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Things took of yesterday with people arriving to Tallinn for the Simpel Session. The RIDE UK mini cooper got confiscated at the border, some people missed their flights, some luggage did not show up but the good times at Club Hollywood at night made up for it. Practice is about to start and a lot of riders are eager to shred the Nate Wessel designed course after watching the Facad, Broke Off and Volume video in the cinema. Here's a selection of photos from last night. Don't tell anyone........

This is some serious shit for the web geeks and whoever unlucky person who cannot attend Simpel Session contest in person. We're excited to announce that the whole event will be video-broad casted LIVE on the internet.  This year it's gonna be with full festival sound and graphics (judges scores, names, slow motions and so forth - the full deal as a decent tv broadcast) and as last time it's with great quality! We have 8 cameras and two of them on cranes filming all weekend so everything will be covered. 

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, California – January, 2007 – Interbike, a division of VNU Expositions, today announced that it has changed European-based sales agent Uwe Weissflog's role from sales to marketing communications liaison to European exhibitors and attendees.  "For the past two years, Uwe has coordinated sales for Interbike and the OutDoor Demo in the European markets," said 

We're about to take off to Estonia for the Simpel Session and we're not alone. Steve Bancroft, Robin Fenlon and Phil Aller are on their way in a sponsored mini from the UK. That's a hell of a trip but should make up for a good story. Roadtrips rule. Nate Wessel has arrived and started putting things together on the street course which already looks awesome. With the following rider list it should be a crazy event, can't wait. Stay tuned for updates from the Simpel Session here on FATBMX.com.

Thank God! ..., an awesome event with "STYLE", the Itanhaem Dirt JUMP contest once more enters pra history of the universe, tatooed in the mind and in the heart of each one there, get into by the eyes and ears he fulled the body of the best Emotion that so exists our loved "BMX". Felt by many forms for all the pores generating the most beautiful and pure energy of friendship to the environment if raised on this day to maximo 07 of January of the 2007 in the Parambuco Hills just few feet of the sea in Itanhaem City SP, from the gap gate could have the vision of the sea beating the rocks only inotable spray from the Atlantico ocean. 

FBM will be manufacturing Frames for Credence Bike Company run By Clint Reynolds, and they will be available through Last Call Distribution, starting February. If anyone is not familiar with Credence, its a company out of New Hampshire that sponsors James P. Nutter, Josh Heino, and Brian Hunt amongst others. Clint 

It has been an amazing 2006 season for Michal Prokop. Racing every weekend resulted in virtually living on the podium continually from May till October all around the Globe! One day he earned points for the BMX Olympics, few days later he was mastering the World of mountain bikers in Fourcross competition.

A second rainbow jersey in his wardrobe and a second World Cup trophy too, even while being ten years younger than his greatest rivals. Beating the big names globally and giving pride to thousands fans home in the small country of the Czech Republic is all in a day’s work for Michal. And at the end of such a great year of 2006, Michal Prokop meets UFO! Michal Prokop joins UFO Plast for next two years.

“We are happy to announce that Michal Prokop:

What better way to bring in the new year by celebrating Condor's birthday and Celebrating the launch of new Hoffman Bikes Website. The new site is filled with hundreds of new images including new product and team sections. Plus, convenient new FAQ, product registration form, and warranty sections. There is also an xtras link with some goodies. Also check out the newsletter signup. Be the first to get special announcements and other wacky things we can think of to send you. Make sure to visit us often... this is only the 

It's not what you know, but who you know. SMPL Bikes owner Niels Thanild got in touch with Medow owner Michael de Wit after Interbike and they worked out a deal where Medow is doing Graphic Design for SMPL (Simpel Bikes). The Medow designed T-shirts will be printed in the USA on all American apparel and should be available some time in 2007. To view a couple of samples, click READ MORE.

Andy Jenkins, Tony Larson and Andy Mueller are showing "Taking Turns" at the Monster Children Gallery in Sydney, Australia starting this Thursday night. The work is a series of collection small and large digital monoprints, plus a salon-styled wall of hands-on work done specifically for the exhibition. Opening on the 11th from 7pm for anyone in Sydney. Show goes from 12 - 27 January 2007. Check their Art Dump blog for current updates of progress.