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With echoes of cars above you and trains rattling past and the sounds of feet walking over broken glass, you are happier than ever at 6am in the cold waiting to drop into a homemade ramp with sketchy transitions and cracks in the floor.  Underneath 95 covered in dirt and homemade concrete, at one of the southern most points in Philadelphia exists a cultural icon of public space built by the determination of young kids. Right now this is the only legal public place to ride a BMX bike in Philadelphia and it is FDR.  BMX sessions there are from six in the morning until 9 in the morning.  

New frames

It's about X-mas and companies are throwing parties and give out presents to their employees. At Vans they got a Ragga band and ordered a truck load of In-N-Out Burger food. Wow, how good it this?! 
Here's what Rob-O ordered:
"A Double-Double with Fries, Diet Coke and a Strawberry shake please? and a cheeseburger for Fatty."
   In-n-Out worker: "No Fries, just chips."
"Whatever bro, I'll take it and send the bill to Santa!  Thanks" 

We got a bunch of links to short movies for you if you're bored and want to watch some riding.

[url=http://users.pandora.be/T61/bmxigans/loading.wmv]1. RedBull Loading trailer by Dwayne Verkade[/url]

[url=http://www.hezriff.com/2005/documents/groundartdoc2.mov]2. Flatland from around the world by Ariff of Hezriff[/url]

[url=www.michaeldewit.com/SAN_CLEMENTE_BMX.mov]3. King Of Choq and his buddies in San Clemente[/url]

MADISON, Wis. - December 20, 2005 - TJ Lavin is one talented guy, and Schwinn Bicycles has re-signed him to showcase his talents with the Schwinn brand. Growing up in Las Vegas, TJ was drawn to BMX racing as a young child, and showed potential as a top contender almost immediately. He soon discovered dirt jumping and before long found almost unparalleled success, having been crowned the "King of Dirt" in 1995. In the X Games he has medalled several times over, taking the bronze three times, the silver once, and the gold twice, his most recent medal being in 2004. He has also been a DK Dirt Circuit Champ, a champion in the Gravity Games, and a CFB Champion.

“I’m excited to represent the Schwinn brand,” said Lavin. “Schwinn’s been really good to me for the past few years and I’m glad to stay in the family.”

Outside of his successes on the track, TJ has also developed a plethora of talents off the track. He has appeared on Cribs and starred in a documentary film. He is also featured in his own video game, MTV Sports: TJ Lavin's Ultimate BMX.

MADISON, Wis. - December 20, 2005 - GT proudly announces that it has re-signed BMX Race champion Randy Stumpfhauser to the 2006 GT Team.Stumpy jumps back into the thick of it after a great 2005. Winning Elite Cruiser at the World Championships in Paris and winning the ABA Pro Cruiser title for the fifth year in a row are among his 2005 highlights. In 2006 his goals are to continue being consistent and to enhance his already impressive riding level.

“I hate going out there and not riding at the level I know I am capable of, so I want to raise that level and concentrate on winning races and the titles will come with those goals,” said Stumpfhauser.

How’s he like riding for GT?

“Riding for GT is something I used to dream about when I was younger.  In this stage of my career I am very happy to have the support from a company that makes great bikes and gives me support at the races."