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Mario Markotic from Slovenia informed us about their events this summer. It shows you once again that BMX is worldwide and there are events organized in every corner of this planet. 

Mario informs that the parks are not super dialled and that there is no big purse available but you should go for the adventure, the experience and just to ride with a new group of riders.

If that sounds like that's something you're ready for, here are the dates, the places and the type of event (Dirt, Park and/or Race):

Old Skool Meet at U.S. Nationals/Roseville this Weekend Not all Vintage BMX collectors are able to attend the Rockford tradition – so now the West Coast has one of their own. The first (hopefully annual) Vintage Meet, Show & Swap will be held this coming weekend at ABA’s US National in Roseville, CA.. And word from the BMX collectors is that it’s going to be pretty incredible. Legendary collector Tim Cook, owner of one of the most pristine and expensive bike collections, has confirmed his appearance … and Nor Cal racing legends such as Cheri Elliott, John Crews, “Dizz” Hicks and Johnny “UBR” Valdez are set to make an appearance throughout the day. To top it all off, Oak Creek BMX and the ABA are holding the “CLASH OF THE DINOSAURS” Sidehack challenge. This past weekend, EIGHT hacks from the Modesto/Manteca area showed up for practice. With more hacks coming down from the Northwest – it looks like this will be the biggest Sidehack class since the 1982 So Cal hack series

If you're fed up of reading and seeing photos of the same old superstars in the mags than get yourself down to the south west of England for your chance to shine!

The Love Metal Jam is all about the unknown superstars. In attendance will be unknown shredders including, Adam Galt, Jay Shears, Mat Hill, Chris Zerlocki, Tom Mullen, Tom Salford, Ben Sutor, Steven Fray, Martin Barry, Neil Harrison and Nik Ford.

There will also be a good turn out of the pro dogs. With Ed Tounge, Toby Cresswell and Mark Theaker of Eastern Bikes fame and maybe just maybe Simon Tabron.

30 April next.  Falmouth skatepark in Cornwall, England.
Starts at noon - till dusk.

Sponsorship of China’s National BMX Race Team, Freestyle BMX Riders and more to be Announced at April 19 Press Conference April 17, 2006 – Shanghai, China – Mongoose is coming to China, and will announce plans for the Mongoose brand launch at a press conference at the 2006 Shanghai Bike Show on April 19. Among the announcements at the press conference, Mongoose executives will reveal that Mongoose is the official bicycle supplier of the Chinese National BMX Race Team from 2006 through 2008. 

These guys are having their birthday this week. Make sure you don't miss their party.

17 april  - John Paul Rogers  1970
18 april  - Scott Freeman  1972
23 april  - Josh White  1967
23 april  - Gabe Weed 1974

Starting from Monday we'll remind you who's B-day it is that week. It will give you a chance to prepare your present, pick up the phone or send a postcard to your friend. If you're running late you can always send them an online postcard or a simple e-mail. They'll probably be surprised to hear from you on their B-day.

It's Eric Rothenbusch's birthday today. Eric does the 23mag.com website that holds more history of BMX than any other site I'm aware of. Happy Birthday to you Eric.

Make sure to check in on Mondays for the BMX pros and friends' birthdays on FATBMX.com

Thanks to 23mag for the collaboration on this.

The new G-sport Ribcage rim is finally ready, it has passed final quality control. They now are available in 48H Chrome. Hard Anodised finish and 36's are on the next shipment. The price is a little higher than some other rims but this reflects the special material and finishes. The material used is around 20% stronger than even the 7000 series aluminium used for rims. And the hard anodising gives a black finish that performs nearly as well as chrome. Spoke holes are guaranteed not to pull through no matter what… Final production weights are 482g (1.06lbs) for hard anodised and 525g (1.15lbs) for chrome. The packaging is pretty cool too. We managed to find a way to use cardboard instead of plastic, this actually gives more protection to the rim during shipping and is better for the environment too. 

AMSTERDAM’S MAGERE BRUG ARENA FOR EUROPE’S TOP BMX RIDERS DURING RED BULL BRIDGE MASTER
In 1691, when Amsterdam’s city treasurers commissioned the Magere Brug (the Skinny Bridge) designed by Hans Petersom, they could never have imagined that more than 400 years later the same bridge would be the backdrop for what is already being called one of the most spectacular events in Amsterdam in 2006: the Red Bull Bridge Master.

On 22 April the best European BMX riders will jump their bikes on specially constructed ramps on the most photographed bridge in the Netherlands to show their tricks and moves. Although it is not the first international BMX event to take place in Amsterdam, it is the first in such a special public location. “The Red Bull Bridge Master provides the BMX scene with a unique opportunity to share its passion for this sport with a large public”, says Michiel Verberg of the Amsterdam

With so many events being invite only it's hard for the upcoming talent to get in. [url=http://www.nass04.com/index.htm]Nass[/url] gives them a chance to participate through the following series of qualifiers:

Epic - Birmingham - Sunday 11th June = BMX
Southsea - Sunday 18th June = BMX
X Site skatepark - Skegness - Sunday 25th June = BMX
Rampworx - Liverpool - Saturday Sunday 9th July = BMX
Y2SK8 - Peterborough - Saturday and Sunday 22/23 July = BMX

Last weekend out little hometown (Aarle-Rixtel) held its annual Harley Davidson meeting. It's an event that scares people off because all kind of freaks show up for the weekend. Saturday saw a lot of rain so not many rebels came by bike. Sunday was good however and the bike show was better outside than it was indoors (same shit every year).

The local Liberator HD club does a good job though and also this year they had all kind of entertainment for the crowd. It included a classic Wall of Death demonstration of motorcycle acrobatics. This show was great.