BMX PLUS! January 2007

Nov 28, 2006

Written by Bart de Jong

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The first issue of the 2007 year has a flatland photo on the cover and again it's Terry Adams. That must be two covers for him in 12 months. That's pretty big considering some people think that flatland does not exist. Steve-O Croteau takes the double page contents spread. News, gossip and rumors can be found in Inside Scoop. The Experts answer the mail before Cory Jarmen takes over for 7 pages (interview). The Felt Pyre gets tested. The Tech Tip shows how to fix a flat. Everyone should know how to fix a flat and not just drop the bike off at the bike shop. The BMX PLUS! rider of the year voting has three categories: Dirt Jumper of the year, Racer of the year and Freestyler of the year. You can vote now. Nostalgia takes you back in time with John Parker in his GT days riding the vert ramp in the GT parking lot. I probably painted that ramp with oil paint that didn't dry on one of my winter stays. Never knew that Josh Suhre was a pro but his S&M gets inspected in the Inside the Pro's bike article.

Bike test: Mongoose shield. San Jose had a big weekend with the Dew tour and the UCI supercross race coming to town. Plus! reports on the events. This is also where my copy started falling apart for some reason. There were holes in it too but I couldn't find the mouse. 2-HIp's Steve-O takes you through the how-to of the Jan issue; a 540 G-turn on a bank. More flatland with the Insomniac flatland jam. Bike test; Metal's Rebel Contender. If you're looking for a 2007 bike, this is an issue that will help you make a decision. Pages and pages full of new bikes and frames. Dig in. Moving pictures is always a good part of a mag. Nice pics worth a full page or even a spread. Trick Stuff has the latest products for you and the Parting Shot was taken at the UCI SX in San Jose. The crash resulted in a separated shoulder for Jarret Kolich. No fun, let me tell you. That sums up a 100 page issue of BMX Plus! magazine.

BdJ