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Haro Bikes is happy to announce that it has named Traffic GmbH as its premiere distributor of Haro and Premium-branded products in Germany and Austria. “Traffic GmbH is a solid distributor with strong customer service, and extensive experience in BMX," noted Pete Garski, VP of Sales for Haro. "They live bicycles."

“We believe that Traffic GmbH, with its strong commitment to the market and their customers, will play a key role in the future growth and expansion of our brands,” noted Garski. “We’re excited about Haro and Premium products appearing in the market again in the upcoming weeks.”

The Braaab BMX contest will be held at the 040BMXPARK on 22-23 March 2014. It's an Am/Pro comp with 50 spots in each class. Sign up has started and things are looking good in the Pro Class already and if you want to enter in the AM class, you better hurry and sign up quick as there are not too many spots left. The 040BMX park added 35% more riding space and is ready for the first big comp which is set up by Daniel Wedemeijer with the help of his partners. We've got some comp info below and the current riders list. Read on.

Amateur Contest (22.03.2014)
-With a maximum of 50 riders this is how the contest will go down. -Qualification: 50 Riders 1 minute run + last trick (2 tries)
-Finals: 16 Riders 8 minute heat (4 riders) + last trick (2 tries)
-Podium: Top 5 riders will receive Paul’s Boutique BMX Cheques and goodie bags from our partners. Top 3 riders will receive a wildcard for the pro contest on sunday.  -€10,- registration fee.

Name: Enrico Orobko
Age: 17 years young
Hometown: Viljandi, Estonia
Sponsors/hook-ups: OnWheels & Diamondbackbmx

When did you first hear about the Simple Session?
Enrico Orobko: It was 2007 when my father took me there.

Now you’re on the riders list, how does that make you feel?
Enrico Orobko: I think I'm the happiest 17 years old boy in the world.

What was your first impression when you saw the drawings of the 2014 course?