Bart de Jong
A new BMX track and learn to ride program for disadvantaged youth was launched today at Sydney Olympic Park by Minister for Planning Kristina Keneally. The Monster BMX Track is a free, open-air facility that makes the increasingly popular sport of BMX available to all – from occasional riders to the elite. The track was jointly funded by the Federal Government, the NSW State Government and Auburn Council. ‘Today is a great
Czech-international virtual magazine LOVEBMX is here with brand new and fresh issue. What is inside and with english translation?BIG INTERVIEW WITH MICHAEL BERAN, ARTICLES FROM FLATLAND FIELDCONTROL, XGAMES AND BMX4LIFE. GLOBAL RIDER WITH MIKE MILLER AND FRANK LUKAS. Of course there is also an EDITORIAL, a new funny SHORT TALE and all captions of the photos in English. In virtual news-stand right now and for free.
It has been a few weeks since we sent out a FAT Friday report but the last few weeks have been hectic. You would think that things would slow down at some point but there is always something to do. Take this upcoming weekend for instance, there's this old school wedge ramp contest in the Cologne Jugendpark which sounds cool for the old school freaks. Also there's a freestyle comp in Frejus, France at the Roc d'Azur which also hosts a UCi Supercross BMX race. Looked into flights for that one too but accomodation was scarce and the costs for a weekend (flight, rental,hotel) to show some pics on the site would be a bit too much. All week the Intermot show has been going on in Cologne, Germany. Bob Haro is there too. I intended to go but could not find a moment. Night of the Jumps on Saturday too but it looks I'm not going to make it there either. Maybe if Andy Z. would have been around it'd be worth a trip but he left on an Eastpak tour in Belgium with Miller, Dietrich, Hennon, Hoffmann and Lantschner. 
Although RIDE BMX is changing from 12 issues a year to 9 issues a year it seems like they keep coming out with a new issue before you know it. Issue 151 just came out and has the followiing to offer: Departments
-First Words: Mulligan wrote this one at three in the morning and attempts to explain how complex the timeline of our magazine is. I’m confused after reading it and I work here, so I doubt you’ll ever figure out why the December issue arrived near the beginning of October.
-Start: Last year’s NORA Cup winner for flatland, Matthias Dandois gets a spread going round ‘n’ round next to a giant metal sphere. -Up Front: There are way too many sponsor changes, injuries, and news blurbs in here to relay to you, but most of them you’ve already read about online anyway. So why put them in the magazine?
Get ready for a Small Ramp Kick Turn session this Saturday at the Cologne Jugendpark. Modify that Bendix coaster brake arm one last time and put on those worn-out Vans. The Ramp, Music, Drinks and BBQ will be ready for a fun BMX Old-School Saturday. 
The Helm Trails in Helmond, Netherlands were plowed with the intention to make it a bigger and better place. 20 truckloads of good dirt were dropped, a container (starting hill) will be placed next week and the opening jam will happen very soon. This weekend shaping the jumps is on the program. Bring your shovel, lend a helping hand, name a take off after yourself, just show up. 
Beard sent over some Failure seat info. Are they really having 4 collections this year? Here's the fall line starting off with:"Bare Bones" (pictured on the right): Slim, slightly padded pivotal seat with Failure skull patch.
The ARF, with AST and its partners, have put together an exclusive V.I.P. package now available for auction. All proceeds go to benefit the Athlete Recovery Fund.* The winning bidder will receive; 4 VIP Credentials to the AST Dew Tour’s PlayStation Pro in Orlando, FL Oct. 16 – 19 at Amway Arena. This is the final stop for the ‘08 AST Dew Tour where the six Dew Cup champions will be awarded – skate (vert and park), BMX (vert, park, and dirt), freestyle motocross. Get a chance to rub elbows with the superstar athletes of action sports like Nate Adams, Mike Spinner and many more! 4 individual gift bags including:
-Ogio Roller Cooler filled with: Ogio "Dome" duffle bag
-Panasonic Headphones
-Wendy's Gift cards
-Nike 6.0 T-shirt
-Dew Tour T-shirt
-Dew Tour Hat
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.