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If you fancy a BBQ + trials jam and don't mind going to Amsterdam for a day, you better listen up. Saturday 21 June the 020-trails will host a jam. It's 2 Euros to enter and only 5 Euros for the BBQ. The 020-trails will be shaped to the max and you can enjoy the sound of a DJ, the drinks, the riding and the BBQ. What more do you need? Address: Willinklaan 1, 1067 Amsterdam, NL.

United Bike Co.'s new backpack is now available worldwide. The coach is a simple & compact bag, and as the name suggests, you won't get any trouble at an airport when taking this on as hand luggage! It fits up to a 17" laptop, so even pc spaceship lovers are not left out, and has a neat cable routing for your iPod headphones..

Name: Terry Adams
Age: 24
Hometown: Hammond Louisiana
Sponsors: Red Bull, Odyssey, Abadthing, Lotek, and Raising Canes

You seem to go where people have not gone before. Do you like to visit new places and face new challenges?
Terry Adams: I guess the answer to that would be yes. I always tend to pick places that I have never been to before. Its awesome to put a different stamp in my passport from time to time. I love facing new challenges.

Does that translate back into your riding too? 

Having pegs on your bike when riding flatland helps. Chad Johnston has shown you can ride without pegs but 99% of the riders out there use some sort of axle extenders. Here are some from St. Martin:
-7075-T6 alloy
-38 mm O.D
-112 mm long
-grip or knurling
-surface re-designed end, rounder
-Weight : 8.4 oz
-Color : black - dark red - shinny green

100 % heat treated Cr-Mo Brake or brakeless versions
-1-1/8" legs, 127 mm overall width
-2 positions dropouts: 0 mm offset or light 10 mm offset
-CNC steer tube for cable route

Name: Scott OBrien
Age: 35
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana USA

How did the latest Voodoo jam go?
Scott O'Brien: It went very well. The top three where all from a different country so that was great for us. Voodoo Jam is always great when the riders are happy. For me thats a big success. The spectators had a great time connecting with these riders. Its like they wanted more. People that know nothing of Flatland want to be fans of it and follow these guys. With Voodoo Jam we prove the potential and that was great as well.

Why do you think there is not a lot of flatland activity in the USA going on?
Scott O'Brien: Honestly. A lot of people do not want to do the work to build the community up. There are a lot of Jams. York Jam, 

The Red Bull Circle Of Balance events have been the highlight for many flatland riders. We caught up with Andy Zeiss who has been strongly involved with the events as Red Bull's BMX man.

The Red Bull Circle Of Balance events have been THE events for flatland riders to look out for. How many have taken place and where were they held?
Andy Zeiss: In total we had three COB´s in the past. 2002 and 2004

Yesterday we tried to get in touch with Kevin Robinson for some answers regarding his World height record attempt later today in New York City. But Kevin shut off his phone, had the automatic reply set up for his e-mail and did media work from 6am till late at night. But we received this press release and will let you know where you can find his world record attempt live. Imagine being in his shoes right now. The world is watching. You can't fail. Let's hope the wind dies before he drops in. Good luck Kevin!