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* UCI BMX Racing World Championships July 16th - 25th, 2026 Brisbane, Australia.

* YouTube Videos Playlist:- 2026 UCI BMX Racing World Championships Brisbane, Australia.

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* UCI BMX Racing World Cup Rounds 03 & 04 June 13th & 14th, 2026 Papendal, Netherlands.

06-14-2026: * UCI BMX Racing World Cup Sarrians, France Round 04 Race Hub.
06-13-2026: * UCI BMX Racing World Cup Sarrians, France Round 03 Race Hub.
06-00-2026: * UCI BMX Racing World Cup Papendal, Netherlands Competition Information Webpage.
06-00-2026: * Note: - This Is A BMX Racing Olympic Ranking Points Event For The * 2028 LA Olympics.

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* UCI BMX Racing World Cup Rounds 01 & 02 June 06th & 07th, 2026 Sarrians, France.....

06-07-2026: * UCI BMX Racing World Cup Sarrians, France Round 02 Race Hub.
06-06-2026: * UCI BMX Racing World Cup Sarrians, France Round 01 Race Hub.
06-00-2026: * UCI BMX Racing World Cup Sarrians, France Competition Information Webpage.
06-00-2026: * Note: - This Is A BMX Racing Olympic Ranking Points Event For The * 2028 LA Olympics.

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Memorial Day - Monday, May 25th, 2026, 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 2026 ~~~)

* Portlands Firsthand Framebuilding Buys Paragon Machine Works.
Portland, Oregon USA ( BRAIN ) -- 05/21/2026
Firsthand Framebuilding, a Portland framebuilding supply and education company,
has purchased the assets of Paragon Machine Works. Firsthand is buying the Paragon
brand name, trademarks, designs, tooling, and remaining inventory, Firsthand founder
Chris Blandford told BRAIN this week. Paragon has long supplied framebuilders with
a wide variety of parts, from cable guides to dropouts, brake bridges and more.

* Joe Albi BMX Track Rebuild Starts As Pit Closes For Five Days.
Spokane, Washington USA ( KHQ 6 News ) -- 05/15/2026
The BMX track at Joe Albi Stadium is set for a rebuild starting Friday night,
with the pit closing as crews began work on a new layout. Organizers said the
project included adding fresh dirt, improved obstacles and a brand new track.
Organizers are also reporteldy looking for volunteers to help with the project
over the next five days.

* Lincoln Park BMX Open House.
Port Angeles, Washington USA ( Peninsula Daily News ) -- 05/11/2026
BMX open house For children and parents who are brand new to BMX, the Lincoln Park
BMX track is holding a free beginners-only open house May 27 to give newcomers a fun,
zero-pressure environment to try out the sport. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

* Mountain Bike Suspension Innovator Mert Lawwill Passes Away At Age 85.
Boise, Idaho USA ( BRAIN ) -- 05/11/2026
Mountain Bike and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mert Lawwill, an innovator of modern
bicycle suspension design with the four-bar system, passed away recently. He was 85.
Lawwill appeared in the 1971 Oscar-nominated motorcycle documentary On Any Sunday.
Lawwill helped develop one of the first production mountain bikes, the Pro Cruiser,
in 1977. His four-bar suspension design was adopted by leading brands including Yeti
Cycles and Schwinn. Lawwill also developed the Leader, a link suspension bicycle fork.

* REI Net Sales Slightly Increase In 2025 Union Representing 11 Stores.
Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 05/04/2026
REI Co-op announced Monday that net sales for 2025 increased slightly year-over-year,
same day the union representing 11 stores said its workers voted to boycott the chains
biggest sale of the year that begins May 15 after contract negotiations ended last week.

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Happy Apple Blossom Wenatchee Washington USA April 23rd - May 03rd, 2026
Festival Events & Information * www.appleblossom.org Please Be Safe Everyone.

05/02/2026 - * YouTube Live Video:- Apple Blossom Festival:- Grand Parade 2026.
05/01/2026 - * YouTube Live Video:- Apple Blossom Festival:- Classy Chassis Parade 2026.
04/25/2026 - * YouTube Live Video:- Apple Blossom Festival:- Youth Parade 2026.

* https://www.tourdebloom.com = Tour de Bloom May 14th-19th, 2026 Information Website.
The Tour de Bloom is a cycling stage race that takes place the May 14th thru May 19th, 2026
in and around the Wenatchee Valley. Professional and amateur racers converge in our valley
for an EPIC weekend of racing. - All races are open to spectators and we invite you to join in.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = April 2026 ~~~)

* Bellingham Skate Park Provides Challenges And Community For Locals.
Bellingham, Washington USA ( Cascadia Daily News ) -- 04/28/2026
The skate park provides bowls, ramps, rails and steep drops for experienced riders.
Bellingham Skate Park has a laid-back, community-centered atmosphere full of skate
boarders, BMX enthusiasts, roller skaters, scooters and others. This park provides a
small, local character feel with its welcoming environment from friendly riders and
graffiti scattered throughout the concrete surface.

* 14th Annual Spokane Bike Swap Kicks Off Tomorrow.
Spokane, Washington USA ( Fox 28 News ) -- 04/17/2026
The Spokane Bike Swap will make its return for the 14th year in a row, with bikes,
activities for kids and booths run by community organizations. Bike Swap Chair LeAnn
Yamamoto said the event is meant to provide a space for people to come together over
a shared interest. Giving back is also part of the mission for Spokane BMX, which
will have a booth at the event. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.

* BMX Racing: GoFundMe Campaign Set Up For Lincoln Park Tracks Coach Tommy.
Port Angeles, Washington USA ( Peninsula Daily News ) -- 04/10/2026
The Lincoln Park BMX Track family is reaching out to support and assist one of their own,
Coach Tommy, seriously injured recently in a bike accident. Tommy Schroeder, aka Coach
Tommy, is a dedicated volunteer and the reason the Port Angeles-based nonprofit BMX race
team Send It Racing exists. Schroeder has volunteered countless hours building, maintaining
the track, coaching riders and leading by example by always riding alongside them.

* Moses Lake BMX Ready For Another Successful Season.
Moses Lake, Washington USA ( Columbia Basin Herald ) -- 04/09/2026
As the spring weather rolls in, outdoor sports like BMX are kicking off their new seasons.
For the Moses Lake BMX track, they are eager to build off the momentum of a successful
2025, President Jeff Niehenke said. We are picking up where we left off last year. A lot of
momentum (coming) into the spring, Niehenke said. From track renovations to new riders
leagues, the Moses Lake BMX track has a lot planned this year. -- In April, the track will
undergo several upgrades. The track has also started its new riders league.

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Information & News:
* ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals April 10th - 12th, 2026 Redmond, Oregon USA.

* Results:- 2026 ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals In Redmond, Oregon USA.
* Photos:- 2026 ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals In Redmond, Oregon USA.

04-12-2026: *

* YouTube Video Feed: - 2026 ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals Day 03.

04-11-2026: *

* YouTube Video Feed: - 2026 ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals Day 02.

04-10-2026: *

* YouTube Video Feed: - 2026 ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest Nationals Day 01.

* YouTube Videos Playlist:- ABA-USA BMX Great Northwest -&- Gem State -&- Lumberjack Nationals + History.

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* The Week In Sanctions: Mengesha Punished For Doping Document Fraud:
04/12/2026:- Inside The Games:- Quote:- Russian BMX cycling champion Egor Yurevich Toyanov
was suspended for using meldonium. -- The Russian agency also announced a three-year ban for 27
year-old Russian BMX national champion Egor Yurevich Toyanov, after meldonium was found in
his anti-doping test. The ban will keep him out of official competition until September 2028.

Toyanov declared his innocence on social media, suggesting possible accidental contamination.
I did not knowingly consume this substance and cannot explain how it entered my system. I suspect
it may have come from a dietary supplement, given the suspiciously low concentration detected
in the sample, he said. Meldonium artificially increases physical endurance, accelerates muscle
recovery under hypoxic or maximal exertion conditions, and enhances athletic performance. It
was banned several years ago. Although meldonium is available on the market, it is prohibited
in elite sport due to its performance-enhancing effects. ( * More )

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = March 2026 ~~~)

* Man Scaled 200-Foot Wenatchee Bridge To Tie BMX Bicycle To American Flag.
Wenatchee, Washington USA ( Source One News ) -- 03/24/2026
An adult male climbed to the top of the Senator George Sellar Bridge on Tuesday
afternoon, carrying a bicycle with him before tying it to the structures large American
flag and descending in rainy conditions, according to authorities. The incident began
at approximately 1:26 p.m., prompting a response from local law enforcement and
transportation officials. The man reportedly scaled the bridge by walking up its outer
frame while holding the bicycle, reaching the top where the flag is mounted.
Also: * YouTube News Video:- Climber Scales Sellar Bridge, Ties Bike To U.S. Flag.

* REI To Cut Wages For New Employees Reduce Benefits For All.
Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 03/13/2026
REI Co-op announced in an email to employees that it will reduce starting pay for
employees at retail stores, distribution centers, and its headquarters beginning
July 1 and reduce benefits for all current employees.

* Life EV Completes Purchase Of Rad Power Bikes.
Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 03/06/2026
Life Electric Vehicles completed the court-approved acquisition of Rad Power
Bikes, the Florida-based e-mobility company said Thursday. Based in Deerfield
Beach, Life EV agreed in December to acquire Rad Powers assets for $13,276,102
in cash, and after accounting for liabilities, the total purchase price was $14,926,706.
It will continue retail operations under the Rad Power Bikes brand in the U.S..

* REI Co-op Welcomes Kim Waldmann As Chief Commercial Officer.
Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 03/04/2026
Specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op today announced Kim Waldmann has joined
the company as new chief commercial officer, effective March 9, 2026. In this role,
Waldmann will unite key elements of REIs commercial ecosystem across stores,
e-commerce and operations to strengthen how the co-op shows up for its member-
owners and customers. Were thrilled to welcome Kim to the co-op.

* CrankTank Offers New Tool To Optimize AI Presence.
Ketchum, Idaho USA ( BRAIN ) -- 03/02/2026
Ten years ago, about the time Scott Montgomery was co-founding the CrankTank
industry marketing company, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) was still all the rage.
Brands, e-commerce sites and online publishers researched key words and spread them
out over their marketing copy in hopes that Google would rank their site high in its results.
Now, increasingly, and rather quickly, online consumers (and consumers who research
online before buying at a brick-and-mortar store) are doing their research via AI chatbots
like ChatGPT Shopping, Google AI Mode, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot.

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = February 2026 ~~~)

* BMX Phenom Lazer Gears Up For International Competition In Australia.
Kennewick, Washington USA ( NBC Right Now News ) -- 02/27/2026
Lazer, a 14-year-old BMX enthusiast, has been making waves in the racing community
with his impressive skills and dedication. The upcoming races in Brisbane this July are
crucial for Lazer. He remains focused, practicing 40hs a week while balancing school.
He shared his philosophy: If you want to do it, really push yourself and do the things
that you dont want to do every single day. Its about trying to get the best that you can.
But if you dont have fun, theres no point in it. Lazer has sights set On 2032 Olympics.

* Kennewick Teen BMX Racer Selected For Team USA World Championships.
Kennewick, Washington USA ( Apple Valley News ) -- 02/23/2026
14-year-old Lazer Ruud from Kennewick will represent Team USA at the BMX World
Championships in Brisbane, Australia from July 16-25. Ruud qualified for both the class
and cruiser divisions at the Sunshine State Nationals in Cape Coral, Florida in January.
The young racer has been competing for four years and trains up to 40 hours per week,
focusing on both physical fitness and mental preparation. Also: * YouTube News Video.

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* Several Bike Companies Among Thousands Of Companies Suing To Collect Tariff Rebates.
Boulder, Colorado USA ( BRAIN ) -- 02/23/2026
Several major bikes brands are among the thousands of U.S. companies, including major
corporations like Costco, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, and Toyota, that are suing
the U.S. government to get in line to recover tariffs paid under the International Emergency
Economic Powers Act. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the it was illegal for the
Trump administration to use the IEEPA law to levy tariffs. ( * More )

02/22/2026: * Guest Editorial By Pat Cunnane: The Cost Of Chaos And The Case For Tariff Restitution.
02/20/2026: * Following Supreme Court Decision PeopleForBikes Focuses On Averting Aluminum And Steel Tariffs.
02/20/2026: * Industry Praises SUPCOs Tariff Decision But Expects No Immediate Relief.

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	* Watch A Movie On This YouTube Playlist Page. - Full Free Movies With A BMX Bicycle In Them.

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	* Cam Wood Re-Ups With Mongoose After A Milestone Season. Madison, Wisconsin USA ( Mongoose Bicycles ) -- 02/10/2026 Were stoked to announce that BMX race pro Cam Wood is back with Mongoose for another year, and after a landmark season, The Cowboy is ready to chase even bigger moments in 2026. Cam has proven he can deliver the top levels of BMX racing,

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(~~~ News From In The Pacific Northwest = January 2026 ~~~)

* Amazon And UL Sue Chinese E-Bike Makers Over False UL Certification.
Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 01/28/2026
Amazon and UL are suing five e-bike and e-scooter companies, alleging they improperly
labeled products with UL trademarks. The retailer and the testing company filed suit
Jan. 23 against three Chinese companies, one Hong Kong-based company and 1 individual
in the counterfeit case. The suit also lists between one and 10 unnamed defendants.

* Life Electric Vehicles Set To Acquire Rad Power Bikes For $13.2 Million.
Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 01/27/2026
Life Electric Vehicles Holdings Inc. is expected to acquire Rad Power Bikes assets
for $13.2 million, outbidding four other companies during an auction for the e-bike
brand that declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month.

* BMX National Event To Headline Grants Pass Tourism Meeting.
Grants Pass, Oregon USA ( KDRV 12 ) -- 01/27/2026
The agenda includes a public comment period, approval of previous meeting minutes,
and several work session items. Highlights include discussions on the upcoming BMX
national event and a presentation on outdoor recreation goals. The Tourism Advisory
Committee is set to convene for its regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

* Rad Power Bikes Closing Two Company Stores.
Seattle, Washington USA ( BRAIN ) -- 01/09/2026
Rad Power Bikes is closing two of its RadRetail company stores today - in
St. Petersburg, Florida, and Vancouver, British Columbia - as its bankruptcy
proceedings continue. Seven company stores remain: Seattle; Berkeley, California;
Huntington Beach, California; Santa Barbara, California, San Diego; Denver; and
Salt Lake City. Last month, Rad Power filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

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