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BMX Bike Racing can be a very exciting and adventurous sport. Getting started into BMX Bike Racing is simple and rather inexpensive. First you start out by joining a BMX bike association since they are the groups that typically provide the guidance and rules for BMX bike racing. There is the American Bicycle Association (ABA) and the National Bicycle League (NBL). Annual memberships are about $45, and membership perks include discounts and other services.
Next you will need to get yourself a bike to ride, specifically one geared towards BMX racing, which is usually a “class” bike, which is a 20-inch wheel bike or a “cruiser” bike, which is a 24-inch wheel bike. If you need assistance with selecting the right bike, a BMX salesperson should be able to assist you. Paying only a few hundred dollars or less for a good used or new bike is reasonable. After you have  … Details
The Bicycle Film Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary! http://www.bicyclefilmfestival.com/Â
In 2001, Brendt Barbur, Founder and Director, was compelled to start the Bicycle Film Festival after being hit by a bus while riding his bike in New York City. Instead of being deterred by this experience, it inspired him to create a festival that celebrates the bicycle through music, art, and film. Now in its tenth year the festival is held in 37 cities worldwide. 300,000 people are expected to attend this year. Â
For the second year, BFF Art Director Marco Mucig filmed the trailer supported by the soundtrack of Scuola Furano (http://www.scuolafurano.com).Â
Marco is an italian director, artist and designer. He has a delicate and a very personal imagery. He signed several video-clips, trailers and TV formats. You can follow his adventures here: http://www.snowgroup.net.