Bart de Jong
The Atlantic Bike Stunt Alliance (ABSA), the operators of the Trans Jam BMX Contest Series, partnered with the City of Greenville, NC on Saturday to celebrate BMX in Protown USA with an inaugural festival dubbed "BMX Fest." Hundreds of people showed up to Five Point Plaza in downtown, many who had never witnessed the sport live, to catch the action of the Park and Flatland competitions, exhibits portraying Greenville's history in the sport, a vintage bike display, a BMX clinic, vendors, entertainment, and more. Riders traveled from all over the United States, including a rider from Chile, South America, to compete for $5,000 in prize money.Keith King, owner of King BMX Stunt Shows and the ABSA, and pro flatland rider himself, was largely responsible for the event, presenting his idea of a BMX festival to the city earlier in 2011. "I couldn't be more happy with the turn out," says King.
You know what's cool about the rebeljam? They're always searching for spots where the local BMX community can profit from the event, especially afterwards. Next to all the media attention and getting to see the top pro riders ride, they want the ramps to stay where the comp was held. This year the ramps are going into Pim van den Bos' 040 BMX park right across the street from where the rebeljam is going to take place. Camp Ramps have already started building and it was up to Hannu Cools to have a little test run. 
STAY STRONG are working with GT for 2012 on this “Limited Edition” frame offer and “Co-Sponsor” package. Stephen Murray rode for GT for 5 years before his accident in 2007 which left him paralysed after a crash on the Dew Tour in the dirt finals. GT wanted to help their former rider with this special project with all profits from the frames being donated back to Stay Strong to help support Stephen’s family. Rockstar Energy have also sponsored Stay Strong with accessories for the “Co-Sponsor” packages that are available exclusively by pre order through Stay Strong before November 25th. After this date any frames that are left will be available on a “frame only” basis but numbers in certain sizes are already very low so it is first come first served. Packs will include a 2012 custom Hot Shoppe Stay Strong race jersey plus tee shirts, hats, SS grips etc, so this is your
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