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 - www.​staystrongappar​el.​com

Additional designs will be added monthly, 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 Bronco, Joumana Kidd, Special Editon BMX Park "The Compound" Tee

*Stephen's Blog updates on can be found  at http://staystrongapparel.wordpress.com

The much anticipated air dates have been announced for the ABA Nationals that were filmed for NBC Universal Network. The first show is set to air on May 25th at 7:00pm E.S.T. The race action has been really good with all of the Olympians present at almost all of the rounds, so be sure to check your cable or satelite provider and tune in!

 Click here to get all of the air dates!

MCS Bicycles is pleased and excited to announce the arrival of the MCS "Torque Bar!"

Our resident shreder Kyle LeValley just got his latest video edit up on VitalBMX.com. Check it out!

 http://www.vitalbmx.com/news/news/Kyle-LeValley-Edit,5483

Story: BFell • Pics: Brittney White

On March 13-15, the third round of Qualifiers were held at Charlotte BMX in Port Charlotte, Florida. This is the third round of Qualifiers for the Florida State Series, so the need to get some good scores in if you don’t already have them starts to become a necessity. Everyone is usually up to speed and ready to get down to business! As far as races go, this is one of my favorite tracks. It isn’t your typical layout and I think that it challenges the riders because of it. The weather was really nice, although it seemed like it was going to be a scorcher based on Fridays practice. It was pretty windy, so that added to the fatigue factor, but helped the heat index. There were 155 motos on Saturday and 150 on Sunday, making this round a pretty good turnout for sure!

CJ McGuire has had better weekends to say the least. After looking good in all three rounds of motos, he had one not so good lap in his semi and didn’t make the main. He was able to regroup though for Sunday and took the number two spot on the podium behind Tyler Faoro. CJ looked good all weekend, just one little hick-up set him back. The season isn’t over yet though. I’m sure he will back up and charging at the next stop.

Raul Gomez had another fantastic weekend. He laid down some really good laps and was able to bring home the gold on both bikes this weekend. Not losing a lap makes the drive home that much easier.

Petey Peters, the oldest guy in 19-25 Expert (LOL!), was at Port Charlotte. As was his better half, KP! Petey did good on the weekend, he scored a second and a third in class and a third and a fourth in 16 and over open. I know he was pretty spent on Saturday night. Running with the young bucks can really take it out of you!

Cory Watts had a pretty good weekend himself. He took top honors in both class and open both days. Not surprising, Port Charlotte is Cory’s old home track. He came through for the friends and family that came out to watch. It was especially good to see his sister Cassie and the new baby who also made it out both days.

The hard charger of the weekend was definitely Bryan Kipp. Although his results don’t say it, he did awesome this weekend. He was going for the lead in the second turn on Saturday and lost his front end, then got stuck on the outside of the first turn on Sunday, couldn’t get over and got acquainted with the back of the first turn... No Bueno! He keep a smile on his face though (yeah, imagine that Kipper smiling... Huh!) and you can bet he is looking forward to the nationals coming up!

Tucker Rice had another superb weekend in class, taking home two firsts. The monkey on his back is definitely cruiser. He looked really good on Saturday taking a strong second. Then on Sunday he had to settle for a third, not the usual report for Tucker, but it happens. You can’t win them all, but it’s not for lack of effort.

Jeff DeVido, the CEO, was able to get himself into the mains each day. Saturday we scored a seventh and Sunday he finished sixth. Come Tampa, I think he will be in better shape and up to speed with the front half of the main.

That’s it from Port Charlotte... See you at the Spring Break nationals!

A buddy of ours, Evan Rosenberg, is putting together a benefit race for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It will be held at Okeeheelee BMX track in West Palm Beach, FL. on Sunday, March 29, 2009. The plan is simple... Hold a clinic followed by a "Pro/Am" race in conjunction with a local event.

A local "Hop-Up Shop", Speed and Truck World, has signed on as the major sponsor. They are giving $2500.00 for the "Pro/Am" purse. Plus, they are helping with some of the cost of the printing of the fliers.

The NBL has waived ALL fees for this event as they see the spirit for which this is being done.

Please help us make this a truly unique event and support a great cause.

We hope to see you there!