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For Immediate Release:
Loop’d Network Takes BMX Social in Beijing
BeijingBMX.com will be THE online destination for all that is BMX in the 2008 Olympic Summer Games
SAN DIEGO – July 1, 2008 – Loop’d Network, the fastest growing social network for action sports, today launched Beijingbmx.com in collaboration with BMX Mania, a premier BMX racing destination on the web. Combining race action, lifestyle and behind the scenes games coverage with social networking and community functionality, Beijingbmx.com is the premier destination to follow and interact around the sport as it makes its Olympic debut this August. Since being added to the Olympics as a medal sport, BMX has exploded into the mainstream around the globe.
Up to the minute news from around the world, videos, photos, bmx history, exclusive interviews and features, Olympic athlete profiles, bmx fan profiles, interactive discussion and polls – Beijingbmx.com is a daily must visit to stay connected with the Olympic action.
"I have been involved in the sport for over 20 years and can say that this is the most exciting time in BMX history," said Jerry Landrum of BMX Mania, "This community will be the perfect venue to keep BMX Racing enthusiasts informed up to the minute, to educate the world on the sport of BMX and to get the industry, racers, fans, enthusiasts and new comers a place to interact around the Summer Games.”
With over 75,000 members interested in BMX, Loop’d Network provides the perfect medium to host a community dedicated to this momentous event. Recently, Loop’d Network launched a community with the American Bicycle Association for BMX racers from around the world a place to connect, commune, and get featured on the web.
"We are really excited to combine our expertise in community building with the original content from BMX Mania to chronicle this amazing point in history for the sport of BMX." said Scott Tilton, CEO of Loop'd Network. “Our hope is to provide a unique destination for the industry and people from around the globe to pull together and support their riders in their first ever Olympic event.”
In addition to news, updates and community – members can learn about and interact with the Olympic Athletes. Mike Day, Jared Graves, Jill Kintner, Robert de Wilde and Damien Godet are among the athletes that fans can connect with through interactive profiles.
About Loop’d Network
Loop’d Network is THE social network for action sports. A place for Pros, Am’s and Fans to share with friends, discover what’s happening in their favorite sports, showcase their talent, and connect with sponsors. Our unique approach to social media and sports marketing provides unprecedented solutions for brands and organizations to personally connect with a highly influential youth demographic in more relevant and authentic ways. For more information, visit www.loopd.com.
About Our Partners
Beijingbmx.com is only possible because of the BMX Industry, media partners and those companies that support the sport. Special thanks go out to BMX Mania, Vintagebmx.com, Fatbmx.com, the ABA, the USAC and everyone that helping to promote the community. To learn more about the history of BMX and the people behind it, go to www.beijingbmx.com/aboutbmx
About BMX Mania
BMX Mania has reported on BMX Racing since 1996 and is the leading online publication dedicated to BMX Racing Internationally, covering events, lifestyle, rumors and the industry with news, features and photos. To learn more, visit www.bmxmania.com. |