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We received some news form the 43 camp. 1st, 43-Bolts now have some distro. by Paul's Boutique Pure BMX distribution for 43 hardware; so now riders in Europe can get 43 bolts. In the U.S.A. you can get 43 hardware from Side Wall Distribution. We also have new colors for our stem bolts (Mustard, Burgundy, Cream/Tan and Brown) to go along with our (Mint Chip Green, Plum Purple and Bright White). The bolts will come in Metric & Standard Stem sizes.

The official SideWall Distro - 43 Bolts press release looks like this:

Rob Wise has been added to the Mirraco team. This is what team manager Gator had to say about it when he found the words: “I sat here and tried to think of a million different ways I could introduce Rob Wise to the team, so I decided on the first. I was on a road trip with Rob and got to see firsthand how talented this guy is on his bike."

Metro BMX Jam Incorporated is pleased to announce the Singapore Metro BMX Jam on April 7th and 8th 2007. The contest will be held in downtown Singapore at the Somerset skatepark. All existing Somerset ramps will be removed and replaced for the week-end with the Metro BMX Jam course. The Singapore event will make its way to TV through the RushHD Network (rushhd.com) and MegaMedia of Singapore (megamedia.com.sg) with three hours of exclusive coverage. For the first time Metro BMX Jam brings an unprecedented number of world class pros to Singapore. This contest will be the first of its kind in Asia. Expect to see some unbelievable action as riders from around the world compete for a $20,000USD purse.

The rider list:
Gary Young (USA)
Morgan Wade (USA)
Corey Bohan (AUS)

Scotty Cranmer is pretty sick. The Felt rider had to see the doctor twice this week already because he was throwing up 4 times a day. Just kidding of course. Scotty came through with another good video clip that was provided by Felt BMX . It has Cranmer riding some white banks and the tech factor is going through the roof once again. Check it.

Open Ground is having another contest at their park in Reno.
BMX comp on 10 March 2007. Beginner class starts at 2pm. Best trick ends the day at 8pm. Classes: Beginner - Intermediate - advanced - Pro.

20 bucks to enter. Free to watch.

Info at: opengroundpark.com

After 12 successful years as an X Games event, BMX Dirt will not be in this year's lineup. BMX Big Air, which was featured as a pay-per-view event at X Games 12 (2006), will now be part of the live network coverage. Other BMX disciplines are Vert and Park.

It's a shame Dirt has been dropped but it looks like everything needs to be bigger and better for the TV audience. It gives the dirt jumpers out there one less contest to shoot for to make a living out of riding a bike.

We received an e-mail from the Tuff Bros who informed us about an indoor contest that will take place on 13-15 April in Hannover, Germany. There's all kind of good stuff going on (cocktails, BBQ and sleeping in the heated hall) so next to riding the park and entering a Best trick contest or two, you should be having a good time.

A whole bunch of sponsors have lined up to support the event so you might even win a cool prize if you enter in class A or class B.  The Yard-Hall has recently been modified so if you haven't been there for a while you might want to check it out.

On the flyer we see 12 years old Frederik Unruh. Damn, 12 years old and already clicking lookbacks....... See more of this type of action at the jam. Hit the flyer for a bigger picture.

FBM are going to get together with the Bicycle Film Festival in NYC, on May 19th. and help put together a BMX end of the event, including some video Showings, a submissions contest, and a Bunny hop Contest outside the theatre, where we will be putting up cash for a winner, and throwing some other small comps as well.

Sergej Geier has been added to the wethepeople Germany team. The incredible German team is now:
- Max Gaertig
- Tobi Wicke
- Bruno Hoffman
- Sergej Geier
- Timo Mrukwia