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These guys are having their birthday this week. Make sure you don't miss their party.

17 april  - John Paul Rogers  1970
18 april  - Scott Freeman  1972
23 april  - Josh White  1967
23 april  - Gabe Weed 1974

Starting from Monday we'll remind you who's B-day it is that week. It will give you a chance to prepare your present, pick up the phone or send a postcard to your friend. If you're running late you can always send them an online postcard or a simple e-mail. They'll probably be surprised to hear from you on their B-day.

It's Eric Rothenbusch's birthday today. Eric does the 23mag.com website that holds more history of BMX than any other site I'm aware of. Happy Birthday to you Eric.

Make sure to check in on Mondays for the BMX pros and friends' birthdays on FATBMX.com

Thanks to 23mag for the collaboration on this.

The new G-sport Ribcage rim is finally ready, it has passed final quality control. They now are available in 48H Chrome. Hard Anodised finish and 36's are on the next shipment. The price is a little higher than some other rims but this reflects the special material and finishes. The material used is around 20% stronger than even the 7000 series aluminium used for rims. And the hard anodising gives a black finish that performs nearly as well as chrome. Spoke holes are guaranteed not to pull through no matter what… Final production weights are 482g (1.06lbs) for hard anodised and 525g (1.15lbs) for chrome. The packaging is pretty cool too. We managed to find a way to use cardboard instead of plastic, this actually gives more protection to the rim during shipping and is better for the environment too. 

AMSTERDAM’S MAGERE BRUG ARENA FOR EUROPE’S TOP BMX RIDERS DURING RED BULL BRIDGE MASTER
In 1691, when Amsterdam’s city treasurers commissioned the Magere Brug (the Skinny Bridge) designed by Hans Petersom, they could never have imagined that more than 400 years later the same bridge would be the backdrop for what is already being called one of the most spectacular events in Amsterdam in 2006: the Red Bull Bridge Master.

On 22 April the best European BMX riders will jump their bikes on specially constructed ramps on the most photographed bridge in the Netherlands to show their tricks and moves. Although it is not the first international BMX event to take place in Amsterdam, it is the first in such a special public location. “The Red Bull Bridge Master provides the BMX scene with a unique opportunity to share its passion for this sport with a large public”, says Michiel Verberg of the Amsterdam

With so many events being invite only it's hard for the upcoming talent to get in. [url=http://www.nass04.com/index.htm]Nass[/url] gives them a chance to participate through the following series of qualifiers:

Epic - Birmingham - Sunday 11th June = BMX
Southsea - Sunday 18th June = BMX
X Site skatepark - Skegness - Sunday 25th June = BMX
Rampworx - Liverpool - Saturday Sunday 9th July = BMX
Y2SK8 - Peterborough - Saturday and Sunday 22/23 July = BMX

Last weekend out little hometown (Aarle-Rixtel) held its annual Harley Davidson meeting. It's an event that scares people off because all kind of freaks show up for the weekend. Saturday saw a lot of rain so not many rebels came by bike. Sunday was good however and the bike show was better outside than it was indoors (same shit every year).

The local Liberator HD club does a good job though and also this year they had all kind of entertainment for the crowd. It included a classic Wall of Death demonstration of motorcycle acrobatics. This show was great. 

Inertia has its New Street frame in the works which should be available in a couple on months to accompany their New Evolution Street Forks.

The frame will Feature:
-Integrated headset
-Mid BB
-Removable gyro tabs
-Internal Chain tensioners!

They have also set up an Online Shop with Free Shipping World Wide! There are some [url=http://www.inertiabikes.com/secure/eshop/ ]great offers[/url] on with your first orders while Stocks last:

The Sprite Urban Games is back with a vengeance. Gearing up to showcase the world’s best in skate, BMX and B-Boy action along with headlining music acts, Sprite Urban Games 2006 promises to be an unmissable freestyle festival. Taking up residence on Clapham Common, London from Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July, this three day extreme sports fest brings together the world’s finest, all performing to the backbeats of the hottest urban and rock music around.

For the 8th year running 20,000 people are expected to descend on the Common for non-stop urban street culture. Not only will you be able to see some of the best action sports on the planet expect an amazing live headline act to get you pumped up. The festival promises to be more exciting than ever with a public streetcourse for kids and adults alike, so everyone can have a piece of the action. The festival will include all of the favourites; streetcourse, vert ramp, dirt jumps, and flatland, where you can witness awesome demos, competitions, and a thrilling selection of gravity defying stunts.