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As X Games Aspen kicks off this week, ESPN announces it has secured four global sponsors who will participate in the property’s global expansion, which includes a six-event schedule in 2013. GoPro, Red Bull, Jeep and Ford will have a presence across X Games events in Aspen, Colorado; Tignes, France; Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil; Munich, Germany; Barcelona, Spain and Los Angeles, California. Jeep and Ford will share the automotive category, with Jeep having a presence in the winter events and Ford participating in summer events. 
Simple Session is only two months away – time to uncover the contest's main stage, the brand new and fascinating Simple Session course design! The course has once again been designed by the world renowned park designer Nate Wessel, who has been working with Simple Session since 2007. Simple Session co-director Risto Kalmre is convinced, that the park is going to be a treat: "We are glad to be working with Nate Wessel again, he's a true magician when it comes to skatepark
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.