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Lift it up dirt jam now 24th of April due to bad weather

Posted by Rhys Kember + March 05, 2010 03:09pm [Updated]

Lift it up! will be a massive day in Hervey Bay because there has never been a bmx event with jumps this big or as smooth as the one's in this comp.
On the day there will be loads of entertainment with jumping castles, water slides, music, DJ, and of course the Lift it up bmx dirt jam comp followed by baysides 'C4' youth night (6:30pm-8:30pm)with even more entertainment.

FOOD! I'm glad you asked... there will stacks of food all over the joint, BBQ's, drinks, ice creams, coffee, chips and all those goodies.

RIDERS: From 2:30 til 3:30 it is free to ride just sign your waver and have some fun then at 4pm the comp will start.
Registrations are on the day and will cost $10
there will be only 2 cadagries AM's & Pro's

PRIZES: There is loads of free giveaways to the crowd and riders but for the competitors we have:-
Sunday 2nd wave frame (ian signature), Proper proclaimer frame, cranks, hubs, bars, stems, chain wheels, pedals, you name it we have it plus
CASH prizes! there is over $3000 worth of cash and prizes to be won.

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LIFT IT UP DIRT JAM

Posted by Guest Rhys Kember + February 25, 2010 12:53pm

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2010 Joondalup Festival

Posted by Clint Sibbald + February 16, 2010 09:14am [Updated]

The 2010 Joondalup Festival is back and will once again see Western Australia’s biggest two-day BMX freestyle competition take place. Hosted by Freestyle Now, riders from all over the state will make the journey to Joondalup to compete with the states best BMX freestyle riders.
Now firmly cemented in the BMX scene, “The Joondalup Huckfest”, is now in its 11th year and the challenge is once again on, to set up a new and refreshing course from the previous year to ensure the riders have a good set up rolling, to match the ever changing BMX culture.
The City of Joondalup is giving away $1500 cash in prize money (1st $600 - 2nd $400 - 3rd $250 - 4th $150 - 5th $50 - 6th $50) and over $600 in prizes from stowaway distribution This is with out a doubt the comp not to miss. The two day competition ends with a battle format final Sunday night. This will be one Sunday nights entertainment you wont witness anywhere.

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New date for Surge BMX, Skate, Scooter comp

Posted by Clint Sibbald + March 01, 2010 03:34pm

Redcliffe youth space will be hosting a comp at Redcliffe skate park on 27th of March 2010 starting from 10am.

Entry is $2, food, drink and prizes will be available. More info can be found at - http://www.myspace.com/surge_comp

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KING OF DIRT 2010

Posted by Clint Sibbald + February 10, 2010 05:31pm

Media release:

Sunday Feb 21st
Pine Rivers Park, Gympie Rd, Strathpine
Free Entry / 9 am – 4 pm

Australia largest BMX Dirt Jumping competition - The King of Dirt - is back for 2010. Attracting the best BMX riders from all around Australia competing for thousands of dollars worth of Cash and Prizes, the King of Dirt is an opportunity for spectators to witness the amazing skills of professional BMX Riders, on some of the biggest jumps in the country.

The King of Dirt started in 2005 at the Albany Creek dirt jumps, now in its 5th year the event was relocated to its own custom built track @ Pine Rivers Park in 2007 due to ever increasing attendance numbers. In 2010, organizers are expecting a Pro class featuring more than 20 of the best riders from around Australia, and some from overseas. The Pro class is further to the Beginners and Expert classes that run earlier in the day.

Highlights of last year’s event can be viewed at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryluOHJCNqc or here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tGjFrWZYnc&feature=related

The King of Dirt is a free entry event suitable for both extreme sports lovers and families alike. 2010 will see spectators treated to a display of riding unlike any seen in Australia previously. Food, drink and refreshments are available on site and Pine Rivers Park also has full toilet facilities.

How To Get There

Pine Rivers Park is located on Gympie Rd, Strathpine. Vehicles can get into Pine Rivers Park via the intersection of Gympie Road and Kremzow Rd. Strathpine Train Station is also located within a 5 minute walk.

Parking
Parking is available in Pine Rivers Park. There will be additional parking open on Sunday for the Competition Day.

Onsite Facilities
Attendees will be able to purchase Food and Drinks at the event. Pine Rivers Park also has full toilet facilities for attendees.
First Aid personnel will also be onsite.

Best Viewing Times
Throughout the day, spectators will be amazed by the skill on display, all the way through from the beginners to the Pros. However, by far the most spectacular event is the Pro BMX, which will be on between 1:30pm and 4:00pm.

Classes & Entry Fees
The King of Dirt will feature three skill-based classes for competitors to enter into. Competitors are to make their own assessment as to which class they will compete in, however, our judges and officials reserve the right to move you into a different class if they believe it is necessary.

Classes and Entry Fees are as follows:
Beginner BMX - $25 Entry
Expert BMX - $40 Entry
Pro BMX - $50 Entry

How to Register
Competitors will be able register either on Saturday the 20th of February (Final Practice Day) between 10:00am and 4:00pm on site OR on Sunday the 30th of November before your event. There will be NO registrations processed before these dates. As this is a sanctioned event, all competitors must be members of Freestyle BMX in order to enter. Memberships will be on sale at the event for the reduced rate of $22 if purchased with a King of Dirt entry"

The King of Dirt would like to thanks the following sponsors for making this event possible:

Moreton Bay Regional Council
Colony BMX
Jet Pilot
Peter Campbell Realty
Ride On BMX Shop
2020 BMX Magazine
Skuff TV
Freestyle BMX

More details at - www.KingofDirt.com.au

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Downunderground Australian flatland contest preview video

Posted by Clint Sibbald + January 16, 2010 03:44pm

Sneak peak at the Downunderground Australian flatland contest series via Shaun from www.freestylenow.net.

Newcircle presents The Downunderground - Australian flatland contest series from freestyle now on Vimeo.

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Top Pub BMX Jam

Posted by Chris Slade + November 02, 2009 11:54pm

My folks just took over the lease of a local hotel in Narrandera and have let me orgaise a jam in the back carpark. A hip and wall ride are in place already with 2 more box jumps to come. All BMX riders will have free accomodation and beverages so call soon and book your spot. $500 is on offer for best trick along with some other products from the sponsors involved. The jam will start at 5pm and finish around 8 with live music until midnight. contact Sladey 0404 349 373

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WESTEND FOR A SKATEPARK!!

Posted by Daniel Bray + October 27, 2009 02:00pm

From ride on bmx store blog page ::

It has Just come to our attention that a recent area in "Davies Park" in Westend next to the City

is Up for suggestions on a the Potential use of this and We at Ride On as well as a Local Skateboarding group are trying to join forces to Promote the area to be used to Make a Decent Skatepark In Brisbane City Area.

How to get involved:-

Get on Council's online discussion forum www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/DaviesPark and tell them if you think it would be a Great Ides and what you want, and that Brisbane needs a new inner city skate park.

If you have Been around Brisbane City on your bike and Know it is not so Bmx or Skate Friendly so this is a great opportunity to show them that a New Decent Skatepark would be Not only Used but A huge asset for the City.

There is a meeting comming up which we will let you know about so if you want to be heard then your should come out