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RIDEBMX gave away some of the tricks you could expect in the Grounded DVD. Paul received the mag mid-May so we had to wait for three weeks to see that gnarly Ruben wallride in motion. Just as nuts as the photo. What else is in the latest issue of ride?

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Up Front: Allan Cooke explains the Local Exposure Tour, Bobby Carter tells of his journey through Costa Rica for the fourth annual Ticos Flatland Jam, twelve riders are injured, one lucky winner got hooked up with an enormous Odyssey prize package, 2-Hip, ASPT Dew Tour, and Road Fools Rock Tour dates announced, Mat Hoffman picks his brain, Ride introduces our new videograper, Matt Beringer shows off his ultimate BMX vehicle, the Ride staff gives our top picks of the month, quotes from famous people and lots and lots of other fine print. 

The author of a story that was published in the Washington post wants everyone to comment on his story. It's about BMX, BMX in skateparks, BMX and its competitions, BMX in the USA compared to BMX in the UK. There's a little movie with the story (from Southbank-London) so you can watch that too and leave a comment at the bottom.

Düsseldorf/Cologne, june 6, 2007. The arrangements for the BMXMasters get up to speed and again many international a class riders have confirmed to compete in street, dirt, vert, flatland and minramp. Four german championships, four world championships and up to now – two successful Suzuki BMXMasters comps – the german bmx scene is established worldwide and pro riders from all over the world came consistently to the Cologne Jugendpark to enter the BMX competitions. 

The Grounded BMX dvd had its premiere in Aarle-Rixtel last Sunday. With OJA all set up for the premiere with a bigscreen and all that, the people who did show up were absolutely ready for it.

Kay Clauberg, Andy Zeiss and Benny Paulsen made it over from Germany as no Grounded premiere is planned in that little country of theirs. Most riders stayed after the Tour Dur Laarbeek to watch the video and at 9pm the Play button was pressed.

Dylan Clayton and friends are holding a race/event at the venue of the sixth round of the UK national championships which is Dylan's local track where he helps out. There is also a uci points race on the Sunday too. There will be a link on the FIRMBIKES site in a couple of days with hotels, map etc. We have some good sponsors as you can see so the prize money is good, hopefully about 6/7 hundred for first paying to 8th. The track has been rebuilt and is riding really good. 

The winner for the LEVI's Road Fools Rock-n-Roll Tour Roadie Contest is...Kyle Ramsden of Spring Green, WI...Kyle is extra lucky...since he lives fairly close to where we are starting the trip...he gets to go on the entire Rock Tour instead of just the first three stops...When called about his winning the Roadie Spot the only thing Kyle had to say was: "Oh My God."

My guess is he might repeat that statement when he rolls up to Detroit in the Props Rig to pick up 17 of the best riders in the sport for a ten day road trip with the likes of Lucero and Thunderlip... 

One more ramp was waiting for the Tour Dur Laarbeek posse, the one with the extension situated on the Bosscheweg in Aarle-Rixtel. After the three stops earlier in the day the final stop had lost a bit of its energy but Leroy Keunen made up for it on stage. His band did not want to leave before he saw a pit. He did get his pit and people from out of town were wondering what was going on here.

Can't live without the Pin-Up. We actually didn't have one last Friday (sorry) but we're back this week with some serious 21+ material and yes, the connection to a BMX bike is there. If you want to see good stuff on the FATBMX Pin-Up section, send in your photos. We want to see them.

Frame: Prototype CHOCOLATE frame
Fork: FIT blade forks
BB set: mid bb
Crankset: Odyssey wombolt cranks
Sprocket: animal 23t
Freewheel: 8t
Chain: Shadow halflink

Frame: Mirraco Blend 4lb. 10oz.
Fork: Volume Feather Weight 2lbs. 4oz.
Headseat: HSA sealed
Crankset: Demolition Medial 180mm
BB Set: mid BB
Sprocket: Demolition F-1 30t
Freewheel: Demolition Alum. driver 10t
Chain: KMC K710-SL