Bart de Jong
Sheep Hills has been around forever. The first time I visited the spot was years ago. 1992 I believe. It's been in the news and on the scene ever since. Several generations of riders have maintained the jumps and built some new lines to keep the place going. It's worth an annual visit just to see how the place is doing and if we're lucky some riding gets done. Last fall one of the Sheep Hills Locals by the name of Mike "Boozer" Brown crashed in a BMX race in Reno and broke his back which has landed him in a wheelchair. Mike has spent more time at Sheep Hills than most of us digging, riding and something that has to do with his nickname. On 7 April we're going to get together at Sheep Hills for the Boozer Jam. Mike will be there and so will the Sheep Hills Locals, current Pro racers, the BMX media, BMX friends and family, current dirt jump pro riders and old school BMX-ers. It will be a gathering of sorts when Mike Dominguez, AJ Anaya, Brian Blyther, Robbie Morales, Xavier Mendez, Nick Noble, Mike "Hucker" Clark, Colin MacKay, Alan Foster, Big Daddy,
Madd Gear has launched their first line of bicycles in the USA. Madd Gear is introducing two entry-level models to the USA: the “Shredder”, and the “Boost”. Both bicycles were designed with Madd Gear Team Riders and world renowned Professional BMX Riders: James Foster and Colton Satterfield. James Foster is a world champion in the BMX world, known for his attention to detail and never-ending push for perfection. Colton Satterfield is a no-holds-barred rider who won two MegaRamp events and took 3rd at Dew Tour in 
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.