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by bmxultra.com
One of the limited edition (1 of 50) bsx2008 plates that was signed by Joe Hey (one of the winners of the XBR xpression session) sold at the bsx auction, has been framed and is up for grabs on Ebay, thanks to Barb Carey. Since the Royal Children's Hospital is a charity Ebay have wavered any costs in the sale so 100% of the funds raised from the auction will go to the Royal Children's Hospital.
Don't miss this opportunity, these plates are collectors items and have been known to sell for up to $200.
Check it out now at http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150211423707
ABA press release
Gilbert, Arizona - The American Bicycle Association (ABA) is proud to announce that Intense BMX has signed a multi-year sponsorship agreement with the ABA. Intense BMX are the makers of the most popular frame in BMX, the Podium Series, 20 different complete bikes, and the most popular tires in BMX. Their products fit in very well with our programs, as the ABA is the best in BMX. The multi-year agreement will see Intense BMX promoted at the ABA National Series level as well as in the BMXer magazine and www.ababmx.com . Intense BMX will also be a major supporter of the ABA's Race for Life Series and the ABA BMX events in Canada.
Intense BMX has a few different teams that they support. The Intense BMX / Bawls Guarana Pro Team sponsors the Dynamic Duo of BMX, ABA National #1 Pro and National #1 Pro Cruiser rider Danny ”Easy Money” Caluag and 2007 ABA Rookie Pro of the Year, David ‘The Hermanator’ Herman. The combination of these two AA Pro’s, and the Intense Podium frame being the BMXer Magazines Golden Crank winner for 2007 Bike of the Year, is a lethal and winning combination. When it comes to ABA National # 1 Championships, Intense can place their name on just about all of them. They currently hold the ABA #1 Championships in the “Factory” Team category with the Intense/Phantom/Ontrac team, AA PRO, PRO Cruiser, Amateur Boys-Nic Long, Amateur Boys Cruiser-Billy Russell, Amateur Girls-Dominique Daniels, and Amateur Girls Cruiser-Dominique Daniels. These titles are no easy task to win and are the most prestigious titles in BMX. With the right combination of riders and products Intense BMX gets the job done, year in and year out!
Bernard Anderson, ABA’s Vice President stated - “We are very excited to continue our sponsorship agreement with Intense for the next 3 years. They are committed to the sport of BMX and the ABA BMX racers, families, and fans. This sponsorship will only help them reach the masses and help keep Intense at the forefront of the BMX world. The Intense Brand has grown in leaps and bounds in a very short time. It’s always fun to work closely with a company like that. We have some big things planned for the future”
Intense BMX Marketing Manager Pete Dylewski noted – “We are very proud to continue our support in BMX and work with the ABA. We owe a lot of our success with the Intense BMX Brand due to sponsorship with the ABA. What better way to say thanks than to give back to the sport and the ABA that have helped make Intense a world leader in BMX by continuing our support of the American Bicycle Association. We are excited to renew our agreement and we have a lot of great things planned for the next 3 years with the ABA to make the races more exciting, fun, and say thanks to all of the Intense BMX fans in ABA Land!”
Intense BMX has dominated the BMX frame market for the past 3 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 The Podium, with 15 different sizes to choose from, for the rider to get the correct frames size and fit. Intense BMX is manufactured by VSI Products of Cerritos, CA. VSI Products also manufactures, Intense Tires, THE Industries, SINZ Racing Products, and Vigor Helmets. For more information on VSI Products, visit www.vsiproducts.com
For more information about Intense BMX visit: www.intensebmx.com, Intense BMX is proudly sponsored by BAWLS Guarana, Shimano, Fly Racing, OGI, THE Products, SINZ, and Intense Tyres. Visit the ABA website to see the full 2008 National Schedule at www.ababmx.com.
ABA press release
Guthrie, Oklahoma – GO211.com, in conjunction with the American Bicycle Association, is proud to bring you the LIVE "FREE" webcast of the ABA’s Sooner Nationals, a ABA BMX PRO Series event hosted by the LAZY E. Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma. Tune in for all the race action starting Saturday, February 2nd, through Sunday, February 3rd. This weekend will be another great one for sure! It all starts on the February, 2nd at 10:00am central time with a pre-show for the Sooner Nationals. GO211.com will then go right into the "LIVE" action packed event coverage starting at 11:00am central time for the duration of the days event. GO211.com will kick things off again at 7:30 central time with another pre-show webcast, followed by the "LIVE" action feed at 8:00am sharp on the February, 3rd. The Sooner National in Guthrie, Oklahoma is always noted as one of the best BMX events of the year, and this year will not be a disappointment. The facility, the track, the dirt, the PRO Section, the racers, and the fans all seem to come together to make this a can't miss event!
Remember, if for some odd reason you aren't attending this awesome event or you can't get to a computor this weekend and miss all of the race action. GO211.com will have all the Main Events (plus Pro Quarters, Semis, and Motos), interviews, and shows posted on GO211.com the week following the event. Be sure to check out www.GO211.com and www.ababmx.com for more details.
About GO211.com:
Go211.com is the leading community and video site for lifestyle sports created by and for action sports athletes and enthusiasts. It's the place to hang with the Pros and friends to get behind-the-scenes video, blogs, photos, webcasts and podcasts from featured contributors along with other action sports fans. Go211.com offers a broad range of exclusive content submitted directly from the athletes. The Go211 Pro Team roster includes Danny Kass, Jeremy Jones, CJ Hobgood, Christian Hosoi, Hannah Teter, Ross Powers, Donny Robinson, Alise Post, Kyle Bennett, Randy Stumpfhauser, Mike Losness, Seth Wescott and Kelly Clark, among others.
About The American Bicycle Association
ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, is “The Sanctioning Body of BMX”©. The ABA organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, nationwide and Canada. With 60,000 active members, 274 racing facilities and a 27 event-national race schedule; ABA is the largest promoter of action sports. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX, ABA events or Professional racers, call bonspeedMedia; (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit www.ababmx.com.
by Shane Jenkins
In 2007 BMX Victoria ran a State Series "because that's what the riders wanted". It seems that the riders didn't want it at all, it was poorly supported.
I am old school. When I started racing in 1982 there were two associations in Australia, they were totally seperate and independant of each other, but that's when the number of registered riders was at it's peak. Through the early 80's race meetings would pull 800 riders and nationals would pull 2000 (and that's not including pre-titles or probikx/champbikx to fudge the numbers), club races back then would draw more riders than most open meetings on the Victorian calendar these days.
We are a long way since those days with numbers on the slide ever since, BMX racing has seen a couple of small spikes in growth but certainly nothing significant in the past 10 years.
Other sports like Australian rules Football have multi million dollar campaigns to recruit youngsters into their sport from a very early age, on a shoe string budget BMX Australia has put together a come and try day, it has shown success, but how can our sport possibly compete?
I think we face two problems, gaining new riders is certainly one, but retention of existing riders should be a high priority. How do you maintain their interest? Try different things. Don't just put the same old thing on every single weekend and expect people to just keep going. It wont take long for them to get bored. Things like taking all day to run a race meeting that can be run in a few hours is more important than people think. People put a whole lot more value on their time these days, so if they could spend all day at a BMX track to race and only get a few laps will they do that or will they chose to hit up a track for an hour or two then do other things with the remainder of the day?
I would like to be proven wrong, but it's my understanding that Gavin D from www.xbr.com.au could have presented a race series to BMX Victoria, but it would have fallen on deaf ears. Frustrated, Gavin set out to run it anyway. Now, as the event nears, there are all sorts of accusations and threats going around.
People, this is BMX a sport that I am passionate about as I am sure you are, if someone has a good idea it's time to listen. All personal feelings aside you can't afford not to.
I think it's time for BMX Victoria and XBR to sit down together and work things out. I mean now! At least try to work together. The Victorian State Series was a bit of a flop last year, let's give XBR a try. What is there to lose? I know there is a lot bigger buzz around the track about the XBR Autumn series, but I would hate to see the low numbers we already have in our state divided up even more. If I was forced to make a choice I would support the XBR series over the Victorian State Series.
Let's put all differences aside and make this work together.
ABA press release
Fire Magic Grill-off Series:
The American Bicycle Association and ABA National Series Sponsor Fire Magic Premium Grills are excited to announce the 2008 Fire Magic Grill-off Series heating up a national race event near you. Competition is open to all individuals, groups and teams in attendance and will take place on Day One (Saturdays) at nine (9) designated outdoor national race events throughout the season. To enter, participants are required to prepare on-site, and with their own equipment, an outdoor grill recipe of their choice and submit a prepared sample with written recipe and recipe name before the end of that day’s second qualifying round. Entries will be judged based upon taste, presentation and originality of name, with the day’s top five (5) finalists being entered into a random drawing to win one of the most innovative, finest outdoor grills on the market today—the all-new Fire Magic Aurora A530s (A530s-1E1N-62 / stand-alone model) or A530i (A530i-1E1N / built-in model) worth a retail value of $4,573.00 and $2,844.00 respectively. With a list of incredible features, including industry-best cast stainless steel burners that are guaranteed for life, the A530s—like every Fire Magic Grill—burns hotter and cooks better than any grill you have every owned—unless, of course, it’s been a Fire Magic.
There is no cost to enter and participants can enter as many unique recipes, in as many of the Grill-off competitions as they choose. ABA and Fire Magic reserve the right to select the judge(s) and all recipes will be anonymously submitted to the judge(s) for top five (5) selection and inclusion in a random drawing for that day’s award, with a Fire Magic grill being awarded prior to the start of that day’s main event. Entrants must be present to win and can choose from either the stand-alone or built-in models—which will be available for pick-up from a Fire Magic dealer in your area sometime before December 31, 2008. Sales tax on all awards will be the responsibility of the winners. Previous grill winners will not be eligible for future events.
Likewise, every non-winning recipe entered throughout the course of the Fire Magic Grill-off Series will automatically be entered into a random drawing at the Friday Night PRO Spectacular/NAG 5 Challenge event at the Grand Nationals in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with the winner taking home a Fire Magic A530s or A530i. Previous grill winners will not be eligible for this drawing. So fire up your grills because the more you enter, the more chances you have to win!
Fire Magic Grill-Off Series Events:
3/14 – Winter Nationals - Phoenix, AZ
3/27 – Super Nationals - Desoto, TX
4/26 – East Coast National - Spartanburg, SC
5/2 – US Nationals - Tulare, CA
5/9 - Mid-America Nationals- Blue Springs, MO
6/13 – Mid-West Nationals - Rockford, IL
7/26 – Great Salt Lake - Salt Lake City, UT
10/3 – Golden State - CA TBA
And one ABA BMX National Series event still to be named
*all dates and events are subject to weather conditions*
And finally, to reward all those dads, moms and grown-ups racing their hearts out like the kids, ABA and Fire Magic will be awarding one more grill—the state-of-the art Echelon E790s (E790s-2E1N-62 / stand-alone model) or E790i (E790i-2E1N / built-in model), worth a retail value of $7,743.00 and $5,623.00 respectively, as part of the Fire Magic Echelon Race Series. Eligible riders must be ranked in the top ten (10) in any one of the following National Age Group classes after the final ABA regular season national race (Disney Cup Event), with the winner to be being randomly drawn at the Friday Night PRO Spectacular/NAG 5 Challenge event at the 2008 ABA Grand Nationals.
Fire Magic Echelon Race Series:
Eligible Classes:
28-35 Men
36 & Over Men
26-30 Men’s Cruiser
31-35 Men’s Cruiser
36-40 Men’s Cruiser
41-45 Men’s Cruiser
46-50 Men’s Cruiser
51-55 Men’s Cruiser
56 & Over Men’s Cruiser
28 & Over Women
26-30 Woman’s Cruiser
31-35 Woman’s Cruiser
36-40 Woman’s Cruiser
41-45 Woman’s Cruiser
46 & Over Woman’s Cruiser
So, get your competitive juices flowing and start cooking and racing; you could win one of the world’s finest outdoor grills. The American Bicycle Association and the Fire Magic Grill-Off Series—great times and great food.
About The Robert H. Peterson Company
The Robert H. Peterson Company is committed to enhancing the quality of life through the manufacture, assembly and distribution of high quality barbecue grill products for the home. In support of this commitment, the company is committed to constantly improving the quality of its products, dedicating significant resources to the research and development of new products, and offering products that are safe and environmentally friendly. For additional press information about The Robert H. Peterson Company, Fire Magic Premium Grills or any of the Company’s other quality family of products, or to find a dealer in your area, call (626) 369-5085 or visit www.rhpeterson.com.
About the American Bicycle Association
ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona is “The Sanctioning Body of BMX”©. The ABA organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, nationwide and Canada. With 60,000 active members, 274 racing facilities and a 27 event-national race schedule; ABA is the largest promoter of action sports. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX, ABA events or Professional racers, call bonspeedMedia; (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit www.ababmx.com.
by bmxultra.com
The Warragul BMX Club will host a Royal Children's Hospital fundraiser on Sunday 17th Feb.
With the council building a bike path for the locals which is planned to go right through a couple of the corners of the track this could be your last chance to ride the track in it's current form. Six man gate, flat corners, short straights and a single jump per straight are just some of the reasons this track has a huge cult following.
When the path goes in everything will change. They will put in an 8 lane gate and a more modern style race track. If you are an old schooler and keen to have a crack but aren't licenced the organisers are planning on putting on a novelty event just for you.
Ok, so it's not the last bash at Warragul, but it will never be the same (this track should have been heritage listed), make sure you don't miss out on the fun.
For further information download the entry form from the bmxultra.com race calendar.
Double A Marketing press release
The 2008 NBL season kicked off this past weekend in Goodyear, Arizona. What may now be the premier NBL Track, the Estrella Mountain Track, was a pure test of speed and skill. This track features some of the best berms and rhythm sections that the Pros have raced upon in many years. Things kicked off for the Elite men on Friday with round #8 of the UCI North American Series and then moved on to the first NBL Pro Series event, The NBL War of the Stars, on Saturday. Due to rain the race was canceled on Sunday and NBL rules call for Saturdays results to be doubled. Great news for the Double A Marketing Pros as they finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 6th! Here is how each rider finished up:
Kyle Bennett has had an incredible past season and it looks like he has no signs of slowing down anytime soon. The leader of the USA UCI points will be the only automatic pick to be named to Team USA and get to race at the Olympics. Kyle knows the easiest way to get to the Olympics is to be that rider. Since winning the Worlds, Kyle has been an unstoppable force in the UCI events and currently has a huge lead. On Friday, Kyle added an another important win at the UCI event and has stretched his UCI North American points lead event further. Kyle didn't stop there, as he also won the NBL Elite Main event on Saturday. Chalk up 3 wins for Kyle and a the start of what could be another NBL #1 title and a shot at the 2008 Olympic Games.
Kyle's Sponsors include Free Agent, FLY Racing, UGP, Shimano, GO211.com, Bombshell, Sun Ringle, Kenda, Thomson, KHS, S & M bars, Cyto Sport, ORP, Powerbar, and BMXpros.com
Randy Stumpfhauser looked to be the one rider who was going to dethrone Kyle in Goodyear, as his incredible first strait away power had the fans on their toes watching the race action come main event time. On Friday, Randy lead the main event until a small bobble in the rhythm section cost him dearly. Randy went from 1st to 4th in the blink of an eye. That is how tough Elite/AA Pro racing is. Randy came back to take 2nd on Saturday, giving him 2 2nd places in the NBL record books.
Randy's sponsors include GT Bicycles, Bombshell, ODI, Tangent, Fly Racing, Sinz, Shimano, GO211.com, OGIO, Cyto Sport, Power Bar, SDG, and BMXPros.com
Cristian Becerine is one of the most consistent riders on the Pro circuit and Goodyear was another prime example. On Friday, Cristian was in the UCI Elite Men's main event but placed an uncharacteristic 7th overall. Cristian came back strong on Saturday and wound up 3rd in the main event. 3 great main event scores and another weekend of fun and keeping the fans pumped keeps Cristian as one of the top riders on the Free Agent World Team.
Cristian's sponsors include Free Agent, KHS, Fly Racing, SINZ, Kenda, THE Products, ODI, Sun Ringle, Shimano, Powerbar, Cyto Sport, S & M bars, OGIO, Thomson, and BMXpros.com
Danny Caluag, the 2007 ABA #1 AA and Pro Cruiser rider, joined the Double A Marketing squad just days before Goodyear and to celebrate, he wanted to go out and get another great result. On Saturday, Danny was in the Elite Men's main event and he finished 6th place. Danny was looking for more wins, like the 2 AA Pro wins he took at the ABA Season opener just 2 weeks ago. Danny's next chance will be at the ABA Guthrie, Oklahoma National at the end of this week.
Danny's sponsors include Intense BMX, Bawls Gurana, FLY Racing, Shimano, THE Products, OGIO, SINZ, Go211.com, Group D, Oakley, Thomson, Intense Tyre Systems, Cyto Sport, and BMXpros.com
We all at Double A Marketing want to send out a get well soon to Jason Carnes and Dave Miller.
Double A Marketing is the original and premier BMX Racing Sports Marketing agency in the world. We proudly represent Cristian Becerine, Kyle Bennett, Danny Caluag, and Randy Stumpfhauser. For more information on any of the BMX Pro riders or on Double A Marketing and our services, please visit www.BMXpros.com.
words by bmxultra.com/photos by Gavin D @ www.xbr.com.au
Pro Open women
There were only 3 girls up for BSX this year. Australian Elite Champion Tanya Bailey, World Elite #2 (out of New Zealand) Sarah Walker and rising star Lauren Reynolds. The standard elimination format really only works with a minimum of 8 riders, so the girls devised a nice little system. They would race 3 rounds, each riding in both left and right lane and against each other once. The times from their two runs would be totaled and the two fastest riders would ride in a final.
First up were Sarah and Lauren. Sarah got to a handy lead and it was just as well. Lauren hit the inside last corner a little hot and shot to the outside bailing mid flight landing on her feet but then fell forward against a small tree which was off the side of the track. She got up right away with a big smile on her face, a little embarrassed, and brushed herself off. Lauren admitted to having a lot of fun, but decided to save herself for racing the big track at the rest of Track Attack. Down to two girls Tanya and Sarah would have a best of three.
Race 1: Sarah was in the left lane, Tanya in the right. Tanya looked to have some trouble around the outside first corner and Walker broke away to take the win.
Race 2: Tanya had the right lane this time, it was a closer race but Sarah took another win.
Race 3: Sarah was in the right lane for this run, is was fairly even down the first straight. Sarah over cooked it going into the inside third corner which allowed Tanya to get a nice lead and take the win.
Tanya, Sarah and Lauren seemed to have so much fun with it that I have a feeling that we will have a whole bunch of women racing next year.
30 & Over Open Wheel
The 30 & Over Open wheel class at BSX has grown somewhat since the first BSX. 2006 there were 4 competitors, 2007 there were 8, and 2008 even more with 12 riders, four were eliminated in the time trials.
Quarter finals
Simon Anderson in the left lane, with Simon Trewin in the right. Trewin was keeping up with Anderson but over jumped the third straight and went over the top of the the third corner. It was allover for Trewin.
Jade McPherson in the left lane Brian Alexander in the right. Brian got the snap on his Quadangle complete with Tuffs, but Jade was much faster in the last half of the track and took the win.
Jamie
Bullows was in the right lane and up against Chris Van Winden in the left. Bullows took the low road through the first straight and it cost him, he was unable to make up the ground and was eliminated.
Shane
Jenkins in the left lane with Mark Dobson in the right. Dobbo, on the cruiser, challenged Shane the whole way to the line, but just missed out. Shane going through to the next round.
Semi finals
Simon in the left lane with Chris in the right. When the gate dropped the two got even snap but Anderson carried more speed through to the first corner and raced away with the win.
Jade in the left lane with Shane in the right. Shane got the snap Jade had it all wound up at the last corner but had to drop the foot to get around. Jenkins pulled up next to him but missed out by mere inches.
Finals
Shane took the right lane Chris in the left. Jenkins got the snap and won it from start to finish, to take third place.
Simon in the left lane Jade in the right. Jade got the lead into the first corner but dropped the back wheel into the loose stuff and washed off some speed. By the half way point Jade looked to be making up ground, but nose bonked the last jump into the third corner, he lost his pedals and fell. Anderson was out in front when he realised that Jade was down, he turned around to check on his competitor. Anderson went on to take the win for the second year in a row.
Pro Open
From 32 riders we were down to just four. The two early favourites were still in the running, but as history will show, anything can happen on a track like this.
Semi finals
Josh Callan in the left lane up against Michael Young. Young got the snap, but Callan wound the bike up and won by a comfortable margin.
Billy Jolliffe in the left lane up against Alex Cameron. Alex looked to get the snap, Billy took a narrow win but the two collided and hit the ground after the finish line, they were both back on their feet pretty quick.
Finals
In the battle for third and fourth
Michael was in the left lane and up against Alex. Michael got the snap but Alex got to the first corner first. 
He seemed to have a nice lead but Michael got around the inside of the last corner faster and pulled up right next to Alex. Not a bad effort, but it wasn't quite enough, Alex took the third.
The much anticipated final match up between Jolliffe and Callan didn't disappoint the crowd. The two were neck and neck down the first straight. They pulled up even again at the half way point. Callan may have had a slight advantage, but there wasn't much in it. The two entered the last corner even and were elbow to elbow right to the line. Josh Callan took the win by just four 100ths of a second.
Both Josh and Billy were heard saying they would return for bsx2009.
We have a new king of BSX, will Josh be able to defend the crown next year? Will Luke Madill be back in 2009 to reclaim his crown? Will Billy Jolliffe be able to improve on his two second place finishes? Will Tiger Robinson return to see if he can take the win after taking out the fastest time in 2007. Or will Daniel Johnston cause an upset? Maybe Michael Young and Alex Cameron have had a sniff at finals glory and they will return next year to make a bigger impact?
XBR XPRESSION winners
Here are the XPRESSION WINNERS (XBR's dirt jumping competition). Gavin D decided to go for FOUR WINNERS. Each of these guys will win an 8x12 PRINT but they need to contact XBR at editor@xbr.com.au with their postal or collection details.
The auctions
The auctions at the end of the day are even more hotly contested than the racing. Especially the number plate auction. As riders are eliminated they hand their plate in signed and we sell them off. Josh Callan and SImona Anderson's plates went for the most amount of money this year at $50 each.
Here's the list of plates that sold for $20 or more.
| Josh Callan | $50 |
| Simon Anderson | 50 |
| Billy Jolliffe | 30 |
| Luke Pretlove | 30 |
| Sarah Walker | 30 |
| Michael Young | 25 |
| Tom Siinmaa | 25 |
| Levi Collins | 22 |
| Michael Chasteauneuf | 20 |
| Brandan Bullows | 20 |
| Jhy Denholm | 20 |
| Jesse Van Vugt | 20 |
| Todd Guyers | 20 |
| Tanya Bailey | 20 |
| Shane Jenkins | 20 |
| Adam Carey | 20 |
Other awesome items that went up for the Auction were some Answer Carbon bars, a fox Rampage Helmet, Khalen Young's Aussie team jersey that he used at the French UCI SX race, a GT jersey signed by Luke Madill and so much more. Make sure you don't miss out next year.
Thanks for supporting bsx2008 and the Royal Children's Hospital
I must thank each and everyone who helped make bsx2008 a success. There are so many names so I won't try to name them all. There were some people that put in an extraordinary effort that I will point out though.
Special thanks:
Craig Merritt, from Dirt Designs, is not only a big supporter from the start of BSX, providing the t-shirts and number plates, he is also a co-founder of the whole BSX concept of running a backyard race and raising money for the fantastic community service that the Royal Children's Hospital provide.
Andrew Hepburn of Safe and Sound production services is also a big supporter of BSX since the beginning, providing the scaffolding for the video as well as the music and sound equipment for the day.
Gavin D from XBR covered the public liability insurance costs, helped promote the event and supplied transponders which proved invaluable on the day. Helping to keep racing running through quickly, smoothly and above all accurately. Don't forget to check out www.xbr.com.au for photos and video clips from BSX.
Tracy for spending endless hours organising everything that happens off the track on the big day.
There are two guys who have spent a lot of time helping get the track and it's surrounds prepared for the event. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Levi Barnett and Chris Van Winden for their help. I really appreciate it.
Thanks
To all our partners a very special thanks to you all, without your generosity it would be impossible for us to raise money for the RCH.
To the riders thank you for your support and putting on a great show without you there certainly wouldn't be BSX.
To the volunteers thank you for all your help, no matter how big or small. You were able to hold the fort and keep everything running according to plan.
To the spectators thanks for coming along. Despite the costs and travel outside of the Melbourne metro area we manage to pull nice numbers and it's great to see the same faces year after year. Don't forget to start saving for next years event. There will be more raffles and auctions and awesome prizes.
Oh and thanks to the Bendigo BMX club for supplying the use of the gate for the day, and the Knox BMX Club for the donation of the plastic to cover the track.
Keep an eye out for more bsx2008 photos and video, coming soon. See you at bsx2009.
bsx2008 was presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Fox/GT by Monza Imports
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.com
Pro Open Round 1 highlights
Levi Collins has been amongst the fastest riders at the BSX the first two years but got a little loose in the corners during his timed run this year and drew fastest qualifier Josh Callan in round one. It was a close race but Levi had to watch the rest of the racing from the sidelines.
Michael Chasteauneuf qualified a respectable fifth in the time trial and drew Adam Shields (ranked 21) in his first race. It looked like it would be a formality however Chasty dropped the bike at his first ever BSX and it was game over for him.
Canadian Mischa Partridge (ranked 11) drew Adam Carey (ranked 27), Adam got the snap and won it from start to finish, Mischa could start packing early for his long trip home.
Brandan Bullows (ranked 10) put in a great timed run and looked like he was an easy qualifier for round 2, but it was Joe Hey (26) how would progress, Brandan would have to wait another year.
Pro Open Round 2 highlights
Michael Young (3) made an impact in practice wearing a skin tight Superman t-shirt. When it came to racing the t-shirt was replaced with his DK jersey and he was going to town on his competition, he knocked out Matt Dunsworth (13) in round 2.
Tom Siinmaa (7) has also shown great improvement on the little track over the past 12 months. He eliminated Dane Booker (31) in round 2.
Pro Open Quarter finals
Josh Callan continued on his winning ways when he met with Adam Shields in the quarters securing a semis berth.
Billy Jolliffe dominated his quarter against Nick Deininger and was only one lap away from the main.
Michael Young and Tom Siinmaa would make for a good match up, Young got the snap from the left lane Sinmaa drew even by the half way mark, but Young manged to get more pedals in through the last half of the track to take the win.
Brock Tuckerman in the left lane up against Alex Cameron. Cameron got the better first straight. Tuckerman drew even by half way but couldn't maintain his speed around the tight last corner, Cameron for the win.
That's it for this installment. More about the 30 & Over open wheel, Pro women and the rest of the Pro open coming soon.
Don't forget to check out the XBR bsx2008 photo gallery at www.xbr.com.au
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Fox/GT by Monza Imports
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
SINZ press release
SINZ is proud to announce the arrival of the Pro Lite Stem Series. The Pro Lite Stems are available in 4 different sizes - a mini 1” version with a 40mm and 45mm reach and a Pro 1 1/8th version, with a 50mm and 55mm reach. The SINZ Pro Lite stem use a very sophisticated process- hollow forging to make it as lite as possible while not sacrificing the strength needed. The stems have a 5 degree rise, so if needed, you can flip the stem over to have a true inverted stem. The stems have a beautiful SINZ Signature Black Shadow finish with the 3D Sinz Logo embossed in the stem cap.
The Stems are in stock now at VSI Products and can be found at better bike shops world wide.
For more information on the full line of SINZ Racing Components, please visit www.SINZ-Racing.com.
SINZ has a full product line of high quality BMX race products. SINZ offers products in a wide variety of sizes and colors as well as having different price levels of components. From inexpensive quality parts to full on Pro race level items, SINZ has something for everyone. SINZ is proud to support the NBL National Series and sponsor Pro Riders Randy Stumpfhauser, Danny Caluag, Cristian Becerine, Jason Richardson, David Herman, Derek Betcher, Khalen Young, The Intense BMX/Bawls Guarana Pro Team, The Intense/Phantom/Ontrac Race Team, The Dutch National Team, and many more.
ABA press release
The American Bicycle Association hosted the Silver Dollar Nationals this past weekend, January, 11-13 in Reno, NV. The weather was a little rough leading up to the event this year with about 10 feet of snow coming in to the Reno area, but the Reno crew always does a great job on the track and facility and the event went off without a hitch!
The racing at the Silver Dollars event was second to none! ABA BMX stepped it up in the track department and Billy Allen built a very challenging track to kick off the season. This was the first event of the year and Reno in January has turned into the Anaheim 1 SX of BMX racing. All the big sponsor changes, the new uniforms, the new numbers, the new ABA Champions roll into the event center. It really is a site to see!
With 2008 being the debut Olympic year for BMX racing, the buzz is all around. There's lots of media on hand and many of the sports top athletes from around the world were on hand to take a shot at getting some much needed points towards the ABA BMX titles. Danny "Easy Money" Caluag picked up right were he left off from last season. Danny C. proved to everyone out there that his ABA National #1 AA PRO and PRO cruiser titles were no fluke. Danny took the win both days in the AA Pro class and backed that up with a 1st and 3rd in PRO Cruiser. Danny's new Team mate, and ABA BMX Rookie PRO, David Herman, was spotted on the ABA BMX PRO podium as well. David made the AA PRO main both days taking home a 2nd and 3rd for the week. I have to give a shout out to the Aussie Haro rider, Khalen Young as well. Khalen made for an exciting photo finish at the line on for Saturday's overall AA win. Only to nipped at the line by Danny C. One things for sure after Reno, Khalen looks to be a solid ABA BMX PRO Title contender this season!
On the Ladies side ABA National #1 Girl and Girl Cruiser Champion, Dominique Daniels, made her PRO debut. Dominique continued to impress taking home the victory on Saturday. "Triple D" had some problems on Sunday and had to sit out the mains. Stephanie Barragan really turned some heads in Reno as well. Stephanie picked a very solid 2nd on Saturday and took the win on Sunday. Not to be out done, Terra Nichols looked strong and took up her spots on the podium for the weekend. The new crop of ladies PRO's looks to be a great addition to the class. I can hardly wait to see who ends up the champ this year!
Pro Cruiser was the Danny C. and Pauly Lange show these two battled hard all last year for the overall ABA Title with Danny C. coming out on top. Paulie seems to have a new focus with his new Redman sponorship. Paulie's been close so many times, and this could be his year. Danny C., Tyler brown, and Kenth Fallen will all have a say about that in the end.
Vet Pro was a heck of a show in Reno. Most thought it would be the year of Dale domination. But reno, being Reno, there was another addition to the Vet PRO class. Kenth Fallen showed up and took the win on day one showing he's got the speed he needs for the title. Being the crafty veteran Dale is, he stepped it back up on Sunday and took the top honors back. Both Kenth and Dale put on a great show for the fans and it was definitely the class to watch in Reno. Chad Street continues to be the solid rider he is. Chad is always a threat for the VET win at most every race. He's always right in the points mix. Chad is due for some BIG wins this year. Defending Champ "Black Jack" Jason Carne$ looked a little off in Reno, but being a six-time Champ he knows what he needs to do to put himself back in the hunt.
The ABA would like to thank all the participants, families, teams, sponsors, and BMX industry for helping make the Dacono, CO. event such a huge success!
Rider ABA BMX PRO wins after Silver Dollars Nationals –
AA PRO
Danny "Easy Money" Caluag – Intense/BAWLS– 2
Woman’s PRO
"Demolition" Dominique Daniels– Intense/Phantom/On-Trac – 1
Stephanie Barragan – 1
PRO CRUISER
Danny "Easy Money" Caluag – Intense/BAWLS – 1
Paul Lange – Redman/Rockstar – 1
VET PRO
Dale Holmes – Free Agent – 1
Kenth Fallen – Supercross - 1
2008 Pro Point Standing through Silver Dollar Nationals
AA PRO WOMEN PRO |
PRO CRUISER |
ABA BMX would like to thank all the 2008 National Series sponsors:
Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex (www.disneysports.com) American Suzuki-(www.suzukicycles.com ) Jig-A-Loo-(www.jigaloo.com ) BAWLS Guarana (www.bawls.com) Bawlstyle (www.bawlstyle.com )Redline Bicycles-(www.redlinebicycles.com ) FLY Racing-(www.flyracingbmx.com ) Sponsorhouse-(www.sponsorhouse.com ) Tangent-(www.tangentproducts.com ) Intense BMX-(www.intensebmx.com ) T.H.E. (www.bmxthe.com) Fire Magic Premium Grills (www.rhpeterson.com/firemagic/)
Without their support, we couldn't make the 2008 ABA racing season such a huge success. Support the sponsors that support ABA BMX racing.
by Shane Jenkins/bmxultra.com
At bsx2007 we were faced with a damp track after heavy rainfall the night before, and as everyone knows a clay surface and water makes for a slippery track. The track dried out and the rest is history. Since then we have bought a number of covers to protect the first half of the track from rain.
Fast forward to the morning of Monday January 21, 2008. bsx2008 would again face heavy rainfall in the lead up to the event, around 100mm. This time we were more prepared, the whole track had been covered. A shout out to the guys at the Knox BMX club for supplying enough plastic to cover the last half of the track and a big thanks to Stewart Kelly for running a late night mission and going about 100kms out of his way to drop it off.
There were a couple of people who were very early to arrive at the track, they got there before most of the volunteers, so we had to move them along while we got set up.
When the gates opened at 11am the track was ready to race and the sun was starting to shine through the clouds. During the 2 hours of practice riders seemed to be having a bit of fun, you could see as time went on and the track continued to harden up the riders were just getting quicker and quicker.
Since the track had been covered in stages starting from the gate it went from fast and dry to slower with some boggy bits, if you were to go off the race line, through the last half. This made for a challenge come time trials time. Anyone who has raced at BSX will tell you that a small mistake is very costly.
There were a few minor changes to the track over the past twelve months, they were mostly to improve the speed and the flow of the track and seemed to work pretty well.
Times
With a transponder system in place, thanks to XBR, the accuracy of the timing was down to 1/1000th of a second, and time trials as well as the racing would run through a lot quicker.
Pro open men
There were a lot of big named riders out injured, or ill. Luke Madill was resting a chest injury and wouldn't be able to attempt the three-peat.
Josh Callan pulled the fastest time for the day with a 20.83, just 0.13 of a second ahead of Billy Jolliffe. 14 year old Brandan Bullows was a real surprise package, he pulled a time of 22.24 which put him in the top 10. Luke Pretlove and Canada's Mischa Partridge pulled the exact same times in the time trial. We hadn't planned for this, and an extra timed run seemed like an option, but we asked the guys and decided a rock-paper-scissors competition would be fair. Luke Pretlove won 3 time and chose the number 12 spot allowing Mischa to take number 11. (We are going to have to formalise something just in case this were to happen again in the future.)
A number of guys struggled with the low and tight corners and were lucky that the top 32 would make the cut since there were only 32 riders in the class.
| Names | Sponsor | State | Time (sec) | |
1 |
Josh Callan | RedlineTHE/Profile/Bombshell | VIC | 20.83 |
2 |
Billy Joliffe | Beyond Bikes | NSW | 20.96 |
3 |
Michael Young | DK Bicycles/Answer | QLD | 21.23 |
4 |
Brock Tuckerman | Bendigo Cycles/GT Bicycles | VIC | 21.44 |
5 |
Michael Chasteauneuf | WBR / Answer | VIC | 21.55 |
6 |
Nick Deininger | HCS | QLD | 21.79 |
7 |
Tom Sinmaa | BMXMAD | VIC | 21.96 |
8 |
Alex Cameron | Blackman Bicycles | NSW | 22.02 |
9 |
Brock Murray | Haidace Clothing | WA | 22.21 |
10 |
Brandan Bullows | Bmxultra.com | VIC | 22.24 |
11 |
Mischa Partridge | XBR | CAN | 22.43 |
12 |
Luke Pretlove | Redline | VIC | 22.43 |
13 |
Matt Dunsworth | Staats | VIC | 22.56 |
14 |
Darryn Goodwin | Intense/ECI | 22.62 | |
15 |
Jacob Price | FELT - Southwit | QLD | 22.67 |
16 |
Jhy Denholm | Melb Bicycles | VIC | 22.70 |
17 |
Levi Collins | Bmxultra.com/One Bicycles | VIC | 22.73 |
18 |
David Page | Mum & Dad | VIC | 22.77 |
19 |
Madison Denholm | HRV Fitness | VIC | 22.84 |
20 |
Bodi Turner | Intense / BMXMAD | VIC | 23.21 |
21 |
Adam Shields | Hyper Bikes | QLD | 23.23 |
22 |
Jesse Van Vugt | BMXMAD | WA | 23.72 |
23 |
Brenton Gibbs | Avent | VIC | 24.21 |
24 |
Ryan Van Vugt | BMXMAD | WA | 24.29 |
25 |
Kevin Watson | QLD | 24.41 | |
26 |
Joe Hey | Guildford Cycles | WA | 25.16 |
27 |
Adam Carey | Bmxultra.com/One Bicycles/Goldcross | VIC | 25.25 |
28 |
Ethan Murray | Dad | VIC | 27.52 |
29 |
Todd Guyers | BMXUltra.com | SA | 31.32 |
30 |
Connor Hunter | SE Bikes | VIC | 33.89 |
31 |
Dane Booker | Redman, SarahWalker96.com | NSW | 34.44 |
32 |
Morgan Peen | JR Cycles/UFO Bikes | NSW | 81.95 |
Pro open women
The ladies were once again posting times that were competitive when compared with the pro open men. All three of them would have finished in the top 32 of pro open had the classes been combined as they were last year. Sarah Walker and Lauren Reynolds seemed to be enjoying their first outing at BSX, and Tanya looked to be cutting some mean times.
| Names | Sponsor | State |
Time (sec) |
|
1 |
Sarah Walker | ABD | NZ |
24.31 |
2 |
Tanya Bailey | Cassap/ECI | WA |
25.11 |
3 |
Lauren Reynolds | Haidace Clothing/Stingaz Surf n Skate | WA |
28.50 |
30 & Over Open Wheel
Simon Anderson was flying again at BSX, having won in 2007, he looked the favourite again for 2008, but Jade McPherson could be a spoiler. NSW's Bruce Watman was a favourite for the final but that ended when he crashed out in the time trial. SA's Dale Saunders and NT's Jason Eecen also fell victim to the tight and technical track.
| Names | Sponsor | State |
Time (sec) |
|
1 |
Simon Anderson | GT/Fox/Dirt Designs | VIC |
22.46 |
2 |
Jade Mcpherson | Pal n panther | WA |
22.64 |
3 |
Chris Van Winden | ONE | VIC |
24.05 |
4 |
Shane Jenkins | BMXUltra.com | VIC |
24.26 |
5 |
Simon Trewin | D'Bike | VIC |
24.35 |
6 |
Brian Alexander | Pedal mulisha/Three's | VIC |
24.38 |
7 |
Jamie Bullows | BMXUltra.com | VIC |
24.57 |
8 |
Mark Dobson | 63 Army | VIC |
25.29 |
9 |
Paul Knox | ECI | VIC |
25.36 |
10 |
Dale Saunders | Me | SA |
30.68 |
11 |
Bruce Watman | 63 Army | NSW |
31.03 |
12 |
Jason Eecen | NT |
32.61 |
I have to admit that doing a timed run in front of 150 people is a little daunting, especially when you are first up, something that I personally haven't done before. I would normally enter late to go last. I don't know if the crowd was wanting to see a fast time or a big crash, so when the gate dropped it was just as simple as trying to get to the line without a crash. Everything went to plan until I drifted wide on the exit of the third corner and headed for a soft edge of a jump, it pulled me up pretty quick, lucky I have a bit of weight behind me, I think it helped me plough through the mud and back on my merry way, but at a cost.
That's it for now. More about bsx2008 soon.
Check out the XBR bsx2008 photo gallery at www.xbr.com.au
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Fox/GT by Monza Imports
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
FormCo press release
San Diego, California – FormCo, always trying to come up with innovative products for the BMX market, has just released a new chain for the race market. FormCo’s “Half Link Chain” gives riders more options when trying to dial in their chainstay length. Instead of removing what amounts to two links when shortening your chain, you can remove one at a time to further increase the amount of options available in chainstay length, especially when making a gear change. The ultra light chain features punched side plates and hollow pins to get the optimal strength to weight ratio. Fully tested by FormCo riders like Warwick Stevenson, so you know they’re super strong and built to last.
FormCo Half Link Chains are available now.
Please call 619-276-3040 for more info or check out www.actionsportsdepot.net to purchase.
NBL press release
This weekend is shaking up to be a battle royale, as teams from all over the US make their way to the Coyote National at Estrella Mtn. BMX in Goodyear, AZ. The Coyote National is awarding a double team payout to its teams on Day 1 and that’s just a hint of all the excitement happening Jan. 25th-27th.
After the Christmas Classic, team Intense/Phantom/Ontrac was setting the standard of the early season for the National Teams. But not far behind OFR/Cyaa and Dan’s Comp were battling to take over the lead. However, all were not expecting Factory Felt to make a stealthy climb to the top at the Blue Ridge Mtn. National in Virginia. As for Team NBL the 2007 Championship Title winners, VBS-Kenda, were already gaining their spot atop the charts. The Classic proved to be a cake walk for the team as they built their lead over Geared For It and Audiobahn/justgobmx.com.
The Coyote National is just one of three Western Nationals this season giving many the opportunities to head to the top of the National Series standings. Also, be looking for more, Western race action at the Pacific Nationals at Whittier Narrows BMX Apr. 5th-6th and the Golden State Nationals at Manzanita Park BMX Jun. 21st-22nd.
Current standings through Blue Ridge Mtn.
National Team
Team NBL
To view a complete list of team standings Click Here.
The 2008 NBL National Series is proudly sponsored by BAWLS Guarana (www.bawls.com), Intense BMX (www.intensebmx.com), Standard Byke Company (www.standardbyke.com) Sinz Racing (www.sinz-racing.com), and THE Industries (www.bmxthe.com) in association with Camp Woodward (www.campwoodward.com), USA Cycling, and UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale).
bmxultra.com press release
There's a whole bunch of stuff to come about bsx2008, but for now a quick update. We have raised around $2,400 so far, there is a little more money to come in still, and we are still taking donations.
Results:
Pro Open men
1. Josh Callan (Redline/THE/Profile/Bombshell)
2. Billy Jolliffe (Beyond Bikes)
3. Alex Cameron (Blackman Bicycles)
4. Michael Young (DK Bicycles/Answer)
Pro Women
1. Sarah Walker (ABD)
2. Tanya Bailey (Cassap/ECI)
3. Lauren Reynolds (Haidace Clothing/Stingaz Surf n Skate)
30 & Over open wheel
1. Simon Anderson (GT/Fox/Dirt Designs)
2. Jade Mc Pherson (Pal n Panther)
3. Shane Jenkins (bmxultra.com)
4. Chris Van Winden (One Bicycles)
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Fox/GT by Monza Imports
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
BMX Australia press release
New Zealanders, Sarah Walker and Marc Willers claimed victory in the sixth BMX UCI Oceania Rounds in Melbourne today. In what was a New Zealand white wash the pair secured their respective leads in the overall series. Light rain did not deter the pair who now have their sight squarely focused on a potential spot at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Walker, currently ranked number one on the UCI world rankings, won all three races to take out round six. Local favourite, Ziggy Callan (Lilydale), gave early challenger, Krystal Cranfield (Gladstone/Brisbane) a run for her money. Callan also edged out Melissa Mankowski (Moranbah) to take second place with Mankowski in third. Walker now stays in the lead of the Oceania Series with only 4 races remaining. Ziggy Callan is determined to perform her best as the 19 year old tries to make an impression on selectors with eye on this year's Beijing Olympics. Third was Queensland's Melissa Mankowski and Cranfield placed a creditable fourth.
It was a guessing game in the elite men's race when final winner, Marc Willers, surged ahead in the final straight. A challenge was put out by strong start by Queensland’s Jared Graves (Toowoomba). Willers fought back to secure the lead on the final turn. A strong challenge in the final straight came from Australia's top ranked Luke Madill (Penrith). Willers won by a tyre with Madill in second and Graves gaining third. Willers now stays in the lead in the UCI Oceania series while Madill maintains second in the series.
With nations and individuals keen to gain precious UCI points for rankings, the competition in the Oceania rounds is fierce. Nations need to be in the top 4 for men and the top 5 for women to take the maximum number of riders of three men and two women to the first Olympic Games for BMX in Beijing in August.
In the junior women's race a strong ride by Townsville's Rachel Bracken saw her win with New Zealand's Victoria Hill in second and national series leader Lauren Reynolds (Bunbury) in third.
In the junior men's race it was an unlucky crash for Victorian Michael Chasteauneuf (Eastfield) on the final berm that let strong Adelaide rider Sam Willoughby( (Happy Valley) claim victory. Some elbow action in the second turn sorted out the leaders until Chasteneauneuf touched Willoughby’s rear tyre. Fellow Victorian team-mate of Chasteauneuf's, Joshua Callan (Lilydale), rose to the occasion and placed second with Luke Lodema (Happy Valley) from Adelaide in third.
In the Hog’s Breath Café Champbikx division it was Victorian rider Matthew Dunsworth (Knox) who took the win while women’s winner was world number one Melinda Mc:Leod (Mackay).
Adam Shields gave Mackay another win in the 15 boys. Adelaide’s Zain Ariffin (Happy Valley) claimed the 14 boys while Queensland’s Chelsea King (Nerang) secured the girls win.
Riders continue this week in the Track Attack Series in Melbourne with the next two rounds of the Oceania Series to be held in New Zealand on 16-17 February. The final two rounds of the UCI Oceania will be in Penrith, Sydney on the 8-9 March.
THE press release
Knee & Shin Guard, Elbow & Forearm Guard, and Ankle Guard
THE is proud to announce the arrival of the complete line of Storm Protection for 2008. The Storm Collection features some of the most comfortable and protective pads available today for your Knee & Shins, Elbow & Forearms, and Ankles. Features such as anatomically pre-shaped designs offer tons of comfort along with plenty of protection, a Velcro retention system that helps you custom fit the guards to your legs and arms, while the THE exclusive Aeroprene® will keep you cool under the hottest conditions. You can ride them all day long as you forget they are on since they are so comfortable, but one crash will remind you and have you thanking yourself for wearing the Storm Collection.
With input from our top Pro Riders, The Storm Collection has been refined to give you the perfect fit and feel as well as giving you the protection to take your worries about crashing off your mind and keep your thoughts on the ride.
They are all in stock at VSI Products now and can be found at bike shops world wide. For more info, please visit www.the-industries.com. Or www.MTBTHE.com or www.BMXTHE.com .
by bmxultra.com
bsx2008 is on today! Weather is fine, no rain, track is fine, we are all set to go. Check out the webcam at http://bmxultra.camstreams.com/
Spectator fees
Spectators will have to pay a fee to watch, this helps up cover costs. Just to soften the deal, everyone who attends BSX will go into the draw to win a 2008 SE PK Ripper, don't forget to grab your ticket at the door, you can buy additional tickets to boost your chances. There are no pre-paid tickets, you pay on the gate as you arrive. Here's the break down:
$10 per adult (14 & Over)
$5 per child (6 & Over)
FREE child (under 6)
$25 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Competitors pay their entry fee.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
bmxultra.com press release
bsx2008 Monday January 21, gates open at 11am
Download the entry form for maps and directions
Door prizes
Don't forget we have some awesome door prizes so you can win stuff just by showing up, either by racing, spectating or volunteering. And you can increase your chances of winning by paying $5 for extra raffle tickets.
1st prize – 2008 SE PK Ripper bike (provided by SE and Goldcross)
2nd prize – INTENSE BMX Hellfire 20 X 1.75 tyres
(x2)
3rd prize- $50 Goldcross Cycles Voucher
4th prize – SE Racing “The Ripper” Helmet - unisize
5th prize - Fox BMX Pad Set (Black)
6th prize - Poison The World Vol.2 Sampler (music) CD
Fox by Monza Imports
Literally the last minute, yesterday, I get a call from the Fox representative at Monza Imports who want to support bsx. They are donating the following:
I would like to thank Fox/Monza Imports for their support.
Roadworks
There are roadworks that may effect some of you. If you were intending to use the winding alpine style road with sheer cliffs, etc, made famous by the BMXpress article last year that goes from St Andrews to Kinglake. It's closed for roadworks.
The entry forms have details as to how to get here, but you will basically need to head up via either Whittlesea or Yarra Glen depending on what side of town you are coming from.
bsx2008 Poster
In case you missed it in the last update Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au), a Melbourne based design company, have put together and awesome poster for bsx2008. Click the smaller image to the right for a bigger version, print it off and attach it to your fridge.
How to enter/Entry forms
To enter:
Simple! No stamps, no cheques, no fuss! There will be extra entry forms at the bmxultra.com tent and if you are entering on the day please have your entry sorted by 12pm, the race will not be delayed for anyone (except maybe Mother Nature)
The entry form also includes directions to the track. So if you are racing or spectating it might be a good idea to print off a copy.
Click here to download the entry form.
Donations
We have donation forms that will be posted to the site soon, if you would like to make a donation email webmaster@bmxultra.com and I will forward the form.
Volunteers
We have our volunteers under control now all except for one.
Help! We still don't have a commentator, if you know of anyone up for the job have them email webmaster@bmxultra.com.
Spectator fees
Spectators will have to pay a fee to watch, this helps up cover costs. Just to soften the deal, everyone who attends BSX will go into the draw to win a 2008 SE PK Ripper, don't forget to grab your ticket at the door, you can buy additional tickets to boost your chances. There are no pre-paid tickets, you pay on the gate as you arrive. Here's the break down:
$10 per adult (14 & Over)
$5 per child (6 & Over)
FREE child (under 6)
$25 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Competitors pay their entry fee.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
bmxultra.com press release
bsx2008 Monday January 21, gates open at 11am
Download the entry form for maps and directions
Webcam
As per previous years we will be setting up a webcam for bsx2008. The intention, is to put it track side, but if it looks like it could rain. In the case of rain the webcam will be set up undercover, so if you cant see much you should still be able to hear what's going on. We'll post the address for the webcam over the weekend.
Rain
Rain is expected over the coming days, and after last year we are now quite prepared for it. We have covers that will protect the first half of the track. I just need to source some more plastic, so if any of you know where I can get some cheap rolls of plastic about 50m long and 4m wide let me know. We should have a dry track for Monday, or at least the first half anyway. I will let the track take some water as it's very dry right now but it will be covered between tonight and Monday.
Roadworks
There are roadworks that may effect some of you. If you were intending to use the winding alpine style road with sheer cliffs, etc, made famous by the BMXpress article last year that goes from St Andrews to Kinglake. It's closed for roadworks.
The entry forms have details as to how to get here, but you will basically need to head up via either Whittlesea or Yarra Glen depending on what side of town you are coming from.
bsx2008 Poster
In case you missed it in the last update Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au), a Melbourne based design company, have put together and awesome poster for bsx2008. Click the smaller image to the right for a bigger version, print it off and attach it to your fridge.
How to enter/Entry forms
To enter:
Simple! No stamps, no cheques, no fuss! There will be extra entry forms at the bmxultra.com tent and if you are entering on the day please have your entry sorted by 12pm, the race will not be delayed for anyone (except maybe Mother Nature)
The entry form also includes directions to the track. So if you are racing or spectating it might be a good idea to print off a copy.
Click here to download the entry form.
Donations
We have donation forms that will be posted to the site soon, if you would like to make a donation email webmaster@bmxultra.com and I will forward the form.
Volunteers
We have our volunteers under control now all except for one.
Help! We still don't have a commentator, if you know of anyone up for the job have them email webmaster@bmxultra.com.
Spectator fees
Spectators will have to pay a fee to watch, this helps up cover costs. Just to soften the deal, everyone who attends BSX will go into the draw to win a 2008 SE PK Ripper, don't forget to grab your ticket at the door, you can buy additional tickets to boost your chances. There are no pre-paid tickets, you pay on the gate as you arrive. Here's the break down:
$10 per adult (14 & Over)
$5 per child (6 & Over)
FREE child (under 6)
$25 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Competitors pay their entry fee.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
by bmxultra.com
Last year, late November, at the Victorian State Championships at Park Orchards we organised an old school gathering and invited people to bring out their old school bling to show off in the pro shop area. It went down a treat and we had a whole bunch of bikes there. The Kuwahara frame that was up for grabs worked beautifully as an incentive, but something makes me think that those guys don't need an incentive to show off their gear.
Anyway all the people that participated received a raffle ticket and it was Joe Lautier who scored the limited edition Kuwahara Laserlite replica. Standing with Joe in the photo is Julian Millis who is the mastermind behind the Kuwahara product line. Now that is a sweet looking ride, last I heard from Joe he was sourcing parts to build it up. Congrats Joe and thanks to Kuwahara/ECI for supporting the gathering.
BMX Australia press release
BMX is the latest sport to join the growing list of new-generation Olympic events in Beijing. This April, just five months before the August games, Adelaide will host the first BMX Supercross in the southern hemisphere. Supercross is akin to the Olympic style of track, a BMX track of monstrous size. Apart from being the first southern hemisphere supercross, this will also be the first time such an event has been held indoors.
It's been in the pipeline since mid 2006 when the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale) confirmed that Australia would host the 2008 World Cup Supercross and the 2009 World Championships. Now the track design for the World Cup BMX Supercross in Adelaide has been finalized all of the BMX Olympic hopefuls are keen to know what it will feel like to race on it.
Unfortunately they will have to wait for the Jubilee Hall in the Adelaide Showgrounds to be transformed just days before racing starts on April 12th and 13th. For organizers though building the first indoor BMX Supercross track is not without several major challenges. Right now there is only a concrete floor and track builders will have to truck in thousands of tonnes of dirt, a couple of bobcats and plenty of elbow grease.
The track design is the brainchild of Tom Ritzenthaler, the UCI's BMX track builder. It was only after inspection and detailed measurements were taken that the final design was formed. According to BMX Australia's organiser, John Leary, the design did need fine-tuning. "It had to take into account the building's unique features such as roof height which did not allow an eight metre start ramp. The start ramp will be seven metres."
As someone said, 'What's a metre between friends?'
There were obstacles like the columns and other inbuilt features that could not be changed.
According to those it in the know, the track will be challenging for the elite men and women from overseas as well as from Australia.
For those Australian riders who fancy themselves for an Olympic berth when the sport debuts in August, it will certainly cut the mustard.
"It will be great not having to travel overseas. The Australian riders have always had to travel long distances to compete in Europe and America. This time around the shoe is on the other foot," said Luke Madill, a member of Australia's BMX High Performance Squad.
I perform better on home surfaces and in front of home crowds.”
There were many more considerations for the track design that do not meet the eye. "The track design itself has to consider all the risk management requirements," Leary added.
When the BMX UCI track builder and committee visited Adelaide in November they rechecked measurements and really looked at the building in fine detail. The indoor track will be great for riders, spectators and for the sport's profile within Australia and overseas."
The biggest bonus is that rain or adverse weather will not affect anything. As recently as September last year the Supercross racing in Salt Lake City had to be cancelled due to rain.
Another major challenge that faces the organizing committee in Adelaide is the logistics of building an indoor track in the extremely short time of only three days.
The challenge means the entire track has to be built and ready for practice on Friday 11 April followed by racing on the 12th and 13th April.
As if that is not enough challenge, the amazing thing is that the Supercross and massive start ramp will all be changed around in just 24 hours into a national standard BMX track ready for all ages to compete at the National Championships.
"When racing is completed on Sunday it has to be changed in record time," Leary said. "Riders need to be on the track well before Wednesday for the Adelaide Showground Spectacular."
The Adelaide Showground Spectacular is known in BMX circles as the pre-titles and holds a lot of interest for riders with an added bonus of national plates up for grabs over the remainder of the week.
“The Adelaide BMX Supercross would not be happening without the support of major partner, Events South Australia,” stated Leary. “There has been a phenomenal amount of team work with local Event Manager, Darrilyn Woods, plus the manpower on hand from South Australia’s BMX community.”
The official National Championships get underway on Thursday 17th April and racing continues until Sunday 20th April.
For further information go to www.bmxsuperx2008.com
NBL press release
- Estrella Mountain BMX in Goodyear to host two NBL Nationals and UCI Continental race -
The fastest BMX racers in the nation will head to Goodyear, Arizona on the weekend of January 25th-27th, 2008 for the NBL Coyote BMX Nationals! This marks the first time in more than a decade that the National Series has stopped in Arizona and this time Estrella Mountain BMX track, located in Goodyear, will host two National Events and the 8th UCI Continental Series race. Here are TEN reasons to race the Coyote Nationals:
The NBL’s Southwest region continues to grow and the Coyote Nationals will provide yet another opportunity for Western riders to qualify for the NBL Grands. Amateurs require only 6 National scores plus the Grands to earn a NBL National number and two of those scores can come from NBL Regionals. With four more Nationals in California (Whittier Narrows/SoCal and Prunedale/NorCal), it’s easier than ever to qualify. NBL awards number plates to all qualified riders in the Expert, Novice, Rookie, Girls and Cruiser classes at the NBL Grand National held August 29-31at the legendary Derby City BMX track in Louisville, Kentucky.
The Coyote National weekend kicks off on Friday, January 25th with the 8th UCI Continental Elite race followed by practice and the ‘Friday Nite Pennant pre-race for amateurs. All registered riders receive a free Collector Pennant. Get two National scores by racing the Coyote Nationals on Saturday and Sunday and you’ll also earn a pocketful of NBL High Points. Saturday’s National will be the 1st NBL War-of-the Stars Pro Series for the Men and Women and will kick off the Olympic year in style. Free Agent’s Kyle Bennett and Redline’s Kim Hayashi will be ready to defend their crowns.
Estrella Mtn. BMX is located in the city of Goodyear, only 20 minutes from the Phoenix Int’l Airport – a track that many of NBL Northwest and Eastern riders have never raced on…..yet. Estrella Mountain BMX is just one of more than 150 exciting courses in NBL’s nationwide network of BMX Tracks and the perfect location for the 2008 NBL Coyote Nationals. Visit their website at www.estrellamountainbmx.com to get directions and local information.
The 2008 NBL National Series is proudly sponsored by BAWLS Guarana (www.bawls.com), Intense BMX (www.intensebmx.com), Standard Byke Company (www.standardbyke.com) Sinz Racing (www.sinz-racing.com), and THE Industries (www.bmxthe.com) in association with Camp Woodward (www.campwoodward.com), USA Cycling, and UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale).
bmxultra.com press release
Just 4 days until BSX2008, and I have to admit I am getting nervous, it's been a long 12 months since the last BSX, but these last couple of weeks have gone by in a flash and I am in a permanent state of thinking I might have forgotten something. We have the track, toilets...all the essentials sorted, now we just have to get the riders and spectators there and the event will go off like a frog in a sock!
bsx2008 Monday January 21, gates open at 11am
Download the entry form for maps and directions
Parking
One of the complaints from neighbours last year was about parking, apparently cars were blocking driveways and parked too close to the road (which is arguable - but we were fined last year). So to ensure we could obtain a planning permit from the council for running the event we had to devise a parking plan. It's pretty simple really, just follow the 3 parking attendants and you will be required to park close to each other to maximise the use of space we have allocated for parking. Now what will happen if people don't stick to the parking plan is that we won't be allowed to run the event in the future, so please do what the parking attendants tell you. If you must park on the street, please park on one of the side streets, they are literally 100m each side of the venue so it's not a big walk.
Please take a look at the parking plan to see what we are trying to achieve, it will allow us to park people quickly on Monday.
Oh and please don't block our drive way we need to allow for emergency vehicles should they be required. If a volunteer asks you to move your car please do as you are asked.
DVDs
We have a bunch of BSX2006 and BSX2007 DVDs if anyone is interested, I will take them along to Park Orchards and they will be available at bsx2008. They are $20 each. Of which $10 per DVD will be donated to the Royal Children's Hospital.
bsx2008 Poster
In case you missed it in the last update Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au), a Melbourne based design company, have put together and awesome poster for bsx2008. Click the smaller image to the right for a bigger version, print it off and attach it to your fridge.
How to enter/Entry forms
To enter:
Simple! No stamps, no cheques, no fuss! There will be extra entry forms at the bmxultra.com tent and if you are entering on the day please have your entry sorted by 12pm, the race will not be delayed for anyone (except maybe Mother Nature)
The entry form also includes directions to the track. So if you are racing or spectating it might be a good idea to print off a copy.
Click here to download the entry form.
Donations
We have donation forms that will be posted to the site soon, if you would like to make a donation email webmaster@bmxultra.com and I will forward the form.
Volunteers
We have our volunteers under control now all except for one.
Help! We still don't have a commentator, if you know of anyone up for the job have them email webmaster@bmxultra.com.
Spectator fees
Spectators will have to pay a fee to watch, this helps up cover costs. Just to soften the deal, everyone who attends BSX will go into the draw to win a 2008 SE PK Ripper, don't forget to grab your ticket at the door, you can buy additional tickets to boost your chances. There are no pre-paid tickets, you pay on the gate as you arrive. Here's the break down:
$10 per adult (14 & Over)
$5 per child (6 & Over)
FREE child (under 6)
$25 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Competitors pay their entry fee.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
BAWLStyle.com press release
The riders of Intense BMX/BAWLS hit the track in their all new Intense/BAWLS threads had a huge weekend in Reno at the ABA’s Silver Dollar Nationals!
The podium was bouncing with BAWLS as ABA AA-Pro #1 rider Danny “Easy Money” Caluag swept the main events with First Place finishes on both race days!
Teammate and 2007 ABA Rookie Pro of the Year David “The Hermanator” Herman is getting faster every race, also making the podium both days with 3rd and 2nd place finishes.
We’d also like to give a birthday shout out to Danny on turning the big 2-1 today!
For more BAWLS BMX news, event info, photos and sponsorship info, check out www.BAWLStyle.com!
ABA press release
For the umpteenth consecutive year in a row, REDLINE presents the ultimate local race series; the ABA Redline Cup Series.
With over 60 qualifier races being held in 35 different states and one Canadian Province, ABA members can put their name in the hunt for a No.1 RL Cup plate by making their main at one of the local qualifier events. And then come September, over 350 No.1 Plates will be handed out throughout three weekends of REGIONAL Redline Cup Finals – one in the East, one Central and concluding in the West. Dates and locations for the RL Cup Finals are still to be announced; and will be named soon.
For now –goal No.1 for many BMXer should be to chose your Redline Cup Qualifier, and make plans for making your main. That will get you the required invitation to one of the Redline Cup Finals in September – where you’ll get a shot at becoming a Redline Cup Champ!
2008 REDLINE CUP SCHEDULE |
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REDLINE CUP QUALIFIERS |
TRACK / LOCATION |
STATE |
EAST |
Sunday, February 17, 2008 |
Steel Wheels Indoor |
IN |
E |
Sunday, March 09, 2008 |
Dayton Indoor BMX |
OH |
E |
Sunday, May 04, 2008 |
Jackson BMX |
TN |
E |
Saturday, May 10, 2008 |
Ultimate Challenge BMX |
SC |
E |
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
Oldsmar BMX |
FL |
E |
Sunday, May 18, 2008 |
Cedar BMX |
PA |
E |
Sunday, June 22, 2008 |
Morenci BMX |
MI |
E |
Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
First State BMX |
DE |
E |
Saturday, July 05, 2008 |
Horseheads BMX |
NY |
E |
Sunday, July 06, 2008 |
Capital City BMX |
NC |
E |
Sunday, July 27, 2008 |
Noonday BMX |
GA |
E |
Sunday, August 03, 2008 |
Billerica BMX |
MA |
E |
Sunday, August 10, 2008 |
Lebanon BMX |
PA |
E |
Sunday, July 27, 2008 |
Franke Park BMX |
IN |
E |
September 5, 6 & 7 |
REDLINE CUP FINALS EAST |
TBA |
EAST |
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REDLINE CUP QUALIFIERS |
TRACK / LOCATION |
STATE |
CENTRAL |
Sunday, January 27, 2008 |
Walworth Indoor BMX |
WI |
C |
Saturday, February 23, 2008 |
Rehbein's Arena BMX |
MN |
C |
Saturday, March 08, 2008 |
Armadillo BMX |
TX |
C |
Saturday, April 05, 2008 |
Badlands BMX |
NM |
C |
Sunday, April 27, 2008 |
Spokes BMX |
MO |
C |
Saturday, May 03, 2008 |
Tornado Alley BMX |
TX |
C |
Sunday, May 04, 2008 |
Brec BMX Raceway |
LA |
C |
Sunday, June 01, 2008 |
Sand Springs BMX |
OK |
C |
Sunday, June 08, 2008 |
St. Michael Regional BMX |
MN |
C |
Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
Grand Valley BMX |
CO |
C |
Saturday, July 05, 2008 |
The Hill BMX |
IL |
C |
Monday, July 07, 2008 |
Bonzai BMX |
AR |
C |
Sunday, July 13, 2008 |
County Line BMX |
CO |
C |
Sunday, July 13, 2008 |
Dilworth BMX |
MN |
C |
Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
Hodag BMX |
WI |
C |
Sunday, July 20, 2008 |
Cedar Rapids BMX |
IA |
C |
Friday, August 08, 2008 |
Milwaukee BMX |
WI |
C |
Sunday, August 17, 2008 |
Mankato Area BMX |
MN |
C |
Saturday, April 26, 2008 |
Cowtown BMX |
TX |
C |
Sunday, June 22, 2008 |
Emery Park BMX |
KS |
C |
Sunday, July 06, 2008 |
Star City BMX |
NE |
C |
Sunday, July 27, 2008 |
Brighton BMX |
IL |
C |
Sunday, August 10, 2008 |
Raytown BMX |
MO |
C |
September 12, 13 & 14 |
REDLINE CUP FINALS CENTRAL |
TBA |
CENTRAL |
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REDLINE CUP QUALIFIERS |
TRACK / LOCATION |
STATE |
WEST |
Saturday, January 26, 2008 |
Speedworld BMX |
AZ |
W |
Sunday, January 27, 2008 |
Rad Canyon Indoor BMX |
UT |
W |
Sunday, February 03, 2008 |
Emerald Valley Indoor BMX |
OR |
W |
Saturday, February 23, 2008 |
Manzanita BMX |
AZ |
W |
Sunday, March 16, 2008 |
Southwest Wyoming Indoor BMX |
WY |
W |
Saturday, April 12, 2008 |
Palm Springs BMX |
CA - SoCal |
W |
Sunday, April 20, 2008 |
North Bay BMX |
CA - NorCal |
W |
Saturday, April 19, 2008 |
Colorado River BMX |
AZ |
W |
Saturday, May 10, 2008 |
Bakersfield BMX |
CA - NorCal |
W |
Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
Bighorn BMX |
NV |
W |
Sunday, May 18, 2008 |
Orange Y BMX |
CA - SoCal |
W |
Saturday, May 24, 2008 |
Klamath Falls BMX |
OR |
W |
Sunday, May 25, 2008 |
Larsen Recreation BMX |
WA |
W |
Sunday, June 08, 2008 |
Patterson BMX |
CA - NorCal |
W |
Sunday, June 08, 2008 |
Rocky Top BMX |
ID |
W |
Sunday, June 15, 2008 |
Electric City BMX |
MT |
W |
Sunday, June 29, 2008 |
Riverfront BMX |
CA - NorCal |
W |
Saturday, July 05, 2008 |
Smith Rock BMX |
OR |
W |
Saturday, July 19, 2008 |
Mike Sedar BMX |
WY |
W |
Saturday, August 02, 2008 |
Cherry Hill BMX |
ID |
W |
Saturday, August 02, 2008 |
North Sea Tac BMX |
WA |
W |
Sunday, August 03, 2008 |
Redwood Empire BMX |
CA - NorCal |
W |
Saturday, August 16, 2008 |
Deseret Peak BMX |
UT |
W |
Sunday, August 17, 2008 |
Sycamore BMX |
CA - SoCal |
W |
Saturday, August 23, 2008 |
Langley BMX |
BC |
W |
September 19, 20 & 21 |
REDLINE CUP FINALS WEST |
TBA |
WEST |
Sanctioned by the AMERICAN BICYCLE ASSOCIATION
Also proudly presented by Team CoSponosrs: SHIMANO, SUN RIMS, TIOGA, KOOLSTOP, PRYME and ALIENATION
REDLINE BICYCLES
bmxultra.com press release
Just 5 days now until bsx2008, a Royal Children's Hospital fundraiser (Monday Jan 21 @ 11am) and just about everything is ready to go. We still have goodies rolling in which only means there's even more ways for you to win at BSX.
Even more goodies
DK/Answer BMX (distributed in Aus by AdvanceTraders.com.au) are a Gold Partner of the BSX, and always go above and beyond to help us raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital. Actually, with the amount of sponsorship these guys put into BMX racing it's easy to see how much they love the sport.
Thanks to ITS/ECI (www.eciimports.com), a BSX Silver Partner and long time supporter of the event, we have a whole bunch of extra goodies for you to score on the day. Check this out:
bsx2008 Poster
In case you missed it in the last update Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au), a Melbourne based design company, have put together and awesome poster for bsx2008. Click the smaller image to the right for a bigger version, print it off and attach it to your fridge.
How to enter/Entry forms
To enter:
Simple! No stamps, no cheques, no fuss! There will be extra entry forms at the bmxultra.com tent and if you are entering on the day please have your entry sorted by 12pm, the race will not be delayed for anyone (except maybe Mother Nature)
The entry form also includes directions to the track. So if you are racing or spectating it might be a good idea to print off a copy.
Click here to download the entry form.
Donations
We have donation forms that will be posted to the site soon, if you would like to make a donation email webmaster@bmxultra.com and I will forward the form.
Volunteers
We have our volunteers under control now all except for one.
Help! We still don't have a commentator, if you know of anyone up for the job have them email webmaster@bmxultra.com.
Spectator fees
Spectators will have to pay a fee to watch, this helps up cover costs. Just to soften the deal, everyone who attends BSX will go into the draw to win a 2008 SE PK Ripper, don't forget to grab your ticket at the door, you can buy additional tickets to boost your chances. There are no pre-paid tickets, you pay on the gate as you arrive. Here's the break down:
$10 per adult (14 & Over)
$5 per child (6 & Over)
FREE child (under 6)
$25 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Competitors pay their entry fee.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
Special Thanks:
Khalen Young (www.khalenyoung.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
by bmxultra.com
This email came in last night:
Interim entry list for the UCI / Probikx / Champbikx at Park Orchards attached for you to play spot the Victorian. Please note that if you know of any one interested in flying the Victorian flag and not on the list, I will take entries up until close of registration at Park Orchards at 7pm Friday night.
Regards,
Lyndon Downing
Phone +61 (0) 3 9876 3099
Mobile +61 (0) 418 363 231
E-mail willah@bigpond.com
I had a look at the entry list myself thinking it can't be all that bad, surely there would be a whole bunch of Victorian's racing UCI / Probikx / Champbikx at a round at Park Orchards. If there was a class offered to me I know I would be there for sure. So why is it that Victorian's aren't riding it? Was it not publicised enough? Was the entry form too difficult to find? Are Track Attack entries killing the budget? The Victorian State Championships wouldn't be as competitive as this event, has that got some of the Victoria's best ducking for cover? Whatever the reason might be put it behind you folks and enter, let's show the rest of the country that Victoria wants to have a round of the series in the future and that Victoria is a force to be reckoned with.
bmxultra.com press release
Less than a week now until bsx2008, a Royal Children's Hospital fundraiser (Monday Jan 21 @ 11am) and just about everything is ready to go. We have prizes rolling in which only means there's even more ways for you to win at BSX.
More prizes
I have to thank the guys at BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au) who sent us a list of goodies they will be donating for BSX, check check these out:
Khalen Young has sent us his very own race worn Australian national team jersey complete with Haro logos and it's been signed. I have a feeling that will be a hot ticket item when the auctions fire up. Khalen, the current world #2, is bound for Olympic glory and you can win a piece of history at BSX. Thanks to www.khalenyoung.com.
This is just a small sample of what you can win at BSX, so crack open those money boxes and empty out your savings accounts. Don't forget 100% of profits are donated to the Royal Children's Hospital. More prizes announced soon.
Spectator fees
Spectators will have to pay a fee to watch, this helps up cover costs. Just to soften the deal, everyone who attends BSX will go into the draw to win a 2008 SE PK Ripper, don't forget to grab your ticket at the door, you can buy additional tickets to boost your chances. There are no pre-paid tickets, you pay on the gate as you arrive. Here's the break down:
$10 per adult (14 & Over)
$5 per child (6 & Over)
FREE child (under 6)
$25 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Competitors pay their entry fee.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
bmxultra.com press release
One of the ways we raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital is through t-shirt sales. We have a limited number of t-shirts available each year and at just $15 they are always very popular. If you would like to secure a t-shirt for bsx2008 please email webmaster@bmxultra.com with your name and the size(s) you are after. The event has raised nearly $10,000 for the RCH over the past two years!
Through the day there are auctions and raffles to raise money. There is a door prize that will be available to all that attend the day if they are a spectator, rider, or a volunteer they all have a chance at winning the complete 2008 SE PK Ripper bike, thanks to SE and Goldcross.
bsx2008 is on Monday January 21st at 55 Watsons Rd Pheasant Creek.
Gates open and practice commences at 11am. Please do not arrive too early or you will have to wait at the gate.
Maps/directions available on the entry form.
Trial race
Firstly I would like to thank all those who helped out over the weekend with the track it's looking very neat and is super fast right now. We had a trial race on Sunday to check all the systems would work. And there were certainly some surprises with the results from the time trials, none more so than Brandan Bullows who finished up with the second fastest qualifying lap in a field that contained 3 AA Pros.
Pos |
Rider | Secs |
1 |
Brock Tuckerman | 21.35 |
2 |
Brandan Bullows | 22.06 |
3 |
Adam Carey | 22.19 |
4 |
Jamie Mahuika | 22.35 |
5 |
Shane Jenkins | 22.50 |
6 |
Jock Kelly | 22.85 |
7 |
Chase Collins | 23.00 |
8 |
Chris VanWinden | 23.63 |
9 |
Craig Walczuk | 24.03 |
10 |
Jamie Bullows | 24.65 |
11 |
Lochie Fletcher | 26.81 |
12 |
Levi Collins | 99.99 |
In the final Brock Tuckerman beat an out of form Levi Collins for first. Brandan Bullows beat Adam Carey for third.
The track held up well to the racing, and everything should be set for bsx on Monday Jan 21.
Riders list (This list is an "expression of interest" list - not paid entries)
30 & Over Open Wheel |
Pro Open Men |
Pro Women
|
Please email webmaster@bmxultra.com to have your name added to the list. If I you have already contacted me and I have left your name off the list please send another email.
Spectator fees
Spectators will have to pay a fee to watch, this helps up cover costs. There are no pre-paid tickets, you pay on the gate as you arrive. Here's the break down:
$10 per adult (14 & Over)
$5 per child (6 & Over)
FREE child (under 6)
$25 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Competitors pay their entry fee.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
NBL press release
Hey, if you made your main or want to see who did, check out GO211.com to view all of the main events from the NBL Christmas Classic and UCI Continental Series races. In addition to the great racing action, check out the interviews, crash sections and much more. Thanks again to our great National sponsors – BAWLS Guarana, Intense BMX, Standard Byke Co., THE, Sinz and Camp Woodward.
View the mains here: http://www.go211.com/u/nblxmas2007/videos
by bmxultra.com
Is it just me or have other people picked up on the visual error in the 3D model of the Supercross track set to be built for Adelaide in April? It's been known for some time that the track will be built indoor, however when you look at the design it still has the massive start hill, which isn't likely to fit inside the roof of the indoor venue set ro be used for the Australian round of the UCI Supercross series. Another give away is the markings around the outside of the track area resemble a car park, much like the set up at San Jose. I have sent an email to BMX Australia asking about this on Friday, but so far no response. The track is subject to change, naturally, but it may be quite significant changes when going from outdoor to indoor given the greater restriction with space, especially when considering spectator space. Regardless of this the Adelaide round of the Supercross series will be the first of its kind in Australia and will bring the biggest names in BMX to the Australian BMX fans.
BMX Victoria press release
Thursday the 17th of January sees the start of BMX Victoria’s television show Trak Attak. Running for half an hour the show will commence at 7.30pm on Channel 31. Over the next 7 weeks you will see racing from the 2007 WD-40 Victorian Open Championships and the 2008 Track Attack series. Plus rider profiles, general interest segments, tech segments and coaching segments.
This week’s episode features the 13 year and 15 year boy’s classes from the 2007 WD-40 Open BMX Championship, a rider profile on one of Victoria’s top up and coming riders, plus tech and coaching segments.
So if you live in Melbourne make sure you tune into Channel 31 at 7.30pm this coming Thursday night.
by bmxultra.com
bsx2008 is on Monday January 21st at 55 Watsons Rd Pheasant Creek.
Gates open and practice commences at 11am.
Maps/directions available on the entry form.
Trial race this Sunday
To test the systems and track out we will be having a trial race on this Sunday Jan 13th starting at 1pm, which is a great opportunity to get some early practice on the track. Anyone interested in coming up just email webmaster@bmxultra.com so we know you are coming.
Entering for BSX
To enter for bsx you either enter at the first round of Track Attack at Park Orchards, just head to the bmxultra.com tent, or enter on the day (entries will be taken from 11am until 12pm at the front gate). If you plan to enter on the day please make sure you have your entry form prefilled so to speed things up and make sure you get plenty of practice. Entry fees to be paid in cash, since that's how we pay the riders their prize money.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
NBL press release
Hilliard, Ohio, - The National Bicycle League (NBL) is proud to announce that Intense BMX has renewed their partnership with the NBL along with two additional VSI brands, Sinz Products and THE Industries. Intense BMX are the makers of the Podium Series bikes among other top quality BMX frames, complete bikes, and tires and their products fit in very well with our programs. The multi-year agreement will see the brands promoted at the National level in combination with the grass roots Bring-A-Buddy Recruiting program. Intense, Sinz and THE products will play a key role in the NBL Bring-A-Buddy Program to help increase local membership and awareness.
Intense BMX has also joined forces with BAWLS Guarana, ‘The Official Energy Drink of the NBL’, to sponsor top pros Danny Caluag and David ‘The Hermanator’ Herman. The collaboration of these two official NBL sponsors promises to bring plenty of BOUNCE to what may be the most exciting year in BMX yet. Intense is also proud to continue their support of Phantom/On-Trac in their quest to win the NBL National Team Championship and Intense has joined forces with the Bizzarro Racing Team (www.bizzarroracing.com). The Bizzarro Team will help increase Intense’s brand awareness throughout the Northeast and Midwest and will host a number of pre-national clinics.
“Intense is very committed to BMX and we are excited to have a long-term opportunity to promote their brand at the National and local levels. In addition to their commitment on the national level, offering their products as incentives for our Bring-A-Buddy Program has helped make it the number-one recruiting program in the country. Their involvement definitely inspires growth and progress for our sport,” states NBL Marketing Director, Kevin O’Brien.
Intense 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 boasts one of the world’s highest quality BMX frames, with 14 sizes to choose from and has become the leader on and off the track. In early 2007, Intense launched The Podium Series, which revolutionized the BMX frame industry. Intense BMX is manufactured by VSI Products of Cerritos, CA. VSI Products also manufactures, Intense Tires, THE Industries, SINZ Racing Products, Vigor Helmets, Attivo, and Rave Pak. For more information on VSI Products, visit www.vsiproducts.com
For more information about Intense BMX visit: www.intensebmx.com, Sinz Products www.sinz-racing.com and THE Industries www.bmxthe.com. Visit the NBL website to see the full 2008 National Schedule at www.nbl.org.
Sinz press release
SINZ is proud to announce the arrival of the all Alloy Stealth Fork, the most technologically advanced fork for BMX racing. Our Pro R & D team has developed and refined the Stealth Fork from the ground up for over a year to make sure we can bring you the best fork in BMX. The fork is offered in 2 sizes: 20” and 24”. Both Forks are constructed with a 1 1/8th 4130 Chromolly Steer Tube. The Stealth Alloy fork goes into the SINZ Stealth Fork line in addition to the Stealth Carbon Fiber Pro Lite version.
Available now is the Alloy Pro version, in flat silver with custom Alloy legs fitted with Cnc’d drop outs and fork crown. The SINZ Stealth Alloy fork is constructed with a 1 1/8th 4130 Chromolly Steer tube and is offered in a 20” and 24” sizes.
Stealth Aluminum Fork weight 20” – 32 oz
Stealth Aluminum Fork weight 24” – 34 oz
The forks are in stock now and can be found at better bike shops world wide.
For more info on the full line of SINZ Racing Components, please visit www.SINZ-Racing.com.
SINZ has a full product line for riders of an affordable line of high quality BMX race products. SINZ offers products in a wide variety of sizes and colors as well as having different price levels of components. From inexpensive quality parts to full on Pro race level items, SINZ has something for everyone. SINZ is proud to support the NBL National Series and sponsor Pro Riders Randy Stumpfhauser, Danny Caluag, Cristian Becerine, Jason Richardson, David Herman, Derek Betcher, Khalen Young, Todd Perry, The Intense BMX/Bawls Guarana Pro Team, The Intense/Phantom/Ontrac Race Team, and many more.
ABA press release
Gilbert, Arizona — The American Bicycle Association (ABA) is proud to announce an exclusive association with Fire Magic Premium Grills to be named as the “Official Outdoor Grill” of the American Bicycle Association. The association will begin with the ABA Silver Dollar Nationals of BMX (Bicycle Motocross) held annually in Reno, Nevada. This year’s event will draw thousands of riders from around the world to compete for national standings. Fire Magic will launch its new affiliation by promoting the “Fire Magic Cook-Off Series” at selected ABA National events.
American designed and manufactured, Fire Magic grills have set the gold standard for outdoor cooking for more than 70 years now. An outdoor grill from its inception rather than an indoor appliance simply remade into a grill, Fire Magic grills are built to perform season after season and as such carry a lifetime warranty on many key components and a 15-year warranty on almost every other part. Truly, these are the finest grills in the world, combining sublime craftsmanship, superior technology and the very latest innovations in outdoor cooking technology. “A Fire Magic grill, however, creates more than great food”, explained Jerry Scott, Vice President of Marketing for The Robert H. Peterson Company, Fire Magic’s parent company. “As the essential centerpiece of a family’s outdoor lifestyle, Fire Magic creates great moments together. We call it The Magic Hour and it’s why we saw such a tremendous opportunity in teaming with the American Bicycle Association and the great family sport that is BMX racing.”
The sport of BMX is growing and building a great deal of interest as it prepares for a worldwide coming-out party of sorts with inclusion at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games. “Fire Magic is an exciting new sponsor for the ABA and our National Event Series in 2008,” said BA Anderson, Vice President of the ABA. “We are very proud that Fire Magic Premium Grills has chosen to promote its products with the ABA members and the sport of BMX.”
The Fire Magic association means greater rewards for all the ABA older cruiser and expert classes. Riders in the selected classes will now not only be racing for National Rankings, they will also be competing for a Fire Magic Premium Grill. Top riders in each class will win a Fire Magic grill, details of the promotion will be listed in the next BMXer magazine. In addition to the top riders in each class winning a Fire Magic grill, Fire Magic will also be promoting the “Fire Magic Cook-Off Series” at selected ABA National events with the winner of that contest also receiving a Fire Magic Grill.
The ABA has made recent strides in adding both new sponsors to the sport of BMX, but also in establishing new marketing objectives that will increase awareness of the sport. New sponsors have become marketing partners that reach beyond the confines of previous affiliations. With BMX emerging as the newest of Olympic action sports in 2008, the ABA is poised for tremendous growth.
About The Robert H. Peterson Company
The Robert H. Peterson Company is committed to enhancing the quality of life through the manufacture, assembly and distribution of high quality barbecue grill products for the home. In support of this commitment, the company is committed to constantly improving the quality of its products, dedicating significant resources to the research and development of new products, and offering products that are safe and environmentally friendly. For additional press information about The Robert H. Peterson Company, Fire Magic Premium Grills or any of the Company’s other quality family of products, or to find a dealer in your area, call (626) 369-5085 or visit www.rhpeterson.com.
About the American Bicycle Association
ABA (American Bicycle Association), formed in 1977 and headquartered in Chandler, Arizona is “The Sanctioning Body of BMX”©. The ABA organizes BMX racing for boys, girls and adults, nationwide and Canada. With 60,000 active members, 274 racing facilities and a 27 event-national race schedule; ABA is the largest promoter of action sports. For additional press information about ABA, the sport of BMX, ABA events or Professional racers, call bonspeedMedia; (714) 666-1999. To find races in your area or view the national event schedule, visit www.ababmx.com .
bmxultra.com press release
BSX is a unique event. It's a one-on-one flat pedal only BMX race, sprint trails style, with a twist. It was set up to add some fun to Track Attack (6 races in 8 days) an intense week of racing while raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital and the Kinglake West CFA (country fire authority). The event has raised nearly $10,000 for the RCH over the past two years!
BSX is a pro only event. The three classes available are Pro Open, Pro Women and 30 & Over open wheel. There is a $30 entry fee. Each of the classes are all self funded. The more riders the more money. And with a break down that goes like this 1st = 40%, 2nd = 30%, 3rd = 20%, 4th = 10%. The winners of BSX have taken away more money than any of the rounds of Track Attack, not too bad for a fun day!
Through the day there are auctions and raffles to raise money.
bsx2008 is on Monday January 21st at 55 Watsons Rd Pheasant Creek.
Gates open and practice commences at 11am.
Maps/directions available on the entry form.
Return of the King
One name that has become synonymous with BSX is Luke Madill. Luke has been one of Australia's most dominant pros since winning his first Australian senior elite crown in 1999. He was the youngest rider to ever have won the crown. His bike handling skills are highlighted by the BSX and must be seen to be believed. He's dominated BSX since the beginning, leaving the competition in his dust at both bsx2006 and bsx2007. Although in 2007 he had some very tough competition with Michael Robinson taking the fastest lap time in qualifying. Luke plans to return to BSX in 2008. The question is can Luke win it again? What started out as fun for him, and yes he still considers it fun, may be just as much pressure as any other race. Luke is just one of many riders who puts on a show for the spectators each year at BSX.
Riders list
30 & Over Open Wheel |
Pro Open Men |
Pro Women
|
Please email webmaster@bmxultra.com to have your name added to the list. If I you have already contacted me and I have left your name off the list please send another email.
Spectator fees
Spectators will have to pay a fee to watch, this helps up cover costs. There are no pre-paid tickets, you pay on the gate as you arrive. Here's the break down:
$10 per adult (14 & Over)
$5 per child (6 & Over)
FREE child (under 6)
$25 family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Competitors pay their entry fee.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
ABA press release
I just received confirmation from Tony D. over at Haro Bicycles. Haro (www.harobikes.com) will be sending out Top AA PRO`s DB44 and K. Young to do some racing and hang out with the fans. They will also be kicking in three Haro Bicycles to give-a-way on the Saturday State race event. And if that wasn`t enough, Haro will be kicking an extra $500 cold hard cash for the PRO/AM weekend payout!
GHP Products will also be in attendance with their team riders and such. GHP will be kickin` down for the PRO/AM Hole$shot awards on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will see a GHP Frame, Fork, and Bars going the winner Hole$hot winner. Sunday`s Hole$hot winner will receive $150 cold hard CA$H for being first to the line.
Also confirmed for the weekend is ABA National Series vender BMX HEX. They will be on hand with all the goods. www.bmxhex.com
January 26th & 27th
On this weekend, it pay$ to race Arizona’s newest track!!!
Open classes for riders of ALL ages, with a chance to bring home $200 in ABA Saver Stamps for riders under 14 years old or $800 in cold, hard cash for riders 15 & older...
$1,000 Pro Am both days (Sat & Sun)
Open to Amateurs (15 & older) or Pros.
Ams must race regular class. $20 entry
PAYOUT: 1st=$400 2nd=$300 3rd=$200 4th=$100
Open Class “Duel In The Desert”
Two age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14.
Must race class. $5 entry
PAYOUT IN STAMPS: 1st=$100 2nd=$75 3rd=$50
State Championship Race (double points)
Saturday, January 26th
Sign Ups: 9-10:30 AM
Entry Fee: $20
Redline Cup Qualifier (triple points)
Sunday, January 27th
Sign Ups: 9-10:30 AM
Entry Fee: $30
Directions to Speedworld BMX: Take Grand Ave North to Happy Valley Rd west 1 mile. Enter at Speedworld Raceway Park entrance. Track is on the left.
623-693-9723
www.SpeedworldBMX.com
Track Attack press release
Updated entry lists have been posted - please check your entries on http://www.trackattackbmx.com.au/news.php
As entries are still rolling in this is already out of date so if you've only entered this week it may not appear yet.
Please contact info@trackattackbmx.com.au if any problems.
Also, entry is still open to the Track Attack coaching clinic - please see the website for details
NBL press release
The Greater Columbus Convention Center was packed with thousands of BMX fans and spectators and it was even more filled with the buzz of one of the greatest NBL National events. The Christmas Classic and President’s Cup are always alive with anticipation and excitement and this year was no exception. With the combination of these two events and the addition of the UCI Continental races, race fans were supplied with the ultimate dose of race action to cure their cabin fever.
Race action commenced with Thursday’s President’s Cup, over 30 states battled for the ultimate title. Ohio had a lot to prove as last year’s Cup winners, but Florida wasn’t going to give up with out a fight. However, Michigan surprised everyone with a solid day of racing, proving to all that they were a force to be reckoned with. In the end it was Michigan who proved triumphant, followed by the always intimidating Florida, and Illinois in a strong third place.
President’s Cup Top 5
Following the prestigious President’s Cup event, the Olympic hopefuls took to the track for the #6 UCI North American Continental race. Riders were present from all over the US and the World to gain valuable ranking points. Thursday’s event was full of awesome competition as the riders took to the track. Taking home the points and the top prize was Free Agent’s Cristian Becerine, close behind was One Racing’s Arturs Matison, and Jason Rogers for third in the Elite Men. Supercross’s Samantha Cools had the Elite Women’s class locked in and having an amazing day of racing, behind her was Redman’s Amanda Geving, and Germany’s Regula Runge. Redline’s Denzel Stein and Formula’s Alise Post had no problems with their respective Junior classes, both had very solid wins Thursday.
Friday marked Day One of the 2007 Christmas Classic. The Masters and Super-Ex joined the mix for the morning portion of racing. The Super-Ex class was packed with awesome racing and competition. Day One belonged to CJ McGuire. The Master’s class definitely had the track ‘mastered’ come main time and with no surprise Redline’s Jason Carnes showing the young folks how it’s done with a great win for the day.
With help from GO211.com, over 7,500 unique visitors were able to view all the excitement of the Christmas Classic. Featured along with the many other facets of actions sports, the Christmas Classic will be added and archived for many to view throughout the season.
The Elite Spectacular took over the Convention Center following Day One’s events. It was an evening full of fun, games, prizes, and charity as the NBL donated food and cash to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Spectators enjoyed #7 UCI North American Continental race action along with BocceBAWLS, Bowlin’BAWLS, Intense Build-a-Bike contest, and many other prizes and give-a-ways with help from BAWLS Guarana, Intense BMX, and the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Elite Men added to the show with some great competition. One Racing’s Maris Strombergs took off with a first place finish, followed by the World Champ, Free Agent’s Kyle Bennett, and the previous day’s winner Free Agent’s Cristian Becerine. Supercross’s Samantha Cools brought home double wins this weekend, allowing her to move into the #1 UCI ranking position overall. Coming in second again was Redmen’s Amanda Geving, and third was Redline’s Kim Hayashi.
To end the week, Day Two of the Christmas Classic began bright and early Saturday. The Super-Ex were ready for action, Felt’s Matt Kelty would end on a good note with a win and it looked like Formula’s Tim Dinger wasn’t feeling a bit over 20 with a solid main event finish. He brought home a win as well.
After a fantastic weekend of racing, families were ready to head home to celebrate the New Year and gear up for the next NBL Nationals. Be sure to check out all the race action on the NBL website, nbl.org. And look for us at your next race; January 13-14 Blue Ridge Mtn. National in Lexington, VA and January 26-27 Coyote National in Goodyear, AZ!
The 2008 NBL National Series is proudly sponsored by BAWLS Guarana (www.bawls.com), Intense BMX (www.intensebmx.com), Standard Byke Company (www.standardbyke.com) Sinz Racing (www.sinz-racing.com), and THE Industries (www.bmxthe.com) in association with Camp Woodward (www.campwoodward.com), USA Cycling, and UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale).
by bmxultra.com
Less than 2 weeks now until the third annual BSX event goes ahead on Monday January 21st (gates open at 11am), and it just keeps getting bigger.
Poison City Records at 400 Brunswick Street Fitzroy have become my favourite store over the past few months, they have the perfect mix of CDs, clothing and (my favourite) a wide range of Vans shoes, they also have skateboards. Poison City Records has just become a bronze partner for bsx2008. Not only is Poison City Records a retail store but a record label as well. We would like to thank Andrew for supplying the following products for prizes at bsx2008:
If you are looking for some Vans shoes for BSX, which is a flat pedal race by the way, or for any other reason for that matter get down to Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com) and tell them Shane sent you.
bsx2008 is on the Monday following the UCI race that kicks off the Track Attack series in Melbourne. Mark your calendars.
Trial Race this Sunday at 1pm
We have tested the gate and are all set for a trial race on Sunday to start at 1pm, if you are keen on some race practice email webmaster@bmxultra.com and let us know you are coming.
Change of start time
With a council permit we have had to change the start time for practice. The gates will open at 11am and practice (photo session) will run for two hours until 1pm.
Schedule (subject to change)
11:00 Practice (photo session)
13:00 Qualifying timed runs (45 mins)
13:45 10 min break to determine top qualifiers
13:55 Round 1 elimination (20 mins)
14:15 10 min break
14:25 Round 2 elimination (10 mins)
14:35 10 min break
14:45 Round 3 elimination (10 mins) - Pro open 1/4 finals
14:50 10 min break
15:00 Semi finals (5 mins)
15:05 10 min break
15:15 Finals
Challenge races start 10 minutes after the finals. Presentation and auctions immediatly after that.
Free ride session available after the event. The bsx2008 must be finished by 5pm according to the council permit, so we have plenty of time for slippage.
bsx2008 Poster
In case you missed it in the last update Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au), a Melbourne based design company, have put together and awesome poster for bsx2008. Click the smaller image to the right for a bigger version, print it off and attach it to your fridge.
Entry forms
The entry form also includes directions to the track. So if you are racing or spectating it might be a good idea to print off a copy.
Click here to download the entry form.
Donations
We have donation forms that will be posted to the site soon, if you would like to make a donation email webmaster@bmxultra.com and I will forward the form.
Volunteers
We won't have the fantastic people from ManageSoft helping out this coming BSX, which means we will need to drum up some extra volunteers, if you are interested in helping out, please drop us an email.
Partnership packages
There are lots of sponsorship opportunities too, we prefer to call them partnerships because it's with your help that we are able to help two great charities. Since all the profits go straight to the Royal Children's Hospital your donations go to a great charity and are tax deductible.
What is BSX?
The BSX is an event to add some fun to an intense week of racing while raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital and the Kinglake West CFA. We have raised nearly $10,000 for the RCH over the past two years!
BSX is a pro only event. The three classes available are Pro Open, Pro Women and 30 & Over open wheel.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
THE Industries press release
THE Products is proud to announce the arrival of the complete line of 2008 THE ONE Series Helmets. For 2008, there are 3 New Carbon Styles: Legion, LUX, and Zebra, as well as 6 new composite styles: Legion, Zebra, Vegas, Camo, EC, and F-18. These are grouped together with our current offerings of the Race Graphic and IZYK design helmets already in the THE ONE Helmet line.
Carbon Helmets weigh in at 36 oz while the Composite helmets weigh 41 oz.
Each helmet features removable padding, 15 air vents, 4 vent channels, and a dual EPS liner. All THE helmets exceed CPSC and CE standards. The composite Helmets all feature a soft touch finish, except for the EC.
The Helmets are offered in Adult Small, Medium, Large, and XL. They are in stock at VSI now and can be found at bike shops world wide. For more info, please visit www.the-industries.com.
ABA press release
The ABA is proud to announce our newest track in Louisiana - Gretna BMX Raceway in Gretna, LA. Ryan Livaudais and his crew have built a top-notch BMX facility for folks in the New Orleans area.
They will be hosting a Parent/Rider`s Association Meeting on January 8th at 6PM at Shoneys in Gretna. Then, with the BCS Championship out of the way (Geaux Tigers!), everyone can get back to BMX racing starting this Saturday! Sign ups and practice will be from 10AM - 1:30PM with racing at 2PM.
For more information, check out their website: www.GretnaBMX.com
BMX Victoria press release
The DVD of the WD-40 2007 Victorian Open BMX Championship is currenting still being worked on. Due to a recent hardware failure the final edit of the DVD has had to be delayed. This computer problem has now been fixed but several sections of the DVD have to be re edited. Producers are confident know that the DVD will be finished by the end of January. They would like to apologise for the time delay.
Save Knox Bowl press release
The Knox City Council has earmarked the Knox bowl/skate-park (Lewis Park, Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia) for demolition in late January 2008.
The Council has made their decision based on a maintenance report and newly constructed bowl (Gilbert Park, Knoxfield). One of the most disturbing facts that have come to light is that the decision was reached in house; without consultation of the community or the facility’s active users.
The Knox bowl constructed in 1988-89, holds important historical significance to the skateboard and BMX cultures/communities. It has a worldwide unique design that includes heavily utilised features such as ‘transfer lines’, ‘spine’, ‘fly-outs’ and a ‘snake pit’ which are not incorporated in the new bowl (Gilbert Park).
The Knox bowl in its present state of existence is still the only best suited training ground for many champion BMX and skateboard riders (past and present) including Steve McCann - currently ranked 4th in the world for BMX riding.
Since the new bowl has been constructed (Gilbert Park, Knoxfield), the Knox bowl (Lewis Park) continues to still be heavily utilised on a daily basis by people of various age groups (youth and adults alike) making use of its unique features and tranquil location which are not present at the new facility.
The Council should be considering factors such as the population increase of users, the two locations, the choice that the participants can make, and of course the costs for maintenance and ongoing upkeep.
Please sign the petition to save Knox Bowl -
www.myspace.com/saveknoxbowl
Save Knox Bowl – Fun Day/ Rally
Sunday 13th January @ 12noon (Knox Bowl – Lewis Park)
Bring your friends and family along to show your support for Knox bowl.
Don’t let the Knox City council destroy this legendary bowl.
by bmxultra.com
It's just 2 weeks now until the third annual BSX event goes ahead on Monday January 21st (gates open at 11am), we are ready for all weather conditions.
bsx2008 is on the Monday following the UCI race that kicks off the Track Attack series in Melbourne. Mark your calendars.
Thanks
On Sunday we had a bunch of guys along to help us check out the track and do a little tidy up after 2 weeks of it not being used. Thanks to Levi and Brian who came early to do some tweaks and a special thanks to Fletch for manning the brush cutter, as you can see from the photo below it's a big job. Fletch's 3 boys did a great job helping to roll the track in and get it fast and smooth. Thanks also to Brock and Kyle for their help and feedback, and as per usual thanks to Chris Van Winden for his help.
Trial Race this Sunday at 1pm
We have tested the gate and are all set for a trial race on Sunday to start at 1pm, if you are keen on some race practice email webmaster@bmxultra.com and let us know you are coming.
Track Photo
Click the image below for a closer look.
Change of start time
With a council permit we have had to change the start time for practice. The gates will open at 11am and practice (photo session) will run for two hours until 1pm.
Schedule (subject to change)
11:00 Practice (photo session)
13:00 Qualifying timed runs (45 mins)
13:45 10 min break to determine top qualifiers
13:55 Round 1 elimination (20 mins)
14:15 10 min break
14:25 Round 2 elimination (10 mins)
14:35 10 min break
14:45 Round 3 elimination (10 mins) - Pro open 1/4 finals
14:50 10 min break
15:00 Semi finals (5 mins)
15:05 10 min break
15:15 Finals
Challenge races start 10 minutes after the finals. Presentation and auctions immediatly after that.
Free ride session available after the event. The bsx2008 must be finished by 5pm according to the council permit, so we have plenty of time for slippage.
Challenge races
Do you want to see a particular race match up? Or maybe you want to race against your favourite pro rider? Make a $30 donation to the Royal Children's Hospital (donations are tax deductable and we have a receipt book) and we'll set up the race for you. Please email in advance or at least organise it early in the day so we can fit it in.
UCI and BSX
A number of people are heading down to Victoria for the UCI round at Park Orchards on Saturday and planning to stick around until Monday for BSX, they have been asking what time the event will finish. Racing should finish at 3:30pm (providing no delays) then auctions until about 5pm. Pheasant Creek is about an hour from the airport, if you have any questions, or require directions to the airport just send an email to webmaster@bmxultra.com
Everyone's a winner
You don't have to be Luke Madill to win at bsx. Everyone has a chance at winning, even if you aren't racing, with a 2008 PK Ripper as a door prize and a whole bunch of auctions and raffles. If winner's are grinners, then there will be a lot of grinning at bsx2008.
bsx2008 Poster
In case you missed it in the last update Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au), a Melbourne based design company, have put together and awesome poster for bsx2008. Click the smaller image to the right for a bigger version, print it off and attach it to your fridge.
Entry forms
The entry form also includes directions to the track. So if you are racing or spectating it might be a good idea to print off a copy.
Click here to download the entry form.
Donations
We have donation forms that will be posted to the site soon, if you would like to make a donation email webmaster@bmxultra.com and I will forward the form.
Volunteers
We won't have the fantastic people from ManageSoft helping out this coming BSX, which means we will need to drum up some extra volunteers, if you are interested in helping out, please drop us an email.
Partnership packages
There are lots of sponsorship opportunities too, we prefer to call them partnerships because it's with your help that we are able to help two great charities. Since all the profits go straight to the Royal Children's Hospital your donations go to a great charity and are tax deductible.
What is BSX?
The BSX is an event to add some fun to an intense week of racing while raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital and the Kinglake West CFA. We have raised nearly $10,000 for the RCH over the past two years!
BSX is a pro only event. The three classes available are Pro Open, Pro Women and 30 & Over open wheel.
bsx2008 is presented by bmxultra.com and proudly supported by
Gold Partners:
Dirt Designs (www.bmxultra.com/dirt),
XBR (www.xbr.com.au),
SE/Goldcross (www.sebikes.com.au),
Answer/DK (www.answerbmx.com / www.dkbicycles.com)
Silver Partners:
BMXMAD (www.bmxmad.com.au)
Safe and Sound Production Services (www.safeandsound.com.au)
Intense Tyre Systems (www.intensetires.com)
Splash Creative (www.splashcreative.com.au)
Bronze Partner:
Poison City Records (www.poisoncityrecords.com)
For more information about BSX check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx
BMX Australia press release
Toowoomba BMX rider, Jared Graves has his sights set firmly on a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The 25 year old won the fifth round of the UCI Oceania Ranking Round on the Gold Coast today. Graves now gains valuable UCI points for Australia and himself which will improve Australia’s chances of taking the maximum number of men riders which is 3 to the 2008 Beijing Olympics if Australia remains in the top five nations.
After racing in mud in the previous round last night, Graves was relieved with better track conditions today.
“I had an absolute shocker yesterday,” declared Graves, “it wasn’t my day at all everything went wrong. I didn’t even make the semis. It’s awesome to come back and get a win.”
“I was committed into going into that first corner flat out. You’ve got to in the final. If you back off you’re not going to get anywhere.”
Graves made the winning move on the first turn and was challenged by two of his QAS (Queensland Academy of Sport) teammates Michael ‘Tiger’ Robinson and Kamakazi.
Graves still had concerns over the next three straights. “I was always worried with Kama behind me because he can pull out anything. He’s always someone you’ve got to worry about when he’s behind you,” explained Graves.
Robinson and Kamakazi rode shoulder to shoulder but finished in second and third place respectively. Top kiwi rider Mark Willers could not repeat his win from last night’s round in the muddy conditions and finished in fifth today. Sydney brothers Alex and Matthew Cameron finished with fourth and seventh respectively. Penrith’s Luke Madill placed sixth and still in second place overall in the Oceania Ranking Series. Willers still leads the overall Oceania Series with the next round to be held in Melbourne in a fortnight.
After claiming third at the Beijing test event, Graves will now continue racing both mountain bike and BMX and will focus on the BMX Supercross events which start in Madrid next month.
The elite women’s race winner was left wide open until the last race with Queensland’s Melissa Mankowski (Moranbah) taking the final race and overall win
First place was welcomed by Mankowski who thought she had won the previous night’s round but instead had placed second.
“I finished with a second last night. I came out with a bit better attitude today,” she said.
The elite women race for points over three races and close racing mean any three rider could take the eventual win in the third and final race.
“It came down to the last race which is good. That’s what the girls need," explained Mankowski..
The recent return to racing for Mankowski after injury at the Beijing test event was a positive sign. “Beijing does look a bit closer now,” she stated.
Second was third ranked on World rankings, Sarah Walker from New Zealand. Third today was Kelly Percy (Redlands) from Brisbane. Krystal Cranfield (Gladstone) made an early move but lost ground in the final straight while National Champion, Tanya Bailey (Maudsland/Perth) only managed sixth place.
New Zealand's Sarah Walker however still maintains the lead in the Oceania Series.
Selectors were on site to look at the Australian team. Also racing in the Oceania round were riders from Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and Canada racing to gain experience and valuable points for their nations.
Local rider Stevie Janssen (Nerang) repeated his win from last night while junior women’s Caroline Buchanan (Canberra) had to surge across the line to win this round from New Zealand’s Victoria Hill.
The tussle was on between World Champion, Melinda McLeod (Mackay) and World number three, Lacey Oliver (Nerang) with Oliver winning and McLeod second.
Junior Women (9 Riders)
1 Caroline BUCHANAN
2 Victoria HILL
3 Lauren REYNOLDS
4 Grace IRELAND
5 Rachel BRACKEN
6 Jamie-Lee NOYCE
7 Cherie SIMPSON
Junior Men (23 Riders)
1 Steven JANSSEN
2 Joshua CALLAN
3Sam WILLOUGHBY
4 Anthony DEAN
5 Luke LONDEMA
6 Matthew DAVIES
7 Masahiro SAMPEI
8 Michael CHASTEAUNEUF
Elite Women (8 Riders)
1 Melissa MANKOWSKI
2 Sarah WALKER
3 Kelly PERCY
4 Ziggy CALLAN
5 Krystal CRANFIELD
6 Tanya BAILEY
7 Danielle CARTER
8 Serena KASTERMANS
Elite Men (32 Riders)
1 Jared GRAVES
2 Michael ROBINSON
3 KAMAKAZI
4 Alex CAMERON
5 Marc WILLERS
6 Luke MADILL
7 Matthew CAMERON
8 Billy JOLLIFFE
BMX Australia press release
The fourth round of the UCI BMX Oceania Ranking Round continued this evening despite wet and muddy conditions on the Gold Coast. With precious national ranking points up for grabs Australia and New Zealand teams were keen to secure UCI points to improve their nation's ranking and gain places for riders to compete at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Officials allowed racing to proceed at the Nerang BMX track after the surface was cleared of excess water. The round also doubled as the third round of the Hog’s Breath Café Probikx and Champbikx National Series.
As rain fell heavily during the finals, riders slowed to walking pace by the fourth and final straight. In the elite women’s race third in the world Supercross rankings, Sarah Walker from New Zealand, claimed overall victory for the best of three races. Walker however made a decision to run her bike in the final metres of the third race allowing Australia’s Melissa Mankowksi (Moranbah, QLD/Campbelltown, NSW) to pass. Mankowski finished second overall and Ziggy Callan (Lilydale, VIC) claimed third. Walker still leads the Oceania Series with Krystal Cranfield (Gladstone) in second place overall.
The men’s race was dominated by the strong Kiwi rider, Marc Willers (Cambridge). Willers rode from the front and was challenged by Australia’s Luke Madill (Penrith, NSW) until he crashed in the third straight. Brian Kirkham (Adelaide, SA) continued his early season form to place second while Thomas Hubert (Maitland, NSW) gained third place. Willers further cements his hold on the Oceania Series with 43 points while Madill stays in second place on 35 points.
The unluckiest rider of the night was junior rider, Sam Willoughby (Happy Valley, SA) after his bike fell just a metre from the finish line in the final race. Gold Coast rider, Stevie Janssen dominated the field all night winning every moto plus the prestigious junior men’s final. Second was Victorian, Joshua Callan (Lilydale) with Willoughby in third place. Willoughy still holds the Oceaina series lead however.
In the junior women’s race, Lauren Reynolds (Bunbury, WA) was victorious over Caroline Buchanan (Canberra, ACT) with New Zealand’s Victoria Hill (New Plymouth) placed third. Reynolds remains the Oceania Series leader.
Officials will inspect the track before official practice for the next UCI Oceania round is expected to begin at 9 am Queensland time. Rain is still falling over the Gold Coast area.
Junior Women (10 Riders)
1 Lauren REYNOLDS
2 Caroline BUCHANAN
3 Victoria HILL
4 Cherie SIMPSON
5 Jamie-Lee NOYCE
6 Caetlyn HUBERT
7 Rachel BRACKEN
8 Grace IRELAND
Junior Men (21 Riders)
1 Steven JANSSEN
2 Joshua CALLAN
3 Sam WILLOUGHBY
4 Masahiro SAMPEI
5 Luke BRACKEN
6 Luke LONDEMA
7 Matthew DAVIES
8 Michael CHASTEAUNEUF
Elite Women (8 Riders)
1 Sarah WALKER
2 Melissa MANKOWSKI
3 Ziggy CALLAN
4 Kelly PERCY
5 Tanya BAILEY
6 Krystal CRANFIELD
7 Danielle CARTER
8 Serena KASTERMANS
Elite Men (31 Riders)
1 Marc WILLERS
2 Brian KIRKHAM
3 Thomas HUBERT
4 Billy JOLLIFFE
5 Steven WONG
6 Michael ROBINSON
7 Matthew WILLOUGHBY
8 Luke MADILL
Supercross BMX press release
The Christmas Classic is a great race that everybody should get to go to. This year it was extra special for us here at Supercross as Sammy made a quick trip home from Switzerland to have Christmas as home and then made the quick flight to Columbus and proceeded to dominate the Womens Elite Class once again by taking the wins both days in the UCI Elite competition. Sam who was only 1 point behind New Zealand's Sarah Walker going into this race came out with a significant lead and is not only the North American UCI Points Leader but now has the UCI Overall points lead as well. This is an important year for UCI point qualifications as it leads up to the Olympics and as her performance shows Sammy is quite comfortable on her Supercross EVO S7 signature model frame and Pro LT forks and is looking forward to the rest of the season as she heads towards the Olympic dream.
Also at the Christmas Classic was the talk of the weekend Downtown Tyler Brown, while not an official part of the Supercross family, Tyler showed up repping his new sponsor Hurley by wearing Hurley jeans and T-shirt while racing the UCI events and was looking faster than he has in years. Some said it was the sponsorship search psyche, while Tyler said it was the confidence he had in his new Supercross EVO iS Frame and Supercross Pro Fork. Tyler caused quite the controversy this weekend by wearing the uniform of privateers world round with his Hurley jeans and T-shirt, but was looking seriously Factory fast making it into the Semi's both days and managing to add a few more points to his tally to keep him in the top 8 of North American UCI points to try to get a shot at a chance at the Olympic Games.
For more information on all our Supercross BMX riders, frames, parts and bikes, cruise on over to supercrossbmx.com for the latest rider news and product updates.
by bmxultra.com
In the debut year of BMX being an Olympic event you would expect big changes.
Former Australian Elite Champion and New Zealand National Coach, Grant White, has been appointed National BMX Coach with British Cycling for 2008. The appointment will see Grant living in England.
ONE KENDA press release
The Christmas Classic was held in Columbus Ohio, USA.
The Latvians on the ONE/Kenda team made the trip to the US.
Joining Florida's Maliek Byndloss they had great time and even better results.
With the Olympics coming up it is a difficult season to plan your training. So far all goes well as the results show.
The competiton in the US is one of the toughest in the world, so a great way for other contonents to see where they are compared to their opponents.
ONE's main sponsor Kenda was present at the event and proud to see their riders do so well.
Maliek won all mains in 20 and 24 inch on both days.
Arturs Matisons took 2nd in the UCI Elite Men's race, while Maris Strombergs took 6th.
Sunday Maris showed what he is capable of.
Maris took 1st place on the 2nd day in Elite Men for the UCI points.
Next race, round 3 and 4 in Holland (Jan. 12/13)
ONE KENDA is sponsored by:
Pinch Gear, BOMBSHELL, SHIMANO, BOLLÉ, THE Industries, WLM DESIGN, UFO, THOMSON, FIZIK, ODI, KENDA, NIKE and BMXPIX
Eastern Region BMX press release
Eastern Region BMX is hosting a coaching clinic for Track Attack 2008 on
17th January 2008:
Park Orchards BMX Club is to be the venue, 10am sharp start time for two
sessions of approx 1 1/2 hours, with half hour break - so estimated finish
1.30 pm.
Cost $20. Pay on the day is fine, but please register your interest to this
address to give a rough idea of numbers: info@trackattackbmx.com.au
Coaches will include:
Sean Dwight
Tony Harvey
Glen Suridge
Matt Vickers
with a few more yet to commit. Any interested parties please contact Tony
Harvey for details tonyhrv1@hotmail.com
The Eastern Region will put on a sausage sizzle and cool drinks during the break. The club canteen will also be open on the day for your sports drinks needs etc.