In early July 2010, while most of the country was celebrating the July 4th holiday, a group of dedicated BMXers were celebrating the formation of a new company to service the world’s BMX community. BRG – BMX Racing Group was created and has brought together some of the finest people the BMX Industry has to offer. The 2 main partners in the Group are: Christophe Leveque, one of the most historic BMX racers to have ever graced a BMX Bike and Pete Dylewski, one of the most experienced and successful marketing professionals in BMX. After retiring from competitive BMX racing, Christophe Leveque started US Pro Bikes, a French BMX Distribution Company, and over the past 6 years has become the largest importer of BMX racing products into France. Christophe used the same determination that he did while he was a Pro Racer to take his company to the top.
There are three significant bicycle trade shows per year. The Taipei show, Eurobike and Internbike. But there are plenty more bicycle gatherings around. One of them is the Bike Expo in Munich, Germany. Interesting for BMX? Not really. We did our best to find to BMX related products in the three halls. The trade show has gained in size since last year but is far from the size and importance of the upcoming trade show in Friedrichshafen. We'll get you pics from that show in 6 weeks. But first a few photos from the indoor section 
With just under three months until Interbike's International Bicycle Expo 2010, Interbike today announced net-sold, square-feet exhibit space at the Sands Convention and Expo Center has surpassed the 2009 show, with only limited amount of exhibit space still available. Exhibitors from Europe, China and Taiwan have shown increased interest in Interbike's marketplace necessitating the expansion of all of the show's international pavilions for 2010. In addition, the show is welcoming the return of several significant domestic brands 
VSI Products, Inc., the parent company of Intense, Sinz, THE, Speed, Vigor, ITS, EYE and AVE hired bicycle industry veteran Michael Gamstetter as its new marketing manager. He will be responsible for the creation of ad campaigns, ad placement, web content, management of all sales and marketing collateral as well as sponsorship and event management. “Michael has a long history in BMX and more than 20 years experience in the bicycle industry and with that he brings a wealth of knowledge to VSI. He’s going to be a great addition to the team,” said Chris Smith, VSI’s chief operating officer. An avid cyclist with a broad range of interests and abilities, Michael began riding bikes at the age of 3-years-old and never stopped. Since discovering BMX racing in the late-1970s he has continuously been involved in cycling in one way or another—as racer, mechanic, retailer, advocate and journalist.
Chain Reaction Cycles is a massive mailorder company out of the UK. They ship worldwide and their site is available in your currency so you have an idea on how much you're paying. Parts and bikes from Mirraco, Haro, Tioga, Snafu, and also Vans shoes are available through this website. They support us, why not support them? 
EBIUS Trading & Distributing (Eastern Bikes) seeks a motivated individual for a sales assistant opening. Ideal candidate will have basic BMX/cycling knowledge, computer skills including MS Excel, a professional demeanor and a strong customer focus. Candidate must be willing to relocate to the Raleigh, NC area. 
Great news for bike shops out west. Greenhouse BMX is pleased to announce the opening of our west coast warehouse in Orange County, California. This new location will open later this month giving west coast shops a faster, more cost effective way to sell Verde Bikes. The sales office will continue to operate from our Columbus, Ohio location. Bike shops should contact Lou at 614-777-0900 or visit 
Sputnic BMX is proud to announce an addition to our growing family. As of this week “Ben Hucke” will be taking over the Sputnic team manager duties. "I couldn't be more psyched on stepping up and taking the Sputnic team manager position. Being this involved is the only way I'd have it anyway, I think every company could use a riders point of view when brain storming, communicating with the other riders, planning trips, product input, and everything else the comes into the mix. Good times to come for sure!" said Ben Hucke. 
Unit Clothing is proud to announce the appointment of Tony Dandrea as its USA Sales Director. Dandrea brings with him more than ten years sales and marketing experience in the action sports clothing industry. Having worked with brands such as Von Zipper, FMF Apparel and Sector 9, Dandrea will be an asset to Unit’s expanding USA division. “I am stoked to the full to be on the Unit team,” says Dandrea. “The Unit story and its founders, Paul and Ian, are true to the roots of Moto and BMX. I will be on a mission to bring the Unit story from Australia across the pond to the US 
Woodward Beijing hosted skateboarders and bmx riders from all over the world this past weekend to celebrate its grand opening with a giant party that included skateboarding and BMX demos, the Alli Best Trick, fireworks and more. The VIP-invited guest list grew daily as new arrivals joined the festivities, including Tony Hawk, Sandro Dias, Ryan Sheckler, Josh Harrington, Trey Jones, Ty Morrow, Anthony Napolitan, Josh Betley and Dakota Roche. The crew spent three days touring Chinese landmarks such as the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Great Wall of China, 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.