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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = December 2018 ~~~)

* At 6 Years Old, Kingstons Wyatt WyFi Christensen Is The Countrys Top BMX Cyclist.
Port Orchard, Washington USA -- 12-26-2018
Wyatt Christensen, 6, of Kingston, rides the track at Peninsula Indoor BMX in Port Orchard on Saturday,
December 8, 2018. Christensen won a national championship for his age group at the USA Grand National
Championship races in Tulsa in November, and next year, compete at the UCI World Championships Belgium.
Also See Photos: * 6 Year Old BMX Champ Wyatt Christensen.

* ANAs CEO: Company Is Recovering After A Few Ugly Years.
Kent, Washington USA -- 12-20-2018
The CEO of Accell North America says he is feeling very good about where the business is and hes expecting
a lot of improvement in 2019. ANAs parent, Netherlands-based Accell Group, announced Tuesday that it was
no longer tracking the North American business as a core part of its business. It said it planned to re-evaluate
the business in six to nine months with an eye toward selling or right-sizing it.

* Pacific Scooter Experience Offers A Safe Place For Kids To Ride.
Redmond, Washington USA -- 12-03-2018
While Seattle is host to a variety of BMX and skate parks, none were dedicated exclusively to
scooterers until now. Located in Redmond, the Pacific Scooter Experience opened its doors in
December 2017. Its the nations first and only non-profit, indoor park just for pro scooters.
PSX runs on donations and volunteers who are passionate about the Seattle areas kids having a
safe and supportive environment where they can push themselves to grow and develop new skills.

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ABA-USA BMX Race Of Champion/Grand Nationals
November 22nd-25th, 2018 In Tulsa, Oklahoma USA.

* ABA-USA BMX:- Results:- 2018 Race Of Champion/Grand Nationals.

YouTube Videos Playlist:- ABA-USA BMX 2018 Grand National Tulsa, Oklahoma USA.

11-25-2018: * Watch-Replay YouTube Live Video Feed:- USA BMX Grands Mains.
11-25-2018: * Watch-Replay YouTube Live Video Feed:- USA BMX Grands - Day 2.
11-24-2018: * Watch-Replay YouTube Live Video Feed:- USA BMX Pro Championship Finals.
11-24-2018: * Watch-Replay YouTube Live Video Feed:- USA BMX Grands - Day One.
11-23-2018: * Watch-Replay YouTube Live Video Feed:- ROC Single Eliminations And Mains.
11-23-2018: * Watch-Replay YouTube Live Video Feed:- USA BMX Race Of Champions Motos.
11-22-2018: * Watch-Replay YouTube Live Video Feed:- 2018 USA BMX Grands PreShow.

~ Photos:
11-24-2018: * ABA-USA BMX:- Photos:- 2018 USA BMX Grands Free ROC No.1 Champions.
11-23-2018: * TeeJay Crawford:- Photos:- Race of Champions 2018 USA BMX Grand National.
11-22-2018: * TeeJay Crawford:- Photos:- Practice Day 2018 USA BMX Grand National.
11-22-2018: * ABA-USA BMX:- Photos:- 2018 USA BMX Grand National Tulsa, Oklahoma USA.

~ News:
11-28-2018: * San Diego, California:- 3 San Diegans Bring Home Titles At Super Bowl of BMX Racing.
11-27-2018: * Tamworth, Australia:- Jack Davis Stars At BMX Grand Nationals In Tulsa Oklahoma.
11-26-2018: * ABA-USA BMX:- Pro Championship Finals 2018.
11-26-2018: * Tulsa World:- Pryors MidAmerica Industrial Park Breaks Ground On BMX Track.
11-26-2018: * PRT:- USA BMX, MidAmerica Industrial Park Team Up To Build Track.
11-26-2018: * BMX Australia:- Aussies Find Podium In USA BMX Grands Assault.
11-25-2018: * BRG BMX Racing Group:- Joris Daudet Wins The 2018 #1 Elite Mens Pro Title.
11-25-2018: * News On 6:- BMX Grand Nationals Completes 19th Year In Tulsa.
11-24-2018: * Tulsa World:- Daudet, Willoughby, Brown Capture BMX Grands Championships.
11-24-2018: * Fox 23 News:- BMX Nationals In Tulsa For 19th Year.
11-23-2018: * Tulsa World:- Shriver Sisters Triple Threat In BMX Racing.
11-23-2018: * BMX Australia:- 2018 USA BMX Grand National Tulsa, Ok Live Stream.
11-21-2018: * KJRH News:- BMX World Comes To Tulsa For Thanksgiving, Green Country Home.
11-21-2018: * Tulsa World:- BMX Champion Post-Willoughby Gives Thanks For A Tulsa Tradition.
11-21-2018: * Tulsa World:- Besides Worlds Top Racers, BMX Brings STEM Education To Tulsa.
11-20-2018: * KJRH News:- USA BMX Grand Nationals This Week In Tulsa.
11-20-2018: * BMX Australia:- Aussies Launch Grands Assault At 2018 BMX Grands Competition.
11-19-2018: * News On 6:- Tulsa To Host USA BMX Championship: Over 4,000 Riders Are Coming.
11-18-2018: * Tulsa World:- We Have To Get After It To Complete BMX Facility By End Of 2019.
11-14-2018: * ABA-USA BMX:- Line Up For The 2018 NAG-5 Challenge.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = November 2018 ~~~)

* Park District, Deschutes County Seek Compromise On Bike Park.
Bend, Oregon USA -- 11-28-2018
Land surrounding the BMX bike track is seen at Big Sky Park in Bend is the area is part of a
proposed expansion of the park. After months of public hearings and appeals, Deschutes County
is moving closer to a compromise on a proposed bike park immediately to the east of urban boundary.

* Betties360 Program Teaches Girls More Than Riding A BMX Bike.
Portland, Oregon USA -- 11-16-2018
The girls were part of an afterschool enrichment program run by Betties360, a Portland nonprofit
founded in 2005 by April Snyder and Kristen Wright. This is the fourth year theyve partnered with
The Lumberyard, an indoor bike park on NE 82nd Avenue. Lumberyard Guest Instructor Elaine Bothe
has worked with the girls this year, helping them gain confidence on the ramps and other features.

* Cameras Capture Thieves Breaking Into Bike Shop.
Lacey, Washington USA -- 11-08-2018
Two thieves were caught on surveillance video smashing the front door of Joy Ride Bikes in Lacey.
The BMX bandits did it again, so I was kind of bummed out that it happened again, said worker Trout
Clinton. Owner Brian Koder said theyve been broken into three times in less than two years. Its always
frustrating when something like this happens. Youre trying to provide a service to your community as a
small business. Everyone in this shop lives and works in this community, said Koder. This time, the
thieves got away with two BMX-style bikes.

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Buenos Aires, Argentina

Russian Duo Takes Mixed BMX Team:
Varvara Ovchinnikova and Ilia Beskrovnyy
Won Gold In Enthralling Mixed BMX Team
Competition At 2018 Youth Olympic Games
Buenos Aires Argentina On Sunday Oct 07.
For More Info On Youth Olympic Games,
See News: 2020 BMX Olympics Info Page.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = October 2018 ~~~)

* UPS Rolls Out E-bike Delivery Pilot In Seattle.
Seattle, Washington USA -- 10-29-2018
UPS and the Seattle Department of Transportation have introduced a delivery pilot project in the
citys downtown and historic Pike Place Market using pedal-assist cargo e-bikes with with modular
trailers. UPS said the cargo e-bikes will be able to make deliveries to areas conventional delivery
trucks cant access directly currently require that trucks be parked on the periphery for long periods.

* Port Angeles City Council Approves New Contract With Chamber Of Commerce.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 10-23-2018
Quote:- That spending includes $234,358 for marketing services, $105,000 for events and event
support, $77,000 for parks, $50,000 for the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center, $17,000 for the
Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports Club, $55,475 for BMX track improvement and $16,992 for the
Feiro Marine Life Center.

* Puyallup Considers Sidewalk Biking Ban Because Weve Got People Riding Around Dealing Heroin.
Puyallup, Washington USA -- 10-22-2018
For some strange reason, there are a lot of adult men on BMX bikes but nevertheless they are
wreaking somewhat havoc in the pedestrian areas, he said. Councilmember Robin Farris questioned
Kastamas motivation behind the proposal during the meeting. The comment about adult men on BMXes
can lead people to think that this may be motivated by something other than public safety, she said.

* UCIs New BMX Pedal Rule Takes Industry By Surprise.
Aigle, Switzerland ( BRAIN ) -- 10-05-2018
Before preteen BMX racers head to the gate at tracks around the world next year, they may
hear a new command from the starter: Show us your feet! Under a recently announced UCI rule
that takes effect Jan. 1, all racers under 13 are banned from using clipless pedals in BMX races.

* Islabikes Closing US Office To Focus On EU And UK Markets.
Portland, Oregon USA -- 10-04-2018
Islabikes, which specializes in enthusiast-quality kids bikes, is closing its U.S. office here
and liquidating its remaining stock in the U.S. The company is headquartered in Ludlow, UK.

* Revamped Coeur d Alene Skatepark Highlights Collaboration And Community.
Coeur d Alene, Idaho USA -- 10-04-2018
Yet for many involved in Coeur d Alene's newly revamped skatepark and BMX freestyle spot,
its way more than a place to gather, grind some rails and have a few laughs. When it opens on
Oct. 6, the wedge-shaped span of concrete along Northwest Boulevard and Garden Avenue will
fill a widening niche; more than 11 million people skateboard worldwide. And call it a global
seal of approval: skateboarding makes its debut at the 2020 summer Olympics.

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #07-&-#08 - Santiago Del Estero, Argentina Sept. 29th-30th, 2018. )

* YouTube Videos Playlist: - UCI BMX Supercross World Cup # 07-&-08 Santiago Del Estero, Argentina.

10-01-2018: * USA Cycling:- U.S. Riders Earn Six World Cup Medals Over The Weekend.
10-01-2018: * BMX Racing Group:- Joris Daudet Wins UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Finals.
10-01-2018: * Cycling Canada:- Mechielsen Finishes BMX World Cup 8th Overall.
09-30-2018: * UCI News:- UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Chronicle Santiago Del Estero Argentina.
09-30-2018: * ISTG:- Daudet Triumphs At UCI BMX Supercross World Cup In Argentina.
09-30-2018: * USOC + Team USA:- Two-Time Olympian Alise Willoughby Closes BMX Season.
09-30-2018: * Cycling New Zealand:- Walker Buoyed By Return To Form At Final UCI BMX WC.
09-30-2018: * New Zealand Herald:- BMX: Sarah Walker Watches Brutal Crash Before Finishing 8th.
09-30-2018: * BMX Australia:- Sakakibara Beats Home World Champions To Win Gold.
09-30-2018: * British Cycling:- Deja Vu For Whyte As He Makes 2nd World Cup Final In Many Days.
09-30-2018: * Craig Dutton Photos:- 2018 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup R-8 Santiago.
09-30-2018:

* YouTube Live Video Feed:- 2018 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup R-8 Santiago.
09-29-2018: * ISTG:- Smulders Secures Further UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Success.
09-29-2018: * USOC + Team USA:- Team USA With Three Medals Finishes At BMX World Cup.
09-29-2018: * New Zealand Stuff:- BMXer Sarah Walker Score BMX Supercross World Cup Podium.
09-29-2018: * Cycling New Zealand:- Walker Fights Back From Adversity To Score WC BMX Podium.
09-29-2018: * BMX Australia:- Sakakibaras Medal Hopes Dashed By American Rider At BMX World Cup.
09-29-2018: * British Cycling:- Whyte Makes BMX Supercross World Cup Final In Argentina.
09-29-2018: * Craig Dutton Photos:- 2018 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup R-7 Santiago.
09-29-2018:

* YouTube Live Video Feed:- 2018 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup R-7 Santiago.
09-28-2018: * ISTG:- Santiago del Estero Hosts Final Two Rounds Of BMX Supercross World Cup Season.
09-28-2018: * UCI News:- Watch The 2018 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup In Santiago del Estero.
09-26-2018: * BMX Australia:- Sakakibara Leads Aussies Into BMX Supercross Showdown.
09-25-2018: * Langley, B.C. Canada:- BMX Racing Takes Langley Barista To World Cup In Argentina.
09-24-2018: * British Cycling:- Great Britain Cycling Team For Round 7 And 8 UCI BMX Supercross WC.
09-21-2018: * Maple Ridge, B.C. Canada:- Pitt Meadows BMX Racer Competes In Argentina.
09-20-2018: * Cycling Canada:- Cycling Canada Sends Five Riders To Final BMX World Cup Argentina.
09-00-2018: * UCI BMX Supercross World Cup Santiago Del Estero, Argentina Competition Guide.PDF = .PDF File.
09-00-2018: * UCI BMX Supercross In Santiago Del Estero Official Website:- ( http://www.bmxargentina.com ).
09-00-2018: * Note: - This WC Is A BMX Olympic Ranking Points Event For The 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
09-00-2018: * Results For UCI BMX Supercross In Santiago Del Estero, Argentina: * www.bmx-results.com

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = September 2018 ~~~)

* Showing Respect, BMX Style.
Prairie City, Oregon USA -- 09-25-2018
Windsurfer, Backyard, Spiderman — these were just a few of the stunt tricks Chris Poulos performed
for local students on his BMX bike Sept. 12 at Prairie City School. Poulos, a youth motivational
speaker and world champion athlete from Rhode Island, shared ideas about making good decisions and
showing respect with Prairie City elementary students in the morning and spoke with a bigger crowd.

* Oregon Bike Tax Receipts Total $290k Through August Of The Taxs First Year.
Salem, Oregon USA ( BRAIN ) -- 09-24-2018
Oregon Department of Revenue has collected $288,738 from bike retailers for the states $15
bike tax, which went into effect Jan. 1. Oregon has the only state bike tax. The figure equates
to taxes collected on the sale of about 19,250 bikes.

* Second And Final Sunday Streets Of The Year Held In Eugene Sunday.
Eugene, Oregon USA -- 09-23-2018
The second and final Sunday Streets of this year was help in parts of Eugenes Churchhill
neighborhood on Sunday. People filled the streets from McCornack Elementary School to Bike
Friday on West Eleventh. The event, which was held from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., featured free
bike tune-ups at Acorn Park and a performance from world champion BMX pro Dave Nourie.

* Congratulations Another Championship For BMX Racer Colton Fukano.
Seattle - Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 09-22-2018
Another round of congratulations for West Seattle 7-year-old Colton Fukano, after the
Washington State BMX Championships earlier this month. Colton Fukano earned 1st
place in the state for the 7-year-old expert division. In August, Colton won his 30th race,
which moved him up from intermediate to the expert class.

* Eagle BMX Track Vandalized By Off Road Vehicle.
Eagle, Idaho USA -- 09-19-2018
The Eagle Park BMX track near the Boise Foothills has been targeted by an off-road driver who
wanted to go for an ill-advised joyride. Its left volunteers at the track scratching their heads
-- wondering why. Volunteers believe it was someone driving a 4x4 Jeep. This is the second time
this year this has happened, We believe it was intentional.

* Five Peninsula BMX Riders Crowned State Champs.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 09-18-2018
Heavy rain on Sept. 7 didnt dampen the spirits and more importantly didnt damage the track as
nearly 700 riders from all around the state competed in Washington state championships on Sept.
8 and 9 at the Lincoln Park BMX track. A total of 289 riders took to the track Saturday and 403
more rode in 81 individual races on Sept. 9 in the state championships held this weekend at the
track that was refurbished this winter and spring.

* BMX RACING: Seven Port Angeles Riders Crowned State Champs.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 09-10-2018
Heavy rain Friday night didnt dampen the spirits and more importantly didnt damage the track as
nearly 700 riders from all around the state competed in Washington state championships on Saturday
and Sunday at the Lincoln Park BMX track. A total of 289 riders took to the track Saturday and 403
more rode in 81 individual races Sunday in the state championships held this weekend at the track
that was refurbished this winter and spring.

* BMX RACING: Lincoln Park Track Hosting State Championships This Weekend.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 09-05-2018
More than 500 BMX riders from around the state will pour into Port Angeles this weekend
for the Washington state BMX championships, showcasing both the refurbished Lincoln Park
BMX track and the growing cycling scene on the North Olympic Peninsula.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = August 2018 ~~~)

* Reports: Exposed Handlebar Leads To Death Of 6-Year-Old Boy.
Pullman, Washington USA -- 08-21-2018
Local news reports say 6-year-old Denny Curran died last month following a bike crash in which he was
struck in the stomach by an exposed handlebar. The Pullman Police Department announced on its Facebook
page that Curran died from internal injuries including a torn artery.

* Caldwell BMX To Showcase New Upgrades At Ribbon Cutting Ceremony .
Caldwell, Idaho USA -- 08-21-2018
To showcase the BMX track's newly paved finish line and track improvements, Caldwell BMX, Mayor Garret
Nancolas and Caldwell Parks and Recreation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony 7 p.m. Thursday at the
BMX park, 4700 Skyway Drive in Caldwell. All racers are welcome to compete and admission for both racers
and spectators is free.

* Counting On Volunteers To Tally People Who Walk And Bike.
Olympia, Washington USA ( WSDOT ) -- 08-20-2018
Statewide partnership preparing for annual count Sept. 25-27 ---- Each year, the number of people who choose to
walk, ride bicycles or take other active travel means as their mode of transportation is increasing in Washington.
How do we know? Volunteers annually count the number of people who walk or ride bicycles at selected locations
during a three-day survey.

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08-08-2018:- * IOC News:- Beijing 2008 Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary.
On this day 10 years ago, 2,008 beating drums signalled the start of the Olympic Games Beijing
2008 in front of thousands of Olympic fans and athletes in the Bird’s Nest National Stadium.

08-07-2018:- * The Redline x Honda CT90 BMX Bike by Lossa Engineering.
About building a BMX-styled Honda CB350, super simple and clean, mags and colors that popped.
Always loved Redline BMX bikes since I was a kid, so I decided to build mine to resemble the
Redlines of the 80s. I chose to start with a Honda CT90, since I had 4 of them sitting at my shop.

08-06-2018:- * End Of Olympic Dream: Haunting Images Abandoned Venues A Decade After Beijing Games.
Photos, The 10th Anniversary Of The 2008 Beijing Olympic Games In Beijing, China. Today, Looking
At The BMX Track Venue At All The Trees And Weeds That Have Grown All Over The BMX Track.
Also See 4 Big Photo Shots Of The 2008 Olympic BMX Track:- ( 01.jpg | 02.jpg | 03.jpg | 04.jpg )

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = July 2018 ~~~)

* BMX Practice In Spokane.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 07-25-2018
Kids practice at Spokane BMX-Joe Albi Stadium at Merkel Sports Complex, Wednesday July 25, 2018.
There is racing at the complex on Thursdays and Saturdays. Matt Gallagher keeps pace along side
his daughter Ali, 7, during a noon practice at Spokane BMX-Joe Albi Stadium at Merkel Sports Complex,
Wednesday July 25, 2018. Alis mother, Kaylee says her daughter in ranked 3rd in the state for her age.

* BMX Riders Raise $3K+ For Causes.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 07-18-2018
Local and regional BMX riders once again turned out to help race and raise funds for a good cause
in Port Angeles this summer. On July 7, Lincoln Park BMX hosted its annual Race for Life, raising
funds for USA BMX and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. With 151 riders participating, the event
raised $3,170, BMX officials said last week.

* Bike Sharrows On I-90 And 24 Other Possibly Unsound Proposals To Make Spokane More Bicycle-Friendly.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 07-12-2018
Councilwoman Kate Burke held a Bicyclists Town Hall to talk about some of the cycling projects
that Spokane is working on and to get feedback from cyclists. They talked about the citys plan for
a protected bike lane a lane separated from automobile traffic by physical barriers like planters
or posts on Riverside Avenue through downtown.

* Skateboarding Scene Could Grow In The Coulee.
Grand Coulee, Washington USA -- 07-11-2018
Hughes, who currently works for Coulee Medical Center as the patient access manager, says he would
like to see the current skateboarding scene develop into a safe but challenging recreational spot for athletes
of all ages that may not exactly fit the current school sports options. And hed eventually like to see Lake
Roosevelt Schools adopt skating as an afterschool sport, requiring the same academic standards as any of
the other sports.

* Annual STP Bike Ride Expected To Bring 10,000 Bicyclists To Western Washington roads July 14-15.
Olympia, Washington USA ( WSDOT ) -- 07-09-2018
Drivers should plan for extra travel time Saturday, July 14, and Sunday, July 15, as 10,000 cyclists ride
western Washingtons state highways and local roads for the 2018 Kaiser Permanente Seattle to Portland
Bicycle Classic. Bicyclists should also be aware of their responsibility to follow Washingtons bicyclist rules.

* The Voice Of Chiefs Mel Olson Dies After Being Struck On His Bicycle.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 07-03-2018
Mel Olson, the Voice of the Chiefs for 50 years, had died after being struck by a pickup truck while
riding his bicycle Tuesday afternoon near Moses Lake. The Grant County Sheriff's Office confirmed
Olson, 89, died from injuries sustained in the crash at the Harvest Manor Estates along Airway Drive
Northeast, a place deputies say Olson regularly rode his bike.

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	06-21-2018:- * Union Cycliste Internationale UCI News:- The Management Committee Approves Agenda 2022. Quote:- Changes with UCI World Championships and Authorise disc brakes for road and BMX Racing, as of 1st July this year. Finally, the competition formats for BMX Racing and BMX Freestyle Park at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were approved. ( More )

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = June 2018 ~~~)

* J&B Promotes Michael Johnson To GM Of Its Pacific Facility.
Sumner, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 06-27-2018
J&B Importers has promoted longtime employee B. Michael Johnson to general manager of distributors
Pacific facility in Sumner, Washington. Johnson has been with J&B for 13 years, starting as a picker in
the Pacific warehouse. He has held every position at the facility, and brings excellence to the GM role.

* Dozens Turn Out For Olympic Day At Spokane BMX.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 06-23-2018
Dozens of kids and parents in Spokane kicked off the day celebrating International Olympic Day by
taking to a new sport; BMX bike riding. 2008 summer Olympic bronze medalist Donny Robinson, who
created the program, was at the track Saturday morning teaching kids as young as six years old how
to ride a bike BMX style.

* Like Father Like Son: BMX Is In The Cernius DNA.
Portland, Oregon USA -- 06-17-2018
The kid learned everything he knows on two-wheels from his father. Fox 12 hit the park with the two
Cernius men ahead of rolling to a famous action sports camp in Woodward, Pennsylvania. BMX is in
Cernius DNA. Dads love of bikes is still there even though 36-year-old Brians last ride came in 1997.

* Students With Perfect Attendance Rewarded With New Bikes Thanks To Bud Clary.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 06-11-2018
No missed days, no tardiness, no leaving school early. Bud Clary’s Perfect Attendance Creates
Excellence program, or PACE, may be strict but 144 area students were rewarded Saturday with
a new bike for having perfect attendance during the school year.

* Southern Oregon BMX Tied Up Its State Qualifying Championship Races.
Medford, Oregon USA -- 06-10-2018
Its non-stop racing when the gate drops. Hundreds gathered from across the northwest to compete
in the qualifying championships here in southern Oregon. For some riders, they say they crave the
excitement and thrill of riding. From the ages of 1 to 62, riders of all ages came out to compete.

* Iconic Northwest Skateboarder And Skatepark Designer Mark ‘Monk’ Hubbard Dies.
Seattle, Washington USA -- 06-09-2018
Legendary Northwest skateboarder and skatepark designer Mark Monk Hubbard has died. Hubbard
was the president and founder of Grindline Skateparks, headquartered in West Seattle. Grindline is one
of the worlds premiere skateboard park design and build firms, with more than two dozen skateparks
built in Washington state alone.

* BMX Qualifying Races This Weekend.
Medford, Oregon USA -- 06-09-2018
Rogue Valley BMX held its state championship and gold cup qualifying races in Medford today.
The event at Medfords Bear Creek Park, attracted over 250 riders from all over the northwest.
Rogue Valley BMX is one of four tracks hosting the championship races this weekend.

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( UCI BMX World Championship - Baku, Azerbaijan June 03rd-09th, 2018. )

Facebook Live Video Feed:- 2018 Worlds Challenge - 20" Older Ages & Masters.
06-06-2018: *

YouTube Live Video Feed:- 2018 Worlds Challenge - 20" Older Ages & Masters.
06-06-2018: * British Cycling:- Race Guide: Great Britain Cycling Team At BMX Worlds.
06-06-2018: * BMX Australia:- Aussie BMX Worlds Results From Baku Azerbaijan.
06-06-2018: * Cycling New Zealand:- Waikato Rider Claims BMX Cruiser Class World Title.
06-06-2018: * Perth, Australia:- Shoulder Injury Ends Azerbaijan Campaign For Corey Taylor.
06-06-2018: * Craig Dutton Photos:- 2018 UCI BMX Worlds - Challenge Lots Of Images Day 04.
06-06-2018: * BMX Emotion Smugmug:- Photos: 2018 UCI BMX Worlds 12y Part 2.
06-06-2018: * BMX Emotion Smugmug:- Photos: 2018 UCI BMX Worlds 12y Part 1.
06-06-2018: * BMX Emotion Smugmug:- Photos: 2018 UCI BMX Worlds Finals + Podium -12y.
06-05-2018: *

YouTube Live Video Feed:- 2018 Worlds Challenge - 20" Younger Ages.
06-05-2018: * USA Cycling:- BMX Athlete Spotlight: Connor Fields.
06-05-2018: * BMX Australia:- Quartet Of Aussies Power To Podium In Baku.
06-05-2018: * Geraldton, Australia:- Corey Taylor Was Pressing For Podium Finish In Cruiser.
06-05-2018: * Cycling New Zealand:- BMX Team Readies For UCI World Championships.
06-05-2018: * UCI News:- UCI BMX World Championships: Backstage With Sam Willoughby.
06-05-2018: * JS Timing:- 2018 UCI BMX World Championships Challenge - Photo Finish.
06-05-2018: * Craig Dutton Photos:- 2018 UCI BMX Worlds - Challenge Lots Of Images Day 03.
06-05-2018: * Fa BMX1:- Photos: 2018 UCI BMX Worlds HD Pics Day 1 Cruiser.
06-05-2018: * Baku, Azerbaijan:- Caspian: UCI BMX World Championship Kicks Off In Baku.
06-05-2018: * Baku, Azerbaijan:- UCI BMX World Championship Kicks Off In Baku.
06-05-2018: * Baku, Azerbaijan:- Baku Hosts Opening Ceremony Of UCI BMX Worlds.
06-04-2018: *

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Memorial Day - Monday May 28th, 2018, 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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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = May 2018 ~~~)

* Austin Warren and Kialani Hines Take The Win In Leavenworth, WA USA.
Leavenworth, Washington USA -- 05-29-2018
Riders from across the state of Washington were joined by competitors from California and
New York as the Red Bull Pump Track World Championship pulled into the small Bavarian town
of Leavenworth. The Velosolutions Pump Track in Leavenworth would play host to the second
USA qualifier of the Red Bull Pump Track World Championship and another 8 riders would qualify
for the world final later this year. Also see:- Results.

* Buriens Kialani Hines Takes The Prize Again.
Leavenworth, Washington USA -- 05-28-2018
Buriens Kialani Hines competed in the Red Bull Pump Track Worlds Qualifier on Saturday, May
26 and took first place. Now she's earned a fully paid trip to the world finals. Hines has a noted
career in professional BMX racing, both locally and nationally.

* Photos:- Spokane BMX and Moses Lake BMX 05/26-27/2018 Memorial Day Weekend.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 05-27-2018
A few cool looking photos of the Memorial Weekend at Spokane BMX and Moses Lake BMX.
On another note, reports of a good hand full of people drinking and being rude at the Moses Lake
BMX Track events. How to detour drinking at and around a BMX track might be of something of
an idea for Moses Lake BMX track to think about. Some people do not like being around drinking.

* Moses Lake Looks At Tearing Down Larson Recreation Center, Building New Facility.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 05-23-2018
The sticker price to remodel a 20-plus year old building was too much for the Moses Lake City
Council, which informally agreed to look at demolishing the current building and constructing
a new facility. The city would have space between the ice rink and BMX track, both of which have
reopened, to construct a larger facility, possibly to house the Parks and Recreation Department.

* Oregon Collects $34,000 From Bike Tax Through April.
Salem, Oregon USA ( BRAIN ) -- 05-16-2018
The Oregon Department of Revenue has collected $34,065 from bike retailers for the states
$15 bike tax, which went into effect Jan. 1st. The figure equates to taxes collected on the sale
of 2,271 bikes, a fraction of the number of bikes sold in a state of 4.1 million. Lawmakers predicted
the tax would bring in $1.2 million in its first year. Oregon is the only state with a bike sales tax.

* INFO:- Red Bull Pump Track World Championship May 26th, Leavenworth, WA, USA.
Leavenworth, Washington USA -- 05-10-2018
The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship event highlights a series of biking related events
around Leavenworth on Memorial Day weekend. The Red Bull Pump Track World Championship
takes place on Saturday, May 26, 2018 in Leavenworth. ----- The Red Bull Pump Track World
Championship is a global series taking pump track racing to the next level, crowning the official
Pump Track World Champion. Entry is open to all.

* City Asked To Consider BMX Track.
Goldendale, Washington USA -- 05-09-2018
One of the items on the Goldendale City Council agenda last night caused concern to one motivated
citizen with a dream. Brock Warner has been preaching the benefits of constructing a BMX track for
bicycles in Goldendale. That led Warner to make a heartfelt plea to the council to drop the proposed
sale and back his plan to construct a BMX track at that location. In his address to the council, he
showed a short video of a bike race at an impressive BMX track and told the council the designer of
that track would design a track for Goldendale for just $3,000.

* Making A Comeback: Riders Revitalize BMX Bike Jump Courses In Kuna.
Kuna, Idaho USA -- 05-09-2018
A group of people ages 12 to almost 40 are working to increase and improve bike jumps in Kuna.
Kuna used to have a BMX racing track located at the end of Avenue E behind Idaho Pizza Company
in addition to the dirt jumps course, which is behind Bernie Fisher Park on Second Street. Once the
track was demolished in 2015, most events ended. The jumps, created in the 1980s, fell into a bit of
disrepair; the city was not responsible for maintaining them. Now, though, the city is helping rebuild.

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #05-&-#06 - Zolder, Belgium May 12th-13th, 2018. )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event

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05-09-2018:- * BMX Athlete Receives Whereabouts Sanction.
News From Fyshwick, Australia - Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority.
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) has today acknowledged the decision of
Cycling Australia and BMX Australia to impose a 15 month ban on Olympic athlete Bodi Turner
for a Whereabouts violation.Mr Turner accumulated two missed tests, and one filing failure between
November 2016 and August 2017. As a result of his sanction, he is ineligible to compete in any sport
until 3 March 2019. ( More )

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #03-&-#04 - Papendal, Netherlands May 05th-06th, 2018. )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = April 2018 ~~~)

* BMX Racing: Community Volunteers, Businesses Rally To Renovate Lincoln Park Track.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 04-26-2018
The Lincoln Park BMX track will open for the racing season Sunday with the hope that eventually
thousands of bicycle motocross [BMX] riders will loop through the dirt courses challenging obstacles
[jumps], zoom through straightaways and coast through its banked turns in the coming years. And with
BMX an official Olympic sport, maybe the track, fresh off of a five months-long renovation project that
redesigned and rebuilt the starting hill, along with installation of a safer starting gate and other
improvements that total nearly $75,000, could one day become the home course of an Olympic medalist.

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Redmond, Oregon USA ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals Returned To - Redmond Oregon On April 06th - 08th, 2018 At Deschutes County Expo Center Indoor, In The First Interstate Bank Center Arena. Lots Of Smiles Seen. See Results And Reports + ( More )	Redmond, Oregon USA ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals Is Returning To Redmond Oregon This April 06th - 08th, 2018 At - Deschutes County Expo Center Indoor - In The First Interstate Bank Center Arena. - Be Ready! - See You At The Track. (~ More Information ~)

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( UCI BMX Supercross World Cup #01-&-#02 - Saint-Quentin, France March 31st - April 01st, 2018. )
You Can Watch This BMX Race Event

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	03-12-2018:- * Flatland Officially Joins The UCI: Expansion Of BMX Disciplines Continues. 03-08-2018:- * BMX Icon Mat Hoffman Slams UCI Power Grab Of The Sport In Open Letter. 03-07-2018:- * International BMX Freestyle Federation (IBMXFF) - An Open Letter From Mat Hoffman.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = March 2018 ~~~)

* Following Rain, Closed BMX Track Torn Up By Riders At Bear Creek Park.
Medford, Oregon USA -- 03-27-2018
The BMX track at Bear Creek Park suffered damages following a rainy weekend. The track,
which is cared for by a non-profit organization called Rogue Valley BMX, is always closed after
a storm. Yet, volunteers with RVBMX said that doesnt stop riders from using the course. They
say evidence, tire tracks and holes dug into the dirt create big problems if left untouched.

* Officials Warn Vandals Are Cutting Brakes On Bike Shares In Seattle.
Seattle, Washington USA ( Komo News ) -- 03-21-2018
Seattle officials are warning those who are about to hop on a bike share in Downtown Seattle
to check the brakes before taking off. Both Spin and ofo bikeshare companies sent an alert to
their riders Wednesday that they have received reports of brake lines being cut. Also Via Kiro7.

* A Community Blooms Around Fixed-Gear Freestyle Riding.
Portland, Oregon USA -- 03-21-2018
A reunion of old friends has sparked a resurgence in Portland’s fixed-gear freestyle scene.
Lovers of fixed-gear freestyle, a discipline that combines flatland BMX tricks with the speed
and grace of fixed-gear road bikes, the trio is happily established in Portland. Now they want
to connect with other riders and create a community.

* Work On Upper Sankey Park BMX Course Back On Track.
Sweet Home, Oregon USA -- 03-14-2018
in The City of Sweet Home and City Councilor James Goble have resumed work on the track
Upper Sankey Park. Goble said that the project will include community work parties. Anyone
interested in the project can follow it and receive notifications about work parties on Sankey
Park BMX Track.

* Portland Police Officers Nab Thief Who Stole Bike From 12-Year-Old.
Sellwood, Oregon USA -- 03-02-2018
A 12-year-old was speechless after a pair of Portland police officers nabbed a guy they say stole
the boys bike. Police say the theft occurred outside Fosters Market in Sellwood on February 21st.

* E-bike Bill In Washington State Heads To Governor For Signing.
Olympia, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 03-01-2018
The Washington state Legislature passed a three-class e-bike bill (SB 6434) Tuesday night with
86-12 vote (House), following a 44-2 vote out of the Senate. It defines Class 1, 2 and 3 e-bikes
as bicycles with many of the same rights to the road, in particular bike path access for Class 1
and 2 e-bikes. The bill (SB 6434) its expected to be signed into law by Gov. Jay Inslee in March.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = February 2018 ~~~)

* Oregon Could Add $15 Tax To Some Kids Bikes.
Eugene, Oregon USA -- 02-26-2018
Quote:- The aim is to include adult bikes with small wheels, such as recumbent or adult BMX bicycles,
that may currently be escaping the tax. But bicycle advocacy groups say few of those adult bikes with
small wheels are sold in Oregon.

* All She Needs Is Two Good Wheels.
Coeur d Alene, Idaho USA -- 02-24-2018
14-year-old Ella Erickson poses for a portrait next to her BMX trophies Wednesday afternoon.
Ella was recently selected by Commencal, an international powerhouse bike brand, to represent
the company as a member of the Commencal Junior Cartel team. She is one of only six American
youths to snag this honor.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = January 2018 ~~~)

* Man Gets A Year In Prison For Pursuit Ending In Crash At Moses Lake BMX Track.
Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 01-31-2018
A man was sentenced to a year in prison for a September 2017 pursuit that ended in a crash
at the Moses Lake BMX track. Randy James, 20, pleaded guilty in Grant County Superior Court
to attempting to elude. A Grant County judge followed a joint recommendation and sentenced
James to 12 months and one day in prison. The standard sentencing range between 12 & 14 months.

* A Pasco Boy Thought His Bike Was Gone. Then Police Put It Up On Facebook.
Pasco, Washington USA -- 01-30-2018
Kirsten Peterson knew it couldnt be good news when she noticed her shed door open Monday.
When she got home from work around 2:30 p.m. she found someone cut through the padlock with
bolt cutters and swiped her 8-year-old sons new Subrosa BMX-style bicycle.

* Trailer Stolen From Family After Moving To Portland Found; Bikes, Trophies Still Missing.
Portland, Oregon USA -- 01-29-2018
A trailer stolen from a family that recently moved to Portland has been found, but the
contents including bikes, equipment and trophies is still missing. However, the trailer
was now filled with garbage, including empty gun boxes.

* Familys Dirt Bike Trailer Stolen After Moving To Portland.
Portland, Oregon USA -- 01-24-2018
Wayne Westover and his two sons just moved to Portland, and last weekend they went up to
the Tri-Cities to get more of their belongings. Westovers sons do BMX and dirt bike racing
all over the country and they use the trailer to haul their equipment.

* ANA Releases New Omnichannel Program For IBDs.
Kent, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 01-19-2018
Accell North America unveiled a new omnichannel distribution program designed to entice brick-
and-mortar dealers to fulfill online bike orders, while requiring the stores to carry few — or
no — ANA bikes on their sales floor. The company said the program is in line with current shopping
habits and market realities and will help IBDs modernize.

* Port Angeles Council OKs BMX Gate.
Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 01-05-2018
The Port Angeles City Council has approved the $19,600 purchase of a new starting gate for the
Lincoln Park BMX Track. The council voted 7-0 Tuesday to authorize the city manager to buy the
electric starting safety gate from SASU of France, which out-bid an Illinois company for equipment.

* Many Hate It, But Oregon Retailers Are Hopefully Collecting The New Bike Tax.
Eugene, Oregon USA ( BRAIN ) -- 01-04-2018
The word you hear most often when you ask Oregon retailers about the states new bike tax is hope.
Retailers hope that proceeds from the $15 per bike tax - which they began collecting this week.
The tax applies to sales of new bikes with 26-inch or larger wheels and a retail price of $200 or more,
and is expected to raise about $1.2 million in its first year. Oregon has no regular sales tax, so many
bike retailers are unaccustomed to collecting one.

* City of Port Angeles Awards $50,000 For BMX Track Improvements.
Sequim - Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 01-03-2018
The city of Port Angeles has awarded $50,000 to the Lincoln Park BMX Association for improvements
to the city-owned Lincoln Park BMX Track. The City Council voted 7-0 in December to approve lodging
tax expenditure on its consent agenda. The Lincoln Park BMX Association will match the $50,000
expenditure with volunteer labor and equipment.

* City Officials Work To Bring Bike Share Program To Spokane.
Spokane, Washington USA -- 01-02-2018
The City of Spokane is making progress in its plans for a bike share program but there is still
a way to go before its launch. The city will have to decide if it will use a docked system where
you return bikes to a kiosk or a dockless system like in Seattle where you can park your bike
just about anywhere.

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2017 BMX YEAR-END REVIEW

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