Thursday 24 December 2009
THE STAY STRONG Carbon Helmet
THE - Release images of the new carbon STAY STRONG collaboration helmet!
THE have teamed up to support Stephen Murray with this collaboration STAY STRONG carbon helmet available worldwide early 2010 through regular THE stockists and distributors and also through
:: staystrong.co.uk :: A royalty from every unit sold will go to Stay Strong to help Stephen on his road to recovery. The blue band through the centre represents the charity bracelet worn by riders and fans across the globe and has a subtle repeat print of STAY STRONG STEPHEN MURRAY throughout the band. Crisp, sharp lined panels, with bold logo fonts over a carbon base make this classy looking helmet easy to run with the flashiest of 2010 race kits. More accurate info on delivery dates will be availble early January but expected to land with your favourite THE stockist towards the end of February. So if you can hold off that long you can support Stay Strong and Stephen everytime you hit the track with this awesome new helmet.
STAY STRONG would like to thank Pete Dylewski and Toby Henderson at VSI for making this project possible. You can also subscribe to the blog on
:: staystrong.co.uk :: for the latest updates on Stephen Murray and Stay Strong.
Sunday 20 December 2009
Hall of Fame
Just found out I made the first ever British Hall of Fame. British Cycling have inducted 50 people from the last 3 decades of British Cycling and I guess im the only BMXer in there. Pretty cool. The awards will be in Manchester England early next year.
:: britishcycling.org ::
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Latest
Lots going on right now since the Grands. Team stuff going good, and word out from ABA guys is BMX Racing is going to get more TV shows for 2010, which is great news.
This week I ran into Free Style 80's legend Eddie Fiola at Starbucks, which was cool. I knew Eddie lived in the same town as me, but it's the first time I have actually seen him around. He said he still rides and is pretty busy being a TV Stunt man.
Check out the new Stay Strong site.
:: staystrong.co.uk :: Marco's doing a great job and has got some great things planned for 2010 all in support of Stephen.
Congrats to my buddy and Free Agent Euro guy, Sebastian Kartfjord, for winning the big International in St Etienne France last weekend. 1800 riders showed up. Pretty cool to see numbers are up in Europe.
Last push this week to vote for Maris Strombergs for Latvian Sports Personality of the Year. Hit the link below and click next to his name then click Balsot, its quick an simple! And you can re vote every 24 hours if you like him!!! Voting closes Dec 22nd! cheers!
:: BALSO PAR 2009.GADA POPULARAKO SPORTISTU/SPORTISTI ::
Thursday 10 December 2009
ABA Grands on VERSUS Network
ABA Press Release
Be sure to catch all the ABA Grands action on
VERSUS December 29th, 2009 from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST. Feel all the drama of the ABA BMX National #1 Titles chases and the pressure that comes with it! This hour long show will show the ABA Overall National #1 Title chases and the riders that were involved with the quest for "THE CUP". See Randy Stumpfhauser battle Kyle Bennett and Olympic Gold Medalist, Maris Strombergs to win his first ever ABA #1 PRO tile, and on the same note become the oldest AA PRO to ever do so. Watch Dominique Daniels battle Alise "The Beast" Post to win Back-to-Back Woman PRO titles. Plus see all the heated Amateur race action in the amateur boys and girls title chases and see how they came out on top! This will be an exciting show for sure!!! One you don't want to miss!!!
The ABA Grands show will also re-air on February 3rd, 2010 from 5:30 to 6:30 EST so if you missed the first airing, or forgot to set your DVR there's still a chance to catch all the action packed footage. ABA BMX will begin filming all the exciting 2010 race series action at the Silver Dollar Nationals starting January of 2010 in Reno, NV. Be sure to keep your eyes peeled and ears open for the 2010 air dates on VERSUS real soon!
Tuesday 8 December 2009
Vote for Maris
Don't forget to vote for Maris Strombergs for Latvian Sports Personality of the Year. Maris is in the lead the moment, let's keep him there. Voting is open until 21 December, link below (see 23 November 2009 post also).
:: BALSO PAR 2009.GADA POPULARAKO SPORTISTU/SPORTISTI ::
Sunday 6 December 2009
Now Available - ODI Stay Strong Grips
See 30 November 2009 post. ODI Stay Strong Limited Edition Lock-On Grips
:: available here ::
Wednesday 2 December 2009
ABA Grands
Well, the Grands are over and as expected it was an epic battle for the Pro Title. I think everyone can agree it was one of the closest in ABA History. Maris, Kyle and Randy were all still in contention going into the last main, and even more a trip they lined up in all 3 mains next to each other on the gate.
Kyle did all he could, not only winning Friday's pre race but winning the Grands as well, but it was still not enough, as if Randy or Maris was 2nd behind him on the day they would become Champion. And that's what happened. Randy made an inside pass on Maris exiting turn 1 in the last main for 2nd, which was enough for the title. Maris chased hard but could not quite get him back down the last straight. A Big congrats to Randy and Greg Hill at GHP. As for Kyle and Maris, they both get a lot of respect in my book for how well they handled it. Not just on missing out, but rising to the occasion and riding so good for such a big stressful weekend for all of them.
I think they both walked away from the Grands with the desire to chase the ABA title again in the future.
Our guy, Connor Fields, rode super good, winning the NAG 5 challenge Friday, Open at the Grands and just missing out on class to Corben Sharrah, who won the main and the Am title in the process. So, congrats to him.
In all a great weekend and now so much needed time off for everyone I'm thinking.
Monday 30 November 2009
ODI Releases Stay Strong Limited Edition Lock-On Grips
Press release from ODI
Riverside, CA - More than a decade ago, the premium British import was a rising BMX rider named Stephen Murray. The Lionhearted racer had already earned six UK National Championships by age 16. In the states, he took to Dirt Jumping and Freestyle becoming a three-time back to back X-Games and Gravity Games Gold Medalist.
Then, in June of 2007, a double back flip ended with a crushed and shattered vertebrae, Stephen was paralyzed from the shoulders down.
ODI is now honoring Stephen with a Special Edition of the Ruffian Lock-On BMX grip. Subtle etched logo's brand the yellow and black collars. A "Stay Strong" sticker is included to help rep the cause on your bike or helmet.
By purchasing this product you are helping to support Stephen and his family on their road to recovery and you are showing love to a fallen soldier and BMX brother. Available at finer dealers everywhere.
Wednesday 25 November 2009
ABA Grands Preview
Well, as most of you know, it's the ABA Grands this weekend in Tulsa, Oklahoma. For sure a different perspective for me going to Oklahoma this year. Not racing myself and 2 of our guys on the Team, Maris and Kyle, with a shot at the title, along with Randy.
We're all looking forward to it. What I think is cool about this year's title battle is that the 3 guys going for the title have a lot of respect for each other. It's going to be a good race.
Free Agent are sponsoring the Pit Bike Race, so directly after the race Friday we will be selling off the 12 Lil Homie Free Agent Pit bikes super cheap. Come by the Free Agent pit and grab a cool Xmas present for one of the kids.
Don't forget to vote for Maris for Latvian Sports Personality of the year. Links and info below. Be cool if he can win it 2 years in a row!!
Me and Reynolds doing the Voice Overs last week for the ABA TV Show.
Monday 23 November 2009
Maris Strombergs
Vote for Maris Strombergs for Latvian Sports Personality of the Year. 2000 Votes will get him in the final 3 to be decided on Latvian National TV at the Awards Show!
To vote for Maris, hit the link below, click next to his name at the end of the list, type in the 4 digit security code and hit the button that says "Balsot".
:: BALSO PAR 2009.GADA POPULARAKO SPORTISTU/SPORTISTI ::
Friday 20 November 2009
Free Agent Feature
Tuesday 17 November 2009
THE Stay Strong Helmet
T-H-E TEAM UP WITH STAY STRONG TO OFFER A CUSTOM GRAPHIC IN THEIR CARBON 2010 RANGE TO HELP STEPHEN MURRAY!!
STAY STRONG are making big moves in 2010 teaming up with some of the best brands in the race and core BMX industry, offering collaboration products on bike parts and accessories (more info coming very soon). The brands involved are generously offering a royalty payment on every unit sold throughout the world going straight into the Stephen Murray Family Fund to aid Stephen Murray and his family on their road to recovery.
The latest offering in the ever growing range is this very nice Carbon THE helmet available early 2010 at regular THE prices from your favourite THE stockist and also
:: staystrong.co.uk ::
Monday 16 November 2009
Free Agent Video
Lancaster and Orlando ABA/UCI Nationals. More to come.
Wednesday 11 November 2009
Eddy King
THE 80's LEGEND EDDY KING TEAMS UP WITH STAY STRONG FOR THE 2009 ABA GRANDS COMEBACK!
That's right folks you read it correctly Eddy King the Diamondback legend of BMX's glorious 80's era is now making a comeback to racing at this years ABA Grands in Tulsa, OK this month. Look out for Eddy in the 41 and over Expert class dressed head to toe in the yellow and black colours of STAY STRONG.
Eddy made the trip out to Riverside, CA this past weekend with Free Agent TM Dale Holmes to meet Stephen Murray at his home and personally collect his Jersey for his special comeback race.
Eddy has been following Stephen's progress online since his accident back in June 2007 and has been inspired by his positive outlook on life since becoming paralyzed from the shoulders down. Eddy contacted us saying he wanted to represent Stephen and his cause and promote his brand STAY STRONG and said he'd be honoured to race in his jersey. The feeling was mutual as Stephen was stoked to say the least so the meeting was set up. The jersey's had been freshly delivered from Hot Shoppe that morning. We'd like to thank Dave Marietti for the co-sponsorship on this project. STAY STRONG will be selling these replica jersey's very soon so watch this space for more details over the next couple weeks on where to order yours!
It's good to see BMX legends from 3 decades all together in one photo promoting the same cause. The guys chatted and laughed about the old days and Eddy's visit definitely gave Stephen a much needed lift and the smile on his face say's it all.
Eddy King is a true gent and we at STAY STRONG are proud he will be wearing our colours for his much anticipated comeback to BMX racing.
Good luck in Tulsa Eddy and thank you again from STAY STRONG and Stephen Murray.
JERSEY ORDERING INFO WILL BE POSTED VERY SHORTLY, THANK YOU
Monday 2 November 2009
ABA/UCI Orlando Florida
Great weekend over at the ABA Disney Cup and especially good one for us. Kyle won Friday's National, Cristian won the UCI on Saturday and Kyle backed up Friday's win with another win on Sunday. Connor Fields won all 3 days. Super stoked for the guys. Month off now then the Grands. Props to the ABA as always a good weekend and great Pro support. Go211.com got the races online.
Wednesday 28 October 2009
What's the Latest
This week we had a bunch of meetings down at Free Agent, where we are working on all kinds of new stuff for 2010, I'm pretty excited. As you have probably read by now, we're making a Free Agent / Stay Strong Frame set to support Stephen Murray and his brand Stay Strong, which is now headed by Marco Dellisola.
Marco has got lots in the works, which includes a World Stay Strong Team with some heavy hitters about to be announced, alongside one of the best co-sponsored Team line up, not just in racing but Free Style, all in support of Stephen and Stay Strong clothing!
Other stuff going on. I got the call back from the ABA to do more Voice Overs for the Versus BMX TV show, along with, Craig Reynolds, so I'm stoked about that. It's looking like racing is going to get even more TV Time for 2010 thanks to ABA, and along with the 2012 build up to the London Olympics hopefully BMX can get back on track and everyone can start driving Porsches and moving back into beach houses with swimming pools! ha ha
Friday 23 October 2009
Stephen Murray Limited Edition Frame
FREE AGENT BICYCLES TEAM UP WITH STAY STRONG TO SUPPORT STEPHEN MURRAY WITH A LTD EDITION FRAMESET!
Free Agent the fastest brand in BMX racing has shown it's support to injured UK rider Stephen Murray by collaborating with his brand STAY STRONG on an exclusive run of 200 Limited Edition Framesets.
Free Agent Bicycles as well as developing the framesets for release in early 2010, have generously donated a good royalty for every unit sold throughout the World to this great cause. World Free Agent Team Manager Dale Holmes has said "We are proud to be able to support our friend with this great offering through our brand, and Free Agent is excited to be linked with STAY STRONG on this project".
This frameset has been ridden to more PRO Podium finishes across the World in 2009 than any other brand in BMX racing. STAY STRONG have put their twist on graphics and colour to this already proven winning race frame!
Simple bold branding using FREE AGENT in the STAY STRONG font links the brands with overlayed logos and LTD ED graphics. Downtube logo placement is closer to the seat tube to look a bit more core / dirt . And the blue band on the seat tube is symbolic to the charity bracelet worn by fans and riders across the globe.
If you are looking for a new frameset for 2010 that is proven on the track and want to support a fallen soldier and BMX brother then the Free Agent / STAY STRONG frameset is for you!
100 Pro Limo : 50 Limo Cruiser and 50 Expert framesets are all that are being made available so pre-ordering with your FA dealer or distributor is your way to guarantee you will get to ride one of these framesets in 2010. (Note: UK allocation selling out fast.)
Frames will be delivered including headset and forks:
USA retail pricing
Pro Limo 20" $299
Pro Limo 24" $299
Expert 20" $199
Pricing may differ slightly depending on region and currency.
Dealers / Distributors
USA - www.310proshop.com, email: webmaster@310proshop.com to reserve. www.staystrong.co.uk, email: marco@staystrong.co.uk
U.K - www.staystrong.co.uk, email: marco@staystrong.co.uk
FRANCE - www.USProbikes.com, email: jenault@usprobikes.com
DENMARK - www.bmx.as, email: msport@nationalpark-mols.dk
HOLLAND / BELGIUM - Meybo Fietsen, email: info@meybo.nl
All South American / Australian / World enquiries - please email marco@staystrong.co.uk
STAY STRONG would like to thank all the riders and parents accross the World that have shown support for Stephen Murray in the last 2 years since his tragic BMX accident which left him paralysed from the shoulders down. Whether you've bought a tee shirt, wristband or simply run a sticker on your bike, numberplate or helmet, we are grateful for you helping spread the word and raising awareness for this cause. Thank you.
www.myspace.com/murraystrong
www.stephenmurrayfamilyfund.com
Monday 19 October 2009
Weekend Update
Good weekend up in Lancaster for the ABA Nationals. Great weather, 90 plus in October! My friend Lewis came out and shot some cool pictures (see Saturday's update). Martin Murray and Leroy came up Sunday while in town visiting Stephen from the UK, and even the Big Boss from FA came out to get the latest!
Kyle is finally back healed up and rode super fast getting 2nd both days behind Stumpy who was on it! Maris was 3rd on Sunday with Cristian 4th on Sat. Connor Fields won both days so good weekend for us!
Saturday 17 October 2009
ABA Lancaster Nationals
Saturday's racing.
Thursady 15 October 2009
Frejus France Supercross
Last week's trip to France was a bit quick and draining, cramming an European trip into four days, but for sure another great weekend. I always liked going to the South of France and this trip was no different. Great weather, good coffee, fresh bread and another good event on the World Cup circuit.
3 Free Agent guys in the final was cool and I had fun doing the live broadcast for Freecaster with Industry Pete!
Congrats to Sam Willoughby on winning both the Elites main and Best Drunk of the Night at the UCI Awards Saturday night. It was great fun to sip on water and watch all the young kids get loose during the presentation!! Myself and Wade Bootes were talking during the night's activities, both realising we were old and boring watching all the chaos go down and not being part of it like in the good old days!! ha ha
Maris ended up winning 'Best Move of the Year' for his come back race at the Worlds, so tapped off a good weekend in all.
Yesterday I went up to LA to do the Voice Overs with Craig Reynolds for the ABA's UCI's Continental TV Show that's broadcast on Versus every Monday afternoon. Super fun doing it with Craig, hopefully it turns out good when it's airs in a few week's time.
Sunday 11 October 2009
UCI Supercross France - Elite Men Final
1. Sam Willoughby/AUS
2. Donny Robinson/USA
3. Cristian Becerine/ARG
4. Ramiro Marino/ARG
5. Maris Strombergs/LAT
6. David Herman/USA
7. Khalen Young/AUS
8. Sander Bisselling/NED
Thursday 8 October 2009
UCI Supercross France this Saturday - Preview
Tueday 6 October 2009
France Bound
Still in non stop mode at the moment. Tomorrow I'm hopping on a plane for France for the last round of the UCI World Cup in Frejus. I will be back in the commentary box Saturday night with Pete D bringing the racing to you live on freecaster.com. (Saturday morning US times.) Check freecaster for your local broadcasting times World Wide and don't forget to log on and email your questions to be read out live during the race
Really looking forward to it. Had fun doing it in Chula Vista and great I got asked to do it again.
I'm sure by now the US race fans have already seen the ABA new TV show that is broadcast Nationwide on Versus every Monday afternoon. ABA/UCI events. Anyway, since my Freecaster debut the guys at ABA have asked me to be co-commentator for the show along with Craig Reynolds. I'm stepping in at show 4 and go into the studio with Craig as soon as I get back from France. Super stoked and a big thanks to Don, BA, Shannon and the ABA guys for giving me this great opportunity; it's really cool being involved and seeing racing from a different side.
:: freecaster.com ::
Saturday 3 October 2009
BMX Racing on TV
The American Bicycle Association and VERSUS are proud to announce an agreement to televise the ABA BMX events and the 2009 UCI Continental events. The ABA and it's production crew have been working on these action packed events and shows for most of this season. The ABA is super excited to bring all the action to the fans and households across the USA.
The ABA has been experiencing steady growth in membership and will continue growing and building upon the great success of BMX racing's 2008 Olympic debut. The ABA and VERSUS Network will deliver over 10 hours of programming to an audience of over 56 million homes. With BMX racing emerging as the newest Olympic action sport in 2008, and with the Americans claiming 3 of the first 6 BMX Olympic medals ever awarded, the ABA is poised for tremendous growth leading up to the 2012 Olympics in London.
The televised race series will focus on the UCI events to be aired on the following dates (Eastern Standard Times):
Mon 09/28/2009 4:30 pm
Mon 10/05/2009 4:30 pm
Mon 10/12/2009 5:00 pm
Mon 10/19/2009 5:00 pm
Mon 10/26/2009 5:00 pm
Mon 11/02/2009 5:00 pm
Mon 11/09/2009 5:00 pm
Mon 11/16/2009 5:00 pm
Mon 11/23/2009 5:00 pm
Mon 11/30/2009 5:00 pm
Tuesday 29 September 2009
Chula Vista World Cup Video
Sunday 27 September 2009
Interbike
It's been a busy month and did not stop. After the World Cup at Chula Vista, it was a quick few days home before heading out to Las Vegas for the Bike Show. Pretty hectic 3 days in Vegas. I kept a clear head for the first 2 days and got all the stuff I needed to do at the Show before finally going out the last night for the NORA Cup Awards. Really positive Show for us, and to end it all Maris won Racer of the Year, NORA Cup (Transworld Ride Magazine). So everyone at FA/KHS was super stoked.
Thanks to Keith Mulligan and the Ride guys for a super cool night. Pete Loncarevich presented Maris with his Trophy, always good to see Pete. (I stayed with him back in 93, one of the first times I came out to California.) Super cool guy.
Check your TV listing this Monday as BMX racing hits the screens once again with the ABA Show which they have been filming this year with the UCI/ABA races. The show goes out on Versus around 4.30 pm est 3.30 cst. Looking forward to that.
Got word from Johan at the UCI that he liked my Freecaster performance in the commentary box with Pete Dylewski at Chula Vista and looks like I will be doing the final round in France with Pete as well. Super Stoked about that. Had fun with Pete and think after watching it back I can build on it.
Friday 25 September 2009
NORA Cup
Maris Strombergs wins the Nora Cup Awards (Racer of the Year) for Transworld Ride Magazine.
Thursday 24 September 2009
Chula Vista World Cup
Great weekend for us at the UCI World Cup in Chula Vista, California. Maris took a huge win with Connor Fields having the ride of his life to pull in a 3rd against the very best in the World! (Not bad for 17!) I had a blast announcing with Pete D for Freecaster; there's not much more to say other than it was one of the best weekends in a long time. Props to the UCI/ABA for making a classic event!
Saturday 19 September 2009
Chula Vista HOF/UCI Supercross Photos
Friday 18 September 2009
HOF/UCI Supercross
This weekend is the UCI Supercross in Chula Vista, San Diego. Great facility down there, the track is huge! All the big dogs are here from around the World chasing 2012 Olympic Qualification. Racing goes down Saturday night. I'm doing the live announcing for freecaster.com with Pete D so looking forward to that. Log on and check it out around 6:30 pm West Coast time
:: freecaster.tv/bmx-chula-vista ::
Last night was the ABA's Hall of Fame dinner downtown San Diego. A huge success. Shannon and the ABA guys did a great job; so many big names in BMX from the 80s, 90s and today. Myself and Maris went over and had a great night out. Jeremy McGrath was inducted into the BMX HOF alongside many others. For me it was great to see Andy Ruffell, UK Legend from the 80s. Had a drink or 2 or 3 with him, Eddy King, the Wildman among so many more. Great night.
More update on the weekend on
:: bmxmania.com ::
Wednesday 16 September 2009
Arctic Monkeys
The other night myself, Neal Wood and Stephen Murray went to the Hollywood Palladium to see the band Arctic Monkeys play. The Drummer Matt Helders and his brother Gary used to race BMX back in England with us so hooked Stephen up for a treat - Full VIP and Back stage. Matt still lives in Sheffield, England since hitting it big and says he still like to ride his bike here and there. Its been said the Arctic Monkeys could very well be the next Beatles. Great night!
Monday 14 September 2009
Murray Benefit - 9/23 - Interbike Week
Party Wednesday Septemeber 23rd 7pm - 11pm at Interbike Las Vegas to Benefit Stephen Murray.
"Come out and party with us at the Rockhouse, the only Las Vegas ultra dive bar with the best bartenders and more style than anywhere on the strip. We'll have a laid back atmosphere, drink specials, the Skeletal Metal BMX team, and silent auctions for signed BMX items. All of this to benefit Stephen Murray who was paralyzed in a crash in 2007. Proceeds will go to the Stephen Murray Family Fund."
General Info/Guest list and table reservations 702.731.9683
RSVP@therockhousebar.com
:: therockhousebar.com ::
Printable
:: flyer ::
Sunday 13 September 2009
Stephen Murray Benefit Jam Video
Stay Strong. "The third annual UK Murray jam went off with probably the biggest turnout to date, highlight of 2009 without a doubt, and loads of money was raised for the cause... Music is 'Where the heroes are buried' by Stages Of Dan."
Saturday 12 September 2009
Doug Henry
Never give up!
:: HEAL (Helping Extreme Athletes Live) ::
Podcast
:: here ::
Tuesday 08 September 2009
NBL Grands
Great weekend for us at the Grands. Maris won the Pre race and the NBL Elite title with Big C podiuming both days and ended with number 3 for the year behind Maris and Stumpy. If you not haven't read by now, check out
bmxmania.com,
bmxnow.com,
go211.com and
bmxnews.org for more.
Maris Strombergs - NBL Elite National Champion
Dale Holmes - NBL Masters National Champion
Connor Fields - NBL 16 Expert National Champion
Tuesday 01 September 2009
NBL Grands Preview
We're about to head out to the NBL Grands in Kentucky this week. Always like the Grands, always a good track, good surroundings and a great vibe throughout the weekend. The Pre race is Friday with the Grands going down for the Elite classes Saturday night.
I've also just got the cover for September's issue of BMX Today. So a big thanks to Jess Moore for that. Super stoked.
Monday 31 August 2009
Shooter McGavin
Thought this was pretty funny. While at the car dealership a few weeks ago with Maris, we spotted Shooter McGavin from the movie Happy Gilmore, dropping off his car for a service. That movie was so funny. I know when I used to live with Neal Wood it was his favourite, so I had to tell him. He responded with this picture...haaa
Sunday 30 August 2009
Stephen Murray Exclusive
Thursday 27 August 2009
Triple Gold Video
Clips of Stephen Murray winning X Games Gold in 2001 and Gravity Gold 2001 and 2002. Some footage has never been seen.
Monday 24 August 2009
Murray Jam Preview
Sunday 23 August 2009
News from Proper Management and Athlete Recovery Fund
Help the Athlete Recovery Fund raise $100,000 just by checking out a video!
Athlete Recovery Fund Mission Statement: To provide professional athletes in BMX, FMX and Skateboarding with financial support after a severe injury and granting funds for rehabilitation, equipment, long-term disability and educational scholarships.
Web site
:: supportARF.com ::
Participants in the video include:
BMX:
Stephen Murray
Daniel Dhers
Mike Spinner
Allan Cooke
Tim "Fuzzy" Hall
FMX:
Robbie Maddison
Jeremy "Twitch" Stenberg
Skate:
Paul Rodriguez
Jake Brown
Neal Mims
Thanks to Ball Park, Alli and Transworld for making this opportunity possible. Show your support and check out the video.
There is also a embedded code there so you can post the video on your profile with MySpace!
Also on the website is your chance to pick up the official ARF T-shirt! These are printed on Americal Apparal 100% cotton t's. There are womens fitted and mens sizes ready to ship today!
Keep an eye out on
:: supportARF.com :: for future items at discount that will automatically contribute towards ARF. Transworld annual subscriptions will be available soon!
Lastly check out
:: athleterecoveryfund.com :: and read through some of the updates to see what we have been up to.
Thanks to those who made this possible!!!
Monday 17 August 2009
Fastlane BMX Magazine
Cool pic the UK magazine editor sent me.
Thursday 13 August 2009
310 ProShop.com
We just hooked up a new sponsor for the Free Agent team
:: 310 ProShop.com :: which is an Online BMX shop/mail order that is world wide. Some great prices on product and shipping right now. Check it out.
Monday 10 August 2009
Murray Jam
Stephen Murray was one of the most influential BMX riders in the world. Now he's one of the most inspirational people in sports today. The BMX community will be coming together on Saturday August 29th at the Alianos Trails in the U.K. for the "Stay Strong" Benefit Jam for Stephen Murray. This place is usually closed off to the public and is on an invite basis only. But on August 29th, anyone can come and join this benefit and witness where Stephen began riding trails over 10 years ago. This benefit was created to help Stephen with his piling medical bills from his spinal cord and vertebrae injuries. If you can't make it out to this event, please visit the official STEPHEN MURRAY JAM 09 Facebook page
:: here :: and find out how you can donate. Even $1 can help his cause.
Saturday 07 August 2009
BMX Hall of Fame
Myself and Maris just got an invite to the ABA's BMX Hall of Fame Ceremonies/Banquet night in San Diego next month. Looking at the list of people going below I think it is going to be a great night. Already looking forward to it.
Bob Haro - Founder of Freestyle and Haro Number Plates and Bicycles.
Woody Itson - Factory Hutch.
Perry Kramer - Factory Mongoose/BMX Products, SE Racing, P.K. Ripper himself!
Danny Oakley - Factory Mongoose/BMX Products, The man the MOOSEGOOSE was made for!
Eddie Fiola - Factory SE Racing, Haro, GT, 5-time King Of Skateparks.
Jeremy McGrath - Factory VDC, 12-time AMA Champion.
DD Leone - Factory Redline.
Mike Buff - BMX Action Trick team member. SE Bikes.
Troy Lee - Founder of Troy Lee Designs.
Scott Clark - Factory Speedo, Robinson, Rondo, Redline, Team Murray, NBA #1 Pro.
Maris Strombergs - 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist and 2008 World Champion.
Mike Day - 2008 Olympic Silver Medalist.
Donny Robinson - 2008 Olympic Bronze medalist, ABA National #1 Pro Cruiser, 2009 World Champion.
Clayton John- President of ABA for over 25 years, 2009 member of the US Bicycling Hall of Fame.
Bernie Anderson - ABA owner, Rebel, Blazer owner, member of the US Bicycling Hall of Fame.
Jim Melton - Founder of JMC Bicycles.
Dennis Dain - Factory Ralph's and Redline.
John Crews - Factory Speedo, Patterson, Redline.
Cheri Elliott - Factory Skyway, Boss, 3-Time ABA National #1 female.
Ernie Alexander - Founder of NBA.
Bobby Encinas - Factory Shimano, NBA #1.
Stu Thomsen - ABA's 1st National #1 Pro.
Jeff Kosmala - ABA's 1st National #1 Pro Cruiser.
Dave Clinton - 1st Superstar of BMX! Factory Kawasaki ,Weinert, DG, Shimano, Diamondback, and NBA #1.
Eric Rupe - Factory SE Racing, Schwinn, Profile, Mongoose, GT, 9-Time ABA Nationals #1 3-Pro Cruiser and 6-Vet Pro.
Mike King - 2-Time ABA National #1 AM and 1-Time ABA National #1 Pro.
Eddy King - Factory Wheels & Things, Torker, and Diamondback.
Toby Henderson - Factory Raleigh, Hutch, and SE Racing.
Cash Mathews - Factory Webco, Mongoose/BMX Products.
Brian Lopes - Factory SE Racing, Elf, Hawk, multi-time ATB National and World Champion.
Greg Grubbs - Factory Redline and Jag.
Greg Hill - Factory FMF, Schwinn, Redline Shimano, GT, GHP.
Jeff Bottema - Factory DG, Raleigh, Team Murray.
Dale Holmes - 5-Time World Champion.
Wednesday 05 August 2009
Stephen Murray's Stay Strong Apparel Store
Stay Strong Apparel site is current on weekly, sometimes daily updates on Stephen, the apparel and recent news! New designs have been added as well, so be sure to check out the Stay Strong Apparel site!
Web site
:: staystrongapparel.com ::
We ship World wide!
Tuesday 04 August 2009
NBL Prunedale
Last week seemed like no sooner had we got back form Australia it was bags re-packed and a quick turn around up to Prunedale for the last NBL National before the Grands next month. I think everyone was pretty burnt out and tired from the Australia trip (Joey Bradford even came back from Aussie with the swine flu) but still a last chance for the guys to get some points in.
Track had changed a bit from last year, lots of smaller jumps added in that made the last 2 straights pretty busy. The last turn like every year was still loose and broken up and the funny thing was they decided to water and try pack it right before Saturday's mains. After 15 minutes of sitting on the gate waiting for it to dry all the riders on the gate decided to have a roll around to keep loose. As I went round the last turn I told the chief official, 'It's fine let's run it', even though it still looked and felt kind of shady. (I just wanted to race as I was getting bored waiting, as was everyone.)
Anyway, back up to the gate and Masters ran first. I got out good and was winning, only to you know what round the last turn... Yep, slid out and crashed! Pretty funny I guess! Sunday the last turn was no better and I tiptoed round it to win. Lucky Dave Bittner was nice and didn't try a move on me even though he probably could have!
Elite was the Maris/Stumpy show once again as they battled out both days in the mains with Maris taking the wins and Stumpy 2nd both days.
Also watched the X Games on TV this weekend. Seems kind of flat compared to what it used to be. Seems like the Dew Tour is bigger these days.
Maybe it's time like someone said on Vintage to bring back BMX racing to see if it would help. Supercross at Chula Vista would surely look good for TV if they did it right.
Saturday 01 August 2009
Shaun Palmer Interview
"Rob Warner fires 25 questions at living legend, and old friend, Shaun Palmer. Guns, Girls and Gold Medals... Warner leaves no stone unturned. This is THE interview you need to watch, as the World's Greatest Action Sports Athlete bares all about his past and talks about his plans for the future."
Thursday 30 July 2009
Worlds Video
Gorey from Australia sent us this link from Maris' 1/8 final from the Worlds last week. Pretty cool.
Monday 27 July 2009
UCI Worlds Australia
Back from the Worlds finally. Let me tell you Australia is far no matter where you are traveling from. Good weekend, as usual had its ups and downs. Donny Robinson took the Elites with Sam Willoughby taking the Juniors. Sarah Walker took Elite women with Mariana Pajon taking Junior women. I ended up with a 2nd behind Tommy Opincar and a 1st in Cruiser so a good weekend for me. Everybody's new buddy Marco Dell'isola won his first world title winning 30-34 Cruisers on Sunday so congrats to Marco, he deserved it after working very hard for the last 6 months. The Team ended up winning Team Trophy so it was a pretty good ending to the weekend. Full update in the next few days.
Friday 17 July 2009
World Championships Australia Bound
Just about packed and ready to board a 15 hour long scorcher to Adelaide, Australia for the UCI World Champs. We leave LA Saturday night and don't get into Adelaide until Monday night, so with connections and time changes it's going to be a long one.
Still, always like the buzz of the Worlds, so I'm looking forward to it. The race will be indoors as it's winter down under. I guess it's going to be a tall start hill and, as Marco keeps telling me, the track's going to be super tech. (Even though they've not built it yet.) Some people always bite on the track layout and design pictures beforehand and stress. It never ends up that way anyway! ha ha
I hear around 3000 riders, then add in the family, officials, fans and so on, it's going to be big.
This week I rode Whitter with Marco, Cristian, Javier, Carnes and Augusto; always fun banter riding with them guys.
Well, we will see who got their tapering right, who's heart rate monitor didn't work, who's pee is the wrong colour, and who's on time with their World's Peak. I guess freecaster.com will be showing the racing live and I'm sure bmxmania.com will have all the updates. I will try to update when I can. Racing starts Friday July 24th and goes all weekend long.
Monday 13 July 2009
Weekend Update
Good weekend for us race wise. Maris was 1st and 2nd at ABA Utah with Stumpy taking the win on Sunday. Maris' buddy Kristaps Konrads also won A Pro on Saturday and over at the NBL Nashville weekend Cristian won both days in Elite and I got a win on Sunday. Our Florida rider Harry Britt got 3rd in Superclass which was a great result for Harry.
In Europe, Holland's Roy van den Berg won all 3 days at the European Championships finals but the overall went to his teammate Martijn Scherpen. We had both Sebastian Kartjord and FA Denmark's Morton Therkildsen in the Elite mains both days so a great showing from our Euro FA riders.
Other stuff Shaun Palmer made his return to Downhill mountainbiking this weekend at Fontana coming in 2nd. Pretty impressive. Palmer is using MTBing as part of his build up to qualify for a spot on the US Olympic Bordercross team. Not bad for a 40 year old!
Sunday 12 July 2009
Stephen Murray and March Forth
Action sports street-wear company March Forth steps up to the plate to help raise money for the Stay Strong Stephen Murray foundation and remind everyone to Stay Strong and March Forth!
Los Angeles, California - The March Forth Supply Company has collaborated with the Stay Strong for Stephen Murray foundation this month to help raise money for paralyzed BMX super star Stephen Murray. The Limited Edition "March Forth, Stay Strong" for Stephen Murray graphic tee will be issued this week to promote a positive way of life and serve as a reminder to March Forth and Stay Strong! A portion of the proceeds will goto the Stephen Murray foundation.
March Forth Supply Co. started in 2003 as an apparel-driven reminder to focus on your dreams, and move forward with what you are most passionate about in life. "This is a perfect opportunity to help out in the community and industry with our positive message" says owner and founder Wes DeSoto. With offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Baltimore, March Forth sponsors athletes in Bmx, Surf, Skate, as well as bands and local artists. Serving as inspiration and a solid cornerstone in the action sports lifestyle.
Helping people find inspiration and motivation can sometimes be a difficult task. Heading into the 2007 Dew Action Sports Tour, former BMX dirt jumping star Stephen Murray's back was against the wall. After setting the action sports world ablaze in 2001 with his gold medal-winning performance at the X-Games, his career lost momentum. As the bills piled up, Murray sought to reverse his fortunes with a huge performance in June 2007, only to suffer a catastrophic accident that left him a quadriplegic. Read more on Stephens Murray at www.staystrongapparel.com.
March Forth Supply Company accompanied Stay Strong Apparel at the first Dew Tour BMX event in Chicago on June 26 and 27. This First Dew Tour Event marked 2 years from when Stephen's crash first happend.
The tee will be available for purchased online at the March Forth website
:: MF34.com ::
Other supporters that will carry the tee are
DansComp
:: danscomp.com ::
5050 BMX
:: 5050bmx.com ::
Suburban Shred
:: suburbanshred.com ::
For More information on The March Forth Supply Co. and the limited edition tee please contact:
Contact: Timothy Kline
Phone: 1 (760) 419-7987
email: tim@mf34.com
Thursday 09 July 2009
Nashville
Time to get back on the road again. This weekend I'm heading out to Nashville, TN for the NBL Nationals. Super long flat first straight. For sure exposes who's pulling and who's not. I remember first seeing pictures of Nashville's first straight back in the 80s in the Magazines when they used to have the Murray World Cup there. I think it was $5000 for 1st in AA Pro, Pro Open and Pro Cruiser, $15,000 for a triple, and in the 80s, a pretty good pay day!
ABA wise they got a race in Salt Lake, Utah this weekend, so I guess it's going to be a good split of riders US based. Over in Europe it's the European Championships in Denmark, so a busy weekend of racing before everyone heads out to the Worlds in 2 weeks in Australia.
Been watching the Tour de France this week. Can Armstrong really come back after 4 years and win it again at 37? He's looking good right now but still a long way to go.
Today's pic Nashville Murray World Cup in the 80s.
Monday 06 July 2009
Weekend Update
I didn't go up to the ABA Roseville National, but I did follow it on go211.com. Maris and Kristaps drove up on their first solo mission in the States. I think they were looking forward to having a chill relaxing weekend's drive North after flying back in from Europe a few days earlier.
Stumpy continued his winnings ways, winning Saturday's one lap no crap, with Maris in 3rd. Sunday Maris took the win after 3 mains with Stumpy in 2nd. Even with all the travel this week Maris was going fast and for sure Randy is on it right now, which is very impressive after having been on the circuit so long. A lot of guys looking good right now, everyone is getting their peak on for Australia in 3 weeks.
Me, Marco and Marc Willers did quite a bit of riding this week. We had some good sessions at the track. Willers has a dodgy shoulder so decided to skip the last month of racing and focus more towards the Worlds and go in healthy rather than blown out. Myself, it's been nice not travelling and racing and spending some quality time at home for once.
Wednesday 01 July 2009
Athlete and Celebrity Designed Tee Shirts For Stephen Murray
"Blank Tee's" - Athlete and Celebrity Designed
Introducing a new line to Stay Strong Apparel, "Blank Tees", a signature line designed by professional athletes, celebrities and recording
artists.
The first to release their design is professional BMX rider, Alistair
Whitton of Chester, England.
The argyle stay strong print, on 100% cotton, soft V Neck premium tee
in black & Stay Strong Apparel tagless label - "alistair whitton ltd".
Alistair is a long time friend of Stephen's has been a huge support to
Stephen's on a personal level and has contributed to fund raisers
to aide Stephen's rehabilitation.
Available now at
:: staystrongapparel.com ::
Additional designs will be added mothly, through the next 12 months.
Confirmed athletes are:
Mat Hoffman
Kevin Robinson
Cory Nastazio
TJ Lavin
Simon Tabron
Ryan Nyquest
Ryan Guettler
Dale Holmes
Maris Strombergs
Steve Pete
Adam Aloise
Chris Gentry - Skate
Lonie Paxton - NFL Denver Broncos
Joumana Kidd
Special Editon BMX Park "The Compound" Tee
Kimarie Hunt
Stay Strong Apparel LLC
Stephen Murray Family Fund
kimarie@staystrongapparel.com
Stephen's Blog updates
:: here ::
First Hand with Alistair Whitton video:
