Archive | June, 2011

DORCHESTER: Skatejam reaches new heights – View Online

30. June 2011

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DORCHESTER: Skatejam reaches new heights – View Online

View Online DORCHESTER: Skatejam reaches new heights View Online Skateboards, BMX bikes, scooters and inline skates all took to the ramps to provide at times breathtaking feats as riders launched themselves into mid-air to provide onlookers with an incredible display of tricks and somersaults. ... and more

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Appeal for businesses to support skate park event – Bucks Free Press

30. June 2011

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Appeal for businesses to support skate park event Bucks Free Press Having been approached last week by Henry Mote, a 14-year-old BMX rider who put forward four possible sites for a skate park, council bosses pledged to explore the idea (see link below). In the first week of August a series of mobile skate ramps will ...

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Premiers stage prestigious event – Redditch Standard

30. June 2011

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Premiers stage prestigious event – Redditch Standard

Redditch Standard Premiers stage prestigious event Redditch Standard REDDITCH Premiers BMX Club played host to some of the UK's top BMX racers on Sunday during round seven of the Midland BMX Series. The event doubled up as an Inter-Regional race with riders from all over the West and East Midlands and East Anglia ...

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Crimebeat: Terrifying late-night hold-up – Wishaw Press

30. June 2011

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Crimebeat: Terrifying late-night hold-up Wishaw Press The victim saw a third person with the two who robbed him and they all cycled away on BMX bikes in the direction of Branchal Road. Contact Wishaw Police on (01698) 202600 if you have any information. A THIEF was disturbed trying to break into a garage ...

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Skatepark fundraising bid begins – www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk

29. June 2011

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Skatepark fundraising bid begins www.thisissurreytoday.co.uk ENTHUSIASTIC BMX -ers and skate-boarders are fundraising in earnest for their new proposed skate ramp. The project will cost £35000 and see a skate park erected in Bletchingley's Grange Meadow, just off the High Street

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Gala marks its hat-trick – Derbyshire Times

29. June 2011

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Gala marks its hat-trick Derbyshire Times This year's gala included circus entertainment, a bungee run, a gladiator challenge, Extreme Wheels' bmx and skateboard fun, a medieval camp and performances from Bolsover Drama Group, Nottingham School of Samba and others. Ms Simpson added: “The galas ...

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PICTURE SPECIAL: Cycle Elmbridge – Elmbridge Today

29. June 2011

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PICTURE SPECIAL: Cycle Elmbridge Elmbridge Today The former group jumped over obstacles, while the latter put on a BMX show with riders performing 10ft jumps, twists, 360 degree air spins and stunts. Those needing refreshment after all of that were able to take advantage of Elmbridge Borough ...

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Olympic countdown under way for area’s best athletes – Houston Chronicle

29. June 2011

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Olympic countdown under way for area’s best athletes – Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle Olympic countdown under way for area's best athletes Houston Chronicle BMX cyclist Kyle Bennett, a three-time world champion who suffered a dislocated shoulder in the prelims at Beijing, is preparing for the July 27-31 world championships in Copenhagen. Bennett, 31, nine months ago suffered a punctured lung, three broken ...

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Youngsters impress at Dorchester Skate Jam – Dorset Echo

28. June 2011

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Youngsters impress at Dorchester Skate Jam Dorset Echo As well as high-flying BMX and skateboard stunts in the skatepark, there was plenty going on in the surrounding area to keep youngsters busy. Mrs Scott said: “All of the additional events we had going on were really popular, we had a Parkour team ...

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Olympic update – Galloway Today

28. June 2011

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Olympic update – Galloway Today

Telegraph.co.uk Olympic update Galloway Today There will also be white-water rafting facilities, a velodrome and a BMX park. In the Olympic village there will be two dining halls that serve food 24 hours a day seating up to 5000 people. “This is going to be the largest public park ever created in ..

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