Bart de Jong
Where it rained in other parts of the country, the sun came out (at times) in Helmond where the Helm Jam was held. The trails had received an overhaul and especially the day before the event the help of the DirtE19 locals was very welcome. Thanks to all who helped out making the place rideable. The Helm trails at the Johannes Vermeerlaan now has three lines to choose from when you drop in. The big line on the left (6-pack), the middle pack (4 jumps in a row) and the table line (3 of them) on your right. 
Four world-class finals left fans with something very special to remember as the the 11th edition of the KIA X Games Asia came to a close on Sunday. The four-day event registered the best spectator attendance in the event's history, with a record number of 54,500 fans at Shanghai's KIC Jiangwan Sports Center. Visitors were treated to a sensational back-to-back showpiece that featured top action sports athletes in three sport categories - the Skateboard Vert, BMX Street, Aggressive In-line Street and Aggressive In-line Vert finals. 
The new Spring 2009 of Orchid shoes have arrived at Parano Garage. If you're a fan of this rider owned company and want to support BMX to the fullest, hit them up for some new kicks. The Porter and the Vandever are Kevin Porter's and Van Homan's signature models. Various colours available. 
Here's another batch of graffiti art on FATBMX. If you're into it, hit up the pics. If not, just skip it. Has anyone out there finished the FATBMX piece yet? Feel free to send stuff in for the Comic 'n Art section on FATBMX. It has been part of the FATBMX website for over ten years. Let's keep it going. BMX related please. 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.