Sorry for the design delays!!
Due to the overwhelming response for plates this we are running a bit behind in getting layouts to you. If you have recently put in a request for a plate, please bear with us as this is the busiest time of year. You are definately on the list to get done and the light at the end of the tunnel is starting to glow as we will be caught up soon. I want to thank everyone for their continued support and a special thanks to all the customers as well! Things are gearing up to be a great season!
BIG NEWS FOR THE ABA!
Gilbert, Arizona- January 21, 2009— The American Bicycle Association and NBC Universal Sports are proud to announce an exclusive four year agreement to televise ABA events and the 2009 UCI Continental events.
The ABA is 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 NBC Universal Sports will deliver over 20 hours of programming per year for the next four years to an ever growing NBC Universal Sports audience of over 40 million homes. With BMX emerging as the newest Olympic action sport in 2008, and with the American’s claiming three of the first six 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 hosted at the following ABA National events
ABA Sooner Nationals, Guthrie, OK January 22-24, 2009A
ABA Southern California Nationals, Lake Perris, CA February 6-8, 2009
ABA Gator Nationals, Oldsmar, FL February 20-22, 2009
ABA Winter Nationals, Phoenix, AZ March 6-8, 2009
ABA Super Nationals, Desoto, TX March 20, 2009
USAC National Championships, Desoto, TX March 21, 2009
ABA Super Nationals, Desoto, TX March 22, 2009
ABA First State nationals, Milford, DE June 12-14, 2009
ABA Mid West Nationals, Rockford, IL June 19-21, 2009
“It has been a pleasure to work with BA and the rest of the ABA staff on the organization and execution of the 2009 UCI event calendar,” said Steve Johnson, CEO of USA Cycling. “These events represent the top level of international BMX racing in America and are a critical link in our athlete development pipeline. USA Cycling is very pleased to be involved with such a progressive organization to bring international-level BMX racing to the United States. The ABA has been dedicated to the sport of BMX racing for more than 32 years, and has a clear vision of the future. With this type of exposure for BMX racing in America, I’m confident that the ABA will continue to assist in the development of world-class athletes who eventually represent the United States in international competition around the globe.”
”We are very excited to expose the sport of BMX racing to NBC Universal`s 40 million homes, this agreement will continue to fuel the growth we have experienced since Beijing,” said B.A. Anderson, American Bicycle Association’s Chief Executive Officer. “The ABA has dedicated over 32 years to BMX racing and now that we are an Olympic sport we have a responsibility to our members and the country to make sure that our athletes are the best in the world,” Anderson added.
The ABA is also pleased announce that Hyper Bicycles has signed on as Title Sponsor of the first UCI Continental event to take place this weekend in Guthrie, OK. “Exposure is key for growing our sport,” said Clay Goldsmid, owner of Hyper Bicycles. "Getting the thrills and spills of BMX racing into the living rooms of America is a very exciting prospect. We think this could be a monumental step for the future of BMX. We’re excited to have this opportunity to team-up with the ABA and NBC Universal Sports to be a part of it,” Goldsmid continued.
“On the heels of such an amazing debut for BMX Racing in the 2008 Olympic Games, I am so grateful that ABA BMX, along with NBC, will be allowing many more kids and parents to witness what an all-around great sport BMX Racing is,” stated Hyper Bicycles 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist Donny Robinson. “As a racer, what more can I ask for than a four year televised series? This is unprecedented in BMX Racing and will allow the public to be involved and follow all the pressure-filled qualifications leading up to the London 2012 Games.”
2009 is here and it's time to get those plates ordered!
There have been quite a few orders coming in lately so make sure to get yours in! Thanks to everyone who ordered in 2008 and I hope to help you out again in 2009. A couple of new additions have been added to the BigWheelBMX line up. Besides a spankin new plate shape we are also offering the velcro straps in either black or red this year. Remember if you don't specify that you want Red straps, you plate will come with Black!
Team Plates and Track Plates!
Besides offering discounts for team plates, we now have a deal for tracks that are looking for temporary custom plates. The temp plates are a little thinner than the regular plates are are ment for promotional use or for those new riders that don't have a plate yet. They will have punched holes for zip ties instead of velcro straps to keep the cost down.
Team plates will still be the standard .030 thickness that all custom plates are. They will also have the option of either black or red velcro straps.
2009 Plate Prices!
Good News, I know you hear all the talk about the economy and how bad things are, it was bound to affect us too. But have no fear, after some thought I decided to keep the prices the same for 2009, so the dreaded price increase will have to wait another year.
Sponsored Rider Program!
In early 2009 BigWheelBMX will be offering it's first ever sponsorship program. A few details need to be decided on yet, but it will involve hooking up a few selected riders with custom plates, decals, t-shirts, and a rider profile on the website! So if you think you got what it takes, send us a note telling us about yourself! Things we want to know are what sanction you ride, what class, how long you've been riding, how often you ride, pretty much everything. Also shoot us a picture of yourself.
