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These guys are having their birthday this week. Make sure you don't miss their party.

17 april  - John Paul Rogers  1970
18 april  - Scott Freeman  1972
23 april  - Josh White  1967
23 april  - Gabe Weed 1974

Starting from Monday we'll remind you who's B-day it is that week. It will give you a chance to prepare your present, pick up the phone or send a postcard to your friend. If you're running late you can always send them an online postcard or a simple e-mail. They'll probably be surprised to hear from you on their B-day.

It's Eric Rothenbusch's birthday today. Eric does the 23mag.com website that holds more history of BMX than any other site I'm aware of. Happy Birthday to you Eric.

Make sure to check in on Mondays for the BMX pros and friends' birthdays on FATBMX.com

Thanks to 23mag for the collaboration on this.

AMSTERDAM’S MAGERE BRUG ARENA FOR EUROPE’S TOP BMX RIDERS DURING RED BULL BRIDGE MASTER
In 1691, when Amsterdam’s city treasurers commissioned the Magere Brug (the Skinny Bridge) designed by Hans Petersom, they could never have imagined that more than 400 years later the same bridge would be the backdrop for what is already being called one of the most spectacular events in Amsterdam in 2006: the Red Bull Bridge Master.

On 22 April the best European BMX riders will jump their bikes on specially constructed ramps on the most photographed bridge in the Netherlands to show their tricks and moves. Although it is not the first international BMX event to take place in Amsterdam, it is the first in such a special public location. “The Red Bull Bridge Master provides the BMX scene with a unique opportunity to share its passion for this sport with a large public”, says Michiel Verberg of the Amsterdam

Time to Get a Real Job? Ever think about a career in BMX retail? At Transition BMX you can keep your passion for riding and build your career at the same time.

Our Edmonton, Canada based retail store is looking for an individual with a strong customer focus, solid decision making skills, an ability to work independently, a mechanical aptitude, and a knowledge of BMX products to fill our in-store sales position.

With so many events being invite only it's hard for the upcoming talent to get in. [url=http://www.nass04.com/index.htm]Nass[/url] gives them a chance to participate through the following series of qualifiers:

Epic - Birmingham - Sunday 11th June = BMX
Southsea - Sunday 18th June = BMX
X Site skatepark - Skegness - Sunday 25th June = BMX
Rampworx - Liverpool - Saturday Sunday 9th July = BMX
Y2SK8 - Peterborough - Saturday and Sunday 22/23 July = BMX

Last weekend out little hometown (Aarle-Rixtel) held its annual Harley Davidson meeting. It's an event that scares people off because all kind of freaks show up for the weekend. Saturday saw a lot of rain so not many rebels came by bike. Sunday was good however and the bike show was better outside than it was indoors (same shit every year).

The local Liberator HD club does a good job though and also this year they had all kind of entertainment for the crowd. It included a classic Wall of Death demonstration of motorcycle acrobatics. This show was great. 

April 22 will be the opening of Built to Expose in ‘de Cantine’ in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. An exhibition of skateboards painted by an extraordinary selection of the netherlands best artists, tattoo-artists, illustrators, designers and skateboarders. Over 35 different artists all with different styles contributed to a bizarre, extraordinary and must see exhibition. Artist like for example: Erik Kriek, Def P, Peter Pontiac, Typex, Angelique, Hoving, Hein de Kort, Claudia Hek, Luuk Bode, Rob Admiraal, etc, etc, etc… 

BOMBSHELL INC. is proud to announce the release of it's NEW & INNOVATIVE method for solving an age old problem with BMX race frames. The PATENT PENDING VPS™ (V-Brake Position System) allows the use of a 20" x 1 1/8" or 1 3/8 TIRE to be used in a PRO SIZED frame. It also can be used to accept a 20" x 1.5" or 1 3/4" TIRE in an EXPERT or SMALLER sized frame. The VPS™ can also be used on Cruiser sized rims as well.

Prior to the release of the BOMBSHELL VPS™, expensive LONG REACH brakes had to be used to get the brake pad in the optimal location, often compromising the wheel base of the bike to get the brake pads to contact the rim.