Hero paratrooper mourned, remembered in Plymouth Nov 21, 2009
Denise Sherman said her son was fearless, picking up a lobster at the age of 2 and mastering BMX bikes despite a nasty spill. God has taken my precious child from me and left me one to come, she said, referring to her yet-to-be-born granddaughter. (Boston Globe)
Wait's over; let's skate Nov 14, 2009
BMX bikes raced around the curves and jumped off ledges. It s rad, said Justin Robbins, 17, who got a pass to leave class early at Kelso High School so he could attend the dedication. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Daytona Beach ready to open skate park Saturday Nov 5, 2009
Also, BMX bikes must be equipped with park pegs and riders must wear certified bike helmets, they said. All minors who want to use the facility need to get a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Harwinton And Burlington Close Their Schools As Flu Spreads Oct 31, 2009
There, in the parking lot of the Burlington Commons between the CVS pharmacy and the liquor store, Aaron Steinberg and five of his friends from Lewis S. Mills High School were listening to rapper Lupe Fiasco blaring from their iPod speakers and pulling wheelies and 360-degree turns on their BMX bikes. Burlington, like two other towns in Connecticut, was forced to close its schools this week because up to one-third of its students were sick with the flu, and Steinberg's bike meet with his friends... (FOX61, CT)
Man takes on cancer with BMX Oct 26, 2009
" Mr. Capell, 53, was lured into the sport while investigating BMX bikes as possible Christmas presents for his adopted sons Kyle, 10, and Asa, 9. "I started doing some Internet research and found out there was an Augusta BMX association and a track here," he said. "I contacted them to see if they could give me some advice. " That conversation led to an invitation to the group's track near Lake Olmstead to see a race. "One thing led to another and they (area BMX racers) said, 'Old guys like you... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Swine flu can leave a young victim fighting for life Oct 18, 2009
They rode BMX bikes, watched football, played on the computer and hung out late into the night. His mom doesn't know where he picked up the H1N1 virus. (AZCentral -- News)
Longview council workshop to address lake swimming, tree management Oct 2, 2009
us citizen wrote on Oct 1, 2009 8:03 AM:" tweeker's need a place to go swim and have some fun.I can see it now bmx bikes and garbage all over the lake banks.tweeker's sitting around scantly clad picking at there itchy parts.a day of fun in the sun in longview. ". CRfisherman wrote on Oct 1, 2009 12:19 PM:" Gross...why would you want to swim in that lake? Sure, it's better than it used to be, but still....gross. ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Retracing final steps Sep 22, 2009
These and other vivid details about Bailey's final moments emerged even as police are working an investigation based on sketchy information provided by two witnesses: Two young men pedaled away quickly on BMX bikes, apparently without robbing Bailey as he lay fatally wounded on the sidewalk near the corner of South Lake Avenue and Yates Street at about 11:20 p.m.. "With the brevity and the violence, this one concerns me more, although they all concern me," said Chief James Tuffey. (Albany Times Union)
Public Safety Log Aug 20, 2009
In addition, two freestyle BMX bikes were stolen. It is unclear if the events are related. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Public record (10) Jul 23, 2009
12:10 a.m. A resident in the 800 block of Manor Way reported that two people on BMX bikes were trying to get into his vehicle. They scratched the paint but did not get in. (Lebanon Express, OR)
‘Old guys’ hit the trail Jul 22, 2009
BMX bikes, which became popular for racing in the late 1970s, are built tough for stunts and tricks. Frame and wheel sizes vary, but they re generally sized to perfectly fit a kid of 10 or 12. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
* The Bike God of Asia Jul 18, 2009
Schools banned bicycles that resembled BMX bikes. Cyclists in groups of 10 or more were pulled over and had their tires deflated by the police, though Liao says the agile bikers were difficult to catch. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Continue reading Jul 2, 2009
At age 11, living in Orange County, he surfed, rode BMX bikes and skateboarded because it was fast, fun and "the chicks dug it," he said. His faith ebbed after the divorce -- he'd committed his life to Christ as a young child, but he got angry with his parents and God when his family blew apart. (Kingsburg Recorder, CA)
Serial number key to reclaiming a stolen bike Jun 4, 2009
A few weeks ago, McKnight's 10-year-old and 13-year-old sons found their prized BMX bikes had been stolen from the family's closed garage in Morningside. They called police, but McKnight said he didn't think anyone in the family had recorded the bikes' serial numbers. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Local motocross riders ready to fly high at Hangtown Classic (4) May 28, 2009
He started racing BMX bikes. Mammoth Lakes is his favorite track. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
New 80s Fashions for Kids - 2009 Style May 19, 2009
The era that brought us yuppies and BMX bikes is back, but this time it will be more stylish, especially for kids. TheKidsWindow. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Skate Park demo in Alva Saturday May 15, 2009
Riders must bring their own skateboards, inline skates or BMX bikes. Helmets are required in order to ride. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Hampton trio make TV ad that's 'in the glove, kid' May 3, 2009
"This nomination is well-deserved for Jimmy and his many talents," said Mike, who has been causing trouble with Dunn for more than 25 years, going back to their teen years surfing at Plaice Cove in Hampton, riding BMX bikes and having fun. For those who haven't seen the commercial, it is, more than a year later, still being broadcast. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Recession pushes NASCAR racer into owner Mar 21, 2009
On everything from BMX bikes and Bandolero cars to Legends and Late Models, Davis has steadily moved up the ranks of competitive racing. Marc Davis, left, talks strategy with crew chief Billy Venturini in Concord, North Carolina. (CNN -- US)
Cold and dark Mar 18, 2009
Commuters also have had occasion to observe a few middle schoolers as they ride their BMX bikes through the early dawn. More power to all those intrepid youngsters on their way to class. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
SAN MARCOS: BMX riders asking for time at skatepark Feb 27, 2009
"But as we researched it more, we found that usually BMX bikes are better off having a separate dirt course that might have more jumps and a bit more space, because BMX usually does require more space," he said ... "(BMX bikes) tend to have pegs on them that tend to mar the surface, especially the concrete which we've got out there," he said. (North County Times)
