Gene`s BMX ( FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions
Gene`s BMX ( FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions
Compiled + Maintained by Gene`s BMX
http://www.genesbmx.com
Moderated by : ...Geneb2@genesbmx.com
Copyright(c) 2008
http://www.genesbmx.com/Disclamer.html
Start of FAQ : June 21, 2001 - 21:21 hr. pacific time.
Last-modified: May 12, 2008 - 08:12 hrs. pacific time.
This live FAQ is a work in continuous progress, "updated all the time".
This FAQ File Page is located at URL Address -
http://www.genesbmx.com/FAQ.html
This FAQ File is also Mirrored at:
http://www.geocities.com/genesbmx/mirror/FAQ.html
The purpose of Gene`s BMX Frequently Asked Questions file is to provide a
resource for everyone who wants their questions about the sport of bmx,
and Gene`s BMX web page answered cohesively and reliably.
Nothing here is guaranteed correct. It generally follows the FAQ format.
But is not like other FAQs, this FAQ has lots of URL/Linking to the info.
This FAQ is for all mixes of bmx racing & bmx freestyle.
This FAQ has been written with the intention of getting rid of as many
simple questions from Gene`s BMX and the bmx lists and news groups as possible.
There are many questions that are repeatedly asked and often have very simple answers.
If you think a section needs to be added/revised/redone etc,
send me an e-mail.
***** Table Of Contents *****
By clicking on a topic ,
It should take you to that spot of the faq,
With info showing on top of page or area of topic.
NOTE: All info is listed by numbers and topic.
[-001-] The Main Page of Gene`s BMX & All About It.
[-002-] Disclaimer & Copyright(c)
[-003-] BMX Links List
[-004-] Gene`s BMX Web Page Tools "Internet Help" & Site Design.
[-005-] Bike Laws And Bike Riding Safety
[-005.1-] BMX Bicycle Theft Help Sources, Register Your Bike
[-005.2-] NEW TO BMX RACING & Getting Started
[-006-] NewsGroups And Mailing Lists + Forums Boards
[-007-] About alt.bmx Usenet Newsgroup
[-007.1-] Posting To alt.bmx Guidelines No Binaries?
[-007.2-] Free Usenet Servers & Listings.
[-007.3-] Newsgroups Browsers?
[-008-] Alt.bmx FAQ Is There One?
[-008.1-] Contributors Of alt.bmx
[-009-] Yahoo Groups & Clubs
[-010-] BMX Email
[-011-] BMX Chats & Chat links
[-012-] BMX Biking News
[-013-] BMX Magazines & Books
[-013.0-] BMX Bikes & Parts Catalogs - Downloads
[-013.1-]* BMX Posters
[-013.2-]* BMX Sponsors & Sponsorship
[-013.3-] What It Takes To Set Up A BMX Team?
[-013.4-] 2008 BMX Olympics Information
[-014-] Washington State BMX
[-014.00-] Indoor BMX Race Tracks In The Northwest
[-014.0-] Northwest BMX Racing Teams
[-014.1-] ABA BMX Great Northwest Nationals
[-014.2-] Good Restaurants To Eat At When Going To A BMX Event?
[-015-] Wenatchee Wa .Biking Info
[-016-] Canada BMX Tracks & Info
[-017-] Idaho BMX Tracks & Info
[-018-] Oregon BMX Tracks & Info
[-019-] What Is BMX? - History Of BMX
[-019.1-] Sidehack BMX History
[-019.2-] What Are The Different BMX Riding Types? #1,-7,
[-019.3-] Ramp Plans & Ramp Building Info
[-020-] How Do You Learn Tricks?
[-020.0-] BMX Demonstration Shows At And For Events
[-020.1-] BMX Training Clinics
[-020.2-] BMX Starting Gate Info
[-021-] What Do You Need To Get Started In BMX? & BMXology
[-022-] How To Build A BMX Track And BMX Dirt Jumps
[-022.1-] Advocate Public BMX Riding Areas, Skateparks In Your Community
[-022.2-] BMX Grants and Fundings Information
[-023-] Which Bike Shop Should I Buy From? & What Bike Do I Get?
[-023.01-] Thinking Of Starting A BMX Company?
[-023.1-] Ebay To Sale and Buy Used & New Bikes & Items Online
[-024-] BMX Bicycle Tune Up And Repair Problems
[-025-] Schwinn Bicycle Co. History & BMX Info
[-026-] BMX Online Games
[-027-] BMX-Racing & Freestyle Photos/Pics Online
[-027.1-] BMX Video Clips, Movies & TV Online
[-027.2-]"RAD" The 1986 BMX Movie Info
[-027.3-]* Web Cam`s At BMX Tracks
[-028-] BMXers Music MP3`s List & Information
[-028.1-] .Wav Sound Files
[-028.2-] Live Streaming BMX (talk & music) Radio Stations?
[-029-] Other Stuff
[-030-] Contributors
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[-001-] The Main Page of Gene`s BMX & All About It.
The home of over 1000 bmx links - Washington state ABA bmx & Schwinn bikes
Gene`s BMX
http://www.genesbmx.com All Things Northwest in BMX!
The page and website is updated all the time.
~~ A History Of Gene`s BMX ~~
Gene`s BMX web site was Launched in the spring of 1997 on
the neighborhood "Pipeline-Extreme Sports" at GeoCities.com
with the URL address at: -
www.geocities.com/Pipeline/4106
I thought it would be nice to start a web page to help BMXers and
people with questions about the sport of BMX. So I started a BMX
links list page. The BMX links list proved to be extremely popular
and was growing fast. In July of 1999, Yahoo!'s acquisition of GeoCities,
it replaced the neighborhoods like the "Pipeline" in to using member names.
So the web site URL address was replaced to
www.geocities.com/genesbmx
With the change in the URL name, the web site still proved to be popular and
was extremely growing fast. With thanks to all the people that has helped out on
the web site, - It now has over 1000 BMX links to help out the sport of BMX.
In March of 2002, Gene`s BMX gos to independent and launches a new URL
domain name:
http://www.genesbmx.com and it is now the official home web site.
Gene`s BMX
today is the internet's most comprehensive "BMX"-related web site
of BMX Links Listings and BMX Information Sources from the Pacific Northwest
and in the Washington State area. Gene`s BMX web site is now in to it's 12th year
1997-2008 and is Leading the internet's BMXing community into its full potential.
Gene`s BMX web site is "NOT" a bike shop or a business of any kinds.
Gene`s BMX site is just a fun BMX web site as one of my hobbies that I
enjoy making and web mastering to help the internet's BMXing community
as much as it can. "I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I do in making it".
Genes BMX.com is a independent webmasterd not-for-profit bmx bicycling
web site and is a lead focal point for free access to documentation on bmx
bicycling on the world wide web. -- "BMX Bicycling Knowlegment And
Internet Knowlegment Belongs To Everyone In The World"
Gene`s BMX is involved in a handfull of clubs, groups, litigations, advocacys,
fund raises,and provides lots of helpfull information on behalf of the BMX world,
Many BMXers have computers and internet access now days and the internet is part
of the mainstream BMX bicycling American life. Gene`s BMX web site has helped
build some of the most unique BMX web sites in the BMX internet community today
by bringing url links together and web site improvement, information to some of the
industry , commercial , and individual BMX web masters who are diverse in their
BMX experience and depth of BMX talent. They all share a passion for the internet
and a commitment to the BMX community for success.
Gene`s BMX is located in Wenatchee,Washington U.S.A.
Wenatchee,Washington is located on Interstate Highway 2 on the
Columbia River approximately halfway between Seattle and Spokane.
The city is known as the Center of the State,"Apple Capital of the World".
Gene`s BMX has over 20 years of riding BMX - ABA BMX Racing.
Gene`s BMX Profile -
http://www.genesbmx.com/Geneb.html
Yahoo! Profile "Genes BMX" -
http://profiles.yahoo.com/genesbmx
Yahoo! Profile "Genes BMX" -
http://profiles.yahoo.com/geneb.geo
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[-002-] Disclaimer & Copyright(c)
Gene`s BMX web site
http://www.genesbmx.com/Disclamer.html
Gene`s BMX is not responsible for the contents in the links.
Gene`s BMX does NOT necessarily agree with or endorse
all views expressed by the people that made the links! The
sites linked from these pages are operated by private citizens
exercising their right to free speech under the
U.S. Constitution
and Universal International Human Rights Conventions.
For more Information see
Gene`s BMX
Disclaimer Information.
The Entire contents of Gene`s BMX is
Copyright © 1997 - 2008.
( 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 )
Gene`s BMX Page © may not be reproduced in whole or in part
without the express, written permission of
Gene`s BMX Page ©.
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[-003-] BMX Links List
Over 1000 BMX links listed by Gene`s BMX
Gene`s BMX
http://www.genesbmx.com/BMXLINKS1.html
Gene`s BMX inspects each link, for content and style and don't
recommend anything on the links list page that's not cool or at
the least a good effort. Sometimes Links Change. If you find
that a site has changed, and is now aimed at a porno site or
is no longer working, please let Gene`s BMX know so it can be
edited out. 99.9% of the sites that are posted are good ones.
but there are exceptions, please keep Gene`s BMX posted about it.
Gene`s BMX content(s) policy for links to other sites at:
Disclaimer.
If you maintain a BMX/Bicycling web site, and would like your
web site URL link added in to Gene`s BMX web site or pages?
~Please E-mail your URL link to
Geneb2@genesbmx.com or
you can
Sign Gene`s BMX Guestbook to add your web site link.
All BMX and Bicycling web sites ( E-mailed ) or added to the ( Guestbook )
Will be Posted on the
Links List Page or other page(s) on site on the next update.
"Gene`s BMX does reserves the right not to link to any web site or web page"
Linking your Web site back to Gene`s BMX is Welcome!
Please use the main url so others can get up to date information.
http://www.genesbmx.com
Or if you would like Add a banner
to your website. Banners can be found at:
Gene`s BMX Banners Page.
Other BMX Links Lists & Web Directorys:-
BMX Web.com -
http://www.bmxweb.com
World Wide BMX Directory -
http://bmx.dfx.net/links/index.html
WWW Virtual Library Cycling BMX -
http://sportsvl.com/wheel/cyclingbmx.htm
BMX Bookmarks -
http://www.bmxbookmarks.com
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[-004-] Gene`s BMX Web Page Tools "Internet Help" & Site Design.
***~~~ SOME WEBSITE BUILDING HELP FOR YOU! ~~~***
Gene`s BMX Web Page Tools lists some good Help links on learning
HTML and how to build a website and some good internet help tools aswell.
Gene`s BMX website and pages are customized & made with,
Hypertext Markup Language - known as HTML code (Advanced)
When making my website or webpages I make my web pages, With
My Owen, Original Template Framework Layout - Freestanding & Freehand Code,
I type in the HTML code and text, key stroke by key stroke, - Absolute URL.
All inline with The World Wide Web Consortium (
W3C) develops and technologies -
Lists -
*** The (W3C) WWW Virtual Library ***
WWW Virtual Library /
Virtual Library of Sports /
Cycling /
Cycling BMX
Creating a professional-looking website/page - I Keep It Basic!
I ask myself what my audience wants? I center my site design on their needs.
Gene`s BMX does take time and looks at who makes up the target audience,
Most are BMX Bicycle Riders and Bicycle Industrys & Individuals.
I put myself in their shoes, and make the website they want to see,
and the information the average user is seeking for BMX bicycling.
Gene`s BMX website and pages, design was made from a -
mini tower/with 250 watt power supply, 586 - 133mhz.motherboard,
with 32 megs.of ram, 1.7 gigabyte hard drive, 14" color svga monitor,
56k. lucent modem, 4 megabyte video card, 64 voice sound card,
3 1/2 inch floppy, 24 X cd rom drive, Operating System Windows 95
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A Compaq Preario EZ2200 Compaq Coumputer 500 MHz Intel Celeron,
128 KB L2 Pipeline Burst Cache, 64 MB 100 MHz sync DRAM ( shared )
17 GB Ultra DMA Hard Drive, CD-RW 4x Write / 24x Read,
40x CD-ROM DRIVE, 56k ITU V.90 Modem, 17" color KDS monitor,
2X AGP with 3D graphics, Digital Dashboard-Indicator, USB Keyboard
& Mouse, Operating System Windows 98
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Case: Foxconn Mid-Tower Computer Case
Motherboard:Aopen AK-77 333 Motherboard
CPU: AMD Duran 1.6GHZ Processor w/fan Heatsink
Memory: 512MB of DDR PC2700 Ram
Drives: IBM 40GB Hard Drive, BTC 48X CD Drive,
Samsung Internal 52X24X52 CD-RW
Video: 32mb Savage AGP Video Card
Modem: Creative Labs Modem Blaster 56k,
10/100 network LAN for use with fiber-optics or DSL connections,
Other: 1.44" Floppy Drive, USB Keyboard ,
17" color KDS Monitor, Logitec Optical Mouse,
Operating System - Windows XP Professional x64
All with some of the tools & stuff listed at
Web Page Tools
Gene`s BMX website is hosted by Genext.net -
http://www.genext.net
located in East Wenatchee,Washington. and registration of the domain
name genesbmx.com by -
VeriSign,Inc /
Network Solutions
Gene`s BMX Pages are best viewed with a 17" or biger monitor with
Mozilla/Firefox Browser |
Netscape Browser |
Microsoft I.E. Browser
Gene`s BMX Webpage(s) Archived - All Pages Listed.
http://www.genesbmx.com/WebSite-Archives.html
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[-005-] Bike Laws And Bike Riding Safety
State of Washington Bicycle Laws -
http://www.genesbmx.com/WaBikeLaw.html
Warning about bmx riding -
http://www.genesbmx.com/Disclamer.html
How to Not Get Hit by Cars -
http://BicycleSafe.com
Advocate for public riding areas for BMX such as skateboard parks at:
The BMX Riders Organization (BRO) -
http://bmxweb.com/bro/home.cfm
Advocate Road ways and others can be found at:
http://www.bicyclealliance.org /
http://www.chainguard.org
Critical Mass Bicycle Rides | Worldwide Bike Rides
http://CriticalMassRides.info /
http://www.critical-mass.org
US. Consumer Product Safty Commission(CPSC)
http://www.cpsc.gov
Nearly half of Bike-Related Hospitalizations Diagnosed as Traumatic Brain
Injury Helmets can prevent serious head injuries while cycling, BMXing, &
skateboarding, skating, scooter riding, and in snow sports. A national
education campaign to encourage bike riders, especially youngsters,
to wear bike helmets. More Information At:-
http://www.cpsc.gov/library/helmet.html
http://washington.injuryboard.com
Washington.injuryboard provides the general public with easily accessible
legal and medical material in an effort to help consumers better understand
any injury or medical condition that has negatively impacted their lives.
Most of the articles on the site are related to personal injury information
pertaining to Washington State.
http://www.thinkfirst.org
ThinkFirst, the National Injury Prevention Programs award-winning
public education efforts target this high-risk age group. - ThinkFirst!
Bicycle-Related Injuries - May 15, 2001 - American Family Physician
University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
http://www.aafp.org/afp/20010515/2007.html
http://www.racerwrecks.com/injurydatabase.asp Key Words = bicycle/bmx
Extreme Sports Injuries By Kidz World -
http://www.kidzworld.com/site/p2703.htm
Bike Injuries Collision-related trauma
http://www.hughston.com/hha/a_15_3_1.htm
National Highway Safety Administration Bicycle Report: ( 01/19/2006 )
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/GenesBMX/message/10207
You can Search for more on "BMX injuries" on the WWW at:
Google.com/Search/BMX injuries
The net's first researched-based Helmet FAQ dealing with
common misconceptions about helmets is now on-line at:
http://www.magma.ca/~ocbc/hfaq.html
It answers questions about testing procedures, helmet effectiveness,
problems with modern helmets, the problem with Thompson and Rivara's
claim of 85% reduction in risk, why some people wear helmets and some
don't, whether cycling is dangerous, whether helmet wearing changes
cyclist behaviour, helmet laws, helmet promotion, impact on health,
and effective ways to reducing injuries.
Bicycle Helmet Statistics -
http://www.helmets.org/stats.htm
Getting In To The Helmet Habit -
http://www.safekids.org
Motorized Scooters (IE: Foot,Goped,Minibike,Pocket Bikes,E-scooter)-
Motorized Scooters are NOT bicycles",
"They are motorized automobiles just like a car or motorcycle".
"A motorized scooters does not have any characteristics for
physical fitness performance for young people that rider them".
( Gene`s BMX Applauds To The Crack Downs On Motorized Scooters )
http://www.genesbmx.com/scooters.html 06/17/2004
Motorized Foot Scooters -
Lots of reports in Wenatchee Wa. with the youth riding
motorized-electric foot scooter with in the streets.
Lots of Questions over "can they be on the roadways"?
City of Wenatchee pertaining to motorized foot scooters 11/13/2003
Motorized Foot Scooters in Washington State 09/16/2003
Access Washington - Motorized foot scooters
http://access.wa.gov/news/2003/Aug/n2003712_9730.aspx
Washington State Department of Licensing
http://www.dol.wa.gov/ds/newlaws.htm
WSP - Releases August 12, 2003 - Motorized Foot Scooters
http://www.wsp.wa.gov/newsfaqs/newsarch.htm
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[-005.1-] BMX Bicycle Theft Help Sources, Register Your Bike
Bicycle theft is on the rise according to FBI statistics.
The increasing popularity of bmx bicycling as a sport and a means
of transportation have made bicycles an easy target for thieves.
It is estimated that over 1.5 million bicycles are stolen every year.
The victims of bicycle theft tend to be people who use their bicycles:
students, commuters, hobbyists, hard-core riders, and children.
Most bicycle crime occurs at homes and in cities where there are colleges
and universities. Bicycle thefts increasingly involve violence and bike jacking,
and there have been reports of stabbing, beatings, and even murder.
Most bicycles are stolen from places owners assume are safe.
Experienced thieves can take even locked bikes in about 10-20 seconds.
Bolt cutters will cut most chains and cables, and U-style locks are
broken by inserting scissors-style car jack inside the U and cranking.
Very little evidence exists about the thieves themselves.
Most information comes from journalists and is at best anecdotal.
Nevertheless, Centric Media has formulated theories based on these
journalists’ articles and interviews with law enforcement officials.
Within the drug trade, stolen bicycles are so common they can almost
be used as currency. On the streets, the value of a stolen bicycle
is approximately 5-10% of the bicycle’s original retail value,
with an inverse relationship between value and percentage worth
on the street. According to numerous interviews with industry insiders,
the percentage goes up as the value goes down; a bicycle that sells for
$200 new will sell for $20 on the street when stolen, and a new $2500
chromealloy machine will sell for as low as $125.
In most U.S. cities, bicycle-theft rings are organized to steal bikes
and sell them on the street, at flea markets, and to receivers of stolen goods,
Rumors and assumptions are more common than facts in reports on where stolen
bicycles are disposed of. Many eventually end up in police property rooms,
without being returned to their owners. There is some evidence, however,
about what happens to the others.
Reliable sources indicate that substantial numbers of stolen bicycles are
exported on barges through the Port of Miami. Customs officials have also
noted shipments of both bicycles and bicycle parts through New Jersey.
General rumors abound that many bicycles are taken into Mexico and Southeast Asia.
SO - Protect your bike and your investment! Don’t let it end up at a police auction!
Keep your bike so you don`t have to bye a new one...Register Your Bicycle!
The National Bike Registry (NBR)
http://www.nationalbikeregistry.com (
mirror site )
*** Stolen Bicycle Registry ***
Maybe you just had your bike stolen.
Maybe you're buying a used bike and want to run its serial number first.
Maybe you're a bike shop, and want to know if that trade-in is hot.
stolenbicycleregistry.com is a free resource to register and track stolen bicycles.
It is run by tech-savvy people who love their bikes and hate the people who steal them.
Crime and No Punishment Bicycle Theft in America -
http://www.nationalbikeregistry.com/crime.html
** Listed Part I: -
The Current Situation , The Victims, The Thieves, The Buyers,
Effect on the Bicycle Industry, Insurance Industry Point of View, Bicycle Registration.
** Listed Part II: -
Best Practices-What can be done now to prevent bicycle crime?
The Best Physical Prevention, Curing the Registration System, Other New Technology,
District Attorney and Police Best Practices, The Police Station, Legislative Changes,
What the bicycle industry must do Connectivity.
A List of Bicycle Theft Prevention "Do's" & "Don'ts"
http://www-admn.csun.edu/publicsafety/police/bicycle.htm
** Some Do`s:
1 - Register your bicycle with a Bicycle Registration Program.
2 - Use a quality, hardened "U" type lock, securing the main
(largest) portion of the frame and the front tire.
3 - Secure your bicycle to a bicycle rack. Note that some places do
not allow bicycles in a buildings or securing your bicycle to trees,
sign posts, hand railings, etc.
4 - Record the make, model, and serial number of your bicycle.
5 - Inscribe your drivers license number on the frame of your bicycle.
6 - License your bicycle with the a Department of Public Safety.
7 - Report your stolen bicycle to a police department as soon as possible.
8 - Report suspicious persons observed near bicycle racks. ( schools, exta. )
** Some Don't`s:
1 - Leave your unlocked bicycle unattended "just for a minute", even at home.
2 - Use a cable or chain lock, no matter how large as they are easily
defeated with bolt cutters.
3 - Secure your bicycle to a chain link fence or other
objects significantly weaker in strength, than your lock.
Some thoughts for people when advertising that there bike got ripped off
via posting internet email, post boards/groups and newsgroups.
Note: Be Wize, Do NOT give out or post the bikes serial numbers online.
Make a FREE website/page like on geocities.com or somthing like that,
most of the free web hostings like geocities will walk you into
how to make a free site and page, then just post your info on a webpage,
Add a photo or two if you have them, then list as much info as you
can about the bike and a small story about what happend and how it
got ripped off. Add in a location town/city, state, zip, and a email
adddress where you can be reached, a police report case number if you
have one and a police agencies name and phone#/email so people can report
if they have seen the bike in the area of the crime or somewhers else riding.
Then once you have all of this info on a website/page, you can post a small
email message and add in the website/page address "url" in your message
advertising for help in trying to fine your bike. Note to say, you can even
submit and add the website/page address url in to searchs like google.com or
yahoo.com so people all around the world will see your asking for help
in finding your bike. If you do happen to find your bike, CALL the Police!
Don`t take on the thieves themselves, you could get hert....Good Luck,
BMX Bicycle Theft ??? = alt.bmx usenet newsgroup ( tips, notes and thoughts )
For other Bicycle Theft info see:
Google.com/Search = Bicycle Theft
Google.com/Google Groups = Bicycle Theft and
Google.com/News = Bicycle Theft
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[-005.2-] NEW TO BMX RACING & Getting Started
How To Get Started BMX Racing - Less Get Started In BMX Racing
by Gene`s BMX - (
http://www.genesbmx.com/get-started-bmx-racing.html )
Welcome to the sport of BMX racing. So you want to race your BMX bicycle?
BMX is an excellent individual and family orientated sport.Races are organized
into girls classes and boys classes, then subdivided into age groups and skill
levels. The age groups range from the 5 & under classes to the 19 & older.
Within these age groups there are three skill levels: Novice, Intermediate and
Expert. All riders start as Novices and must work up to the more advanced levels
by winning races. A Novice must move up to the Intermediate class after they have
6 wins in the Novice class. An Intermediate must move up to the Expert class after
they have 20 wins as an Intermediate. There is also competition in the Cruiser
class for boys and girls. The age groups for the Cruiser class are 10 & under to
51 & older.........
In the Northwest - Washington , Oregon , Idaho States and parts of B.C.,Canada
BMX Races are sanctioned with the ( ABA - American Bicycle Association )
and requires a ABA membership to race, for more info and a membership application
on how to get started see The ABA website:
http://www.ababmx.com
ABA sanctioned BMX Race tracks can be found at the:
ABA Track Directory.
BMX Tracks Information:
http://www.genesbmx.com/Washington.html
http://www.genesbmx.com/Oregon.html
http://www.genesbmx.com/Idaho.html
http://www.genesbmx.com/canada.html
Also see: Getting started in BMX By -
http://www.bmxbasics.com/new/howto.html
Age`s in BMX - Who Can Ride BMX?
How old do you have to be to BMX? - Am I to old?
BMX Bicycling is for all ages starting about 3 to 4 y/o all the way up to 75 y/o
If one can pedal a bike, one can ride/race BMX. BMXing is a fun family sport for anyone...
Botton Line:
If you are old enough to pedal and ride a bike, you can race BMX!
This sport is for boys and girls, and adults. The "Cardiac Class"
is really catching on with the Moms, Dads and Grand Parents!
Hope to see you Riding soon.....
CBS News Reports - Size Of The BMX Sport: year 2002,
3.6 million Americans over the age of six tried BMX biking at least once
in 2001, though that number represents a two-year decline of 1.7 percent.
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[-006-] NewsGroups And Mailing Lists + Forums Boards
A big list of Newsgroups and Mailing Lists + some
BMX-Bicycling Forums Message Boards can be found at:
Gene`s BMX
http://www.genesbmx.com/Newsgroups.html
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[-007-] About alt.bmx Usenet Newsgroup
The alt.bmx
usenet newsgroup list is for general discussion
on bmx related topics past and present. People posts about
bmx and bicycling news, bmx product, lifestyle stories,
bmx scenes,experiences,- alt.bmx is listed in the "Big 8"
hierarchies of the Usenet in the "international" hierarchy of "alt."
For
alt.bmx your web browser must be configured to a news server
to read the alt.bmx newsgroup. Not all news servers carry alt.bmx
newsgroup. If you don't have access to a news server you can access
and post to the alt.bmx newsgroup via :
google-groups.com - alt.bmx
Google Groups is also the Archives for the alt.bmx usenet newsgroup.
You can also use the direct link
alt.bmx - Post just to post your messages
Via Google Groups. Remember that it can be viewed by millions of people
worldwide....Please keep on topic of BMX-Bicycling!
You can also Read alt.bmx via -
http://www.talkaboutcycling.com/group/alt.bmx
New on May 12, 2004 Google Groups 2 Beta alt.bmx -
Google Groups 2 Beta - alt.bmx Home
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.bmx
Google Groups 2 Beta - alt.bmx About & Stats Listings
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.bmx/about
Some other bicycling usenet newsgroups
like - alt.mountain-bike & rec.bicycles listed:
http://www.genesbmx.com/Newsgroups.html
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[-007.1-] Posting To alt.bmx Guidelines No Binaries?
Here is a list of the things that you should not do on
alt.bmx:
All participants of alt.bmx are urged to please go by this
list upon participanting on the alt.bmx usenet newsgroup.
(1) First, don't write your posts in all capitals. This means you are
yelling, and it will only annoy people. If you take note of this rule it
will save people sending messages to tell you to turn off the caps lock.
(2)Quote relevant parts of the post you are responding to so we know what you
are talking about. If you are only responding to something mentioned in the
last paragraph don't quote the other 6 paragraphs in the post.
How do I quote correctly in Usenet? - Quoting and Answering
http://www.netmeister.org/news/learn2quote2.html
(3)Take time to see how the thread progresses. Don't respond to everything
your first time on. Pay attention to the etiquete used.
(4)Don't respond unless you have something constructive to add.
"That bike rules" is not a valid response.
You are trying to provide information to other people.
The key is WHY do`s it rule. Schwinn bikes,have been around forever.
Explain yourself. If you agree with something someone submits don't post
something like "Hey! Word to Bob". This says nothing. If you agree say
WHY you agree, relate a similar experience, "I agree because...." etc.
(5)Just because you are on the internet doesn't give you an excuse to use
poor english. The internet is about the free (or $20.00 a month) exchange
of ideas and information. Spelling doesn't count but try your best to make
sense.The idea is to get people to undersand what you are talking about.
If they don't it makes you look strange . Paragraphs and sentences are
always nice. It makes things way easier to read.
'Txt msg typ' speak is definitely NOT encouraged.
(6)Try to read at your Re: posts and think : "If someone hadn't seen the
original post would they know what was talking about?" After a couple days
"Re:Stickers you suckers" can turn into a conversation about who won at the
Play contest. No one wants to go back through all the posts to find out what
the comment/post "Yo dude, what's the addie" means.
(7)Do not post binaries. A lot of people will not appreciate having to spend
extra time downloading their e-mail for the sake of a picture you think is cool.
( Binaries = Photos "pictures" files exta. ) - Only Post text-based content please.
(8)Messages which are cross-posted to or from any advocacy group are not
welcome.Spamming, ECP and EMP of any sort is absolutely not tolerated.
The above list of "things that you should not do on alt.bmx" was made by a
contributor/member of the alt.bmx group. On alt.bmx usenet newsgroup the
"things that you should not do on alt.bmx" list has been adapted by most of
the contributors on the alt.bmx usenet newsgroup.
Do as you do, just remember the eye in the sky ( big brother ) Waching!
***~~~ alt.bmx - Justifications Re: Google Groups~~~***
Google Groups Usenet
http://groups.google.com
Google's Archive & Post For alt.bmx
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-8&group=alt.bmx
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.bmx ( New )
Google Groups - Help & Introduction
http://groups.google.com/googlegroups/help.html
Google Groups - Posting FAQ
http://groups.google.com/googlegroups/posting_faq.html
Google Groups - Posting Style Guide
http://groups.google.com/googlegroups/posting_style.html
Google Groups - Posting Terms and Conditions
http://groups.google.com/googlegroups/posting_terms.html
Google Groups 2 Beta - Home
http://groups-beta.google.com
Google Groups 2 Beta - alt.bmx Home
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.bmx
Google Groups 2 Beta - alt.bmx About & Stats Listings
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.bmx/about
About Google Groups 2 Beta
http://www.google.com/googlegroups/about.html
Posting Terms and Conditions of Use for Google Groups 2
http://groups.google.com/googlegroups/posting_terms.html
**~~~ alt.bmx - Justifications Re: Big 8 Usenet.~~~***
Subject: "Control" and "Approved" newgroup
alt.bmx
Thu Jun 11 19:16:29 1998 & Wed Jun 24 00:00:43 1998
alt.bmx
Keywords: booster, bmx, freestyle, flatland, dirt,
street,ramp, vert, bicycle motorcross
CC -
ftp://ftp.isc.org/pub/usenet/control/alt/alt.bmx.gz |
ftp://ftp.isc.org/pub/usenet/control/alt/
Usenet References -
http://www.landfield.com/usenet
Subject: cmsg new group alt.bmx
Control: newgroup alt.bmx
Date: Fri, 12 Jun 1998 02:05:32 GMT
Approved: xjusticex@abc.gov.au
alt.bmx Discussion of all aspects of the subculture of riding bmx bikes.
Subject: cmsg newgroup alt.bmx booster
Control: newgroup alt.bmx
Date: Wed, 24 Jun 1998 06:47:58 GMT
Approved: xjusticex@abc.gov.au
alt.bmx Discussion of all aspects of the subculture of riding bmx bikes.
Charter:
The topics for this newsgroup are will cover riding bmx bikes and the
lifestyles associated with riding. This may cover tricks, technical
information, comparisons of bikes, shoes, music, clothing, etc. Information
about the features and prices of BMX products may be posted in a terse
and factual manner but sensational advertising is not appropriate.
SPAM such as for get rich quick schemes, adult service
or massively crossposted articles are not welcome. The newsgroup is
unmoderated, however SPAM is a likely target for being cancelled.
Path: news.isc.org! news.Stanford.EDU! su-news-feed2.bbnplanet.com!
su-news-hub1.bbnplanet.com! cpk-news-b1.bbnplanet.com! news.bbnplanet.com!
news.maxwell.syr.edu! intgwpad.nntp.telstra.net! nsw.nnrp.telstra.net!
not-for-mail
alt.bmx usenet newsgroup is also available via free newsservers.
For free severs see: ( FAQ
#[-007.2-] Free Usenet Severs & Listings.)
"What is Usenet",
ftp://ftp.faqs.org/faqs/usenet/what-is/part1 /
ftp://ftp.faqs.org/faqs/usenet/what-is/part2
Network News Transfer Protocol -
http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc977/rfc977.html
Standard for Interchange of USENET Messages -
http://www.w3.org/Protocols/rfc850/rfc850.html
Killfiles FAQ for newsgroups -
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killfile/killfilefaqhtm.htm
Current Usenet spam thresholds and guidelines -
http://www.killfile.org/faqs/spam.html
Dave's usenet abuse FAQs -
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killfile/
Dealing with abusive messages -
http://www.uwasa.fi/~ts/http/abusive.html
Do Not Feed The Trolls! -
http://www.genesbmx.com/trolls.jpg ( Photo )
On Usenet, a Troll is someone who posts messages in newsgroups
with the deliberate intent of provoking flames or heated discussion
or, in the case of a destructive troll, an attempt to destroy the group.
http://www.hyphenologist.co.uk/killfile/antitrollfaqhtm.htm
***~~~ As for Binaries - Pictures, etc. ~~~***
Please put your pics / vids on a web page/site like,
http://www.geocities.com or
http://www.webshots.com
Then post a URL link with a brief description on alt.bmx
Or you can go to - ( alt-bmx Yahoo Group! )
A branch of alt.bmx Usenet Newsgroup.
Post your - Photos | Files -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alt-bmx
You can Create a
geocities.com web site/page. It is Free! (Ad supported)
Share family photos, or connect with others who share your interests.
Choose the point-and-click PageBuilder or step-by-step PageWizards
for easy web pages. Upload files from your computer or customize your
own HTML with File Manager. You get your own GeoCities web address:
www.geocities.com/your-Yahoo!-ID and much more See what it is all about!
http://geocities.yahoo.com/ps/learn2/HowItWorks4_Free.html
You can Create a
webshots.com photo album. It is Free! (Ad supported)
Share photos with friends around the world. Signing up is FREE and only takes
a few seconds. Download the latest versions of Webshots software. All of the
Webshots software is free and small too. The MyPhotos Assistant software makes
uploading and sharing your photos in the Webshots Community a snap! Upload
multiple photos to your albums quickly,and manage your albums more effectively.
http://www.webshots.com/support/help/softwareupdates.html
***~~~ alt.binaries.bmx usenet newsgroup? ~~~***
About an (alt.binaries.bmx) group Where you could post photos/files/exta.
Does NOT exist at this time....If anyone wants to help make this new group
It may make this group alt.bmx better for all? Its up to everyone if so...
Info from the big 8 that may help out, "take it or leave it."
Some how to`s start this alt.binaries.bmx newsgroup.
So You Want to Create an Alt. Newsgroup?
If you intend people to post binaries, pictures, or other large files
to your group, create or use an existing group under alt.binaries.*.
You can create a group for discussion of a topic, just use another
group under alt.binaries.* for posting of large files. Example:
You'd discuss a comic strip under alt.comics.*, but post pictures of
comics under alt.binaries.pictures.comics.*. Newsadmins will thank you
for this, as they typically expire these groups more quickly to compensate
for their large size. It also allows small sites to participate in
discussions about a topic, yet not get deluged with large files.
It is generally considered rude to post large files to a discussion group.
~~~ How to Create a Newsgroup ~~~
In the alt hierarchy, you post a proposal for the group in alt.config
and give some justification for it. Listen to suggestions and advice,
and make any changes that seem appropriate (e.g. with the name of the group)
When you get to a point where there are no significant objections, post the
newgroup control message yourself, or ask someone in alt.config to do it for
you. There is no "official" source of newgroup control messages in alt.
If you post a newgroup control message against significant objections, you
can expect that someone will post rmgroup control messages (requests for
servers to remove a group) to try to block the effects of your newgroup messages.
You should read
alt.config "google-page" for a while and see what happens there,
before you try to make a proposal yourself..
[HOW-TO] make an alt.* newsgroup
and also see -
Creating an ALT news group You can also see:
How can I create a new Newsgroup? -
http://tgos.org/newbie/newgroup.html
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/alt-creation-guide/index.html
Programs and software D/L descriptions for moderating a newsgroup.
http://netwinsite.com/dfree/dmod.htm
A post from rec.bicycles.tech newsgroup 2002-01-20 14:14:01 PST
New newsgroup for posting cycling related pictures
A post from rec.bicycles.racing newsgroup 2002-01-20 14:12:22 PST
New newsgroup for posting cycling related pictures Re / bmx
***~~~ alt.binaries.pictures.sports? ~~~***
alt.binaries.pictures.sports Usenet Newsgroup.
Posting BMX Photos/Pictures is for general discussion on bmx related topics.
past and present. About bmx product, bmx scenes[racing][freestyle]experiences,
Or what ever is on the topics of the bmx scenes in the world.
All other bmx news side of things, biking stories, extra. posted at:
alt.bmx
Support Relpys from asking about people from alt.bmx group
and other groups with in the BMX biking world on using this group
for posting our photos at:
alt.binaries.pictures.sports
Can't see why not... The pix would obviously be 'sports-related' Vs.
anders.andy123@sensewave.com - Andy123 Fri, 9 Nov 2001 18:20:26
agmscansinc@aol.com - Animated GIF Man 09 Nov 2001 19:58:26 GMT
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[-007.2-] Free Usenet Servers & Listings.
NEW - as of 04/15/2005 - Free News Server ( news.sisna.com ) for alt.bmx
(
news.sisna.com )
- This Free News Server is for text-based content only.
This free news server is the best for
alt.bmx usenet newsgroup.
The server does archive posts on to google groups.com - alt.bmx
You can read and write articles in national - international newsgroups alt.bmx
You can configure the newsreader program you are using for accessing the server.
Effective from April 1st, 2005, use of the
news.individual.net
will not be free of charge anymore.
http://news.individual.net/index.php
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Free Servers that have been found for (alt.bmx) usenet newsgroup
( the servers listed tested only for ~ alt.bmx ~ with FreeAgent | Netscape readers )
http://freenews.maxbaud.net/newssrch.html?group=alt.bmx&active=1&active=32
http://www.Newzbot.com/search.php?t=group&q=alt.bmx Newzbot`s List is up-to-date.
[ 212.156.2.61 ] + [ 212.156.2.59 ] + [ post.newsfeed.com ] + [ 202.85.164.51 ]
[ 202.102.2.93 ] + [ 195.145.177.3 ] + [ menuhin.netfront.net ] + [ news4.euro.net ]
[ dp-news.maxwell.syr.edu ] [ test.news.mediaways.net ] + [ bolzen.logivision.net ]
[ selenium.club.cc.cmu.edu ] + [ flis.man.torun.pl ] + [ menuhin.netfront.net ]
~~ OTHER SERVERS: For free "Binaries" + Text on the Uesenet.
+ [ 198.186.190.77 ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server (slow) 12/03/2005
+ [ test.news-service.com ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 12/01/2005
+ [ news.spiderlink.net ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 11/22/2005
+ [ cp-news.centix.net ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 08/17/2005
+ [ news.isu.edu.tw ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 08/12/2005
+ [ news1.greatnowhere.com ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 07/21/2005
+ [ news.jazztel.es ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 07/18/2005
+ [ 212.106.192.84 ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 07/10/2005
+ [ free.yottanews.com ] = "Text & Binaries" full feed server
access see =
site 06/05/2005
+ [ freebin.readnews.com ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server slow 06/04/2005
+ [ 66.150.105.132 ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 06/04/2005
+ [ reader-04.newsgrid.com ] = "Text & Binaries" full read server 04/26/2005
+ [ 69.28.153.101 ] = "Text & Binaries" full feed server 02/28/2005
+ [ news.usenetzone.com ] = "Text & Binaries" full feed server access see =
site 08/06/2004
+ [ news.tehnicom.net ] = "Text & Binaries" slow server 07/06/2004
+ [ 69.28.186.120 ] = "Text & Binaries" full feed server 07/02/2004
+ [ testnews.octanews.com ] = "Text & Binaries" full feed server 06/11/2004
+ [ beta.teranews.com ] = "Text & Binaries" full feed server 05/29/2004
+ [ news.yaako.com ] = "Text & Binaries" Not many groups listed 01/19/2004
+ [ news.bentium.com ] = "Text & Binaries" Not many groups listed 01/19/2004
+ [ www.globalnews.it ] = "Text & Binaries" Not many groups listed 01/17/2004
+ [ 61.132.102.122 ] = "Text & Binaries" Not many groups listed 01/17/2004
+ [ news.wplus.spb.ru ] = "Text & Binaries" 01/01/2004
+ [ news.wplus.net ] = "Text & Binaries" 12/15/2003 + 05/15/2004
+ [ test.news.rcn.net ] = "Text & Binaries" access = guest/guest 12/01/2003
+ [ biggulp.readfreenews.net ] = "Text & Binaries"
(
http://www.readfreenews.com &
biggulp-faq.html )
~~ Free News Server lists, Note they are mixed for Text & Binaries.
http://www.usenetsupport.com a site to provide Free News Servers.
http://www.newsservers.net/FreeNewsServers.htm?offset=20 Lists+reviews
http://www.free-newsservers.com/default.asp (A) - List of free news servers
http://webpages.charter.net/gsjuice/ (B) - List of free news servers
http://triceron.com/dir/computers/free_usenet_servers
(C) - List of free news servers
~~ For other ways to free binaries servers,See listed then use the server that is via a NG post.-
http://www.Newzbot.com/search.php?t=group&q=Binaries And
www.usenetbinaries.com
+ - Xusenet Picture Archive
http://archive.xusenet.com/home.html
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~~~ NEWS and Happings and Tips for Free Servers Access **
The Usenet google group
alt.free.newsservers has some good info and tips aswell.
A NOTE! that was posted in alt.free.newsservers at one time.
Free servers are the way to go if you are interested in text only groups. Like - ( alt.bmx )
You may have noticed that there is not very much binary content available on the free
servers. The binary servers that you do find usually have limited content,
short retention, and if you find a good one, usually don't stay free very long.
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~~~ Free Usenet News Servers pages that has servers lists & Info-
http://www.teranews.com for access to the following servers
news.teranews.com | news-west.teranews.com | news-east.teranews.com
http://vivil.free.fr/nntpeng.html
http://freenews.maxbaud.net -/-
http://www.Newzbot.com
http://www.canue.com -/-
http://host99.com/freeusenet.htm
http://members.tripod.com/~Vatsa/newsgroup.html -/-
http://www.freenewsgroups.com
http://newsservers4u.members.easyspace.com/newsservers.htm
http://dir.yahoo.com/Internet_and_World_Wide_Web/Usenet_Servers
http://www.google.com/search=free servers
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~~~ News 2 Mail
http://www.news2mail.com/alt/bmx.html ( alt.bmx )
( as of 01/01/2004 there free servers are Up and running! )
You can read this group with your newsreader on your default
newsserver. This group is available via free newsservers.
Click on the servernames to get the News from those servers.
Go to the list of free servers and pick one out, just click it,
it brings you to alt.bmx - Then in your browser, download all the
newsgroups list from that server in to your browser that your on/using.
Just repeat the same steps as above to use other free servers for binaries exta.
Its one good way of getting "binaries" if your IP dont carry them.
Or surf the web and find some other free server, "Lots are out there".
~ "look above in links for free binaries servers" ~ good luck!.
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[-007.3-] Newsgroups Browsers?
Tuns of Free Newsreaders/Browsers are out there (surf)
One that is good and used by lots of people - Agent Newsreader:
http://www.forteinc.com/agent/index.php ( Free Agent Newsreader)
You can post and receive articles with binary attachments,
with automatic splitting and combining to span multiple messages.
If the attachment is viewable (like an image or a sound) you can
view it from within the newsreader. The world of alt.binaries.pictures
is yours to command! This does have PsP Photo defalt in it.
Hope this helps everyone out. "good luck"!.
News Rover! -
http://www.newsrover.com
News Rover is the ultimate tool for extracting information from Usenet newsgroups.
News Rover automates the process of searching for messages, downloading them,
decoding file attachments, and reconstructing files that are split across
multiple messages. News Rover does all of this automatically while you are at work,
sleeping, or browsing the net. When you are ready to read messages and look at the
pictures it has collected, they are ready for instant access on your computer.
News Rover does the work, so you don't have to waste time waiting for messages
to be downloaded and decoded. News Rover will save you time and greatly increase
your effective utilization of the Internet. News Rover Fully Supports yEnc File
Attachments.
yEnc Encoding a method for encoding files, It Reduces Download Time.
Files encoded with the new yEnc encoding scheme, designed to save
bandwidth by dramatically reducing the 30%+ overhead incurred by
UU and Base64.For more info, see
http://www.yenc.org &
http://www.yenc32.com |
http://source.yenc32.com
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[-008-] Alt.bmx FAQ Is There One?
alt.bmx FAQ Weekly post up thread Posted on google.com
( Posted by Geneb and Bomba )
~~~Coppy Of Weekly Posted Thread~~~
Subject: alt.bmx FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Weekly posted
thread for locations of the usenet newsgroup ( alt.bmx )
This FAQ Weekly post was last updated on: See live listings
You can access the FAQ`s and archives via the listed:
Gene`s BMX FAQ Maintained by Geneb
http://www.genesbmx.com/FAQ.html ( Note: your here now! )
The alt.bmx FAQ Maintained by Jonathan ‘bomba’ Harris
http://bombacommand.iwarp.com/bmx_faq.htm
http://www.t-online.de/~jharris/bmx_faq.htm ( Out Of Date )
Archives for ( alt.bmx )
http://groups.google.com
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&group=alt.bmx ( Out Of Date )
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.bmx ( New )
For alt.bmx Posting "binaries" -Photos|Files|Links to photos,
a branch of alt.bmx Usenet
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alt-bmx
alt.mountain-bike FAQ: Maintained by Jonathan ‘bomba’ Harris
http://bombacommand.iwarp.com/ambfaq.htm
http://home.t-online.de/home/jharris/ambfaq.htm ( Out Of Date )
FAQ Location and posting for Rec.Bicycles.*
The rec.bicycles Usenet Newsgroups Topics
http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/rbnewsgroups.html
The Rec.Bicycles' Frequently Asked Questions and Interesting Information
http://draco.acs.uci.edu/rbfaq/FAQ/index.html
View Thread "FAQ Location and Weekly posting for Rec.Bicycles.*"
FAQ Location and Weekly posting for Rec.Bicycles.*( Listed for info )
About alt.bmx
http://groups-beta.google.com/group/alt.bmx/about
The alt.bmx usenet newsgroup list is for general discussion
on bmx related topics past and present. People posts about
bmx and bicycling news, bmx product, lifestyle stories,
bmx scenes,experiences,- alt.bmx is listed in the "Big 8"
hierarchies of the Usenet in the "international" hierarchy of "alt."
Questions? - There is tuns out there. It's the one that gets asked
right after someone answered it for the 100th time in alt.bmx group.
alt.bmx discussion group has a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
sections where commonly asked questions are posted and answered.
If you are asking a basic question, please check the FAQ`s first.
The contributors on the alt.bmx newsgroup asks that you please
take the time and read the alt.bmx FAQ`s to ensure your question
isn't treated like spam (junk mail). Spammers frequently receive
flame mail / replys "heated retorts of a personally demeaning nature"
directing them to please read the alt.bmx FAQ`s. This posted thread
is one way to access the FAQs locations for the usenet ( alt.bmx )
----------------------
The only other bmx FAQ is old and out of date.
and was made for the group at bmx@hesston.met.tamu.edu
BMX FAQ Maintained by Will Law Copyright(c) 1997 at
http://groups.google.com/groups?q=Alt.BMX+FaQ&hl=news.demon.co.uk
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[-008.1-] Contributors Of alt.bmx
Contributors Names on alt.bmx usenet newsgroup Jan 01, 2003 - Mar 03, 2003
Contributors Names on alt.bmx usenet newsgroup
So everyone knows who is who on alt.bmx
Please reply to this post with a small
bmx bio of your self as in nick names
that one gos by as contributor on alt.bmx (ASL)...
~~~*** Topics in alt.bmx - "Hot Topics" ~~~***
Will be posted someday....Keep checking back........
12/08/2004 -
alt.bmx - Note Of A Change On alt.bmx Usenet Archives
07/19/2004 -
alt.bmx - Taking Google Groups 2 for a Test Drive
05/07/2004 -
alt.bmx - New Here
05/06/2004 -
alt.bmx - Feet Catch Pegs
05/05/2004 -
alt.bmx - 36 Year Old With BMX Question
05/05/2004 -
alt.bmx - Gene`s BMX News & Updates May/June 2004
02/28/2004 -
alt.bmx - bmx music browser?
02/24/2004 -
alt.bmx - son wants BMX jumper, recommend
01/26/2004 -
alt.bmx - New E-Mail Virus Jamming Inboxes
01/17/2004 -
alt.bmx - BMX Calendar of Events 2004
01/15/2004 -
alt.bmx - Indoor track layouts
12/15/2003 -
alt.bmx - Peg shopping once again
12/05/2003 -
alt.bmx - What music do you listen to while riding?
12/02/2003 -
alt.bmx - Gene`s BMX News & Updates December 2003
11/25/2003 -
alt.bmx - Department Store Mongoose Fuzz Pro
10/28/2003 -
alt.bmx - BMX Real Time Chat
~~~*** Web pages/links as listed ~~~***
alt-bmx yahoo group - A branch of alt.bmx Usenet Newsgroup.
( Post your - Photos | Files ) -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/alt-bmx
http://www.geocities.com/altbmx/index.html
http://community.webshots.com/user/illchyld
http://altsports.nuvisionmedia.net
http://www.bmx.me.uk
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[-009-] Yahoo Groups & Clubs
Yahoo Groups!
are - a discussion group—a forum to exchange ideas,
concerns and questions with a number of people who share similar interests.
*What are Yahoo Groups....Yahoo Groups! Interface....
Yahoo! Groups is a collection of Web-based tools focused around
discussion list-related features for like-minded groups of people.
The Yahoo! Groups service is the continuation of the service
formerly known as eGroups, which merged with Yahoo in August of 2000.
Yahoo! Groups allows anyone to setup and register a group online, and once setup,
the user can register their group in one of the many topical categories provided.
Groups can be setup to allow anyone to join, or with restricted access in which
case the moderator must approve each new member. In addition, a group may
be setup such that it does not appear in the searchable Yahoo! Groups directory.
Once in a group, users may send messages to one or all other group
members simultaneously using their E-Mail clients or by connecting
to the Yahoo! Groups Web page for their group, with each individual
member choosing how they would like to work with the discussion list
(a member may choose to not receive E-Mails, for example). Archives
allow for the online searching of previous group messages. or You
may participate soley via e-mail aswell,
Other features of the Groups service include the ability to see which
other Group members are currently online, polling features for Group
voting, and limited customization of the Group home page including
the addition of photos or selection of color schemes.
Yahoo Groups can be found at
http://groups.yahoo.com
Yahoo Groups Help -
http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ListHelp
( help and hints for managing )
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/emaillist-managers
( Help list for listowners & moderators )
On August 31, 2000, Yahoo! completed the acquisition of
eGroups, Inc., a service that empowers people to share
interests and exchange ideas through email groups.
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/info/egroups
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/merger ( no longer active, but info listed )
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/egroups-discuss-managers
( no longer active, but info listed )
On January 25, 2001, the new Yahoo! Groups service,
based on eGroups technology, was launched.
http://groups.yahoo.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ygroups-status ( no longer active, but info listed )
On February 12, 2002 the migration of Yahoo! Clubs to the Groups service began,
marking the beginning of the last phase of integration of the two services.
Yahoo!Clubs has merged with Yahoo!Groups.
Yahoo!Clubs.com now =
Yahoo Groups!
Info -
http://groups.yahoo.com/local/clubs.html &
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/info/clubs
On August 21, 2003, Yahoo! implemented service changes for
Add Members / Messages / Files/Photos / More info -
http://help.yahoo.com/help/us/groups/groups-56.html
On Nov 18, 2005 Yahoo! Groups Launches an Announcement only group.
The announcement only group is to inform Yahoo! Groups users about
upcoming downtime and other potentially useful information about Groups.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/yg-alerts
*** A good Yahoo Groups listings for "bmx and freestyle" at:
http://www.genesbmx.com/Newsgroups.html ( some of the best )
Trying to help keep are BMX-Bicycling Yahoo! Groups world
of communications Via the internet clean and spam free!
Here is some usefull tips that has been found to help out.
Yahoo! Groups Tips For Owners, Moderator and Members
Yahoo Group - Gene`s BMX
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GenesBMX
( open public view - members may ONLY post NEWS! )
Info -
http://www.genesbmx.com/yahoo-group-genesbmx.html
Want to talk about BMX in the Northwest United States? (WA)
Post and talk about any bmxing topic out there.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BMXtalk ( all members may post)
Washington State BMX Racing Event News
WaBMXnews provides news and information for BMX racing
events in Washington State plus special event
information for British Columbia, Oregon and Idaho.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WaBMXnews ( moderator news postings only )
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[-010-] BMX Email
Get a free e-mail a free BMX-freestyle E- Mail by Gene`s BMX at
http://www.genesbmx.com/BMXeMail.html
Or try
http://www.hotmail.com
/
http://mail.yahoo.com
Being on the Internet alot I get Spam (junk email) messages.
I am a active contributor to BMX/Bicycling email forums of various sorts,
It get me lots of Spam junk email because of Spammers harvesting my email
address from Newsgroups, email lists, chat groups, etc............
I have asked my ISP on how to stop this, but I guess this is a big problem
in the US. and around the world aswell..............
Check out Gene`s BMX little page about spam at:
http://www.genesbmx.com/fightbackagainstspam-wa-law.html
Other good info from a biking web site about spam email at:
http://sheldonbrown.com/spam.html
Washington State Residents can Fight Back Against Spam
with Washington State Law Chapter 19.190 RCW COMMERCIAL ELECTRONIC MAIL
RCW 19.190.010
http://www.wa-state-resident.com/walaw.htm
On the Web:
•
http://www.wa-state-resident.com
http://www.mailwasher.net ( spam elimination tool )
This is a way to check and manage your emails before you download them.
MailWasher is a powerful email checker with effective spam elimination.
Discover the safe way to stop unwanted viruses and emails before they get
to your computer. Finding it hard to be removed from mailing lists?
Getting harassed by someone on your email? Tired of getting junk email
from unknown sources? Why not make them think you no longer exist by
bouncing back their email so it looks like your address has been closed
down. Not only this you can Blacklist junk email senders. Mailwasher.net
It works the best to get rid of junk email senders AKA Spamm!
MailWasher is Free!!!, . [older exe 1.33 on hand?]
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[-011-] BMX Chats & Chat links
BMX Chats & Chat links by Gene`s BMX
hhttp://www.genesbmx.com/CHAT.html( Updated )
ICQ numbers & listings with D/L Gene`s BMX
http://www.genesbmx.com/icq.html
Yahoo chats
http://chat.yahoo.com
has some good bmx chats listed.
( the BMX chat hang out on Yahoo is at~ "Extreme Sports" )
* NOTE * Please note Geneb - Gene`s BMX is No longer a moderator
for Yahoo`s Extreme Sports 1-10 chat rooms, If you are having
problems with in this chat room Please go to the Yahoo chat Help page/room.
Bmx chat On IRC?
http://www.mirc.com /
http://www.mirc.co.uk/index.html
mIRC is great.It's great for meeting new people, finding files, wheather it's
warez,or something else, I am sure you can find it. mIRC is kinda confusing at
first. I suggest reading the help file to get you running. I highly suggest
using Server: { irc://irc.ircstorm.net } Port: { 6667 } on Channel: { #bmx }
It offers a great bmx channel to chat in. Once you have connected to the server,
type /join #bmx -- Also this IRC BMX Channel is posted on a JAVA web bace at:
http://www.genesbmx.com/real-time-bmx-chat.html
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[-012-] BMX Biking News
Gene`s BMX News & Updates
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GenesBMX
Some of Gene`s BMX & Bicycling News/Storys/Events & some posting
are from the news sources listings. Along with all of the links that are on
Gene`s BMX website its self. ~NEWS!~ The more we all know whats
going on in the world of BMX Bicycling today,The more bigger & smarter
brains we all will have in the BMX Bicycling world the next day.
Pacific Northwest BMX Forums -
http://www.phpbb88.com/genesbmx
Contributors Welcome to Post or Browse BMX Happings.
The AP "Real-Time" BMX Headline News Wire
& Some of the Best BMX & Bicycling News Websites.
http://www.genesbmx.com/breaking-bmx-news.html
( Breaking News happings, As they happen - AP Wire )
Live News powered by Moreover Technologie, Google & Altavista
All live news is sorted by date & times posted on the press.
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[-013-] BMX Magazines & Books
** BMX Magazines **
The ABA BMXer Magazine -
http://www.ababmx.com
The ABA BMXer Magazine is a publication for its membered bmx racers.
The NBL BMX Today Magazine -
http://www.nbl.org
The NBL BMX Today Magazine is a publication for its membered bmx racers.
World BMX Magazine -
http://www.bmxworldmag.com
All aspects of BMX: race, street, dirt, ramp, and flat.
Twenty BMX Magazine -
http://www.h3publications.com
All aspects of BMX: race, street, dirt, ramp, and flat.
Moto Mag BMX Magazine - http://www.motomagbmx.com
The only US BMX magazine totally devoted to BMX Racing.
BMX Plus Magazine -
http://www.bmxplusmag.com
BMX Plus Magazine is a bmx racing and freestyle magazine.
BMX Action Magazine - http://www.bmxactionmag.com
BMX Action Magazine is a bmx racing and freestyle magazine.
Bmx Action magazine info -
http://www.23mag.com/mags/ba/ba.htm
Snap BMX Magazine is now called - BMX Transworld Magazine
BMX Transworld is a bmx racing magazine with more freestyle in it.
Ride BMX Magazine - is a US bmx freestyle magazine.
Chase BMX Magazine - http://www.chasebmxmag.com
Chase BMX Magazine is Canada's Source for BMX, a bmx freestyle magazine.
Pedal Mag Magazine -
http://www.pedalmag.com
A Canadian publication that covers all cycling,
Their BMX coverage was increased quite a bit in 03.
Ride UK Magazine -
http://www.4130.com
A bmx freestyle,dirt,street,Everything - UK magazine.
Dig BMX Magazine -
http://www.digbmx.com
based in the UK, yet it provides an amazing view of the
riding scenes around the globe from the riders' perspective.
BMX Rider Magazine - http://www.bmx-rider.com
UK's Newest BMX freestyle magazine.
BMX Press Mag -
http://www.bmxpressmag.com
Australian BMX Racing and some freestyle magazine.
Magatopia.com Online Magazines -
http://www.magatopia.com
Free Online Magazines - Just Click and Read!
http://www.magatopia.com/bmx.html &
http://www.magatopia.com/extreme.html
BMX Publications/Magazines -
http://www.23mag.com/mags/mags.htm
** BMX Books **
http://www.motorbooks.com -
COMMUNITIES: Bicycles | and or - Search "BMX"
Books listed are -
BMX Bicycle Racing Techniques and Tricks - by Brian Wingate
BMX Biking - by Chris Job
BMX Freestyle - by Tracy Nelson Maurer
BMX Racing and Freestyle - by Julie Nelson
BMX Training: A Scientific Approach - By M. Doug McGuff, M.D.
BMX in the X Games - by Christopher Bloomquist
Extreme BMX - by Bobbie Kalman
Extreme Downhill BMX Racing Moves - by Mary Firestone
Freestyle Motocross: Jump Tricks From The Pros - by Garth Milan
Haynes Bicycle Book - by Bob HENDERSON
Schwinn - by Lou Dzierzak
The Ride of My Life - by Mat Hoffman
The World of BMX Book - Description: -
BMX is back and it's badder than ever!
This concise reference to all the spills and thrills
that BMX has to offer will cover the history and resurgence
of BMX plus all the popular disciplines, from racing and street
BMXing to vertical and the intricacies of freestyle. Celebrate
the cultural madness of BMX through this colorful,contemporary look at the sport.
Packed with awesome photography, text that speaks the BMX language,
and all the elements that combine to make BMX the extreme choice of millions,
The World of BMX highlights all the insane tendencies of this pop-culture sport.
23 Mag BMX Index of BMX Books -
http://www.23mag.com/mags/boo/boo.htm
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[-013.0-] BMX Bikes & Parts Catalogs - Downloads
Here listed is some places to find and download BMX
catalogs as distributed by some of the manufacturers.
Schwinn BMX Catalogs Time Line ( 2008 dated back to 1964 )
http://www.genesbmx.com/schwinn-bmx-catalogs.html
All of the Schwinn Catalog pages are in .jpg file format.
Contributors Are Welcome to help fill in missing catalog files.
Also check out the Schwinn Lightweight Data Book by Bob Hufford
http://www.geocities.com/sldatabook/contents.html
Alot of the older Schwinn catalogs listed with the Sting-Ray
Looking at this web site is like a walk back in to time AA++
Balance BMX 1995 Catalog
http://genesbmx.bmxair.com/95-balance-catalog/001.jpg
http://genesbmx.bmxair.com/95-balance-catalog/002.jpg
http://genesbmx.bmxair.com/95-balance-catalog/003.jpg
http://genesbmx.bmxair.com/95-balance-catalog/004.jpg
S & M BMX Bikes 1999 Catalog Ruff List Pages.
http://www.geocities.com/geneb.geo/sm.html
Auburn BMX Bicycles 1995-1996 Catalogs
http://sports.webshots.com/album/562855336pVmFNZ
Robinson 1987 BMX Catalog
http://sports.webshots.com/album/562865951uPmdQS
Powerlite 2001 BMX Catalog
http://sports.webshots.com/album/563074474ymlOJq
Powerlite 1995 BMX Catalog
http://sports.webshots.com/album/562867058Umrokl
Check out the BMXmuseum.com Forums Index » Catalogs
http://www.bmxmuseum.com/forums/viewforum.php?id=41
Campagnolo Catalog Archive (1953-1991)
http://www.campyonly.com/history/catalogs.html
Dia-Compe Catalog (1986)
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/broderir/Catalogs-Posters/Dia-Compe/1986
Diamondback BMX Catalogs (2006-date)
http://www.diamondbackbmx.com/catalogs.asp
Giant BMX Bicycles Catalogs (2002-2006)
http://archive.giant-bicycles.com/au/year=2002
Hutch BMX Catalogs (1980-91)
http://users.pandora.be/jjrbmx/hutch/HUTCHcatalogs.html
Lyotard Catalog (1977)
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/broderir/Catalogs-Posters/Lyotard/1977
Mongoose Catalogs (1970s-80s)
http://www.vintagemongoose.com/info/catalogs.php
Raleigh 1974 Full Catalog Index:
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Raleigh74
Raleigh Catalog BMX Page [.jpg file](1974)
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Raleigh74/18KidsBikes.jpg
Raleigh 1976 Full Catalog Index: ( large and small )
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Raleigh76/Larger
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Raleigh76/Smaller
Raleigh Catalog BMX Page [.jpg file](1976)
http://bulgier.net/pics/bike/Catalogs/Raleigh76/Larger/18_MX.jpg
Scott/Mathauser Catalog (1975-1978)
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/broderir/Catalogs-Posters/Scott-Mathauser
Original manufacturer catalogs of HARO - GT - DYNO - REDLINE
HUTCH - KUWAHARA - SKYWAY - for you to down load free.(.PDF)
http://www.ajkbikes.com/downloads/catalogs/catalogs.htm
http://www.ajkbikes.com/downloads/biketests/biketests.htm
Redline Flight Cranks Installation Instructions
http://www.ajkbikes.com/downloads/techtips/techtips.htm
23mag.com downloads/publications lists alot of BMX catalogs
and magazines to down load. They share alot of old school magazines,
books, catalogues, videos. That you can download all this for free!!
This site is well worth your time to check out :)
http://www.23mag.com/dl/dlp.htm
23mag.com hosts its files on
www.filefront.com
The most of the files are zip files. To download -
1- click on the link they list.
2- click the download now link
3- Click on one of the file hosts.
4- then click where it says "click this file" wait for download to begin.
5- then open it or save it. It only takes a couple minutes to download.
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[-013.1-]* BMX Posters
If your looking for BMX posters ask your bike shop in your area,
Or Get the posters out of the Magazines listed above,and you can try,
http://www.allposters.com IE: "sports" Or
Look On -
http://www.ebay.com key words BMX poster, BMX , extra...
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[-013.2-]* BMX Sponsors & Sponsorship
Want to know how to get sponsored?
Need help creating a resume?
The answer. Check out:
http://www.sponsorhouse.com
And get the latest news on companies looking for riders.
Get help in getting your name out to companies looking to sponsor riders.
SponsorHouse.com is a new sponsorship service that helps connect riders to companies,
have joined forces to help ABA racers find sponsorship for upcoming seasons.
SponsorHouse pioneered the sponsorship service last summer for
the motocross industry and has helped hundreds of racers obtain
sponsorship through its online program. The service launched to the
BMX community on February 15, 2002 and has already gotten
some early support from the industry.
SponsorHouse.com created its services to:
1) Educate riders about sponsorship
2) Help riders secure sponsorship
3) Help increase exposure to all riders and their sponsors
4) Help riders communicate and strengthen relationships with sponsors
5) Help sponsors accomplish their sales and marketing goals
6) Help sponsors manage their sponsorship programs more efficiently
As a rider, you will have the opportunity to build a custom online resume
with race results and photos, and send it directly through the website to
leading BMX companies. You can communicate with other riders,
post local and national news, and have the opportunity to get involved
with SponsorHouse seminars and programs.
Sponsoring companies are provided with an profile on SponsorHouse.com
to market their products to riders as well as an account which allows them
to accept, review and reply to sponsorship requests quickly and efficiently online.
"We are really excited to now be involved in the BMX industry.
As our database of riders, companies and partners continues to
grow we will work with the ABA to offer more support and services
to everyone involved," said RJ Kraus, SVP, New Product Development at SponsorHouse.
With the help of the ABA and several leading BMX industry people,
the services are expected to have an immediate positive impact on the sport.
Over the next several months, SponsorHouse will begin creating more
grassroots programs with the ABA to help unite riders, tracks and sponsors
in the BMX industry. "ABA is very excited to be involved with SponsorHouse.
We think it is a great opportunity for our riders and companies to gain
exposure without acquiring excessive costs," said Shannon Gillette,
who handles Advertising/Marketing at the ABA.
To learn more about SponsorHouse, visit our TOUR
http://www.sponsorhouse.comor call 203-359-0400.
If you're a company interested in becoming a sponsor on SponsorHouse.com,
call us direct at 203-359-0804.
** 09/11/2003 BMXtalk Question? (jason podeed) Rider Bio or Rider Resume?
Is there a site or a standard set way to write a Bio or a resume,
maybe a someone can help a young rider see what a bio or a resume
should look like or what a sponser is looking to see. Should it
include a pic and such any help would be apperciated.
** Reply from (Steven Bailey)
I presume you are referring to a resume to send to prospective sponsors.
I would recommend sending two pic's, one in action (on the track) and one
with out the gear (school photo), so sponsors can see what you look like
in "real life", too. Be sure to include recent accomplishments, a brief
history in the sport plus academic info (GPA, school sports), and any extra
curricular activities besides BMX, such as volunteer work, helping in various
organizations and/ or church. Most sponsors want a well rounded person who is
a good representative of their team, the sport, their products (if applicable).
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[-013.3-]What It Takes To Set Up A BMX Team?
How do I set up a team? I have no idea what it takes to set up a team.
~~Replys From
BMXtalk.
If you want to start a team, just get some friends together.
pool some cash and get t-shirts made or something like that.
A team is what you make it. It can be intense and focusing
on win, win, win, or it can be a bunch of friends that like to
hang out and encourage each other, or a combination of both attitudes.
At a local level, a team and the guidelines for setting up one are not
as strict. At the National level, that is when the definitions of teams
(Trophy, Bike Shop, Factory) get more strict. It is up to you and your
team to define what you want to accomplish. - ( Steve Bailey )
Just go for it and Do what you can now, and then add to it later.
Talk to local Bike shops about helping with it. Maybe Even Local
Companies. Try to find a gear company to help with discounts.- ( bmxpuller )
A few years ago my wife and I started a team for local area kids "team tiedye"
whose parents couldn't afford to let their kids race. at the time we were much
better off financially. As long as the kids showed interest in being "good kids"
ie. scoolwork, being good at home, having good attitudes, showing good sportsmanship
and so forth, we would help them out as much as we could with entry fees, helmets
and other necessary equipment. We made tiedye shirts for everyone and we all had a
blast. we even were able to convince clarence perry to donate a bicycle from SBS
(thanks again) so that one of the kids who outgrew her bike could continue racing
and donate her bike to her little sister so she could race too. The kids were all
beginners and as time went on the kids advanced with their skills and the team went
from laughing stock to a team to be wreckoned with. Later on I was able to have real
jeseys made from the hotshoppe in california and boy were the kids stoked.
By this time most of the kids that we started with were no longer riding and our
team took a different turn than when we started.now we were in it for the competition.
the problem with this type of team is that when you have riders that win, other teams
take notice and they want to steal them from you with promises of giving them better
stuff than you can give them. This is the part of having a team that i couldn't stand
because the riders think they deserve"factory type rides" when in reality most will
never see a deal like that. at this time most of our team were canadian riders and our
ability to go north of the border was being diminished.(financially and of course the
whole 911 deal) the team has since disbanded and we are looking forward to starting
over again back to our roots"helping less fortunate kids".we had numerous sponsors
throughout the years but you really dont need any. Just go out and have fun which
in my opinion is the main goal. - ( "tiedye" Haylie Taylor )
~~~ A coppy of a draft form - Co-Sponsorred Riders Sheet from back in 1997-98
** CO-SPONSORRD RIDER SHEET
Dear Rider:
Thank you for your interest in the newly ( your team name ) team.
As you will see there are quite a few packages to choose from so
take your time in choosing them. Here are just a few simple rules
that everyone must follow.
#1) Hair should be clean , combed and presentable.
#2) Bikes should be clean and stickers readable.
#3) You must have a C+ average in school.
#4) Promote the sport of BMX as much as possible.
#5) All riders must turn in a monthly activity reports.
#6) Respect other riders good sportsmanship is a must.
#7) Respect all ABA, NBL, rules.
#8) When racing or shows, complete uniform must be worn.
#9) Have fun, smile, ride hard enjoy your self.
Well , now that that’s over lets get your information.
Rider Name:----------------------------------------------
Rider Address:------------------------------------------
City, State:---------------------------------------------
Zip:-----------------------------------------------------
Rider Phone #:----(------------)-------------------------
Age:-----------------------Birth Date:-------------------
Height:---------------------Weight:----------------------
Shirt:-----------------------pants-W:-----------( L -----
Glove:---------------------Shoe:-------------------------
NBL License #--------------------------------------------
ABA License #--------------------------------------------
What brand of bike do you currently ride?---------------
How long have you been riding?---------------------------
Why do you want to be part of our support team?----------
Shop Name:-----------------------------------------------
Shop Address:--------------------------------------------
City , State:--------------------------------------------
Zip:-----------------------------------------------------
Shop Phone # :----(---------)----------------------------
Event:---------------------------------------------------
Location:------------------------------------------------
Date:----------------------------------------------------
Place finished:------------------------------------------
Comments:------------------------------------------------
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[-013.4-] 2008 BMX Olympics Information
The Sport of BMX is now listed in the world Olympic Games.
The IOC Executive Committee decided on June 29th 2003, during their
meeting in Prague, to include BMX ( Bicycle Motocross ) in the XXIX
Olympics in Beijing,China and will be held from August 8th to 24th 2008.
For all Information about BMX added to the 2008 Olympics,
See:
http://www.genesbmx.com/2008-bmx-olympics.html
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[-014-] Washington State BMX
Up To Date Information At Gene`s BMX -
http://www.genesbmx.com
Lots of other Wa. Web sites listed on
http://www.genesbmx.com/BMXLINKS1.html
Washington BMX Tracks List Page:
http://www.genesbmx.com/Washington.html
***~~~ A List Of BMX Tracks In Washington State ~~~***
Bakersview BMX -
http://www.bakerviewbmx.net
Chimacum BMX -
http://www.chimacumbmx.com
Columbia Basin BMX -
www.columbiabasinbmx.com -Or-
Temp Site 2
Ellensburg BMX -
http://www.genesbmx.com/EllensburgBMX.html
McCollum Park BMX -
http://www.mccollumbmx.com
Moses Lake BMX -
http://www.genesbmx.com/moseslake-bmx.html -OR-
http://www.moseslakebmx.org
Port Angeles BMX -
http://www.pabmx.com
Quincy Valley BMX -
http://www.genesbmx.com/QuincyBmx.html
River Valley BMX -
http://www.rivervalleybmxracing.com
SeaTac BMX -
http://www.seatacbmx.org
South Kitsap BMX -
http://www.gobmx.com/kitsap.htm = Archived
South Praire Indoor BMX -
South Praire Indoor BMX Notes
Spokane BMX Track -
http://www.genesbmx.com/spokane-bmx.html
University Place BMX -
http://www.universityplacebmx.com = Note
Walla Walla BMX -
http://www.wallawallabmx.org
Waterville BMX -
http://www.genesbmx.com/WatervilleBMX.html
Wenatchee Valley BMX History -
http://www.genesbmx.com/WenatcheeValleyBMX.html
Yakima Valley BMX Official -
http://www.yvbmx.com
Yakima Valley BMX & Indoor Track -
http://www.genesbmx.com/YakimaBMX.html
Yakima BMX 2004 Scheduale -
http://www.genesbmx.com/yakima2004.html
Yakima BMX 2003 Scheduale -
http://www.genesbmx.com/yakima2003.html
Yakima BMX 2002 Schedule -
http://www.genesbmx.com/yakima2002.html
Yakima BMX 2001 Schedule -
http://www.genesbmx.com/yakima2001.html
Yakima BMX 2000 Schedule -
http://www.genesbmx.com/yakima2000.html
Yakima BMX 1999 Schedule -
http://www.genesbmx.com/yakima99.html
Historical BMX Track Listing for Washington State - Internet Archive Digital Library
Eastern Washington Skate Parks Listings Dir.
http://www.genesbmx.com/Eastern-Washington-Skate-Parks.html
Road/MTB Info WSDOT - Biking in Washington -
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/bike/
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[-014.00-] Indoor BMX Race Tracks in the Northwest
~~~ Washington State ~~~
Peninsula Indoor BMX ( Port Orchard ) [ ABA ]
South Praire Indoor BMX ( South Praire ) [ ABA ]
Yakima Valley Indoor BMX ( Yakima ) [ ABA ]
Trac Arena Indoor Pasco Wa. 2002-2007 ABA Northwest Nationals
~~~ Oregon State ~~~
Roseburg Indoor BMX /
Site 2 ( Roseburg ) [ ABA ]
Oasis Indoor BMX ( Eugene ) [ ABA ]
Willamette Valley Indoor ( Milwaukie ) [ ABA ]
~~~ Idaho State ~~~
Treasure Valley Indoor BMX ( Boise ) [ ABA ]
~~~ B.C. Canada ~~~
Abbotsford Indoor BMX ( Abbotsford ) [ NBL/Canada ]
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[-014.0-] Northwest BMX Racing Teams
Atomic Air BMX Racing Team! -
Bakerview BMX Race Team! -
http://www.bakerviewracing.com
Big River Bike Werks BMX Racing Team! -
Bikeworks BMX Racing Team! -
Black Flame Bikes BMX Racing Team! -
BMX EH - BMX Racing Team! -
http://bmxeh.homestead.com
BMX Elite Racing Team! -
http://www.bmxelite.com
BMX HEX - BMX Racing Team! -
http://www.bmxhex.com
BMX TC BMX Racing Team! -
Center Cycle BMX Racing Team! -
http://centercycleips.com
Code-3 BMX Racing Team! -
http://www.code3bmx.com
Diablos Racing BMX Team! -
http://www.diablosracing.com
Fellowship BMX Racing Team! -
Haro/O'Neal/Bombshell BMX Racing Team! -
http://www.teamharo.com
Linder-Staats BMX Racing Team! -
NorthWest BMX Racing Team! - northwestbmx.com Archive
01 &
02
Puget Sound BMX Racing Team! - web site Archive
01
SINZ BMX Racing Team! -
http://www.sinz-racing.com
Southern Oregon BMX Racing Team! -
www.geocities.com/Pipeline/Slope/8029
Team Bob United BMX Racing! -
http://www.teambobunited.org
Team Bust Out BMX! -
http://www.bustoutbmx.com
UFO BMX Racing Team! -
http://www.ufobikes.com
Vortex BMX Team! -
http://www.vortexbmx.com
Weir's Cyclery BMX Racing Team! -
http://www.weirscyclery.com
If you have a BMX Racing Team in the Northwest or a new team web site
address please let Gene`s BMX know so it can be added in or updated.
Also for some information on What it takes to set up a BMX team,
See BMX FAQ #
[-013.3-] What it takes to set up a BMX team?
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[-014.1-] ABA BMX Great Northwest Nationals
The
ABA BMX Great Northwest Nationals (Indoor)
2002 - 2007 in Pasco, Washington And In 2008 in Redmond, Oregon
For Info, Dates, Directions, Lodging, Results & News Press Releases,
Please see -
http://www.genesbmx.com/Northwest-Nationals.html
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[-014.2-] Good Restaurants To Eat At When Going To A BMX Event?
What are some good Restaurants to eat at when going to a BMX event?
This list is tageting to the Pacific Northwest Washington state area.
A Restaurant Guide for Washington State -
http://www.diningnw.com
~Some Good Restaurants Via members posts on
BMXtalk
Alan Mazuti -
El Ranchito in Zillah, Wa. is the best and
I mean the best Mexican food I have ever had.
Greg Gamble -
Carls Burgers....any place I can find them.
The buffet in the
Reno Hilton is good too.
Mike Raich -
Someplace where you can sit and relax, and have pleasant music playing....
In Reno,
La Strada at the Eldorado is great.....
In Tulsa, the
Olive Garden is good....
In Kennewick, the
Olive Garden was o.k. as a third choice on my part....
Craig Redinger -
The "
Shang Hai" just off High Way 395 on Clearwater in Kennewick,
Coming from a Tri-City HB this place serves Chinese that is fresh,
large and cheap, my favorites, Honey garlic chicken, Beef with broccoli,
and general Sao's chicken , of course they do it all, S&S ribs, barbequed
pork ect. and everything that I have tried is great, along with the service,
and in and out in less that 30 if you want to eat and run. Give it a try
the next time your over here in the banana belt of Wa.
~Some Restaurant Chains in alot of towns/citys in Wa.
Applebee's -
http://www.applebees.com
Dennys -
http://www.dennys.com
Godfather's Pizza -
http://www.godfathers.com
Long John Silver's -
http://www.ljsilvers.com
PizzaHut -
http://www.pizzahut.com
Red Robins -
http://www.redrobin.com
Sharis -
http://www.sharis.com
~Some Fast Food Chains in alot of towns/citys in Wa.
Arbys -
http://www.arbys.com
A & W -
http://www.awrestaurants.com
Blimpies -
http://www.blimpie.com
Burger King -
http://www.burgerking.com
Dairy Queen -
http://www.dairyqueen.com
Domino's Pizza -
http://www.dominos.com
Jack In The Box -
http://www.jackinthebox.com
KFC -
http://www.kfc.com
McDonalds -
http://www.mcdonalds.com
PizzaHut -
http://www.pizzahut.com
Skippers -
http://www.skippers.net
Subway -
http://www.subway.com
Taco Bell -
http://www.tacobell.com
Taco Time -
http://www.tacotime.com
Wendys -
http://www.wendys.com
~Restaurants & Fast Food Places lists + Facts & Reviews -
http://www.fastfoodsource.com
http://www.epinions.com/rest-Chain_Restaurants-All-Fast_Food
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[-015-] Wenatchee Wa .Biking Info
Info about the town and area of Wenatchee Wa.
http://www.cityofwenatchee.com /
http://www.east-wenatchee.com /
http://www.wenatchee.org
Info about Biking riding in Wenatchee Washington at:
http://www.genesbmx.com/WenatcheeBikingInfo.html ( updated all the time )
Devils Gulch in Wenatchee Wa.
http://www.genesbmx.com/DevilsGulch.html
Wenatchee Valley BMX, Wenatchee Wa history
http://www.genesbmx.com/WenatcheeValleyBMX.html
Wenatchee BMX Dirt Jumping Park
http://www.genesbmx.com/Wenatchee-BMX-DirtPark.html
~~ Messages
***~~~ A Email to Gene`s BMX - Sun, 14 Oct 2001 ~~~***
From - Monty
mgdmerc74@aol.com
I just wanted to send a message to gene in wenatchee and say how nice it is
that they are getting a place for the bmxer's to ride. As I am someone who
grew up my whole life in the wenatchee area, it is nice to see this sport
coming back to life in the area. I grew up racing in wenatchee and Quincy
and was sad to see the tracks disappear (i guess Quincy is still there).
now that the dirt jumps are there, we need to get a push to get a race
track up and running again. it would be the perfect city for one as they
are right in the middle of the state. the eastern Washington racers would
have a third track and for the western Washington racers, it would only be
a couple hour drive (2 hours from Everett over stevens pass)
compared to the 5 or 6 hour drive to walla walla, not that i wont still
drive to walla walla because it is the nicest track in the northwest.
i still get to wenatchee 5 or 6 times a year as my family still lives
there and now i have a reason to take the bikes with me and do some riding.
see ya at pioneer park gene.......Monty,
***~~~ A Email to Gene`s BMX - Fri, 19 Oct 2001 ~~~***
From - Dan Johnson,
danandjody1@msn.com
I would very much like to see a bmx race track in Wenatchee, I live on the
coast but travel that direction often with my two racers and having a track
in that area would be that much more of an excuse to go. Unfortunately, What
happened at the meeting is what happens all to often on these type of
things, Everyone wants it, but no one wants to put out the effort to get it!
I admit to have been on both sides of that story. The sad thing here is it
appears there is great backing for this opportunity of a BMX track by the
city it just needs that certain person to grab it and run. It is quite a
commitment but the end results would be appreciated by many. Best of luck to
you all in Wenatchee. I truly hope to be racing in your great city some day!
Skate Board Park, Wenatchee Wa
http://www.genesbmx.com/WenatcheeSkatePark.html
Petition - Allowing BMX bicycles at Wenatchee Skate Park
http://www.genesbmx.com/petition.html
~~ Messages
***~~~ A Post Board
Forum December 18, 2001 ~~***
From - Erik
pyrosyco66@aol.com
NO BIKES! at Wenatchee Skate Park,I am a biker and have been for many years,
i dont see why you skaters have to bitch so much. i live in wenatchee washington
and we have one skate park, it is small but both bikers and skaters contributed
to it. now if bikers ride there we get arrested and our bikes compescated,
all because of the skaters bitching about every thing we do. even though we
contributed to it we dont get to ride there. since we cant ride there we go
street riding and still get arrested for supposevly damaging property.
i think that bikers should be free to ride at skate parks also. now that we
cannot ride at the skatepark the city told us they would get us dirt for some
jumps, but for some of us that just isnt our style of riding. i think that
skaters should just get along with bikers the best they can because we are
always goin to be here and are always goin to be riding the skate parks.
***~~~ A Email to Gene`s BMX - Fri,9 Aug 2002 01:58:51 EDT ~~~***
From - Dustin Ryan, Bmxobsess@aol.com
wenatchee skatepark - Dear Genesbmx,
My name is Dustin Ryan, and I have tried several times to get a place in
Wenatchee to ride BMX (freestyle). As you may be aware, last year, my mom
and I set up a series of meetings with Chuck Largent (now retired), director
of the Wenatchee Parks and Recreation, to get the rules of the skatepark
changed and allow bikes. His main concern was safety, and the skateboarders
were opposed to it because they felt as though something was being taken from
them. There was also the issue of loyalty to those who had been instrumental
in getting the skatepark built. I have been asked several times by police
officers to leave the skatepark, and have even been charged with malicious
mischief in the third degree for grinding ledges at the convention center
downtown. I am writing to you in hopes of help and/or advice. I am
currently putting together petitons to take to the City Council and the Parks
and recreation board. Any suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated!
Sincerely Dustin Ryan
((( ***~~~ Geneb - Gene`s BMX Reply...08/10/2002 ~~~*** )))
Wenatchee Skate Park BMXers Law Run in`s, Iv herd lots of storys in the
last few weeks now. People getting tickets or kicked out of the skate park
for riding there BMX bikes there, Ok But posted rules at the skate park Does
Say NO BIKES! what more can it say. As fare as the Wenatchee Skate Park gos
I my self have asked a hand full of peace officers about what the Ordinance No.`s
are for the Skate park and what Ordinance`s do cover bicycles in the skate park
and I get no ancers back. So that is a tuff one to try to beet.
Wenatchee Skate Park ~Vs.~ BMX -- Well Ext for what was started last year
for the dirt jumping park next to the skate park should still be good till
October 9th of this year.( 1 year runs? ) Im guessing at that????
you would have to ask to see the mins of the parks board meets to get the
right times and dates.
Wenatchee-BMX-DirtPark Grape Vine talk at the city hall
on 08/09/2002 some talk of just putting the dirt pilles at the park
and see what happens, ( Chit chat chit chat gosip )
My self and a hand full of People have showed up at the skate park with in
this year of 2002 to look and get an idea of what could be done. But seems
that we get cussed out and called dirty names by a hand full of bmxers &
skaters so when the big guys with the money here and see that they walk
away shaking there heads and saying no way to any ideas.
( it takes 1 to reck it for all )
Im all up for anything that has to do with bmxing in Wenatchee but I will not
support any rude or foul language bmxers, thats is not what bmx is about.
so I have walked away from trying to get anything here in Wenatchee for bmxers.
( less tudes change ) bmxing has not much of a chance in Wenatchee area.
Getting rules changed at Wenatchee Skate Park.
I my self have ask Public works for a coppy of them and have not yet seen them,
Just a posted road sign at the park its self. is all I know of. Caryl Morrell
is now the Recreation Supervisor for the city of Wenatchee you may want to check
with her and see if you can get a hard printed coppy of the rules before you try
to get them changed. If there is no rules, what rules can you change in the first
place? If you do , get the board voted mins of the parks board meet that passed
the rules that now say NO Bikes"for the skate park that way you could see the
dates and times they where pass in to the city of Wenatchee,
and I my self question? this one. Iv not seen them...............
If you get something at Pioneer Park/Skatepark to happen with bmx please let me know.
If you petiton for another place with in Wenatchee ar