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    I could have ridden my BMX to Beijing  Aug 24, 2008
    Crash or be crashed: A spill of BMX bikes during Olympic competition ... Crash or be crashed: A spill of BMX bikes during Olympic competition ... Crash or be crashed: A spill of BMX bikes during Olympic competition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)

    Dew Tour Olympics, economy pose hurdles  Aug 21, 2008
    The AST Dew Tour Wendy's Invitational, a four-day action sports spectacle featuring tricks on skateboards, BMX bikes and motorcycles, rolls into the Rose Quarter today confronting a gnarly set of obstacles. A tough economy and the Summer Olympics might keep spectators home, tuned in to more traditional sports. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)

    R.I. native killed in Iraq, family says  Aug 13, 2008
    His mother, Robin, said Ferschke was an energetic and adventurous teenager who liked riding BMX bikes and skiing. They talked often by phone, even while he was in Japan, and he was always giving advice or trying to help his friends and family, she said. (Boston Globe)

    Family feeds Team Solorio's need for speed  Aug 7, 2008
    As a boy, Rob raced BMX bikes before getting into dirt bike racing. Hockey was part of his competitive makeup, too. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)

    Classic bicycle moments on film  Jul 20, 2008
    Five kids in hoodies on BMX bikes out-maneuvering a half-dozen speeding police cars while riding down dirt jumps with an alien attached to the front of one of the bicycles. Now that's a bike movie. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    From online sensation to official release  Jul 16, 2008
    Their Bake Sale EP collects their online tracks - including their signature '88, their ode to BMX bikes, Black Mags and newcomer Jingling, which samples LL Cool J - and a full-length album When Fish Ride Bicycles is due before year's end. Their "hipster-hop" has so far spread virally to a widespread but still relatively small core of progressive listeners. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Nanticoke teen who died in skateboarding accident identified  Jul 14, 2008
    Ironically, Drozdowski wasn t even a skateboarder instead, he rode BMX bikes, Olshefski said. Drozdowski and a bunch of friends saw some skateboarders in the high school parking lot Friday just before 7 p.m., and Drozdowski decided to borrow a board for a stunt, according to Olshefski. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Tracking triggermen in Albany's bullet zone  Jul 4, 2008
    As he drove past clusters of teens on BMX bikes, Ryan, who has a nearly photographic memory for people and details from past investigations, laid out a complex web of crime involving these same kids on previous gun charges, of their relatives he arrested for weapons and drugs in years past, and on long-running feuds and gang-like associations. Yet compared to past gang-bangers and thugs, these criminals are younger, more volatile and more prone to open fire in broad daylight for the slightest... (Albany Times Union)

    Teen Fiction Author: Jeni Mawter  Jun 19, 2008
    Freewheelers Series: BMX Bikes, Friendships and Adventure. Commencing with Unleashed. (Suite101.com)

    Kelso passes panhandling ordinance  Jun 19, 2008
    bluebear wrote on Jun 18, 2008 3:22 PM:" My heart doesn't bleed for the panhandler. The two "boys" (18/19) who stand by the Jiffy Lube in Kelso live at home with grandma in Longview. They aren't homeless or disabled. I see them both riding their BMX bikes through alleys at night like they are Lance *Freaking* Armstrong. People of Cowlitz County don't need to be approached near ATMs or while trying to load kids and grocerys into a car. Thats creepy. Thank you City Council. ". lilsue62 wrote on... (Longview Daily News, WA)

    Crux Director Requests Land From Park Board  Jun 14, 2008
    Plans for the park include a 10,000-square-foot concrete plat, several ramps open for skateboards, rollerblades and BMX bikes, a 12-foot fence around the park and concession area. "The park would be open six, maybe even seven days a week, depending on the demand," said Clayton. (Missourian Publishing, MO)

    Cyclist ramping it up for a record attempt  Jun 8, 2008
    - Kevin Robinson soars high in the air on BMX bikes for a living, though that doesn't mean he isn't afraid of heights. It's December 2006 and Robinson is hanging precariously off his roof, two stories off the ground, trying to hang Christmas lights in a 30-mile-per-hour wind. (Boston Globe)

    Hep cat with nine lives  Jun 7, 2008
    YOU know that Nash Edgerton was an active kid, riding BMX bikes and jumping out of trees with his younger brother around Dural, in north-western Sydney, from his broken noses. The first was from a T-bar at the snow, the second from a cricket ball while fielding in slips, the next from a chlorine bucket lid being used as a frisbee and the fourth from a stray knee during a high dive. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Back to basics v gimmicks  May 31, 2008
    Elsewhere, punters attending the Subway Picnic Rocks festival get to see the Holloways as they munch away on a complimentary 6-inch Subway sub, whereas NASS features acts like Pendulum and the Subways performing alongside grown men on BMX bikes. With all these festivals fighting for your attention, simply being a music event isn't enough. (Guardian Unlimited -- Arts)

    Book Review: Extreme by J A Mawter  May 26, 2008
    the Freewheelers are dismayed to find that the local council has decided to prohibit BMX bikes in the new skatepark scheduled to open the following weekend. Their outrage is increased when a group of local skateboard riders taunt and harass them about it. (Suite101.com)

    BMX flies into Strawberry Festival  May 14, 2008
    Now, he takes his own BMX traveling show, the BMX Bike Show, across the country performing all kinds of aerial tricks on BMX bikes for events. This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the stunts will fly for visitors to the Strawberry Festival as three riders, including star rider Cru Jones from the Mountain Dew Action Sports Tour, will be doing their thing. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)

    Sickler’s will open second bike shop in Clarks Summit  Mar 5, 2008
    The shop will specialize in brands such as Canondale, Giant, Fuji, Look and Haro including road, mountain and BMX bikes. Bikes will range from $150 to $10,000. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)

    Pedaling high-end Fuji bikes  Mar 3, 2008
    which last year had worldwide sales of $50 million, plans to expand beyond its Fuji and SE BMX bikes to offer a lightweight, carbon-fiber bike sold under the brand name Kestrel, a line Advanced Sports acquired in September from a Santa Cruz, Calif. company. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Did the Tropfest judges get it right?  Feb 18, 2008
    There is no "unfortunately" about a 10 year old boy being more interested in his BMX bikes than a silly infatuated girl, this is what he should be interested in. Then that ridiculous scene at the end to imply the girl stealing his gender role with a run on the bike jump he was constructing - well it certainly had all the women in the crowd cheering but not me. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Fresno gets skate appeal  Feb 8, 2008
    Call: (800) 877-3400. com/images01/99/l_6ed86115fe444efb4ca14280c29a3aa7. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    Pulling a 180?  Feb 6, 2008
    Why else would so many violate the rules, whether it be not wearing the required safety gear or riding BMX bikes on the property an infraction that the parks staff believes is the main culprit for the current damages to the equipment. More than 400 citations have been handed out since 2005, costing park-goers between 160 and 300 per ticket, depending on late fees. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Will city continue to roll with the skate park?  Jan 23, 2008
    The park is currently shut down in part because the ramps have been damaged by BMX bikes, which are prohibited from the park, Lodi parks director and superintendent Steve Dutra said ... "Both with trash and BMX bikes and that's where most of the damage for the park has come from.". (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    A place to catch some air  Dec 28, 2007
    25-acre space along North Road is large enough to include a space for both BMX bikes and mountain bikes. Council member Margaret Abe-Koga said she has received e-mail messages from parents who want the park, and that the original cost of $33,000 seemed minimal (the city ended up funding it with $60,000 last fiscal year). (Palo Alto Online, CA)

    No longer a dream  Dec 21, 2007
    The skatepark would be a safe, fun way for skateboarders to practice and improve their skills; the park would be open to skateboards, rollerblades and BMX bikes, he wrote. In February 2004, Tim Ware, representing the Washington Optimist Club, asked the council to consider allocating money for a skatepark. (Washington Daily News, NC)

    Orlando-area 'drifting' drivers burn rubber, but the cops don't mind (with video)  Nov 13, 2007
    Other than cars, drifters are into skateboarding, BMX bikes, extreme sports, video games. They wear Vans tennis shoes, camouflage cargo shorts and knit caps pulled over their ears. (Orlando Sentinel -- Business)

    Russell Brand  Nov 13, 2007
    Once I started hanging out with homeless people in the West End, scoring heroin with them, I realised that there's this secret culture of people going up and down Oxford Street, whistling and yelping to each other in a kind of tropical slang - men on BMX bikes delivering 10 bags of heroin to be purchased with grubby fists full of 50p and 10p and 2p coins; West Indian housewife-type women perambulating past Topshop, cheeks wedged with packets of smack. You don't see this bustling underworld... (Guardian Unlimited)

    Highway 12 victims at a glance  Oct 28, 2007
    After work, he took time to teach the kids how to ride BMX bikes or have tea parties with his twin girls. "He was a really good dad," Sorisio said. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    On a closer look, those new kids on the block resemble the old ones  Oct 13, 2007
    Ricky Swallow makes models of BMX bikes and crash hats. Del Kathryn Barton draws disturbing pictures of girls with teddy bears and birds and deers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    Skaters, parents plead to save borough park at meeting  Oct 7, 2007
    Feie said the numbers of teens riding BMX bikes and skateboards is equal to those who play football, soccer or basketball and have a variety of fields and courts. No action taken. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Slow moves in Bondi aid artist's fast ride to success  Sep 19, 2007
    This week, among the clutter of skateboards, BMX bikes and video equipment at his Darlinghurst studio, he is preparing for his largest solo exhibition. It opens tomorrow at Woolloomooloo's Artspace Galleries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    The call of the cruiser  Sep 6, 2007
    From there, the trend turned to BMX bikes and, eventually, to mountain bikes, which have dominated the market since the late 1980s. By the 1990s, cruisers were a sure sign of being a geek. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Focus on park spaces, new and existing, is vital  Sep 3, 2007
    Major additions are planned at Woodward, Roeding and other parks, including such amenities as a dirt track for BMX bikes, a disc golf course and an equestrian pavilion at Woodward; a universally accessible park on Gettysburg near Polk Avenue; building or improving skate and bike venues at Cary, Kaiser, Melody and Romain parks. The list includes areas at Roeding and Woodward where people may bring their dogs, plus four other dog parks either open or planned around the city. (Fresno Bee)

    More of this story  Aug 23, 2007
    He loved listening to music; riding BMX bikes, motorcycles and quads; and rafting with friends. "He really loved his music," she said. (Lebanon Express, OR)

    Disabled hiker attempts Appalachian Trail  Aug 18, 2007
    "If I wanted to jump out of a tree, if I wanted to ride BMX bikes and go off ramps, they didn't hold me back from anything.". Including the Appalachian Trail, which is 90 percent mental and 10 percent physical, said Laurie Potteiger, a spokewoman for the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. (Concord Monitor)

    The Racing Reporter by Gerald Hodges  Aug 15, 2007
    He soon went from pedaling to accelerating BMX bikes, a trait he first picked up six years prior while riding circles in the backyard of his grandmother's house when he was only four. After bikes came go-karts, street stocks and late models, the latter being the series that set Mayfield's career in motion. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)

    Lack of venues hurt alternative sports sales  Aug 15, 2007
    For the 10-20 crowd, there are skateboards and BMX bikes ... The summer saw sales up for BMX bikes, mountain bikes and skateboards, with parents coming in to buy birthday presents, Parra said. (Nogales International, AZ)

    POSTCARD FROM...  Aug 8, 2007
    Only a few stores in Beijing sell skateboards and BMX bikes, and the punk music scene here is concentrated around a small number of clubs which sometimes have punk concerts. The church plaza where Ma rides is located on one of the most famous thoroughfares in central Beijing, Wangfujing Street. (Time.com)

    Mr. B's moves into new Las Palmillas store  Jul 29, 2007
    That includes new dirt jumping BMX bikes for the kids along with all the safety gear they'll need. The new phone number: 782-MrBs (6727). (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)

    King of the BMX hill  Jul 28, 2007
    Tesar has been riding BMX bikes since 2000 when he was four years old. BMX (an abbreviation for bicycle motocross) is a form of cycling on bikes, generally with 20- and 24-inch wheels. (Huntersville Herald, NC)

    Brook Run now largest skate park in Ga.  Jul 28, 2007
    Bikes: BMX bikes allowed (without pegs) ... Bikes: BMX bikes allowed (without pegs), rollerblades allowed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)

    PG South: South Park's Miller enjoys ride to world championships  Jul 26, 2007
    A former cross country runner and competitive swimmer, Miller originally started racing BMX bikes when she was five. She only got into road cycling to help her cross train for BMX but started enjoying cycling more. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    What's Southern California's top sports venue?  Jul 19, 2007
    So Cal Native wrote on Jul 18, 2007 8:52 AM:" So Cals top sports venue is the US Open of Surfing held in Huntington Beach. This attracts up to 350,000 people to this event. There is so much to do watching surfing, skating, motocycle tricks, BMX bikes and so much more. This event is held from July 20th thru July 29th. Be there or be square! This is the true So Cal venue! ". Get a clue wrote on Jul 18, 2007 11:24 PM:" Del Mar is a great sporting venue; the sport of gambling! ". (North County Times)

     Can you shred? Corvallis to host BMX, board, skate competition  Jul 15, 2007
    There will be roller-blading, skate boarding, BMX bikes and scooter competitions for ages 5 and up, said Deb Curtis, the city s Youth Volunteer Corps program director. This will be the 11th year for the event, which usually draws about 70 participants. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Putnam property may be converted into BMX track  Jul 6, 2007
    Chris Noles of Kanawha City collects and refurbishes BMX bikes, and has been racing for almost 30 years. The market for BMX collectibles has grown in recent years, Chris Noles says. (Charleston Gazette, WV -- News)

    GTA IV: Trailer 2 Impressions  Jul 2, 2007
    The overall vibe of the trailer was more stoic than say the trailers for Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004), which featured gang bangers with Uzis and rocket launchers riding BMX bikes and destroying helicopters, all set to Guns n Roses Welcome To The Jungle. Things Will Be Different conversely featured no guns and a contemplative Philip Glass score. (Monsters and Critics.com)

    The defeat of grit, smoke and clank to easy credit, shopping and showing off  Jun 13, 2007
    Now send us your memories of the 1980s - the decade of Thatcher, yuppies and BMX bikes - using the form below. Name. (BBC News -- UK)

    Trek bike shop owner adds second outlet  May 25, 2007
    -based makes mountain, road, children's, tandem, police and BMX bikes. The company posted $69. (Columbus Business First, OH)

    Style and Current/ Television Yin Yang  May 12, 2007
    As children they trailed fire trucks for miles on their BMX bikes; now the brothers race through the dangerous, dark streets of LA, one hand on the wheel while holding a camera in their lap with the other. There are action shots of helicopters hovering overhead and phalanxes of cops, their guns drawn. (Multichannel News)

    Into those arms no more  May 1, 2007
    It was often a central point to meet and hang out, our BMX bikes lying at the Old Man's base. Later, someone got the bright idea of building a treehouse in the branches. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Three leaders in diversity drive  Apr 27, 2007
    Davis, who has graduated to race in the NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East and West series this year, began racing BMX bikes at 6. His father, Harry, sold his offshore powerboat to help finance his son's career. (USA Today -- Sports)

    Fun times for a good cause  Apr 15, 2007
    The circus has come to Klamath Falls for the past 57 years, bringing various animals, trapeze artists, and all sorts of stunt performers that use anything from stacking chairs to BMX bikes. Deeper purpose. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)

    Readers' Forum March 26, 2007  Mar 27, 2007
    And BMX bikes are not. And scooters are not. (The Daily Universe, UT)

    Teen rides extreme’ wheelchair to fame  Mar 17, 2007
    His friends slap him high fives as they pass on their BMX bikes and skateboards. They call him Wheels. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Proposal would split time for skaters, bikers in Goodyear park  Mar 4, 2007
    But the city doesn't have an agenda to kick out BMX bikes, Barnes said. "Our issue is not whether or not bikes are allowed in there," Barnes said. (AZCentral -- News)

    Greenville thefts reported to police  Feb 17, 2007
    n Two men reported someone broke into their home in the 2600 block of Jefferson Drive on Wednesday, stealing two BMX bikes valued at $4,300. n A woman reported someone stole a 2000 Dodge Dakota from the 4000 block of South Memorial Drive on Tuesday. (The Daily Reflector)

    Do we need an R rating?...  Feb 16, 2007
    Was there honestly a point to having topless female video game characters riding BMX bikes ... "Was there honestly a point to having topless female video game characters riding BMX bikes???" Sales and marketing thought it was a good idea. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    Face of the boy who is the latest gun crime statistic  Feb 9, 2007
    Residents feared a new phenomenon of "cycle-by" shooting - where youngsters on BMX bikes carry guns. Such incidents are becoming increasingly common and teenagers this week spoke of a gang culture in which older men known as "elders" tended to lure teenagers or "their youngers" into gangs, giving them street names or "tags" and supplying them with weapons. (Independent)

    More concrete parks making room for all wheeled enthusiasts  Jan 22, 2007
    The coalition has been lobbying cities to allow BMX bikes in publicly owned skate parks ... What: Goodyear Community Park Phase II includes a highly anticipated skate park where BMX bikes also are allowed. (AZCentral -- News)

    «Full Story»  Jan 18, 2007
    Trek makes mountain, road, children's, tandem, police and BMX bikes. In addition to high-performance bicycles, the company sells gear and clothing. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)

    LoweRiders thriving in new digs  Jan 11, 2007
    "It's something we'd like people to come in and enjoy the bar." When LoweRiders first opened up, they were an action sports store, specializing in skateboarding, snowboarding, in-line skating, and BMX bikes. As they have grown, they have turned into a bike shop as well. (Downingtown Ledger, PA)

    Mourners of slain teen urged to stay calm  Jan 9, 2007
    "His legacy is the message that it is important to be honest, kind and tolerant. Let us honour him with calm in our heads and compassion in our hearts.'' Fears of new violence in Griffith arose late last week, with reports that text messages inciting revenge for Andrew's death were circulating in the community. While no such violence has arisen, many in the community were still grappling with anger, sadness and frustration, said Griffith Mayor Dino Zappacosta, who attended the funeral. Two boys... (The Australian)

    Convicted sex offender sentenced on child porn charges  Dec 10, 2006
    He caught the attention of local police again last July when Pero was found with two boys, ages 9 and 11, riding BMX bikes after their parents reported them missing in the Morin Heights area. The boys were unharmed, but detectives discovered that Pero failed to register as a sex offender with the Police Department even though he admitted to living in at least three different residences throughout the city. (Woonsocket Call, RI)

    BMXers in skate park? City council says no  Oct 19, 2006
    A request to allow BMX bikes in Alexandrias Skate Park was rejected Tuesday night. A request to allow BMX bikes in the Alexandria Skate Park was rejected last Tuesday night ... Christian Thang of Sauk Centre, an adult leader representing the group, presented a petition containing 235 signatures from youth and families throughout the area asking the city to allow BMX bikes in the park. (Echo Press)

    Mall gets Anchor Blue  Oct 13, 2006
    Also scheduled to open in early November is XLR 8, a retailer selling skateboards, BMX bikes and clothing. "It's just a real hip, edgy store, focused on boys and young men," said Diane Slotnick, general manager of The Avenue Viera. (Florida Today)

    Shame on those who steal political signs  Oct 6, 2006
    Aimee wrote on October 05, 2006 8:20 PM:"I have had my signs knocked down and also stolen. Someone stole a "No on G" sign on my front yard a few days ago. 'Course, drunk drivers and kids on BMX bikes also trespass on my lawn...I guess that's what I get for living on a busy street in "liveable, loveable Lodi".". Nancy wrote on October 05, 2006 7:57 PM:"Leonard, even worse, someone stuck a Hitchcock sign in my yard. If I catch that fat guy I saw running down the street I would have given him a... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)

    Refresher course: Volunteers spruce up McManamen Park, Burlington Lake  Oct 3, 2006
    He and his friends used to ride BMX bikes along dirt bike trails that once criss-crossed through the park. He, too, helped make the park. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Hawley Appoints New Council Members  Sep 23, 2006
    Equipment that can used includes skateboards, BMX bikes and the non-motorized scooters. The council also finalized the wording for signs which will be posted in the park. (Honesdale Wayne Independent, PA)

    The Protector **½  Sep 8, 2006
    First Kham takes the wrong taxi and ends up in the midst of a drug deal, where many guys on BMX bikes and roller blades attempt, unsuccessfully of course, to annihilate him. Then it's on through a succession of even larger and fiercer bad guys, as Kham keeps demanding, Where are my elephants. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Group wants dirt tracks at Sand Island  Sep 7, 2006
    JAMM AQUINO / Reid Shimabukuro, middle, president of the Sand Island Off-Highway Vehicle Association, has been instrumental in spearheading the stake of land before the Sand Island bridge to be dedicated for off-road vehicle use, including dirtbikes, ATVs and BMX bikes. Shimabukuro's family are all avid riders, including his daughter Ria, 7, right, and son Duke, 5. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    800 Words: Everybody's Watching YouTube  Sep 3, 2006
    This prairie-fire-of-the-web phenomenon is even more extraordinary when you consider that much of YouTube's video content is not exactly earthshaking cats using the toilet, kids racking themselves on BMX bikes and people making Mentos-and-Diet-Coke fountains in their mouths. YouTube is "America's Funniest Videos" on a global, 24/7 basis. (Los Angeles Times)

    Weed Skatepark uses again discussed  Aug 24, 2006
    Chris Hildebrand of Grindline, the skatepark contractor, said in an e-mail that he skatepark is designed to withstand the extra abuse that BMX bikes represent. but it would be better to keep (them) off the concrete for at least the first 60 days until he concrete achieves the extra hardness it needs to handle the hardened alloy steel of the bike frames. (Mount Shasta News, CA)

    Skate parks left hanging?  Aug 14, 2006
    It's mostly just the little kids," he said. ``I think it should be up to the kids themselves whether they wear helmets. I've never fallen bad enough to make me want to wear one." He said he wears a helmet when he races BMX bikes at the Capeway racetrack in Middleborough because he is more likely to get seriously hurt doing that. It's also a requirement that is enforced. (Boston Globe -- Local)

    New sports bar offers grinders, healthy lungs  Jul 30, 2006
    New brands include KHS mountain bikes and Free Agent BMX bikes. The store is open from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)

    A curfew isn’t a cure-all, but it can be a deterrent against crime  Jul 24, 2006
    Besides the two kids popping wheelies on their BMX bikes farther up the street, she was the only sign of life on Baker Avenue in Collingdale. Doors to houses were shut, and windows were closed. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    AP's Tour de France blog  Jul 22, 2006
    Rickety bikes, mud-coated BMX bikes, grandma bikes with baskets on the front, sleek would-be Tour de France bikes. The Tour is a festival of cycling, not just for the competitors, but the fans too. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)

    Rider hopes to thrill at IFMA event  Jul 20, 2006
    The riders will compete in a ramp-to-ramp format without dirt under the jumps, which will allow BMX bikes to perform on the arena floor. For Alves, a Goldwater High graduate, changing the landing surface - he trains mainly on dirt - won't change the approach. (AZCentral -- Sports)

    Around Middletown: Exchange Students & Summer Sounds Concert  Jul 18, 2006
    He enjoys BMX bikes and watching car racing. He is very excited to try new sports in America like football and baseball. (Middletown Press, CT)

    Shooters on bikes critically wound man  Jul 15, 2006
    Told how the shooters had used BMX bikes to swoop in and shoot from revolvers -- a method similar to that used by suspects to shoot Dohama Thompson, 31, at Perry and Southard streets Wednesday (they got away on BMXs) -- Mrs. Matthews said, "Oh, this is terrible.". She said street crime is awful, but police presence in the neighborhood is next to non-existent. (The Trentonian, NJ)

    13-year-old Piper girl to compete in Motocross championship  Jul 8, 2006
    She asked her dad Mark Fuqua, who raced BMX bikes, if she could race. Initially, he wasn t thrilled. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)

    The flip side: Flight school (PDF)  Jun 30, 2006
    STALLION SPRINGS It's a land where skateboards and BMX bikes are the preferred mode of transport. Where waiting in line for a grilled burger is done on inline skates. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    BMX bikers blamed for new damage at Bass Street Landing  Jun 27, 2006
    Then all of the investment is for naught," he added. The city spent $1.3 million to build the plaza, which opened last year. The raised stage Monday was marred with tire marks leading up the stairs and streaks all over the stained-orange concrete platform. "I think it's that bicycling youth riding BMX bikes, doing tricks, jumping and skidding, which is leaving long, black ugly tire marks on colored concrete that the city spent thousands of dollars to install," Mr. Bowman said. The skidding is... (Quad-Cities Online)

    Skate park demo June 27  Jun 23, 2006
    Skaters who use skateboards, inline skates and bmx bikes will be able to skate/ride on the equipment to "test it out" before the city purchases any equipment for the skate park. The event is open to the public. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)

    XTERRA Games  Jun 15, 2006
    The Action Sports World Tour showcases professional athletes competing in X-Game-type events -- mostly using skateboards and BMX bikes -- for a monetary purse and points toward a world championship. of preparation for the Xterra East Championship. (Richmond Times-Dispatch, VA)

    TRAIN BUFF GOES LOCO  Jun 14, 2006
    And before riding off on their BMX bikes the two men left the locomotive switched off and safely parked. Matthews, of Allendale Road, Rawmarsh, pleaded guilty at Rotherham Magistrates' Court to the rare charge of taking a conveyance without consent. (Sheffield Today, UK)

    Putting on the brakes?  Apr 30, 2006
    Earlier this week, 17 BMX bikes were leaned up to a white van. The cycles were in various states of disrepair, compared to newer models at Pantoja's storefront. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)

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