The Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games is fast approaching and they are making history again with the development of the revolutionary Tampines Bike Park (TBP). Spanning over 23 hectares, the upgraded TBP is the first of its kind in Olympic Games. Its unique design allows spectators of the Singapore 2010 races to have a clear view of the BMX competition – and watch the start and end of Time Trial and Mountain Bike events from the spectators stand.
Until about 1935, motorcyclists or cyclists didn’t wear helmets – with tragic consequences. Seat belts in cars? It seems strange now, but they only became mandatory for the first time in 1970. Likewise, the neck brace is the most recent safety innovation that is starting to already become common sense. The Leatt-Brace® is lab-designed to fit almost any rider: young or old, amateur or professional. Comfortable and adjustable, the Leatt-Brace® is designed and tested to help lessen the risk of neck injury in BMX racing and Downhill Mountain biking. The patented Alternative Load Path Technology forms the basis of this by helping disperse the energy of an impact to the head and helps to assist in the
Donna Snow, 2010 Miss Florida U.S. International, has been named the new spokesmodel of the NBL. Donna’s unique blend of racing talent and pageant beauty has made her one of the more popular women in the Elite Series. Her presence in forthcoming NBL ad campaigns will help raise the profile of BMX Racing and bring the sport to new audiences. NBL CEO Gary Aragon introduces Donna, “As we move into a new era of the NBL with exciting marketing campaigns and promotions, Donna Snow will play a key role.
Good BMX track: Valmiera, Lake Perris Good BMX company: Meybo Good BMX shoes: Shimano DX Good BMX race announcer: Redman Good BMX race: SX Chula Vista Good race result: SX Madrid 2010 1/2 final Good BMX federation: NBL, ABA Good looking girl on the track: Alice Post Good looking girl off the track: Megan Fox Good food: Latvian Good candy: Laima Good drink: Coke Good Gym: LA Fitness Good trainer/coach: Olafs Lakucs
The American Bicycle Association and GO211.com are pleased to announce an exclusive agreement through 2015. The agreement between GO211.com and the ABA will ensure webcast of ABA National events through 2015.“Through our partnership with GO211.com we are able to bring the most exciting BMX racing events to the masses. We understand that entire families are not always
South Africans have become used to sparkling new sports facilities with the World Cup soccer bringing a host of shiny new stadia which were ready months before the kickoff, but for the organisers of the UCI BMX World Championships next month the building of their track has to be a tense last-minute rush. The Royal Showgrounds in Pietermaritzburg will be hosting the pinnacle of BMX racing from July 29 to August 1 in 2010, but logistics mean that the ground-breaking temporary track will put together in just eight days with very little room for error.