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Leading bike apparel manufacturer Nema International incorporates BMX Spanish International Star Pablo Galan to the Nema Sponsorship Program. Nema`s positive relation with XMS Racing Imports (Spanish importer of the brand) and their confidence in this young rider´s talent has made this signature possible. Pablo Galan is known as one of the most strong and stylish riders on the BMX spanish and european scene with several Top 10 positions in BMX Supercross World Cup`s, European Championships, as well as being the only spanish rider selected for the 2008 Beijing Olimpic Games, too bad he got injured just a few weeks before the event. With more than 10 National Championships in his pocket, Pablo is mentally focused on reaching the 2012 Olimpic Games at his personal best so stay tuned for this riders talent all around the globe where he will fight in all ABA Grand National Events, European Championships as well as all the BMX Supercross World Cups. With this addition to the team, Nema continues to introduce it`s exclusive cycling line-up into the growing BMX world wide market.

Team Jeep based in South Africa have announced their new manager and team members for the 2011 season.
Jeep known mostly for their rugged outdoor products has been a supporter of BMX in South Africa for a number of years as the team enters its 7th year of existence. Returning to the team are long time riders Nzuzu Mngadi (Elite Men), Nick Joubert (Elite Men), Sharlene McGilvray (45 & over Cruiser) and Liam Webster (14 boys). 

Caroline Buchanan fans listen up. The Australian BMX rider is featured in Women's Health magazine which talks about girls in sports. One of the photos from the shoot is up on E-Bay with all proceeds going to the Queensland Flood Relief. The framed photo is at 100 bucks right now but feel free to go nuts on this one as it will be looking good on your wall and you'll help the Queensland flood victims at the same time.

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Elite Men:
1 Nic Long
2 Kyle Bennett
3 Denzel Stein
4 Jason Rogers
5 Bubba Harris
6 Gavin Lubbe
7 Donny Robinson
8 Corben Sharrah

Elite Women:
1 Dominique Daniels
2 Amanda Geving
3 Ashley Verhagen
4 Courtney Tomei
5 Dana Sprengers 

Elite Men:
1 Marc Willers
2 Corben Sharrah
3 Donny Robinson
4 Jason Rogers
5 Cristian Becerine
6 Sifiso Nhlapo
7 Denzel Stein
8 David Herman

Elite Women:

A PRO results. Reno, NV.
1  NIC LONG, HARO, LAKESIDE, CA
2  JORDY VAN DER HEIJDEN, ,
3  GAVIN LUBBE, FLY, MONTEREY, CA
4  KEITH GRINE, FACTORY RISEN RACING, SIMI VALLEY, CA
5  JACOB  PEEBLES, SPEED, CHICO, CA
6  THOMAS ZULA, DK BICYCLES/MOLEY GOSH, VANDALIA, OH
7  ALEX ANTHONY, RENNEN/INTENSE, SANTA CLARITA, CA

For the first time ever, a smart phone application created just for serious BMX riders. This is an app created for BMX athletes who want to train harder and get better.
The creators of the Ripxx Sports Performance Measurement Device have made BMX training more simple and convenient. No need for stop watches and video cameras. Everything you need for training is now available on your phone. Just tap the record button, and Ripxx does the rest. 

Sinz Elite's new iHub Wheels are some of the most advanced BMX wheels available. The high-end wheels feature a straight-pull spoke design that boosts lateral rigidity, wheel strength and reduces weight and are available in five different sizes. At the heart of the wheels are the new, lightweight, fully CNC-machined Sinz Elite iHubs, which have hollow 15-millimeter aluminum-alloy axles paired with 10-millimeter button-head bolts. Massive 22- and 25-millimeter outer flanges at the ends of the axles create massive clamping surface 

BMX is a good tool if you want to be successful in other sports later on. Riding BMX is also fun to get away from the actual training you're supposed to do. Over the last weekend round one of the Supercross series started in the USA. The MX2 class was won by BMX regular Josh Hansen and Ryan Villopoto won the MX1 class at Anaheim 1. Both of them ride BMX and they gain extra props in my book for doing so. On the Dutch front former BMX riders Roy van den