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Each year, the AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION inducts two legendary BMX racers from the past, along with one influential Industry person in to the Official BMX Hall of Fame. Inductees are voted in by the BMX community, BMX press and past inductees from a nominee ballot. The ABA`s Special Recognition inductees are selected by the Hall of Fame committee. The Hall of Fame induction ceremonies take place each year in November, at a special dinner prior to the ABA Grands.

New for 2008 was SuperPark. Designed differently to say the least. No space for a big box jump or a spine with proper run-up. It basically was a rad concrete skatepark but built out of wood. I wasn't sure if it would make for good TV. In qualifying it had some riders that did not find their way on the course as it either did not fit their riding style or they did not have enough practice on the course which had a cradle/full pipe section, 2 deep bowls (one with pool coping), tons of hips, some ramps and rollers on the top, a spine and much more. Having this set-up in your backyard would mean you have friends for the rest of your life.

The field was cut into ten riders for the finals. This made a big difference. The riders who made it for the the final program all knew how to handle the SuperPark and were flowing like butter. It was enjoyable watching these guys ride and loads of different lines it made for some good action. 

On the 16th of August , there will be the second edition of " LORDS OF DIRT " in TOSSE (South west of France). Once again this year many riders from all around the world will come to catch the 7000 euros price money! Riders like Alejandro Caro, Markus Hampl, Ricardo Laguna, Sergio Layos, Kye Forte and many more will ride.

United Bike Co. released some of their 2009 product. Check 1 - 2:
UNITED SQUAD HUBGUARD
-AXLE SIZE: 14MM
-7075 ALUMINIUM WITH STEEL WASHER, FITS ALL HUBS.
-CURVED TO LOCK INTO THEM GRINDS!
-OPTIONS: N/A
-WEIGHT: 82 GMS / 2.8 OZ
-COLOURS: BLACK, GREEN & RED

An exciting battle between the international contestants took place at the German Open Miniramp Contest presented by T-Mobile Local Support last weekend. On a sunny afternoon every single rider showed up with his complete repertoire, so the overall 3000 spectators got to see an amazing show and probably the last one at Berlin’s Mellowpark. In the pro-final, local hero Tobi Wicke made it up on first with presenting his unique front-wheel lip tricks and a perfect flip whip over the spine to the judges. He also sticked an upside down icepick and tried a 360 double whip, but unfortunately he broke his anklebone at the try. However his first runs were good enough to let him hobble on the podium. Only a 1-point difference separated Oldenburg’s Sergej Geier from Tobi and the first place. Technically perfect as always, Sergej pulled a clean 360 tailtap to barspin over the spine and a barspin to icepick. Third place went to Markus “Monkey” Braumann, also Berlin Local. 

ONLINE VIDEO SKID CONTEST: - Open to everyone, The longest skid wins a set of the new tyres. Simple as that. wethepeople are also taking into account anything unusual in allocating points. There are no restrictions, they don't care about the video quality...so even if people want to film it on the mobile phones it makes no difference. Rob Harrison at wethepeople doesn't care about the edit, the music or if your pet dog is featured.
More info about the comp by clicking: HERE!

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