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Last weekend we hold our 5th Jam in the local Skatepark in Eiserfeld. Due the bad weather in the past years it was kinda risky to another one at the end of septembre, but unfortanely the weather was better than ever before. First of all there was a local contest for the upcoming kids from Siegen. About 50 kids rode it and they all did pretty good. The first place went to Eddie Baum, a 13 year old kid. He´s local so he knows all the good lines, which you could saw during his runs. Doing all the transfers and wallride combos.. 
Next sunday 11 october in occasion of Bicycle Film Festival in Milan, Calle Marconi and Nosoccer decide to organize a new street event with bunny hop contest in the final of the day! Meeting Point at Milano Centrale train station for a full day of riding and searching spots in all corner of the big Fashion city! A big number of italian riders will be ready to take a part to show all tricks and skills! The success is promised! In the end of the event will be possible wacth some good vids inside the Mexico Cinema in via Savona where will do the buny hop contest! 
In collaboration with Crooks & Castles, SE has re-released the OM Flyer, but this time in a high-end fashion that Crooks & Castles is widely known for. This bike is built around the legendary OM Flyer frame & Landing Gear forks. But you'll quickly notice some defined changes & upgrades such as full size PK bars, white wall tires, full grain leather diamond quilt seat & pads, and Crooks logo parts throughout. Crooks & Castles was started in 2002 to bring a different element into
Sole Technology, the maker of etnies, éS, Emerica, ThirtyTwo and Altamont, proudly announce their plans for direct distribution of the etnies and ThirtyTwo brands in Germany. SoleTechnology Germany (STDE) will be effective from January 1st 2010. STDE will be responsible for all sales and marketing activities in Germany for etnies and ThirtyTwo only. This announcement follows previous moves to distribute direct in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands and more recently Denmark. Germany is one of the most important markets in Europe for SoleTechnology and selling direct will allow more control over the brands and strengthen etnies and ThirtyTwo across Customer Service, Marketing and Sales for all existing and new potential customers in Germany. Through previous experiences of going direct, SoleTechnology knows it can offer the retailer a higher level of service across sales and marketing. This has led to growth in all the direct markets. SoleTechnology Europe will be expecting the same focus and growth for the German retailers. 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.