We've got some random BMX news for you in this update. You might have heard about it, might not. Anyway, here we go:
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Rock Star Dick Slater made an appearance at the Deconstruction tour in Switzerland. The Faze-7 rider from the UK was seen doing Nourie handstands on the vert ramp's platform to get the crowd going. Later on he threw down some high 540-s and wrapped the show up with a flair. His Otto fashion jacket was bitchin'.
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Alistair Whitton is off the Little Devil team and off SPY and signed with Oakley for glasses and clothing.
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Riders in the UK who are looking for a Premium Products Frame will have the chance buy one of the 50 golden frames soon. They come in two sizes and will only be available in the UK through Moore Large. Can you say bling?
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John Parker informed us that the first issue of Sophisticated Rider is finished and off to print! Issue #1will be available mid June. This issue features Jamie Bestwick, Andy MacDonald, Kenny Bartram and the Pro Riders Organization. It also has articles by guest
writers; Gabe Weed writes on the state of flatland and Jimmy Coleman reports from the show circus. AND the first Sophisticated Writer competition is under way. If you want to be printed in issue #2, see the web www.Sophride.com or the first issue to find out more. Issue #2 will be out in Oct. You can expect to see competition coverage from around the world as well as features and insight into the world of action sports.
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Sounds like regular BMX events are being accompanied by some live bands this summer:
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Dew Action Sports Tour: Below is the latest information on the music headliners for the first stop on the Dew Action Sports Tour in Louisville, Ky.
Friday, June 10 Headliner: Crossfade. Opening Act: The Exies
Saturday, June 11 Headliner: The Offspring. Opening Act: Acceptance
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Suzuki BMXMasters have confirmed the first acts for the live stage. The following live HipHop acts will bring the expected 23,000 visitors in good mood: Das BO, Reen, Äi-Tiem, Toni-L, FlowinImmo + Band, EinsZuEins, Liquid Elementz, Haitian Star, Fader Gladiator, Future Rock, Rick Ski and the mighty Pow Pow Movement.
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We received some info on the Eastpak flatland riders from TM Nadia who had just returned from the Braun Ninja Spin:
The EASTPAK best trick was on Saturday and saw all comers thowing down for the prize money....fine combos from Michael Sommer, Martti, Alex and Viki....
In the end Viki won (yeah Team EASTPAK!!)
The Pro final battle was between Alex, Martti, Viki and Wolfgang. Great news for Eastpak is that Viki won (yeah!!!), Martti second and then Alex third (also Eastpak, so double yay!!)
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If you haven't booked your travel yet to the 2005 Nokia BMX World's, you better hurry up. It's going to be a good one. Here's a press release on the event. Check out the official site for all the info: www.bmxworlds05.com
The BMX Freestyle Worlds Championship in Prague
Prague central tennis court on Stvanice Island will host flying BMX riders instead of typical tennis balls. From June 1st till June 5th Prague will become the number one on the World extreme sport map. The Prague Stvanice Island hosts the World freestyle BMX Championship, the official title is Nokia BMX Freestyle Worlds 2005. Over 500 riders from all over the World will participate in. Freestyle BMX is a leisure BMX variation originated from BMX races and nowadays consists of 5 different disciplines: dirt, street, flatland, miniramp and vert. The highlight is the contest in the 3.8 meter high vert ramp, located directly on the Stvanice central tennis court.
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2nd Annual STAATS Bicycles Open House this weekend in Utah.
Once again the ABA Great Salt Lake Nationals are coming to town and the people at Staats Bicycles being such cordial hosts, are again holding their open house and sale. They are fully stocked with every size of frame needed from their trick new 1.6 pound Micro Mini AL 20 to the Pro XXXL 20 cro-mo frames. We also have a large selection of parts and clothing. Be sure to check out the new Ciari component line that is exclusively distributed through Staats. There will also be some sweet deals on closeout, discontinued products, scratch and dent items and used parts. Plan ahead and stop in to load up on some great deals on gear that you won't find anywhere else!!!
Open House/Sale dates and hours:
Thursday May 12th 12:00 – 5:00pm
Friday May 13th 9:00am – 12:00pm
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Jeroen Pleijsier is looking for mates to ride flatland with in the Rotterdam area. He has put a weblog online where riders can meet. www.nultienflat.web-log.nl is how you can get in touch.
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We reported last month that the FOX ad with Dave Mirra was going to be crazy. Well, the ad is done and was sent off to the magazines. Now wait for the next issue of your favorite mag.
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After four rounds of the European UCI BMX championships the overall standings look like this:
1) 129 ALLIER Thomas France
2) 117 PROKOP Michal Czech Republic
3) 109 LAKUCS Ivo Latvia
4) 100 TAMME Lukas Czech Republic
5) 84 DE VECCHI Manuel Italy
6) 82 BALTZERSEN Henrik Denmark
7) 78 MOREIRA Grégory France
8) 76 GUTIERREZ Pablo France
For more info and a few BMXPIX, click [url=//fatbmx.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=513]here[/url]
GOT NEWS? Send it in.
- Sounds like regular BMX events are being accompanied by some live bands this summer:
+ Dew Action Sports Tour: Below is the latest information on the music headliners for the first stop on the Dew Action Sports Tour in Louisville, Ky.
Friday, June 10 Headliner: Crossfade. Opening Act: The Exies
Saturday, June 11 Headliner: The Offspring. Opening Act: Acceptance
+ Suzuki BMXMasters have confirmed the first acts for the live stage. The following live HipHop acts will bring the expected 23,000 visitors in good mood: Das BO, Reen, Äi-Tiem, Toni-L, FlowinImmo + Band, EinsZuEins, Liquid Elementz, Haitian Star, Fader Gladiator, Future Rock, Rick Ski and the mighty Pow Pow Movement.
- We received some info on the Eastpak flatland riders from TM Nadia who had just returned from the Braun Ninja Spin:
The EASTPAK best trick was on Saturday and saw all comers thowing down for the prize money....fine combos from Michael Sommer, Martti, Alex and Viki....
In the end Viki won (yeah Team EASTPAK!!)
The Pro final battle was between Alex, Martti, Viki and Wolfgang. Great news for Eastpak is that Viki won (yeah!!!), Martti second and then Alex third (also Eastpak, so double yay!!)
- If you haven't booked your travel yet to the 2005 Nokia BMX World's, you better hurry up. It's going to be a good one. Here's a press release on the event. Check out the official site for all the info: www.bmxworlds05.com
The BMX Freestyle Worlds Championship in Prague
Prague central tennis court on Stvanice Island will host flying BMX riders instead of typical tennis balls. From June 1st till June 5th Prague will become the number one on the World extreme sport map. The Prague Stvanice Island hosts the World freestyle BMX Championship, the official title is Nokia BMX Freestyle Worlds 2005. Over 500 riders from all over the World will participate in. Freestyle BMX is a leisure BMX variation originated from BMX races and nowadays consists of 5 different disciplines: dirt, street, flatland, miniramp and vert. The highlight is the contest in the 3.8 meter high vert ramp, located directly on the Stvanice central tennis court.
- 2nd Annual STAATS Bicycles Open House this weekend in Utah.
Once again the ABA Great Salt Lake Nationals are coming to town and the people at Staats Bicycles being such cordial hosts, are again holding their open house and sale. They are fully stocked with every size of frame needed from their trick new 1.6 pound Micro Mini AL 20 to the Pro XXXL 20 cro-mo frames. We also have a large selection of parts and clothing. Be sure to check out the new Ciari component line that is exclusively distributed through Staats. There will also be some sweet deals on closeout, discontinued products, scratch and dent items and used parts. Plan ahead and stop in to load up on some great deals on gear that you won't find anywhere else!!!
Open House/Sale dates and hours:
Thursday May 12th 12:00 – 5:00pm
Friday May 13th 9:00am – 12:00pm
- Jeroen Pleijsier is looking for mates to ride flatland with in the Rotterdam area. He has put a weblog online where riders can meet. www.nultienflat.web-log.nl is how you can get in touch.
- We reported last month that the FOX ad with Dave Mirra was going to be crazy. Well, the ad is done and was sent off to the magazines. Now wait for the next issue of your favorite mag.
- After four rounds of the European UCI BMX championships the overall standings look like this:
1) 129 ALLIER Thomas France
2) 117 PROKOP Michal Czech Republic
3) 109 LAKUCS Ivo Latvia
4) 100 TAMME Lukas Czech Republic
5) 84 DE VECCHI Manuel Italy
6) 82 BALTZERSEN Henrik Denmark
7) 78 MOREIRA Grégory France
8) 76 GUTIERREZ Pablo France
For more info and a few BMXPIX, click [url=//fatbmx.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=513]here[/url]
GOT NEWS? Send it in.
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