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The first stop of the Revolcon series was a big hit. Tobias Wicke and Senad Grosic mixed themselves in the Mexican rider field and had a great time. The level in Mexico has gone through the roof as you can see in the following movie. Get ready for more Mexican BMX.

Over 45 one-of-a-kind items will go on sale on eBay’s Wings for Life Charity Auction this March 13-30. With just a click of the mouse, buyers get the chance to own Ryan Sheckler’s signed board, Shaun White’s 2008 X Games helmet, motorsport legend Travis Pastrana’s signed jersey and even an actual Formula 1 race car. These items are not for purchase anywhere except for this eBay auction!

Beside Rookies and Amateurs there now will be the possibility for Oldschoolers to take part at the 3rd Rookie Jam on April 5th 2008 in Cologne. When on 5th of April 2008 the BMX beginners and amateurs will ride the Suzuki bike & skatepark in Cologne, for the first time there will take part another Class: The „E.T.-Class“! It’s for those guys who saw Steven Spielbergs film „E.T. – The Extra- Terrestrial“ in 1982 with tears in their eyes – but not because they felt sympathy for the little alien, the fact was, that they wanted to ride a BMX-bike like his friend, the ten year old Elliott. 

Yo dudes what Up? Here Is a You Tube Video from R performance durin' Clash At Clairemont 2 yesterday on top of tha mini-ramp.......

I hosted Vert Demo, rode and played........tha song Is called, "roll with tha punches", It's an Intro song 'bout never givin' Up.....all R songs R positive and got energy.......

The new FBM frame, The Exodus weighs in at 5 pounds 3 ounces. It features double butted top tube and seat tube, tapered single bend/squashed chain stays, with a 74.5 degree head tube angle, 

Last year the Brawlin' at the Belmar was a huge success simply because the jam was a good time. People drinking, riding, messing about and having fun. Props was there, the pics got sent around and even some top dawgs showed up to ride. To remind you on the people who showed up last year we'll post the top Pro results. To see what Brawlin' at the Belmar entails, reserve the weekend of 2-3 August for a good time.

Pro results 2007:
1 Brian Foster
2 Ryan Guettler
3 Geoff Slattery
4 Tony Cardona
5 Nick "THE COBRA" Cooper
6 Cody Brown
7 Zack Early

Two UK riders with an attitude this week. We met Sam Wise in Estonia and hit it off right away. Maybe it was because he was on the booze like us. As far as FIDS is concerned, he's a legend, and not only in Cologne.  Happy B-day to both of them.

10 March 1988 Sam Wise
11 March 1970 The Fids

Here's some info on the new 420 Baked Burlish frame from Mutiny. Sizes are 20.3, 20.75, 21 all with 13.7 rear end and 21.5 with 14.25 rear end. 20.75 frame weighs an amazing 4.5 lbs. 11.7 BB height, 71 seat tube angle with a 74.5 head tube angle. 420 Baked, post welded heat treatment. Integrated Seat clamp, nut and bolt system. 

Airing Wednesday, March 12, at 9:00 pm Eastern Time (6:00 pm Pacific Time) and telecast three additional times, Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla will appear on The Daily Habit. Today’s show is going to be death defying. Guest host Chris Pastras is back on The Habit along with BMX rider Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla. Also, the band, Armor for Sleep brings out the acoustics to rock the habit. 

Parano Garage have got a whole bunch of new products available. The Alianation seats and rims arrived, new Little devil stuff. The Mirraco complete bikes made it in, Stereo Panda patches, FBM stuff, new magazines from Dig, Zwanzig, RIDE UK, Freedom, RIDEBMX, new videos, the hottest Animal stuff, G-sport pegs, Orchid hoodies, Hell on Earth bandana's so you can look like Garrett Reynolds if you