Loop'd Network Takes BMX Social in Beijing

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.