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The BMX tradition continues in Cologne, Germany where the fourth Suzuki BMX Masters will take place on Friday July 4th to Sunday July 6th. The world's BMX elite will gather once again at the Cologne Jugendpark to compete for the 30,000 euro prize purse.

There will be competitions in five different BMX freestyle disciplines; street, mini-ramp, vert, flatland and dirt and depending on skills and the levels of difficulty there will be expert, master, amateur and pro classes. In addition, the Suzuki BMXMasters will once again support the involvement of girls in BMX, with Girls’ flatland and street disciplines.



More than 400 participants from all over the world will be present to take part in one of the most fun and exciting BMX events to take place in Europe. They will include pros Ryan Nyquist (USA), Mike Aitken (USA) Dennis Enarson (USA), Josh Harrington (USA), Allistar Whitton (UK), Luke Parslow (AUS), Cory „Nasty“ Nastazio (USA) and Heath Pinter (USA).

Daniel Dhers (VEN), Mark Webb (UK) and Harry Main (UK) will also be present to battle it out for the top spot in the Braun cruZer Tour Final. All three are in with a chance of Braun glory since the contest is judged best two results out of three. Dhers, who took third overall last year, won the first stage at FISE but was hindered by a flat at NASS where he came in third, allowing young Brit Harry Main to gain second place and a real chance at winning overall. Braun cruZer star Mark Webb who has won every tour overall so far will also be hoping to retain his crown. Mark's performance up until now has been nothing short of extraordinary considering the serious back injury he is still recovering from. The battle for the number one spot will be seriously tight. Harry Main has been improving leaps and bounds, can he upset this final to take home the trophy? Watching these guys pull their best tricks will be a thrilling experience no doubt.

Today I received a mail from the guys of Camp Ramps with some nice pics of the BMX street course.

From 4th to 6th of July the Suzuki BMX Masters 2008 will be taking place again at the Jugendpark, Cologne.

At the worldwide most important BMX-event, Camp-Ramps was again responsible for the planning and realisation of the street course. An absolutely pathbreaking and versatile setup is waiting for the numerous international top-pros now, who will discover perfect conditions for massive action.

Scores of different ramp-constructions on 3 height levels allow nearly every imaginable trick and great lines. An innovative quarter-to-curved wallride obstacle called "Bronko" will attract the rider's attention as well as the huge wave-stepup or the
"bowl-pyramide". You see that there are enough reasons to visit this year's Masters.

For more information take a look at www.camp-ramps.com
We are looking forward to seeing you at the event.

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This is a really nice compilation of the highlights at the Red Bull Elevation event.

It looks like vert BMX is going to be dropped in the upcoming X Games. It's replaced by something called “super park”. Vert is joining flatland and dirt in the growing list of BMX disciplines which have been dropped.

More information on Mystic Negro.

Are you ready? Because here it comes, the first BMX event of 2008! Once again, the well-oiled machine, Calle Marconi is making it happen with the “KEEPOD BMX CONTEST”, the kick-off event for this year. The event will take place on Saturday 22nd of March, at the “Trinity skatepark” of Milan in via Cevedale, 5 (area Bovisa). A long list of experienced riders have confirmed their participation in this special event and will show-off their best performance in order to win the first prize money of 500€ and other cool prizes offered by Keepod, the main sponsor of the event. The competition will be in one category and will be open for all riders. Registration price is 5€ for members of the Trinity indoor park and 10€ (5€ ticket/insurance plus 5€ registration) for non members. During the day you can enjoy good music and have a drink at the park’s bar.

Photographers who wants to get access to the contest area please write: info at callemarconi dot com
Opening indoor park: 10:00, Registration: 10:30, Free session: 10:30 – 13:30, Contest: 14:00 – 17:30 (possible schedule changes based on the number of participants), Prize-giving: 18:00 – 18:30 -> 500€ Pize money.

Alex Vazquez and his crew organized a BMX contest series in Mexico. The name of the series is Revolcon BMX and it seems it has been a big success. The level of the BMX in Mexico is getting better by the year, don't believe me ese? Check it out for yourself!

One of the most anticipated bmx videos of this year is going in premiere. The premiere will go down at the Red Bull HQ’s on March 12th in Santa Monica, Ca. So be there or be square.

On February 23rd this years winterjam will take place in Stockholm, Sweden.

The people behind the park, Andy and Tobbe has done a really good job on the park, and if you haven't been there yet you should start planning your trip there right now. The jam will be held at the Capital Bikepark.



Here's also a little video of last years winter jam. If you don't mind listening to some swedish play the video to get a better idea of how it's going to look like.

Michael "Berry" Beran has won de Ride It Winterjam at Riga, Latvia. The Czech made it before Alessandro Barbero and Harry Main. To the left you can see a little video mix of Beran about a year ago. Make sure to see until the end when he tries to do a front flip tail whip.

Take a look at the Mystic, Ryan Smith's new signature frame. The frame weighs in at just 4.9 lbs, will be available in 20.75" and 21" with a 13.6 rear end and a 75 degree head tube angle. The frame is 420 baked, which helps to keep the tubing stiff and lets them use thinner wall tubing while retaining strength. The Down tube is a custom tube they have designed from scratch, slighty overlized to help against denting up in the front end and then rounds back out near the BB JUNCTION to keep it stiff. The Chain stays also are oval to help offer greater tire clearance and help resist against denting. It will be available with removable brake lugs and in flat white. Coming April.

Be sure to visit the Mutiny site for more details: mutinybikes.com