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In the year 2000, Mat Hoffman and the HSA crew organized a run of contests known as the Crazy Freakin’ Biker Series, or CFB for short. Even though the CFBs served as X-Games qualifiers for BMX, the comps retained a grassroots level vibe, set in dirty skateparks across the country with a multitude of classes and disciplines for both amateur and pro riders. This is where I first got to see Corey Martinez—then just 17 years old—on a BMX bike. He had traveled to the comp alongside friend and riding cohort Seth Kimbrough, who was already competing at a professional level. But Corey signed up … More info
I know it’s old news that Gatorade has come on to the BMX scene, since they announced their first BMX sponsorship with Nigel Sylvester this past January. But what isn’t old news is what their intentions and plans are for this huge can of worms they’ve now opened. I conducted an interview with the Team Manager Kenny Mitchell to find out more. I don’t know about you, but I had a million questions running through my head when I read that Gatorade is poking its head into the BMX scene. I mean, Gatorade is HUGE. They sponsor just about every one …Â More info
You have probably considered a hybrid car. Why not a hybrid bicycle or scooter? The market for electric two-wheel transportation is growing faster than the one for cars and trucks.
“The thing that’s really changed electric bikes and scooters is the battery technology,” says Doug Schwartz, “the fact that you can now get a lithium-ion battery that’s small, it’s lightweight.” …Â More info
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Months of training have ended for Christchurch schoolgirls Chloe Thompson and Beth Vanderhaven, who will create history in the 2009 Speights Coast to Coast at the weekend.
They are the first schoolgirl team to enter the two-day race and have just enjoyed a two-week respite from their tough training regime.
Their training diary follows: … More info