The event is hosted in Trutnov (again), a city based in the Czech Republic. The event caters for both bmx and mtb riders and includes a variety of disciplines - Street/park (expert/pro), Big Air Jam (sponsored by G-Shock), Best Trick (Snickers). And again, events are run for both bmx and mtb.

I've already heard that both Josh Cox & Jason Phelan are due to attend so one can only assume that the event will be a blazer!

If you would like to know more, you can download the event brochure here: Promotional material {The Bike Hall Contest, 2011}.

Chris Smith just sent us other some photos, along with the spec, for his latest ride. Check it;

Rider: Chris.W.Smith
Sponsors/support: Sugar Bikes, Chad Degroot, Slam69, AME, Zeal, VP-USA.
Location: Wales, UK.

Specification
-Frame: Sugar “The Frame”.
-Forks: Deco "FuForks" (Metal orange, Inc tabs).
-Headset: Dartmoor “Chakra” 2011.
-Stem: Dartmoor “Reflect” 2011.
-Bars: Dartmoor “Strike” 2011.
-Grips: AME “BMX ROUND GRIPS”
-Chain: Dartmoor “Core” 2011.
-Sprocket: Superstar “Pimp Disc” Sprocket (25t).
-Cranks: Sputnic “Playback” (2010) Cranks (175mm).
-Bottom Bracket set: Gusset/Spanish-BB.
-Pedals: VP-59 (with pins removed for less grip).
-Seat-post clamp: Integrated.
-Seatpost: Sputnic micro pivotal/post.
-Seat: Sputnic “Strippable” pivotal/seat.
-Front tire: Maxxis “M-Tread”.
-Front rim: 36h Sputnic “Forward” Rim.
-Front hub: Sputnic 10mm “Rewind” Hub.
-Rear rim: 36h Sputnic “Forward” Rim.
-Rear tire: Gussett “Pimp”.
-Rear hub: Sputnic 14mm “Rewind” Cassette Hub (9t).
-Pegs: Not pictured.
-Weight: Nice.

Chris said: "Really sweet ride - Light, refined & robust"

We added 2 flow riders to our team from Holland: Sander Wijne and Jordy Agues. With a lot of big races on the European Continent, we hope to get some podium finishes in the Challenge Category as well.

Kevin Sprengers traveled to the USA with his sister Dana to prepare for the Euro Season. In the practice of the ABA race in Reno, he over-jumped the first Pro Section double and smashed into the next set of doubles almost making it a triple jump. He injured his shoulder, returned home to undergo surgery and is now recovering. Check out formulabmx.eu for his race report.

Dana is racing for the Orange-X Team that is racing the Formula Nucleus frame this season. Formula USA’s CEO Bruce put her on the Formula World Team roster for the USA races. He wasn’t disappointed because Dana made 3 mains finishing in a solid 4th place.

Jean Silva originates from Brazil, and it was here that Jean became acquainted with BMX. A few years later Jean emigrated to Portugal, at which point he met David Inês (founder of Sugar Bikes), and Ruben “Trolha” António (Sugar Bikes rider) - Naturally, it was not long until Jean Silva had a full-factory deal riding direct for Sugar Bikes...

... Fast-forward a little to 2010, and Jean Silva is at the forefront of the Mediterranean BMX scene! With a prolific trick-list, signature components in progress, and no shortage of enthusiasm, the future is looking bright for Jean...Very bright!

Full name: Jean Carlos Correa Da Silva
Sponsors: SugarBikes & GuerrilhaBMX
D.O.B: 09/07/1988 (22 years old)
Place of residence: Leiria, PT

Hello Jean. Let us start by setting the scene... What was it like growing up in Brazil?
Growing up in Brazil was very nice, the climate is very good, I could ride every day and meet a lot of bmx’ers there - Although I only rode for four months before moving to Portugal!

What was it that attracted you to BMX? And what was the catalyst for your riding career?
Always loved the rush! Watching other people riding and trying to imagine what they where feeling… I just wanted to feel the same thing! The kick-start was watching “Diogo Canina” (Brazilian rider) on a sports channel, pulling a flip-whip - I told my mother what my future held; “One day I’ll do that aswell!” and she totally backed my riding from the start.

UCI BMX World Championships 2011 in Copenhagen (July 28-31). For more info about the Worlds 2011 check out www.bmxcopenhagen.com

In his new production, Danny turns his incredible riding style of trial bike, mountain bike and BMX-street from the urban streets of Edinburgh to a completely different landscape as he travels Way Back Home through the Scottish Highlands and craggy coastal descents all the way to his hometown of Dunvegan in the Isle of Skye.

Travelling with his close friend and filmmaker Dave Sowerby on a quest to seek out the most challenging riding spots along the way, Danny takes on ancient castles, leaps over rocky terrain and jumps onto and over bridges in the stunning wilderness of remote Scotland.

Jean-Baptiste Peytavit dominated the second edition of the Vans Kill The Line dirt jump competition on the legendary Peynier trails in Southern France. The 23-year-old BMX pro from Cahors (France) won the contest as well as the Best Trick comp. Markus Hampl (Germany) and Matt Priest (Great Britain) placed second and third.

Overall 50 riders from the United States (like Brian Foster and Mark Mulville), Australia (Dane Searls), Spain, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic and Great Britain joined the comp. The Peynier trails, located in the beautiful provence region of France, are well known for their big sized doubles and a lot of flow. The set up was a smooth trail line made of eight regular jumps, a step down, three turns and two roll-ins – a perfect spot for the pros from all over the globe to have a great time and even better sessions.

Munich, Germany June 16th, 2010 – The international BIKE EXPO tradeshow does not only host the second edition of the BIG IN BAVARIA dirt jump competition, but also an open qualifying event called GO BIG OR GO HOME in Munich. Some of the big BMX names in dirt jumping already booked their trip to Munich from July 22nd to 25th. Overall 20,000 Euros prize money are waiting for them. All ambitious rookies can register for the GO BIG OR GO HOME pre qualifyer on www.gobigorgohome.de. The best 10 riders will make their way into the BIG IN BAVARIA comp the day after. Take your chance to compete against the pros. To get an impression, what these guys will show, please take a look on the official BIG IN BAVARA Vol.II teaser: www.soulbmx.tv

The BIG IN BAVARIA Vol.II turns the BIKE EXPO into the center of the dirt jump scene: The biggest prize fund in the dirt jump sport in Europe, a course featuring a big starting tower including a step down jump, a line of huge doubles and some of world’s best riders.

The list of international BMX riders that can’t wait to make their way to sunny Bavaria includes American Ricardo Laguna, Dane Searls from Australia or the British Ben Hennon and Bas Keep. Germany will be well represented by the BMX icon Markus Hampl and Simon Moratz, who surprised last year’s BIG IN BAVARIA spectators and judges with a great performance and got third in the finals.

Formula Europe's Edzus Treimanis and Kevin Sprengers travelled to Seoul, South-Korea for the Crown Haitai International, the first BMX race ever organized in Korea.

The track was a bit unconventional with small pointy jumps, glued sand, that looked like concrete, and a very steep starting hill. But as usually in Asia, the organizer did a perfect job on the organization. The track was dressed up nicely, the riders were pampered and the event was made into 1 big show.

On Friday a Time Trial was held. The laps were timed with 2 chronometers and an average was taken to determine the seedings in Saturday's race. Edzus finished in 5th and Kevin in 7th place.

Saturday's Race Day started with an official opening for spectators and sponsors. After this the riders were presented to the public and then it was race time. Both Edzus and Kevin made it through the Main Event in which Kevin finished in 5th place and Edzus made the podium with a solid 3rd behind Raymon van der Biezen and Olympic Gold Medal Maris Strombergs.