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Interbike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America, today announced several key initiatives towards strengthening its bond with the BMX category at its event. The 2012 Interbike trade show will again designate a special section of the floor plan for BMX-only products called the BMX Zone. Additionally, partnerships have been formed with industry leaders for educational seminars, a brand-neutral freestyle BMX history area within the BMX Zone will be built, and a new alliance with the Ride BMX NORA Cup Awards will commence.

In an effort to draw more attention to everything that is happening in the world of BMX, Interbike began adding focus on the BMX category earlier this year by starting an advisory panel to work with show management.

“BMX has such an important history within our industry, and with the category making its second appearance at the Olympics this year – the sport is growing,” said Pat Hus, Interbike’s Managing Director. 

This past week has been a short and sweet trip to Salt Lake City Utah for two rounds of the ABA American BMX National rounds. This weekends racing was my last competition before the Olympic Games. The Australian High Performance Olympic Team and our coach Wade Bootes came over here to America for the week as part of our final preparation leading into the games. It was a hard weekend of racing with tough American competition for Lauren Reynolds and myself, 38 degree heat, altitude and wind. Unfortunately day one of racing Alise Post crashed in the final and didn't race day two I hope she pulls up ok!

Name: Timmy Martin
Hometown: Austin, Texas again
Company: Sekt Clothing Sekt frames.

When did that idea come up?
Timmy: Ask Robbo that one....

You’ve teamed up with Mutiny, was that an easy choice?
Timmy: It's all ROBBO, he holds it down and has made SEKT something it would never have been without him.......CHEERS ROBBO. Rattle those cups mate!

How does it feel to finally see the product show up in the box? 

Position: SE Bikes Associate Product Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA

SE Bikes are seeking an organized, detail-oriented person for the SE Bikes Associate Product Manager position. Strong communication skills, advanced knowledge of Excel (or similar), college education and BMX background preferred. Position requires accurate management of SE model spec, negotiation with vendors, and international travel. The SE Associate Product Manager will work closely with the SE brand

Organizers of the Interbike International Bicycle Expo (Interbike) announced that they have signed a three-year agreement with the Mandalay Bay Convention Center (MBCC) to host the cycling industry’s premier tradeshow beginning in 2013 and continuing through 2015. Interbike believes that the move to the MBCC will provide exhibitors with improved ROI and deliver an enhanced experience for its attendees. The popular OutDoor Demo product testing event held for the two days preceding Interbike, will remain at the Bootleg Canyon venue in nearby Boulder City, NV. The 2013 Interbike show will be held from

Alli Sports, a division of the NBC Sports Group, today announced a strategic partnership with specialty online action sports retailer, Dogfunk.com. The relationship aligns two action sports industry heavyweights in an innovative partnership to create a unique community of action sports participants, fans and consumers. The fundamental goal of this partnership is to deliver a better customer experience. 

POC Sweden AB and Black Diamond, Inc. (NASDAQ: BDE) have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Black Diamond will acquire POC subject to customary closing conditions. Black Diamond, Inc. has an ambitious strategy combining organic growth, adding new businesses as well as acquiring "best in class" entities, sharing the sincere passion of innovation and excellence. Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. went public in 2010 in its combination with Gregory Mountain Products and Clarus Corporation.POC Sweden AB was founded on a strong mission to seek to do everything possible to save lives

Tempered Bikes have made it over to the UK. Scooped up by Scoop Distribution. Here's what Scoop's Mason Smith has to say: "We are proud to announce that Scoop will be the official Distributor for the UK Tempered Bikes, If you're not familiar Tempered they have been around for the last few years based down under in Australia which is run by Mat Lawton, Frames and Bars are super high quality and have set themselves apart with their image and marketing on products like the cross bones stem and Anchor sprocket. You got to love the Anchor Down sprocket."