon Tabron
18 October1978  - Nathan Penonzek
20 October 1968  - Mark Noble
20 October 1972  - Mark Hilson
21 October 1971  -  + Richard Zabzdyr

Frame: Lofi wethepeople  
Forks: Helium wethepeople
Bars: Helium wethepeople big bar
Grips: Mike Brennan wethepeople
Brake lever: Colony (gift from Clint)
Brake cable: wethepeople
Brake: Dia-Tech magic

After the enormous success of the first stop of the Red Bull Backyard Digger in Leende, the Red Bull Diggers and crew traveled all the way up north to Groningen. With the pleasant Sunday afternoon sun beaming down, the most northern trails of Holland were well on their way to become an often-frequented spot! 

When approaching the huge indoor iceskating rink Kardinge, a gigantic artificial mountain rises up from behind. This mountain was once supposed to become an artificial ski course, but these plans have been changed drastically. Right now, a four cross mountainbike course is occupying the mountain, with a downhill course right next to it. Recently, they added a dirt course to it. Stichting Bikepark Groningen brought this to the attention of Red Bull, who decided it would be the perfect location to host the second stop of the Red Bull Backyard Digger. 

Formula Bicycle Company is pleased to announce that their all new “Nucleus Series” race frames have arrived in the US and are now available for same-day shipment. The 06/07 Solution moniker has graduated to Formula’s complete bike series, making room for a new frame-only offering. “We are stoked to finally be able to offer this kind of service to our customers,” stated Will Rells, Formula’s 

We're stoked on the support that we're getting from our sponsors. They make this site possible so you can log on every day and find something new. We're not afraid to show our appreciation.
Mirra Bike Co.             SNAFU
wethepeople               Paul's Boutique BMX
Hoffman Bikes            VANS
Redline Bicycles         Eastpak
Mongoose                   NIKE
Bulls BMX                    Backyard Digger
FELTBMX                     Extreme Playgrounds

Months ago I started this project to build a wooden park in my town because there’s nothing to ride here. We always have to travel over 100km for the nearest bmx allowed indoor park. Outdoor parks are pretty much the same because the rules for outdoor skateparks are really strict in the Netherlands so they almost have the same miniramp in every town or city. I received 5000 euro’s to buy materials via a project for kids between the ages of 12 till 18 called Whoznext to organise a day for their sport.

Traveling is the best thing ever. It´s been a great week on Props Megatour. Everyone from the team had a blast and really enjoyed all the spots we went to. We had so much luck with the weather over here so we could explore so many new spots during the trip - go figure. In 7 days our team of 6 riders from 6 different countries traveled 7 countries and rode 5 of them. Any questions? Unfortunately Arthur Dietrich got hurt on a savage fronflip at Markus Hampl's trails and Ben Hennon twisted his knee a bit and might have even snapped his PCL. Get well soon boys. Team Eastpak is

The ABA announced their 2008 National BMX racing schedule today. Looks like a busy schedule in the year that BMX is officially becoming an olympic sport. Is the ABA putting on a race at a track near you?
2008 schedule:
-January 11-13 SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS
Reno, NV Livestock and Events Center (Indoor)
-January 25-27 GATOR NATIONALS