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During the Bike Week Tilburg 2007 the Liberation Jam will be organized in co-operation with the Tilburg Liberation Festival. The festival will take place on May the 5th 2007, in the center of Tilburg. The festival attracts 15.000 to 20.000 spectators/visitors and offers a combination of music, lifestyle, culture and sports. The Libertion Jam is a best trick contest, with a set-up like the Red Bull Bridge Masters. That means there's a roll-in, followed by a jumpbox with a landing, followed by a quarter. At 16 o'clock the best trick contest will start. Each riders has several runs and at the end a jury (and the crowd) decides the winner... 

Things are heating up here at the Phoenix hotel. Arm wrestling is going on. It will be moments before the cops come. Everyone's getting there so it's good it's the last night at this hotel. Dhers got beat by Dillewaard (Australia) and when it was Aussie - Aussie it was three times dirt X-Games champ Bohan beating 2005 Dew Tour champ Guettler. Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi. We are told to calm down otherwise the lobby/bar will be shut down. Wish we had live noise. Bring it! Dhers against Napolitan right now. Mirra is the judge. He's suggesting left handed. Who do you have your money on???

Alternatywa is looking for a EVS! Do you want to come to Poland 7 months and work for a BMX organisation? You hagve the opportunity to come and work for us thru the European Voluntary Service (EVS).

What is European Voluntary Service?
EVS is a program that alows young people to work as volunters abroad in any country that is member of the european union.

What is AlternatywaBmx?
AlternatywaBmx is a non-governmental organisation situated in £ód¿,the second largest city in Poland. The work that we do is everything from BMX workshops with kids, arrange jams/contests, organizing BMX camps in cities such as Prague and much more. For more info visit alternatywabmx.pl .

If this sounds interesting you can contact us by mail:

Over the course of 15 years, Hoffman Bikes has seen the likes of many team riders come and go. Mat Hoffman and Hoffman Bikes have always been a big supporter of what is best for them. So, after six terrific years, Ryan Barrett is moving on. We cannot express enough how much we have enjoyed having Ryan being a part of the Hoffman Bikes family and how he will be missed. We wish him the best in his new endeavors. *Hoffman Bikes!*

From Ryan: I've decided to take a chance.. Just like you took a chance on me almost six years ago. I'm leaving Hoffman Bikes with the best memories of my life. You've helped me live out my dreams and I can't say thank you enough.

I remember the first Roots Jam I went to representing HB. I was supposed to ask Seth and Butcher if I could stay in their room because Page said it was OK. I was too star-struck to say a word! 

Catch the best BMX action on TV with the new season of “Props” airing for 13 weeks beginning April 1, 2007 only on FUEL TV. Based on the highly successful video magazine series of the same name, this season of “Props” shows were produced exclusively for FUEL TV and include weekly updates on the Road Fools crew and Props Mega Tour teams; an interview with the legendary Mat Hoffman; coverage of the contests and events such as the Kink Demolition Derby, Bone Deth Jam, Ratty Bike Fest, Rebel BMX Jam, and Backyard Jams; and highlights from the FBM Road Trip, and Texas-to-Toronto road trip. “The great thing about ‘Props’ is that it has stayed true to the core of BMX and has never sold out,” says Shon Tomlin, FUEL TV VP of Programming and Development. “We've always been honored to have the video magazine series on our channel since the start and now are excited to have it evolve into its own TV show. New hosts Catfish and Steve Crandall add a new dynamic to the series without tarnishing the laid-back, action-focused tone of the show. I think ‘Props’ fans and BMX fans in general will appreciate the new format.” 

We are very pleased to announce to you the birth of the BMX Flatland World Circuit. The Circuit will cover three of the best flatland contest in the 07 season: KOG Round 1, Voodoo Jam and Flatground. At each event riders in the pro class can earn points and this will eventually result in a year-end winner. Goal of this circuit is to promote flatland in general so hopefully many flatlanders could gain from this incentive. Freecaster, Global-Flat & Youth In Control have already committed supporting the circuit in year 1, which means we get good and fast coverage of all three events.

Please contact us if you want to sponsor the circuit and thus support flatland and his riders.

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BMX TM John Povah wanted to share the exciting news with everyone that editing is being rapped up on Etnies' full length BMX DVD & book “GROUNDED”. Plans are underway for its worldwide premieres & release. Mark your calendars for May 18th to attend the premiere at Etnies HQ in Lake Forest California or attend a premiere near you (locations & info to be posted on the etnies site soon). 

The Moora Cup took place last night. It was a sold out crowd with live bands and the Dutch BMX scene present. Votes came in through the Mooracup.com website and it was close in some categories while other Cups went to surprising winners. With internet voting you never know though. We've got the Moora Cup winners here on FATBMX so make sure to check who won what.

1. Website of the year: www.FATBMX.com. Thanks for all your votes.

We received some great news from our FATBMX associate in the USA:

Finally there is BAVARIA right around the corner from me in Huntington Beach, CA!! It was about damn time these Americans learned to sell some real beer, not that piswater Coors Light or Bud....I know I'll probably get some drive by shootings after saying that, but there really isn't anything like a good cold Bavaria!!!!

Choq