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For the umpteenth consecutive year in a row, REDLINE presents the ultimate local race series; the ABA Redline Cup Series. With over 60 qualifier races being held in 35 different states and one Canadian Province, ABA members can put their name in the hunt for a No.1 RL Cup plate by making their main at one of the local qualifier events.

Frame: 20,5" Eastern Ti.
Headset: Kink,
Stem: Odyssey Elementary w/ "Ti Bolts Knight
Fork: Fit Blade Lite (White Odyssey Director soon!)
Bars: Eastern Ti
BarEnd: Proper in the moment (Revolver soon)
Front hub: Proper
Rear hub: Profile 8t Ti. axle
Front tire: Khe park 2,10" 

Our brother from another mother Brian Kachinski has a web video up courtesy of his clothing sponsor UGP. It's cold where he's from but if you're tough like Brian you dress for the occasion and go big. What can you expect? Lots of rails of course. It's Brian Kachinski!

On 16 February 2008 the RIDE IT winterjam will take place in The Cinema Studio Of Riga (Latvia). A new park will be built and there will be BMX, Sk8board, and MTB competitions, BMX flatland jam, Snow and Ski jam. The afterparty will take place in 2 large halls, with DJ and VJ show, and you will be able to relax in Chill-out hall. Visit the website by going HERE

The Greater Columbus Convention Center was packed with thousands of BMX fans and spectators and it was even more filled with the buzz of one of the greatest NBL National events. The Christmas Classic and President’s Cup are always alive with anticipation and excitement and this year was no exception. With the combination of these two events and the addition of the UCI Continental races, race fans were supplied with the ultimate dose of race action to cure their cabin fever.

Race action commenced with Thursday’s President’s Cup, over 30 states battled for the ultimate title. Ohio had a lot to prove as last year’s Cup winners, but Florida wasn’t going to give up with out a fight. However, Michigan surprised everyone with a solid day of racing, proving to all that they were a force to be reckoned with.

Shops are having sales like crazy. The people at Parano Garage are not holding back. Orchid shoes for real cheap and not just one model either. The Wiz, the Vandever 2, Duval, Hex, the Lurker, Porter, Majestic, all on sale right now. Support the BMX companies.

Name: Risto Kalmre
Age: 25
Hometown: Tallinn, Estonia
 
The Simpel Session 08 is coming up shortly, do you have everything under control?
Risto: Everything is going pretty smooth. There's still hella lot to do but we're on schedule. But yeah, it's really busy now for me and my 

2008 will mark the 5th year that we take Local Exposure Tour (LET) on the road. We have some amazing things planned for the pros and the participants! We are looking for your support to determine where we take LET in 2008! Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and speak up if you want us to come to your local park! Based on where we have traveled in the past, 2008 is going to either visit the North West (Southern CA, Oregon, Washington) or the North East (Greater New England area).

The Monster BMX Games are on the program over in Australia for Australia day weekend January 26-28. $ 20,000 cash + $ 20,000 in prizes can be won. There's Dirt, Park, Mini, Flatland and Vert plus a BMX tradeshow making this a must be for all Australian BMX-ers. You can register online at freestylebmx.org or on the day. $70 pro, $40 AM (discounts for multi entries). 

We've got this EMBED stuff down! Woozy sent this video of Sergio Layos. It's always a pleasure to see stylish riders flow. Sergio has been doing just that. Doesn't matter where he's at. What's that skateboard doing on his back? Enjoy the clip by going to the next page. That video will just pop up. Nice one!