skatepark news...

So with the time off x-mas and so, here is some skatepark updates:

newpact:
they have found a new building and started building from zero.
according true the info, using frank's topramps "unique" construction technique
in short, the ramps will again be build without 2x4's and will move when you ride them...

forward:
skatepark is open, and according to pictures looks good.
as for what i've heard, it's plastic pegs only, but i don't mind that.

zumiez:
racebikes only.

oostende:
is finaly being build!
so far the good news i'm afraid.
it's being build by olivier construct from izegem!!!
they do build very nice roads and bridges.
it's going to prefab, and the old bad plan is now changed in a lite version of that plan.
so good job oostende on spending lot's of €'s on a 70's style snakerun.
next time use a skatepark builder.

remember the picture contest?

well...
We won!
yep, 5th place in the main competition, and thats good for 500€ (=$730),
and the picture is going to be published what is even better.
the plan is to go to the decathlon superstore here and buy 500€ inner tubes!
then everyone who ever brakes one at one of our contests will get a new one for free.
this should last us a few years.
beside it, it will be cool to just go order so many tubes.

barcelona

i'll be in barca from feb 20 till feb 23.

if you want to come let me know.

ryanair is having a sale:

tickets are 50€ for a return from charleroi to girona

this includes all taxes and visa costs, and 1 bag of 15 kg (to put you bike in, just don't tell them)

if you want to take your bike like it is, straight to the plane, it will cost you 100€ including everything (20€ ticket, + 40€ each way for your bike)

still very cheap.

ps: notice the star on the top of your screen next to Crank?

you have no idea how proud i am that i got it their.

took me 6 months to figure that one out.

yes, i'm still a nerd.

Back online

We are back online.

i've got my own server again, so fuck you telenet.

and a fast news:

mike and me got an invite in the town theater to go to the price ceremony of the picture contest.

things are looking good!!!

freestyle skatepark.

here is some great news, after newpact burning down, we are finaly getting a new proper skatepark in belgium.
it's called forward freestyle, and it's run by bladers, but's is bmx and skate friendly.
it's opening end of december, and it's going to be great, check these plans:


http://www.forwardfreestyle.com/

picture contest

the city crank bmx is based in (kortrijk) had a picture contest with a sport theme, and i've send in this : http://www.kortrijk.be/files/kortrijk/Foto_albums/Sportdienst40_fotowedstrijd/14.jpg
the picture i took is of mike doing a condor, and it got selected in the final 40, and is now in a show in city hall.
now i need your help to vote for it. best 10 get a price, with the winner getting 2000€ towards his sportclub.so basicly, if i win, i'll use it buy wood and build a new skateramp for the city.
you can vote here:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Zn7BxfWjX_2bRHJMq_2bIfdY7w_3d_3d
choose picture 14
then select "nee"(="no", unless you want to win a free sauna visit, then select "ja")
then enter your valid email adres.
thats it.
bmx will thank you.

so the jam is over, in the end i was happy with the result and all was good, but i have to say i was worried when it was 1h30 and NO ONE was there.
by 4h in the afternoon it was crouded, but let this be a lesson to you guys, YES, it get's dark after 5h30 in november :)

anyone who didn't make it, but still want's to inscrive for the insurance (everyone should do this!!!) mail me.
it's 22,5€ for a year of worried free bmx'ing.
pictures soon on:
http://www.bmx-ers.com