Archive | August, 2011

Chaos in new urban battleground as violence erupts in North – The Independent

9. August 2011

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Chaos in new urban battleground as violence erupts in North The Independent Boys on fast BMX bikes were acting as spotters to report to the leaders where the police were moving.

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The night that rioters ruled and police lost control of the streets of London – The Independent

9. August 2011

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The night that rioters ruled and police lost control of the streets of London – The Independent

Globe and Mail The night that rioters ruled and police lost control of the streets of London The Independent About 40 passengers fled a double-decker bus as masked attackers – some on BMX bicycles, some as young as 11 – pelted the vehicle with bottles of champagne stolen from a Tesco Metro.

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POLICE COULD USE PLASTIC BULLETS TO CONTAIN VIOLENCE – Daily Mail

9. August 2011

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POLICE COULD USE PLASTIC BULLETS TO CONTAIN VIOLENCE – Daily Mail

Daily Mail POLICE COULD USE PLASTIC BULLETS TO CONTAIN VIOLENCE Daily Mail Masked rioters on BMX bicycles armed with batons attacked a crowded London bus during the evening rush-hour, chasing terrified commuters as they tried to escape.

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UK riots: Could disorder erupt again and threaten the Olympics? – The Guardian

9. August 2011

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UK riots: Could disorder erupt again and threaten the Olympics? – The Guardian

The Guardian UK riots: Could disorder erupt again and threaten the Olympics? The Guardian The showpiece arenas of the Lee valley Olympic Park, which is the main stadium, as well as the velodrome and the aquatics centre, are only a short BMX ride from Hackney's Mare Street, and not much further from Tottenham High Road, in the neighbouring ..

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Latest Leeds planning applications for week ending July 28 – Yorkshire Evening Post

9. August 2011

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Latest Leeds planning applications for week ending July 28 – Yorkshire Evening Post

Yorkshire Evening Post Latest Leeds planning applications for week ending July 28 Yorkshire Evening Post Strategic Design Alliance: installation of skateboard and BMX facility, Swillington Recreation Ground, Wakefield Road. M Jennings: removal of condition (conversion of garage), 4 Cherwell Croft. R Feeney: change of use and alterations, Flat 3, ...

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New BMX Centre: Words And Pictures – Manchester Confidential

9. August 2011

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New BMX Centre: Words And Pictures – Manchester Confidential

BBC News New BMX Centre: Words And Pictures Manchester Confidential The new £24m facility, based at the National Cycling Centre in Eastlands, will host major BMX events and the country's top riders will be training there ahead of the 2012 Olympics.

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Plans for extreme sports warehouse – Essex County Standard

8. August 2011

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Plans for extreme sports warehouse Essex County Standard Robert and Jody Luckman have submitted plans for a sports park to Colchester Council for BMX riders, scooters and skateboarders. If it gets the thumbas-up, half pipes, foam pits, ramps and rails will be installed at a warehouse at Moorside Business ... and more

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Two wheels are definitely better than none! – The Paisley Daily Express

8. August 2011

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Two wheels are definitely better than none! The Paisley Daily Express His gran, Philomena, appealed for readers to help track down the BMX machine. And just a few hours after their story appeared in our paper, the police managed to trace the whereabouts of the bicycle – and the youngster was soon reunited with his pride ...

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BMX: Royston top after Summer Series – British Cycling

8. August 2011

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BMX : Royston top after Summer Series British Cycling BMX Racers from the Royston Rockets BMX Racing Club made the trip to Norwich eighth round of the summer series and with 16 riders chasing points for their own and the club's rankings the Rockets still hold the lead in the regional club rankings. ...

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Early triumph for the Olympics as London test events sell out – Evening Standard

8. August 2011

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Early triumph for the Olympics as London test events sell out – Evening Standard

Evening Standard Early triumph for the Olympics as London test events sell out Evening Standard All tickets have been snapped up for international trials of beach volleyball at Horse Guards Parade and basketball and BMX racing in the Olympic Park as spectators rush to catch a first glimpse of the venues and potential medal winners. ... and more

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