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by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.com
Some times when I am doing a product review I will find a
product that I simply cannot fault. The
Supercross Blue Streak tires are one of those products, click
here to find out why we found them to be so good.
Intense BMX press release
For the 2nd consecutive year, Intense BMX has been named the bike
of the year by the racers of the American Bicycle Association.
Intense BMX is proud to have achieved and given such an honor
by the BMX racers of the ABA.
2006 has been a big year for Intense BMX. From the Sabot frame taking many racers to national and world titles, the addition of the new complete line of Intense BMX race ready bikes, and the introduction of the all new 2007 Podium frame line (available 2/07), Intense BMX has been the leader in BMX. We would like to thank all of our loyal fans who voted for us and helped us win back to back Bike of the year titles. We would also like to thank all of our sponsored riders and teams who have played a huge role in helping us to get where we are in BMX today. Intense has some big plans for 2007 and beyond, so be ready for BMX to get even better!
For information on Intense BMX line of complete bikes, Sabot and Podium frame geometry, the line of the Intense Tire Systems, or any other scoop on INTENSE BMX, please check out www.intensebmx.com
Intense BMX and Intense Tire System are proud to be associated with the finest Bicycle dealers’ world wide. Intense BMX Products are a division of VSI Products. – www.vsiproducts.com
by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.com
Pro Women
There were 9 riders in the combined pro women's class. It was
Donna Tiananga from Lake Macquarie in NSW that would miss out
on the main. The final looked like it would come down to Ziggy
Callan and Grace Ireland. But when the gate dropped it was Callan
with the Old Schooler Caroline Sabotka in close second, Ireland
was in third and Ashleigh Cragg from ACT in four. Unfortunatly
for Sabotka a couple of small mistakes and a little fatigue allowed
both Ireland and Cragg to get by towards the end.
Final Results
1. Ziggy Callan
2. Grace Ireland
3. Ashleigh Cragg
4. Caroline Sabotka
5. Katrina Durso
6. Sherie Wood
7. Joanne Kelly
8. Erin Butler
A Pro Men
With 27 riders in the A Pro Men's field racing was going to be
tough and when it came to the semi final there were a few surprises.
Galea looked a real threat for the final but when he chose not
to jump the big doubles in his semi it was too hard for him to
make up ground. Aaron Wheatland, also a threat, was also riding
well in his semi and looked it be in the main comfortably but
crashed out on the second corner. Benn Ross had a heavy fall in
qualifying that appeared to have taken it's toll on his body,
he could only manage a 5th in his semi. The number 1 qualifyer
for the semis, Matt Dunsworth, also could only manage a 5th in
his semi. While all these guys were having bad luck Jhy Denholm
was cashing in. He was very comfortable jumping the big doubles
at Knox, where he lacks in power he makes up for in strength,
he'll be a rider to look out for in the near future.
In the main it was all Michael Chasteauneuf, Jordan Morgan stuck
with him to the line but not had to settle for second. Peter Trenwith,
Connor Hunter and Tom Siinmaa were fighting for the final podium
spot, but Siinmaa washed out on the second corner. Trenwith finished
in third and Hunter in fourth.
Final Results
1. Michael Chasteauneuf
2. Jordan Morgan
3. Peter Trenwith
4. Connor Hunter
5. Shaun Cuthbert
6. Andrew Toth
7. Jhy Denholm
8. Tom Siinmaa
More on the state titles tomorrow.
by Tracey Coles - Secretary - Northern Park BMX Club
We will have gate practice as normal every Wednesday night
from 6.00pm. There will be 2 dates we will not run them –
27/12/06 and 3/1/07.
Also on Wednesday 13 December we are going to have a Christmas Family BBQ down at the track. All members and their families are welcome. The club will supply the snags and bread - we just ask that members bring their own drinks. Non members are welcome but there will be a small fee to join in the celebrations. Hope to see you there.
The track is located at Sycamore Reserve, Sycamore Street, Mill Park, Victoria.
by Denise Siinmaa - Victorian Championships Race Director
2006
This years Victorian State Titles was another stepping stone in
bringing BMX back into the High Prestige event that competing
in that it was when we first started and rode at Bellarine in
1999.
Firstly I would like to thank the the EMG for their support and
freedom to organise this years event.
Without their support and confidence it would not have been possible.
The team of people that worked on the event from Di Lacey, Lyndon
Downing and also Pete Tuckerman in the registration and scoring
area is nothing short of perfect. In the way they deal with any
issue and also the way they deal with the riders.
To John McNeill the man who has trust in people to do their job
THANK YOU.
To all the team leaders,
Andrew Stocks -Staging
Steve Hunter- Starting
John McNeill -Berms
Di Lacey -Scoring and Administration
John Grigg-Finish line
Brian Lacey- Scrutineering
Ronnie Gyers-Track Maintenance.
Commentator- John Sturzaker ( You are a legend !)
Most of all to ALL the clubs from Victoria that worked tirelessly
all weekend to make a great event.
Also to the interstate visitors that gave of their time to work.
THANK YOU.
To the riders for your respect and conversations you guys are
the best, your sportsmanship was fantastic, you are all winners.
Lastly to the Knox BMX Club, especially to the core group that
made this event one that has been known as, Professional Friendly
and Most Well Organised THANK YOU.
Most importantly thank you to my husband for his support.
Thank you once again it has been my pleasure to work with you
all please take this as my personal THANK YOU.
Double A Marketing press release
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.
Things started off well for Randy on Friday night, as the ABA
had made the Pro spectacular a Pr points race. Randy won every
lap of the night up to the main event. As the gate dropped, Stumpy
took the lead and was flying but a slight bobble in the rhythm
section caused him to leave a space open, and Bubba Harris took
it, as well as the lead. Randy finished up 2nd for the night,
but gained a lot of needed points. On Saturday and Sunday, Randy
was once again flawless in his qualifying races. As the main event
took to the first of 3 rounds, once again Randy was the most dominant
Pro, as he took the first main event win. In the 2nd main, Randy
once again took the early lead, but was passed by Bubba in the
Pro section and came close, but finished 2nd. When the 3rd main
loaded up, Stumpy got ready and just exploded out of the gate,
with an incredible lead going into the first turn. No one came
close to Randy, as he took the 3rd main win, as well as the overall
for the day. This win put Randy into #2 overall for the season,
making this his best ABA Pro season to date. Randy's sponsors
include GT Bicycles, Kenda, ODI, Tangent, Sun Rims, Bombshell,
Fly Racing, Powerbar, CTI Knee Braces, OGIO, SDG, SRAM, Easton,
S & M Bars, DC Shoes, Cyto Sport, and BMXpros.com.
Cristian Becerine just returned to America from
his big win at the South American Games. Cristian was a bit jet
lagged, but you would have never have known it, as on Friday night
at the Pro Spectacular, he finished up 4th. Come Saturday and
Sunday, Cristian was flying and looking to be one of the favorites.
His incredible speed down the first strait away was turning heads
and giving the other Pros fits. When the AA Pro finals started,
Cristian was out front and one of the few riders to get close
to Randy and Bubba, as he finished up 3rd for the day. Cristian's
Sponsors include: Free Agent, Answer, Kenda, THE Products, Oakley,
Sun Ringle, Shimano, Powerbar, BMXpros.com, OGIO, Cyto Sport,
and Thomson Seat Posts.
Double A Marketing proudly represents Cristian Becerine, Kyle
Bennett, Dale Holmes, Brandon Meadows, and Randy Stumpfhauser.
Look for new riders to be added on for 2007. For more information
on any of the riders, or on Double A Marketing, visit www.BMXpros.com
by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.com
It was my 24th consecutive Victorian Championships event.
It was far from the biggest, but for me the 2006 Victorian State
Championships will certainly be remembered as the friendliest.
Riders from all over Australia gathered at Knox to take on Victoria's
finest. The posters that BMX Victoria had put together and the
hype from the various websites pulled a lot of old faces back
to have a look at the titles. There was even a visitor from Singapore,
Azman Omar who was having a ball catching up with all the VintageBMX.com
family.
AA Pro
Tony Harvey had announced earlier in the week that he would go
into retirement after the event, and although this made him the
sentimental favourite, he had some fierce competition in Ben Price
and South Australian Brian Kirkham, not to mention the rest of
the AA Pro field. Although Harvey qualified second overall for
the main it was Brian Kirkham who was the odds on favourite. Scott
Lacey and Jonathan Hoare both narrowly missed out on the main
when Chris Westwood finished up with a first place in his final
round that put in in the final qualifying spot. Josh Callan also
rode well to make a tough main at his first AA appearance. Also
in the final field were Ash McCutcheon, Luke Pretlove and Levi
Collins.
When the gate dropped in the main it was Kirkham who had the early
lead with Price and McCutcheon hot on his tail. Harvey was around
mid field and it would take a miraculous ride for him to win from
there, but by then end of the first straight he had made up a
lot of ground and was in third he commenced his charge passing
the powerful Price on the second straight. Kirkham seemed to have
a handy lead at that point and looked to have the bike in cruise
control. Harvey was focused as he pulled out of the second corner
he showed the crowd an amazing example of where determination,
knowledge, power, skill and a never say die attitude can get you.
He gained an extra length on the third straight and caught Kirkham
napping around the final corner, gave him a clean and very calculated
bump that was enough for Kirkham to lose speed and allow Harvey
to power his way to another win. It was an inspiring ride that
the spectators will be talking about for a very long time. Kirkham
hung on for second with Price in the three sport and McCutcheon
in four. It was Pretlove in five, then Collins Callan and Westwood.
HRV then went on to do a lap of honour to a standing ovation being
congratulated along the way by the likes of former AA pro Danny
Galea, fellow coach Trevor Stamford and his good mate Ben Price.
Once that was over he was on the mic giving a heart felt speech
talking about his retirement and then signing posters for the
kids. To top that off in true Harvey style Tony decided to walk
up and over the van that the SE backdrop was hanging from instead
of around like all the others. Tony was a true asset to the sport,
a real champion, and a great personality he will be missed by
all.
More about the Victorian Championships tomorrow.
Advance Traders press release
Advance Traders in conjunction with Redman Bikes & Answer
BMX is pleased to announce & welcome Steven Janssen as the
first Australian Pro Team Rider. Steve is a based in Nerang Qld
and will start the 2007 Season this weekend in Perth on his new
Redman.
For 20 years now the Redman Factory has been synonymous with BMX racing and winning throughout the USA. It's a heritage of racing and a legacy of winning that together has made the Redman Factory & Redman Bikes... A Fierce American Original!
20 Years of Championship Bicycle Motocross - 3 x ABA World Champion & 2 x ABA National 1# Factory BMX Team.
For further information on Redman Bikes go to www.redmanbikes.com
by bmxultra.com
More photos from day 2 of racing at the Victorian State Championships,
including semi finals and finals. click
here to check them out.
And if you are wondering who won;
AA Pro
Tony Harvey
Pro Women
Ziggy Callan
A Pro
Michael Chasteauneuf
Female BMX Cyclist of the Year
Renee Junga (Brisbane) - Junga topped the UCI Continental
rankings for 2006 and reached the semi finals at the World Championships.
She is Australia's top ranked female on the World Standings in
sixth position. Junga received a standing ovation at her first
public appearance since the crash at the Mountain bike World Championships
which have left her paralysed.
Male BMX Cyclist of the Year
Kamakazi (Brisbane) - The Australian Champion, Kamakazi
is the top ranked rider in the UCI Continental standings and is
ranked number four in the world. He was a semi finalists at the
World Championships in Brazil.
Sportscover Junior Male BMX Cyclist of the Year
Todd Pascoe (Townsville) - Pascoe's performances saw
him finish on top of the UCI Continental rankings and make the
quarter-finals at the World Championships.
Sportscover Junior Female BMX Cyclist of the Year
Melissa Mankowski (Perth/Sydney) - Mankowski was a finalist
in the Junior Championship Class at the World Championships where
she finished fourth. She also topped the UCI Continental rankings
and claimed the gold medal at the National Championships.
by bmxultra.com
We managed to get some photos from todays racing at the Victorian
State Championships, click
here to check them out.
BMX South Queensland press release
BMX South Qld is once again proud to announce it's continued partnership
with long time South Qld Shootout Series supporter, DK & Advance
Traders.
DK
& Advance Traders have once again secured naming rights to
the BMX-SQ Shootout Series 2007. The continued support of this
event allows for many initiatives to be undertaken, for the most
part, Rider support across all levels within the sport, as well
as support for Coaching, Officials, and much more.
Please check out the following site for many products offered by DK & Advance Traders; www.advancetraders.com.au
Co-Sponsor BMXtronic are also back again for the second year, after an extremely successful partnership throughout the 2006 ShootOut Series. The now famous Sth Qld BMXtronic Gauntlet Competition will be conducted again at each round of the 2007 ShootOut Series. We he hope to raise the money stakes this year for the competition, offering first to third prize money, as the Big Guns take to the BMXtronic gate & Timing System - hole-shot heaven.... for cash...!!!
Please check out the 2006 BMX-SQ shootout Series pictures of the BMXtronic gauntlet competition at http://southqld.bmxa.com.au
Click on the buttons for each round of this years events (6). All picture are free to download for personal use, but please do so soon, as all will be deleted once the 2007 series begins.
See you all at the six rounds of the BMX-South Qld Shootout Series.
PS- BMX South Qld would like thank all those who support the recent Renee Junga fundraising day. Your valued support is recognized from all members and bodies within the greater cycling community.
by Zdenek Pol - Polis Production
Hello all BMX Racing riders and fans.
We have three simple questions for you:
1) Did you ever heard anything positive about SEAT 4X Masters
in Prague, Czech Republic?
2) Did you see some pics of the track called Polis XIII and you
like it?
3) Are you ready to take Michal Prokop´s challenge?
Did you answer YES three times?
All right, then mark a big red cross through May 1st 2007 in your callendar…
SEAT BMX Masters 2007 are coming!!!
by bmxultra.com
60 days until the Battery BSX2007.
We have currently raised $1000 for the Royal Children's Hospital
Foundation.
One Bicycles sends it's love
One Bicycles out of Holland, that's right Europe, were
a big supporter of BSX2006 and have stepped it up for BSX2007.
We have just received a box full of goodies for auctions and raffles
from them including;
Official BSX2007 partners
Platinum partner
Battery Energy Drink (www.batterydrink.com)
Gold partners
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt)
XBR (www.xbr.com.au)
ManageSoft (www.managesoft.com)
Silver partners
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Fosters Group (Carlton, Corona, Crown)
One Bicycles (www.onebicycles.com)
FreeAgent Australia
DK Bicycles Australia
Bronze partners
Splash Creative (www.spashcreative.com.au)
Bayswater Cycles (www.cyclelink.com.au)
Goldcross Cycles Chirnside Park (www.goldcross.com.au)
Fox Racing by Monza Imports
Scot Breithaupt (www.theomofbmx.com)
BMXMad (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Mud Honey MX (www.mudhoneymx.com)
Partnership opportunities:
Partnership packages for the Battery BSX2007 are now available.
If you are interested in partnering with us to help raise money
at this event or even making a tax deductable donation to the
Royal Children's Hospital Foundation email webmaster@bmxultra.com
About BSX
BSX is short for Bicycle Supercross. We pair up some
of Australia's best pro BMXers on a 2 man track, much like Stumpy's
DC sprint trails, in a one on one elimination style race until
we find a winner. It's a BMX event like none other in the country.
The riders are challenged on a short technical track while having
a whole lot of fun and at the same time putting on a show for
the spectators. The event created an atmosphere that's too hard
to put into words and must be experienced. Last year Luke Madill
took the win, can he come back from spinal injuries and take it
again?
Next year the event will be held at Kinglake West, Victoria (just an hour north of Melbourne) on Monday January 22. It's the day after the UCI Pacific Oceania round at Knox (during the Track Attack series).
For further information check www.bmxultra.com/bsx
by Tony 'HRV' Harvey
Over
the past few months I have been thinking alot about my future
in the sport of BMX. After a lot of consideration I have decided
to hang up the helmet and retire. This weekends state titles will
be my last race.
BMX has been a big part of my life for 25 odd years, and over
that time I have had the pleasure to meet and associate with some
fantastic people. I would just like to thank everyone who has
contributed to my career and helped me to achieve my goals in
the sport.
I would like to give a big thanks to the guys down at Elite Cycle
Imports, Gary and Grant have been there supporting me for a long
time and have become great friends, to Sean Dwight for his help
over the years, and for giving me his endless commitment. Also
the guys down at the VIS, Peter and Dave have been fanstastic
and have given me a great opportunity to work with some of the
best heads in the sporting industry. To my friends from the track,
these are the guys that keep you coming back every week. All the
guys that have helped me with the state coaching program, Trev,
Glenn, Rob and the board, thanks for all your support and for
letting me give back to the sport I love most.
I have to thank Pricey for keeping me going for the past few years,
thanks for making me laugh mate.
Last but not least, my girlfriend Lisette, mum and dad; thanks
for the years of support and dedication.
Thanks everyone for being a big part of my life.
by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.com
There seems to be riders who are taking their BMX racing
so seriously they are influencing the building/rebuilding of tracks
to create a greater divide between them and their competition.
There are 2 basics that you need to be a competitive BMXer today.
The obvious power to get up to speed quickly and skill to take
jumps smoothly each is as important as the other.
In the US, in most cases, the tracks used for nationals are challenging but because they are used by all riders of all levels, and it's important to keep the meeting running at a good pace, the only place you will see jumps that have to be jumped are in pro sections or decision makers. What this means in the older classes are races that go right to the wire, where a more powerful rider might lack in skill he can make up for on other parts of the track and it's the same with the skilled riders.
That's not the case in Australia, there's a tendancy to make
the tracks very technical with big jumps in the hope that the
skilled riders would come out on top. That's perfect for elite
racing, it's awesome watching those guys and girls go at it and
seeing all the different ways that people would go through the
same jumps, etc. There is just one problem we are forgetting the
other 98% of riders that are in the sport for fun, and maybe one
day they will be our elite riders, but they have to start somewhere.
I am not sure of the exact number of licensed BMXers in Australia,
but if I was to take a guess I would say around 7,500. There were
111 Elite riders at the 2006 Australian Championships. So you
would consider that there are 111 riders out of 7,500 that are
very serious about their racing, training their tails off, striving
for Olympic selection, etc, etc. You know that's 1.5% of the total
number of estimated riders.
BMXAustralia took the lead at the National Championships and had a pro section for the pro riders, and some tracks across the country have followed.
My concern isn't that I won't win because I won't jump a big double, I simply don't care. My concern is the effect it would have on the growth of the sport. There's the argument that BMX is an extreme sport, but if that were true why is it that even downhill BMX, which is far from BMX as we know it today, was dropped from the X-Games? And how many extreme sports do you see in the Olympics? It's an exciting action sport. But we must remember our roots, we all started somewhere, and without grass roots riders the sport will not be able to support itself. Eventually there would be no elite riders at all because there would be no riders coming up through the ranks to progress to that level.
We must build tracks that are safe and still encourage riders to get started and to progress. If you can't build a pro section, there's no reason why you can't build a big double, if you fill most of it in so others can roll, or monster truck through it, it's still the same double. The same take off and landing. But the thing is it won't look as daunting, you will get more riders giving the sport a go and more riders trying to jump that double, take a look at Knox for example, how many people are trying to hit that up these days? There were jumps at the NBL grands this year that were doubles that were filled in, I didn't hear any one complain about them, the racing was awesome and most importantly it was one of the biggest races in the world.
Let's be smart here, BMX should be for everyone, please consider that and the future of the sport.
by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.com
The Knox Thunder Dome is one of Victoria's biggest race meetings,
given the current situation in Victoria with poor attendances,
Knox could run a club race and it would be bigger than some of
the sanctioned events. With the interclub just gone and the Victorian
State Championships just ahead the club has put a lot of time
into their track. It's super smooth, the step up into the first
corner is very square and will sort out a few riders, but the
rest of the track is at a high standard.
With the state titles being an open event and just around the corner only a few interstate riders ventured into Victoria most looking for a little extra track time.
14 & Over ladies (9 riders)
Former 2 times elite womens world champion Rachael Sheridan made
the journey down to Victoria to take on Ziggy Callan, in what
would prove to be a two "horse" race. Rachael's leg
speed and pumping skills Vs Ziggy's strength and jumping skills.
When Ziggy jumped the big Knox doubles in practice it was just
enough to give her the psychological edge for the main. Although
she didn't do it in the main she did look more driven. The more
time Sheridan spends on her bike the quicker she gets, when she
returns to Knox for the UCI round in January there's going to
be some awesome racing. Jade Parker pulled the third with Erin
Anderson in fourth.
A Men (14 riders)
Another 2 horse race with Michael Chasteauneuf being the favourite
and Josh Callan also a hot contender. In the main Chasty seemed
to get a narrow lead early on Callan who pulled up next to him
on the inside but messed up on the step up into the corner, allowing
Chasty to pull away to a comfortable lead. Callan didn't give
up though, he did make up some ground but had to settle for second.
Shaun Cuthbert seemed to have third wrapped up until Tom Siinmaa
stole it from him right before the finish line. With the second
place finish Callan has now qualified for the AA ranks. Chasty
wont be too far behind him. It will be interesting to see if Tom
Siinmaa can then step up to the plate. His progress over the past
12-18 months has been staggering, he is certainly a rider of the
future.
AA Men (7 riders)
Ben Price has built himself quite a following over the past couple
of years, you would have to say he was the crowd favourite. Tony
Harvey is one of those guys that you can never write off he's
strong, skilled and an extremely quick thinker who can draw from
a wealth of knowledge. Ash McCutcheon has been getting amongst
it in the AA field too, an outsider but a real contender. Also
getting amongst it were bmxultra.com's Levi Collins and Adam Carey
in his first race as a AA pro. Shane Claassen and Dean Miller
filled out the class.
Price proved he had the first straight pull, consistantly coming
down the first straight with a half a length over the rest fo
the field. Harvey seemed to struggle to get a good gate but would
manage to pull up next to Price each time by the big doubles.
In the first two rounds it was all Harvey. In the third Price
was leading down the last straight, he looked to move across to
shut Harvey down but then unclipped and was all over place putting
Harvey off his bike completely. In the fourth round Harvey waited
until the last corner where he brake checked Price who had no
where to go but into Harvey's back wheel and he fell. Harvey then
took round 5 as well. In the final round Harvey and Price were
out the back of the field and found themselves in a wreck in the
second corner allowing Ash McCutcheon to take the win for the
round.
After the dust had settled it was Harvey with the overall win,
McCutcheon was in second, Price third and Levi Collins in fourth.
ONE KENDA press release
With 2 of our riders attending the event we were going for main
event results.
Magalie Pottier (France) and Blandine Cottereau (France) were both in Elite Women for the Pro Open.
The track was “different” than what everyone was expecting after seeing the drawings on internet.
As to be expected the show was great. The opening was sensational and the races were hot.
Magalie was really dominating her motos, and in the end both girls made it to the main event.
The victory in the main event was for the European Champion Laétitia Le Corguillé from France.
Magalie finished in a sweet 2nd spot with Blandine in 4th.
Open Men: 1.Tyler Brown - 2.Pablo Gutierrez - 3.Thomas Allier - 4.Romain Saladini - 5.Van der Biez - 6.Damien Godet - 7.Arnaud Dubois - 8.Florent Boutte
Open Fille: 1.Laétitia Le Corguillé - 2.Magalie Pottier - 3.Adélaïde Rey - 4.Blandine Cottereau - 5.Manon Valentino - 6.Audrey Le Corguillé - 7.Gaëlle Charpentier - 8.Eva Aillou
ONE KENDA is sponsored by: MXM Sport, BOMBSHELL, SHIMANO, BOLLÉ, THE Industries, WLM DESIGN, BOMBA, THOMSON, FIZIK, ODI, ZITOUN, KENDA, NIKE 6.0, NIKE Cycling and BMXPIX
Phirebird press release
Incredible, that’s all we can say! The response we have
received from the TPB media release a few weeks has been nothing
short of amazing, it goes to show the awesome community that exist
within BMX World Wide!
We feel you have truly justified our hard work.
We bet though you have been asking the same question as everyone
else; just what the hell is Phase #1? I know the suspense has
nearly killed some, one email we received read ‘do you know
how cruel it is to send someone an email saying 'big news coming
soon and leave it at that!!!!! I need satisfaction’, so
I won’t keep you any longer!
This month marks the 5th anniversary of the most successful privateer
BMX race team in the world. Five years ago we could have only
dreamed of what Team Phirebird has become and it fills us with
great pride to be associated with the great people and vision
we have within our team.
TPB has been undergoing a massive secret transformation for the
last twelve months, if you knew the quality of people involved
it would blow your mind as some are leaders in multimillion dollars
companies and trainers of world champions. All will be released
to you in time but suffice to say you ain’t seen nothing
like it in BMX!
Phase #1 is the first of many public releases that will come from
the TPB stables over the coming months. At TPB our first focus
is the sport; sport involves athletes so we though it would be
appropriate to release something for the athletes as Phase #1.
So what we did was create the most comprehensive coaching system
possible and made it available to you, the athlete. Our TPB coaching
now involves new ways of doing things, new ideas incorporating
the latest technology and all in the aim of giving you the best
coaching bang for your buck regardless of where you are in the
world. In celebration of our 5 Year Anniversary we are making
a very special pre-release offer!
See the details below and read well! Isn't it time to give yourself
the immediate access to the information that will take your racing
career above and beyond what you can ask, think or imagine!
Yours in Sport
Glenn Codega
Phirebird Team Owner
Would you like to receive 24/7, original race coaching from W#8
Jamie Gray, 2006 NBL A Pro Champion & Super Cross Semi Finalist
Glenn Codega, Elite Physical Preparation Coach Brad Pillette-Hughes
and much, much more with a special opening offer that we can guarantee
will never be seen before!
For a Limited-Time Only…
PHASE #1 Special 5th Anniversary Offer
12 weeks of Individualized Coaching, plus three special bonuses
for all those who order!
In this powerful 3 month program, you'll receive:
Regular Retail - $749.00
All for only $499.00! Or 2 payments of $259.00
(This fee will increase to $749.00 after this offer expires, you
can bet on that!)
Bonus 1) Free 12 month forum membership access to Team Phirebird’s
online community, ask the experts anything ($49 value)
Bonus 2) A Team Phirebird special edition t-shirt ($35 value)
Bonus 3) 12 month annual subscription to TPB’s ‘Between
Gates’ newsletter
($125 value)
Plus receive the 6 FREE ‘Between Gates’ Podcasts for
free ($100 value)!
To take advantage of the new TPB coaching opportunity there are
two catches -
1) Our special pre-release offer is open to 20 athletes only!
2) Be registered by 5:00pm, Tuesday 28th of November to take advantage
of this never to be seen before offer from TPB!
Team Phirebird doesn’t compete, we set the standard, and
no bar has been raised as high as this in BMX coaching before!
This is a huge opportunity to accelerate your racing career and
achieve the results you always dreamed of.
What others have said about TPB coaching!
Thanks heaps for making learning to manual easy. I’ve been
trying to learn to manual the rhythm section at my local track
for ages, you showed me a few simple tricks to make it easier
and now I’m killing it!
- Mitch
I’ve had so much improvement in my riding since you have
been coaching me, I’ve got stronger, faster and my gates
are the best they have ever been. I couldn’t have done it
without you, thanks!
- Luke
I am really enjoying these coaching sessions. It is helping me
realize that there is definitely more to racing success than just
riding a bike.
- Max
I can truly see your passion for BMX through your coaching. My
hat is off to you! I’m so excited I chose Team Phirebird
to coach my son.
- Anne-Maree
At this once off price of $499.00 (and I mean once off!) you had
better be very quick because these 20 athlete positions will be
taken very swiftly!
Yes, less than $6 a day to have the most in-depth BMX training
system ever created!
How to Order?
1. Download
official order form here and follow instructions
2. Go to www.phirebird.com.au
to retrieve the order form yourself
3. Contact us on +61 7 3402 2369 (M-F 8- 5 AEST) or email coaching@phirebird.com.au
to quickly reserve your position
For more information on either skill or physical preparation coaching
please contact Team Phirebird @ coaching@phirebird.com.au
Skill development: Glenn Codega
Physical preparation: Brad Pillette-Hughes
by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.com
bmxultra.com is a 100% race website so what are we doing
reviewing S&M's lightweight Pitchfork XLT? You
are going to have to click here to find out for yourself.
Knox BMX Club press release
There will be NO gate Practice this Thursday Night. Nov 24th
The track will be closed Friday for preparation for the 2006 SE
Bikes Victorian State Championships.
Official Gate practice will commence Friday night from 5.00pm till 7.00pm (Gold Coin Donation to cover first aid)
Registration and scrutineering will be open at the same time.
The canteen will be open and Pro Shops will be in attendance.
The Members of the Knox BMX Club welcome you all to enjoy this
opportunity.
ABA BMX press release
The ABA and Tim Lillethorup Partner to Offer Race Coverage and
More on New Website
Gilbert, Arizona—The ABA (American Bicycle Association)
announced today that it has reached an agreement with Tim Lillethorup/Lillethorup
Productions, Inc to form a new BMX (Bicycle Motocross) website
that will debut in 2007. The content-rich, interactive website
will be ABABMX.tv and in 2007 will broadcast all 27 ABA National
events, with 14 events live! The new partnership will also create
even more excitement with interactive features, tips from top
Professional riders, new products and more.
“The ABA experimented in 2006 by offering several national events as live simulcast on our website, it provided our members with an exciting way to view the races they could not attend. We have taken many bold steps recently to bring BMX to the forefront of action sports. Teaming with Tim Lillethorup will provide more exposure for the sport and more fun for all BMX enthusiasts!”, says Clayton John, ABA President.
Tim Lillethorup and his bmxtvdirect group will merge with the newly formed ABABMX.tv in January 2007. Lillethorup’s group has been providing the support and capturing the action for the ABA’s live events in 2006 as well as offering DVD’s of selected races.
“I am excited about teaming with the ABA and creating a website and race coverage on a scale that has never been seen in action sports. Together we will offer much more for the subscribers than ever before.” stated Tim Lillethorup, President of Lillethorup Productions, Inc. The new website ABABMX.tv will launch in January of 2007; however, live coverage will begin with the ABA Grandnationals November 23-26, 2006.
The webcast of the ABA Grandnationals will be live and offered world wide on the internet for the first time! Coverage of all the racing action will include the Pro Spectacular, National Age Group Challenge and the 29th running of the ABA Grandnationals! The website will also offer a behind-the-scenes look at the ABA Grandnationals in tape delay that will include the Hall of Fame and Golden Crank Awards. Another first is the “ABA Helmet Cam”; it will be strapped to selected riders helmets so you ride along and race the Grands! The weekend pass is $9.95 and a daily pass is just $4.95. Complete details and more information is available at www.ABABMX.tv.
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. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX, ABA events or Professional racers, call (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit www.ababmx.com..
NBL press release
The NBL’s first Team Checkpoint is coming up soon and with
only 3 races left before the first tally, Felt/Extreme Sports/HBR
and Doghouse Bikes are leading the National and Team NBL standings
respectively.
Intense Everguard cashed in on the first Elite Series 'Double Bonus Payday' at the Silver State National, winning both days. They earned an extra $250 for the double. Will someone pull this off at Christmas?
The top 3 National and top 2 Team NBL teams at the checkpoint receive bonus cash and points. The top National team after Christmas Classic Day 1 (Dec 28) will receive $750 and 4 bonus points. The top Team NBL team earns $250 and 4 bonus points. The 2nd Team Checkpoint is after the Golden State National Day 1 at Prunedale, Ca where the top National team will earn a cool $1,000 and the top Team NBL team will pocket $500. For complete standings and schedules, visit the POINTS page at www.nbl.org.
National Team Standings
1. FELT/EXTREME SPORTS/HBR 524
2. OLISH FARMS RACING (OFR) 437
3. BIKE PEDDLER RACING 247
4. BIZZARRO/WELHAM/JRA CYCLES 217
5. INTENSE/EVERGUARD RACING 181
6. REVOLUTION BIKE 166
7. STANDARD BYKE COMPANY 155
8. TRACKSTARS/FLY 148
9. WELHAM BIKES 148
10. J & C CYCLETHERAPY 134
Team NBL Standings
1. DOGHOUSE BIKES 324
2. BALZOUT RACING 301
3. VBS-KENDA RACING 284
4. KBBMX.ORG 189
5. STEEL CITY RACING 165
6. RADD RACING 164
7. ROCKET BMX 161
8. TEAM 3D RACING 160
9. ACE BIKE SHOP/AVENT/FLY 160
10. EFX RACING 154
11. V-FORCE RACING 154
Team Phirebird press release
An Interview With Brad Pillette-Hughes, Part 1
For several years Team Phirebird has had grand plans to change the sport of BMX, we like to think we have played a small part in its success but in all probability, sports like BMX don’t need any help; they get big all on their own.
Team Phirebird, as you may have recently read with the impending Phase #1 release, is undergoing major refashioning (and yes, this interview is a clue to what around the corner!). But big dreams require big action, and big action requires the right people to generate the right results. We have spent years attracting the right people to our team who provide direction and results consistent with our vision and for the first time we share them with you all.
Someone who fits this bill is Brad Pillette-Hughes, he is known throughout certain sporting circles in the southern hemisphere and into some parts of the northern, as the man to see if you want to excel in your chosen sport. Today, Brad is almost single-handedly dragging us, kicking and screaming, from the mind-numbing grind of aimless marathon gate start sessions and the delirium of 3 sets of 6 to a world of all new possibility.
But you may not know him yet; you need to, so here’s Part 1 of the interview.
Team Phirebird: Welcome, Brad. Thanks for taking
the time to chat to us about BMX as you see it.
Brad Pillette-Hughes: I'm glad to have the chance
to do this with you, thanks for the opportunity.
TPB: Brad, tell us how got into physical preparation
and training athletes?
BPH: I got interested in physical prep at a fairly
early age; I was a lanky kid with sports loving parents and about
13 when I got my first home gym, 50kgs of green cast iron and
a blue bench with grey vinyl. I actually only just got rid of
the set about five months ago by the way it served me well!
The progression to strength training was a matter of fighting instinct; it all came down to if I wanted to survive the rugby field I had to hit the strength training world. So I did, loved it, breathed it in fact, and spent all my spare paper boy cash buying protein supps and um, ur, mmm, this is hard to admit, Muscle & Fitness mag.
From there it was all solo until I was 16 and was introduced to the power lifting game, one guy in particular showed me that M&F programs were going to get me nowhere without the ‘recovery program’ of a bodybuilder if you get my drift. That directed me to more results based training, I spent a good year getting big and strong [and got very big and strong] and then realised some of the limitations that power lifting had on athletic prep. Fortunately we had a reasonable physical prep coach at my rugby club who introduced me to better training methods and the potential to earn a living from training others; my path was set in stone.
Additionally throw in thousands hours of sweat equity, a brief professional rugby career, OTS [Over Training Syndrome] and a multitude of injuries, a sports science degree, a transient rugby resurrection, a business launch, mentoring, thousands of hours of practical experiences where failure was common and lessons were plentiful, and not to mention $70k plus of investment in professional and personal development and here I arrive!
TPB: Damn, that’s a lot of money to spend
on education!
BPH: It may sound it to some and I’m actually
being conservative really, it is very easy and well worth it if
you have a thirst for learning and helping others.
TPB: The readers will no doubt be wondering
why we are talking to you, tell us what your current involvement
is with BMX and how it come about?
BPH: January 2005 was where it started ‘this
time’. I say this time because I started racing when I was
5 and finished when I was 13 when the sport died in the early
‘90’s and I gave focus to rugby. At the time of retirement
I was riding for Free Agent Australia at the time so it has been
a long time between race meetings for me that's for sure.
TPB: Got any memorabilia from the day that we
can have?
BPH: Yeah, I a bit of a collector actually, but
none you can have! Among the prized is my last race bike, my old
number plate collection, an album full of signed cards and ‘80s
stickers, and my favourite is my mint ‘Hollywood’
Mike Mirada signed Hutch poster that I was given when he visited
the ‘88 North Island BMX Champs [New Zealand] after I stood
in the middle of a set of doubles and jumped me. Still got all
my trophies stashed somewhere too.
TPB: Hollywood aye? The ‘80’s were
great racing times for sure! Still riding?
BPH: The sport has changed a lot from when I
last raced, there is more emphasis on the skill and less on the
physical so I have been left far behind. I do have a donor ‘03
GT Ultrabox that gets dusted off more and more regularly as my
confidence grows but I do spend more time in the forest on my
mountain bike than the track with my BMX, the ratio is shifting
though.
TPB: Lets straighten it up a bit we’re
getting offline here, your were in the process of telling us how
you ended up back in BMX territory and what you are doing...
BPH: It all happened simply by opening my mouth
really. I was driving along the Pacific Highway, Gold Coast one
Sunday afternoon after a Snapper session [Snapper Rocks surf break]
and saw there was a big meeting on at Nerang. I decided to be
a sticky beak in light of the news about the sport gaining Olympic
selection. I pulled up on the 3rd corner and got talking to a
lady who suggested I meet a lady named Frankie [Winter, BMXQ State
Coaching Director], we spoke briefly and Frankie invited me to
the weeklong post Nerang training camp where I met Mr Phirebird,
Glenn Codega, who was coaching at the camp. We struck up conversation
and I have been a behind the scenes figure ever since.
Outside of TPB I have conducted private coaching for motivated BMX athletes, presented at BMXQ State ID camps, BMXA Junior High Performance camps, and have recently taken on the roll strength and conditioning coach to the newly formed QAS [Queensland Academy of Sport] BMX program.
Really it has just come down to me having a passion for a sport I was involved with for many years, the sport being in a position of opportunity and growth and a belief that with my skills I can add some value to the sports progression and long term future.
TPB: Interesting to hear you took notice of
BMX in the Olympics, I have heard heaps of people talk about it
and how it will affect the sport, what’s your take on it
all?
BPH: The obvious instant impact for me was the
introduction of an elite HP [high performance] squad, which is
a much needed stepping stone to Olympic gold. Where you have Olympic
medals on the line you have relative financial investment to fund
HP programs of which BMX can consider themselves very fortunate
and should be grateful for the opportunity the government has
granted them. The flip side of receiving money is the responsibility
that you must produce results [medals] in order to continue to
receive, as much as I continually hear attacks of the HP program
the success of the athletes is all it should be judged by, Beijing
is D-day and all and sundry will be accountable then!
Having been involved in a number of sports at the elite level over the years you start to understand the concept of professionalism on many levels, from the business operations to the events to the athletes, and professionalism in terms of results not outward appearance. My observation is that the sport needs some radical changes very quickly in order to bring the sport up to speed with the seriousness of the Olympics.
As a kid I remember a Sir Richard Hadlee [New Zealand cricketer] saying on a coaching video something that has really stuck with me over the years “if you can’t be a cricketer, look like a cricketer”. This concept transcends all aspects of life and in the case of BMX I think the cart has been put before the horse as it is now an Olympic sport but it’s questionable whether it views itself as one yet, one could argue whether some of the athletes actually views themselves as athletes on many occasion either. This isn’t good or bad, it just means the sport has some ground to make up and must be willing to accept advice, ideas, concepts etc. from others that will allow the sport to prosper as I know it can and more importantly deserves to. From this angle I see the impending agreement between CA [Cycling Australia] and BMXA as a potential positive. It is a fallacy to believe athletes can be consistently successful in spite of poor administration leadership; you only have to look in to our prominent winter sports codes here in Australia to see this principle in action.
I see some parallels between BMX and netball interestingly, many of the power voices are people who have a passion for the sport via parental involvement who have done a fantastic job maintaining BMX’s survival but do not realise that sport being what is now, they must now step aside in order to let the new generation of leaders take the sport further. The paradigms that bought the sport to where it is are not the same ones that will take it to where it can be; human ego is a fascinating beast.
TPB: You mentioned the HP program and Olympic
medals, what is it going to take to have an Australian on the
podium in Beijing 2008?
BPH: The answer to this is a whole conversation
in itself so I’ll answer it with a quote from one of the
greatest coaches of all time, Vince Lombardi, “Winning is
not a sometime thing, it's an all time thing. You don't win once
in a while, you don't do things right once in a while, you do
them right all the time. Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is
losing.”
You have to make your habits before your habits make you and from what I have witnessed of the current elite crop in Olympic contention how they think will have a much more profound influence on their results than what they do.
Jamie Gray has been Australia's the most successful rider at the last two Worlds and as great as his results have been he has come home without the results HE thinks he was capable of which is much more important than the actual result. He knows he is faster than his W#8 suggests so my question to such a rider, of whom many are in the same category, is what are you doing about bridging the gap between your results and your potential? Is what you are doing outside of BMX in regards to lifestyle choices and behaviours etc., and doing inside of BMX with regards to training choices and behaviours consistent with becoming Olympic champion and more significantly are they consistent with you being your best and fulfilling your potential?
To be an athlete we must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons. I am damned if I would want to be the athlete sitting at the games, looking up at the winners on the Olympic dais thinking to myself if only, “if only I had done whatever it takes, like the winner did, that could have been me, if only!” If only are the two saddest words in the world to hear from any athletes mouth!
Some people may read this and think that I'm focusing on the negative, I am, and I’m also following the training principle of training the weakness for the greatest change. My experiences tell me attitude is the biggest the achilles heal of many of Australia’s Olympic BMX hopefuls, unless things change things won’t change and I predict you will see no Australians with Olympic medals in Beijing if things remain. Please don’t be confused, this is not pessimism it is just a reality!
TPB: Well what would you do if you were in Sean
Dwight’s shoes and the reality was that the #2 ranked country
in the world would have no medallist at Beijing?
BPH: That’s is an arbitrary question because
I’m not Sean Dwight and because I am not and I am not there
any answer would come from a place of not knowing and would be
purely speculative. Without specifics I could only repeat what
I have already said, for things to change things must change.
The reality is I am not influencing the program and I am not close enough to the program to understand the limitations and the opportunities that exists influencing the current environment and results.
In reference to the HP program I will say this though, tall poppy syndrome is the Australian institution, any time someone achieves results or has the guts to expose themselves by choosing to be in a scrutinised position of influence, such as the role Sean has taken on as the HP coach, we are very quick to shoot them down and we champ at the bit to see them fail. It is a mindset I don’t consider to be of any great value in sport.
I’ve spoken to Sean on a number of occasions and it’s clear between us that I would do things differently than he does. This doesn’t make the way I do things or the way Sean does things right or wrong, but just different, many spokes lead to the hub as they say.
A message to all the BMX poppy pickers should be don’t doubt the endeavour of Sean, he will be doing the best he can given his level of skill to assist Aussie riders on the podium in ‘08, when the dust settles let the results do the talking because this is the way coaching should be judged. Put it this way, I dare you to find a coach that has been sacked while his athlete/team is winning; it’s a rare thing to see.
Stay tuned for Part II of our catch up with Brad, as we delve deeper into the mysterious mind that is bridging the gap between human performance and human limits and creating new paradigms in BMX racing here in Australia, and soon to be global (that’s another hint right there folks!).
by bmxultra.com
66 days until the event and the Battery BSX2007 has already raised
$1000.
Multinational software company and BSX2007 gold partner ManageSoft
have donated $1000 to the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation,
this is only the start of their total contribution. ManageSoft
is an international leading provider of software management &
compliance solutions. They were shared naming rights partner for
BSX2006 where their total contribution was over $2000. They also
supplied volunteers to help run the event doing everything from
merchandise sales, raffle ticket sales, ticketing, managing car
parking, timing and so much more. The event would not have been
anywhere near as successful without their help.
BSX2007 rider lists
The list below are the riders who are currently interested
in racing at BSX2007. If you would like to put you name down email
webmaster@bmxultra.com.
Entry forms will be available soon, you can enter on the day,
but you must arrive early to do so.
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Official BSX2007 partners
Platinum partner
Battery Energy Drink (www.batterydrink.com)
Gold partners
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt)
XBR (www.xbr.com.au)
ManageSoft (www.managesoft.com)
Silver partners
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Fosters Group (Carlton, Corona, Crown)
One Bicycles (www.onebicycles.com)
FreeAgent Australia
DK Bicycles Australia
Bronze partners
Splash Creative (www.spashcreative.com.au)
Bayswater Cycles (www.cyclelink.com.au)
Goldcross Cycles Chirnside Park (www.goldcross.com.au)
Fox Racing by Monza Imports
Scot Breithaupt (www.theomofbmx.com)
BMXMad (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Mud Honey MX (www.mudhoneymx.com)
Partnership opportunities:
Partnership packages for the Battery BSX2007 are now available.
If you are interested in partnering with us to help raise money
at this event or even making a tax deductable donation to the
Royal Children's Hospital Foundation email webmaster@bmxultra.com
About BSX
BSX is short for Bicycle Supercross. We pair up some
of Australia's best pro BMXers on a 2 man track, much like Stumpy's
DC sprint trails, in a one on one elimination style race until
we find a winner. It's a BMX event like none other in the country.
The riders are challenged on a short technical track while having
a whole lot of fun and at the same time putting on a show for
the spectators. The event created an atmosphere that's too hard
to put into words and must be experienced. Last year Luke Madill
took the win, can he come back from spinal injuries and take it
again?
Next year the event will be held at Kinglake West, Victoria (just an hour north of Melbourne) on Monday January 22. It's the day after the UCI Pacific Oceania round at Knox (during the Track Attack series).
For further information check www.bmxultra.com/bsx
by Kent Elliott. Vice President -bmx South Qld (Aust)
Well
what a fantastic day it turned out to be, but firstly, we (BMXSQ)
threw this idea in the air only a few weeks ago, not fully knowing
how, where, when, ...but we did know why.
We started off by setting a date after dumping the huge job of preparing a suitable venue on Laurie Brown (Pres CP). Laurie and the hard working CP crew kindly accepted to host the event, even though the crew were doing some major track upgrades right up until the day before Renee's Day..., so Thanks Centenary Plains club for all the hard yards. Also, thanks to all those great officials who gave their time to make this event happen.
When we started, we thought we might also have a little raffle - prompted on by our NSWSR counterparts who recently conducted a huge fundraising effort for Renee..., and not to mention a couple of little side bet$ happening...
(boy.. were we blown off our feet..!).
We did what you normally do, ring around start begging people
for a small gift towards a great cause. Some how one thing led
to another, word got out, and next thing you know we had a virtual
Bike Shop full of bikes..., plus heaps more stuff..., that just
kept flowing in, right up until close of raffle. The generosity
of many many people from all over the country, certainly left
a lump in the throats of our organizers on many many occasion.
People willingly gave, with a smile..., and said.., go and make
it a great day.. so the pressure was on to do justice to these
many great prizes, people, and of coarse for Renee.
It was a massive thing (raffle) to try and throw together in the space of a week or so, and many late nights and long hours were sunk in... so a special Thanks to Errol (SQ-Pres) & Kayelene (SQ-Sec.) Domin for all the hard work invested.... and it paid off... Big Time.
A Big Thanks also to the many people and clubs that purchased raffle tickets for the monster-raffle. Even if you didn't end up winning a thing (like me), your dollars of coarse go to a great cause. We tried to make the raffle prize list as big and as much as we could, to encourage as many people as possible to get into the action and fun. Congrats to all who picked up a prize (or 2) big or small. See the list above of who won what. We are still waiting for some of the goods to come in, so please be patient. Most of the prizes have already been collect, or we are arranging for your prize to get to you or be picked up. Please email Kayelene if you are not sure; kmewd@optusnet.com.au
On the day, the clouds looked like we were going to get Hammered big time..., but by 3pm..., perfect sunshine, no clouds (just for a change). I was also very concerned at about 3pm, watching the nomination line up... uuumm not so good.. as I had a pretty Serious Bet going with Neil Cameron from NSWSR. But with an hour to go, the people started flooding in, and the noms line was about 50 meters long... so thanks to all the riders (BMX & MTB) who came out to support the day for Renee - 280 entries. There was also a heap of riders who came along just to have fun, get some raffle tickets, and to say hello to Renee. Actually..., we were pretty sure Renee was not able to come along..., and when we found out she was coming... WOW.. that was great... it just made everything a whole lot better.. and bigger.., and especially for Renee. Renee must have been a good girl that week... and gained a special late night pass.. we don't care how or who she had to pay off... it was a blast to have her and family all there.
She didn't stop signing stuff all day, and all night... bikes, kids, backs, shirts,.. you name it and she signed it. She will probably have writers cramp for a week.
Time came around to do the presentation to Renee, as the busy scoring crew were flat out counting all the money from noms and raffle, before Renee had to get going. But first, a little surprise from a little guy, with a huge heart, and an even bigger money box. Max Dempsey ... if you hadn't already heard, gave to the Fund-raiser for Renee, his entire life savings he had accrued from race earnings, pocket money, birthday money, Xmas money... you name it..., Max's life savings were in that big sealed tin. I was so impressed, I said to Max - on the side...away from everyone... "..are you sure Max... you don't have to mate..., and I'm sure Renee doesn't expect you to... etc..." Max then looked up at me with that big Cheesy Max smile..., and said.. "...Yeh, I wanna do it... it's OK Kent.. " then Max reached into his back pocket and pulled out a kitchen utensil, and said... "...I even bought mum's good can opener..." ...So I shook Max's hand (man to man style...).., patted him on the back..., then quickly shot off behind the scoring shed for a second, so nobody saw me with a tear(s) in my eye... talk about Blown away... maaannn..!!, was that huge ...or what...???!!
Max was called down in front of the huge crowd gathered for the presentation. Errol Domin (Pres Sth Qld) told the story of Max's kind gesture to the massive crowd and Renee. Max then proceeded to carve his way around that Huge sealed money tin... with mums best can opener... hack hack.. chop chop... around he went... about three minutes later... Max had the lid off... The tin had (...wait for it...) OVER $1200 in it, Unreal... Well done Max, you get a BMX Medal of Honour, and a "TouchDown" from all of us.
Errol then had the big cheque out (which is an exact copy of the actual cheque to be sent to the fund ... hope thats legal to do, ooops...!), The exact final count was still being totalled, but we did know it was in excess of $10000.oo, so that's what's on the presentation cheque. Last count, I think the girls were up to $10850.oo give or take a few cents. Every Last Cent raised will be banked into the RJ fund already set up by CA.
RJ accepted the cheque... with a massive smile on her dial.., said a few short words of thanks to the multitudes... "as she is a very quiet petal..." (LOL), mum Sal added a few extra thankyou's, and Alistar did same... and all were overwhelmed for support for RJ, from all over the country... and beyond...
Time for RJ to head back to rehab HQ... we kinda said "brave faces.." .. but one of our other famous young gals Madi Janssen had a hard time with this... as you would, after having a very closes affiliation with RJ... Madi - you bugger... you started the flood... and from that point on... it was a Tear fest, as we all said good buy to RJ.. as she headed back to hospital.
So.. here we are now..., and all will have to suffer me jamming down your throats, for the next month or so, ALL of the great people who made this thing happen... yes... I mean those who put up the fantastic goods ... with a smile.. and said .. go get'm... PLEASE check out the contacts & Web Links to these supporters.., even if they are not your colour, style, brand, whatever...!!. If you get 5 minutes, click the links, check'm out, who knows, you may find a product that you Must Have... contact them... or the outlet dealer... tell them why you are spending your money with them, and please thank them for supporting RJ through this event.
Bound to be killed for leaving someone out..., but also thanks Julie, Jenny, Belinda for doing a massive job behind the scenes, and with the photo's. Please let me know if I have forgotten anyone.. and I will add them in.. no probs...
GREAT JOB ALL.., OVER $10,800.oo RAISED FOR RENEE...
Apparently the racing action was great too..., and apparently everybody, won every race, in every moto... !!!??? imagine that..! hah.., go figure...!!! what are the odds...???
Oh...!! for the record... the bet with NSWSR crew... officially called a draw .. no loosers... all winners.... great support from all...
Northern Park press release
There will be a coaching clinic at the Northern Park BMX
Track this Saturday November 18 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am.
The Northern Park BMX Track is located at Sycamore Reserve, Mill Park (Victoria).
SE Bikes 2006 Victorian open BMX Championships update
BMX Australia press release
One of the three finalists for the Male BMX Cyclist of the
Year is Wade Bootes, 31, from the Nerang BMX Club on the Gold
Coast.
The awards will be presented on Friday 24th November at the Arts Centre in Melbourne.
Bootes was a quarter finalist at the World Championships and is ranked number five in the world. He is ranked number two in the UCI Continental standings. Recently Bootes has taken on the role of Talent Identification Coach with BMX Australia.
Another finalist is Jamie Gray, 25 from Buderim on the Sunshine Coast Gray went through to the finals at the World Championships where he finished eighth. Making the finals at two World Championships in a row is outstanding. He is number 12 in the world and ranked fourth on the UCI Continental standings.
The current National Champion, Kamakazi, 25, from Jimboomba in South East Queensland and a member of Nerang BMX Club is the third finalist. Kamikazi is the top ranked rider in the UCI Continental standings and is ranked number four in the world. He was a semi finalist at the World Championships in Brazil.
The female National Champion, Krystal Cranfield, 20, (Gladstone, Central Qld) recently moved to Browns Plains, Brisbane and is one of three female finalist in the BMX Cyclist of the Year Awards. Cranfield was a semi finalist at the World Championships in Brazil. She is ranked three on the UCI Continental standings.
Tanya Bailey, 25 from Mariginiup in Perth is another finalist. Bailey is ranked eighth in the world and is second on the UCI Continental rankings.
Emotions have already run high as last year’s female BMX Cyclist of the Year winner, Renee Junga, 20 from Capalaba in Brisbane has become a finalist in this year's awards. The Nerang BMX Club rider topped the UCI Continental rankings for 2006 and reached the semi finals at the World Championships in Brazil. She is Australia’s top ranked female on the World Standings in sixth position.
Unfortunately at the World Mountain Bike Championships she was injured while practicing for the Mountain Cross in August this year. She broke the C1 and C2 bones in her neck and suffered spinal trauma at the T6 vertebrae. She has also suffered two broken ribs and a fractured sternum. She is now in the spinal unit of the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane working hard on her rehabilitation and adapting to her new lifestyle.
The Renee Junga Appeal was jointly launched recently by Bicycle Motocross Australia (BMXA), Cycling Australia (CA) and Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA). In 2005, Junga won a Silver Medal the World BMX Championships in France and was the 2005 Australian Female BMX Cyclist of the Year.
There are two finalists in the Sportscover Junior Male BMX Cyclist of the Year. James Dixon, 18, from Safety Bay in Western Australia. Dixon was ranked number two on the UCI Continental standings and competed for Australia at the World Championships in Brazil.
The second finalists is Todd Pascoe, 18, of Townville in North Queensland. Pascoe’s performances saw him finish on top of the UCI Continental rankings and make the quarter-finals at the World Championships. He recently won the State Championships in Townsville beating elite riders such as Jamie Gray also nominated as one of the finalists.
Sportscover Junior Female BMX Cyclist of the Year has two finalists. Ziggy Callan, 17 from Healesville in Victoria. Callan claimed the silver medal at the Nationals and competed for Australia in the Junior Cruiser Class at the World Championships. She is the number two ranked rider in the UCI Continental standings.
The other finalist is Melissa Mankowski, 18 (Moranbah, Central Qld) who has recently moved to Campbelltown, Sydney. Mankowski was a finalist in the Junior Championship Class at the World Championships where she finished fourth. She also topped the UCI Continental rankings and claimed the gold medal at the National Championships in Adelaide.
BMX Victoria press release
BMX Victoria is pleased to announce that Bec Francis from BECS
PIX has been appointed the official photographer to the SE Bikes
2006 Victorian Open BMX Championships.
Bec will be taking photos on both days and have them displayed on computer screens at the track so you can see before you buy.
Prints ordered on Saturday will be available for collection on
Sunday morning
The costs: 6x4 $7.00 8x6 $12.00
Larger prints and photos on CD will also be available
So make sure you bring some cash to pick up your memento of the event.
Sorry no Credit cards or eftpos
by bmxultra.com
Brian Kelly just called, there was an Eastern Region meeting
last night where he presented the case to host a money class for
the 30 & Over guys during Track Attack. It was agreed upon.
It will be run exactly the same way as Bruiser Cruiser, same prize
money and entry fees, etc. There should be an amended entry form
available soon.
ALANS/SHIMANO DXR press release
Alansbmx.com are pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement
with Madison for the 2007 BMX race season for their brands Shimano,
Thor and Giro.
Shimano through Madison will be supplying the all-new DXR groupsets to the BCF’s number one team for 2007. The Team riders will be running full DXR groupsets on their machines which comprise hubs, brakes and cranks. A display bike will be present at all BCF National BMX events showcasing the SHIMANO DXR range. To reflect this partnership the team will be known as ALANS/SHIMANO DXR.
The Team
The Alansbmx.com race team – #1 ranked team in the British
Cycling Federation National series this year – consisting
of 10 factory riders, male & female aged between 6 and 40,
riders will all use Supercross and Avent frames and wear Thor
clothing and Giro helmets. For 2007, they will compete in the
British Cycling National series, plus selected UCI European events
and the UCI World Championships to be held in Vancouver, Canada
in July.
Alans BMX
Alans BMX, founded in 1981, celebrated 25 years in business this
year and is one of the founders of the UK and European BMX scene.
With two retail stores in Wigan, Lancashire, Alans has one of
the most popular websites in BMX, currently employs 10 staff and
has major expansion plans for 2007.
Alan Woods, founder of Alans BMX said “This a very exciting deal, we are honoured to be working with Madison and hope this relationship – aside from promoting our respective businesses & brands – will help generate interest in BMX in general. This is big news and goes to show how BMX Racing is making people sit up and take notice – especially with the introduction of BMX Racing in the Olympics starting in 2008. I have to congratulate all our riders on their achievements this year winning the team title and have to thank Mike Pardon for his help securing this deal. Our aim has been to be the most professional team in BMX and we look forward to stepping up our game even further next season”.
Madison
Madison is the UK’s largest distributor of cycle parts &
accessories whose product portfolio includes such brands as Shimano,
Giro and Bell. It also owns the Ridgeback cycle brand and has
recently expanded into the powersports business. Madison Cycles
is also the home of Ultimate Pursuits, an award winning ecommerce
website for a nationwide network of independent dealers in the
cycle and powersports businesses.
Matt Rushton from Madison commented “We are delighted to
hook up with Alans BMX team, they are the number 1 team in the
UK so where better to promote Shimano’s new BMX group ahead
of the Olympics? I’m really looking forward to working with
a team as professional as Alans and think that working together
in this way we can go a long way in promoting BMX racing to a
wider cycling audience.”
PRODUCT INFORMATION
SHIMANO DXR: Dedicated to BMX racing
Shimano is introducing completely new and innovative components
specifically for BMX racing, which will be an Olympic sport as
from the Olympics of 2008 in Bejing, China. Shimano DXR cranksets,
hubs, brake levers and brakes have been developed in co-operation
with experienced BMX racers to offer superior performance for
this demanding sport.
Probably the most important component of a BMX racing bike is the crankset. Especially at the start, riders put excessive force on the crank. Therefore the crankset should be very rigid and reliable to transfer the power of the riders directly into speed. Keeping this in mind, Shimano developed the FC-MX70 crankset which is based on the Saint cranks that are being used a lot at this moment by the pro riders. This lightweight BMX crankset has been developed with Shimano’s HOLLOWTECH II technology and integrates the bottom bracket to create a super stiff construction for optimal power transfer. This crankset has a 4-arm spider and a reinforced pedal/crank interface by using a steel t-nut threaded bushing. It has a single front chainring (34/38/41/42/43/44/46T) that’s compatible with Shimano’s 9-speed HG chains. This crankset will be available in following crank lengths: 165, 170, 175 and 180mm.
The hubs HB-MX70 and FH-MX70 have been developed with super smooth angular contact bearings. The freehub features a super quick engagement for fast power transfer which is of vital importance in this sport where winning or loosing is being decided in a matter of seconds. The hubs will be available in 32 and 36 spoke hole versions. The freehub carries single sprockets with 14, 15, 16 or 18 teeth.
Finally a DXR rear V-Brake and a 2-finger left and right hand side brake lever will be available (for rear brake only). The brake features cartridge brake shoe holders and offers powerful and reliable stopping power in all conditions.
These specific Shimano BMX racing components provides for a worry-free and reliable set-up, for racing to the max.
Dirt Angels / Supercross press release
Dirt Angels / Supercross team rider Rachel Bracken has had her
hard work and results recognised at the 2006 Mazda/The Courier-Mail
Queensland Sportswoman of the Year Gala Dinner where she was presented
with the award for the 2006 Clem Jones Group Emerging Athlete
of the Year. This is a tremendous result for Rachel and great
that the sport of BMX Cycling and the athletes involved are getting
recognized at the highest levels.
We would like to thank team sponsors: Dirt Angels (www.dirtangels.com.au),
Supercross BMX (www.supercrossbmx.com), SNAP BMX Products (www.snapbmxproducts.com)
and Sirius Bicycles (www.siriusbikes.com) for their ongoing support
of Rachel and the all girl Dirt Angels / Supercross team.
NBL press release
The NBL is proud to announce that Intense BMX has signed on for
the 2007 NBL National series along with two additional VSI brands,
Sinz Products and Vigor helmets. Intense BMX are the makers of
high quality BMX frames, complete bikes, and tires and we are
excited to be working with a company who is putting so much energy
into promoting the sport. In addition to the exposure at the National
Level, Intense will also play a key role in the 2007 NBL Bring-A-Buddy
program to help increase local membership and awareness.
Intense BMX has been dominating the frame market for the past 2 years and has become the leader in BMX racing in a short period of time. Intense BMX boasts one of the world’s highest quality BMX frames, with 12 sizes to choose from and has become the leader on and off the track. Intense BMX recently introduced a complete BMX race bicycle line. In early 2007, Intense will also launch a line of possibly the most anticipated line of BMX race frames, The Podium Series, which will revolutionize the BMX frame industry. Intense BMX is manufactured by VSI Products, of Cerritos; CA. VSI Products manufactures Intense BMX, Intense Tires, Vigor Helmets, SINZ Racing Products, THE Products, Attivo, and Rave Pak. For more information on VSI Products, visit www.vsiproducts.com
Intense BMX made their sponsorship debut at the NBL Silver State Nationals in Las Vegas and they have also teamed up with the Everguard Team to further promote their brand while supporting one of the NBL’s top National Teams. The team, boasting a deep roster of fast guns including Danny Caluag, Mike Brabant, Stephanie Barragan and Johnny Woodmanse, made their debut at the NBL Silver State National in Las Vegas winning the National Team title both days. We are looking forward to a successful 2007 season with Intense BMX, Sinz and Vigor. The next race on the exciting National calendar is the NBL Thanksgiving National in Morristown, TN, from November 24-26. For more information about Intense BMX visit: www.intensebmx.com, Sinz Products www.sinz-racing.com and Vigor Helmets http://vigorhelmets.com/. Visit the NBL website for the full 2007 National Schedule at www.nbl.org
by bmxultra.com
With only 10 weeks to go Battery BSX2007 is continuing to build
momentum. While it's a one on one pro race, the event is primarily
set up to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital through
raffles, auctions and gate takings. That's right, gate takings,
we have to take money at the door to help cover insurance and
toilet hire costs for the spectators. There will be door prizes
and "show bags" for the kids which will be packed full
of stickers and other goodies.
Poster updated
Check out the latest BSX2007 poster, updated just yesterday
and including all of the current BSX2007 partners. Click the image
for a closer look.
Welcome to our new partners
Mud Honey MX and BMXMad join our list
of bronze partners after committing to supplying
product as prizes for the day. Mud Honey MX will be supplying
some of their under garments for auction, so ladies you can join
in on the fun and be amongst the first BMXers on the block wearing
the new Mud Honey MX gear. BMXMad will be supplying some Fox Launch
Pads (knee/shin guards) and other goodies.
DK Bicycles join our list of silver partners,
we are still to finalise what they will be supplying for the day.
Keep your eyes peeled it could be a DK bike, details soon.
What you can score at the Battery BSX2007
The primary objective for BSX is to raise money for the
Royal Children's Hospital Foundation and thanks to our partners
there will be a whole bunch of goodies that you can score if you
attend BSX2007. We will be putting on raffles, auctions, and door
prizes where you could win:
We will also have a merchandise stand where you can purchase an event t-shirt or poster. You can pre-order your t-shirt and pick it up on the day to make sure you don't miss out. We sold out of most sizes very early at BSX2006! XBR's Gavin D will be taking photos on the day and printing them for you to have signed by your favourite rider with money raised going to the RCHF.
Our partner list so far
Platinum partner
Battery Energy Drink (www.batterydrink.com)
Gold partners
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt)
XBR (www.xbr.com.au)
ManageSoft (www.managesoft.com)
Silver partners
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Fosters Group (Carlton, Corona, Crown)
One Bicycles (www.onebicycles.com)
FreeAgent Australia
DK Bicycles Australia
Bronze partners
Splash Creative (www.spashcreative.com.au)
Bayswater Cycles (www.cyclelink.com.au)
Goldcross Cycles Chirnside Park (www.goldcross.com.au)
Fox Racing by Monza Imports
Scot Breithaupt (www.theomofbmx.com)
BMXMad (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Mud Honey MX (www.mudhoneymx.com)
Partnership opportunities:
Partnership packages for the Battery BSX2007 are now available.
If you are interested in partnering with us to help raise money
at this event or even making a tax deductable donation to the
Royal Children's Hospital Foundation email webmaster@bmxultra.com
About BSX
BSX is short for Bicycle Supercross. We pair up some
of Australia's best pro BMXers on a 2 man track, much like Stumpy's
DC sprint trails, in a one on one elimination style race until
we find a winner. It's a BMX event like none other in the country.
The riders are challenged on a short technical track while having
a whole lot of fun and at the same time putting on a show for
the spectators. The event created an atmosphere that's too hard
to put into words and must be experienced. Last year Luke Madill
took the win, can he come back from spinal injuries and take it
again?
Next year the event will be held at Kinglake West, Victoria (just an hour north of Melbourne) on Monday January 22. It's the day after the UCI Pacific Oceania round at Knox (during the Track Attack series).
For further information check www.bmxultra.com/bsx
by bmxultra.com
Here's the final merged classes for the Victorian Open Championships
by bmxultra.com
I was about to rewrite Brett Scruse's email, but I didn't want
to water down his request, which is already straight to the point.
So if you are, or know, a current or former Aussie team rider
and you would like to help Brett raise money for Renee Junga read
on.
Brett Scruse here. I just learn't of the Hall of Fame, it couldn’t
come at a better time. I am trying to locate every member of the
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TEAM who has represented Australia at the
world championships since 1995. From memory that was the first
team. I need to get them all to sign one of my personal national
team tops. I would like to raffle it off at the 2007 nationals
and hand all proceeds over to the Junga family. It's going to
be a task, but I have people working on it now. Your website could
make this job a little easier for me could you put the word out?
big thanks Brett Scruse (onfiretraining@optusnet.com.au)
bmxultra.com press release
The Knox Thunderdome was over the weekend, racing was tough and
the track was in great shape.
With only 7 riders in AA Pro, each of the 6 rounds were going to be like finals. Good finishes in each round would be vital, but as the AA's were nearing the midway round there were a few crashes to mix things up. Team rider Levi Collins took 4th overall with co-sponsored rider Adam Carey taking 5th.
There were 11 riders in Vet pro 20", which is shaping up to be a very competitive class, with the likes of Danny Galea and Simon Anderson in the field. Shane Jenkins finished 5th in the main.
The bmxultra.com Australin team riders will all be at the Victorian Championships later this month with Levi Collins in the AA Pro men and Shane Jenkins in the A Pro class. Co sponsored riders Adam Carey will be in AA Pro as well and Brett Malic and Scooby Guyers will be racing in their age classes.
The bmxultra.com team is proudly supported by One Bicycles, Supercross BMX, Answer BMX, Dirt Designs, ATi grips, and Tektro brakes.
ABA BMX press release
29th Annual ABA Grandnationals Where both Amateur and Pro Champions
are Determined
Gilbert, Arizona—The ABA (American Bicycle Association)
will hold the 29th annual Grandnationals of BMX (Bicycle Motocross)
November 23-26, 2006 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The annual finale to
the 27 race national event series is always important for the
racers and exciting for family and spectators. This is “the”
event where the national titles are determined and racing careers
are made. The Grandnationals is also highlighted by other highly
anticipated special events and activities.
The ABA Grandnationals attracts 3000 racers and spectators from around the world to Tulsa each year. Tulsa has become home to this event because of the central location and the huge open-span building that allows for the massive indoor dirt track to be constructed. Racers and spectators wait each year for the annual Hall of Fame awards, that honor the people who have made notable contributions to BMX. The racing heroes, company founders and innovators are honored at a banquet the day before Thanksgiving. The Golden Crank Awards are also held during this BMX spectacular. This award is given to a Rookie Pro, Pro, Team and Bicycle brand chosen by the people.
Special races also are held during the Grandnational’s weekend that provide an exciting display of talents. The NAG Challenge (National Age Group) is regarded as the race of the year for amateurs, as they are invited to race other top riders from across the nation. The boys NAG class is 15 and older and the girls is 14 and older. This challenge allows the best to show off their skills and to compete for great prizes. The feature event on Friday night is the ABA Pro Spectacular where the professionals of BMX race for a cash purse, prizes and points that could prove important for the national title chase!
All of the action, history and fun leads to the Grandnational race held on a challenging indoor dirt race track. The National #1 Amateur Girl, National #1 Amateur Boy, Women’s Pro #1, Vet Pro #1 and the #1 AA Pro are all determined at this race. The Grandnationals is also where the national Bike Shop and Factory teams are crowned. This event is the biggest BMX event of the year, and it has become even more important as BMX has become the newest Olympic action sport.
Watching the excitement of the ABA Grandnationals is available world wide for the very first time! The ABA will webcast the event live on the internet at www.ababmx.com so that everyone can enjoy the races for #1. Another first is the “ABA Helmet Cam”, it will be strapped to selected riders helmets so you ride along and race the Grands!
A list of riders and teams that are in contention for the national #1 titles and a complete schedule of ABA Grandnational events is available upon request to qualified media.
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. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX, ABA events or Professional racers, call (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit www.ababmx.com.
Mud Honey MX press release
Females are an increasing number of riders, competitors,
and supporters of extreme sports, such as BMX and motocross. Mud
Honey MX was developed by identifying the special needs for these
riders.
The range compliments both the functional and lifestyle aspects of these sports. They are high performance garments, designed to become an integral part of a girl's riding gear.
The
garments are worn under the necessary heavy duty protective pants
and shirts. As this outerwear is often hot and cumbersome, most
riders remove it once dismounting. This new product provides functional
under garments, that don't look like undies. No need to worry
about the guys seeing you gear up now! This stuff looks as good
as it performs, wear after wear.
Manufactured in Australia, and designed by women who ride, Mud Honey MX apparel is made from only quality fabrics. They feature mesh panels, for air-flow comfort, and are made of Lycra(R) plus Supplex(R), which offer all the fit and support needed.
Garments are available from Team Moto Springwood in SE Qld, online through www.ballards.cc, www.mcas.com.au, or visit the website www.mudhoneymx.com for more information.
Fly
Racing press release
FLY RACING "TALON" SPD SHOE
FLY Racing is proud to announce we are jumping into the bmx race
shoe market with our new FLY "Talon" SPD. Featuring
a simple 3 strap design, mesh for ventilation, durable synthetic
leather construction, and reinforced stiff nylon sole, the Talon
is a great shoe for any rider. Sizing from 2-13 - US Black/Grey
only. Available at your local bike shop or favorite mail-order
now.!
FLY RACING JOEY BRADFORD "JB"
SIGNATURE SERIES HANDLEBARS
We here at FLY are stoked to announce a signature bar for GT's
14-time World Champ, Joey Bradford. While most cro-mo bars out
these days have lots of back sweep, the JB bars are flat with
very little back sweep and upsweep. Joey tells us this offers
him more pull out of the gate and when pulls up for a jump. He
also explained that most aluminum Jr and Expert bars these days
are also flat with little back sweep. As he grew into needing
cro-mo bars, Joey found it hard to find a cro-mo bar that offered
the same feel of the aluminum bars he was used too. From this
need for a new bar, and some design work from Joey, came the new
FLY "JB" bar. So if you're looking for something a little
different then what's out there or you're a younger rider looking
for a cro-mo that feels like your alloy bars, then the JB bar
is the ticket! Black only, 5.5", 7.5", and 8" sizes
available now through your local FLY dealer or favorite mail-order.
bmxultra.com/XBR press release
It's a long time overdue, but Australia now has a nation
wide Hall of Fame, or just about. We are now taking nominations
for the first inductees to the bmxultra.com Hall of Fame. The
bmxultra.com Hall of Fame has two categories; rider and industry/volunteer.
XBR will be running their People's Choice Awards in conjunction
with the bmxultra.com Hall of Fame. The People's choice awards
include caegories such as;
You can nominate for both the Hall of Fame and People's Choice Awards at the same time.
Nominations will be taken over the next month. Then voting will commence. With the presentations being awarded on January 20, 2007.
Click here to nominate for the bmxultra.com Hall of Fame and the XBR People's Choice Awards.
bmxultra.com press release
Shane Jenkins was the only active member of the bmxultra.com team
on the weekend, making the annual trip down to the Warrnambool
Classic.
With only 8 riders in A Pro, each race would be like a main. With consistant results, and staying relatively unscathed in the final round where most of the field were caught up in a huge crash, Shane finished 3rd overall. When we asked Shane what he thought of the racing this is what he had to say: "I was happy to get a podium finish in A Pro. The racing was so close anything could have happened on the day. But I usually do well at Warrnambool, it suits me, and I have to say they have done an awesome job rebuilding their second straight, it's one of the most fun straights that I have raced on."
The bmxultra.com team is proudly supported by One Bicycles, Supercross BMX, Answer BMX, Dirt Designs, ATi grips, and Tektro brakes.
BMXSQ press release
We invite All riders (both BMX & MTB) to what will be a fantastic
fun day for all.
All funds raised will be donated to Renee. (See Event Flyer in race calendar)
We also have a Huge raffle running including four bikes, a pocket bike,...and many many many other great prizes, made possible by those kind people who have donated prizes. Please check the raffle list, and also checkout the contacts of those kind people who have donated goods.
If you wish to purchase tickets in this Mega-Raffle, please do so ASAP at the contacts provided. Don’t miss out..., as there are many great prizes on offer, and all money raised goes towards Renee’s fundraiser... a great cause.
If you wish to purchase Raffle tickets in Renee's Day Please
contact
SQ Sec. Kayelene on 07 38122494 or email kmewd@optusnet.com.au
For payment of Raffle Tickets, please make cheques payable to;
BMX South Qld
and post to;
The Secretary BMXSQ
16 Vernon St.
Ipswich 4305
Qld
OR
You can Direct Deposit to;
Bank/Branch: Bank of Qld - Booval
BSB Number: 124053
A/C Number: 10296866
A/C Name: BMX South Qld Inc.
Please leave your name in the "Reference" field.
All raffle ticket sales will be receipted.
All raffle payments must be received prior to drawing of raffle
(so please get in now).
There will also be a Special Photo Album being set up on the day. Here's how it works. As soon as you get to the Centenary Plains BMX track this Saturday find Jamie-Lee & Julie. They will have the digital camera set up, where you pay/donate $1 (to the cause). Your Picture will be taken (group shots & funny photos welcome - $1 per head). All Picture Taking will FINISH at END OF MOTO ONE. Why.., because the girls will then race off and get all the picture processed (printed), bring them back to the track, paste them all in a Special Album for Renee, and you then get to write a short note to Renee next to your picture in this Special Album. The Album will be presented to Renee at a later date, and will be a great recollection of the big day... But Remember... dive in & get your picture taken ASAP.. as the girls will be VERY busy on the day organizing this fantastic gift. Please don't be left out of this Album.. anyone can be a part of it... for one dollar per head.
You can check updates to raffle list, and all other info at: http://southqld.bmxa.com.au and click on the big pink "RENEE’S DAY" button.
See you All this Sat 11th for a great day....
Intense BMX press release
Intense BMX is proud to announce the addition of a new team for
2007 and beyond- Intense/Everguard. The Everguard team has been
around for the past few seasons with some of the strongest riders
around, focusing mostly on the NBL side of racing. With Riders
such as Danny Caluag, Mike Brabant, Stephanie Barajan, Chris Burke,
and Kris Fox to name a few, this may be the most powerful team
in the NBL today! Intense BMX is proud to support the team for
2007 and we look for a long term relationship with the Intense/Everguard
race team! The team made their first appearance this past weekend
at the NBL Silver State National event!
The Silver State Nationals was also the first NBL national round to announce the addition of Intense BMX as one of the new sponsors for the NBL in 2007. Added to the already impressive sponsors of Vigor Helmets, SINZ Racing Products, Tangent, and Woodward Camps, Intense is proud to join the NBL family.
What better way to celebrate the new sponsorship of the team, than to win the Team Competition both days! Intense/Everguard didn’t hold back with the wins in team competition, having both of their Elite Men’s Pro Riders on the Podium on day 1, or by giving away autographed Intense BMX banners all weekend. The Silver State National event was also filmed for TV, as part of the up coming NBL UCI/Elite TV series.
Team Rider Highlights from Nellis, NV-
Danny Caluag – Elite Pro Open Winner Both Days and 2nd and
7th in Elite Pro
Mike Brabant – Elite Pro 3rd and 8th
Stephanie Barajan – Elite Women 7th and 4th
Chris Burke – Super Class – 5th and 3rd
Kris Fox – Jr Elite Men 2nd Place
Johnny Woodmanse - 17-24 Expert 1st both days
Nathan Miler – 15x 1st both days
Brandon Tizon – 14x 1st both days
Robert Gulvin – 11x 1st both days
Look for some more great news from Intense BMX in the next few weeks!
For information on Intense BMX line of complete bikes, frame geometry, the line of the Intense Tire Systems, or any other scoop on INTENSE BMX, please check out www.intensebmx.com
Intense BMX and Intense Tire System are proud to be associated with the finest Bicycle dealers’ world wide. Intense BMX Products are a division of VSI Products. – www.vsiproducts.com
by bmxultra.com
We were asked on behalf of Eastfield and Knox clubs to put
a shout out on bmxultra.com for anyone who may be able to help
with some prizes for raffles at the Renee Junga Benefit being
held at Knox on the 17th of November.
If you have anything that might help to raise some money, and
nothing is too small, please contact Cameron Murray on 0418 531
121.
For further information check
the flyer on the race calendar
Knox BMX Club press release
Entries will be accepted up until Friday November
10th.
Please note: Entries are still being accepted for the BMX Mad
Thunderdome which is on this coming weekend November 11th &
12th.
If you have not entered yet, put your entry in the mail now or call Cameron Murray on 0418 531 121 as soon as you can.
Entries can also be dropped in at the Knox club during Gate sessions on Thursday night or Friday night this week. Classes will have been set by then and you will have to take what is available but your entry will still be accepted.
Entry forms also from BMX Mad 116 Boronia rd Boronia.
by bmxultra.com
I have put an announcement on the forum and forgot to put
it here in the news section, sorry folks. Tomorrow is Melbourne
Cup Day which is a public holiday in most of Victoria, so we are
going to make the most of it and do some work on the track and
some riding.
We have a tip truck bringing more dirt into the backyard in prepartion for BSX2007. If you are in the area or looking to pass some time you might want to help us out with some digging or even just riding the track to help us pack it in. Send me an email so I know to expect you and I can provide details on how to get here. For a general idea Kinglake is about an hour north of Melbourne. There shouldn't be a great deal of heavy labour since Chris Van Winden has organised a dingo for the day. It's very important that at this stage we get the jumps and corners dialled in and we can only do that with the help of others.
If you are planning on racing BSX2007 this just might be a good way to get in a little extra track time. Email webmaster@bmxultra.com if you have any questions.
by bmxultra.com
It was refreshing to see that Warrnambool have made a significant
change to their track with the second straight being converted
into a medium set of 5 jumps that goes something like this; double,
double, step up, table top to step up double. It's a whole lot
of fun with not much pedalling. It flows so well it feels more
like an oversized rhythm section. It will be interesting to see
what Warrnambool have planned for the rest of their track.
The weather was cool, over cast and quite windy at times which
meant riders would spend most of their time with their wheels
on the ground.
One thing that keeps me going back to Warrnambool, aside from
the track, is the atmosphere. Whether there is 300 riders or 80
riders, there is always a friendly atmosphere and the crowd really
get behind the riders.
It was unusual to see a race at Warrnambool without Ben Price
or Tony Harvey. Actually there were only 4 riders in the field.
Only 8 in the A pro as well, where 4 of the riders were over 30
and keeping the rest of the A pros honest.
AA racing was awesome, watching locals Luke Prelove and Ash McCutcheon go at each other started off quite innocent in the first 2 motos. But in the third McCutcheon was in the lead with about 2 lengths on Pretlove but left the second corner wide open. Pretlove saw the opening and sent him off the top of the berm, just about taking out two spectators on the other side. In the 4th and final round Ash got some of his own back leaving Pretlove in the dirt. Simon Anderson was very close to them.
With the A Pro field bunched up with some super close racing it made for it's own share of carnage ,especially in the last round. I think Danny Galea was the only one left both upright and on the track. Zac Lennon tried to push his way though Nick Brooks as they were going through the first corner. Shane Jenkins right on their tails had a front row seat and found a gap between bouncing bikes and bodies, he didn't go down but ended up 4 wheel driving through the grass on the infield. The rest of the field found themselves in a huge pile in the corner.
The 4 pro women also put on a great show. Sorry, we didn't catch all the names or the results. Michelle Brookes made her pro debut in fine style, although finishing 4th it looks like she has learned some tricks from her A Pro husband Nick and could be a real contender in the future.
Warrnambool put on an awesome day of racing, we'll be back next year.
Results
(Unoffical)
AA Pro (4 riders):
1. Luke Pretlove
2. Ash McCutcheon
3. Simon Anderson
4. Shane Claassen
A Pro (8 riders):
1. Danny Galea
2. Nick Brookes
3. Shane Jenkins
4. Zac Lennon
5. Craig Walczuk
6. Adam Kauer
7. Brian Kelly
BMXVictoria press release
Huge increase in numbers for 2006
Final Entry List
BMX Victoria is pleased with the significant increase
in rider/entry numbers again this year. A total of 433 riders
have submitted 558 entries this year. These are up by 113 riders
and 147 entries on 2005.
The final entry list for the 2006 SE Bikes Victorian Open BMX Championships:
Entries are now closed.
All entrants are encouraged to check their entry details and notify
Diane or Brian Lacey by email Laceyfamily@ozemail.com.au or phone
on
03 9563 8552 or 0413 706 786 immediately of any errors or omissions.
At this time classes have not been merged pending any alterations or additions. A list of the merged classes will be released shortly.
Final instructions will be posted to all entrants during the coming week.
by Greg Siinmaa
There was a professional photographer at the interclub and he
has taken some great shots. If any one is interested they can
see them at www.captured.net.au
ABA BMX press release
Rider and number of wins this ABA BMX season-
| AA PRO Women Pro |
Vet Pro Pro Cruiser |
Pro Points through Fall Nationals
| AA PRO 1 BUBBA HARRIS 2527 PRO CRUISER 1 DONNY ROBINSON 2494 |
VET PRO 1 TODD PARRY 2493 WOMEN PRO 1 ALISE POST 2355 |
A PRO 101 BRANDON HOPKINS 1042 |
ABA would like to thank all our great sponsors:
GameStop-(www.gamestop.com)
EB Games-(www.ebgames.com)
Yamaha Waverunner-(www.yamaha-motor.com)
Redline Bicycles-(www.redlinebicycles.com)
Fly Racing-(www.flyracingbmx.com)
Sponsorhouse-(www.sponsorhouse.com)
FMF BMX-(www.fmfbmx.com)
GT Bicycles-(www.gtbicycles.com)
Mongoose Bicycles-(www.mongoose.com)
Schwinn Bicycles-(www.schwinnbikes.com)
O’GIO-(www.ogio.com)
Tangent-(www.tangentproducts.com)
Intense Bikes-(www.intensebmx.com)
Exclusive One
Without their help, we couldn't make the 2006 ABA racing season
such a huge success.
BMXVictoria press release
Here's the latest entry list for the Victorian Open Championships.
Click here to check them out by class.
NBL press release
You could win a $500 United States Savings Bond with NBL
stickers!
Attention all riders: Don't miss out on some easy money for your
future! If your photo appears on the front cover of BMX Today
or any other major BMX magazine (BMX Plus!, BMXWorld, BMXer, etc.)
out there and you have a clearly visible NBL sticker showing on
your number plate, YOU WILL WIN A U.S. SAVINGS BOND! Elite riders
will receive a $500 savings bond, and amateur riders will receive
a $250 savings bond. If there are multiple riders in the photo,
and they all have visible NBL stickers on their plates, then THEY
ALL WIN! Stop by the NBL Registration trailer at any National
or Regional and pick up a free NBL sticker for your number plate.
$500 WINNER!
Robert de Wilde is the most recent recipient for his cover fold
out shot in BMXWORLD. Kyle Bennett and Jarrett Kolich missed out
on a cool $500 so stick em’ up for Las Vegas.
ABA BMX press release
Free Live-Streaming Coverage of the ABA "Fall Nationals"
from Albuquerque, New Mexico
Gilbert, Arizona— The ABA (American Bicycle Association) once again provided free live-streaming coverage of the 25th national event on its 2006 BMX (Bicycle Motocross ) racing series. The ABA has previously provided an audio feed of its national events for fans and racers to get real-time coverage of its national BMX races. After live streaming video for the "Blackjack Nationals", adding the live streaming-video coverage for the ABA BMX Fall Nationals is once again a first for BMX and unprecedented for the sport!
The action didn't stop on race day; the Albuquerque, New Mexico
race event can be viewed around-the-clock for "FREE"
at the ABA website (www.ababmx.com).
This continuous video feed will allow schools, libraries, bike
shops and anyone interested in BMX to view national-level racing
from their computer by clicking the link on the ABA Homepage.
Also, ABA BMX will be have live steaming video of the ABA BMX
Grands week coming up on November 24th-26th. ABA BMX will feature
the ABA Race of Champions, The Friday Night ABA PRO Spectacular/N.A.G.
5 Challenge, and the 2006 ABA Grand Nationals. Look for more info
on these events real soon!
ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona, is “The Sanctioning of 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 worlds largest promoter of action sports. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX , ABA events or professional racers, call (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit www.ababmx.com
UCI press release
UCI BMX RANKING
The 2005/2006 UCI BMX Ranking came to an end with the
2006 UCI BMX World Championships in Sao Paolo, Brazil. Once again
Robert De Wilde (NED) showed great consistency throughout the
season snatching the top spot in Elite Men, followed by always
present Randy Stumpfhauser (USA). In Elite Women, Gabriella Diaz
(ARG) won the overall ranking with great results on the Latin
American Continent and at the World Championships. Another Dutch
rider, Martijn Scherpen came out on top in the Junior Men Ranking
with his strong season in Europe followed by his 2nd place in
the World Championships. Shanaze Reade (GBR) won the overall Junior
Women Ranking with merely 1 point when she finished ahead of Maria
Eugenia Ruarte (ARG) in the Junior Women finals at the World Championships.
For full ranking results, please go to the following page; www.uci.ch/ucinet/uci.asp?page=rankings&discipline=bmx&ryear=2006
UCI is pleased to announce the Nations Ranking, which begun with
the 2006 UCI BMX World Championships and will continue until 2008
counting all Class 1,2,3 and 4 events. In the current Nations
Ranking, USA is on top of the ranking with the strong performance
of Mike Day, Randy Stumpfhauser and Donny Robinson. Visit the
UCI ranking on this page;
www.uci.ch/ucinet/uci.asp?page=rankings&discipline=bmx&ryear=2006
The Nations Ranking will function as the main qualification criteria for countries to qualify for the Olympic Games. (To view the Olympic Qualification criteria, please see Part XI of the UCI rule book on the following link; www.uci.ch/modello.asp?1stLevelID=H&level1=0&level2=0&idnews=2676
UCI CALENDAR
The 2006/2007 BMX Calendar is posted on the UCI website.
See link; www.uci.ch/ucinet/uci.asp?page=Calendar&discipline=bmx&ryear=2007
Starting from 2007, UCI will change the calendar to match the ranking calendar year. This will mean that the next calendar will be from 1 August 2007 to 30 May 2008. Calendar inscription information has already been sent out to all National Federation, and the deadline to register events on the international calendar is 15th December 2006.
UCI INTRODUCING MASTERS CATEGORY AT THE BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The highly competitive older age categories will reach
another level of recognition at the upcoming 2007 UCI BMX World
Championships in Victoria, Canada. As in other cycling disciplines,
UCI is pleased to announce the introduction of a new full medal
status category “Masters 30 & Over” (20”
Standard bicycle). The Masters 30 & Over will receive full
recognition where the winner will be awarded a blue UCI Rainbow
Jersey and medals to the top 3.
The Masters 30 & Over will be open for anyone that has not competed in any Elite class during the current season (from 1 Aug 2006). Each country will be allowed to enter 16 riders in Masters 30 & Over.
2007 UCI BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN VICTORIA, CANADA
The preparation work for next year’s biggest event
has already begun, with the construction of the World’s
track already on its way. A new permanent track will be build
by UCI track builder Tom Ritzenthaler at the Juan de Fuca Recreation
Centre in the Westshore Community in Greater Victoria.
With the expected participation of over 2’500 athletes from 40 countries, the World Championships will be held from 26-29 July 2006. Challenge practice will be held 24-25 July, followed by Challenge competitions on 26-27 July. Elite classes will practice on 27 July with competitions on Saturday 28 July. All Cruiser Championship and Challenge events will be held on Sunday 29 July. Detailed schedule will be released shortly.
The official World Championships website has already been launched and contains all necessary information such as accommodation, travel and pretty much everything else you need to know. Please visit; www.bmxworlds2007.com
UCI BMX PERMANENT CAREER NUMBERS
Starting with the season 2006-2007 (from 1 August 2006),
the UCI is introducing a permanent number system for Elite Men
& Elite Women. With this system, riders can choose a “career
number”, which they have the exclusive right to use for
their entire Elite class career. This will give riders a possibility
to market themselves and to give media and spectators an easy
way to identify riders. A chosen number will be exclusive for
the rider, and cannot be used by any other elite class rider (including
Junior and Cruiser classes). Please view the assigned numbers
on the link; www.uci.ch/modello2.asp?1stlevelid=C&level1=5&level2=0&idnews=4357
The permanent numbers have been assigned for this season 2006-2007, and no additional numbers will be assigned. Riders that haven’t already been assigned a permanent number will have another chance for next season (2007-2008) to apply for available numbers.
For that National Federations will receive an application form in June 2007, and individual riders shall contact their National Federation in order to apply for a permanent number.
2009 UCI BMX WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AWARDED TO ADELAIDE,
AUSTRALIA
The UCI Management Committee has awarded the 2009 UCI
BMX World Championships to Adelaide, Australia. Adelaide provided
an excellent bid on all aspects with a great support from the
Government of South Australia. The event will be held 23-26 July
2009 in the well-proven Royal Adelaide Showgrounds located only
a few minutes from downtown Adelaide.
UCI BMX SUPERCROSS WORLD CUP
The 2006 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup has come to an
end after two exciting events in USA and France. The 1st round
of UCI BMX Supercross World Cup made a popular return to San Jose
(USA) in September and was once again a part of the Dew Action
Sports Tour’s Toyota Challenge stop. With the event being
held in night time, the spectacular BMX Supercross track was presented
in a fantastic setting, bringing the crowd to their feet with
some astounding race action. The event was broadcasted on NBC
Sports the next day, where 40 million TV viewers could see Michal
Prokop (CZE) win in front of a pack of strong US riders. Michal
Prokop, also being the MTB World Champion, amazed many with his
ability to be competitive in two different disciplines!
The final round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup was held in Fréjus, France in conjunction with the biggest MTB event in Europe – the Roc d’Azur. In front of 80’000 Roc d’Azur visitors. High winds became a safety issuen during race day and the track needed to be altered with less jumps for the finals. Nevertheless, the racing action was intense, with Donny Robinson (USA) edging out Michal Prokop (CZE) for the win. Robinson also won the overall UCI BMX Supercross World Cup title.
The UCI BMX Supercross will be extended to four stops in 2007, adding a few new events and returning to both San Jose and Fréjus.
by Matt Butterworth
The sudden and tragic passing of Michael Figliomeni on Saturday
28th October 2006 was felt by many in the sporting world, not
just those in the speedway community. Before Michael was involved
in speedcars, he and the whole Figliomeni family was heavily involved
in BMX from the early 80’s. Back then Michael and his younger
brothers Stephen, Frankie and Andrew dominated their age classes.
But it was Michael who not only was successful but was one of
the most respected riders in WA. He was extremely powerful out
of the gate and with tracks in the 80’s that were mostly
drag strips that suited the power rider, Michael was rarely beaten.
Yet you wouldn’t know that he was that calibre of rider
off the track. He had a quiet aura about him and got things done
on the track.
My first memories were reading BMX Pancake (early 80’s mag)
as a 10 year old in Port Hedland and just starting racing. Michael
was featured occasionally and this built up a kind of celebrity
status in my own mind when I first came down to race in Perth
at BMX Action Park in Malaga in 1982. The track was owned and
run by the now UCI BMX President Abe Schneider and he introduced
our family to the Figliomeni’s and was kind of awe struck
by who he was and how fast he raced. As the years went by we moved
the Perth and raced more and got to know the Figliomeni family
quite well. The whole family were extremely friendly and nothing
was too much trouble. I was fortunate enough to race with Michael
as a 14 year old in my first race in “Opens”. He would
have 2 bike lengths on me by the first jump such was his pull
out of the gate, yet would take the time to give me a couple of
tips on gates during practice.
Those who were around then and are still racing today (eg Karl
Mustchin, Paul Throns, Jade McPherson) will all have their memories
of Michael and in reading the obituaries in the paper, he was
the consummate professional in everything he did, racing or in
business. Talented, quiet in striving for success and perfection
yet commanded respect through his drive and unyielding desire
to win that produced championships in all areas of competition,
be it BMX, motocross or speedway. The unexpected passing of an
athlete who did not drink or smoke will, no doubt, cause those
of us around his age range to stop and reflect for a moment how
short life is and live it to its absolute maximum.
Michael will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
