BeijingBMX.com Will Be THE Online Destination for All That is BMX in
the 2008 Olympic Games
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 newcomers 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.
“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.
To join the Beijing BMX Community, visit www.beijingbmx.com
and create your profile.
About Loop’d Network
Loop’d Network is THE social network for
action sports. A place for Pros, Ams 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
Contributing partners to Beijingbmx.com are: BMX Mania, Vintagebmx.com,
Fatbmx.com, the ABA, the USAC and everyone helping to promote the
community. To learn more about the history of BMX and the people behind
it, go to www.beijingbmx.com/aboutbmx.