FATBMX Your Online BMX News Resource Since 1998

11 December - Sean McKinney
11- December 1985 - Sean Storms
13 December 1974 - Stephen Cerra
13 December 1985 - Jarrett Kolich
16 December 1988 - Axel Keller
17 December 1970 - Steve Inge

5 December 1974 - Lionel Cardoso
7 December 1963 - Bob Morales
7 December 1976 - T.J. Lavin
7 December 1976 - Dave Osato
8 December 1972 - John "Luc-e" Englebert
9 December 1982 - Michael Robinson

20 November 1981 - Allan Cooke
21 November 1978 - Chad Kagy
21 November 1971 - Todd Lyons
21 November 1979 - Van Homan
22 November 1975 - Josh Heino
23 November 1976 - Dan Rigby
23 November 1977 - Alexandre Jumelin

If you know one of them, send them an e-mail with a happy B-day note.
14 November 1974 - Nate Hanson
15 November 1969 - Leif Valin
15 November  1988 - Warren McDow
16 November 1974 - Pat Miller

Pump up the Volume and do some Baco Circles. Film all of it because deadline is coming up for all these B-day boys.
7 November 1974 - Markus Wilke
9 November 1971 - Dave Freimuth
10  November 1976 - Brian Castillo

The etnies park in Lake Forest has limited BMX access. They're throwing a BMX contest on 12 November so save that day to ride the shit out of the park.  After being denied access to the park to take pictures twice we were asked to donate prizes to the contest. We denied this time.

Anyway, if you're living in the area or have always wanted to ride the park, the Fall Classic is your day. If you forget to pre-register it's $ 25 USD to enter. Sign up starts at 8am! 25 riders maximum per class. Click the flyer for more info on the several classes and for the full address.

BdJ

We are the Brookings bikers and we have been constantly kicked out of the skatepark and left with no place to ride. All we would like is a fair treatment and be allowed into the park. The most common misconception is that BMX bikes physically damage the skatepark structures. Bikes ride on rubber tires, unlike skateboards and rollerblades, which use urethane wheels. Occasionally a rider, just like a skateboarder or rollerblader, will perform a stall or grind.

Starting from 1 January 2007 4Down distribution will do the exclusive UK distribution of S&M, Fit Bike Co., Metal Bikes and Revenge. In other 4Down news, their limited edition 4Down seats (pictured) will be available shortly. The United Trinity and Squad frames are available now as are the United seats, forks, handlebars and sprockets.

-Scotty Cranmer is resting up from his crash at the Dew Tour. Scotty had a event at is home turf and rumors are watch out. The next Scotty Cranmer will come out of Incline Village. Scotty will be back next year and ready to go. Ryan Guettler also crashed pretty hard in Orlando and just got back on his bike from his shoulder injury. Ryan will be going home to Australia this winter and will be back for next year ready to destroy. Ryan is also going to throw some local contest back at his home parks in Australia.

There's the awesome party crew in the States that seems to be a crazy bunch. It's unbelievable they haven't gotten more press so far. FATBMX thought it was time for a change and caught up with Joe Gall. Let's bring it on!

Team Young BMX, how did it all start?
Team Young: It all started with a road trip to Florida one winter with Mark Flipowitz, Chris Hatfield, Matt Sivilelli, Evan Malburg, Josh Steir, and Myself (Joe Gall). The last four guys listed thought of themselves as the "young ones" and started shouting Team Young when the older dudes wanted to sleep. We were all about riding everyday, partying every night. After the trip the name stuck and eventually the website was created.

What is it that you guys do?
Team Young: I guess our mission is to bring the scene together through parties and jams. We document the BMX lifestyle and bring out the positive in people.