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Contact: Jess Moore, National Bicycle League, 614.416.7684, jessmoore@nbl.org

National Bicycle League Described Broad Changes for 2011 Season

CEO Gary Aragon Speaks Candidly About the Need for Across-the-Board Changes

GAHANNA, OH (August 16, 2010) — CEO Gary Aragon unveiled the New NBL and outlined a series of Webinars for track leadership to discuss in detail the strategy and guidelines for the 2011 NBL Nation Season.

“Since my first day on the job, I’ve been aware that rider and track needs required closer attention,” said Mr. Aragon.  “Over the last several months, it has been my principal focus to pursue solutions to those needs and implement the changes that will bring us to the next level of BMX competition.”

These Web meetings are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, August, 19 and 20, and Monday and Tuesday, August 23 and 24. The information for registration for these Webinars will be distributed via email and be posted on the NBL website on Tuesday, August 17. Space is limited, and registration is required.

According to Mr. Aragon, the New NBL represents sweeping changes to nearly every aspect of BMX Racing in the National Bicycle League; changes that will positively impact member riders, tracks and the BMX Nation.

“One of the most significant changes is the removal of all fees that tracks currently pay to the NBL. Instead, the NBL will pay tracks to run races for the sanction,” added Mr. Aragon. “Another, very significant change is that the New NBL will allow members to pay a low monthly fee for All-You-Can-Ride access to local, regional and national racing.”

Mr. Aragon noted that these two concepts have been carefully tested in a significant sampling of tracks in the Nation, and with the new model, tracks benefited significantly – posting thousands of dollars in revenue above the existing model. Members will also save a considerable amount of money and will have the added benefit of paying their racing costs over the year, in smaller increments.

“These Webinars will help clarify all the details and explain how this is implemented. I am thrilled about this new plan, because it places riders and tracks at the top of our focus and empowers both to benefit more from BMX racing.”

Please direct inquiries to Donna Smith at 614.416.7683, dsmith@nbl.org, or Jess Moore at 614.416.7684, jessmoore@nbl.org

About the National Bicycle League

The National Bicycle League (NBL) sanctions exciting local, state, and national levels of BMX (Bicycle Motocross) racing across the country and in Puerto Rico. With more than 30,000 members and more than 150 BMX race tracks, the NBL is the largest not-for-profit BMX racing association in America.  Join the NBL Nation… NBL is BMX! For more information, visit: www.nbl.org.