today's BMX Racing News ..... Monday, February 8, 2010

New BMX T-Shirt/Apparel Company launched in Australia!

CUMAGUTSA is the brand name for a new range of apparel, T shirts and caps and stickers focusing on BMX & MX and other extreme sports.

CUMAGUTSA at the moment supports some of Australia's and the World's best BMX racers in elite and junior levels.....Max Cairns/6 World in the 13 Boys at last years world titles; Brock Tuckerman, Elite Men's; Kyle Horton, Junior Elite Men's Number 1 in Aust in cruiser class last year; Branden Taheko now in 13 Boys this year current number 1 in Victoria. Cumagutsa is happy to be supporting these 4 riders.

In time as we grow bigger we would also be looking at freestyle bmx riders and mx riders.

We are an Australian brand and have been running since August last year,

At the moment we are supporting a local Bendigo guy by the name of Noel Clark who fell of his motorbike and is now paralysed from the waist down. All proceeds from Cumagutsa will be going to the fallen rider right up until the 7th of March.

U can buy these t shirts on ebay.com.au Australia wide. (CLICK ON T SHIRTS) to see our full range.

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Euro Rounds 9 & 10 moved

from Russia to

Klatovy, Czech Republic

The European BMX / UEC has moved Rounds 9 and 10 of the 2010 series and they will not be held in Krasnaya Pakhra, Russia.

The race will be moved to Klatovy (Czech Republic).

The race will continue to be held the 19th /20th of June 2010 and the races will be UCI class 5 events on both days.

The UEC Congress will also be held in Klatovy on 27th of February 2010 in Hotel Razvoj.

9th annual Midwest Oldschool BMX Show
BMX TRACK FUND RAISER

Saturday February 13th 2010

Ford Union Hall Local # 551
13550 Torrence Ave - Chicago, Illinois

OLDSCHOOL BMX BICYCLE SHOW & SWAP

The 9th annual Midwest Oldschool Show

Guest Speaker Midwest Oldschooler

JASON PARRATT

Class for show are as follows:
1970's 20 inch 1st and 2nd place.
1980-82 20 inch 1st and 2nd place.
1983-85 20 inch 1st and 2nd place.
1986-90 20 inch 1st and second place.
1991 and up 20 inch 1st and 2nd place.
Retro 1st and 2nd place.
Cruisers all years 1st and 2nd place.
Freestyle all years 1st and 2nd place.
Best Of Show

Spectator entry is Free, Showing your bike is Free, Parking is Free ! !
BANQUET DINNER, TROPHIES , FOOD , T-SHIRTS , RAFFLES ,PARTS, BIKES, BIKES AND MORE BIKES.. FUN !

Ed Nowdomski - www.freedombmx.net

Good News For BMX Pros, The NBL checks in for big Pay Day!

2010 NBL ELITE SERIES PAYOUTS ANNOUNCED

Over a Quarter Million Dollars to be Paid Out in 2010

HILLIARD, OH (Feb.1, 2010) — The NBL officially announced their 2010 Elite Series payouts and year-end awards today. Year-end awards have been increased for all Elite classes.

NBL CEO Gary Aragon says, “It is my pleasure to announce increased year-end payouts for all our Elite classes. The substantial increase for Elite Women is a direct result in the increased popularity of the class, and our recognition of their dedication to the sport. These changes reaffirm the NBL’s commitment to make ours the premier Pro Series in the world.”

The table below shows the year-end prize money for each class.

PLACE	ELITE MEN	ELITE WOMEN	MASTERS	SUPER-EX
1^st	$12,000	$7,000	$1,000	$2,500
2^nd	$7,000	$4,000	$750	$1,250
3^rd	$5,000	$3,000	$500	$750

The table below shows the breakdown for race day payouts for each class.

RIDERS	ELITE MEN	ELITE WOMEN	MASTERS	SUPER-EX
3-8	$2,000	$1,000	$750	$750
9-16	$3,000	$1,500	$1,000	$1,000
17-24	$4,500	$2,000	$1,500	$1,500
25+	$5,000	$2,500	$2,000	$2,000

To qualify for a year-end plate and award, an Elite Men, Elite Women, Masters or Super-Ex rider must race at least eight (8) Elite Series races, plus the NBL Grands. The best eight (8) scores, plus the NBL Grands will count toward the year-end ranking. Masters and Super-Ex riders may also use Big-A Plus races to qualify.

For more info on the National Bicycle League, you can check em out at www.nbl.org.

BMX mania tells all! ..... weekend update, February 6&7, 2010

GET CHA SELF A HAT DEAL FROM 310 PRO SHOP!

Tons of new things going on at Supercross BMX

It may seem like it has been a minute or two since you have read a Supercross Fluff type press release on all the websites, well it is because we have been too busy to take the time to write up a press release about the cat using the litter box or the dog fetching our slippers and bringing us a Cold No Fear.

So if you want to keep up to date with all the going on's in the Supercross BMX compound, click on over to the new Supercross BMX website at http://www.supercrossbmx.com, there, not only can you read up on all of the cool new Supercross BMX products like our ENVY race frame and the Passion Park/Street/Dirt frame, but you will also be able to catch up on the Daily goings on at the Supercross Compound, Cool new video's feature Bike Checks with the Pro's, How To Video's and more.

Want Frame Specs, they are there, Want to download the new 2010 Supercross Catalog, go ahead, want a cool new desktop pattern for your computer go ahead and grab one, want to find out what your favorite Supercross rider is doing, click on over and read their twitter updates.

And as new product becomes available or something cool happens in the shop you will be the first to know about it. So click on over to Supercrossbmx.com today and see what is going on now. You never know who or what it may be.

TWELVE, From Michal Prokop and Red Bull

TWELVE - From Michal Prokop and Red Bull - Twelve months, twelve short documentaries on a long way to success. Training. Races. Travelling. Life. This is TWELVE - a new project of the mountain biker and BMXer Michal Prokop. Tons of iron, hours in fitness centre and snow and freezing all around. This is the way Michal's year 2010 started, a season dedicated to four-cros...s, in which BMX already starts to come through strongly, with qualification for 2012 Olympic Games. Select To Start The Journey.

today's BMX Racing News ..... Friday, February 5, 2010

Composite Bmx Products Made In the U.S.A.!

The lightest sprockets in BMX without sacrificing one ounce of strength.

They are round, straight and the teeth are fitted to 10 speed chain.

Our tooth configurations have been engineered to be precisely pre worn for race ready use and to minimize the need to readjust the bike in the field.

The advanced tooth design allows the sprocket to grasp the chain earlier and release it earlier giving that extra advantage down the first straight.

Our spoke, cutaway design keeps the sprocket light and retain the natural strength of our material.

Our sprockets are made from our domestic, composite material to ensure that our product is strong and of quality.

Our product is manufactured by riders for riders in the attempt to make the best products.

Composite Bmx because LIGHTER IS FASTER!

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today's BMX Racing News ..... Thursday, February 4, 2010

Alienation BSX

A Big Hit!

The Alienation BSX, short for Bicycle Supercross or some might suggest Backyard Supercross, is a One on One charity event run at the bmxultra.com compound at Pheasant Creek, nestled in the Kinglake ranges 60kms North East of Melbourne, Australia’s CBD. The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation are the primary beneficiary of the event, however we also help raise money for the Kinglake West CFA (Country Fire Authority).

With the event held in January, the peak of the Aussie summer, you would expect great weather, but BSX history has proved you need to be prepared for anything. We thought we had seen it all. When there's rain, normally it would clear mid morning to a beautiful sunny day, everything would dry up the skies would turn blue and everything would be perfect. Normally.

The BSX has become an institution. An event by riders for riders, and the spectators get a whole lot out of it too, not only with the action packed racing on the track but with all the fundraising activities as well.

The event has attracted riders from Canada, New Zealand and all over Australia, including the likes of Sarah Walker, Tanya Bailey, Lauren Reynolds, Ziggy Callan. Sam Willoughby, Luke Madill, Jamie Gray, Michael Robinson, Michael Fenwick, Khalen Young, Glenn Codega, Alex Cameron, 80’s legend Jamie Hales and a whole lot of others. Even professional wrestler Joey Russell Junior came along to race this year.

There have been just 3 winners in the hotly contested Open Men's class over the past four years. Luke Madill took the wins in 2006 and 2007, Josh Callan won in 2008 and Scott Lacey in 2009. All three past champions returned for BSX2010, Luke Madill making a special trip to squeeze BSX in only a couple of days after becoming the Australian 4X champion, yet again.

There were also a bunch of talented young riders who were expected to keep the past champions honest included Kyle Horton, Tom Siinmaa, Levi Collins, Jonathan Hoare, Connor Hunter, Luke Pretlove and Ryan Henderson, just to name a few. An in form Bodi Turner was a dark horse for the event. But each of them would have to make it all the way through eliminations in a record breaking field of 39 riders. Ziggy Callan was the only woman to put on her flat pedals for the day, she loves BSX and decided to take on the guys since there was no class for her..........

Wanna check out the whole story? Visit BMX Ultra Dot Com and check it OUT!

today's BMX Racing News ..... Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Thomas Allier appointed coach

at UCI World Cycling Centre

Former UCI BMX World Champion, Thomas Allier, will join the coaching staff at the UCI World Cycling Centre (WCC) in Aigle, Switzerland, from February 1st.

The 34 year old, French athlete, will be responsible for the WCC’s high level BMX trainees as well as young athletes training for the first Youth Olympic Games, which will take place in Singapore in August. He will also coach a number of less experienced riders who form a “development” group.

Thomas Allier was BMX Junior World Champion in 1994, before taking the World Elite title in 1998 and 2000. He also has five European BMX titles and six French National titles to his name as well as various victories in the United States.

After the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where he reached the quarter finals, Thomas Allier retired from competition to concentrate on coaching. At the WCC he will join the coaches for the other three Olympic cycling disciplines (road, track and mountain bike).

WCC Director Frédéric Magné is delighted to welcome the new member of the coaching team: “We are very fortunate to have him on the team. The athletes will benefit from a former high level athlete who will be able to use his expertise and competition experience to help them develop.”

The high level training BMX course at the WCC will begin on March 15th, bringing together an international group of talented athletes. The main goal of the course will be the UCI BMX World Championships in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, from 29th July to 1st August.

www.uci.ch

New T-Shirts From Alienation BMX!

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Alienation BMX has some new shirts coming out. Should be ready in the next 14days. Check out the all new Alienation website that will be launching in the next day or so to order, or of course, buy them at your local bike shop.

Sizes Med-XL will be available for all the designs/color ways shown above. $19.99. Get it.

FOUNDATION- Black/Blue and Black/Yellow.

TRON- Black/Pink and Black/Blue.

2^nd annual Bizzarro Southeastern Winter Clinic Tour

Bizzarro BMX Inc would like to announce the 2^nd annual Bizzarro Southeastern Winter Clinic Tour, featuring numerous members of the Rennen/Intense Factory Team. Cam Moore, Will Murray, Chris Meaker, Kayla Gaddis, Courtney Applewhite, Rochelle Wooding, Austin Loebe, and London Wilmot will be just some of the instructors that may be at your stop of this year’s tour. Dates are as follows:

· Raleigh, NC at Capital City BMX on Sunday February 14^th. Sign ups and free ride noon to 2pm, clinic from 2 to 4 pm.

· Charlotte, NC at Hornet’s Nest BMX on Monday February 15^th Sign ups and free ride 4:30 to 5:30, clinic 5:30 to 7:30.

· Peachtree City, GA at PTC BMX on Tuesday February 16^th sign ups and free ride 3 to 4:30, clinic 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

· Our last stop will be in Albany, GA at Chehaw BMX on Wednesday February 17^th Sign ups from 5 to 6, clinic from 6 to 8 pm.

We’d also like to take this opportunity to announce the 7^th annual Bizzarro Summer Camp at Bethel Supercross (Bethel, CT), July 19^th to the 22^nd9am to 4 pm daily. Contact the track at (203) 798-6373 for more information.

Bizzarro BMX Inc would like to welcome both “A” pro Alex Anthony and 15x CJ Fisher to the Rennen/Intense Factory Team!

NEW PRODUCT REVIEW FROM BMX MANIA!

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today's BMX Racing News ..... Tuesday, February 2, 2010

AlienationBMX continues support into 2010 with Jeff Upshaw.

Alienation BMX and Jeff Upshaw will continue their relationship into the 2010 racing year.

Coming off a horrible crash that sidelined Jeff for the last quarter of the racing season in 2009, not much has been seen or heard of from Jeff.

“He’s been quietly training and rehabilitating his body back to 100%. Come his first race in March, I think Jeff will prove he has what it takes to be a part of our team” Vice President, Zach Taylor.

Although signing with Alienation is all familiar with Jeff’s sponsorship program, there are some positive changes that have taken affect.

"I’ll be representing Bill Ryan and the good guys over at Supercross BMX by riding their all new Envy frame. The thing is light and amazingly fast."

"Also, Ray Hudson and Fly racing have stepped up big time to make me look pretty damn fresh with Fly Racing gear" says Jeff.

www.alienationbmx.com

BMX Loses International Race Officiating Visionary,

Eddy Posthuma

BMX pioneer in the field of officiating EDDY POSTHUMA, died this past weekend.

Eddie started his international career at the European Challenge Cup events that was organized by his good friend, Gerrit Does, at Slagharen Park in Holland.

According to Gerrit, "He was my closest co-worker and friend during the E.C.C. event as well as during the pilot project of setting up WORLD CUP events for the UCI from 1995 till 1998. We will miss him dearly."

Eddie will not be forgotten since he is a member of the European BMX Hall of Fame and his name is shown on the wall at the BMX Museum in Megen - Holland where ALL European Hall of Fame members are mentioned.

R.I.P. Eddy!

Atomlab announces release of Pimplite Cranks

Caroline Buchanan Meets With

Australian Prime Minister

Chilakill Pro Team Picks Up Vilma Rimsaite & Stephanie Barragan

today's BMX Racing News ..... Monday, February 1, 2010

Strong Season Opening for Formula Europe

Three of the European Formula Factory Team riders were competing in the International Open Indoor in Kortrijk, Belgium. This 2 day BMX event was organised during the Velofolies Bicycle Fair.

Lucie Meerholz dominated the Girls 14 Category: she won both days without tolerating anyone in front of her.

In the Elite Men Edzus Treimanis and Kevin Sprengers looked like the men to beat. They were winning motos and won their semis on both Satuday and Sunday.

The Saturday Main a cracking sound just before the gate dropped messed up the 2 favorites start: Edzus finished in 5th and Kevin had to settle for 7th.

On Sunday’s Main, Kevin took the holeshot but in the first turn got run into and crashed. Edzus who was just behind him got hold up and was held back. Edzus finished in 6th, Kevin in 8th.

A few days later Kevin Sprengers left for 3 week training period in the south of France. On his way there he made a stop in Caen for the Open French Indoor.

Satuday Kevin crashed while leading in the 1/32 final, but Sunday he took revenge and made the podium in the main with a nice 3rd spot.

Formula Europe is supported by: Formula Bicycle Company, EUROBMX.be, Shimano, Ufoplast, Formco, Swatch, SixSixOne, AlienationBmx, BMX.navada.net

Photos by BMXworld.Be

Action Sport Coaching's, Justin Travis Offers Free Clinics

Many of you know that I no longer work in the NBL Office, but I have been up to some great things for BMX.

The first is I formed a non-profit organization call Action Sport Coaching with the intent to support BMX, riders, and tracks through coaching, mentoring and scholarship programs. You can check out our website at http://www.actionsportcoaching.com to what we are all about.

Our first order of business is the often over looked support of our new and younger riders, if we can teach them, coach them and provide mentorship for them they will stay hooked on BMX for much longer, retention is the name of the game!

In my years of coaching clinics on the road for Stile Industries and most recently the NBL Future Stars series I have watched kids grow up and continue to attend clinics and race. I want to be able to extend the ability to more new and young racers all over the country, to do this we want to provide FREE clinics at local tracks around the country.

It only takes a second to click the link and vote http://www.refresheverything.com/bmxclinics

The BMX community has pulled together before and we can pull together now!

Thank you Justin Travis
Action Sport Coaching

JASON CARNE$ ENDS victory drought!

BMX Mania "We're LATE Apology! - I'd like to send a little "Sorry" out to "Racin' Jason Carnes" and the Redline Team, but this story got lost in the In Box Chaos at the BMX Mania World HQ, but it's such cool stuff, I FOR SURE wanted to get it posted to BMX Mania for fans of Mr. Car Nez! Congrats to Jason on his win at the NBL Christmas Classic and making the main event at the ABA Silver Dollar National in Reno, Nevada. Good Job! - Jerry Landrum/BMXmania.com

The NBL Christmas Classic went down in L-ville, KY - and Redline's 6-time No.1 Vet Pro champ Jason Carne$ not only returned to the indoor arena he loves, but he also made it his return to the top rung of the Vet podium - breaking his two year drought, at the very same race where he'd scored his last victory.

Here's Jason's story - which is posted in full on the Redline website:

"For those of us in the BMX race world, every holiday brings a race and Christmas is no exception. The NBL Christmas Classic kicks off on December 26th every year and is one of the great races on the NBL schedule. Historically it has been in Columbus, OH and is usually a challenging, technical track. This year, the race moved to Louisville, KY and had a whole different flavor. The smaller Broadbent Arena provided for a tight, busy track with lots of run-ins (mostly in turns 1 and 3). The turn-out was great with over 200 motos and everyone was pumped to kick off the new 2010 NBL season!

For me, the Christmas Classic ushered in a fresh start with healed-up body parts and a drive to once again be successful in the Vet Pro/Masters class. It's been nearly two years since I have raced pain-free! After a crushed kidney and broken ribs in Jan '08, then ruining my left wrist and right shoulder in Jun '08 (requiring six surgeries and countless hours of rehab), it feels great to be back on the track without grimacing in pain. It will take some time to rebuild the confidence and become a serious contender but I welcome the challenge!

With the rest of the RL crew enjoying the holidays at home or over racing in Australia (enjoy the sun, Denzel), I was holding it down in Kentucky with my Masters running-mate and hometown hero Tommy Board. We had a small pit set-up and were glad to see the hype & excitement over the 2010 Flight bikes still going strong.

The racing went great as Tommy and I went 5th and 4th respectively in Saturdays main. Then Sunday, with the help of an inside lane and some fist turn drama, I managed to sneak by for the big win with Tommy battling for a 4th.

It was two years ago at the Christmas Classic since my last win. I've been waiting all this time for the cards to fall my way and finally it happened. I'll be the first to admit that I was not the fastest guy of the weekend, but as we all know ... anything can happen out there. That's why you pin it hard when the gate drops no matter how you feel! I've lost more than a few races when I felt like I was riding great, and I've won a ton when I was dragging a bit. However it comes, I'LL TAKE IT!" -- Jason Carne$

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today's BMX Racing News ..... Friday, January 29, 2010

BMX MANIA PHOTO OF THE DAY!

Today's BMX Mania POTD is from U.K. video producer/photographer, Corinne Walder. Corinne regularly chronicles World Champ/Olympian, Shanaze Reade and assorted members of the British Cycling BMX National Team. This shot taken in the south of France recently on a training trip, and features Abbie Taylor and Grant Hill in a reflective moment. Wanna see more from Corinne?

Facebook - Corinne Walder Photography - Youtube- CWdirector - Flickr.com - corinnewalder

DK Bicycles Australia sign with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINKS

Team DK Australia has joined forces with ROCKSTAR ENERGY DRINKS for the 2010 – 2011 race season.

The team is pleased to have ROCKSTAR on board as a partner, and look forwarded to continuing to lead the Australian BMX race scene on and off the track,

With the team now on the all new DK PROFESSIONAL Race frame and DK FLASH CRANKS they will defiantly be a force to be reckoned with.

Next major race meet for the riders will be the ACT Titles, so make sure you come and say hi and we may even have some stickers for you.

TEAM RIDERS:

Brock Murray, Ronnie Dugdell, Cherie Simpson, Alex Ulyate, Matt Dunsworth, Lacey Oliver, Ryan Van Vugt, Blake Moore and Mitch Hoad.

www.maxxis.com www.loosekid.com.au www.rockstarenergy.com.au

today's BMX Racing News ..... Thursday, January 28, 2010

Chase Campbell Signs with

Champion Racing /No Fear/ Intense

Chase Campbell - will be racing for the Champion Racing /No Fear/ Intense for 2010.

After some serious injuries we welcome Chase back to BMX racing and the team.

Chase is great asset and hard worker, we are glad to have him on Champion Racing.

Looking forward to seeing Chase on the podium in the A Pro/ Super X class.

Chase will also be representing a new clothing sponsor Reign Fall Designs (www.reignfalldesigns.com).

Special thanks to Jerry at BMX mania for all the support over the years! You’re the best!

Champion Racing Sponsors: No Fear (www.nofear.com), Intense BMX (www.intensebmx.com), T.H.E. (www.the-industries.com), SINZ (www.sinz-racing.com), Outback Steaks (www.outback.com), Supercross (www.supercrossbmx.com).

GHP FRAME SPECIALS!

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Bikeros.cz Web Site Now Available In English

ENGLISH EDITION CZECH BMX WEBPAGE www.bikros.cz

Since the beginning of the New Year, the Czech BMX webpage www.bikros.cz, can be viewed in English.

Now you can visit two language edition www.bikros.cz, English and Czech.

If you have some info about your races, club, team, riders etc., please send it to e-mail: rene.zivny@centrum.

http://www.bikros.cz/

today's BMX Racing News ..... Wednesday, January 27, 2010

ONE/Kenda news round up

ONE KENDA press release

After a short winter the first Indoor race of 2010 took place in Kortrijk, Belgium.

ONE/Kenda’s team was present with 5 riders.

On Saturday Toms Skujins from Latvia took an 8^th place in Elite Men, while Jordy van der Heyden from Holland rode his 2010 ONE to a 3^rd place.

Rowdy van Harsel from Holland won in Boys 16 yo., Chris Christensen from Denmark won Boys

14 yo. and his sister Simone took a 2^nd place in girls 16yo.

On Sunday Toms took 2^nd in Elite Men. Rowdy got 3^rd, Chris took 1^st and Simone 2^nd.

In the US Maliek Byndloss is doing doing GREAT! Maliek won the ABA race in Guthrie, Oklahoma on Saturday in class and both days in Open. In Junior Development Boys he took a 5^th on Saturday and a 2^nd on Sunday. It looks like it's going to be a good year for Maliek.

Roy van den Berg from Holland is preparing for the Worlds in Track Cycling, Aneta Hladikova from Czech Republic will compete in a couple of events in the US, just like Gabriela Diaz from Argentina.

We would like to thanks TVE Sports, VSI Group and UFO for getting everything ready in such a short time.

Special thanks goes out to Yannick Spruyt for helping out Chris Christensen.

Check for the videos here: BMX-VIDEOS.COM

Photos: BMXSPORT.NL and BMXNOW.COM

ONE KENDA is sponsored by:

KENDA, PINCH GEAR, KMC, SHIMANO, BOLLÉ, THE Industries, SINZ, TVE Sport, UFO, THOMSON, ODI, NIKE, F1 ENERGY DRINKS, SAN MARCO

New and Improved BlackCrownBMX.com

Check out www.blackcrownbmx.com.

BlackCrown has just launched a revamped website providing a great location to showcase the best number plates and accessories on the track. We offer a variety of stock plate designs as well as vinyl numbers, velcro plate straps and branded t-shirts. BlackCrown offers custom plate design to make sure you or your team stand out in the crowd. BlackCrown is ran by one of the top shelf dudes in BMX, Rob McAllister.

BlackCrown is a sponsor of Rennen/Intense Factory Team, Morphine Industries Factory Team, and several bike shop teams in the southeast. We have also teamed up with Bizzarro Racing to form the new BlackCrown/Bizzarro team. Look for us at local, state and national races throughout the southeast.

"Morphine Industries is stoked to be running BlackCrown plates for another season. They have once again created a plate for us that embodies our brand. They will continue to add hype to our riders, our team, our sponsors as they are seen on and off the track." Jonathon Reeves, Morphine Industries.

In addition, we have added a team section to the website to highlight the teams we sponsor. Each team section will be a place to get race reports, team news and general nonsense. Be sure to check it our regulatory because we plan fill it up with all kinds of nonsense.

BlackCrown products can be purchased at J&R Bicycles or your better BMX shops and if they don't have them - make them get them. They can also be purchased on the new web site.

today's BMX Racing News ..... Tuesday, January 26, 2010

ABA Sooner Nationals: Go211.Com Webcast Replay

GO211 is replaying both days of the ABA SOONER NATIONALS today (1/26) and tomorrow (1/27) at 2:00 pm (est). Don't miss your chance to watch all the great BMX action from this past weekend's races.

Fans can check out the replay by visiting the ABA SOONER NATIONALS' GO211 Profile. While there, check out On-Demand videos, blogs, news, and photos.

http://www.go211.com/ababmx/abasoonernationals2010

today's BMX Racing News ..... Monday, January 25, 2010

ALIENATION BMX IS GROWING!

Alienation BMX is growing and needs your help.

Alienation’s Rob Morgan is looking for some motivated people all over the country to sell Alienation products to dealers.

With an increasing product line, Alienation is in need of some independent sales reps.

If you or someone you know is passionate about BMX and is looking to make some extra cash, please contact Rob Morgan at rob@alienationbmx.com.

Sales experience is a bonus but BMX knowledge is a must!

NBL TO DONATE UNUSED CLOTHING TO HAITI RELIEF EFFORT

NBL Encourages Local Tracks to Donate Through the Program Also

HILLIARD, OH (Jan. 22, 2010) — In response to the earthquake and subsequent devastation in Haiti, the NBL has gathered over a thousand items of clothing in conjunction with TB Trophies & Awards to donate to the relief effort. While the initial donations of money and emergency supplies are needed, we recognize that clothing will become an issue during their recovery.

The NBL is also asking local tracks to donate any leftover items from previous races or programs. We know our nation is a very giving nation and will open up their closets, but we are only requesting new clothing items for these donations.

If a local track is interested in donating, please contact the NBL at jessmoore@nbl.org and describe the items you have collected. We will direct you where to send the items and reimburse the track for shipping costs.

NBL CEO Gary Aragon says, “The people of Haiti have just experienced a tragedy we are unable to fathom. I had the privilege of working with the Haitian community years ago, and I am greatly affected by the tragedy that has befallen them at this time. There are plenty of organizations accepting monetary donations, so we wanted to provide direct donations of clothing to help the Haitians clothe themselves and their children during their immense rebuilding process. We encourage all our local tracks to join in the effort.”

Barry Nobles Takes The Win In First MTB/4X Race

Barry Nobles, Clayborn BMX Factory Rider takes win at Australian national MTB/four cross round

today's BMX Racing News ..... weekend update, January 23/24, 2010

UK British BMX Team Champions Hook Up With Intense BMX

The current UK British race Team Champions, Route 55 BMX are pleased to announce a new partnership with the multi time award winning bike company Intense BMX and the well established Intense distributors in the UK, Snap Distribution who run things alongside The Source BMX outlet based in East Sussex, England.

After an extremely successful debut season on the UK circuit Route 55 are looking to go from strength to strength in the next 12 months with some big plans in the pipeline surrounding the team and team sponsors but are extremely happy to be teaming up with what is considered to be one of the finest brands in World BMX - Intense and their distributors, Snap Distribution.

With the ethos of the team being progressing riders both on and off the track team managers, Benn Thombs and Kelvin Batey were surprised at how quickly things came together last year both on and off the track with plans for the team being thrown together just weeks before the opening race of the season, but now with the riders signed up and Intense on board things are looking very positive in 2010.

Pete Dylewski over at Intense had this to say about the new partnership "Kelvin Batey was one of the original members of Intense BMX's International sponsorship program and we are glad to have him back on board with us. With him teaming out with our premier UK BMX Distributor, we know its an top knotch program and we are excited for the 2010 season!

It is especially pleasing for Batey and Thombs to be teaming up with their long term friend and Source owner Rich Moore after the 3 of them used to talk about running their own race team when they were younger. " Its a dream come true." said Thombs, "We have put together a team with strength in depth for this year and I fully expect to see them excel even further with the support they will receive from the team and our sponsors. Its great to help these riders achieve their goals and to have a company like Intense and Snap/The Source helping them towards this its a real honour to be part of such a positive project."

The team line up for 2010 is:

Kelvin Batey TM - UK and British Champion Elite Men

Benn Thombs TM - Masters

Jack Hall - UK and British Champion - Junior Men

Grant Hill -British Champion - Junior Men

Dominic Skidmore - National 4 - Junior Men

Jordan Perry - National 5 - 16x

Callum Wing - British number 3 - 14x - debut season on the UK National circuit

Reece Brownson - British Number 2 - 5 time British Champion - 13x

Brooke Shayler - National 9 - 11-12 girls

Lewis Locker - National 7 - 10x

Taylor Johnson - National 6 - 9x

Ryan Brookes - British Champion - 8x

Alex Brookes - UK and British Champion - 7x

Check out BMX Mania for more updates to come in the following weeks on the Intense/Route 55 BMX squad

Morphine Industries Ends ‘09 at NBL President Cup/Christmas Classic

Photos courtesy of Jerry Landrum / BMXmania.com

The Morphine Industries’ crew hit Louisville to end year playin in the dirt and still believing in the fat man in red.

The weekend started with the President’s Cup on Saturday and our 10X – Richie Dey giving an aerial display by hittin’ the Pro set in practice. He backed up the skills with a 1^st place finish in both class and cruiser to double up in Cups and helping Florida once again take home the top spot.

The Christmas Classic hit the track the following two days with the rest of the Morphine rider’s getting in on the fun.

Master - Tim Dinger adding a little style to the track as usual. On Day 1, He took a lane 7 start in the main with getting pimped in turn one, and turned it into a place on the Podum – 3rd place. Day 2, started the same with top finishes in motos and returning to the gate in the main. Making a move for the top spot in turn two, he went low for the pass and got tangled up with a rider. Can’t win them all, that’s race. Tim settled for a 7^th.

Super Xers - Gavin Lubbe / Jason Larev had a great weekend of racing rollin through motos, but a series of mishaps and bad lanes keep them both out of the main.

17/18x – Talbott Cross coming back from a broken wrist, banged bars in one of the toughest classes in BMX to come up short of the main both days.

15X – Damian Cherepko put on a clinic and routed the field with a perfect on both days taking the top podium spot with track to spare. The kid is for real.

10X – Richie Dey coming off a President Cup double-header, raced at the front of the class both days. Day 1, due to a few mishaps, he finished in the fourth spot. Returning for Day 2, Richie stepped it up and took the deuce in the main to finish the weekend.

It looks like next stop for the Morphine Circus will be Lexington, VA and the Florida State Series race in Jacksonville, FL in Mid January. We won’t disappoint.

Morphine Industries would like to thank its Factory Team Sponsors; HARO BIKES (harobikes.com), Fly Racing (www.flyracingbmx.com), Alienation (www.alienationbmx.com), Sinz Racing (www.sinz-racing.com), Rennen (www.rennendesigngroup.com), Tioga (www.tiogausa.com/bmx), Black Crown (BlackCrownBmx.com)

Explore BMX: 2009 AA Pro #1 Randy Stumpfhauser

Check out Tracy Stephens' "Bend BMX Examiner", she's got an active news feature that's full on with tons of cool BMX stuff, like this one from Tracy about Randy Stumpfhauser, the 2010 ABA National #1 AA Pro!

By Tracy Stephens:

One of the biggest battles of the weekend during the recent ABA Grand Nationals in Tulsa was the AA Pro races. Who would win the Grands? Who would come out on top of the point standings?

The final battle of pros was intense as Free Agent's Kyle Bennett, and GHP's Randy Stumpfhauser closed in on the finish line. While KB took home the win for the weekend, the overall points went to fan favorite, Randy (Stumpy) Stumpfhauser, who with that finish, became the 2009 AA Pro of the year.

Always an avid bike rider, his dad used to take him to a track near his house, and he admits he was hooked. He started racing when he was 9, and turned to pro at the ripe old age of 19. Stumpy has held many national titles going back to 1993 and his amateur days. Randy's hails from Sanger, California, and his regular rides are at Airtime BMX in Reedley, California, and FBX in Fresno, CA.

Wanna read more? Wanna check out some cool StumpyPix? Click here to check it all out!

today's BMX Racing News ..... Friday, January 22, 2010

ERMA MILLER NAMED NBL DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND INNOVATIONS

New Position Will Focus On Development of New Programs and Technologies to Further the Sport

HILLIARD, OH (Jan. 19, 2010) — The National Bicycle League announced today that Erma Miller has been named Director of Planning and Innovations. The newly created position will develop and implement new programs and concepts aimed at improving the overall member experience and the sport itself. This R&D position will also fulfill a critical role of the strategic plan to identify and develop new trends in the sport that will be beneficial to the NBL.

CEO Gary Aragon commented: “Erma’s vast experience and expertise provide a valuable well of knowledge that the NBL can draw from to advance our goals and BMX. With a person dedicated to this critical effort, I am certain we will be able to not only be on the cutting edge of the sport, but to take a role in leading BMX into the future.”

Said Erma Miller: “I am excited about all the changes the NBL is making, and the changes yet to come through this new position are definitely going in the right direction to further grow the sport of BMX. Gary Aragon, the NBL's new CEO, most certainly has the BMX passion.”

When asked about the vacancy this promotion creates in the position of the National Field Clerk, Gary Aragon said: “One of the first things the Director of Planning and Innovation will be tasked with is the restructuring of the Clerk functions at our Nationals. Our goal is to develop and train a pool of clerks from within each region who will be hired for each event as staff to carry out the clerk responsibilities. These are people who are already volunteering, and this will give us an opportunity to compensate them for their efforts while extending our staff presence at our national events— in essence, we will have multiple National Field Clerks.”

ABA SOONER NATIONALS LIVE WEBCAST JANUARY 23rd & 24th

GO211 has some great news for all BMX fans. Starting Saturday, January 23rd, GO211 is webcasting the ABA Sooner Nationals LIVE from Guthrie, Oklahoma. The racing action begins at 11:30 am (est). Day 2 of racing starts Sunday at 9:00 am (est).

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Sirius Bicycles / Staats Factory Racing Rocks Aussie Nationals

Results after two rounds of the 2010 Southern Zone Shootout Series as follows:

Kyle Borresen 12th Pro Men, 1st 13-14 Cruiser Harry Mason 2nd 12 Expert, 2nd 11-12 Cruiser Brock Smith 1st 13 Expert	Brock also won the Gauntlet time trial.	Kerrod Connors & Maddie Janssen have not raced yet in the series because both were at XBR Summer Series in NSW.
Liverpool K-Rod - 1st 15 Boys, 8th Semi 14+ (A Pro) Men Maddie - 3rd Championship (Pro) Women	Hawkesbury K-Rod - 3rd 15 Boys, 7th Semi 14+ (A Pro) Men Maddie - 3rd Championship (Pro) Women	Manly-Warringah K-Rod - 2nd 15 Boys, 5th 14+ (A Pro) Men
Macarthur K-Rod - 2nd 15 Boys, 6th 14+ (A Pro) Men Maddie - 3rd Championship (Pro) Women	Castle Hill K-Rod - 1st 15 Boys, 4th 14+ (A Pro) Men Maddie - 8th Championship (Pro) Women	Series Results K-Rod - 1st 15 Boys, 6th 14+ (A Pro) Men Maddie - Missed round 3, did not qualify

Sirius Bicycles / Staats Factory Racing results from the UCI/Probikx/Champbikx rounds 3 & 4, and Nerang Nationals from the Gold Coast of Australia are as follows:

Friday 1st Jan
Kerrod Connors 1st Champbikx 15 Boys
Kyle Borresen 7th Champbikx 14 Boys
Maddison Janssen 1st Champbikx 16 Girls

Saturday 2nd Jan
Kerrod Connors 1st Champbikx 15 Boys
Maddison Janssen 1st Champbikx 16 Girls

Sunday 3rd Jan
Brock Smith 5th Semi 13 Expert
Harry Mason 8th 12 Expert
Kerrod Connors 6th 15 Expert
Kyle Borresen 2nd 14 Expert
Maddison Janssen 6th Semi Pro Women

Congratulations to all team riders for a tremendous result for the first official race for the new team of the New Year.

Thank you also to Jason @ Staats Motocross Bicycles & Troy Lee Designs.

today's BMX Racing News ..... Thursday, January 21, 2010

Tangent is Looking for International Distributors

Tangent Products has been a staple of the International BMX Racing scene for quite some time.

In recent years with the addition of new products and continued quality standards, we now get constant requests for our products from every corner of the world.

Because of this great demand world wide we are looking to expand distribution with established companies in other parts of the world.

If you are interested in distributing Tangent Products please contact Kyle Pucek at kyle@tangentproducts.com

We look forward to hearing from you.

today's BMX Racing News ..... Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Supercross BMX and BMX Legend Cru Jones on Tosh.0!!

For those of you who love watching Daniel Tosh's, Tosh.0 show on Comedy Central you know that he is a HUGE Rad (The Movie) and Cru Jones Fan.

Last year Tosh had Cru ( Bill Allen ) on the show to learn how to jump out of the back of a Pick up Truck.

Well, this year for the second episode of the season Cru Jones is back and this time he brought his Supercross pro Cruiser and his Supercross Factory Jersey with his Rad Racing logo to appear on the Tosh.0 show, today, Jan. 20th at 10:30 PST on Comedy Central.

Cru and Tosh will be putting BMX racing in front of over 2 Million Viewers tonight.

They have been hush hush about what the Skit will be, so tune in tonight and see what Daniel and Cru have up their sleeve.

We have heard that this is only the first of a few times that Cru will be on Tosh.0 this season.

For more information on Supercross BMX please chek out supercrossbmx.com

HUGE Rad Canyon Indoor Fund Raiser For Oblad Family!

Big Rad Canyon Indoor Race Weekend… Bryan Oblad Memorial Fundraiser, Race For Life, Redline Cup Race, Pro-Am… WOW!!!

Rad Canyon Indoor BMX is ready to kick off another weekend of exciting racing January 22^nd through the 24^th. The sponsor of the next event in the winter series is Ken Garff Nissan of Riverdale who is has been a long time and welcomed supporter of BMX racing in Utah. Along with Ken Garff Nissan of Riverdales involvement the weekend will also host a fundraiser for the Bryan Oblad Family, a Race for Life fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and a Redline Cup Qualifier event.

On Saturday and Sunday we will be holding a fundraiser in the memory of Bryan Oblad. Bryan was a loving member of our Utah BMX family who we suddenly lost on January 2^nd 2010. The bicycle industry and local community has gone out of their way and graciously donated an incredible list of prizes to be raffled off for the fundraiser:

· SE Racing PK Ripper Team XXL prototype frame

· SE Racing 1ftx4ft metal tacker sign

· SE Racing 6ftx6ft banner from Interbike (one of a kind!)

· Laminated drawing of PK Ripper Looptail frame drawing

· SE Racing stickers

· DC/PK Ripper shoes

· GT Power Series Expert Complete Bike

· GT Power Series Junior Frame

· GT Power Series Pro XL Frame

· Mongoose Craig Reynolds Pro XL Race Frame (Collectors item!)

· Redline DJ complete bike

· Redline Race Complete Bike

· Specialized Fuse 1 Complete Bike

· Specialized Fuse Grom Complete Bike

· 2 – Giro Remedy Full Face Helmets

· 6 pair of Smith Sun Glasses

· 1 pair of Smith Goggles

· Smith Optics T-Shirt

· Smith Optics Beanie

· Casket BMX stem

· Camelbak Chaos

AND MORE TO COME!!!

The Race for Life event to be held on Saturday is not only a worthwhile cause that supports the research and cure of Leukemia and Lymphoma but is also an opportunity for those who are looking to give BMX racing a try for just a small donation. The Redline Cup Qualifier, to be held on Sunday, is a triple point race that allows ABA registered racers to earn a spot to go compete at the Redline Cup Finals to be held later in the season and make a run at earning a coveted Redline Cup #1 plate. In conjunction with the Redline Cup Qualifier we will hold a Pro-Am race which pit the fastest amateurs in the region against the top local professional racers. It will be an event you won’t want to miss!

We though you should know that Ken Garff Nissan in Riverdale, UT treats the needs of each individual customer with paramount concern. They know that you have high expectations, and as a car dealer they enjoy the challenge of meeting and exceeding those standards each and every time. Allow them to demonstrate our commitment to excellence! Their experienced sales staff is eager to share its knowledge and enthusiasm with you. They encourage you to browse their online inventory, schedule a test drive and investigate financing options. Check out their inventory and dealership information at www.kengarffnissanogden.com or give them a call at 866-320-6674.

Rad Canyon BMX runs one of the country’s most successful and family fun-filled racing programs with events averaging well over 200 racers and are experiencing significant growth at each event. Racers range from beginner to expert and ages 2 to 62 lending to its motto “No one rides the bench”. The organization operates ABA sanctioned BMX races over nine weekends during the winter between the Davis County Legacy Center and the South Jordan Equestrian Center. For more information check out http://www.radcanyonbmx.com/indoor.php and http://www.utahbmx.com/ or contact Ron Melton @ (801)699-9575.

Barry Nobles Reports From

XBR/DK 2010 Australia Coaching

Super Clinic and Summer Series

BMX Mania Editor's Note - Clayborn USA's, Super Pro, Barry Nobles has travelled to Australia for the XBR/DK Summer Clinic and Series and sent in this report from the festivities. Barry had a good two weeks of racing and clinics during his tour and got to race with some of the best BMXers in Australia during that time. Barry's got plans to stay an extra month and hang out with his lady lovely, Caroline Buchanan, master MTB/4X world champ and BMXer extraordinaire. Looks like Barry and Caroline have some fun stuff planned for Barry, it ought to be interesting, so........Check it out.

From Barry Hisself! - Left the states on Dec 31st and arrived in Sydney Jan 2nd. No new years for me.

Had a long 2 weeks in Sydney doing the XBR series (Coaching and racing).

The first week was coaching for 5 hours a day for 3 days.

The second week was 5 days of racing 9th-16th.

I ended the week with 2 crashes 3 podiums and a win.....the Aussies have some loose turns over here.

We also had "team" races during the week.

2 motos of team racing each day.

The teams were XBR, Redline, Crupi, and DK.

The XBR team consisted of Stephanie Barragan, Danny Caluag, Luke Madill, and Myself.

We (XBR) took the team overall win at the end of the week and I also got the racer overall for the series.

Australia has been great and still have another month to go.

My first 4x race is this weekend. (That ought to be interesting!)

If you have 10 minutes of spare time, I have posted a video on my website from the whole XBR series for everyone to check out at www.BarryNobles.com .

Grand Rapids Bicycle Film Festival

THE 3RD ANNUAL GRAND RAPIDS BICYCLE FILM FESTIVAL
(On Facebook too. http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=272973362592&ref=mf or just search Grand Rapids Bicycle Film Festival)

February 13, 2010
Wealthy Theatre
1130 Wealthy Street, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

We're at it again. This time with the support of: The Western Chapter of the Michigan Mountain Bike Association, The Rapid Wheelmen, Grand Rapids BMX. We are running both a matinee and an evening show this year. Feel free to attend one or both shows. Rumor is the Snowcross is happening that day too. Come on over to the West Side for the snow cross, then stay for the Bicycle Film Fest!

MATINEE SHOW: Doors open at 2:30. Movies from 3-5pm. Pre-sale tickets are $5. Day of tickets are $7. The matinee is a BMX themed event in the Koning Micro Theatre.

EVENING SHOW: Doors open at 6:30. Movies from 7-10pm. Pre-sale tickets are $13. Day of tickets are $15. The evening show has movies running in both the main theater (Wege Auditorium) and the Koning Micro Theatre. We have a collection of cycling shorts, documentaries, great cinematography, and a couple local production efforts included.

PRE-SALE TICKETS: Pre-sale tickets can be purchased in person at Wealthy Theatre

or online at: http://www.grcmc.org/index.php?page=events&event_id=2137

DAY OF TICKETS: Day of tickets are available on site before the show.

MOVIE LINE UP: Cycling shorts from around the world.
FatBike Cycling in Anchorage Alaska - http://alaskabikeblog.blogspot.com/2009/07/fat-bike.html)
Into the Thunder Dragon Mountain Unicycling in the Himalayas - http://www.krisholm.com/khu/about/films)
Stompin’ Stu The Story of Legendary BMX racer Stu Thomsen - http://www.stompinstu.com/)
Joe Kid on a Sting Ray The History of BMX - http://www.joekidonastingray.com/)
Plus we have two local submissions. We're giving a nod to the local efforts on this one.

OTHER IMPORTANT STUFF: CASH BAR!!!! Founders IPA on tap. Pizza by the slice from Brickroad Pizza.

Profits go to the benefit the following:

Grand Rapids BMX – www.grbmx.com

Michigan Youth Cycling - http://www.michiganyouthcycling.org

The Midwest Mountain Bike Summit - http://www.midwestmtbsummit.com

and future GR Bicycle Film Festivals.

Sarasota BMX To Host Alice Bixler Scholarship Race

Sarasota BMX will be hosting an Alice Bixler Scholarship Race on Friday, February 5th.

As one of the founding members of Sarasota BMX, Alice has been invaluable in the growth of that track and the Florida BMX racing program.

As the State Commissioner of the Sunshine State BMX Association, she was influential in making Florida the greatest place to race.

This was proven with the President's Cup domination Florida maintained under her leadership.

Now in it's third year, the Alice Bixler Scholarship program has given thousands of dollars to riders seeking to advance their education.

Practice and registration runs from 6:00pm - 7:30pm with the race beginning at 8:00pm. This will be a ribbon race with double Regional points and single State points. Entry fee is $7.00.

Revolution BMX Launches Custom Formula Frames!

The super strong Belgian Team, Revolution BMX has come up with some super cool lookin' frames for the 2010 European Rounds season.

The Formula Nucleus 2010 frames were specially designed for the Revolution BMX Shop Team.

They were designed & painted by Alex Geens.

For more information about the team check : www.bmx-race.be or www.bmxshop.be

Sponsored by : Revolution Bmxshop , Adidas Eyewear , Struyf optiek , Laswerken Gommers , Cyclon onderhoudsmiddelen , TWA consulting , LEVACO intercontinentaal transport , De jongh Ijzerwaren , Formula BMX , EuroBMX , Vishandel Claessens .

NBL OFFERS FREE MEMBERSHIPS FOR DISADVANTAGED AND AT-RISK YOUTH

Qualified youth under 18 will receive free NBL memberships

HILLIARD, OH (Jan. 19, 2010) — Any youth 18 and under whose family income is at or below the poverty level for their community, or who are in any State custodial care can access a membership in the NBL free of charge.

Riders can provide a copy of the previous year's tax return or a copy of the custodial care from their State Family and Children’s Services Department for eligibility in the program.

Track directors and operators can contact the NBL for assistance with locating the poverty level information for their community.

This program will apply to both new and renewal applications.

NBL CEO Gary Aragon says, "The NBL is more than BMX racing — it's about families and their communities, and this program is in keeping with that focus. As a foster parent, I understand some of the challenges at-risk youth face, and access to sports is one challenge the NBL can help overcome."

today's BMX Racing News ..... Tuesday, January 18, 2010

Alienation BMX and Kovachi link up for another year

Official Alienation BMX News Release:

In an effort to keep our customers’ happy with great product service, Alienation BMX has again partnered with the very popular Kovachi Wheels to vend and offer technical support at a large number of the BMX race events in America.

Kovachi Wheels offers second to none wheel service.

Most experience racers know Kovachi for their amazing wheel building techniques.

Aligning Alienation along side of such an established wheel technician only benefits the Alienation Brand.

Feel free to stop by the Kovachi wheels tent at a BMX race near you to view all that Alienation BMX offers.

Rennen/Intense Frenzied Team Comp At NBL Christmas Classic

“Return of old faces, in new places, Rennen/Intense dominates the NBL Christmas Classic”

Louisville, KY December 26^th to the 29^th with a handful of our top riders still feeling the hangover of the ABA Grands and deciding to sit this one out, Rennen/Intense still managed to patch together a powerful team for the NBL’s annual Christmas event. National event Day 1 proved that last years pair of 94’s were no fluke in Lexington, as we again brought down the house with a 94 for our FIFTH straight NBL team victory to start the 2010 season. Day 2 turned into slug fest, and three of our major team sheet riders were involved in main event “adventures”. Thus our win streak came to an abrupt end. Here’s how your favorite team rider did at this event:

Austin Loebe: Still not quite 100% from his NBL Grands mishap, Austin continues to show the skill and power that will make him a top pro someday. Day 1 saw him capture the 16x main event victory, while Day 2 saw him try for the “all or nothing” move in the last turn, coming away with nothing.

Nick St. Lawrence: It’s been far too long since Nick has been a player on our team sheets and the 09 Classic marked his return to active team racing. Don’t look for him at every team event, but his presence will be felt all season long when “life” is not in the way of BMX. Nick was the veteran in the 19-25 expert class in Louisville, but was able to pick up the win on Day 1. Leading again on Day 2 he was “hung out to dry” in turn one on the tight indoor track.

Erik Meyer: Returned from a year layoff on the national scene and immediately made his presence known, doubling both 10x and 10 cruiser for the event. Look for Erik to be full time this year and a major contender for both sanction’s titles.

Rob McAllister: Found his way to the podium in both days national events in 40-44 cruiser.

Chris Meaker: Sneaker managed to hold off his team manager on the track all weekend long, picking up a pair of thirds in 36-40x.

Susie Levan: Put her #1 plate on display all weekend in her hometown of Louisville, two perfects in 35-39 ladies cruiser.

Rochelle Wooding: Dominated the 13 girls class, snowboarding must be a great form of training!

Victor Behm: Victor is a big boy, hard to miss out on the track. He reminds many of our long time team riders of a young Walter Dunn (former NBL national champ), just learning how to use his newfound size and power. After doubling at the Presidents Cup for his home state of New Jersey, he was a factor in all four 15x and cruiser mains.

Shayne Robinson: Our ageless superwoman once again gave notice to the 45 and over woman’s cruiser class that the title goes through Peachtree City, GA! She never lost a lap in all three events.

Max Egdorf: 17-18 expert is full of heavy hitters right now, and Max put his Intense Podium on the podium with a 2^nd on Day 1. Max has had some much-needed business to take of before he moves on to the 19-25 expert class this month, and on Day 2 that was business was handled.

Next up for the team is an NBL event in Lexington, VA, followed by the ABA Oldsmar National with a week full of local track clinics leading up to the Florida event. Look for a Bizzarro Racing clinic featuring many of the Rennen/Intense factory team riders at a Southeastern track near you in February. We’ll be visiting Hornet’s Nest on Monday 2/15, Peachtree City on Tuesday 2/16 and Albany, GA on Wednesday 2/17. Look for more dates to be added soon.

Cyclecraft Launches Hot Frame Sale!

Schanewolf Takes Top Honors on Sat & Sunday at The Blue Ridge Nationals!

This year Team Schanewolf hit the Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia for the Blue Ridge Nationals with something to prove.

Having a full selection of riders making the trip, the crew was pumped for the 2^nd race of the 2009/2010 NBL season.

Schanewolf Bagged top honors snagging wins on both days of competition in the Team NBL division.

The crew is pumped & looking forward to our next team race at the Southern Charm Nationals in McDonough, GA.

We encourage everyone to stop by our pit and say hi.

Team Schanewolf would like to thank our sponsors: Ray Hudson & FLY Racing, Gus Lanzilotta with Profile & Judd Ciancio with Hyper Bicycles.

Please stop by these great companies & let them know the Schanewolf crew sent you!

Shawn Pischke/Team Manager - Schanewolf.racing@gmail.com

today's BMX Racing News ..... Monday, January 17, 2010

NBL ADDS ELITE RACES TO 2010 SCHEDULE

The NBL has added four (4) Elite Series races to the 2010 schedule.

The Gator Nationals in Tampa, FL; Dixieland Nationals in Lexington, SC; and the Constitution Classic in Trumbull, CT are now all Elite Series races.

The West Last Chance Qualifier in Prunedale, CA is also an Elite race on August 15.

Also on August 15, there will be Last Chance Qualifiers in Bethel, CT; Indianapolis, IN; and Peachtree City, GA.

For the full National schedule, please click here.

Supercross BMX is proud to announce a new Member to the Factory Race Team!

Official at the 2010 ABA Reno 1 Silver Dollar Nationals last weekend was the addition of the 2009 ABA #7 Amateur and 17/18x Nag 4 Rider and all around stylish kid, Jeremy Rommel to the Supercross BMX Factory team.

Jeremy has been a friend of Supercross for years and is a local at our Apple Valley BMX Moto park.

With Jeremy's style and speed he was the perfect addition to the Supercross Factory Team. Jeremy is racing his 2010 Supercross ENVY, outfitted with Pro LT Forks, Sinner 2 Cranks, Pro LT Bars, Racerhead FL stem and the new Supercross Pivotal Pro Saddle along with all of our other Supercross parts.

And when Jeremy isn't at the race track you can find him shredding the parks and his trails on his Supercross Passion.

Expect to see Jeremy featured in our weekly webedits on Supercrossbmx.com and at all ABA and UCI nationals near you.

For more information on Supercross BMX, it's products and it's team, please visit supercrossbmx.com.

Formula Bicycle Company ABA Silver Dollar National Race Report

		Formula had a pretty good showing at the ABA Grands in Tulsa for 2009 and started off 2010 by attending the Silver Dollar Nationals in Reno, NV. The ABA changed the way the arena was set up this year, which had us change the way we normally set up our pit area. This actually worked out well because we set up along the rail directly above the start gate which gave us a great view of each gate start and the entire track. Although Deak Brown and Lee Lewis will be travelling with Answer/Supercamp in 2010, and wearing their colors the rest of the year, Deak and Lee chose to ride for Formula/Fly in the first race of the year at Reno bringing home a 1st and 2nd on Sunday. We wish Deak and Lee the best of luck.
Lee Lewis made his first appearance as an A-Pro and battled hard all weekend being in the top 3 in all his motos, quarters and semis. Saturday in the main Lee was on his way to making the podium when he made a slight mistake in the main, on the first straight, which cost him his podium shot but he came back for a 6th. Sunday, the same, top 3 in all his motos, quarters and semi and then in a heated race in the main a crash in the first turn left Deak in first, Jacob Peebles in second and Lee in third. The race continued that way until the last turn when Peebles went high, Lee cut under him with a slight bump and Lee ended up taking over second and finishing the same way with Deak as the winner.
		Shelby Stacy was running well over the weekend competing in both USAC Jr. Girls Division and 15 Girls. Saturday Shelby ended up with a 2nd in USAC Jr. Division Girls and a 3rd in 15 girls. Sunday Shelby scored a 5th in USAC Jr. Division Girls and a 2nd in 15 girls.
Kris Mulhause (19-27X) made the main on Saturday, while fighting for the hole shot a bad crash took him down and put him in the hospital. There is a chance he may lose his spleen.
Emily Harris (9 Girls) had another great race weekend representing Formula with a 2nd on Saturday and a 2nd on Sunday.	Cody Tippitt (6X) had a tough weekend with a crash on Saturday ending up in 7th but brought home a podium 3rd on Sunday.		Tyler Ayon (13 Novice) raced his first 13 race in Reno and managed to pull off a 3rd on Saturday after crashing in practice hurting his wrist and a few fingers, and getting a flat tire in the first straight of the main and peddling the flat tire to the finish line for the 3rd. Sunday he turned in another 3rd.

ABA BMX Awards Amazing

Helmets and Jackets to

National Age Group Champions

Last weekend at ABA’s season opener in Reno, NV the ABA awarded amazing prizes for the top ten ranked riders from each 2009 National Age Group (NAG) category.

ABA presented 60 custom THE #1 helmets to all 2009 NAG Champions and 600 custom Hot Shoppe designed jackets to the NAG top ten riders.

This is the second year ABA and THE have partnered to recognize the NAG Champions with custom helmets and the first time in ABA history, ABA awarded all the Top 10 (NAG) riders with a custom Hot Shoppe designed jacket!

The NAG jacket awards were a direct request of the membership after a recent program change.

The riders have asked for this and the ABA BMX team listened!

ABA Chief Operating Officer, John David, had this to say about the new awards, “This is such a great example of ABA understanding the needs and wants of our customers. We understand that by providing world class awards, the riders will truly have something to strive for. Simply put true measure of success was seeing the smiles of the hundreds of riders who received the awards. It was awesome!”

ABA BMX would like to thank all the 2009 National Series sponsors: Dan’s Comp (www.danscomp.com ) Redline Bicycles-(www.redlinebicycles.com ) FLY Racing-(www.flyracingbmx.com ) Intense BMX-(www.intensebmx.com ) T.H.E. (www.bmxthe.com ) Tangent-(www.tangentproducts.com ) GO211.com (www.go211.com ) Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex (www.disneysports.com )

About the American Bicycle Association: ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona is “The Sanctioning Body of BMX”©. The ABA organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, nationwide and Canada. With 60,000 active members, 274 racing facilities and a 27 event national race schedule, ABA is the largest promoter of action sports.

TEAM UP !

Give a Day of Volunteer Service in 2010,

Get a Day of Disney Theme Park Fun – Free!

Tampa BMX Hopes to Inspire Hundreds of Volunteers

On Sept. 29, 2009 Disney Parks announced a new program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” Disney and Tampa BMX hopes to inspire families to volunteer at Tampa BMX (a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization) during 2010 through this first of its kind program. One million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organization will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park.

While the “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” program officially kicked off January 1^st, right now potential volunteers can learn more about the program and how to get their free one-day admission to a Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme park by visiting www.DisneyParks.com . The Board of Directors of Tampa BMX are putting the final touches on the program and will be unveiling volunteer opportunities in the next few weeks. Opportunities will include race assistance, practice assistance, track maintenance, bike maintenance, equipment maintenance and more!

Stay tuned and check our website ( www.TampaBMX.com )in the coming weeks for more information…

today's BMX Racing News ..... Friday, January 15, 2010

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Intense BMX Sez.....Tweet Pete Or Facebook Toby!

Intense BMX is busy getting their game on with Twitter and Facebook.

Both accounts are active and if you're a fan, check em out on Twitter @IntenseBMX and @SINZracing AND just search Intense BMX on Facebook

You will want to keep up with what's going on at Intense BMX, THE, Intense Tyre Systems, and SINZ all you need to do is to sign up to tweet em on Twitter and follow em on Facebook!

3-D to be featured in ESPN Rise Magazine

Official 3-D News Release

Following the success of the 2008 Olympic Games many have wondered when the sport of BMX would begin to receive MAINSTREAM SPORTS MEDIA ATTENTION.

BMX was one of the most watched live and revisited events on the NBC website but had yet to begin to be reported on or given attention by the big boys of the mainstream US Sports Media-well the wait may be over.

This fast paced, action packed sport with more than it's fair share of spectacular crashes will receive a major boost as one of it's rising superstars will be featured in the March issue of ESPN Rise-The Magazine.

This ESPN Magazine reaches nearly 2 million monthly readers and has features such rising stars as LeBron James and Dwight Howard of the US NBA, Star NFL running back Adrian Peterson, Candace Parker of the WNBA, NHL Star Sidney Crosby, Olympians Michael Phelps and Allyson Felix and X-Games icons Shaun White and Hannah Teter this magazine has been the leader in introduction the next generation of sports stars in the US and the world.

In March 2010 US PRO BMX Champion Dominique Daniels known as "3-D" will be featured.

She has amassed quite a resume with Amateur World Titles, US Amateur Titles, USA Cycling Titles in both Junior and Elite categories, The Women's Pro Title for The National Bike League and 2 Time American Bicycle Association Pro Champion (considered by many the most difficult BMX title in the world to win) and all this was accomplished by her 17th birthday.

With her sights set on 2012, Dominique has begun training for Road, Track (Velodrom) and Mountain Bike trying to qualify in multiple cycling disciplines which could possibly change the sport forever.

For now, this Mesquite High School Senior, plans to train and compete in major events throughout 2010, If ESPN's track record continues, we will see a lot more of her as she leads BMX into the light of MAINSTREAM SPORTS AND SPORTS CENTER.

ABA SILVER DOLLAR NATIONALS DVDs NOW ON SALE

Watch and enjoy the ABA Silver Dollar Nationals over and over again with GO211's race DVDs. These great gifts are available for purchase at the GO211 Store. Prices range from $10.00 to $15.00 and vary according to race.

Check out the list of available races:

Day 1: All separate DVDS
Main Events
Semi Finals
Quarter Finals
Motos Rd 2
Motos Rd 1

Day 2: All separate DVDS
Main Events
Semi Finals
Quarter Finals
Motos Rd 1
Motos Rd 2

www.go211.com/ababmx/store

Besancon, France Club To Host Euro Rounds

You will find enclosed the internet link of the new official Internet site of the BMX European championship that will take place in Besancon France on April the 3^rd and 4^th.

While visiting this site, you will have the opportunity to get precious information for you to organize your trip : housings, access map, Team renting areas, BMX shop area reservation form.

This site will be updated daily.

Have a great visit and see you soon in Besancon.

http://bmxeuropebesancon.free.fr

TIOGA POWERS AHEAD WITH THE POWERBAND

Los Angeles, CA – Tioga’s relentless determination to develop the fastest race tires available results in the PowerBand - a front specific tire designed to fully capitalize on the well groomed surfaces of today’s race tracks.

The PowerBand shares many of the same design elements with the famed PowerBlock but with extra emphasis on reducing drag and minimizing rotational weight which are more critical to a front tire. The fast rolling aspect of the PowerBand is obvious. Harder to see is the improved stability made possible by a combination of the tire’s profile and the width of its center tread band. Such unique design principles let Tioga engineers adopt a smaller width casing for substantial weight savings, while at the same time enhancing all the important functionalities of a front tire. The result is a 1.85” PowerBand with performance gains shattering that of wider, heavier tires.

A true difference maker that during testing, Tioga rider Donny Robinson proclaimed the PowerBand “The best front tire I’ve ever ridden” while John ‘The Jackal’ Purse stated “The tire is awesome. It felt very secure in turns and I increased speed in 50 yard sprints.” Similar glowing feedbacks from select members of Redline Factory, GHP Factory, SE Racing and Morphine Industries reinforces that for racing on hardpacked, well maintained tracks, the PowerBand is the ultimate choice up front, and when paired with the PowerBlock, this “Power Series” is the fastest tire combo ever released by Tioga.

The PowerBand will be available in February 2010 in one size with either standard or S-Spec trim, as below.

PowerBand 20x1.85” PowerBand 20x1.85” S-Spec

60 TPI Casing 120 TPI Cylex Casing

UTC Rubber Compound UTC Rubber Compound

Steel Bead Folding Bead

345g; 12.17oz. 270g; 9.52 oz.

For more information, please visit www.tiogausa.com/BMX

About Tioga: With over 30 years in the cycling industry focusing on function with style, Tioga has created numerous industry advancing components from the Comp-III BMX racing tire to the industry standardization of the 1-1/8” steering system. Tioga’s new generation of stylish components are functionally designed to accommodate serious athletes, and to reflect their commitment to the sport.

FELT BECOMES OFFICIAL BIKE OF UCI WORLD CYCLING CENTRE

120 Felt frames supplied to Swiss facility to help develop the sport globally and support Olympic hopefuls

"We’re pleased to be a sponsor of this incredible facility and the athletes who train there,” said Felt President Bill Duehring. “We’re especially proud to support those athletes from developing nations that might not have the resources or elite level of support to help them chase their Olympic dreams.”

Located in the Swiss Alps and surrounded by roads and trails that are ideal for road and mountain bike training, the World Cycling Centre was created to help develop the sport globally. To that end, WCC coaches identify riders from countries that lack fully funded national teams and invite them to live in Aigle to train at the WCC. In 2009, more than 83 riders from 38 different countries benefited from the WCC facilities. Since opening, the WCC has hosted 717 athletes from 113 countries.

UCI President Pat McQuaid expressed appreciation for the sponsorship. “The World Cycling Centre is delighted with this new partnership, which will benefit promising young riders in all the disciplines promoted at the WCC,” he said. “The UCI’s training and coaching center would simply not be able to fulfill its missions without the support of all its partners, and one of the most important of these is Felt.”

Athletes who have trained at the WCC range from Olympic champions to unknown riders with untapped potential. American Sarah Hammer, a two-time world champion who is sponsored by Felt, currently lives in Aigle and trains at the WCC.

The WCC facilities include an indoor 200-meter velodrome, an Olympic-style BMX course and a fully equipped gymnasium. In addition to training athletes, there are coaching programs as well. In some cases, a coach is invited along with an athlete so that, together, they can take what they learn back to their home country. Beyond that, the WCC also recently introduced programs aimed at training team directors. It’s all part of the mission to improve cycling opportunities all around the world.

Felt’s sponsorship of the WCC began January 1, 2010 and continues through December 31, 2012.

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About Felt Bicycles - Felt Bicycles is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of its own proprietary premium quality bicycles, framesets, components and accessories. The company’s U.S. office is in Irvine, California, and its European office is in Edewecht, Germany. Felt Bicycles is an internationally recognized brand with bicycles and products sold in more than 30 countries worldwide. Athletes on Felt products have won numerous events including World Championships, Olympic Games, ESPN X-Games and other major national and international competitions. For more information on Felt Bicycles call (949) 452-9050 in the U.S. or (49) 4405-928015 in Europe, or visit Felt online at www.feltbmx.com.

About the UCI - The International Cycling Union (UCI), founded in 1900 and headquartered in Aigle, Switzerland, is the Olympic International Federation of Cycling. It is the association of 175 National Federations. The UCI is the liaison between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the National Cycling Federations, managing rules, rankings and calendars for all cycling disciplines, and organizing the World Championships for all disciplines.

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