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Can you remember the time that only five riders were progressing the sport? Mat Hoffman was one of them and yes, his body has paid the price. The new Hoffman video runs you through Mat’s injuries (also see the bonus section) and he’s not the only one pushing the limit. The Hoffman crew has dealt with some serious injuries on the way to another finished DVD production. Bas Keep broke a thumb, Ryan Barrett shattered his right elbow, Kevin Robinson got carried off the dirt jumps on a backboard, Mat himself

Name: Anthony Pill
Age: 38
Hometown: Basingstoke, UK (Amazingstoke)

You pretty much ride everything and are pretty damn good at all BMX disciplines. Why did you not choose to be a vert only rider for instance?
Pill: Because I get bored very quickly, it's all about the process of learning something new for me. And a lot of the time I'll spend weeks learning a trick, pull it once and then never do it again! move on to the next thing. So, I would get very bored only riding one discipline (if that's the right word for it).

You don't seem to care too much about contest results but more about your personal run. If you pull your tricks, you're happy regardless what placing. If you don't, you're livid. Are contests your way to bring new tricks to the public?

This week we've got a Pin-Up photo for the boys, and one Pin-Up for the girls.  There is tight clothing involved in both of them. The girl is wearing some nice green shoes. The boy is getting ready for a Speedo party? Be ready to be grossed out, but hey, this is FATBMX.

Vans presents the Heavy Metal Heroes Spinal Disorder on January 20th at Beenleigh BMX park. There will be Expert & pro classes only with prizes from Vans & Colony for the experts & a massive $3,000 Pro purse! The comp will start at 2pm on Saturday the 20th January 2007.

This is set to be the biggest comp ever at Beenleigh with coverage from Fuel TV & many international riders attending.

Word.

- Clint Millar

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The ABA Season came to a close this past weekend in Tulsa, OK. The ABA prepared what may have been the best Grand National Track ever built, with just as much excitement in the arena. The 500 moto race was exciting and action packed with some of the best AA Pro racing in years, with Randy Stumpfhauser being the most dominant Pro of the weekend. Cristian Becerine was also flying all weekend and had great results. Here is how each of the Double A Marketing riders finished up:

Randy Stumpfhauser has been flying for the past few races, taking home wins. With an outside shot at the ABA #1 Pro title, Randy had his full focus on winning the ABA Grands.

The first issue of the 2007 year has a flatland photo on the cover and again it's Terry Adams. That must be two covers for him in 12 months. That's pretty big considering some people think that flatland does not exist. Steve-O Croteau takes the double page contents spread. News, gossip and rumors can be found in Inside Scoop. The Experts answer the mail before Cory Jarmen takes over for 7 pages (interview). The Felt Pyre gets tested. The Tech Tip shows how to fix a flat. Everyone should know how to fix a flat and not just drop the bike off at the bike shop. The BMX PLUS! rider of the year voting has three categories: Dirt Jumper of the year, Racer of the year and Freestyler of the year. You can vote now. Nostalgia takes you back in time with John Parker in his GT days riding the vert ramp in the GT parking lot. I probably painted that ramp with oil paint that didn't dry on one of my winter stays. Never knew that Josh Suhre was a pro but his S&M gets inspected in the Inside the Pro's bike article.

We're not aware of any BMX-er's B-day this week but we did celebrate Philip de Jong's Birthday today. Philip turned three and was ultra stoked on the yellow electric Quad that Uncle Paul and Aunt Carry brought him. You see, he's into this whole (B)MX thing and we don't really know where that comes from......... In the photo Philip is wearing an EBC hat that DJ sent over earlier this week. I asked him to "look tough" and this is the look he had for the photo. Aint scared of that Brian Deegan guy......

The Jam will be run like this: Both Pro and Am classes will be help in true jam style; 2-3 riders in a group judged by all the riders present on the day. There will be a bunny hop and long jump attempt too which should be a lot of fun.

The Park setup will be like this: Beach park in all its graceful glory and throw in 80+ pallets mostly supplied by a Durban shipping company and some 'acquired' from Hillcrest and surrounding areas. A crashed car has also been donated for the day, so bring a balaclava and baseball bat if you’re into that kind of thing.

3 building teams from around the country will be constructing a wide variety of banks, launches, wall rides out of the 80 or so pallets and a pile of scrap wood and metal to match. Building is happening all day Friday to be ready for the contest on Sunday. If you're keen to help out with construction be there Friday early! Each team is paid 500bucks towards a keg for the Saturday nights festivities.

We have the final prototypes of our first frame from Colony. The Sect which is Kenny Raggett's Signature frame. Kenny is one of the better known & respected riders in Australia. Here is Kenny's frame specs.....
Colony Sect - Kenny Raggett Signature Frame 20.5 or 21" Top tube 13.75" rear end. 74.5 Head tube angle 71 seat tube angle Mid BB & Internal H/set only with removable gyro tabs. Weight = 20.5" - 4.5lbs 21" - 4.6lbs. 

The ABA grands are taking place this weekend. You can watch the race online live. If you missed Friday's race, here are the results. Who is going to win the title come Sunday? Bubba Harris or Donny Robinson, or will Randy Stumpfhauser be the lucky one?
Pro men: 1. Bubba Harris 2. Randy Stumpfhauser 3. Warwick Stevenson 4. Cristian Becerine 5. Kyle Cushman 6. Jason Rogers 7. Robert de Wilde 8. Aaron Johnson