New Mirraco 2011 Bronson

Mirraco has released the 2011 Bronson model, a new complete bike that is now available at your local Mirraco dealer. We've made a video of the bike to explain it a bit more.

Just hit play:



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Nigel Sylvester goes All Day on Vital BMX

A new Gatorade All Day video series with Nigel Sylvester starts on Vital BMX on June 1st. Don't miss it.

Here's the trailer:



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Nigel Sylvester interview in DIGBMX

Nigel Sylvester has a little interview in the latest DIG BMX magazine (P. 048-049) where he talks about filming for the new animal video that was just released. Find the May/June 2010 issue at the newsstands now, it's got a dinosaur on the cover.

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10 year old flips on a Mirraco bike

The Mirraco Project bikes were built for the serious kids out there, like 10 year old Tucker Smith. Because of the weight of the bike, it gives them more control. They don't have to handle a 30 lbs bike when they're going upside down. The sequence is from BMX Plus! where Tucker backflips next to BMX legend Dave Voelker aboard his Mirraco Project 16. Awesome.

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Chocolate wrapped in plastic

Nigel Sylvester is out in Japan and while on the road you experience new things, just like this:

"This dude made me put my bike in plastic before I can get on the train."

Just another day, just another story. At least the Chocolate didn't get scratched.

Follow Nigel Sylvester on Twitter by clicking HERE.

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Andy Buckworth double frontflip at Nitro Circus Sydney

Andy Buckworth has joined the Circus. Well, the Nitro Circus with Travis Pastrana and his boys. It's a crazy action sports show that is traveling across Australia at the moment. Andy just did a double frontflip on the mega ramp that they have brought along.

Check it in the video below:



By KASSIDY POLLARD

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New Chocolate frame anyone?

These guys all ride out of Carrollwood Bicycle Emporium in Tampa FL. This is a great shop and they have been supporting Mirraco since the beginning. Chad is the resident BMX head in the shop. If you live near Tampa or plan on being in town, make sure to stop by and check 'em out.

Carrollwood Bicycle Emporium
14407 North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa FL, 33618

(813) 963-5765



www.cbebikes.com

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Bike Check clip with Ryan Guettler

Ryan Guettler's got a bike check up on the Allisports website. They feature his white-purple ride and have Ryan go through all the parts.

Watch the clip to see what he's got going on.



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Mirraco interstitial ad featuring Nigel Sylvester

Interstitial advertising is annoying if you're just surfing the web looking for the latest news. The ad appears on your screen for several seconds and there's not much you can do but look at the ad. We've got a new Mirraco one featuring Nigel Sylvester's Chocolate frame. Instead of waiting for the ad to disappear, hit it and enjoy the Mirraco website for a bit. Daily news posts and stuff... Now bookmark it, and come back on a regular basis so you don't miss out on any Mirraco news.

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Alessandro Barbero wins FISE 2010

Alessandro Barbero got hsi big victory in Montpellier, France today. The Italian won a big one by grabbing first place at the 2010 Festival des Sports Extremes (FISE). Frontflips, 3-triple whips and his newly invented "Italian Job" were some of the tricks that Alessandro pulled off in front of a mega crowd. 300.000 people visited the event over the weekend that ended with the Park contest on Sunday. It was a dream come true for Ale.

Park Results BMX Pro:

1. Alessandro Barbero
2. Gary Young
3. Maddog
4. Bruno Hoffmann
5. Michael Beran
6. Daniel Dhers
7. Mark Webb
8. Jason Phelan
9. JB Peytavit
10. Chris Hughes
11. Dan Norvell
12. Ben Wallace
13. Bjorn Mager
14. Maxime Charveron
15. Diogo Canina
16. Brian Hunt
17. Dean Cueson
18. Ondra Slez
19. Ben Hennon
20. Ben Snowden

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Barbero qualifies for finals at FISE

Freestyle BMX events don't get a much bigger crowd than the one at the FISE in France. The people that show up to watch the event is simply amazing. In pro park qualifying close to 100 riders had to ride for a spot in the top 20. Making it through is tough in a big field like that but Alessandro Barbero made it and qualified in 5th. He even unleashed the frontflip over the box and the superwhip as well. Finals coming up today. Good luck to the Italian Mirraco rider.

Qualifying results FISE 2010 Pro Street. Finals later today.
1 YOUNG Gary 360
2 WEBB Mark 357
3 MADDOG 347
4 PHELAN Jason 345
5 BARBERO Alessandro 345
6 DHERS Daniel 345
7 HOFFMANN Bruno 343
8 DIOGO Canina 342
9 BERAN Michael 341
10 BJORN Mager 336
11 ONDRA Slez 333
12 HUGHES Chris 332
13 NORVELL Dan 331
14 WALLACE Ben 328
15 PEYTAVIT Jean-baptiste 326
16 COLEBORN Alex 319
17 HUNT Brian 319
18 CUESON Dean 318
19 CHARVERON Maxime 318
20 HENNON Ben 318
21 BEN Snowden 312
22 LESSER ISAAC 307
23 PAUL Ryan 307
24 MARK Love 303
25 WARD Sam 294
26 WERRELL Lawrence 294
27 TOBIAS Wicke 294
28 PENAFIEL Daniel 292
29 PAUL Jeffries 290
30 LEON Perkins 287
31 MARCHANT Jack 284
32 NICHOLSON Aaron 283
33 WATKINSON Anthony 279
34 MILLER Mike 278
35 WILLIAMS Zack 277
36 TÜNTE Daniel 274
37 RUIZ Juan 272
38 COULOMB Joris 266
39 DIETRICH Arthur 265
40 LUKE Padgett 265
41 BARRALO Simone 260
42 TAYLOR Ryan 257
43 ONDRA Belohoubek 255
44 WINTERBOTHAM Ryan 250
45 BOURGUIGNON Alexandre 244
46 GARETH Wilson 242
47 FOXLEY-EVANS Jon 240
48 MARCHANT Luke 238
49 MANGOOSE 236
50 PITU 234

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Barbero at FISE 2010

This weekend the FISE contest takes place in Montpellier, France. Alessandro Barbero made it over and will be entering the Pro Park competition. We'll keep you posted on how he does.

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Harry Main injury update. Few more weeks to go.

From Harry Main:

"Hey everybody!

I had a check up on my injury on Tuesday. So I have 3 weeks and 3 days left in a cast and then I'm going to need physio for a couple of weeks to get it strengthened back up! But should be back up and running in no time! I don"t even feel like I've been off my bike that long and it's been 3 weeks! Crazy!"

For now, check this link out! (hit it)

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X-Games 2010. Mirra and Guettler are in!

Making it to the X-Games as an invited rider is good news. Dave Mirra already qualified in Big Air because he made top three last year but the good news came in for Ryan Guettler that he got picked for the Park contest. A committee that collects the votes from BMX media, industry and fellow pro riders announced the first round of riders last week and Guettler was one of them. Now let's see if Harry Main, Andy Buckworth, Alessandro Barbero, Mike Laird and Nigel Sylvester receive some good news in the near future.

X-Games 16 will take place in Los Angeles from July 29 - 1 August 2010.



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Kenny's Black Pearl set up

Kenny Foster out of Kansas City, MO. has been supporting the Mirraco brand since day one. Here's a list of parts he's running on his Black Pearl:

Frame: Mirraco Black Pearl
Fork: Sunday Night2
Pedals: Mirraco Black Label Milk Jug
Bars: Sunday Vinnie
Stem: Premium Sub 10
Hubs: Profile SS Mini
Rims: 7KA
Tires: Maxxis Grifter
Cranks: Profile No- Boss
Sprocket: Profile 25t spline drive
Chain: Shadow
Seat: Profile Chad Degroot
Post: Kink
Grips: ODI Longneck
Rotor: Snafu Mobeus
Brakes: Dia Compe Box
Pegs: Stolen Light

















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Maxime Charveron moves on

The day has come for Maxime Charveron to move on. He was one of the original European Mirraco riders and has helped put the brand on the map in France and Europe in general. Over the years Maxime has ridden at many international events like the Dubai X-Games, The Simpel Session in Estonia, at home at the FISE in France, a Nike Demo in China, the BMX Masters in Germany and many many more. Also his last Mirraco - Nike 6.0 Partners in Crime web edit with Harry Main was one to remember.

Jim Ford: "All of us at Mirraco would like the thank Maxime and wish him well as he moves on to WTP. We have nothing but respect for Maxime, his riding skills, and his professionalism. He’s a tough guy to replace, so it may take us a while to find the next Mirraco team rider. Keep checking back for team updates."

All the best to Maxime in the future.

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BBQ with Dave Mirra this Saturday?

Journeys Backyard Barbeque Tour, Saturday, May 8 12:00p to 7:00p, at Galleria at Roseville, Roseville, CA

Free alternative sports & music tour. Pro athletes, including international BMX superstar Dave Mirra, and MTV star Rob Dyrdek, will fly through the air in gravity-defying demonstrations of the best of skateboard, BMX and freestyle motocross in a 60,000 square-foot “alternative sports playground.” Free concert by “Switchfoot,” and Battle of the Bands for local acts.
-Price: Free
-Phone: (916) 788-2997
-Age Suitability: All Ages

Free alternative sports & music tour. Pro athletes, including international BMX superstar Dave Mirra, and MTV star Rob Dyrdek, will fly through the air in gravity-defying demonstrations of the best of skateboard, BMX and freestyle motocross in a 60,000 square-foot “alternative sports playground.” Free concert by “Switchfoot,” and Battle of the Bands for local acts. Pros give kids skateboarding tips at Disney XD Zeke & Luther’s Shred Academy. Interactive “Fun Zone” with free giveaways.

Read more here.

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Webclip from Ryan Guettler in Rotterdam, NL

Ryan Guettler promised a webclip from his recent trip to Rotterdam, NL. He's been very productive lately and also received an invite for this summer's X-Games in Los Angeles. Superpark it is.

Ryan Guettler will be rolling by two new Virginia Vans stores this Friday and Saturday. First stop is in the Washington D.C. area and the second stop will be in Virginia Beach. Come out and get autographs, free Vans stuff and a chance to take home a pair of free Vans shoes!

Friday, May 7th @ 6:30PM
Vans Store
Tysons Corner Center
1961 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22102
703-442-0161

Saturday, May 8th @ 6:30PM
Vans Store
Lynnhaven Mall
701 Lynnhaven Pkwy
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
757-463-2302

And now the video:

Rotterdam with Ryan Guettler and Josh Harrington from Ryan Guettler on Vimeo.

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2010 Mirraco Mainline

The Mirraco Mainline is the endorsed model of Harry Main featuring a fully cromo frame and fork, 25-9 gearing, 3 piece cranks, popular plastic pedals, big bars, clear brakepads and pivotal seat/post.

-Frame: New Harry Main designed, 20.4"TT, Full Crmo w/ MID BB shell, integrated head tube & welded seat clamp
-Fork: MirraCo Full Crmo
-Wheels: Alex DM-22 Frt / DM-24 Rr, DW 36h, Powder-coated front & rear w/ alloy hubs: front 3/8in. Crmo axle, Rear RHD sealed mech. 1-pc driver cassette w/ 14mm hollow axle
-Tyres: Maxxis Grifter Lite (20x2.10 frt, 20x1.85 Rr) w/ wire beads
-Crankset: 3-Piece Crmo 170mm w/ sealed bearing MID BB set
-Cassette: 9t cog Crmo 1-pc driver, right side drive
-Pedals: Mirraco Black Label PC plastic w/ 9/16" Crmo axles
-Saddle: Pivotal 7100 seat / padded
-Seatpost: Pivotal alloy 2-pc 25.4x180mm
-Stem: New MirraCo forged alloy Aheadset 1-1/8in., front mount, 50mm ext.
-Handlebars: MirraCo 2-pc Crmo 8.0" tall
-Headset: FPD Integrated 45 / 45 w/ angular contact bearings
-Brakeset: Tektro rear U-Brake only w/ soft Baradine clear pads / Snafu C-Lever alloy Lever / SST Oryg rotor w/ SST Cables
-Extras: Steel pegs 36mm O.D./ 1 pair
-Sprocket: MirraCo 25t alloy sprocket
-Grips: Duo Scotty Cranmer grips w/ flange

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Barbero in Riders mag

Don't ask how he does it but Alessandro Barbero sure knows how to score some press. Riders Magazine? Never heard of it but Alessandro got some pics in the new issue as you can see on the photo above. Alessandro will also be going to the FISE comp in Montpellier, France next weekend (14-16 May) so if you have a magazine, come over and shoot the Italian. He'll get you some good shots.

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Web update by Ryan Guettler

I've had an amazing last week so I thought I'd tell you about it.

April 22nd I went to Germany for the T-mobile dirt jump comp and placed 2nd behind Ant Napolitan. It was a fun comp with super good jumps. If you missed it there is a video on vitalbmx.com and Fatbmx.com. Everyone was riding sweet so it was a good start to the year.

Then Sunday after the comp Josh Harrington, Rob Darden and myself got a rental car and drove to Rotterdam to stay and film and find some street spots. Rotterdam is amazing for street and very laid back so we never got kicked out of any were we rode which was crazy! I got to do 190km/h on the freeway but it's allowed and eat every night at the famous Bazars. The only downfall of the trip is Rob rocked his knee bad on one of the last days so he is now booked in for a MRI on Monday so fingers crossed for him.

Other than that I had one of the best trips ever so a big thank you to Vans, Andy Zeiss, and T mobile for showing us a good time.

Ryan Guettler

Guettler's Day In The Life part 2

The second part of the Day In The Life that VitalBMX did with Ryan Guettler in Greenville, California. 2 games of BMX in this one. Who wins? Just watch.



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