Registration was cut off weeks ago and the list of competitors reads like a Who is Who of the international BMX circuit. 400 riders will be competing in this one-of-a-kind event, 200 of them in the Pro classes alone, with a grand total of 20.000 Euro up for grabs. Four amazing contest courses have been set up to meet the demands of the best riders in the world, one of them being a first in the world of BMX Freestyle: The Super Ramp! Riders and spectators alike already love this pimped up Mega-Mini and after the first practice runs we can’t wait to see what will go down on this beauty once contest time rolls around. The schedule for the next three days is peppered with highlights from beginning to end! Things set off this Friday at 12:00 am with Pro Flat Qualifiers, followed by Super Ramp Prelims at 4:00 pm and the seeding out of the Dirt finalists at 8pm. Everyone interested in the history of BMX should also check out the Oldschool-Zone, where none other than Bob Haro, the founder of BMX Freestyle himself, will be presenting a collection of photos and illustrations from the 80s as well as anecdotes from the movie set of „E.T.“. An eventful day is capped of with the BMX Masters Grand Opening Party at the infamous Sensor Club in the Ehrenfeld district.
Saturday comes with a bang, when the Pro Park Qualifiers start off at 2pm. 5.30pm sees the best Flatland riders in the world battle it out for their shot at the prize money and at 7.30pm Super Ramp Finals will set the crowd on fire. But the highlight of the day is saved until the end, with Dirt Finals going down at sunset. Watching riders trick jumps that are up to 9 metres long is sure to give you goose bumps. High on adrenalin everyone is ready to get loose at the official BMX Masters 2010 Party, with the DiscoDogs spinning the Wheels of Steel at the legendary Gloria Club.
No time to sleep, because you don’t want to miss the SUZUKI Best-Combo and the Park Finals on Sunday! Who is gonna have nerves of steel on the
Flatland ground and will lay down a flawless combo to take home first place? And what about Park? Will Mark Webb or Ben Wallace be able to stop Daniel Dhers, who has brought the "Cashroll" with him, a new move that will be very difficult to surpass? You don’t need a crystal ball telling you that the riding will be off the hook.
Unbelievable tricks, a great atmosphere and wild parties have made the BMX Masters one of the most popular BMX events in the world. Things have reached a new level in 2010 and we are happy to welcome all riders and fans to the Jugendpark for yet another unforgettable instalment of the BMX Masters presented by ROCKSTAR Energy Drink.
The BMX Masters 2010 are supported by ROCKSTAR Energy Drink, Suzuki International Europe, British Knights, Skullcandy and Feltbikes
Attention: Saturday, July 17th 2 pm you can watch the BMX Masters live on www.bmxmasters.com!!!
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BMX Masters presented by ROCKSTAR Energy Drink in hard facts: What: BMX Masters 2010 presented by ROCKSTAR Energy Drink, BMX Freestyle Contest
When/Where: From 16th until 18th of July 2010, Köln Jugendpark, Sachsenbergstr. (close to „Zoobrücke“ Bridge), daily at 10:00 A.M.
Entrance Fee: Friday: 8,- Euros, Saturday/Sunday: 10,- Euros, Three-day ticket: 25,- Euros Kids shorter than one meter will get free admission
Starter Fee: Amateurs: 40,- Euros each disciplines, Pros: 50,- Euros for your each discipline
Camping: On-site at the Jugendpark, 20,- Euros Thursday thru Sunday, including shower pass Alternative: Youth hostels and Hotels
Classes: Dirt – Pro Park – Amateur / Pro Flatland – Amateur / Pro Super-Ramp – Amateur / Pro Park Girls – Open Class Flatland Girls – Open Class
Riders: Round about 400 riders from all over the world, among them more than 200 Pro riders will be attending.
Special Guests: Bob Haro and his illustrations
Medical Services: German Red Cross will be supported by Trish Bare Grounds from the United States
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