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Here's a copy of a recently published short piece BIKE BIZ did with me on the future of bmx racing in this country. Boom time ahead for BMX MIKE PARDON is deeply embedded in the UK BMX scene. From alansbmx.com, the BMX store to Action Sports Coaching, a BMX coaching business, the former British BMX freestyle champion is one of the key shapers of BMX racing. Pardon said : "BMX is just so accessible, bikes are cheap, really durable, look great and most kids want to learn how to skid, jump and wheelie. The video game market and whole action sports industry has helped. The amount of exposure is increasing daily." Pardon believes that BMX will never cease breeding generations of cycle hungry kids but there needs to be more joined-up thinking to keep the scene vibrant. "Manufacturers, clubs and British Cycling now have a responsibility to become more active and hook up with cycle retailers to offer introductory sessions. Everyone who buys a bike, be it a race bike or st

Okay readers get yourself ready for an unreal skate experience! The drum and basin project at Greenland street Liverpool is simply awesome! I visited for the first time last sunday with Neil Danns, Jake Roberts and Dave Arnold. There's a family sized kidney shaped bowl and a 40ft fullpipe. Its all set in the modern art gallery. When you walk in you are greeeted by a nice clean cafe (something unusual in skateparks) Then sign the waiver and pick yourself up off the floor as you see the fullpipe and the bowl which is suspended on stilts!!! You can walk underneath as people are skating and appreciate how this thing was put together. Its free of charge!!! Yes free of charge . The only thing they ask is you dont skate around on the floor between the bowl and fullpipe. Its for insurance purposes. Theres a nice cafe which does good cheap healthy tucker. This bowl and pipe is going to be there till April 2008. So get moving The project Greenland Street is open Weds - Sunday 12-6pm. Late n

Check this bowl and fullpipe in a Liverpool art gallery!! Awesome report to follow....