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It wasn't hard to beat last week's Pin Up shot, it was terrible. So anything is better. Hopefully this one will work for you this time. We're always looking for more so if you have something stalled on the computer, or if you come across something that you think we could use, bring it on. Albert has been a big help over the last few months and this one came from his side as well. Thanks.

Nike (NYSE:NKE) today announced the launch of “The Chosen,” a new global ‘Just Do It’ campaign featuring a pantheon of action sports stars. The centerpiece of the campaign is a film featuring skate legend Paul Rodriguez (P-Rod), Olympic snowboarder Danny Kass, surf prodigies Julian Wilson and Laura Enever. The film was shot all over the world at night and features lighting and pyrotechnics reminiscent of a live rock concert. Throughout the course of the campaign, Nike will be conducting global grassroots

The FISE 2011 contest kicked off today. Surprisingly the weather dried up enough to do the high air comp on the good looking park course in the evening. Enough riders warmed up to get some good airs going. After the 15 minute session three riders were in a close battle for the win. With 1000 Euros for first place, 600 for second and 400 for third, the Playstation high air comp turned out to be a serious session. When all was said and done, the 400 Euro check went to Ben Hennon for third place with an air of 3 meters and 50 centimeters. The bottom bracket of Drew

As a winner of the race in Papendal Marc Willers does have a voice that needs to be listened to. He's on top of his game and knows what's going on. The winner of the second World Cup race speaks:

What did you hear about the track before you made it to Papendal?
Marc: I knew it was a big track. But getting the truth was hard with the dutch trying to scare everyone off with their videos. The only thing i knew was certain was that it was a lot longer than UCI rules allow.

Did you try to find videos of it to see what it was like before you went to Holland?
Marc: Only what was popping up on facebook. I try not to get too into the hype that I can't control. The track looked big!

When you arrived at the track, what was your first opinion?
Marc: At first I thought it didn't look too crazy and for once the 2nd straight doubles might actually work. From the get go, that crap section s-bend/hip/box jump, looked like a 

Today we give you Alise Post's feedback on the Papendal track. With the Olympic Track still not completed, she not only gives her opinion to you, but also to the track builders and those responsible. Pick up some advice from the fast lady.

What did you hear about the track before you made it to Papendal?
Alise: I heard the track was big, long, challenging and going to be a crazy race. There was definitely a lot of hype about it.

Did you try to find videos of it to see what it was like before you went to Holland?
Alise: Yes. There weren't many out there, which definitely made the anticipation greater leading into the race. But we found one good video before we went over there and that was good.

When you arrived at the track, what was your first opinion?
Alise: WOW. I thought the boys track was a HUGE change, and I thought the girls loked difficult but appropriate.