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With 27’500 visitors the Bike Days 2015 have set a new record. This crowd got attracted by nice weather and a long list of product premiers as the 275 exhibitors at the bicycle expo had 20 entirely new products on display. The MTB dirtjump contest was won by newcomer Nicholi Rogatkin while Viki Gomez was the best rider in the BMX flatland competition.

It has been an extraordinarily successful weekend without any incidents for the organizers of the Bike Days. The seventh edition

One of gemanys finest BMX-events called ”Highway to Hill“ is happening at Berlin Mellowpark on the weekend from may 15. to may 17. This means lot of riders from all over gonna be there to enjoy this amazing place while riding their tiny little bikes and drink cold german beers. It’s a gathering of nice people, that represents the core of BMX and how it should be done. Even though the contests (street, miniramp, dirt and a few ”specials“) will be top level, everything evolves around having an awesome time. No big money, no cheesy business stuff.

Complementing the previously-announced music lineup, Metallica will join Nicki Minaj as another headline performance on the new Super Stage at X Games Austin 2015, taking place June 4-7 at Circuit of The Amercias. Metallica’s show will mark their 10th performance in Austin, Texas, and their first in the city in six years. Formed in 1981 by drummer Lars Ulrich and guitarist and vocalist James Hetfield, Metallica has become one of the most influential and commercially 

After last year’s huge success, the 2015 edition of MUNICH MASH (June 26th – June 28th) will host the second BMX Street Rink comp in the Olympic Ice Stadium in Munich on June 27th throwing it down on the unique set up, designed by mastermind Brian Kachinsky, to get their hands on the pro purse. The first confirmations just came in. The BMX Street Rink will most definitely be one of this year ?s contest highlights. As the course from 2014 has been “one of the best courses ever” (quote by Garrett Reynolds) only small 

The Viva is the best helmet we’ve ever created that no one will ever give a shit about, but that’s ok. We designed this helmet for us. We wanted a helmet that was as comfortable and low profile as a non-certified skate helmet, but integrated all of the top tier safety technologies from our motocross line. The result is the Viva, the most technologically advanced BMX/Dirt Jump helmet ever made (for whatever that’s worth). It’s about the same size as a skate helmet, super light, and uses a layer of low density foam in conjunction with multi 

TomTom (TOM2) today launches the all new TomTom Bandit Action Camera which makes editing and sharing videos quick and easy.  Instead of spending hours downloading and sorting through footage, users can now create an exciting ‘edit and share it’ video within moments of the action. The TomTom Bandit is the first ever camera to come with a built-in media server, eliminating the need to download footage before editing it. The camera works with a 

A brand new and redesigned digital home for the X Games launches today at XGames.com.  The new digital destination delivers an improved mobile-first user experience that showcases high quality action sports content across devices. Heading into the 20th anniversary of the X Games, the world’s premier youth culture and action sports festival -- the new XGames.com has evolved to cater to the preferences and interests of casual fans and endemic participants alike with a user-friendly experience that showcases vibrant video, HD imagery and other high-quality multimedia content.  
 
The new XGames.com is built on ESPN technology infrastructure that enables it to integrate easily with other ESPN digital

Woodward Copper is excited to welcome Pro BMX Rider Dan Nielsen to the 2015 summer camp staff. With a relaxed style and a love for transitions, the Colorado local will be providing campers with tips on how to shred the bowls, park and street terrains. Running from June 7 to July 30, Woodward Copper BMX week-long camps are a bike rider’s dream – campers have the opportunity to ride the bowl, pump track, and big air ramp into a foam pit inside The Barn as well as street terrain

For a limited time only, when you purchase any IKONIX apparel item you will receive a hand signed 8.5" x 11" art print from BMX's first freestyler and artist Bob Haro!

Bob's classic images, as seen on the hallowed pages of BMX Action, BMX Plus, Ride BMX, Motocross Action and other notable magazines, are timeless and capture the true spirit and excitement of what it feels like to be a rider.

Take advantage of this limited time offer by making a purchase today! The 8.5" x 11" art print is a  $20. USD value. All prints are hand signed by Bob. Offer good while merchandise supplies last!

Thanks and stay Rad!

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Dew Tour announces dates and locations for the 2015 season. The 11th year of the Dew Tour will bring the best of skate and BMX to Chicago, Ill., kicking off the season June 20-21. First-time host Los Angeles, Calif. will provide a playground for a celebration of the sport and culture of skateboarding, spanning the downtown area from August 14-16. Concluding the season will be eight-year host Breckenridge Ski Resort with snowboard and freeski events December 10-13.