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Olivier Morineau, the organiser of the French "Vibrations Urbaines", sent us some info on this year's edition (9th edition).
It's one of the best "by and for riders contest" in France. It takes place on 4 and 5 of Nov. 2006 in Pessac (very near Bordeaux airport, or station), and that is the weekend right after the Backyard Jam in England. So if you are in England, you can join the French people because we are trying to organise a road trip from there to France. Last year we had 130 riders for the contest, with all the best French riders and guys like Hanu Cools, Barry Khone... and John Petit on the mic and Manu Sanz on shooting. 

The big Swoosh brand is trying hard to jump into the radder sports like skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding and of course BMX. They've developed a team, some shoes that would have to work with these sports and they're creating an image that would have to fit that new direction. The Oncore is a Nike model in their 6.0 NKE range. We got sent a pair to test. I've never been a big Nike fan but giving the shoes a try is always possible. The sole is pretty stiff and feels kind of wide and flat. Feeling your pedal through the sole like in the old Vans is not an option here.

After the first edition that was awesome, the 7 of october the sickest jam on the Italian bmx scene will come back: Ghetto Jam v.2 Roma - Italy. 
13.00h park opening
15.00h Training session
15.30h qualification
17.30h final
19.00h Big Jump Contest
21.30h winners awards

After the awards, live show by I colle der fomento (M.C's from Roma)
For more info:
-www.blklstitaly.it
-Fabio: 335 323705
-Cristian : 328-1685186
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-PETA Is doin' a campaign against tha abuse 2 dogs, It's called "Chains are for Bikes, not Dogs, durin' tha Warped Tour I did a photo shoot with them, here R sum photo's shot 4 tha ad which Is being finished as we speak, when tha ad Is complete I will send It over 2 U all.
Thanx!
Much luv,
THorne Biker-N-Black

As of the end of November I will no longer be riding for Macneil bikes. Due to financial issues Macneil had to make a few cutbacks and I happen to be one of them, Tony Mortenson was another.

Everything with Jay Miron and I is as cool as the day he first asked me to ride for Macneil nearly 6 years ago. I wish Jay, Macneil, and all the boys at Ten Pack the best and had a great time working with them all. Even Alistair!

I'm already working out details with a possible new bike sponsor so hopefully I'll have some more news for you very soon.

Dave Freimuth

United are taking off like an airlines company. They've got different model frames available but not only that. Handlebars, backpacks, sprockets, coloured wristbands, Forks, a wide selection of T-shirts, seats and by the time you read this they've probably added another product to the line.

Chilliwack, British Columbia – Crupi’s Team Green National Canadian Team looked really impressive all weekend long with each member of the team making their mains! The team has been together for 3 full seasons now and we are really proud that their 3 years of hard work and dedication has really paid off. Congratulations go out to Team Manager, Sean Sinclaire and the entire team. The team is now looking forward to another great season in 2007 and working toward a great showing at the 2007

The ever dialed Tom Haugen (Snafu/Free Agent) brought the bad news himself:
"I have just gotten hurt and am done for the season. I broke my tibia, fibula and ankle. Had 2 screws put in and am laid up for awhile. I was really looking forward to the Dew Tour final and the Dallas year end LG comp. I also had just bought a ticket to go to Shanghai with DMC and Koji for a comp."

Kris Bennett is saving up to go to the FISE so give him some cash for his B-day. We've heard he loves the FISE.
28 September 1964 - Eddie Fiola
29 September 1970 - Tim "Fuzzy" Hall
1 October 1978 - Kris Bennett

We are going to Interbike Las Vegas to buy new stuff for you so we are closed from September 26th till October 3rd 2006. To make room for all the new stuff we will have the Johnny Cash week from October 3rd till October 8th in our shop, bring CASH ONLY and get 10% Discount on everything in our shop, No PIN/MAILORDER/CREDITCARDS what so ever: CASH ONLY BABY!!!

Paul's Boutique BMX
Dorpsstraat 66a
5735 EE  Aarle-Rixtel
The Netherlands