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- Chad Johnson, Steve Mulder and Cooper are all riding for the Illest BMX company of the world. Check out their dope website at: www.bulldogbikes.com. This shit is hizzle the sizzle. - RIDE photographer Lard is homeless. He's moving from couch to couch covering the British BMX scene. Here's the latest: "Last couple of weeks, living out my car (the Limo), have been nuts!! Stayed with Ali and took photos of his feet on fire in a superman for Shadow ad, stayed with Jon Taylor and ran out of diesel on the way to his house, stayed with Northern John and got attacked by baby pigs! I’m livin the life and it's rock 'n feckin roll!" - Do you think you got what it take to work at 1664? The Canadian parts company has a position opening for a career here at our headquarters in Edmonton, Alberta. The job consists of a variety of tasks and responsibilities from shipping/receiving, quality control, sales, manufacturing, to cleaning the office and picking up coffee. They're looking for a full time person of the legal drinking age (18 here in Alberta) who is into working for 1664 for the long haul. Despite what you may think, a lot of hard work and long hours are put into running this operation, and they expect the same kind of work ethic from all who are applying for the position. No experience is necessary, but you must be dependable, reliable and trainable. If you still think you've got what it takes and want a career with 1664, you should fax (780) 435-9349 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. a resume and cover letter. - Street ace Markus Wilke has been living the BMX pro lifestyle for a while now but got dropped off the Mosh team. Even though his current co-sponsor list is fairly long, he's on the lookout for a new bike sponsor. In the meantime he's back riding a Dragonfly. - The ABA BMX racing season kicked off in Reno, USA as usual. The overall vibe was good. Free Agent had a AA Pro sweep with Dale Holmes winning class on Saturday and Kyle Bennett taking the FA-Limo to first place on Sunday. Pro title defender Warwick Stevenson was not present for the season opener but will be back to catch up. - After stopping the Mutation brand Chritophe Huber and Marcin Stypulkowski are now focusing on the MPS safety gear brand. They've got a killer team and they just finished their website. Check it out to see who's on the team and what products they make: mpsbmx.com - Twisted Guido has done some T-shirt design work. They are on sale at: www.spasmo.com a new internet T-shirt selling site. - Dave Mirra has a new car…traded in his 2003 Range Rover for a 2004 Mercedes G Wagon. -The Simpel Session crew managed to get a strong rider field over to Estonia for an indoor BMX contest. The level of riding was absolutely amazing and many riders pulled tricks that they had been wanting to do. For a contest report go to the BMX Freestyle section. Estonia Contest final results: 1. Tobias Wicke GER 2. Dave Osato CAN 3. Alistair Whitton GBR 4. Sebastian Keep GBR 5. Markus Wilke GER 6. Jonas Malmberg SWE 7. Niels Thanild DEN 8. Jimmy Norström SWE 9. Barry Jerome Köhne NL 10. Sascha Claussen GER - Zach Shaw finished three weeks of doing shows in Universal Studios in Florida. It was a tough job at 6 vert shows per day busting out the hardest tricks you can do. It helped him a lot getting consistent on his best moves (including flairs). His wrist thinks otherwise. It could use some rest. - YOOOO 2-HIp RIDERS!!!!! CHECK OUT THE NEW 2-HIp BIKES!!! ---INCLUDING THE NEW 2-HIp DEATH FRAME OUT NEXT WEEK!!!! ---AND THE NEW 2-HIp SHIRTS OUT NEXT WEEK!!!! .....2004 2-HIp IS ON IT...!.... you ain't seen nothin' yet... AND GET READY FOR THE 2004 2-HIp WORLDWIDE STREET VIDEO OUT THIS FALL!!!! http://www.2hip.com/ CHECK BACK FOR 2hip.com MONTHLY UPDATES!!!!!!! (props to HELDER THE PIXEL WELDER!!!) R-E-P-R-E-S-E-N-T - Sgt. Rob Sigaty is back in Nelson, Canada looking for a job, and shredding the indoor Nelson skatepark. The Sarge is also filming for some T.V show that will air on OLN later this summer, I think he might even be riding his bike in it. - John Paul Rogers: "I guess you are supposed to inform people about your updates so they think your really rackin' up the visits. Are my group e-mails as weird as Ron Wilkerson's?" Check factionbmxmag.com for lots of funny updates. The weather must be shit in PA right now...... - As seen in the FATBMX Guestbook: "Just like to tell all you internet peeps out there to come to Austin, Tx for the EmpireBmx pro/am Feb. 22nd at the Texas Ramp Ranch." For more info: vclubbmx.com - Canadian Jay Miron (MacNeil) has been playing hockey a ton and most likely took a few punches from other players, but just laughs it off. He is one tough guy. He is rockin' the Orchid shoes as well and will go to New Zealand this week to do some riding. - SD Ryan's back at it. The riding scene in San Diego is covered on the following website: www.sandiegobmx.com - BMX vert pro Danny Parks news: "I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm sick of the cold! And so, I'm going to some warmer climates for a bit, on a little tour of sorts...and calling it The Frigid Temps Tour. On the way, I'll be stopping at skateparks and riding spots along the way, writing stories, taking pictures, and giving away free stuff to some of the lucky riders I encounter. Starting this Tuesday January 20th, I'll be updating the site each day for the next couple weeks in the News and Gallery section. Take a look at www.dannyparks.com when you have some time and if you're not feeling warm or haven't been riding - you can just imagine that you're with me..." - ACS BMX is the new exclusive importer for ARES BYKES products for the USA and Canada. ACS will distribute a full line of ARES bicycles, frames and components for flatland freestyle. The first new products will be available in March 2004. - Tom Haugen is now riding for Free Agent and Snafu. This gives him the opportunity to travel around and remain a BMX pro. - The Props Mega tour 3 teams are: Hoffman Bikes, Empire BMX, Blacken, UGP, Mutiny and Profile. There are 2 official stops on this year's mega tour that are open to the public: + March 10, Houston, TX. Dirtwood Ramp Park March 15, Austin, TX. Texas + ramp Ranch All skatepark stops start at 6 pm in the evening and all teams will be in attendance on this round....(pressure's on). - Ryan Nyquist and friends built a box jump in Fanbergs front yard to do some jumping/filming for the next ride video. The thing is big and it sends you to the moon and back. Good stuff. It already claimed a casualty though. His brother Shea smashed his face on the ground while jumping on a windy day. He's alright but got a nasty split on his eyebrow. - Eastern Bikes’ co-owner Mike Corley and his wife Jeri are expecting a 3rd child in July. Congratulations. - Road Fools 12 edits are complete and the DVD will be shipping on January 26th. Road Fools 12 clocks in at over 90 minutes long with the bonus footage. - Last week Ryan Nyquist left to go to New Zealand for holiday as well as a contest. South island for Holiday and North for the comp. Ryan, Josh Harrington, Mike Mancuso, and Jeremy Fanberg left together. After the comp they fly to Brisbane to hang out with the Aussie kids and have some good oldfashioned fun. After that they all have different plans. Josh stays in Oz with Jeremy and Ryan's going to the Malaysian X-Games in Kuala Lumpur for some demos. - Michel Lalande is having BMX race clinics in Montelimar from 10-13 April. If you're interested to become a faster BMX racer, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and sign up. The Frenchies are pretty damn fast on da BMX. - The Ten Pack Video Camera was recently stolen along with Darren Bolton's (TP video editor and DIO fan) mini van. It will not affect the video and a spring release is still on schedule. The DVD will feature Ten Pack riders, which of course includes Jay Miron, Dave Osato, Dustin Guenther, Jamie McIntosh, Travis Collier, and more along with a few friends. Be prepared. - Chad DeGroot news: "I'm going to Wisconsin to ride Dave Freimuth's new park, Area 51. Osato, Heaton, BV, Wessel are all coming. Baco 10 is done, just need copies which should be ready in 10 days. Chad's riding the 20.5 premium frame at the moment and likes it. also my skatepark is 3 years old on Feb 3rd. We've always allowed bikes all day everyday since we opened." That's the way it should be. - The Outdoor Life Network has bought the Gravity Games. 2004 GG date to be released soon. Things should be business as usual. - Joel Moody is going to come over to Amsterdam at the end of February for the Braun flat comp. Joel is filming for Props and is looking into staying on for a week to film the street/flatland jam in Eindhoven as well. - Rick Thorne is moving to Hollywood in 2 weeks. Rick's been in Tokyo, Japan doing shows at the Warped Tour. The Biker in Black also shot some sick new Free Agent ads, is looking to make an appearance on Spike TV, plans on announcing an FMX series and is riding to stay in shape and get ready for the new season. - Alan Foster signed Todd Walkowiak to ride for Felt. The 24 year old dirt jumper/street rider from Pittsburgh, PA signed on the dotted line of the expanding FELT BMX squad. - The "Business of action sports in Europe"-seminar will took place on 29 January in London, UK. Set up by the eXtreme Channel. The suits are going to try to get a grip of our sports. Beware. - In Eastern team related news; Australian rider Pete Majoinen was invited to the New Zealand X-Games. Unfortunately, Pete won’t be able to attend because he crashed last week tearing cartilage in his right knee and fracturing his elbow. - Road Fools 13 dates are set for June 8-19 going from St Louis to Denver. The Crew has finally been set: Cameron Wood, Steve Crandall, Mike Tag, Derek Nelson, Ian Morris, Van Homan, Chris Adamski, Josh Stricker, Ty Styvesant, Matt Beringer, Fuzzy, Shawn “Elfâ€? Walters. Plus Props will be inviting a special guest that will not be revealed until day one of the trip.... - Khalen Young has just been picked up by DP1 Australia/One Bicycles for 2004. Khalen is the wonderboy of Australian BMX racing at the moment since his remarkable ride at the World Championships back in July that just nearly saw him in the elite men main, and a big start to his 2004 UCI campaign with a big win, in a star studded field, under his belt. If Khalen is able to keep things going at this pace we might just see him going for gold at the 2008 Olympics. - Brad Gethard (Eastern Bikes) has been recovering from a broken leg he suffered a few months back. A recent trip to the doctor’s office brought more bad news. The bone isn’t healing correctly and he may have to go under the knife again to make some adjustments to the rod and screws that are in his leg. - Montreal based company Dorel has bought Pacific Cycles (GT - Schwinn - Mongoose). In an all-cash deal worth US$ 310 million, the Canadian manufacturer of infant furniture and toys and DIY furniture has acquired the US's best selling brands. Wind Point Partners the last owners of Pacific have been trying to sell the company for over a year-and now they have found the ideal partner with enough cash. - Over in the UK Vinny Hunter is no longer riding for DK, he is now riding a GT dirt frame along with Demolition parts. - The European HARO freestyle team riders (OBG, Pill, Ben) have all signed again for the 2004 season. Here's some info on the crew: + Benjamin Shenker: Senad Grosic (Haro-Germany) and I arrived in LA almost 3 weeks ago, but it feels like 4 weeks, as so much has been going on. We`re based at Point X Camp, there`s noone there, apart from us. We went to HARO last week, and picked up the new Nyquist frames with PP parts, they rule. Hopefully we`re gonna get some photos with Pete D, maybe some street stuff too. Sunday we went riding in downtown LA, with Eric and Fish, but most places were a bust. Yesterday we rode with Fish at the Santa Ana banks and a public park too. Our plans are to stay at Point x for another 2 weeks, but ride at other spots too, some pools, dirt...We`re gonna spend the first 2 weeks of February at Woodward West, then go onto WW East. After that we go to the Metro Jam in Toronto. I`ll head for Austin after that for 2 weeks, then Cali again. I`ll leave for the UK on the 1st of April, spend 3 weeks there. Backyard jam, BIKE 04 and after all that I`ll go back home to see my family, friends and of course my dog, who I miss the most. Regarding the rest of the year, I plan to take part on some of the Redbull events: Local Hero Tour in Hungary, maybe Austria, Riverride, 3 degrees. Go to Worlds, Montpellier comp, some Austrian KODs. I`m also writing monthly for the Hungarian mag (OfflineXTRMAg), and keeping an email address as a forum for the street/dirt riders to make things better in Hungary. I`m thinking of making a website too. I`m gonna help out with some of the RB events too. I just had a section in the latest edition of Soul Video Mag, Senad and I are gonna be filming a bit for the next Soul too. There`s also a Hungarian street/dirt video on the way, I have a lot of good footage there. I think it`s gonna be ready by the end of spring. I`ve got a few tricks I`m working on, and almost have the 4 3`s dialed (reg, op, switch reg, switch op). Feels like snowboarding. + Stefan Geisler: It is not easy in the winter-time to find news! At the moment I'm back at home, but on the weekend I will go to Oberhausen, Germany to ride Achim Kujawski's indoor ramp. It is the small Redbull ramp. I'm really looking forward to it but I haven't been there before. I will see! Brettmag is a German lifestyle magazine and I got some pictures in that riding the Mirra Pro. I'm planning to fly over to CA, (Woodward West) in February. I hate the weather here! + Anthony Pill: Not much going on at the moment in sunny old England! I damaged a ligament in my wrist recently and had laser treatment on it, it's ok now though. I have some photos, a small interview and some video footage on mpsbmx.com . I may be going to Dubai to do some shows for the Fise people in February. I'll be riding at the Padded Cell jam in Leeds on Saturday and I'll be doing some photos with Chris Woodage for the next Mutation ad. Other than that it's all fairly quiet. The weather is, well, wet. I've also been looking for a building to put a spine ramp in. Not quite up to the standard of the miracle boy's warehouse, but it'll do for now! - The Tours BMX indoor race is back on the schedule for next month (Feb 27-29). It will be a no-clips race. Back to the style 36's. TenPack news sent in by Terry Carson: - Dustin Guenther (we the people, orchid) is now working at Ten Pack and is constantly making fresh Tea, he also claims that he as has "learned to fly and hold his breath under water for 20 minutes", he also claims to have learned them both at the same time. - Travis Collier (we the people, primo) just celebrated his 20th birthday he had a nice scrape on his face (and I am sure there will be a shiner to follow) from wrestling with his dad. Apparently after 20 years Travis hasn't learned that his old man can still kick his ass. Travis's pants are still tight. He also has so much time on his hands he decided to look for a job. He hopes it will occupy some of his time when he is not riding. Maybe he will get a job at a restaurant , and eat like a king. - Doug Pilkey (we the people) has been taking advantage of the snow by taking his GT Sno-Racer out to the slopes, here is what he had to say about conflict with skiers and snowboarders "any of those bastards get in my way I am gonna take 'em off at the knees" way to go doug. Make your mamma proud. - Greasy Comb Distribution now imports and distributes Stolen BMX bikes and 414 Industries components. The company picked up the two UK based brands just prior to the Interbike show and will be the exclusive importer and distributor for North America. Stolen BMX & 414 Industries, both three year old UK brands are owned and operated by Anthony Revell the former BMX British / European Champion and World Silver medalist. For more information or a catalog contact Greasy Comb at (562) 690-5133. - UCI is launching a major world-wide development plan for BMX for the coming years. UCI is aiming to increase the numbers of tracks, licensed riders and countries involved in BMX. UCI will offer its member federations several tools to achieve the set goals; National federations will receive an extensive track building guide including the possibility of technical track-building assistance. Furthermore UCI is producing a training/coaching development guide as well as introducing a UCI BMX High-level training program leading up to the 2008 Olympics. Please contact the UCI office for more information, e-mail; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - In April 2004, the UCI is introducing the first high-level training program for BMX, leading up to the XXIX Olympics in Beijing, China 2008. National Federations will be invited to send athletes and trainers to the World Cycling Centre to take part of the first high-level BMX training course of its kind. From 9th to the 23rd April, 2004, Michel Lalande will lead a group of 15 athletes and 5 coaches in an extensive training and educative program for BMX. The high-level program is directly aimed to young athletes with the goal to become champions. The course will also include a training program for coaches that wish to develop their coaching skills. The high-level BMX program will be repeated and possibly extended in 2005-2008, featuring long term courses that will be included in the regular training program at the World Cycling Centre. Future courses will be funded through the solidarity programmes of the UCI and possibly the International Olympic Committee. - 2004 UCI BMX World Championships in Valkenswaard, Netherlands. The preparation for this year’s biggest and most important event has already come along way. The BMX club FCC Lion d'Or Valkenswaard is getting ready to greet 2000 riders from 35 countries. Several modifications have been made to the track and the official website offers all information needed. Please visit; http://www.bmxworlds2004.com - Please note that the Pre-World event (17-18 July 2004) has moved from the neighbour-club Veldhoven and will now be held on the World Championships track in Valkenswaard. - The UCI BMX Supercross series will be extended to two events in 2004. Camp Woodward, Pennsylvania will once again host the UCI BMX Supercross on the 25th-26th September 2004, with the second date and venue yet to be determined. More information will follow shortly. - Haro Bikes has announced that it will be teaming up with BMX legend Greg Hill and Greg Hill Speed Seminars for the 2004 BMX racing season as his official bike sponsor. With over 20 years of racing experience, Greg boasts an impressive history of results including 5-time World Champion, 5-time National #1 Pro, 4-time National #1 Pro Cruiser, 4-time NORA Cup winner, and over 250 pro wins. After taking a short hiatus from BMX racing, Greg is making a comeback to the sport he is so passionate about and will race Vet Pro wearing Haro colors for the 2004 season. Greg will ride a Haro Group 1 SX Comp. - In addition to racing a full schedule of Vet Pro races, Greg Hill will be taking his Greg Hill Speed Seminars to BMX tracks across the country. Greg’s clinics will focus on all aspects of BMX racing including bike handling, mental preparation, and conditioning. Haro will provide a very limited number of Group 1 SX mini, junior, and expert bikes for participants to try out during the clinic. - Just in: ABA Sooner race results. Saturday AA Pro: 1 Kyle Bennett 2 Donny Robinson 3 Randy Stumpfhauser 4 Warwick Stevenson 5 Bubba Harris 6 Paul Lange 7 Greg Romero 8 John Purse Saturday Pro Open: 1 Greg Romero 2 John Purse 3 Paul Lange 4 Stephane Baquet 5 Mike Day 6 Cristian Becerine 7 Warwick Stevenson 8 Bubba Harris Sunday AA PRO: 1 Warwick Stevenson 2 Kyle Bennett 3 Bubba Harris 4 Jason Richardson 5 Donny Robinson 6 Greg Romero 7 Randy Stumpfhauser 8 Nate Berkheimer Sunday Pro Open: 1 Warwick Stevenson 2 Greg Romero 3 Cristian Becerine 4 Bubba Harris 5 John Purse 6 Mike Day 7 Jason Richardson 8 Nate Berkheimer DUTCH NEWS: - Erwin “just call him EDâ€? de Visser broke his shinbone while landing an out of control tailwhip. Hope he will heal soon, this guy rips and keeping it real for the NBR crew. - Finally we have a new Dutch BMX Magazine called: BMXtheNEXT, first issue is out now and looking good in A5 format and lots of color pictures and good BMX info. Become a member for € 17,00 for 12 issues, contact BMXtheNEXT at 040-2954505 Arie v/d Dikkenberg. - The weekend of 29 Febr/1st March its time for the last Flatground contest in the Netherlands, Amsterdam will be the last host before the contest will go international. Braun will be the mainsponsor and KGB will have a release party. All you flatlanders have to be there, it’s the last chance to see all the Top pros in Holland. - Michael van der Lee just picked up his first flow from UGP, he will be joining the Paul’s Boutique Factory team in 2004, welcome aboard. Michael will be busy building his backyard trails after this winter and go on a road trip as soon as he will get his driver license. - March 6th will be the BART & PAUL’s 25 years of BMX Anniversary party at the Effenaar Eindhoven with BEEF! playing for you. Tickets available at Paul’s Boutique, Lageja and Backstage for only € 15,00. BMX video’s will be played and the evening will be entertained with DJ’s. From 12:00h the Stadshuisplein will be filled with obstacles and the flatlanders will be competing in a contest for “THE BATTLE OF THE LAMP 2â€?. From 15:00h we will ride the streets of Eindhoven looking for good spots to hold a stop of the “Cashjamâ€? , each spot will be ridden by all riders and the best will get some “Cashâ€? from the organisation. - Paul “Elvisâ€? de Jong and Carry “Presilla Presley" won the annual Elvis look a like contest at their favourite bar: Muziekcafe in Helmond. They didn’t even dress up for this, they always look like this…… - Ellen Bollansée has a new book out called “Alles over BMXâ€?, it tells you what to do to become a top BMX rider, History of BMX etc. Hundred pages of BMX for sale in Belgium and Holland for € 15,00. Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more info. - Mark Vos will be doing shows in Quatar with a trials motor rider for 10 days, hope he doesn’t have to built the jumps in the Desert. Mark is having a good time on his bike lately, flips are in the pocket again. - Niels van Ingen will be working at VANS Holland again, after trying to sell glasses for a few years he is back selling our favourite brand of shoes: VANS! Shops in Holland will be pleased to have him back in action. - RDLF’s Amsterdam is having new BMX stuff in stock, check their shop at the Sarphatistraat 59, good deals on VANS too! - The Yard in Utrecht is going to be a good spot to ride flatland. Sjoerd from Dare Devul is having Flatland classes for beginners and is trying to make this huge spot to become a flatland heaven. - 16 & 18 April the Home Made Jam is planned in the same place as the Flatground contest will be: Amsterdam. More details later but we want to let you know so you can keep this weekend free. - Utreg will have bad weather at their jam again this year: June 13!!! Dave, why pick the 13th? well maybe this year you have all the luck and keep the rain in the sky. The concrete Griftpark will be the place to be, bring your umbrellas and raincoats and we hope to keep it dry after 2 years of bad weather.