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The way I got into BMX was by imitating motocross. We took a bicycle, built some motocross like tracks and made the noise ourselves. Still fascinated by the sport I visited the Grand Prix of the Benelux last weekend to watch the best pro riders scoring points for that world championship title at the end of the year. Check a few of my pics by going here. This weekend it's back to the BMX bike for the Helm Jam on Sunday. Come on out and do some MX table, whips and don't forget to bring the braapp! noise. Here's the BMX news of this week:

After another wild weekend of racing at the Easter Classic, the 2009 NBL Elite Series is headed to the West and the chase for the coveted NBL National Title is more exciting and entertaining than ever. Next up on the stage, the highly anticipated, All-American National, held at FBX in Fresno, California and it promises to set the stage for the 2nd half of the series. Free Agent's Maris Strombergs, the Olympic and World Champion, continued his winning ways at the Easter Classic winning Elite men both days. His team mate and 3-time NBL Elite Champion, Kyle Bennett, made his first NBL appearance of the year and ended up

Generally speaking, when I venture off on trips like this one I know what to expect. Little did I know, however, that this most recent adventure would be unlike any other that Corey or I had ever previously experienced. Once we got there we immediately realized that the “accepted” lifestyle in Ecuador varies greatly from that of the U.S. as things that generally would not be allowed here at home were considered the “norm” there. (Like what??? If you’re going to say we did things that made us think, did we really just legally do that

Lazer launched this week-end a new series of goggles which are realized in cooperation with manufacturer Ariete from Italy, where the goggles are made. Lazer’s new series includes two models, the Track and the Factory, with the latter being the top product.
LAZER OPTICS TECHNOLOGY by Ariete
Engineered frame that satisfies the main structural requirements, necessary for off-road goggles willing to enter the market on top.

The final round of the Hog’s Breath Café National BMX Series in Brigadoon late yesterday saw local favourite, Bunbury’s Lauren Reynolds, win the junior women’s race claiming the overall series. The 17 year old had won six of the seven rounds in total and was also expecting to do well in her national title race on Saturday. Second was Townsville’s Rachel Bracken. In the elite women, Perth’s BMX Olympian, Nicole Callisto was outclassed by Caroline Buchanan