Bart de Jong
Former Vans Triple Crown winner Bucky Lasek, has laid down a five spot. That's right, the Bucky V is the fifth in Bucky's crucial line up of Vans shoes, and the sport's great perfectionist isn't messing around. Feel confident going huge in a shoe designed by the guy who has consistently gone the hugest: Waffle tread, super sticky rubber, extra heel protection, and a killer look are just the beginning. Bucky hangs out with BMX-ers so these get our approval. 
Name: Billy Purcell Age: 17
Occupation: Skivvy for my Dad
Hometown: Basildon, Essex, England
Years riding: 4 to 5
Hook-ups/Sponsors: RadBMX Shop, Bicycle Union Flow and my Dad aka SBD
The Favorite list:
-Spot to ride: ROM, Chartlon Ramp, Mellow Park
-BMX Video: Don’t break the oath, Head First, Ride on and most Props
-Website: FATBMX, Thecomeup, Bicycle Union, Vital, Facebook haha
-BMX Filmer: Mike King
-BMX MC: Dj and Ian Stokes
Introducing a new line to Stay Strong Apparel, “Blank Tees” A signature line designed by professional athletes, celebrities and recording artists. The first to release their design is professional bmx rider, Alistair Whitton of Chester, England. The argyle stay strong print, on 100% cotton, soft V Neck premium tee in black & Stay Strong Apparel tagless label - "Alistair Whitton ltd"
Alistair is a long time friend of Stephen’s has been a huge support to Stephen’s on a personal level and has contributed to fund raisers to aide Stephen’s rehabilitation. Available now at Stay Strong Apparel
Additional designs will be added monthly, through the next 12 months.
Confirmed athletes are:
European UCI Championships BMX Racing, Cheddar, England. 27-28 June 2009. Junior and Elite results:Sunday - Round 14
Elite Men
1 Arnaud Dubois/BEL
2 Marcus Bloomfield/ENG
3 Martijn Scherpen/NED
4 Jordy van der Heijden/NED
5 Thomas Hamon/FRA
6 Stepan Tumpach/CZE
7 Liam Phillips/ENG
8 Ivo van der Putten/NED
Elite Women
Still four weeks are left till the BIKE EXPO and BIG IN BAVARIA dirt jump competition in Munich on July 23rd to 26th. But the building of the dirt jumps is already in full progress. The first doubles are shaped and the starting tower is finished. It’s not only the dirt line that is worth a look. The list of confirmed riders also gives a preview of the first class BMX action you can expect. About 1.200 tons of dirt have been used to form the super sized dirt jump course of the