The sky is the limit this summer as Clapham Common, UK * hosts the 6th annual Sprite Urban Games for adrenaline charged enthusiasts on Friday 23rd – Sunday 25th July 2004 *. The 3-day event plans to present high-energy action from leading UK and international skaters, BMX, Freestyle * Moto-X riders and B-Boys (breakdancing).

Top name BMX and skate riders will go head to head on the newly designed streetcourse created by legends Zach Shaw, Shaun Scarfe and skate expert Pete Turvey.

The BMX dirt course will host the British * leg of the European * King of Dirt. Expect to see some smooth flowing action from some of the best riders as they compete for the crown. The FMX (Freestyle Motocross) riders will also show off their tricks, propelling themselves 25ft sky high – promoters promise that this is the only place it can be seen in London * all year.

Don’t forget the riders dropping in and throwing inverted trickery on the 12ft vert ramp *. There’s both skate and BMX on the vert and in previous years pros such as Simon Tabron, Jocke Olsen and Ali Cairns * have competed. This year the BMX vert is a qualifier for the Gravity Games *. There are four places up for grabs, so expect to see some unbelievable performances from riders striving to get to the US. Some world-class riders will also be competing on the flatland * over the three days, in what is billed as "probably the best flatland comp of the summer".

The B-Boys are set to rock the Common when the European Freestyle Session is held in the UK for the very first time. In an arena that is a third bigger than last year, the crew battles will commence to find the winners who can spin, lock and pop themselves all the way to the World Championships in Japan *! UK freestylers will compete on the Friday and the International 2 on 2 competition, always a crowd pleaser, is on Sunday.

Those who are scared of a skateboard have no need to worry at ‘Have a Go Friday’. Athletes will be on hand at the public streetcourse giving tips and advice. The Sprite Public Streetcourse, where BMX and skaters can try and emulate the pros will be open for the whole 3 days. For any rider who cuts it a ‘Sprite wildcard’ is on offer gaining entry into the main comp.

To inject girl power, the Powerpuff Girls clinic will be on site to help the ladies show off their gnarly tricks.

The Sprite Wildcard event is open to all skaters over the age of 16 or under the age of 16 with their Guardian’s consent. All entrants must have read and signed a disclaimer form before competing.

Gates are open between 12noon and 6pm on Friday 23rd July and 10am and 8pm on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July. Last entry is 5:30pm. On the door tickets are priced at £10 on Friday and £15 for Saturday & Sunday. Pre bookers receive a £2 discount on Saturday and Sunday - £13. New this year are the AAA passes, and an all area access pass that guarantees you a seat for every session of the B-Boy action and a reserved area at the streetcourse, for an extra £10. Tickets can be bought in advance from the ticket hotline number -0870 902 0444 or via the website www.spriteurbangames.com For further information contact Alison or Steph at Radiator PR 0207 404 8264

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