Everyone in the Los Angeles area listen up. A Mike Vincent Back On Track bikeride will take place this Sunday April 6th. Join the posse. All info can be found on the flyer below. Here's the latest on Mike himself: Mike had an examination by the ophthalmologist. It started out fine, Mike was cooperative. As the exam progressed Mike became agitated. The ophthalmologist could not see far enough into the back of Mike’s eyes to see the root of the optic nerve. The exam could not be completed. They will attempt it again next week and they will sedate Mike. They say another week won’t hurt. They withheld any findings pending the finishing a full exam. That is all I know right now. Take care, R.B. Nicklin, Mike's Uncle in Florida. 
From 5 to 6 April 2008, the second round of the FISE EXPERIENCE Tour, takes place in the French ski station of AURON (Alpes Maritimes). The concept is a tour in 6 cities with prize money and a lots of gifts. For the winner in BMX of FISE EXPERIENCE Tour, a car FIAT 4X4 CROSS is to win. For this stage the ranking is coefficient 2. 
There are several different ways to promote a product. The people at Strictly BMX in Australia send out a newsletter on a regular basis and they come up with some original stuff like the Vander T-shirt for instance. Their latest mailing had some nice shots of the new VANS shoe arrival that they received. The kicks can be used for self defence as shown in the three photos that came with the mailing. In your face, on the floor and in the nuts. Good stuff. 
Dude, this is going in the right direction. Colony have stepped things up and are now offering a lifetime warranty to the original purchaser of all Colony frames against snaps and cracks. You will get a new frame. No questions asked. Colony won't however warrant your frame if you bend or twist it as any frame will bend eventually 
On 1 April you make jokes. You have one day to come up with something. Martin Aparijo (old school freestyle rider) and new school rider Mike Spinner share their B-days: on 1 April! Hmmmm......1 April 1963 - Martin Aparijo
1 April 1988 - Michael Spinner
2 April 1972 - Jay Eggleston
4 April 1974 - Dave Mirra
4 April 1974 - The Beard
4 April 1972 - Sofian Blanluet
4 April 1977 - Matt Beringer
6 April 1974 - Brian Tunney
Had a great afternoon hanging out and riding with Choq today. I picked him up at his mom's where he's staying on his annual Holland visit and then we hit the following spots: Volkel BMX track, Boekel trails, backyard BMX track in Boekel, Handbalveld Gemert, Helm trails, FAT office, Sugar Hills and Paul's Boutique. The afternoon away from the desk means that I'm now catching up and finishing up this FAT-Friday before the Mini-FAT-JAM takes place tomorrow. The snow that came down earlier this week has disappeared and as each year, the opening of the outdoor season will be done riding in T-shirts. Don't miss it; starts tomorrow at 1pm. in Aarle-Rixtel.-The T-Mobile Extreme playground Dirt contest is taking place next month. The event was rained off last year but this time they're going indoors. The riders list has been announced and looks A-Okay: Kye Forte, Ryan Guettler, Ben Hennon, Ryan Nyquist, BB, Atze, Alejandro Caro, Patrick Guimez, Hampl, Ben Wallace, Benny Paulsen and Mike Buse.
We normally don't refer to posts on other sites but the interview with Andy Ruffell on Old Skool UK is pretty damn good. Dale Holmes is so stoked on it he sent me the info three times. You might have to sign up to read it which kept me away at first but then I noticed that I was already signed up. Get something to drink first, and a snack because this one will keep you busy for a little while. Here's what OLDSKOOLUK had to say: It took a while but now after tracking Andy down in Miami over four months ago, It’s here, live, straight to the point, controversial and definitely well worth the wait! - In his first BMX interview for over 20 years Andy talks Mongoose, March and Money!
With questions from Fleming, Shooter, Wood, Hill, Rupe, Schofield, Mike Pardon and Eddy King this has to be the scoop of the century!...
It was a bit of a shocker when it started snowing in the beginning of the week. It didn't seem to stop either. But when checking the Sugar Hills earlier today the snow had melted and the sand was in perfect condition. After a bit of shaping the main line was rideable and by Saturday all will be good. The sun is on order so bring them sunglasses. The OJA evening program will have the following live bands: El-Conjo and 30 seconds remaining. Bring earplugs just in case. Electronical DVD premier starts at 8pm. See you soon. 
Ricarco Laguna's jam over in Las Vegas is happening this weekend. Same as the Mini-FAT-JAM. The Las Vegas practice time schedule has seen a few changes that you can find below. The Mini-FAT-JAM practice schedule has not been touched. Let's hope the sun shines in Las Vegas (likely) and Aarle-Rixtel (rather unlikely). Practice starts at 5 pm NOT at 3 pm and ends at 8 pm NOT at 9 pm this Friday March 28. Saturday March 29: 11 am to 4 pm practice and comp starts at 4:30 pm 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.