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Jean Marie Baertsch has been out of action since he broke his foot in the pro minramp contest at the 2007 Rebel Jam. Dealing with an injury sucks but JMB is back on the bike. He recently put a new bike together and has been hitting up some spots where he can get his flow back. Here's what his bike looks like:
Frame: Mirraco Fivestar
Fork: Flybikes Pantera

On August 20th, Redline’s BUBBA HARRIS was in Beijing, China – tearin’ it up on the official Olympic track. In practice, he looked to be the guy to beat; as he breezed thru the course and set the pace. But during the first run of his time-trial, disaster struck. Coming out of the second turn on a TT-winning split time, Bubba wobbled at the entrance of the rhythm section and was launched sideways. With his left foot still clipped in, he landed to his right and tumbled down the steep side of the jump, coming to rest in the infield with his left foot completely dislocated from his ankle. Now, 70-some days later, the 3-time ABA No.1 Pro is back on his foot, riding and training, and getting ready for what we predict will be the Greatest Comeback in BMX history. Since Bubba’s injury and healing process has been off the BMX radar these past two months, Redline thought this would be a great time to catch up with Bubba and see how the road to recovery is coming. 

A while back we were asked to send copies of old BMX magazine covers to Vans as they were working on a special Syndicate project. It wasn't hard to find people riding Vans shoes on the covers of BMX Plus!, BMX Action, Freestylin', and R.A.D. It was the only shoe you would wear if you were a BMX-er or skateboarder.

This is the first issue of a publication documenting underground BMX in the United States and beyond. It is a representation of using BMX as a tool to explore the world and its people. It is a collection of photographs showcasing riders flying bikes high and free, and it supports builders, travelers, dreamers and renegades.

-28pages.
-No advertisments.
-All 35mm photography.

It's available at Albes and animal or through myself.

Ted Van Orman
Michigan, USA

A classic skatepark with a strong BMX history was about to get shut down. The locals started a petition and it looks like the park will remain open this winter and beyond. Read he petition and the answer from the Government.
"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Prevent Portsmouth City Council closing Southsea Skatepark in September 2007." 

Betty is a mechanic, or at least she poses like one in the two shots that we have for you today. Do short skirts and high heels work out in the garage? Depends on the job that needs to be done.

Actual Journal Entry
“I woke up feeling shitty. We went to Fort Adams & rode the street course. The “Extreme” Jumping Contest started at 8pm. I qualified 4th and the got 5th in the finals. I won $350.
1st- Jay Miron,
2nd-Taj Mihelic,
3rd- Jimmy Garcia,
4th- Jimmy Levan. 

Eastpak has been doing a lot for BMX over the years. They sponsor a killer team, they do road trips, Eastpak advertises in the BMX media, they sponsor the big events and hook up the smaller gigs with goodies whenever they feel like it. You probably know Eastpak from their strong bags with years and years of warranty but they have also started to make more than just T-shirts. Jackets, longsleeves, shorts, polo's, hoodies, pants, the list goes on and on. 

I would just like to share my happiness with you that after 130 days Stephen is vent free, oxygen free and trach free! Last night they took out his trach and so now all we have to wait for his the wound in his throat to heal. The relief of him not being dependant upon the ventilator is unimaginable. It's better than winning the lottery!

Next step............movement. If I say so myself I have a remarkable son who will defy all odds and amaze us all.

Bowling king Michael McQueen just finished up a quick little edit with some friends, Seamus McKeon and Phil Jones, who was recently featured on mtv's scarred. The filming was done around Carlotte.
Check it out!