Raleigh's latest Shooting Star Nov 20, 2008
"He got hurt on BMX bikes, tore up his knee on a skateboard," she said. "This [shooting] is the safest thing he's ever done."Tilley considers his next "big meet" to be the world championships in 2011 in Greece. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Retracing the last steps of 'Bailey' Oct 24, 2008
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)
Playing in the Dirt Oct 21, 2008
He said a buddy got him interested in racing BMX bikes. My friend, Cole Sumner, is from Grover Beach. (Santa Maria Times)
Types of Mountain Bikes Sep 17, 2008
Unlike BMX bikes, dirt jump bikes have front suspension. They are best suited for serious dirt jumpers who already have another mountain bike or who just intend to dirt jump. (Suite101.com)
It’s Friday: Biking according to Dave Sep 13, 2008
In 1982 when his son began to race BMX bikes, Dave opened the Eagle Eyrie Bike Shop where he build and worked on his son s racing bikes. From that start, Dave moved to his Ashmun Street shop, Pro Sports, which will celebrate it s 20 anniversary next April. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
Bike thefts spike in area Sep 12, 2008
Two kids BMX bikes from a residence on Main Street in Wheeler. The bikes, valued at 100 each, were not locked. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
