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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = December 2015 ~~~)

* Slippery Slopes At Skatepark, BMX Track.
Sequim, Washington USA -- 12/23/2015
Recent rainfall is dampening the spirits of local skateboard and BMX enthusiasts.
For 15 years veteran and aspiring BMX (bicycle motocross) riders and skateboarders
of all ages have gathered at the City of Sequim skateboard park and neighboring BMX
track in Carrie Blake Park, but its becoming increasingly unsafe to do so.

* State Nonprofits Cascade Bicycle Club, Washington Bikes Merge.
Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN )-- 12/09/2015
The boards of directors of the Cascade Bicycle Club and Washington Bikes approved
the merger of the two organizations. The merger will create the nations largest statewide
bicycle nonprofit, the groups said in a press release. - See The News * Press Release.

* Revamped Boise Skate Park Could Be Big Economic Boost.
Boise, Idaho USA -- 12/04/2015
The City of Trees could very well receive a big economic boost once the revamped
Rhodes Skatepark is complete. The construction foreman says the world-class project
is on schedule and will be ready for skateboarders and BMX bikers by April. The
skate park was designed with both beginners and professionals in mind.

* Sports Briefs: Indoor BMX Bike Track Planned For Hermiston.
Hermiston, Oregon USA -- 12/01/2015
An indoor bicycle motocross (BMX) track is currently under development in Hermiston.
A Facebook page created by Jayson Tracy, called Hermiston BMX, is up and Tracy hopes
to have the project completed and ready for competition by March.

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12/09/2015 : * UCI News:- Tokyo 2020 Cycling Venue Masterplan Unveiled.
The Venue Masterplan for the cycling events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has today
been agreed by the IOC Executive Board following close consultation, planning between The
Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee and International
Olympic Committee (IOC). Quote:- The BMX Supercross events will take place at a purpose
built temporary facility at Ariake in the centre of Tokyo with 5,000 seats. Also Same News Via:
* The International Olympic Committee, -And- * Tokyo 2020, -And- * Inside The Games.

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The ABA-USA BMX Grand National Is On This
November 26th - 29th, 2015 In Tulsa, Oklahoma USA.
Watch This Event: http://usabmx.com/webcast

* YouTube Video:- 2015 USA BMX Grands Recap.
* Replay: YouTube Live Video:- 2015 USA BMX Grand National - Day Two.
* Replay: YouTube Live Video:- 2015 USA BMX Pro Championship Finals.
* Replay: YouTube Live Video:- 2015 USA BMX Grand National - Day One.
* Replay: YouTube Live Video:- 2015 USA BMX Race Of Champions.
* Replay: YouTube Live Video:- 2015 USA BMX Grands Pre-Show.

* YouTube Videos Playlist: - 2015 ABA-USA BMX Grand National. = Videos.
* BMX Mania.com Report Page: - 2015 ABA-USA BMX Grand National. = Photos.

12/04/2015 - * SE Bicycles: "Schoony" At The USA BMX Grand Nationals!.
12/03/2015 - * SE Bicycles: SE Factory Squad At The USA BMX Grand Nationals!.
12/03/2015 - * Langley Times: Langley Seven Show Well At U.S. Race.
12/01/2015 - * Redline 2015 USABMX Grands: The Highlights, Lowlights, And Everything In Between.
11/30/2015 - * BMX Australia: Grands Challenge Winners Step Up In The US.
11/30/2015 - * SE Bicycles: SE Factory Squd Race Of Champions!.
11/29/2015 - * Chase Bicycles: Joris Daudet Wins The USA BMX #1 Pro Title.
11/29/2015 - * Orange County Register: At 47 Still Riding The Dirt In His BMX.
11/29/2015 - * KJRH-TV: Nearly 3,000 BMX Riders From All Ages Are Competing.
11/28/2015 - * Tulsa World: Joris Daudet, Alise Post Earn BMX Pro Championships.
11/28/2015 - * Results:- Grands Pro Series Final.
11/28/2015 - * News On 6: BMX Pro Spectacular Takes Over Tulsa Fairgrounds.
11/27/2015 - * ABA-USA BMX: 2015 Race Of Champions Report And Photos.
11/27/2015 - * Results:- USA BMX Grand National Race Of Champions.
11/27/2015 - * Tulsa World: BMX Grands Bring Top Pros And Amateurs Of All Ages To Tulsa.
11/27/2015 - * SE Bicycles: SE Bikes Booth At The Grands!.
11/26/2015 - * Tulsa World: Australian BMX Star Sam Willoughby Has Score To Settle.
11/26/2015 - * BMX Australia: Willoughby Chasing American Success.
11/25/2015 - * ABA-USA BMX: 2015 Grands Pre Reg Is Complete, List Is Posted.
11/25/2015 - * SE Bicycles: One Day Until The Grands!.
11/25/2015 - * Sportscaster Magazine: Live Sports Combines Multi-Camera Streaming Coverage.
11/24/2015 - * BMX Australia: Grands Challenge Winners Ready For US Test.
11/23/2015 - * BRAIN: Box Components Introduces New Logo As It Transitions.
11/05/2015 - * BMX Australia: Surgery No Barrier To US Grands Glory For Dean.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = November 2015 ~~~)

* New $510,000 Skateboard Park Wins Informal Council Approval.
Issaquah, Washington USA -- 11/30/2015
During a November hearing on the 2016 budget, City Council informally voted 6-1 in favor
of fully funding a new $510,000 skateboard park. Thats amazing news,said avid park supporter
Theresa Stoppard, who had not heard of councils action.

* BMX Obsession: Klamath Falls Track Director Reflects On His Love Of The Sport.
Klamath Falls, Oregon USA -- 11/28/2015
As a 12-year-old, Jeff Hanseth tried BMX for the first time. Little did he know it would
become a lifelong obsession. After putting up the kickstand for a few years as a teenager,
Hanseth got involved in the sport again as an adult, sharing it with his wife and three
children Scott, Leah and Anthony all of whom are now grown.

* SBS To Stop Selling Shimano Components.
Kent, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 11/13/2015
Seattle Bike Supply will stop distributing Shimano components by the end of November.
Accell North America, owner of SBS, has been narrowing P&A assortment and consolidating
warehouses. This decision to eliminate inventory of components supports its future strategy.

* FSA To Host Dealer Appreciation Tent At Cross Race In Washington This Weekend.
Lakewood, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 11/13/2015
Full Speed Ahead is inviting customers to stop by at this weekends Subaru Cyclo Cup UCI
race. The component brand will be hosting customers in its Dealer Appreciation tent, with
hot beverages, pastries and an excellent view of the action. More Info: Subaru Cyclo Cup.

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2015 ABA-USA BMX Gator Nationals Supercross Series In Oldsmar, Florida USA
On October 16th-18th, 2015 See:- * Event Results -And- * Race Report And Photos.

* Watch-Replay YouTube Live BMX Video Feed Sunday, October 18th, 2015...
* Watch-Replay YouTube Live BMX Video Feed Saturday, October 17th, 2015
* Watch-Replay YouTube Live BMX Video Feed Friday, October 16th, 2015....

* YouTube Videos Playlist: 2015 USA BMX Gator Nationals Supercross Series Oldsmar, FL.
* BMX Mania.com Report Page: USA BMX Gator Nationals Supercross Series Oldsmar, FL

10/18/2015:- * Riders Take The Curves On New Oldsmar Track For BMX Nationals Event.
10/17/2015:- * Oldsmar BMX Track Seeks Olympic Competitors.
10/16/2015:- * BMX Supercross Bikers Converge At New Oldsmar Track.
10/16/2015:- * Oldsmar Residents Experience BMX Track Before Ribbon Cutting.
10/15/2015:- * Riders Up! 2015 Gator Nationals BMX Championship Event.
10/07/2015:- * BMX Track Subcontractors Sue City.
10/07/2015:- * Oldsmar BMX Supercross Track: Its A Race To The Finish.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = October 2015 ~~~)

* USA BMX National Series To Stop In Sumner For 2016 Race Series.
Sumner, Washington USA -- 10/20/2015
The 2016 USA BMX National Series is making a stop in Sumner for its race series next year.
River Valley BMX, in Sumner has been selected as a host site, race dates set for July 1 to 4.

* Covington Receives King County Grant For Skate Park Remodel.
Covington, Washington USA -- 10/16/2015
The Covington skateboard park, Gerry Crick Skate Park, is getting a long-overdue face lift next year.
King County announced a $30,000 grant from Youth Sport Facilities Grant program for the upgrade.

* Sumner Selected For Hosting 2016 USA BMX National Series.
Sumner, Washington USA -- 10/15/2015
USA BMX, the worlds largest bicycle motocross sanctioning body, and Tacoma South Sound Sports
Commission are delighted to announce that River Valley BMX in Sumner, WA has been selected as
one of the host sites for the 2016 USA BMX National Series. It will take place July 1-4, 2016.

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Adding Skateboarding In To The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
* International Skateboarding Federation - ISF.com.

News From Inside The Games ( I.S.T.G. )

12/05/2015: - * Exclusive: ISF Hold Meetings With IOC To
Discuss Organising Tokyo 2020 Skateboarding Competition.


10/25/2015: - * Exclusive: Only The FIRS Is Capable Of Organising
Olympic Skateboarding But Would Seek Help From Rival Bodies, Official Claims.


10/19/2015: - * ASOIF President Claims Promoters Should Not
Run Skateboarding If Included In The Olympics.


10/15/2015: - * IOC Vice-President John Coates Attacked By
Head Of International Roller Sports Federation Over Skateboarding.


10/12/2015: - * Petition Unveiled Campaigning Against Skateboarding
Being Added To Olympic Programme.


09/28/2015: - * Exclusive: International Skateboarding Federation Still
Hoping To Manage Tokyo 2020 Competition If Sport Selected.


09/28/2015: - * Five Sports Recommended For Inclusion At Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

09/18/2015: - * Date Set For Decision On Additional Sports For Tokyo 2020.

08/27/2015: - * Exclusive: World Skateboarding Federation President Reveals Talks
With Los Angeles 2024 But Admits Still Has Lot To Do For Tokyo 2020.


08/07/2015: - * Exclusive: Skateboarding And Inline Speed Skating
Proposed By International Federation Of Roller Sports For Tokyo 2020.


04/25/2015: - * Exclusive: Skateboarding To Hold Global Summit
As Sport Tries To Present United Front For Tokyo 2020 Bid.


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*** Cashmere Pump Track In Cashmere, Washington USA ***
October 09th, 2015



Cashmere Pump Track At Riverside Park In Cashmere, Washington USA
The new bike pump track is about 85 feet long by 60 feet wide and contains
120 cubic yards of dirt. The pump track replaces a sand volley ball court which
wasnt being used. The pump track was built by local volunteers and the expertise
of Evergreen Bike Alliance. The pump track opened in October 2015 at Riverside
Park which was opened in 1987 and is a centerpiece of the Cashmere park system
and is located along the Wenatchee River off Riverside Drive in Cashmere Wa.

Cashmere, Washington USA - The Home Of Aplets & Cotlets
Just 10 Miles West Of Wenatchee On Hwy 2 City of Cashmere

* Other Information About Bicycle Pump Tracks.

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The Aquece Rio Test Event ( International BMX Cycling Challenge ) On Sunday, October 04th, 2015
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil At Deodoro Olympic Village, Olympic BMX Track. After Adjustments To The
Course And Cancellation Caused By Rain, Mariana Pajon -And- Edzus Treimanis Take Gold At 12th Rio
Test Event. The BMX Test Event Provided Rio With One Of Its Biggest Operational Challenges ( More )

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #05 - Rock Hill, South Carolina USA Sept. 25th-26th, 2015 )
Information Websites ( * http://www.rockhillscbmx.com & * http://www.novanthealthbmx.com )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event Via On: ( BMX Live.tv - Webcast )

* YouTube Videos Playlist: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #5 Rock Hill, SC USA

* YouTube Video: - Maris Strombergs Wins Elite Mens Finals In Rock Hill, S.C...
* YouTube Video: - Mariana Pajon Wins Elite Womens Finals In Rock Hill, S.C...
* Canadas Tory Nyhaug Wins Silver At UCI World Cup Finals In Rainy Rock Hill.
* UCI: Pajon And Phillips Claim World Cup Titles In Rainy Rock Hill, USA..........
* ISTG: Phillips Becomes First To Win Back-To-Back BMX World Cup Titles.....
* The Herald: Phillips, Pajon Claim BMX Supercross World Cup Titles Rock Hill.
* BMX Australia: Dean, Buchanan Fair Best In UCI BMX World Cup Finale.......
* New Zealand: Jones, Walker Find Encouraging Form At BMX WC Supercross.
* Liam Phillips Wins Historic Second UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Title........
* Fastest Laps For Kimmann And Pajon At Final UCI BMX SX World Cup In SC.
* BMX Australia: Willoughby, Buchanan Impressive On Way To Time Trial Silver.
* New Zealand: Jones, Walker In Slick Form At UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.
* BMX Mania.com Report Page: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #05 Rock Hill.. = Photos.
* USOC: 5 Reasons Why BMX Is One Of The Most Dangerous Olympic Sports......
* United States Olympic Committee: Team USA: Five For Friday: BMX....................
* BMX Australia: Aussies To Go Out With A Bang At Rock Hill BMX Supercross...
* Australian Olympic Committee: Aussies In Pursuit Of BMX World Cup Success...
* The Herald: BMX World Cup To Be Decided In Rock Hill This Weekend................
* BMX Australia: Development Academy Set To Take On Rock Hill, SC USA............
* Canadian BMXers Get One Last Chance At UCI BMX Supercross This Season......
* UCI BMX Supercross World Cup: Can Phillips -&- Pajon Confirm South Carolina
* British Cycling: Phillips Calm Ahead Of UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Decider
* Note: - This Is A BMX Olympic Ranking Points Event For The 2016 Rio Olympics
* Results For UCI BMX Supercross #5 Rock Hill, SC USA:- * www.bmx-results.com

Rock Hill, South Carolina USA

The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #05.
In Rock Hill, SC USA On Sept. 25-26, 2015.
The BMX Racing Was Fast & Was Furious...
Maris Strombergs Won The Elite Mens Finals.
Mariana Pajon Won The Elite Womens Finals
Lots Of Smiles From All Around The World.
See All Of The ( Coverage And The Reports )

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = September 2015 ~~~)

* Accell North America To Shutter Kent Warehouse.
Kent, Washington USA ( BRIAN ) -- 09-28-2015
Accell North America is planning to shutter its Kent warehouse at the end of the year.
The 65,000-square-foot facility has been used exclusively for distribution of parts and
accessories, as well as for wheel building operations for Wheel Works.

* City, Supporters Launch Go Fund Me Page To Benefit New Skate Park.
Issaquah, Washington USA -- 09-22-2015
Hoping to close a $75,000 funding gap, the city parks and recreation department
has set up a Go Fund Me page to support the proposed new Issaquah Skate Park.

* Coverage: USA BMX Lumberjack Nationals Richland, Washington Sept 18-20, 2015.
Richland, Washington USA -- 09-18-2015
Information, Results, Race Report, Photos and lots more of the ABA-USA BMX
Lumberjack Nationals in Richland, Washington on September 18th - 20th, 2015.

* BMX State Championship At The River City BMX Track.
Grant Pass, Oregon USA -- 09/13/2015
About 300 BMX riders competed in the state championship at the River City BMX track.
This is the first race after the Josephine County Fairgrounds said they would not have the
indoor track this year, instead they will be using it for cover RV parking.

* Ladies Night At Fremonts Skate Park.
Seattle, Washington USA -- 09/07/2015
Seattle skateboard community take notice! Women of all ages are embracing this traditionally
male dominated sport. Proof on Monday nights, its Ladies Night at Fremonts Skate Park.

* Josephine County Fairgrounds Will No Longer Indoor Provide BMX Space.
Grant Pass, Oregon USA -- 09/02/2015
After 3 years, the Josephine County Fairgrounds will no longer rent out their indoor BMX
space. Since 2012, River City BMX has used the space, but officials say it is time for them
to make a business change. This will impact 88 local kids who use the track. People from all
over Oregon have used this indoor BMX track since it is the only on in Oregon.

* Summer Readers Receive Bikes At Library.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 09/02/2015
Moses Lake Masonic Lodge Donates bikes to local kids. On Friday, at the Moses Lake
Public Library four children were surprised with bicycles for their participation in the librarys
summer reading program. The Moses Lake Masonic Lodge was on hand to present the bikes.

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( Gene`s BMX.com 9-11-2001 Remembrance 9-11-2015 14th Year Anniversary )

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #04 - Santiago Del Estero, Argentina Sept. 05th-06th, 2015 )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event Via On: ( BMX Live.tv - Webcast )

* YouTube Videos Playlist: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #4 Santiago Del Estero

* UCI BMX Supercross World Cup: Womens Lead Changes Hands In South America
* USA Cycling: Post Third In Argentina World Cup, Sits Second In Points Standings.
* BMX Australia: Olympic Hopeful Anthony Dean Second In Argentina......................
* NZ: Sarah Walker Continues Improving Form In Argentina World Cup BMX..........
* Liam Phillips On Verge UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Title After Argentina Win
* UCI: Fastest Track Times For Mariana Pajon And Connor Fields In South America
* Canberra Times: Caroline Buchanan Finishes Second Argentina World Cup Round
* BMX Australia: Caroline Buchanan And Bodi Turner Impress In Argentina............
* New Zealand BMX Riders Qualify In UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #04.............
* BMX Mania.com Report Page: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #04 Santiago Del. = Photos.
* BMX Australia: Aussies BMXers Ready For South American Showdown..................
* UCI BMX Supercross W.C: Will New Leaders Hold On To Red Plate In Argentina?
* Small But Powerful Canada BMX Team Set To Compete In Santiago Del Estero......
* Note: - This Is A BMX Olympic Ranking Points Event For The 2016 Rio Olympics..
* Results For UCI BMX Supercross #4 Santiago Del Estero: - * www.bmx-results.com

Santiago Del Estero, Argentina

The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #04.
In Santiago Del Estero On Sept 05-06, 2015.
The BMX Racing Was Fast & Was Furious...
Liam Phillips Won The Elite Mens Finals......
Mariana Pajon Won The Elite Womens Finals
Lots Of Smiles From All Around The World.
See All Of The ( Coverage And The Reports )

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #03 - Angelholm, Sweden Aug. 15th-16th, 2015 )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event Via On: ( BMX Live.tv - Webcast )

* YouTube Videos Playlist: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #3 Angelholm, Sweden.

* Phillips, Post Take Over Red Leader Plates After UCI BMX Supercross WC Wins
* USA Cycling: Alise Post And Felicia Stancil Win The Gold And Silver In Sweden...
* GB: Superlative Phillips Wins In Sweden To Top UCI BMX Supercross World Cup
* BMX Australia: Turner Upstages Willoughby In Coming Of Age Performance.........
* Cycling New Zealand: Jones Makes BMX World Cup Final, Walker Improves.....
* BMX Australia: Aussies Battle Wind In Angelholm At UCI BMX Supercross WC.
* Cycling New Zealand: Jones On Top Of Weather-Hit BMX In Sweden.....................
* Strong Swedish Wind Requires Change Of Schedule At UCI BMX Supercross WC
* Cycling South Africa: O ’Keeffe Shifts Mindset Ahead Of UCI BMX World Cup....
* Sam Willoughby, Caroline Buchanan Lead The Aussie Assault In Sweden...............
* New Zealand BMXer Marc Willers Announces Retirement After Sweden Event.....
* Can Willoughby, Pajon, Buchanan Hold On To UCI BMX Supercross WC Lead?...
* Guide: Great Britain Cycling Team UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Angelholm...
* BMX Australia: Development Academy Riders Turn Attention To Sweden...............
* Photo 3D BMX Track Layout: 2015 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup 3 Angelholm
* Note: - This Is A BMX Olympic Ranking Points Event For The 2016 Rio Olympics..
* Results For UCI BMX Supercross #3 Angelholm, Sweden: - * www.bmx-results.com

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = August 2015 ~~~)

* 2nd Annual Big Air Classic BMX Show In Idaho Falls.
Idaho Falls, Idaho USA -- 08/08/2015
Big name BMX riders from Eastern Idaho held their 2nd Annual Big Air Classic,
at Papa Toms Pizza in Idaho Falls today. Spectators saw big air and big tricks
from riders that performed off the 3-story high ramp, the biggest portable ramp
in all of action sports in the world. Also See: - YouTube Video.

* Molalla River BMX: Family Fun For Kids From 3 To 63.
Molalla, Oregon USA -- 08/04/2015
Molallas BMX track was sanctioned by USA BMX in 1996 and holds races for all ages and
all skill levels on Friday night and Sunday afternoon. Friday nights races had come to a close
as Ty Benson stood off to the side and watched some of the other BMX bike riders turn
practice laps around the Molalla River BMX track.

* City Begins Demolishing Under The Freeway Skate Park.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 08/04/2015
The demolition follows mounting concerns about safety at the decades-old park under Interstate
90 near South Browne Street, where vandalism and drug use prompted many visits from police.
Maintenance also was an issue as the park sits on land owned by the state Department of
Transportation. The citys Park Board will decide on a location for a replacement skate park.

* Cycle Park A Go: Prineville Bike Park To Break Ground In Spring.
Prineville, Oregon USA -- 08/04/2015
Two months after the opening of Lower 66, the citys first in-town mountain bike trail network,
bicycle advocates announced that construction of the Prineville Bike Park will start early next year.
The Prineville Bike Park was first conceptualized several years ago when three teen BMX riders
came to the Prineville City Council asking for an in-town track.

* Olympic Dreams: BMX Racer Banuelos Is Thriving At Olympic Training Center.
Medford, Oregon USA -- 08/03/2015
Josh Banuelos, a recent South Medford High graduate, is learning the ropes this summer at the
Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. He is one of the nation's top BMX amateurs with
four national wins and five seconds.

* Skateboarding Interest And Sales Decline, But Yakima Area Is Skate Tourism Destination.
Yakima, Washington USA -- 08/02/2015
Tourism promotion in the Yakima Valley tends to focus on the regions abundance of agricultural
delights and sunshine. Less touted is the lure of something else that has become locally plentiful
in recent years: skate parks.

* Local Rider Finch Aiding Growth Of Bellingham BMX.
Bellingham, Washington USA -- 08/01/2015
Adam Finch has found a second home at Bellingham BMX. The 29-year-old Finch grew up in Sequim
where he developed a passion for BMX riding at 13 years old. What began as a fun day at the track
materialized into something more serious when he began competing in national races around the West.

* Bend Teen Brings Home BMX World Title.
Bend, Oregon USA -- 08/01/2015
Olivia Armstrong takes first, third at world championships in Belgium. She recently returned from the
BMX world championships in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium, where she won first- and third-place trophies.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = July 2015 ~~~)

* Othello Council Rejects Bid For Skate Park Construction.
Othello, Washington USA -- 07/30/2015
Othello city councilmembers unanimously agreed to reject a bid the city received
for the construction of the Dan Dever Memorial Skatepark. And that will allow staff
and the parks and recreation committee to move forward in measures to award construction
of the skatepark early next year with the hope that it will bring down construction prices.

* Port Angeles Skate Park To Close Monday-Wednesday Due To Bicycle, Scooter Use.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 07/30/2015
The Port Angeles Skate Park will be closed Monday through Wednesday as a warning to bicyclists
and foot-scooter enthusiasts to observe the law and stay away from the Race Street attraction.
Only skateboarders and skaters are allowed to use the park.

* Tourists Bicycles Stolen From Campsite Near Moses Lake.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 07/29/2015
Five bicycles were stolen from a family at a Moses Lake campground early Tuesday morning.
The victims told police the bikes, worth more than $2,600 combined, were chained to a table.

* BMX Racing Pro Rider Holding Clinic In Port Angeles On Friday.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 07/27/2015
Port Angeles is on the BMX map, as evidence by a clinic this week at Port Angeles BMX Track.
Professional BMX rider Jason Carnes will host a Redline Flight School clinic at the track Friday.

* Dealer Research Leads Raleigh To Reposition Brand.
Kent, Washington USA -- 07/14/2015
A flat market, a proliferation of niche lifestyle brands and the growing dominance of Trek,
Specialized and Giant at specialty retail has led Accell North America to reposition its
Raleigh brand in the marketplace.

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( UCI BMX World Championships - Zolder, Belgium July 21st-25th, 2015 )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event Via: ( R.B.TV Live Stream )
~ LiveStream DB Webcast Feed: - * http://livestream.com/dbvideo/WKBMX
* UCI News: 2015 UCI BMX World Championships: Watch All The Races Live.

* YouTube Videos Playlist:- 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Zolder, Belgium.

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On July 25th, 2015 Niek Kimmann Won Elite Mens Finals And Stefany Hernandez Won
Elite Womens Finals. For More And Then Some, Check Out All The News Reports Below:

* Hot-News: Venezuelas Stefany Hernandezs Sacrifices Pay Off For BMX Worlds.
* Hot-News: The Netherlands and Venezuela Take The Golds At UCI BMX Worlds.
* Hot-News: Niek Kimmann And Stephany Hernandez Crowned UCI World Champions.

* SA Stars Shine Despite Grey Conditions At BMX World Champs.
* Redditch UK: BMXer Izzy Hits The World BMX Stage.
* Bend Oregon: Bend Teen Brings Home BMX World Title.
* CBC Sports: BMXer Tory Nyhaug, Suffers Fall At World Championship.
* Sky Sports: BMX Star Quillan Isidore On A Manic And Muddy Worlds.
* BMX Australia: A World Championhips Thank You By Madonna McLeod.
* Bend Oregon: BMXer Olivia Armstrong Captures World Title.
* Bogota Colombia: Gold Medal And Crash For Mariana Pajón In Worlds.
* Cairns Australia: World Titles A Garden Of Eden For Cairns Riders.
* Truro UK: Seven-Year-Old Pool BMX Rider Crowned World Number 3.
* Ballarat Australia: BMX Jolly Third In World Championships.
* Bath UK: Westfields Taylor Is Champion Of The World.
* Lauren Reynolds Tracking Well After UCI BMX World Championships.
* BMX Australia: Team AUS Honour Roll.
* BMX Australia: Buchanan Prepared For Wild Weather In Rio.
* BMX Australia: Rio Hopes Still Intact For Aussie BMX Stars.
* Kiwi Riders Have No Luck On Final Day Of BMX World Championships.
* Semis Barrier As Weather Impacts Final Day Of BMX World Champs.
* Aussie BMX Star Caroline Buchanan Grabs Silver At Worlds In Belgium.
* BMX Australia: Silver Lining Amidst Wild Weather For Buchanan.
* Phillips Battles To Fifth As Torrential Rain Batters UCI BMX Worlds.
* 2015 UCI BMX World Championships - Change Of Competition Schedule.
* AOC: Aussie BMX Stars Just Off The Time Trial Podium.
* Joris Daudet and Mariana Pajon Win UCI BMX Time Trials World Titles.
* USA Cycling: Post, Fields, Hudson Find The Podium In The Time Trial.
* UCI BMX Worlds Time Trials Report: Canadas Tougas 5th Nyhaug 22nd.
* Cycling New Zealand: Walker On Podium In Super Time Trial.
* Rosa Leads Junior Quinella To Upstage Willoughby And Buchanan.
* Phillips Fifth In Time Trial At UCI BMX World Championships.
* Victorvilles Garcia Trying To Qualify For 2016 Summer Olympics In BMX.
* Emotional Roller-Coaster More Than A BMX Ride For Terrys.
* Cycling New Zealand: Walker Jumps Into The Unknown At BMX Worlds.
* Cycling New Zealand: More Medals For Kiwi BMX Riders Cruiser Class.
* Australia BMXer Lauren Reynolds Set For Big Year.
* Vimeo Video: - 2015 UCI BMX Worlds Masters Final - Kelvin Batey.
* BMX Australia: Third Time Lucky For Cruiser Super-mum Huntington.
* Rodway Wins UCI BMX World Championships 15-Years Title In Belgium.
* Liam Phillips Out To Banish BMX World Championships Disappointment.
* Americans Claim Four Medals To Begin BMX World Championships.
* Brendale Australia BMX Ace Seeks Three-Peat On Two Wheels At Worlds.
* Rotorua New Zealand BMX Riders Soar On The UCI BMX Worlds Stage.
* BMX Australia: Lake Macquaries Rodway Adds To Australias Golden Week.
* Cycling New Zealand: Coker Best Of Kiwis On Day Two BMX World Champs.
* Quillan Isidore Bouncing Back On His BMX For UCI World Championships.
* Maryborough Brothers Do Club Proud At The 2015 UCI BMX World Champs.
* World BMX Champion Caroline Buchanan Taking More Scientific Approach.
* UCI BMX World Championships: Stage Is Set At Former F1 Circuit In Zolder.
* Row Town BMX Rider, 11, Representing Britain In UCI World Championships.
* From Schoolyard To BMX Worlds: Sharrock Thrilled With Great Britain Team.
* Cycling New Zealand: Two BMX World Champions Crowned On Opening Day.
* Cambridge NZ 10-Year-Old Matches Illustrious Namesake With Third Title.
* Australian Olympic Committee: Sam Willoughby Up For World Title Defence.
* Golden Day Of Podium Performances For Australian BMX Family In Zolder.
* Returning Sarah Walker In Positive Frame Of Mind For BMX World Champion.
* BMXer Sarah Walker Happy To Be Back: UCI BMX World Championships.
* UCI News: - 2015 UCI BMX World Championships: Watch All The Races Live.
* Bunbury BMX Star Lauren Reynolds Out For World Championship Win.
* Guide: Great Britain Cycling Team At The 2015 UCI BMX World Championship
* Tiverton BMX Racer Taylor Sampson Off To UCI BMX World Championships.
* Cycling South Africa: Goals On Track For BMX World Champs BEL.
* Fort Mill BMX Rider 12 Participating In UCI BMX World Championships.
* BMX Australia: Australians Bring Strong Family Unit To Face The World.
* BMX Mania.com Report Page: - 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Zolder 2. = Photos.
* BMX Mania.com Report Page: - 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Zolder 1. = Photos.
* BMX Australia: Sam I Am The World Champion!.
* Seven-Year-Old Freia Will Be Flying Great Britain Flag At World Championship.
* Olympic Ambition Behind Manchester BMX Stars Rise To World Championship.
* New Zealand: Kiwi Riders Eye Honours At UCI BMX World Championships.
* South Africa BMX Stars Gearing Up For BMX World Championships Belgium.
* Talented Nuneaon BMX-ers Off To BMX World Championships In Belgium.
* 51-Year-Old Of Brainerd MN Racing At BMX World Championships In Belgium.
* Tamworth BMX Ace Is Set For World Championships Date.
* Aussie W1s Hungry To Defend Their BMX Titles.
* Maryborough BMX Trio Belgium-Bound For World Championships.
* Kirkstall Rider Mic Williams Bound For BMX World Championships Belgium.
* Cerys Dann 15 Has Qualified To Race For The GB BMX Team At The Worlds.
* Amy Martin Fully Focused On BMX World Success At World Championships.
* Taking On The World: Fultondale BMX Rider Headed For World Championship.
* BMX Rider Michael Bias Appeal For World Champs Inclsuion Is Thrown Out.
* Amarillo BMX Phenom Caleb Wall Ready For World Championships Stage.
* YouTube Video:- 3D Animation 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Track.
* Canada Sends 11 BMXers To 2015 UCI BMX World Championships.
* Team USA Cycling: 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Roster Unveiled.
* Great Britain Cycling Team Named For 2015 UCI BMX World Championships.
* South Africa Team Named For BMX World Championships In Zolder Belgium.
* BMX Australia: Aussie Teams Named To Take On Worlds Best In Belgium.
* Willers, Walker Lead New Zealand BMX Team For World Championships.
* YouTube Video:- The 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Zolder Trailer.
* Photo 3-D Track Layout For: --- 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Zolder.jpg
* www.usacycling.org: 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Zolder Belgium Info.....
* www.uci.ch/bmx:- 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Zolder Belgium Info..........
* Results For The 2015 UCI BMX World Championships In Zolder Belgium.................
* Note: - This Is A BMX Olympic Ranking Points Event For 2016 Rio Olympics..........
* Results For 2015 UCI BMX World Championships Zolder: - * www.bmx-results.com

Zolder, Belgium

The UCI BMX World Championships Was
In Zolder, Belgium On July 21st-25th, 2015
The BMX Racing Was Fast & Was Furious.
Niek Kimmann Won The Elite Mens Finals.
Stefany Hernandez Won Elite Womens Finals.
Lots Of Smiles From All Around The World.
See All Of The ( Coverage And The Reports )

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07-14-2015: * 2016 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Calendar Unveiled.
~ 2016 Schedule:
* 03/26-27/2016: - UCI BMX Supercross World Cup - Santiago Del Estero, Argentina.
* 04/09-10/2016: - UCI BMX Supercross World Cup - Manchester, UK.
* 05/07-08/2016: - UCI BMX Supercross World Cup - Papendal, Netherlands.
* 05/25-29/2016: - UCI BMX World Championships - Medellin, Colombia.
* 06/11-12/2016: - US Olympic Trials Cycling BMX - Chula Vista, California USA.
* 08/05-21/2016: - Summer Olympic Games XXXI - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
* 09/24-25/2016: - UCI BMX Supercross World Cup - Rock Hill, South Carolina USA.
* 10/08-09/2016: - UCI BMX Supercross World Cup - Sarasota, Florida USA.

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( Pan American Games - Toronto, Ontario Canada July 10th-26th, 2015 )
BMX Racing Is On July 10th - 11th, 2015 At Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre.

Report: - Tory Nyhaug of Coquitlam, BC Canada, won the mens BMX final for Canada`s first
cycling gold medal at the 2015 Pan Am Games. (-And-) Felicia Stancil of Lake Villa, Ill. USA,
won the womens BMX final for USA`s first cycling gold medal at the 2015 Pan Am Games.....
Both on Saturday, July 11th, 2015 in Toronto, Ontario Canada. - For More See News Below:

07-21-2015: * BMX Centre A Thrill From Start To Finish.
07-12-2015: * USA Cycling:- BMX and Mountain Bike Squads Win Five Medals.
07-12-2015: * IOC President Meets Athletes On The First Day Of Competition At Pan Am Games.
07-12-2015: * YouTube Video: - IOC President Meets Athletes On The First Day Of Competition.
07-11-2015: * Hot-News: BMXer Felicia Stancil Claims 1st Major Win For Team USA Pan Ams Gold.
07-11-2015: * Hot-News: Canada’s Tory Nyhaug Wins GOLD At 2015 Pan Am Games BMX Supercross.
07-11-2015: * Nyhaug Wins BMX Pan Am Gold In Dominant Fashion.
07-11-2015: * YouTube Video: - 2015 Pan Am Games Men's BMX - Tory Nyhaug Interview.
07-11-2015: * Tory Nyhaug Wins Gold Medal For Canada In BMX At Pan Am Games.
07-11-2015: * Canada’s Tory Nyhaug Wins BMX Gold Medal.
07-11-2015: * Results: - Men's Final - Pan American Games BMX.jpg
07-11-2015: * Results: - Women's Final - Pan American Games BMX.jpg
07-10-2015: * Canadas Nyhaug Wins Pan Am Games BMX Time Trial As Pajon Tops Womens Field.
07-10-2015: * Pan Am Games: Canadas Tory Nyhaug Off To Speedy Start In BMX Event.
07-10-2015: * Results: - Men's Time Trial Super-Final - Pan American Games BMX.jpg
07-10-2015: * Results: - Women's Time Trial Super-Final - Pan American Games BMX.jpg
07-10-2015: * Amelia Walsh BMX Rider Back On Canadian Cycling Team.
07-10-2015: * Nyhaug & Kudaba Off To Toronto Pan American Games Get Started This Weekend.
07-09-2015: * Pan Am Games: BMX Begins Time Trials Friday.
07-08-2015: * Pan Am BMXers Hope To Exploit Home Advantage.
07-08-2015: * Canadian BMX Rider Tory Nyhaug, Known For His Injuries, Is Healthy And Ready.
07-08-2015: * CBC Cool Sports: BMX Parallax View The Fun Facts.
07-08-2015: * Cycling Canada, Louis Garneau Announce Team Uniform For 2015 Pan Am Games.
07-08-2015: * Amelia Walsh Gets To Go With Plan A Despite Being Left Off National BMX Team.
07-07-2015: * YouTube Video: - Day 38: 2015 Toronto Pan Am Torch At BMX Track.
07-07-2015: * Flickr Photos: - 2015 U.S. Pan Am Cycling BMX Team.
07-06-2015: * U.S. Olympic Committee Announces 623-Member 2015 U.S. Pan American Team.
07-02-2015: * Tory Nyhaug Leads Canadian Hopes In BMX.
06-29-2015: * Airdrie BMX Alumni Representing At Pan Am Games.
06-17-2015: * BMX Canada Cup 1&2 – Pan Am Games Test Event Recap.
06-16-2015: * Pedal Magazine: Canada Cup BMX #1 + 2 Centennial Park Results, Photos.
06-15-2015: * International Riders, Fans Descend On Centennial Park For BMX Canada Cup Event.
06-14-2015: * Federico Villegas Was Crowned Champion In Canada Cup Pan Am BMX Test Event.
06-14-2015: * Results: Canada Cup 2015 #2.
06-13-2015: * Results: Canada Cup 2015 #1.
06-12-2015: * Info: Canada Cup #1 & #2 And The Pan Am Games Test Event June 13th-14th 2015.
06-12-2015: * Canadian BMXer Amelia Walsh Looks Ahead To This Weekend's Canada Cup.
06-12-2015: * Our Athlete Tory Nyhaug On Track For Pan Am Glory.
06-12-2015: * Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre Ribbon Cutting And Demo Provides Glimpse.
06-11-2015: * YouTube Video: - James Palmer: Toronto Pan Am BMX Track.
06-11-2015: * Cycling Canada: - GT To Sponsor Canada Cup BMX Event In Toronto.
06-10-2015: * Media Advisory: TO2015 Celebrates Completion Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre.
06-09-2015: * Canada Cup BMX Begins This Week At New Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre.
06-09-2015: * Canada Cup BMX Begins This Week At New Centennial Park Pan Am Centre.
06-09-2015: * Canada Cup BMX Action Kicks Off This Weekend At Ontarios Centennial Park Pan Am.
06-09-2015: * Lone Wolf’ Walsh Set For Pan Am Games BMX Event In Etobicoke July 11th....
06-08-2015: * Etobicokes New BMX Track Gets Trial Run With Canada Cup events June 12 to 14.
06-01-2015: * Canadian Cycling Team Nominated For Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games...................
05-27-2015: * USA Cycling: - U.S. Roster Selected For Toronto 2015 Pan American Games.......
12-30-2014: * Centennial Park Pan Am BMX Centre May Host Future World Cups, Worlds.
11-05-2014: * Photo 3-D BMX Track Layout For 2015 Pan American Games Toronto, On Canada.jpg
11-05-2014: * Public Meeting Debates Centennial Parks Coming BMX Track.
10-17-2014: * Residents Angry About Cost, Effects Of Pan Am BMX Facility In Centennial Park.
10-16-2014: * Photo 01: 2015 Pan American Games BMX Track In Toronto Coming Along Nicely.
10-16-2014: * Photo 02: 2015 Pan American Games BMX Track In Toronto Coming Along Nicely.
07-31-2014: * Upgrades Near Completion As Construction Begins On BMX Course In Centennial Park.
07-16-2014: * Mayor Ford Unsuccessful In Bid To Move BMX Facility Out Of Centennial Park.
10-21-2011: * News-Info: The Pan American Games In Guadalajara, Mexico: October 14th-30th, 2011.
10-21-2011: * USA Cycling:- Team USA Claims Three Of Six BMX Medals At Pan Am Games.
07-15-2007: * USA Cycling:- Richardson Scores BMX Gold For U.S. At Pan AM Games In Rio.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = June 2015 ~~~)

* South Kitsap Skate Park Expansion Is Closer.
South Kitsap, Washington USA -- 06/26/2015
The community celebrated the second anniversary of the South Kitsap Skate Park last weekend
and many are hopeful an even larger ceremony will come next year. The expansion of skate park,
along with other improvements at South Kitsap Regional Park, will go out to bid soon.

* Emerald Valley BMX Hosts US Gold Cup Despite Vandalism.
Eugene, Oregon USA -- 06/21/2015
Even after being repeatedly hit by vandals, the Emerald Valley BMX track was ready to
host one of its biggest races of the year - the US Gold Cup. The race was held on Fathers
Day and the track showed no traces of vandalism; the caretakers of the property thank
local businesses and the community for that.. This News Is Also Via: KVAL.

* Vandals Hit Emerald Valley BMX Track Again.
Eugene, Oregon USA -- 06/12/2015
Someone smashed the windows out of a rental tractor at the Emerald Valley BMX track just
days before a donated security system was up and running. Its very frustrating because we
get out here, we put a lot of time and effort into doing stuff out here and then you get people
and I dont know if they get bored or I dont know what their issue is but they want to come out
here and vandalize,said Jason Germyn, the track manager.

* Years After MS Diagnosis, Former BMX Champ Remains True To Recreational Roots.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 06/09/2015
Rows of shiny trophies perch on a shelf in an out-of-the way corner of Brenda Gildehaus home.
The former top-ranked bicycle racer and national BMX champion earned those awards on rugged
hills and dirt tracks across the country. Ive always been an athlete – I just came out that way,
she said. And bicycles in particular fascinated her.

* Spokane Looks To Build New Skate Park To Replace Crime-Ridden Location.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 06/08/2015
Spokanes Under the Freeway skate park is all pavement and out of the way. Thats why its perfect
for skaters, who like all the hard ramps and walls, a half-acre concrete room where they can make
all the ruckus they want in any weather that comes.

* BMX Popularity Takes Off.
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho USA -- 06/04/2015
Brian Donnell said the riders at the Cherry Hill BMX track in Coeur d'Alene range from 2 to
76 years old. The summer season kicks off on Saturday with the Warnicke Scholarship Race.
Cherry Hill BMX, the volunteer organization which runs the track, will host a day of free racing
on June 20. Donnell said since the event is during Father's Day weekend, he is encouraging
dads to come to the track and ride with their kids.

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Memorial Day - Monday May 25th, 2015, A remembrance day for all the men
and women who have died while in the military service. - Please take a time out
in your day and remember all the people that has fallen. This is also a good time
to take a time out to remember all of the people in the BMX community & loved
ones that are no longer with us today. May they all never be forgotten. - Be Safe!

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The UCI Innovates By Integrating BMX Freestyle Park Into Its Development Strategy
.
05/17/2015 - The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is pleased to announce the integration
of BMX Freestyle Park(1) as a new UCI cycling discipline via the launch of the UCI BMX
Freestyle Park World Cup. The first edition of the UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup will
be held in 2016. This competition will be part of the FISE World Series, the International
Festival of Extreme Sports. The UCI will call on the experience of the company Hurricane
Company, which has been organising the FISE World Series for nearly 20 years. ( More )
News Also Via: Inside The Games: - BMX Freestyle Park Added As New Cycling Discipline.
06/26/2015 - UCI News: * All You Need To Know About BMX Freestyle Park.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = May 2015 ~~~)

* Spokane Youth Sports Awards: Top Female Non-High School Athlete.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 05/28/2015
With the second annual Spokane Youth Sports Awards right around the corner we took
some time to bring you the nominees for the Top Individual Female Non-High School athlete.
Lizzy Bowers of BMX Spokane is carrying on a family tradition and finding success doing it.

* New Security System Installed At Emerald BMX Track.
Eugene, Oregon USA -- 05/28/2015
Emerald Valley BMX Track has been a victim of vandalism, illegal dumping, and most
recently burglary. But now, organizers of the nonprofit group say the outpouring of
support since the robbery has been overwhelming. The evidence of garbage and graffiti
is all over the track property, but now Reynolds Electric is donating a security system
in hopes of keeping the park safe and clean. -- This News Is Also Via KMTR NBC 16:
* Reynolds Electric Gives Emerald BMX Track A New Sense Of Security

* Kids Learn To Safely Shred At Skateboard Summer Camp.
Seattle, Washington USA -- 05/28/2015
In a city where it rains 9 months a year, learning to skateboard can be extra-tricky.
But inside Seattle's only indoor skatepark, the conditions are always prime for a sport
Marshall Reid has loved his entire life. "I started in 1984 and I was the youngest skate
boarder in the city, I was 10 years old," said Reid, Operations Manager.

* Parks and Recreation Seeks Community Input For New Wheelpark.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 05/26/2015
A community outreach workshop scheduled for Wednesday May 27 at 6:00 p.m. will help
determine the location and terrain for a new wheelpark in Spokane. The workshop will
be hosted in partnership with the Spokane Parks and Recreation Division and Gridline
Skatepark, Inc. The meeting is open to the public, and all interested community members
are invited and encouraged to attend.

* Dedication, Demonstrations Saturday To Celebrate Port Angeles Skate Park.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 05/22/2015
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 nearly a decade after that grand opening,
Nor Wester Rotary will host a dedication ceremony, sign installation and free celebration
at the Port Angeles Skate Park located across from Civic Field on Race Street.

* Burglaries And Vandalism Set Back BMX Track Plans.
Eugene, Oregon USA -- 05/17/2015
The Emerald Valley BMX Association is nonprofit group that runs the track. Volunteers said
in the last two months, they’ve been burglarized twice and graffiti and trash continue to line their
property despite clean-up efforts. The track is located across the street from Autzen Stadium.
It was once the premiere track for BMX enthusiasts in the state.

* Klamath Falls Hosts BMX Qualifier.
Klamath Falls, Oregon USA -- 05/17/2015
The 2015 Southern Oregon Series featured 181 total BMX riders Saturday in a state qualifying
event for locals and countless others from Oregon, California and Washington. Saturday was
the second day of the BMX series and featured the Bob Warnicke Scholarship race on Friday.

* Boise Bike Week Celebrates Two-Wheeled Transportation.
Boise, Idaho USA -- 05/11/2015
Formal rides from Boise neighborhoods to farmers markets Saturday and a commuter sendoff at
Boise City Hall Monday morning launched the week of events. Through Saturday, bicyclists will
be treated to bike rides, educational classes and social events.

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #02 - Papendal, Netherlands May 09th-10th, 2015 )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event Via On: ( BMX Live.tv - Webcast )

* YouTube Videos Playlist: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #2 Papendal,Netherlands.

* Rookie Niek Kimmann Rides To First UCI BMX SX World Cup Win From Lane 8.....
* USA Felicia Stancil Races To The Silver Medal At The Supercross Final In Papendal.
* Canterbury BMX Boys Best Of Kiwis In UCI Supercross WC Papendal Netherlands.
* Australian Olympic Committee: Willoughby Steals BMX Supercross World Cup Lead
* BMX Australia: Willoughby Steals UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Series Lead.......
* Great Britains Liam Phillips Drops To Fourth In UCI BMX Supercross World Cup....
* Four Kiwi BMX Riders Qualify At UCI BMX World Cup In Papendal Netherlands...
* Sam Willoughby Third In Time Trial As Aussies Impress In Papendal Netherlands....
* Connor Fields Sets Track Record In Papendal, Wins Gold In Time Trial Superfinal....
* UCI BMX Supercross World Cup: Connor Fields & Mariana Pajon Set Fastest Time.
* GB Liam Phillips Second In Papendal UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Time Trial...
* NZ BMX Riders Shape Up For UCI BMX Supercross World Cup # 02 In Papendal..
* BMX Mania.com Report Page: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup In Netherlands..... = Photos.
* Caroline Buchanan Primed For UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Papendal Success.
* Aussies Set To Battle Worlds Best In UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Papendal.......
* GB Liam Phillips: Papendal UCI BMX Supercross World Cup A Different Challenge
* UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Papendal Tough Competition For Current Leaders
* Australia BMX Rookie In Netherlands For UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Event..
* Great Britain Cycling Teams Tre Whyte: Riding In The Rain & Wind "A Nightmare.
* Battered And Bruised At The UCI BMX World Cup - BMX Star Quillan Isidore........
* Guide: Great Britain Cycling Team At Papendal UCI BMX Supercross World Cup....
* Team Canada: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Travels To Papendal Netherlands....
* Great Britain Cycling Team Named For Papendal UCI BMX Supercross World Cup..
* Photo 3D BMX Track Layout: 2015 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup 2 Papendal.jpg
* Note: - This Is A BMX Olympic Ranking Points Event For The 2016 Rio Olympics.....
* Results For UCI BMX Supercross #2 Papendal Netherlands:- * www.bmx-results.com

Papendal, Netherlands

The UCI BMX Supercross World Cup # 02 In
Papendal, Netherlands May 09th - 10th, 2015
The BMX Racing Was Fast And Furious And
Spectacular. - Niek Kimmann Won Elite Mens
And Mariana Pajon Won Elite Womens Finals.
Team USA Felicia Stancil Got A Silver Medal.
See:- All Of The ( Coverage And The Reports )

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Happy Apple Blossom Wenatchee Washington USA April 23rd - May 03rd, 2015
Festival Events & Information - www.appleblossom.org Please Be Safe Everyone.

05/02/2015 - * YouTube Live Video Replay: - Apple Blossom Festival Grand Parade Wenatchee, Wa..
05/02/2015 - * Flickr Photos: - Apple Blossom Festival Grand Parade Wenatchee, Wa.

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #01 - Manchester, UK April 18th-19th, 2015 )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event Via On: ( BMX Live.tv - Webcast )

* YouTube Videos Playlist: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #01 Manchester, UK.

* USA Cycling: Long, Post Find The Podium At Supercross World Cup Manchester
* Phillips & Buchanan Victorious In Manchester UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.
* Buchanan Storms To Victory In Manchester UCI BMX Supercross World Cup......
* Semifinal Finish For Kiwi Marc Willers At UCI BMX World Cup Opener...............
* Marc Willers Leads Kiwi BMX Riders Into Semifinals At Manchester World Cup.
* GBs Liam Phillips Wins Third Manchester UCI BMX Supercross World Cup........
* USA Cycling: Fields, Stancil Podium In Time Trial At BMX World Cup Opener..
* Buchanan Impressive In Time Trial Ahead Of World Cup Series Opener...............
* UCI BMX Supercross World Cup: Phillips & Pajon Win Time Trial Superfinals...
* New Plymouth NZ BMX Riders Competing In UCI Supercross World Cup............
* Jones Leads Kiwi BMX Riders Through Qualifying At UCI BMX Supercross WC
* Liam Phillips Claims Time-Trial Triumph At UCI BMX Supercross World Cup....
* Phillips Completes Time Trial Hat-Trick At UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.......
* BMX Mania.com`s Report Page:- UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Manchester... = Photos.
* On Track For Success: British BMX Duo Eager To Wow Manchester World Cup..
* UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Kicks Off At Indoor BMX Facility Manchester..
* Cycling SA: Teagan O’Keeffe Confident That Pre-Season Training Will Pay Off...
* Team GB Tre Whyte Hopes To Shine Bright At UCI BMX Supercross World Cup
* Liam Phillips Looking To Use World Cup To Experiment For 2016 Rio Olympics..
* Willoughby And Buchanan Set To Take On Worlds Best At UCI BMX Supercross
* Aussie Riders Set For UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Opener Manchester UK..
* Sky Scholar And BMX Star Quillan Isidore Set For UCI Supercross World Cup...
* Great Britain BMXer Quillan Isidore Back To 100% Fitness And Raring To Race.
* Canada`s BMX Team Announced For Manchester World Cup Supercross 2015.....
* Charlotte Green Expects UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Will Be Toughest Yet..
* Great Britain Team Video: Liam Phillips Guide To The Manchester BMX Track...
* Guide: Great Britain Cycling Team Manchester UCI BMX Supercross World Cup
* UCI News: - 2015 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup: All You Need To Know..........
* South African BMX Riders Ready To Tackle UCI Supercross World Cup (GBR)...
* Manchester Strikes Gold With UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Spectacle...........
* Hard Core Manchester Youth In BMX Battle To Compete At UCI World Cup.......
* British Cycling Announces Team: UCI BMX Supercross World Cup, Manchester..
* Tickets To Go On Sale For 2015 Manchester UCI BMX Supercross World Cup.....
* Photo 3D Track Layout 2015 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #1 Manchester.jpg
* Note: This Is A BMX Olympic Ranking Points Event For The 2016 Rio Olympics..
* Results For UCI BMX Supercross # 01 Manchester, UK: - * www.bmx-results.com

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Redmond, Oregon USA

ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest
Nationals Returned To - Redmond
Oregon On April 10th - 12th, 2015
At Deschutes County Expo Center
Indoor, The Bank Of The Cascades
Center Arena. Lots Of Smiles Seen.
See Results And Videos + ( More )
Redmond, Oregon USA

ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest
Nationals Is Returning To Redmond
Oregon This April 10th - 12th, 2015
At - Deschutes County Expo Center
Indoor - In - Bank Of The Cascades
Center Arena. - Be Ready! - See You
At The Track. (~ More Information ~)

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = April 2015 ~~~)

* Othello To Build New Skate Park.
Othello, Washington USA -- 04/29/2015
The City of Othello is moving forward with a brick fundraising program that will go
toward the construction of the city's Dan Dever Memorial Skatepark. After approving
the park's final design in January, Spohn Ranch Skateparks, a skatepark design and
construction firm headquartered in Industry, Calif., recently forwarded the city construction
documents for review. construction of the park is tentatively set to begin on June 8,
with construction estimated to be complete by July 13.

* Organizers Hope To Bring Ramp Riot Back Next Year.
Pocatello, Idaho USA -- 04/23/2015
X Games gold medalist Colton Satterfield said he was so thrilled by the positive response
Ramp Riot has received that he hopes to bring the event back to Pocatello next year.
Ramp Riot was a two-night event held this past weekend at Holt Arena that featured some
of the top freestyle motocross and BMX competitors in the world.

* Issaquah City Council Moves Ahead With Expanded Skate Park Design.
Issaquah, Washington USA -- 04/21/2015
While the last word still has yet to be decided, the Issaquah City Council on April 20 agreed
unanimously to pursue funding for a 10,000-square-foot skateboard park with a price tag of
approximately $486,075.Council authorized city staff members to pursue a $75,000 King County
grant to help pay for the park. At the suggestion of Councilman Tola Marts, the city also will
seek other means to close the funding gap for the skate park.

* Douke Skates To First Place In Bomb Bowl.
Tonasket, Washington USA -- 04/21/2015
Dylan Douke claimed first place in the advanced skaters overall division Sunday at the sixth
annual T-Town Bowl Bomb at Tonasket Skate Park. Categories for the skateboard competition
included regular heats, best line and best tricks. Participants were divided into age categories
and, in open heats, had 90 seconds of continues skating. Advanced skaters had 45 seconds to
put together a solid line that included three tricks back-to-back tricks during the best line.

* BMX Bike Cruises Over Lamborghini.
Portland, Oregon USA ( Fox 12 KPTV ) -- 04/20/2015
The video only lasts a few seconds, but this $350,000 jump has already been seen by
thousands of people. It happened Saturday night, right outside a well-known Portland
restaurant, Jake's. Kelly Howard and his orange 2008 Lamborghini are regulars there.
He left his table for a moment, and that's when a local BMX rider, identified as Josh
Navarro on Instagram, kicked it into high gear.

* Diamondbacks New Website Focuses On The Transformative Effects Of Bicycles.
Kent, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 04/20/2015
Diamondbacks new consumer website is focused on stories about people whose connection
to bicycles can inspire and encourage others. In addition to information about the brands
products, diamondback.com contains stories and information on the basics of health and
fitness, bike maintenance and nutrition.

* BMX Bike Racer Caught On Camera Admits Defrauding State, Must Pay Back $14K.
Tumwater, Washington USA ( Dept.Of Labor & Industries ) -- 04/17/2015
A Port Orchard man who was caught on video racing BMX bikes while claiming he was too
injured to work pleaded guilty Thursday to stealing more than $14,000 in disability benefits.
Tony T. Perry Sr., 52, pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree theft, a gross misdemeanor,
in Thurston County Superior Court. Judge Anne Hirsch sentenced Perry to 364 days in jail, but
suspended all but 15 days if he obeys the law for two years. She is allowing him to serve the
15 days in electronic home monitoring, according to the Washington Attorney Generals office.
This Same News Also Via: * Komo News:- Man Drew L&I Disability Checks While Racing Bikes.

- Click Photo For Full Size.
* Photo: - Eric Miller rides his bike in the bowl area of the Apple Valley Kiwanis
Skate Park in Yakima, Wash. April 16, 2015. Miller, 30, has been riding a bike
off and on all his life, including a stint of BMX racing when he was younger.

* Throwback Thursday BMX And Coffee.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 04/16/2015
When we do a Throwback Thursday its fun to look around around and see what the
people featured in our stories are doing now. This week we have a clip from 1990
featuring freestyle BMX motivational speakers David Morris and Paul Balmer.
David Morris is now a CEO of Dillanos Coffee Roasters, a 30 million dollar company.

* Toddler Wins BMX Championship.
Grants Pass, Oregon USA -- 04/15/2015
One Grants Pass kid is pushing her way to the top of the statewide BMX charts. 3 year
old Emma Meinerts started racing in early March. Her dad took her to watch races at the
River City BMX track in Grants Pass and she immediately fell in love with the sport.

* After-School Programs Feel Heat From Congress, Critics.
Walla Walla, Washington USA ( Bethesda, Maryland ) -- 04/14/2015
Students practice BMX riding in an after-school program in Walla Walla, Wash.
After-school programs in Walla Walla and across the country are in limbo because
of a disagreement in Congress over federal funding for them.

* Gooding Breaks Ground On Skate Park.
Gooding, Idaho USA -- 04/14/2015
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday for the $182,000 project and construction
of the concrete skate park could be complete in July. A BMX trail and picnic shelters are
planned for the two-acre lot at 917 4th Ave. W. The entire project is expected to be completed
in two years.

* BMX Stars Slated For Coming Ramp Riot Fly High At Grand Opening Of Phil Meador Toyota.
Pocatello, Idaho USA -- 04/12/2015
The crowd that came for the grand opening of the new Phil Meador Toyota dealership
Saturday were wowed with a preview of the Ramp Riot BMX and motocross event that
will be held at Holt Arena on April 17 and 18. The nations highest outdoor ramp was
stationed in front of the dealership.

* Status Of Kopachuck-Area BMX Track Up In The Air.
Gig Harbor, Washington USA -- 04/08/2015
The jumps behind Kopachuck Middle School have been shut down for now.
The Peninsula School District, PenMet Parks and a group of riders are in
the midst of figuring out the future of the hand-built park.

* Accell Names Larry Pizzi SVP Of Sales And Marketing For IBD Channel.
Kent, Washington USA -- 04/07/2015
Accell North America has named Larry Pizzi to the role of senior vice president of
sales and marketing for the companys IBD channel business. Pizzi to focus on ANAs
IBD brands Raleigh, SBS, Lapierre and Redline as well as IBD e-bike strategies.

* BMX Bikes, Tennis On Moses Lake Parks And Recreation Schedule.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 04/06/2015
The "Spring Fever Race Ready Clinic" begins Monday and is scheduled for every day of
springvacation week. Classes are 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the BMX track, 601 S. Yakima St. Its
for kids ages 6-10. William Rutherford is the instructor. Riders will learn how to take care of
their bikes and get them ready for racing, according to a press release from parks and rec.
Riders will learn about gate starts, along with techniques for various challenges on the course,
including the rhythm section, tabletops and berms. Participants must wear long pants and
sleeves and provide their own BMX bike and helmet. Parents can get more information from
Rutherford, 509-771-0305 or Brendan Baker, 509-770-1196.

* FSA Offers Employee And Team Discounts.
Mukilteo, Washington USA -- 04/02/2015
FSA has launched an employee purchase program offering qualified shop employees 40 %
off wholesale pricing and free shipping, plus a team partnership program selling race teams
products at 40 percent off retail. Both programs run from April through Dec. 31, 2015.

* Westside Story Kiwanis Lakewood First Lions Skate Park.
Lakewood, Washington USA -- 04/01/2015
Some of our local youth made an organized effort to communicate to Lakewood City Council
their support for building a skate park. Our city council listened and then took action. Isnt
that great? Kids talk and adults listen. Kids and adults working together to make our city a
better place to live, work and play. Lakewood is a kid friendly city.

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The USA Cycling Elite National BMX Championships
And The 2015 ABA-USA BMX Carolina Nationals This
March 20th-22nd, 2015 Rock Hill, South Carolina USA

Watch : * USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships. = Fri. RePlay!
Watch : * 2015 ABA-USA BMX Carolina Nationals Day 01. = Sat. RePlay!
Watch : * 2015 ABA-USA BMX Carolina Nationals Day 02 = Sun. RePlay!

* YouTube Videos Playlist: March 20 - 22, 2015 Rock Hill, South Carolina USA.

* Results: USA BMX Carolina Nationals And USA Cycling Elite National BMX Championships.

03/22/2015 * Competitors And Kids Alike Praise Rock Hill BMX Track.
03/22/2015 * Photos: USA BMX Carolina Nationals In Rock Hill, March 22.
03/22/2015 * Thousands Visit Rock Hill BMX Supercross Track For Weekend Competitions.
03/22/2015 * Examiner: Sports: USA BMX Carolina Nations, Rock Hill, SC.
03/21/2015 * Photos: USA BMX Carolina Nationals In Rock Hill, March 21.
03/21/2015 * BMX Mania.com 2015 Rock Hill Report Page = Photos.
03/21/2015 * ABA-USA BMX Carolina Nationals Race Report & Pics.
03/20/2015 * USA Cycling: Long, Post Reclaim Stars And Stripes In Rock Hill.
03/20/2015 * Photo: USA Cycling Elite National BMX Champions.
03/20/2015 * A Plane Ride Away From Colombia, BMX Star Oquendo At Home In Rock Hill.
03/20/2015 * Photos: USA BMX Carolina Nationals In Rock Hill, March 20.
03/19/2015 * Welcome To Rock Hill, BMXs Best: World-Class Novant Health BMX Facility.
00/00/2015 * Info USA Cycling Elite BMX National Championships March 20 Rock Hill, SC.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = March 2015 ~~~)

* BMX Friends Ride For Justus KTVZ News Video.
N.E. Bend, Oregon USA -- 03/28/2015
The BMX bike community remembers 10-year-old Justus Cole by honoring him with a bike race.

* City Of Boise Unveils New Vision For Rhodes Park Area.
Boise, Idaho USA -- 03/17/2015
Rhodes Skatepark has been long known by skateboarders for roughly 20 years,
but after an announcement from the Albertson’s Foundation granting $1.25 million
for renovations, the general public has become more aware of what a specialized
area of downtown that area truly is.

* Proposal Would Allow Bicyclists To Run Certain Red Lights.
Olympia - Seattle, Washington USA -- 03/16/2015
A bill that would allow bicyclists to run certain red lights could soon get the green
light from state lawmakers in Olympia. Substitute Senate Bill 5438 seeks to
address some of the broken or aging traffic signals that are unable to detect
bicyclists, and as a result, often dont change from red to green when supposed to.

* Medford BMX Racers Practice For Season.
Medford, Oregon USA -- 03/08/2015
BMX bike racers took advantage of the warm weather this weekend to train for the upcoming
races this season. Kids were out on their bikes working with professional riders Sunday. Riders
went through drills with the kids, helped them work on their skills and taught them new obstacles
on the track.

* A Rant -N- Rave: - ABA-USA BMX National Tracks A Waste.
Gene`s BMX News -- 03/06/2015
The ABA-USA BMX can build some nice BMX tracks. But they build a BMX track for a three
day BMX National event, doing this many times a year and a big price tag. Then they rip them
out"- hmm! - If they would build them and don`t waste them, leave them in communities that do
not have BMX tracks, just maybe it could help the BMX racing community grow some.

* Larson Recreation Center: BMX Track Closed.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 03/04/2015
Quote: - Until further notice, the Larson Recreation Center, including the ice rink,
batting cages, LOFT, BMX track and concessions will remain closed to the public....
News Note: - Gene`s BMX Got An Email From Someone Saying That They Got A Ticket
For Riding A BMX Bike At The Moses Lake BMX Track This Last Weekend. That Is Not
To Surprising To See Happen As The City Of Moses Lake Is Hard Up For Money And The
BMX Track Is CLOSED! Due To City Budget Cuts. If You Do Not Want A Ticket Do Not
Ride BMX Bikes There As The Larson Recreation Center, Including The BMX Track Is
Closed To The Public. It Even Says That On The Citys Official Web Site. -- Also Please Note
Via A Request, Gene`s BMX.com Does Not Support The Moses Lake BMX Track Anymore.
A Good Luck To All; Gene`s BMX.com - Geneb.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = February 2015 ~~~)

* Plans To Remodel Rhodes Skate Park Moving Quickly.
Boise, Idaho USA -- 02/10/2015
With a million dollar jumpstart from the Albertson Foundation, plans are moving quickly to
turn a downtown Boise eyesore into a sight to behold: a world-class skateboard park. And
the Albertson Foundation is also donating some $250,000 for landscaping to compliment the
20-year-old skate parks make over.

* Skate Park, Playgrounds Coming To Cavelero Hill.
Lake Stevens, Washington USA -- 02/04/2015
A draft master plan for the 33-acre community park includes a covered skate park,
basketball court, an indoor BMX facility, volleyball courts, playgrounds and several
commercial buildings. There also would be plazas, picnic shelters, parking lots and
expanded off-leash dog areas.

* Kuna Shuts Down BMX Track.
Kuna, Idaho USA -- 02/04/2015
Last October the organizers for Indian Creek BMX received a letter from the City of Kuna
notifying them that their lease for the BMX track just West of the Bridge Street Bridge in
Kuna greenbelt was not going to be renewed. (The BMX dirt course next to the skate park
will remain.) The city said that the no-cost lease for use of the property was being canceled
because the track did not fit with the future beautification plans the city has for that portion
of the greenbelt. Needless to say, the BMX organizers were a little upset.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = January 2015 ~~~)

* No Charges Will Be Filed Against Spokane Valley Deputy In Holyk Case.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 01/30/2015
Holyk was riding a BMX bike at the time. He was not wearing a helmet and his bike had no
brakes, lights or reflectors. As Holyk approached an intersection, a witness saw him pop
a wheelie and proceed into the intersection against a red light. Bodman braked and swerved
to the right missing Holyk, but coming as close as one foot.

* Dever Memorial Skate Park Set To Go To Bid.
Othello, Washington USA -- 01/29/2015
The City of Othello is pleased to announce that after many years of preparation and hard work,
plans have been approved to bring a skatepark to Lions Park later this year. The Othello City
Council approved Spohn Ranch Skateparks' design of the proposed 6,000-square-foot skatepark
at the city council meeting, authorizing the bid and construction process to move forward.
This News Is Also Via: F.B. News Photo Post.

* Union Gap Skate Park Fundraiser Saturday.
Union Gap - Yakima, Washington USA -- 01/17/2015
Park Committee is hosting a Skate-a-thon fundraiser at Skateland in Union Gap from 5 to
7 p.m. today. Skaters are asked to raise at least $10, with $5 paying for skates and the
other $5 going toward a new skate park in Union Gap. The skater bringing in the most
donations will receive a free skateboard from Zumiez. Second prize is a skateboard deck.

* Moses Lake City Council Rejects Donation Proposal.
Moses Lake, Washington USA ( CBH Guest Editorial ) -- 01/16/2015
The Share the Care is an optional donation like the PUDs Share the Warmth. It is not a tax,
but the good news is it is tax deductible. If you donate $10 it is tax deductible. If the Share the
Care was implemented it would be added onto the water utility bill for the people to choose to
donate in aiding to restore our: recreational center, ice skating rink, BMX track, the Concert,

* Coolest Job Title: Skate Park Ambassador.
Bend, Oregon USA -- 01/10/2015
New Bend skatepark steward aims to build relationships: - Clare Gordon may have one of
the most unusual job titles going: Skatepark Ambassador. Those are the exact words on the
part time Bend Parks & Recreation District employee’s name tag. The title also adorns the
back of the helmet Gordon, 28, wears while interacting with kids and, yes, while skate
boarding at Ponderosa Skatepark in southeast Bend. Make that one of the cooler jobs, too.

* Local Soccer Group Looking To Demolish BMX Bike Track At Union Gap Park.
Yakima, Washington USA -- 01/09/2015
A Yakima soccer group wants to tear down the BMX track at Ahtanum Youth Activities Park.
The Yakima Youth Soccer Association wants to make room for more soccer fields. According
to Union Gap, the Yakima Valley BMX Association's agreement to use the track expired 2007.
Union Gap City Council members are expected to take up the matter next week.

* New BMX Racers Learn On Old-Style Bikes.
Port Orchard, Washington USA -- 01/09/2015
Racers bolted around the dirt track Saturday night, rear hubs on their bicycles buzzing
like angry hornets, while another class of racers puttered along, one with his dad jogging
behind. 2-year-old Cameron Janin made it over a hill and then bumped into one of the
racers in front of him, who had stopped short of the finish line for some reason.

* Moses Lake Residents Should Fill Rec Funding Gap.
Moses Lake, Washington USA ( CBH Guest Editorial ) -- 01/09/2015
What a dilemma the people of Grant County currently have. The primary issue in the Moses
Lake community is our current $1.8 million dollar deficit. City employees are losing their jobs,
we are having to close down facilities and parks and cancel events. A propose that we all pitch
in as a family-orientated community, and pay the $4.86 monthly household increase. It will begin
to help get our recreational center, ice rink and the Moses Lake BMX track reopened.

* Club Hopes For Park Skateboard Feature.
Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 01/08/2015
The Community for Wenatchee Valley Skateparks is hoping to build a mini skate feature in a south
Wenatchee park this year. Club organizer Mike Leeds has designed a concrete mini ramp and hopes
to raise enough money to build it this year. They chose Locomotive Park because its highly visible,
a good feature, and they hope it will inspire additional support to more skate features in other
areas, said Wenatchee Parks Director Dave Erickson.

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* www.la24.org | * www.facebook.com/la2024 | * www.youtube.com/la2024

11-27-2015: * Advisory Board Says Bicycling Proposed for LA 2024 Olympics Bid Illegal IE: Venue BMX Track.

09-16-2015: * IOC: - Five World-Class Cities In Strong Competition For Olympic Games 2024
IOC To Contribute USD 1.7 Billion To The Local Organising Committee
. This PR Also Via ( Link ).
09-16-2015: * ISTG: - Bach Confirms Five Cities In The Running To Host Olympics and Paralympics In 2024.
09-16-2015: * USOC: - Which Five Cities Are Competing To Host The 2024 Olympic And Paralympic Games?.

09-15-2015: * USOC: - LA2024 Release Letters To IOC Regarding Candidacy To Host 2024 Olympic Games.
09-15-2015: * ISTG: - United States Olympic Committee "Honoured" To Nominate Los Angeles 2024.

09-01-2015: * USOC: - Los Angeles Officially Launches 2024 Olympic And Paralympic Games Bid.
09-01-2015: * ISTG: - Los Angeles Officially Launches 2024 Olympic And Paralympic Games Bid.
09-01-2015: * LA Times: - City Council Approves Los Angeles' Bid For 2024 Summer Olympics.
08-29-2015: * LA Times: -Los Angeles And U.S. Olympic Officials Reach Agreement On 2024 Bid.
08-27-2015: * ISTG: - World Skateboarding Federation President Reveals Talks With Los Angeles 2024.
08-27-2015: * Photo: LA 2024 Bid Book: Hollywood Cluster: Griffith Park, BMX.
08-26-2015: * ISTG: - Los Angeles 2024 Include Proposed Skateboarding Venue As Part Of Updated Bid Book.
08-00-2015: * LA 2024 Bid Book.
08-25-2015: * ISTG: - Los Angeles 2024 Release Details Of Financial Plan In New Bid Book.

08-12-2015: * USOC Confirms Discussions With Los Angeles Bidding For 2024 Olympic And Paralympic Games.
The United States Olympic Committee today confirmed that it is in discussions with the city of
Los Angeles regarding a bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. We hope to finalize terms
that benefit both the city of Los Angeles and the Olympic Movement in the United States so that
we can submit a world-class bid to the IOC by its September 15 deadline. The 2024 Olympic and
Paralympic host city will be selected in Summer 2017.

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* www.2024boston.org | * www.facebook.com/boston2024 | * www.youtube.com/2024Boston

07-27-2015: United States Olympic Committee:
* U.S. Olympic Committee And Boston 2024 Jointly End Campaign For Boston To Host 2024 Olympic Games.
07-27-2015: Inside The Games:
* Boston Bid For 2024 Olympics And Paralympics Dropped By United States Olympic Committee.

01-21-2015: * Boston 2024 Releases Detailed Plans Of Citys Bid To Host Olympic Games.
01-00-2015: * Boston 2024 Bid Book.
01-21-2015: * Boston 2024 Proposes Olympic Cycling Events At Assembly Square In Somerville.
Quote: - Assembly Square could see a BMX venue along the Mystic River and an indoor cycling track
that would later turn into an athletic complex, according to plans submitted by Olympic organizers.
Plans: Boston 2024 Proposes Olympic Cycling BMX. = Photo 01 | Photo 02 | Photo 03 | Photo 04.

01-17-2015: * Poll Finds Majority Of Boston Residents Support 2024 Olympic And Paralympic Bid.

01-15-2015: * IOC: - 2024 Bid Process Gets Underway With New Invitation Phase.
01-15-2015: * ITG: - IOC Opens 2024 Olympic And Paralympic Bidding Process.

01-08-2015: * U.S. Olympic Committee Selects Boston As Applicant City For 2024 Olympic Games.
01-08-2015: * Boston To Be US Contender In 2024 Olympic Race.
01-08-2015: * U.S. Olympic Committee Chooses Boston For 2024 Olympic Bid.
01-07-2015: * Boston Releases Promotional Video Ahead Of USOC Selection. ( YouTube Video )
01-06-2015: * Local Opposition To San Francisco 2024 Olympic Bid Grows.
01-05-2015: * U.S. Olympic Committee May Choose 2024 Bid City Thursday.

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