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The American Bicycle Association is pleased to announce DK Bicycles as the presenting sponsor of the Gold Cup Series. The Gold Cup Series encompasses 72 qualifying races throughout the 2014 season at USA BMX and BMX Canada tracks throughout North America. The Gold Cup Championships will be held in each of the three USA BMX and BMX Canada regions; one in the West, Central, and East. To be eligible for Gold Cup awards, racers utilize

Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand begins 2014 celebrating the legacy of the Vans Sidestripe. Debuting nearly four decades ago, the Sidestripe started as a random doodle by Vans Founder Paul Van Doren. Over the years the simple motif has evolved into an iconic symbol of the brand’s heritage. Originally referred to as the “Jazz Stripe”, the Sidestripe has marked some of Vans’ most celebrated footwear styles since its inception. Vans kicks off the celebration in spring 2014 as we reflect on the Sidestripe’s history and offer an expanded range of the original sidestriped silhouette: the Old Skool.

The Old Skool debuted in 1977 as the “Style 36” as the first skate

Name: Joost Challa
Age: 18
Hometown: Wormerveer, Netherlands

The favorite list:

-BMX contest: Bmx Worlds, Redbull Framed Reactions
-Website: FATBMX, 031BMX
-Bike shop: Paul's Boutique, Soulcycle
-Twitter to follow: @joostbmx_1
-Person on Instagram: @joostbmx
-Spot to ride: A8 Skatepark, Rock 'n' Roll park
-BMX video: Deadline
-Web video: Anthony Watkinson @unit23
-Food: everything is nice
-Travel destination: everywhere
-Riders to ride with: Jeroen Kruiver, Bas Durian, Tex Huis, And everyone who in is for a session.

Haro is extremely excited to announce the re-signing of 17 year veteran and 2013 Ocean City Dew Tour first place Park winner Ryan Nyquist and 2013 Nora Cup “Ramp Rider Of The Year” Dennis Enarson. “We couldn’t be more excited to announce the signing of these two Pros for Haro. Haro has a 35 year old reputation of fielding the best guys both personally and professionally and these guys fit that description to a T.” said Joe Hawk, Haro’s COO. Hawk added “From change comes opportunity and Haro is building its team, not tearing it down. Dennis and Ryan form the foundation of a very exciting Haro line up for 2014 and beyond”

John Buultjens, Haro’s BMX Brand Manager added “I really can’t believe I am here at Haro working with these two amazingly talented young men. Dennis and Ryan rejoin their team mates Pat Casey and Dennis McCoy as well as newly resigned Seth Klinger and Colin MacKay. In addition, two new young and enthusiastic rider’s to be announced within the next 24hrs”

On his extension Ryan Nyquist said “I'm excited to say that my