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With a bit of luck we might not be freezing our asses off over in Tallinn for the 13th edition of the Simple Session in March. Mid March hopefully has different weather than early January. But it remains a gamble. Luckily the event is indoors and it won't be too cold at the parties either. If you look at the following list of riders who are coming over, you better get on the program quick.

Chance Brejnakowski AUS
Dustin Grice USA
Jack Clark GBR
Matthias Dandois FRA
Bruno Hoffman GER
Stefan Lantschner ITA
Ben Hennon GBR
Harry Main GBR

There's some wet snow coming down this morning. Wintertime is here. That means we'll have to wait for a bit for the next big BMX contest, but it's one we're all looking forward to: the Simple Session. Riders are signing up already for the comp and the list is looking good in the PRO BMX class:

Daniel Wedemeijer NED
Jack Clark GBR
Drew Bezanson CAN
Mark Webb GBR
Kriss Kyle GBR
Simone Barraco ITA
Rob Darden USA
Maxime Charveron FRA
Dustin Grice USA
Tyler Fernengel USA
Ricky Moseley USA
Brandon Webster CAN

You've probably tested out a pair of Vans "66" shoes by now and are hooked like most. The comfort from the Vans shoe is amazing and the scale at the check in counter doesn't go on tilt either. The new line at Vans has expanded greatly since its introduction earlier in the year. There's now even a "66" hiking boot and apparel to back up the program. Take a look at the photos and if you haven't tried a pair of shoes yet, treat yourself.

The long awaited 34R ROTO hubs are in stock right now! The Hub shells are designed by our team and all ideas comes from real riding bmx. Due to 34R team riders request we use high quality hollow axles from hardened Cr-Mo. We produce rear hubs in RHD and LHD version only with 36 holes. We use high quality sealed bearings. Hubs are made in best hub factory in Taiwan. Both hubs are sealed against dust and dirt for example for dirt riding.

34R ROTO hub front
The biggest advantage are CNC AL nuts7075 - for 17mm wrench as is used at back hub so you need only one tool. Hub body was designed together with hub guard, which is available separately.

It’s been 2 great years working with Ares bikes, creating Superb** with Ucchie and travelling around Japan with some of the best dudes in BMX, but it’s time for me to move on to another project! There are no hard feelings at all between Ares and I, it’s my call and I’m still in great relationships with the brand and the team! Talking about Japan, I will be there in two days for the G-shock real toughness contest! Can’t wait! Ares bykes was my frame sponsor only so I’m definitely still riding for

SE rider, Kris Fox tore his ACL the other day while riding trails in Huntington Beach. The results are back from the MRI & it is confirmed that he has a tear in his ACL & meniscus. He has some appointments scheduled now with his orthopedic surgeon he most likely will have surgery ASAP. Kris is a tough dude & he will be back on the bike before you know it.

Red Bull Media House (RBMH) has signed Sal Masekela to a multi-year extension to be the voice of a diverse set of global sports properties and US television programs produced by the company. After a successful first year during which Masekela hosted 35 hours of the most progressive and innovative action sports for the Red Bull Signature Series on NBC Sports, he will continue to be the definitive face of the property. Masekela will be enhancing his role within the entertainment brand by taking on producing responsibilities and developing original content for RBMH. Masekela will not only continue to be the face of action sports, but will also play a key role across Red Bull Media House’s other high profile properties. RBMH and Masekela’s UX Entertainment Group will continue to collaborate on projects such as the successful web series, Travelin’ Sal: Come Ride With Me.”

“Sal is the authority in action sports,” said Werner Brell, Managing Director, Red Bull Media House North America. 

As a manufacturer of entry-level bikes, Jetbmx is dedicated to helping local communities get BMX facilities built and improved in their area. At Jet BMX we donate a percentage of sales each year to worthy causes to aid the building and expansion of good BMX facilities in the UK. As part of the ongoing dedication to grassroots BMX in the UK we have launched a "how to get a skatepark built in your area" guide. This useful guide is designed to help riders around the UK get together in the local community and show them how to lobby

Simple Session 13 ticket sales will kick off starting from this Saturday 1st of December! We're happy to announce that Simple Session 13 is again presented by Nestlé's Lion. To purchase a festival pass go to HERE. Two day ticket from presale will cost 25.- euros. The tickets can be purchased world-wide using a credit card. It's a printable e-ticket, so there's no need to wait for your paper ticket to be sent to you.

Simple Session 13 will take place 16-17th of March 2013 and 

The first BMX Shootout at Woodward West was a success! The 6 participating BMX teams were Colony, Demolition, DK, Haro, Redline and SE Bikes. The videos were posted and within minutes were being shared through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. A huge thank you goes out to the riders and filmers for their time and dedication into creating these videos.

There was a 3-way tie for 1st. The tiebreaker was decided by which team scored higher among the judges. Haro scored high