Robinson Wins Denmark Supercross / Arielle Martin 5th
Monday, 12 May 2008
Copenhagen, Denmark (May 10, 2008)—Just three months before Bicycle Motocross (BMX) makes its Olympic debut in Beijing this August, American Donny Robinson (Napa, Calif.) won the third round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series on Saturday.
Along with compatriot Kyle Bennett (Conroe, Texas), Robinson was one of two Americans to qualify for the finals. Bennett finished fourth behind runner-up Jared Graves (AUS) and bronze medalist Maris Strombergs (LAT).
Bennett’s fourth-place effort yielded enough points to finish the 2007-08 season as the top American in the international rankings. Provided he’s ranked in the top five overall in the UCI rankings following the World Championships later this month, Bennett will have met the criteria to receive an automatic nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. Currently, Bennett is ranked third in the world behind Marc Willers (NZL) and Graves.
(News Note: Okay, this is where we here at NEWS get confused. "Provided he's ranked in the Top 5" was deleted in the USA Cycling document so has it been added back in?)
Spring is in full swing and the ABA has nationals all over the country for racers to showcase their skills. This weekend’s stop was dead smack in the middle of California for the US Nationals in Tulare. And we all know what that means, the California based Factory Tangent/BAWLS squad was there in full force! Looking to add some more podium finishes to record books, the team came in all BAWLS-energized and ready to roll!
Hilliard, Ohio – The National Bicycle League (NBL) is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Kenda Tires and Tubes. Kenda will be recognized as the “Official Tire and Tube” of the NBL National Series and also as a key co-sponsor of the ‘Bring-A-Buddy’ National Recruiting program.
To differentiate themselves in the competitive market for quality tires with innovative treads, Kenda will be promoted through a mix of national event exposure and traditional media including color advertising in BMX Today Magazine. To connect Kenda directly to thousands of potential customers, NBL will promote the brand through on-site games like the ‘Kenda Tire-Toss’, at select National events. “We truly believe in the value of ‘Experiential’ marketing and how it affects consumers in a more positive and organic way” said Kevin O’Brien, NBL Marketing Director, “Kenda is genuinely interested in promoting the sport and this adds great value to our program” O’Brien adds.
What do Randall Neave and Bubba Harris have in common?
Thursday, 08 May 2008
They both recently won Olympic 'test' events. Redline's Bubba Harris won a test event at Olympic training center in Chula Vista against a stacked field and this should bode well for his confidence. This may help his chances to get on the US 'Long Team' to stay in the hunt for an Olympic nod.
Up North, Standard's Randall Neave, who holds dual citizenship, took on the Canadians at the CCA Abbotsford track and handily won the main. The Canuck men have yet to secure an Olympic berth and will have to rely on a good placing at the Worlds later this month. Should one of the Canadian's win a berth for the country in Taiyuan, there have no guarantee of being the chosen one - Oh the drama....
Omega Lifetime Magazine features SE PK Looptail
Thursday, 08 May 2008
SE's 2008 PK Ripper Looptail is featured in the current issue of "Omega Lifetime" magazine. This is a VERY high end magazine that features models like Cindy Crawford & Omega watches that are worth tens of thousands of dollars. It just goes to show the broad appeal that our cool retro bikes have. Cool stuff.
MTV's Made to film another episode with BMX Racing
Wednesday, 07 May 2008
Somewhere in the Midwest.....Looks like MTV is going to film another episode of 'Made' and they have been relentlessly searching the country for the next 'Warwick'. No word on who's getting the part but they are apparently not looking for AA pro talent this time. Filming is supposed to start this month and the program is slated to air in early fall. The lucky contestant is an 18-year wannabee rider from Midwest. Nice....
Arielle Martin - BMXer of the week
Monday, 05 May 2008
Formula's Arielle Martin has been a busy girl these days. A few weeks ago she was the top US rider in Australia at the UCI Supercross and finished a respectable 2nd behind New Zealand's leading lady - Sarah Walker. The Chula Vista Olympic training center resident then stepped back onto US soil (and pavement) to take on the NBC Today Show with fellow Olympic hopefuls, Kyle Bennett and Donny Robinson. She nailed that performance and looked pretty sharp standing next to the Today Show hosts.
Then she hopped aboard her private jet and flew to the Euros where she challenged the French Women to a duel. She did manage to bag a 5th place and got to see first hand how fast the rest of the world is moving. She then took a rest on Sunday and is looking to be fresh and ready for the Denmark Supercross this coming weekend.
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Copenhagen, Denmark (May 10, 2008)—Just three months before Bicycle Motocross (BMX) makes its Olympic debut in Beijing this August, American Donny Robinson (Napa, Calif.) won the third round of the UCI BMX Supercross World Cup series on Saturday.
Spring is in full swing and the ABA has nationals all over the country for racers to showcase their skills. This weekend’s stop was dead smack in the middle of California for the US Nationals in Tulare. And we all know what that means, the California based Factory Tangent/BAWLS squad was there in full force! Looking to add some more podium finishes to record books, the team came in all BAWLS-energized and ready to roll!
Hilliard, Ohio – The National Bicycle League (NBL) is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with Kenda Tires and Tubes. Kenda will be recognized as the “Official Tire and Tube” of the NBL National Series and also as a key co-sponsor of the ‘Bring-A-Buddy’ National Recruiting program. 
They both recently won Olympic 'test' events. Redline's Bubba Harris won a test event at Olympic training center in Chula Vista against a stacked field and this should bode well for his confidence. This may help his chances to get on the US 'Long Team' to stay in the hunt for an Olympic nod.
SE's 2008 PK Ripper Looptail is featured in the current issue of "Omega Lifetime" magazine. This is a VERY high end magazine that features models like Cindy Crawford & Omega watches that are worth tens of thousands of dollars. It just goes to show the broad appeal that our cool retro bikes have. Cool stuff.
Somewhere in the Midwest.....Looks like MTV is going to film another episode of 'Made' and they have been relentlessly searching the country for the next 'Warwick'. No word on who's getting the part but they are apparently not looking for AA pro talent this time. Filming is supposed to start this month and the program is slated to air in early fall. The lucky contestant is an 18-year wannabee rider from Midwest. Nice....
Formula's Arielle Martin has been a busy girl these days. A few weeks ago she was the top US rider in Australia at the UCI Supercross and finished a respectable 2nd behind New Zealand's leading lady - Sarah Walker. The Chula Vista Olympic training center resident then stepped back onto US soil (and pavement) to take on the NBC Today Show with fellow Olympic hopefuls, Kyle Bennett and Donny Robinson. She nailed that performance and looked pretty sharp standing next to the Today Show hosts.