Red Bull X Fighters Spain

Congrats to Maddo on a podium finish at Red Bull X Fighters today! Twitch and Cam Sinclair were close behind in 4th and 5th. We hear Cam crashed hard on a double flip, so we really hope he’s OK. We’ll keep you posted as we hear more.

On a lighter note, Maddo won best trick! Check the video highlights:
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Ronnie Renner Aims Higher in Chicago

Ronnie Renner Aims Higher in Chicago Jun 30th, 2009 A HIGH KIND OF TOWN, CHICAGO IS - MOTOCROSS STAR RONNIE RENNER TO ATTEMPT TO BREAK HIGHEST AIR WORLD RECORD AT RED BULL HIGH RISE, SATURDAY, JULY 25CHICAGO, IL – Chicago’s renowned skyscrapers will share the sky with motocross superstar Ronnie Renner on Saturday, July 25. The Windy City will watch as Renner attempts to break his own Guinness World Record for the highest air ever attained on a motorcycle at Red Bull High Rise. He will go sky-high at Butler Field prior to Chicago’s annual Venetian Night, adding a new spin to an old tradition.Renner is a respected freestyle motocross veteran whose credentials include a gold medal in Step-Up at the 2007 Summer X Games and the Step-Up world record. He set his original quarterpipe big air world record by jumping an amazing 59 feet, 2 inches in July, 2008. In 2009, he will attempt to beat this record by launching sky-high onto a massive custom-built steel landing ramp measuring 64 feet wide and 30 feet tall.Why Chicago? Why not? “While I was thrilled with being able to set the initial world record last year, I know I can push myself to achieve a better height, and Chicago is one of the best places to be in the summer,” said Renner. “Plus it added another component to my training regimen – I need to train my stomach to prepare for Chicago cuisine; especially the deep dish pizza!”Renner has been training at the exclusive Red Bull Compound in Southern California in preparation for his big night on a modular quarterpipe built specifically for him. The Compound is a one-of-a-kind training facility that Red Bull provides its athletes to equip them with the support they need in order to achieve their wildest dreams.WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RED BULL Renner’s jump completes yet another amazing chapter of world-firsts, following the record-shattering performances of fellow motocross sensation Robbie Maddison and BMX star Kevin Robinson. Maddison jumped the length of a football field in front of thousands on New Year’s Eve 2007, clearing 322 feet in Las Vegas. Last June, Robinson soared 27 feet above the lip of a huge quarterpipe (54 feet above the ground) in New York’s Central Park to set the BMX big air world record.VENETIAN NIGHT!Presented by the City of Chicago, the 52nd Annual Venetian Night is expected to draw more than half a million people to the lakefront. In addition to Renner’s world record attempt, the evening kicks off at 7:45 p.m. with the Chicago Fire Department's Air/Sea Rescue re-enactment. Immediately following at 8:15 p.m. the boat parade begins, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:00 p.m. People of all ages begin to stake out spots along the lakefront in the early=2 0morning to ensure a good view of this popular event. Admission to the event is free.Red Bull High Rise is free and open to the public. Renner’s world record attempts will take place from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Butler Field. Parking is limited – it is recommended to walk, bike, or the CTA. For CTA information, visit www.transitchicago.org or call 1-888-YOUR-CTA.For more information about the event, visit www.redbullusa.com/highrise.

Flash Magazine and Dirt Rider in the house

Tattoo Magazine decided to come out and shoot some photos for a feature story on Mike Metzger and the Metzger Unlimited shop. Here are a few behind the scenes shots that we snagged during the shoot. Ironically enough Chris Denison from Dirt Rider Magazine also decided to come out and shoot some photos for an upcoming feature on Metzger as well. Keep an eye out in both.

Boost Mobile Comp May 15th 2009

What a great night of FMX competition in Victorville, Ca for the Boost Mobile aerial assault tour. To the crowds surprise along with the event promoter’s, FMX riders and of coarse the fans. The Godfather of FMX, Mike Metzger showed up for a fun spirited night of competition. With some of the other greats of the sport on hand including Jeff “OX” Kargola, Nixey Danielsen, Derek Burlew, John & Robert Distler, Matt Buyten, James Carter, Scotty Stephens and Julian D’Usseau. It was sure to be one night of awesome competition, and would be an early gauge of the legends form, as he makes his way back to the top of the sport after a massive back injury he sustained two years ago.
Sure the crowd was pumped to see Metz back on the bike, but would he be able to compete against such a talented group of riders? The answer was an easy YES to those who have been following “The Godfathers” journey back to recovery, but to those who have not yet seen, they would just have to SEE to believe, which they did! Here is just a sample of what they saw. Check back daily to see when “The Godfather” of FMX will be coming to a town near you!
Peace,
Will "Sharpie" Nielsen

Bike Graphic Kit Samples

So the graphic kit samples are here. Check out Mike Metzger's bike. We have full bike kits for all the major brands. Also coming soon are pitbike graphics. Stay tuned we will be offering them on the site as well as a dealer near you.