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*   (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = November 2021 ~~~)
* Police Order Driver Tearing Up Parking Area At Ephratas Skate Park To Rake Lot Under Mothers Supervision. Ephrata, Washington USA -- 11/24/2021 A local teen who felt inclined to peel out several times at the city of Ephratas skate park was reeled in by police after leaving the scene on Monday. Instead of charging him with malicious mischief, the officer ordered the teen to rake the parking lot under his mothers supervision. Koch says the agreement was arranged because she agreed. * New Indoor BMX Track In Idaho Falls A Major Attraction For Riders. Idaho Falls, Idaho USA -- 11/18/2021 After months of collaboration and planning, East Idaho BMX was born. Every month, the four design and build an indoor track at the Broken Bit Horse Arena at 6992 North 5th East in Idaho Falls and host a weekend event sanctioned by USA BMX. Riders of all ages and experience levels come to participate. Their first and only event in November was held last weekend, and Emily says the turnout was impressive. The next race is happening Jan. 7 to 9 with another one the following weekend. * Big Skys Big Upgrade: The Parks Expansion Will Bring More Cycling Options To Bends East Side. Bend, Oregon USA -- 11/10/2021 Big Sky Park on Bend's east side already has a lot to offer. There are sports fields for football, soccer and baseball, a BMX track, a playground and an off-leash dog park. Now, an expansion will improve the parks infrastructure and add amenities for cyclists. We expect mostly events around biking, particularly cyclocross and BMX, Mastro said. Big Sky is already home to competitive BMX racing through the Bend BMX club. Improving the infrastructure creates more opportunities for other events and gatherings as well. |
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~~~ Pon Holdings Agrees To Buy Dorel Sports For $810 Million ~~~ 10/11/2021:- * Dorel Industries has agreed to sell * Dorel Sports to * Pon Holdings for $810 million in cash. Dorel Sports is the parent group of Cannondale, Schwinn, GT and Mongoose. Pon Holdings is the parent of many bike brands, including Cervelo, Santa Cruz, and Gazelle. Pon, a privately held Dutch group with businesses in several sectors, recently acquired the Mikes Bikes retail chain in California. By combining Pon.Bike and Dorel Sports, a leading bicycle company in the world will be created, with a combined revenue of around 2.5 billion euro ($2.9 billion), Pon said in a news release on Monday, October 11th, 2021. ( Pon Bikes ) 10/11/2021:- * Pon Holdings To Acquire Dorel Sports, Creating A World-Leading Bike Company. - Pon Holdings. Pon Holdings Has Acquired US-based Bike Company Dorel Sports. ( * Press Release.PDF ) 10/11/2021:- * Dorel Signs Definitive Agreement To Sell Sports Segment To Pon Holdings For USD $810 Million. - Dorel. 10/11/2021:- * Dorel Signs Agreement To Sell Sports Segment To Pon Holdings for USD $810 Million. - GlobeNewswire. 10/11/2021:- * Pon Agrees To Buy Dorel Sports For $810 Million. - BRAIN - Bicycle Retailer and Industry News. 01/04/2022:- * Dorel Completes Sale Of Dorel Sports To Pon Holdings. - BRAIN. Dorel Industries has completed its sale of Dorel Sports — which includes Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose and other bike brands to Pon Holdings, for $810 million. The planned acquisition was announced in October. We are very pleased to have completed the sale of Dorel Sports to a great company like Pon. said Martin Schwartz, Dorel Industries President and CEO. 01/04/2022:- * Dorel Completes Sale Of Sports Segment To Pon Holdings For US $810 Million. - Dorel. 01/04/2022:- * Dorel Completes Sale Of Sports Segment To Pon Holdings For US $810 Million. - GlobeNewswire. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = October 2021 ~~~)
* Gold Cup Finals NW Columbia Basin BMX, WA. Richland, Washington USA ( ABA-USA BMX ) -- 10/08/2021 Its Monday morning. The day after attending the Gold Cup Finals at Columbia Basin BMX in south eastern Washington. Normally, after driving for hours to get home, you would be okay with your kid wanting to stay home from school. It had been a busy weekend, but it was a successful one, with em pulling off a big win..... Gold Cup Championships NW. - * Photos:- Gold Cup Finals NW. | * Photos:- Gold Cup Northwest Podiums. * Port Of Seattle To Study North SeaTac Park, Pushback From Residents Continues. Seatac, Washington USA -- 10/05/2021 The Port of Seattle owns the land, but SeaTac leases it and is looking at ways to save it for the community. The Port of Seattle is planning to conduct an inventory of 55 acres of forest in North SeaTac Park for the first time this month. The goal is to look at the recreational and environmental impacts of the park. The North SeaTac Park has become a special place for the community with its deep trails, forests and BMX track. Also See YT Video:- * Seatac Residents Fight To Keep Park From Being Converted To Airport Parking Lot. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = September 2021 ~~~)
* BMX Riders Race To State Placings. Sequim, Washington USA -- 09/29/2021 Riders from Lincoln Park BMX celebrate the end of the season after competing on the Washington State series throughout the summer and at the state finals in Spokane in mid-September. Lincoln Park BMX vice president Jason Groves, Tydus Woods (ninth in state at 6 Intermediate), Kristopher Giffin (third at 7 Novice), Brian Belbin (first at 14 Cruiser, fourth at 14 Expert), Jackson Beal (first at 14 Expert, second at 14 Cruiser ), Chase Schweitzer (first at 17-20 Intermediate), Kolby Charles (first at 13 Intermediate), Isaiah Muckley (second at 17-20 Cruiser), Shellie Belbin (second at 46-50 Women Cruiser), Tom Dalgardno (second at 8 Cruiser), Kodiak Adkins (fourth at 14 Intermediate) and track operator/president Sean Coleman. * BMX Pump Park At Wenatchees Lincoln Park Pushed Back To 2022. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 09/24/2021 Construction for a BMX pump park in Lincoln Park will not be completed this fall and will instead be pushed to next summer. The Wenatchee City Council on Thursday rescinded approval for an $181,400 contract with Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for a pump park at Lincoln Park. Councilmember Travis Hornby, whos worked as a project manager for the alliance, recused himself from the vote. Evergreen had committed $10,000 of its own money to the city for the project and planned to use some volunteer labor. After nearly two months of negotiation, the group stated it would not be able to complete the contract as bid. A lot of it was volunteer work and a lot of the volunteers were fighting fires,” Mayor Frank Kuntz told the council. They basically said they didnt think they could make the deadline. Construction was expected to finish by October, but Evergreen proposed moving back construction to next summer. The citys capital projects manager, Charlotte Mitchell, said since the contract included a set schedule, it had to be rescinded once the contractor couldnt meet the deadline. We cannot just allow the contractor to set the contract in this case, Mitchell said. Because then we would have to allow that for every other contractor. We couldnt be seen to be showing favoritism. The pump park work will instead be wrapped up into a larger contract for improvements to the entire park, including a splash pad and soccer/lacrosse field. That larger contract will go out next month and Evergreen, which was the only company to bid on the pump park contract, is expected to bid as a sub. Also This Same News Via KPQ News On 09/29/2021: * Wenatchee Pump Track Pushed Back To 2022. * Moses Lake Kiwanis, Trails Planning Team Hosting Bike Rodeo On Saturday. Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 09/21/2021 The Moses Lake Kiwanis and Moses Lake Trails Planning Team are inviting families to a bike rodeo on Saturday. The free event starts at 9:30 a.m at the Paul Lauzier Athletic Complex on Central Drive. Families are encouraged to bring their bikes and helmets for events and activities, including learning basic skills and safety awareness and obstacle courses. Participants can also learn how to fix a flat tire and complete bike registrations and safety inspections from Moses Lake police. Organizers are also raffling off more than 20 bikes, including a bike lock and air pump. The raffle is at 10:45 a.m. and participants must be present to win. There will be a limited supply of bike helmets given away during the event on a first come, first serve basis. Informational sheets will be available. |
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 * https://www.uci.org - It Looks Nice But Lacks Alot As Lots Of URL Links To The UCI Disciplines, Events, And News Linked Before This Update Are Now 404ed On Other Webistes And Multimedia News Post Sites. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = August 2021 ~~~)
* North SeaTac Parking Lot Proposal Removed From Consideration By Port Of Seattle. Seatac, Washington USA -- 08/25/2021 The Port of Seattle, has removed from consideration the construction of a 1500 space parking lot that would have been built in North SeaTac Park. Westside Seattle was the first to tell you that the proposed parking lot would have displaced well established BMX bike riding trails and disturbed wildlife in the park. * Lincoln Park BMX A Total Of 876 Riders Compete In Weekend Of Qualifiers. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 08/18/2021 State and Gold Cup qualifying races this weekend at the Lincoln Park BMX track attracted a whopping 876 riders Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Fridays double-point races had 202 riders in 46 motos, while Saturdays state qualifier had 347 riders and 75 motos. Sundays Gold Cup qualifier had 327 riders and 71 motos. The state BMX championship is in Spokane on Sept. 19 and the regional Gold Cup Northwest championship is in Richland on Sept. 24. * BMX Racing Lincoln Park Hosts State And Gold Cup Qualifiers. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 08/16/2021 Lincoln Park BMX Track in Port Angeles was the center for BMX racing in Western Washington over the weekend as the park hosted state-qualifying races for the state championships in Spokane next month and Gold Cup qualifiers for a five-state regional championship in Richland in September. * BMX State, Gold Cup Qualifiers This Weekend. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 08/09/2021 Friday through Sunday will be state and gold cup BMX qualifiers at the Lincoln Park BMX Track, the biggest event of the year at the local BMX track. Friday night will be the double-point races with signups and practice between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost is $25 per bike. Saturday will be state qualifier double point races with signups and practice from noon to 1:30 p.m. Cost is again $25 per bike. |
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 * 2020 BMX Olympics Information Tokyo, Japan.  The Tokyo Olympic Games Starts On July 23rd, 2021 And Runs Until August 08th, 2021. ~ The Tokyo Olympic Games BMX Racing Events Are July 29th, 2021 To July 30th, 2021. ~ The Tokyo Olympic Games BMX Freestyle Events July 31st, 2021 To August 01st, 2021. BMX In The Olympic Games, Because You Can Not Get Any Higher Than That ( More ) |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = July 2021 ~~~)
* Wenatchee Skateboarders Push For All-Night Lights At Hale Park. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 07/27/2021 Wagner and other skateboarders attended a city council meeting on July 22 to report back to the council and mayor about the lights. The group presented a video compilation of skaters using the park and keeping it clean. It also included a photo of dozens of needles they had found behind a rock near the edge of the skatepark followed by a slide that said, This is why we need the lights to stay on all night! * Community Frustrated By Proposal To Build Parking Lot Over North SeaTac Park. Seatac, Washington USA -- 07/20/2021 People living in SeaTac are rallying together against a Port of Seattle proposal to turn a popular neighborhood park into an employee parking lot. Less than five miles north of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport sits North SeaTac Park. With its BMX track and deep trails, the park is a neighborhood favorite that attracts visitors from all over South King County. * Wenatchee Extending Skatepark Hours After Community Pushes For Change. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 07/09/2021 Wenatchee will extend Hale Park Skatepark hours to 10 p.m. after calls from the skateboarding community advocating for the change. The Wenatchee City Council voted unanimously Thursday night to extend skate park hours -- and turn on lights until closing -- starting Monday, the soonest city maintenance teams can get to the park. -- The council plans on updating city code to allow the change in the coming weeks. * YouTube Streamed Live Video: Wenatchee Washington USA City Council Proceedings - July 08, 2021. IE Topics:- Hale Park Skatepark Lights, -&- Lincoln Park Renovation BMX Pump Track Park. * Wenatchee BMX Park Coming In 2021. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 07/09/2021 Lincoln Park is getting its newest upgrade in the form of a BMX pump park. The Wenatchee City Council voted unanimously Thursday to award a $181,448 contract to the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance for the project. Construction is expected to start this summer and finish by October, and the parks size will be similar to that of a full-size basketball court. The addition will be the latest in a series of upgrades known as the Lincoln Park Renovation Project, which began in 2015. Construction on future sub-projects, including a splash pad and soccer/lacrosse field, is planned for the spring and summer of 2022. The pump park, which will be in the southwest corner of Lincoln Park, was initially planned as a dirt park. However, the city settled on a paver park to reduce long-term operational costs. The Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, which worked on East Wenatchees pump park, was the only entity that submitted a contract bid after the city sent out solicitations to over 200 companies. The alliance will use some volunteer labor to complete the project and is putting in $10,000 of its own money as a grant to the city. * Lincoln Park Pump-Track Project Approved By Wenatchee Council. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 07/09/2021 The ongoing $3.4 million renovations at Wenatchees Lincoln Park will now include a pump track — offering some fun for bicyclists and other folks on wheels. The Wenatchee City Council approved a $181,000 contract Thursday night with the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to design and build the pump park, much like projects the nonprofit group has overseen in East Wenatchee and Cashmere. City Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Director Dave Erickson says now that its approved, the pump park should be open and ready for use in October. * City Of Wenatchee Plans Pump Track By Fall For Lincoln Park Remodel. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 07/07/2021 The city of Wenatchee has plans for a $3.5 million remodel at Lincoln Park, including the addition of a pump track. According to Kuntz, the goal is to have the pump track built this fall. The pump track will be asphalt and similar to the pump track at the East Wenatchee Park. The park is expected to be funded with a combination of state funds, grants, county dollars and the citys sewer fund. * 13-Year-Old Asking Wenatchee City To Change Skatepark Policies. Wenatchee, Washington USA -- 07/06/2021 Sam Wagner started skating when he was 5 years old. Today, as a 13-year-old attending Pioneer Middle School, its still his favorite thing to do. In fact, hes at Hale Park skatepark nearly every day. Its that love for the sport that motivated him to petition the city to extend the closing time from dusk to 10 p.m. and turn on the lights at the skatepark. The park opened in September 2019, and lights funded by a state grant were installed in 2020. When they werent turned on, Wagner assumed it was because of COVID. And Now, he is questioning why the lights still arent on. ---- Gene`s BMX Quotes:- First Off, Hale Park Is Not A Good Place For The City To Host-Have A Skate Park As It Is A Troubled Area In Wenatchee And Has Been For Years, Even Before The Hale Park Was Add There. That Land-Area Has A Troubled History. - Two:- The City Of Wenatchee Should Turn On The Lights For Safty. If They Do Not, The Kid Shoud Go Over The Citys Head And Ask The Chelan County PUD To Add Lights To The Skate Park As There Is A Power Substation Right Down The Road From There. So Power Should Not Be A Problem In That Area. Just My Thoughts, Geneb. * On The Right Track: Record Number Of Riders Out For Moses Lake BMX At Weekend Races. Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 07/05/2021 Moses Lake BMX hosted a record number of riders for Gold Cup and Washington State Cup series events June 26-27 at the Moses Lake BMX Track. Nearly 330 riders came out Saturday afternoon for the Triple -Point Gold Cup regional qualifying event, giving riders from Washington, Oregon, Montana, Wyoming and Alaska a chance to earn triple points toward the Regional Gold Cup series. |
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Today, Monday, June 14th, 2021 Is Flag Day! In The U.S.A. To Honor The
United States Of America Flag. - Are You Flying Your U.S.A. Flag Today?
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = June 2021 ~~~)
* Lincoln Park BMX Raises Over $6,700. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 06/22/2021 Lincoln Park BMX raised more than $6,700 during its Race for Life Fundraiser on Sunday.Race for Life proceeds support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The total puts the Lincoln Park BMX as the fourth -highest fundraising track in the nation. * Port Angeles City Council Approves Pump Track Contract. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 06/03/2021 Port Angeles is getting a second BMX track this fall. The City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a $656,583 contract with American Ramp Company to install a pump track at Erickson Playfield near Civic Field. A pump track is a series of rollers and banked turns that enable BMX riders to generate momentum by using up and down pumping movements in lieu of pedals. * Port Angeles City Council To Consider Contract For Pump Track. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 06/01/2021 The Port Angeles City Council will consider awarding a $656,583 contract for the installation of a BMX pump track at Erickson Playfield when it meets today. The proposed agreement with American Ramp Co. would pay for the installation of the track this fall. The council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday. |
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Memorial Day - Monday May 31st, 2021, 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 = April 2021 ~~~)
* BMX Season Begins Thursday With Rebuilt Track. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 04/22/2021 Today, a newly refurbished, rebuilt and refreshed BMX track at Lincoln Park in Port Angeles is ready for its fourth season in what is expected to be its first full season since the COVID-19 pandemic hit. The Lincoln Park BMX track has been wildly successful in its previous three years, though last season was a little truncated due to the pandemic. Its not just the only USA BMX track on the North Olympic Peninsula, its one of the premier BMX tracks in western Washington. * Back On Track: Moses Lake BMX Sees Huge Spring Kickoff. Moses Lake, Washington USA -- 04/06/2021 Saturdays kickoff race at 610 Yakima Ave. was five times bigger than anyone expected it to be, said track operator Brandon Holland. Seventy-three riders took to the track, most of whom were from out of town, representing a spectrum of ages and skill levels, Holland said. |
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 * Guest Editorial: Why Cant We Make Bikes In The US?. Boulder, CO USA ( BRAIN ) -- 03/18/2021 OK, so right from the get-go, I will come clean and tell you that I don't have a background in economics, finance, or supply chain/logistics. So, perhaps what I am going to write below will be seen as pie-in-the -sky idealism at best, or total naivete, at worst. I want to know why, aside from the original reason - Americans wanting less expensive goods cant the bike industry find the will to start manufacturing bikes and components in the United States again? ( More ) * Broken Chain: Why Not Build More Factories? Heres Why. Boulder, CO USA ( BRAIN ) -- 03/09/2021 Three years ago, social media feeds filled with colorful, striking images of abandoned share bikes in China, piled into teetering mountains. They shocked the world, or at least inspired use of shocked emojis for a few hours.In the Chinese industry, the share-bike collapse lasted more than one news cycle. It may even help explain why its hard to find bikes in the U.S., which got 88% of its bikes from China last year. After the share -bike debacle, manufacturers are wary of another boom-bust. ( More ) |
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 * ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals April 09th - 11th, 2021 In Redmond, Oregon Cancelled. Quote:- We regret to inform you that the 2021 USA BMX Great Northwest nationals has been cancelled due to Covid restrictions. We are truly heartbroken for our members in the Northwest that were planning to attend this event. The Redmond event has been a staple on the national schedule for many years & we cannot wait to bring the event back in the future. At this time we would like to let everyone know that we are shifting the Lumberjack Nationals that will take place August 27th-29th at Spokane BMX to a 3-day national. We feel this is the best thing to do in order to give another score option for the Northwest riders. We are proud to announce that a national event will still take place during the weekend of April 9th-11th. We are shifting to Gretna BMX Raceway located in Gretna, Louisiana for the 2-day Bayou Classic Nationals. Gretna BMX is an awesome track with a great group of volunteers that will have things dialed for all that attend. We will get the hotels sourced as soon as possible, as well as, the event ad for this National. As always, we appreciate your patience & understanding as we continue to navigate through these strange times. |
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| (~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = February 2021 ~~~)
* Cycling Groups Call For An End To Helmet Laws After A Study Showed Inequity Of Enforcement. Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN )-- 02/23/2021 In the Seattle area, Black people, who make up 8% of the population, received 17% of the tickets. With a new study showing Seattle police have ticketed Black riders not wearing helmets nearly four times the rate as white riders since 2003, multiple advocacy groups are working to decriminalize helmet use in the city and in King County. * Pandemic Fuels Break-Ins And Retailer Cooperation. Portland, Oregon USA ( BRAIN )-- 02/10/2021 Smash-and-grab thefts from bike shops have risen dramatically during the COVID-19 pandemic. But the phenomenon has led shop owners in several markets to start organizing and cooperating to share information. Some also are working more closely with local law enforcement, with mixed results. * Pumptrack Funding Falling Into Place For Construction This Year. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 02/03/2021 As we reported back in October, Port Angeles Parks and Recreation is planning a major new facility at Erickson Playfield called a pumptrack, and theres new progress to report. Think of a pumptrack as a cross between the Lincoln Park BMX track and the skatepark at the playfield. Pumptracks are designed to accommodate almost. |
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01/27/2021 - Observation Note:- Gene`s BMX Facebook ( Profile ) BMX News:- Gene`s BMX Posted: * A Letter To Team USA Athletes From USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland On Preparing For The Tokyo Games. Gene`s BMX Notes:- On January 20th, 2021 I Posted An AP Photo Of The Presidential Inauguration And Everyone Says No Politics In The Sport Of BMX. - I Hope That By Posting This News PR From The USOC Showing The US Flag Via In There Logo Is Not To Political In BMX For Anyone. - If So, To Bad. Live With It. And Good Luck Team USA.  Photo:- Joe Biden Is Sworn In As The 46th President Of The United States By Chief Justice John Roberts As Jill Biden Holds The Bible During The 59th Presidential Inauguration At The U.S. Capitol In Washington DC, On Wednesday, January 20th, 2021, As Their Children Ashley And Hunter Watch. 01/20/2021 - Observation Note:- Gene`s BMX Facebook ( Profile ) BMX News:. Gene`s BMX Posted ( Above Photo ) On The FB Wall In Respect Of The New Leader Of The United States Of America And In Lieu Of Cycling:- BMX. People Replyed Posted In The Comments A Lot Of Foul Language And Saying No Politics In BMX & Un-Friended Gene`s BMX FB After Comment Posts. - Facebook. com Has Removed The Photo Post And Comments. And For The Record, - Like It Or Not, There Is Politics In The Sport Of BMX. -- Every BMX Track In The USA Flys The American Flag And Sings Or Plays The American National Anthem. People Shoud Respect The President As Well. "LOL" At The People That Un-Friended Gene`s BMX As I Get The Last Word Here, Not You. Geneb - Gene`s BMX. |
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* Clallam County Commissioners Approve Lodging Tax Grants Visitors Bureau, ODT, BMX Among Recipients. Port Angeles, Washington USA -- 01/06/2021 $100,000 to the Lincoln Park BMX Association: The Lincoln Park BMX Association will use the $100,000 grant for infrastructure improvements at the outdoor track in west Port Angeles, Johnson said. * Idaho Man To Compete For $100,000 On New TBS Extreme Talent Show Snoop Dogg is A Judge. Boise, Idaho USA -- 01/05/2021 Will Eastern Idahos 28-year-old tricycle trickster go big or go home? Although hes an Idaho native and graduated from Firth High School, Downs relocated to Draper, Utah, and has lived out of a bag” since joining the touring Nitro Circus, according to a 2018 Post Register article. He also rides for Utah-based Fezzari Bicycles. |
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