Dan’s Comp Takes Marketing To Towne
Got a release from Dan's Comp that long-time friend of BMX News, Scott Towne, will be their new Marketing and Media coordinator. He will also be heading up the Freestyle and Dirt teams. Scott has literally grown up in the bike business. His dad, Vern, had Vern's ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 25, 2010

Aragon Explains New Deal to NBL Faithful
In a series of live Webinars, NBL CEO Gary Aragon presented the changes to their program previously reported on Sunday by BMX News. Aragon also answered questions typed in by attendees. Since the news broke on Sunday morning at 10AM Eastern Time, the VintageBMX.com message board has been ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 20, 2010

Busted! News Flubs the Dub
Earlier this month, News reported that Felicia Stancil was the only rider at the recent 2010 UCI BMX World Championships to score double wins. In fact, the gate just before Felicia (on both class and cruiser), held double wins as well, in the person of Harriet Burbidge-Smith ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 18, 2010

Dom Hits the Airwaves in PHX
A BMX News tipster in the Phoenix area sent in this link to a radio segment that Dom Daniels did recently with local sports personality Kevin McCabe. In the 12 minute segment, Dom talks about how she got into BMX (funny story about rolling up to Chandler ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 17, 2010

NBL Announces Dramatic Changes For 2011
The NBL will announce today, at a press conference held at its Prunedale Last Chance Qualifier, that it is making sweeping changes to the way it operates, starting after the Grands. BMXNEWS got an advance copy of the remarks, and brings the scoop to you one ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 15, 2010

Interview: Maris Quenches Thirst For Worlds Win
Maris Strombergs had a remarkable weekend in South Africa earlier this month. Having never lost a lap on Saturday, and selecting lane 8 every time he had the opportunity to do so, BMXNEWS was eager for the new world champ to land in California (his adoptive home), ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 11, 2010

ABA Jr. Devo Brings Bucks for USAC BMX Efforts
Ever wonder what happens with your entry fees once you pass them through the window? Well, if you're a Jr. Development rider, here's a peek. ABA just announced that, in its first year of operation, the ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 11, 2010

Carly Dyar Sidelined in Practice Accident
Sending out some BMXNEWS.COM "Get Well Soon" vibes today to Factory Redline's Carly Dyar. The reigning National Number One Girls Cruiser had a freak accident earlier this week while practicing on her home track, Chandler BMX. Carly told News: I was at Chandler ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 11, 2010

Olympic Act Legislator Dies in Plane Crash
If your BMX radar is tuned to anything Olympics-related, you have surely heard of the "Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act." This 1998 law, sponsored by Alaska Senator Ted Stevens, outlines the very method by which the United states operates its Olympic program. Sen. Stevens was killed ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 10, 2010

Speedline Has the Silver Billet
Having the trickest scoot in staging is not always about maxing out your Centurion Card to get those depleted-plutonium brake studs. Lots of times, it is as simple as finding the "limited edition" runs of the products you already know and love. ...   Read More →
Posted On: August 7, 2010