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After re-signing with REDLINE for the next 2-years, KIM HAYASHI is hot after her record-making 5th NBL No.1 title. With her focus on that accomplishment, as well as training hard to qualify for one of the 2 spots on the USA’s Olympic BMX Team, with ASU college classes and graduation thrown in between it all, Kim is definitely one busy girl. With the latest NBL point standings showing her with a 12 point lead over Canada’s Sammy Cools, we had a chance to speak with Lil’ Kim and get her take on the first quarter of her ‘07 BMX season.

ARIZONA [PHOENIX]: The ABA Winternationals was your first ABA race of the year. How’d it go for you?

The world's most important BMX spine ramp contest series will kick off for a third year with a completely refurbished ramp and new sponsors. Thanks to the commitment of sponsors Suzuki and Dickies, the Braun cruZer Tour this year comes with a whopping prize package of EUR 30,000. Each contest offers EUR 5,000 in winnings, which is distributed among the top three riders. The first-placed competitor will receive EUR 2,500, second EUR 1,500 and third EUR 1,000. 

We are working on something new for the next generation of Premium Frames and I thought I'd share some pics. Check it out. This seat clamp system works internally and allows you to slam your seat and keep the frame looking smooth and seamless. The allen head bolt will have a small rubber cover to keep things looking really clean. It's a way different  internal system than the Superstar.

Bart pretty much summed up Singapore in his last entry so I'll try to stick to the PIG game this time... Like Bart said they bussed us from the "metro" hotel downtown about 20 minutes to our new home, the Siloso Beach Resort. I think shock and awe pretty much sums up everyone's reaction when we first rolled up. Jay Miron filled

With design input from past and present Crupi Pro riders, we have just released our newest stem design in over 10 years! Not only have we come up with a new beautiful stem design, but it is lighter in weight and allows you to "flip" it over and drop your bar height by 3/8". By doing this, you can keep your fork steer tube longer and use fewer spacers to achieve the bar height you want.
· 6061 T-6 CNC Machined aluminum
· Polish & black available
· Crupi engraved logos on top and bottom of production stems (not shown)

Singapore was a good time. It rules to receive invitations to go places that you've never been to before. Before I left I had not checked out much about Singapore. I had no clue about their currency, language, dimensions, regulations or any of that. It's a bit stupid to not look into that but I was ready for some adventure. On the way up on the stupid long 12 hour non-stop flight I sat next to Tobias Wicke and his girlfriend Claudia. At least I had travel company which is always good. On arrival we were picked up by a Singapore local who held a sign:

THE is proud to introduce the arrival of the much anticipated THE ONE IZYK Helmet. The IZYK helmet features all the same advanced features our other THE ONE Helmets are built with - by hand, off of our molds, to our specs. We are offering a full hand laid carbon fiber version as well as a composite soft touch finish version. The THE ONE IZYK Helmet Features include:
• Strong and lightweight hand laid Carbon fiber
• 2.1 pounds – Medium Carbon Helmet
• 15 vents and 4 vent channels in the Dual EPS Liner
• Stainless Steel D-rings and Custom THE Rivets
• Exceeds CPSC and CE standards

4/17/2007 System Cycle is seeking a Purchasing Assistant who is motivated, detail oriented, and experienced in inventory control. A qualified candidate will show strong written and verbal communication skills. The candidate must have experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Knowledge of MAS 90 / 200 / 500 and Crystal Reports or similar database and reporting software is a plus.

The primary responsibilities include:
-Monitoring inventory levels
-Creating purchase orders
-Vendor relations
-Providing product arrival timeline to the Sales Manager
-Adhering to schedules and deadlines 

More than 5.000 people enjoy Spain’s first World Cup in this discipline. Australian Khalen Young claims victory against the world’s best riders in a very tough final. Extreme sport is getting more and more important in Spain, and a big example is that 5.000 people have enjoyed the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup in Madrid. Although BMX is not a very known sport (yet), the Juan Carlos I Auditorium was crowded with fans cheering every jump. 

The 2007 NBL Elite Series is heading towards an exciting finish and you just might see a few new names on the podium this year. Free Agent’s Cristian Becerine leads the Elite Men’s chase but 2006 Champion, Donny Robinson (Formula), has been quietly working his back to the top. Redline’s Kim Hayashi is holding on to the lead in Elite Women but Supercross’s Samantha Cools and Krystal Hime are closing in fast. Here’s a snapshot of the current standings:

Elite Men Pts
1. Cristian Becerine 174