Sunday, 4 January 2009

The interest in our beloved sport continues

I love receiving emails from people. It shows that our beloved sport can be pretty intriguing for the curious. I had this email a couple of days ago from this lady from a local polytechnic that wants to do some research on the track as well as take photos. Her email is below:

Hi there! I was reading the blog and find that it pretty much captures the enthusiasm of all BMX riders in Singapore. Thats cool! I am a photography student from a local polytechnic and I am intending to take some photos of this wonderful extreme sport for an assignment. I was wondering what time the BMX riders usually come down to try out the Tampines BMX Park. Is there any specific day or time? What is the best time for me to go there? I would appreciate it if you would reply me as soon as possible. Be hearing from you! :D

And another email I received goes like this:

Hello! I am from the Philippines. Currently working here in Singapore. I am 35 years old and a bit overweight. Hehehe.... I've gone to your website and it rocks! Great job. I have a few questions though. Do you know where I can buy some old school BMX parts and maybe a whole bike? I am staying at the Paya Lebar / Tanjong Katong Road Area. I was so inspired by your site. I saw Eddie Fiola, Martin Aparijo, RL Osborn and others which brings chills on my back. Hehehe... Hope you can help me. Congratulations for a site very well done! Thanx in advance.

Only too glad to help. However, since our track is in a bad state of disrepair, I could only advise here when riders go down there, which is mostly on the weekends. As for getting bikeparts and such, that is a slightly tall order but I can do what I can to help. Most bikeshops here do not understand BMX or just do not want to bring in BMX bikes, in spite of it being an Olympic sport. I will try to do what I can to try to convince bike shops to bring in BMX parts for racing. I, however, love receiving emails. Once again, the email address is admin@osbmx.com

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