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-With so many events going on last weekend you would think riders would be spread thin at some location. It turned out that everyone had a decent number of riders at their event which is a good sign; there are simply more riders. We've got a video up from the Down the Drain jam in Cologne, and here are the top 3 results from the Rookie Jam:

Rookies:
1. Paul Thölen (10)  Viersen
2. Maximilian Lankau (9)  Niederkassel
3. Philipp Krahforst (13) Lohmar

Amateur:
1. Dominique Leibin (18) Essen
2. René Börner (21) Ludwigshafen
3. Adrian Lecomte (17) Metz (FRA)

E.T.:
1. Manni Beyer (38) Waltrop
2. Dirk Brandes (40) Klein Vahlberg
3. Gido Hinz (40) Stuttgart

-Top 3 Elite Men race results from the UEC BMX race in Zwolle last weekend:

Day one, Saturday 4 April 2009:
1 137 Arnaud Dubois (BE)
2 121 Raymon Van Der Biezen (NL) FCC Wheels
3 154 Edzus Treimanis (LV) 

Elite results Sunday 5 April 2009, Round 2:
1 15 Martijn Scherpen (NL) FC Unitas
2 121 Raymon Van Der Biezen (NL) FCC Wheels
3 154 Edzus Treimanis (LV)

-Top ten results JomoPro 2009:

Pro Park Final Results:
1. Josh Perry - 88.9
2. Daniel Dhers - 88.7
3. Brett Banasiewicz - 88.5
4. Craig Mast - 87.3
5. Jeremiah Smith - 86.9
6. Steve McCann - 84.6
7. Harry Main - 80.7
8. Brandon Dosch - 80.8
9. Brandon Christie - 80.5
10. Brian Stewart - 77.6

JomoPro Flatland Final Results:
1. Justin Miller
2. Matt Wilhelm
3. Andy Cooper

-Sometimes we receive random photos. This is one of them. No description, no name, no explanation, just the photo. Well, it made it on the site....

-Ronnie Remo has resigned as Unknown bikes team manager due to lack of support for the team riders and what he wanted to do. Ronnie: "I have found that Unknown bikes doesn't have bmx in their hearts as much as I do and I found it hard not being able to deliver to the riders the support they deserved. I'd like to thank Unknown bikes for given me the position of team manager and wish them luck in the future."

-What else was going on this week? We posted tons of videos again that you can find in the Believe it, or not!? section or also you can find loads of videos in the FATBMX video/Freecaster.tv section. They've been doing a good job at keeping up with the latest in BMX.

-Some people just put sweet rides together. Check out what parts Marc von Varel used on his Fivestar Lite frame: CHECK!

-S&M has three new signature frames out: Cam "CW" Wood, Tony Cardona and Randy Brown. Find all spec, info and photos HERE. 

-Soul BMX magazine have got a new website.

-Choq and Sean Methven are going to race tomorrow at the Kearny Mesa track in San Diego. Other colleagues (pussies) have dropped out but Mike and Sean will represent VANS in full on the BMX circuit. Choq hasn't raced since he was 8 years old. Sean on the other hand used to be a Single A Pro.....

-The Old School BMX Reunion on Slagharen is starting to look good. BMX racing at the nearby track in Dedemsvaart, Freestyle demos, Old School BMX bike show, party, all at the Slagharen Pony park on the first weekend of October. Reserve that date.

-Pascal Versluis made it over to Aarle-Rixtel last weekend but had a bit of a surprise waiting for him when he got back home. Pascal had given it his all at the Sugar Hills, crashed once but got back up to ride some more. When he arrived home in Gouda his leg was getting a bit stiff. He had a hard time getting his jeans off because his leg had swollen so much (no he wasn't wearing girls jeans). Check the photo to see his new purple tattoo...... In hindsight, worst crash award.

-Club Old Boy welcomes Thomas Fritscher.

-Upcoming events:

2009/04/10 - All Clucking Nighter
2009/04/11 - Bmx Life Fund Launch Party
2009/04/12 - Die totale Von der Rolle Party
2009/04/19 - Dirt Session Extreme Playgrounds
2009/04/25 - ASA World Tour
2009/05/01 - 20" Trophy
2009/05/08 - Vans Wheels of Rock
2009/05/08 - BIKE DAYS - THE BICYCLE FESTIVAL
2009/05/15 - 20" Trophy
2009/05/20 - FISE 2009
2009/05/21 - New Bikers Pact Jam
2009/06/05 - adidas eyewear - Austrian King of Dirt
2009/06/06 - Vans Let It Ride
2009/06/20 - REVOLCON BMX ROUND 2
2009/06/26 - Dew Tour event 1, Chicago
2009/07/10 - IBMXFF World Championships
2009/07/10 - Nass 2009
2009/07/18 - BMX Playtime Hasselt
2009/07/24 - HARBORSHRED
2009/07/24 - BIG in BAVARIA

-Monster Energy will make a big presence at the FISE contest this year. Supposedly they're bringing a mini ramp with spine and also a party pavillion. Exactly what FISE needs, a party place at night. See you there.

-If anyone has any info on Resi mats, please contact Pim van den Bos. Where you get them, how do you connect them to the foam, how much does it cost, he's got the questions for you. Got answers? Mail to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

-If you think the Paul's Boutique team van is dope we have some news for you. It is for sale. Ford Econoline 1972. Good shape. More info at: PB

-And that's a wrap from this side for this week. Next weekend we will be in Duisburg, Germany for the T-Mobile Dirt Session with riders such as Ryan Guettler, Rob Darden, Corey Bohan, Nyquist and more. Expect updates on FATBMX. 

Good luck finding those eggs this weekend.