There is a class for chix at the BSX event being run by BMX Ultra on Jan 18, at Kinglake West, 1 hour North of Melbourne.  So far there are 7 names for the chix class. 

Shane from BMX Ultra has done all he can to make it safe for the girls, but it is very technical, and will require a little jumping. 

If there are any girls out there with good jumping skills that are hitting up the Track Attack races you might want to get along to the BSX. 

Prize money is payback, the break down is 1st = 40%, 2nd = 30%, 3rd = 20% and 4th = 10%.  So if there are 10 girls (entry fee is $30) the pool is $300, the break down would be $120, $90, $60, $30. 

The event is primarily to raise money for the Royal Children's Hospital Foundation, but also give the riders something different to the standard style of racing that we are all used to.  There is separate insurance taken out for the event.  It is not sanctioned by BMXA.  So if a rider is interested but not licenced, they can still race. 

For more information check out www.bmxultra.com/bsx. 

The female challenge cruiser classes will remain.  At present the UCI isn't considering adding a 30+ women cruiser class.

The UCI will discuss the possibility of including a 17+ 20" challenge class for females.  This is going to be discussed in January 2006 and if they feel confident that they will have a sufficient number of participants in 2006, it will be announced for the 2006 Worlds.  If not probably for 2007.....

If you will participate in a 17+ 20" female challenge class at the World Titles in Brazil in 2006 please e-mail Mascha van Spellen at M_vanspellen@hotmail.com with your name, birthdate, country of origin and e-mail address.  She will then e-mail a list to the UCI, who will then decide if the field of participants is big enough to start the class at this years World Championships.

Also on sponsorship, Katrina Durso has just signed a 1 year sponsorship deal with Sponsorhouse. She is currently displayed on their website as a Featured Rider.    Katrina will be attending the UCI rounds but competing in the New Champbikx Superseries as 14girls. 

The nominations for the senior bmx'er of the year were Renee Junga, Krystal Cranfield and Tanya Bailey.  The nominations for the junior bmx'er of the year were Nicole Callisto, Melissa Mankowski and Nikki Harper.

The respective winners were World #2 Renee Junga and World #1 Nicole Callisto.

Senior Female rider of the year - Angela Wooding

Junior Female rider of the year - Liza Dunn

1 Ziggy Callan
2 Louise Tye
3 Joanne Kelly
4 Rebecca Gardiner

1 Tanya Hillier
2 Ashlee Isaac
3 Stacey Crosson
4 Stephanie Nichols

We have two Race Chic hats to give away (as pictured on the left).

To enter the competition, e-mail us at sicchicsofbmx@yahoo.com.au and tell us who won the 19+ Elite Women Class at the 2005 National BMX Titles in Cairns.  Competition is open to Australia residents only.

Entries close midnight Saturday 26th November 2005.

All entries received will be put into a hat and the winners will be the first two names pulled out of the hat.  The prize will be posted to the winners.

Emilie Polsen's profile has been added.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

UCI INTRODUCES NEW CLASSES FOR 2006
With the growing interest for women’s BMX racing, and to give the female athletes equal opportunities as the men, the UCI Management Committee have decided to introduce two World Championships cruiser categories for women. Elite Women Cruiser (19 years & older) & Junior Women Cruiser (17-18 years old) will be making its debut at the 2006 UCI BMX World Championships in Sao Paolo.

Shannon Jobson's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

Junior Female
1 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
2 Melissa Mankowsi (Australia)
3 Ma Liyun (China)
4 Deng Honglei (China)
5 Jenni Conway (New Zealand)
6 Sarah-Kay Attrill (New Zealand)
7 Paige Hickling (New Zealand)

Elite Female
1 Nicole Callisto (Australia)
2 Renee Junga (Australia)
3 Alice Rika (New Zealand)
4 Serena Kastermans (New Zealand)
5 Vanessa Quinn (New Zealand)
6 Krystal Cranfield (Australia)
7 Theresa Bates (New Zealand)
8 Genelle Willers (New Zealand)

Keiarra Seccombe's profile has been updated.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

Ladies 20"
45-49 yrs - 1st Catherine Meredith

Ladies 24"
30-34 yrs - 1st Tanya Dunn-Brown
35-39 yrs - 1st Karen Wishart
45-49 yrs - 1st Catherine Meredith

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

Elite Women
Nicole Callisto
Krystal Cranfield
Renee Junga

Junior Women
Melissa Mankowski

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

A Ladies
1 Caitlin Willmott
2 Caetlyn Hubert
3 Suzanne Willmott
4 Keiarra Seccombe
5 Kimberly Evans
6 Kimberly Freeman
7 Julia Botfield
8 Rebecca Hopkins

1 Kerrie-Lee Lucas
2 Susan Kirkham
3 Angela Wooding
4 Sally Thomas
5 Mardi Katakasi
6 Laura Poole
7 Louise Tye
8 Naomi Herreen

Naomi Herreen and Louise Tye fell in the final.  

Other SA State Champions for 2005 are:

Tadila Barrett (9 girls)
Nicole Rankin (10 girls)
Sophie Tye (11 girls)
Pure Harvey (12 girls)
Talia Smith (14 girls)
Lauren Rowe (17 girls)
Kerrie-Lee Lucas (Invitational Women's Cruiser)

1 Tanya Bailey
2 Nicole Callisto
3 Nikki Harper
4 Chaye Lang
5 Rochelle Luke
6 Bianca Ashcroft
7 Tamara Hasson

For full results visit www.bmxsportswa.com.au.

Mr. Lindstrom's response to the question 'why isn't there a challenge women 17+ class in Bercy this year':

Unfortunately, we will not be able to add a Challenge Women 17+ to the 2005 UCI BMX World Championships in Paris, since it is way too late since the registration was closed June 15, 2005. Major changes such as this must be announced at least 1 year ahead….

We have acknowledged the growing interest of women that doesn’t want to ride in the Elite classes but still compete on a high level (at the World Championships). Since the UCI will introduce selection criteria’s (riders must qualify) for the elite classes (Junior Women, Elite Women etc) in 2006, the possibility to introduce a Women 17+ challenge class in 2006 is even greater.

This will be discussed and decided upon during the next UCI BMX Commission meeting in July 2005, and communicated afterwards.

They are looking for more girls to help them with getting a 17+ or 19+ female challenge class introduced at future World Titles.  If you are interested in trying to get this class established or would like to help them out please e-mail them your details.  You can contact them through the BMX Chixx website or we can pass your details on to them. 

The Brindabella Challenge race meeting is being held on 4th December at the Melba BMX track in Canberra.  The minimum prize money for A/AA and Pro Ladies is $8000.  Visit www.brindabellachallenge.com.au for more information.  Entries close on 30th November 2005.  You can enter online.

If you would like to add or update your profile please click here.  There are a number of profiles on the site that need updating, so if you would like to update your profile click here.

1 Renee Junga
2 Krystal Cranfield
3 Tanya Thiele
4 Jamie Rogers

1 Melissa Mankowski
2 Caroline Buchanan
3 Caitlin Willmott
4 Rachael Sheridan
5 Caetlyn Hubert
6 Grace Ireland
7 Suzanne Willmott
8 Nerida Gifford

Entries close this Sunday 10th September.  The invitation classes are open to riders from all States.  A 30+ Masters Ladies Cruiser class is being offered with a prize pool of $300.  The Pro-Ladies prize pool is $600.  Both of these classes are open to riders from all States.

"Meantime Macpherson has burst onto the track cycling scene with gusto. A six time BMX junior World Champion (1998 - 2003), Macpherson this year decided to compete in track cycling and launched her campaign with a gold medal in the U19 sprint at the Australian Championships in Adelaide. Her performance earned her a berth in the Junior Australian Team." ........

To view the full press release click here.

Other results for the elite classes are  Krystal Cranfield placed 8th in the semi final while Nikki Harper crashed on the last straight in the semi final while battling for 4th position and a spot in the final.

Renee Junga also finished on the podium in the Elite Women class finishing 2nd.  She jumped her way from third place to second place in the final.

We will post more news as it comes to hand.

Other finalists were:

Linda Armannsson 1st (9 Girls)
Harriet Burbidge-Smith 5th (9 Girls)
Airlie Gooden 7th (10 Girls)
Lacey Oliver 5th (12 Girls)

The UCI has published a full list of entries on their website.  To view it click here.

The World Titles are continuing over the weekend with the 12 & under challenge classes competing Saturday, Elite Classes competing Saturday night and the 13 & over challenge classes competing Sunday.

To view photos or videos of the titles you can check out the following sites:

www.bmxmania.com
www.bmx2day.com
www.bmxmag.net
www.istv.com

You can also watch it live on www.mediazone.com for a small cost.

Caroline Buchanan is posting regular updates on her site.  You can also send a message to the Aussie riders through her site.

Danielle has recently  moved from the Melba, ACT to Clarence Valley, NSW.

If you would like to add or update your profile please visit the profiles page.

A new photo of Kara has been added to her profile.  Visit the profiles page to check it out.

It is also rumoured that there may be a UCI Supercross round held in Adelaide before the Nationals and a Pacific Oceania UCI Round may be held after the Nationals, both at Wayville showgrounds also.

Elite Female
1 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Renee Junga
4 Krystal Cranfield
5 Tanya Bailey
6 Serena Kastermans (New Zealand)
7 Tanya Thiele
8 Nicole Callisto

The weekend also saw the Tamworth Open held and the results for the Pro Open Ladies class were:

Pro Open Ladies
1 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
2 Tanya Bailey
3 Krystal Cranfield
4 Nicole Callisto
5 Serena Kastermans (New Zealand)
6 Lisa Horlor (New Zealand)
7 Tanya Thiele
8 Shannon Jobson

The Tamworth Open race meeting also saw the Mighty 11's class run and congratulations to Abby Payne from New Zealand for taking out the girls 2005 Mighty 11's.

Pro Ladies
1 Kerrie-Lee Lucas
2 Angela Wooding
3 Sally Thomas
4 Louise Tye
5 Chantelle Dean
6 Naomi Herreen
7 Lauren Rowe
8 Ziggy Callan

Emma Allgood
Linda Armannsson
Tanya Bailey
Rachel Bracken
Caroline Buchanan
Harriet Burbidge-Smith
Ziggy Callan
Nicole Callisto
Krystal Cranfield
Kirsten Dellar
Julie Dries
Katrina Durso
Airlie Gooden
Nikki Harper
Renee Junga
Melissa Mankowski
Lacey Oliver
Cherie Simpson
Tanya Thiele

1 Kerrie-Lee Lucas
2 Angela Wooding
3 Sally Thomas
4 Chantelle Dean
5 Laura Davies
6 Lauren Rowe
7 Naomi Herreen
8 Louise Tye

The nominations for the 2005 Country Championships have now been posted on the Blue Lake BMX Club's website.  Click here to check them out.

Junior Women
1 Melissa Mankowski
2 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
3 Nicole Callisto
4 Shannon Jobson
5 Suzanne Willmott

Elite Women
1 Renee Junga
2 Krystal Cranfield
3 Tanya Bailey
4 Lisa Horlor (New Zealand)
5 Serena Kastermans (New Zealand)
6 Theresa Bates (New Zealand)

Freak Industries Challenge Results

Pro Open Women
1 Melissa Mankowski
2 Nicole Callisto
3 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
4 Krystal Cranfield
5 Caroline Buchanan
6 Renee Junga
7 Grace Ireland
8 Lisa Horlor (New Zealand)

The last round of the Oceania UCI Ranking Series is being held this weekend in Tamworth.

1 Angela Wooding
2 Sally Thomas
3 Laura Poole
4 Naomi Herreen
5 Louise Tye
6 Laura Davies
7 Lauren Rowe
8 Tahnee Rowe

Visit the interviews page to check them out.  For more information on these two girls you can visit Shannon's website at www.shannonjobson.tk and you can visit Arielle's website at www.ariellemartin.web1000.com.

Pro Women - Day 2
1 Melissa Mankowski
2 Kylie Patroni
3 Lauren Reynolds
4 Rochelle Luke
5 Angela Wooding
6 Alyce Patroni
7 Catherine Hopkins
8 Chaye Lang

South Australia had 20 females compete at the recent Australian titles picking up 10 national plates.  The plate winners were:

Tadila Barrett - 6th (9 Girls)
Nicole Rankin - 4th (10 Girls)
Dani Brown - 7th (10 Girls)
Sophie Tye - 8th (12 Girls)
Talia Smith - 3rd (13 Girls)
Mardi Katakasi - 2nd (19+ Ladies)
Louise Tye - 6th (19+ Ladies)
Sophie Tye - 5th (12 & Under Cruiser)
Mardi Katakasi - 4th (19+ Ladies Cruiser)
Louise Tye - 6th (19+ Ladies Cruiser)

Angela Wooding and Kerrie-Lee Lucas competed in the hard fought elite women's class, making two semi finals each.  Liza Dunn also made the semi finals, but unfortunately fell.

In other news from South Australia Leonie Tana (formerly Watson) recently gave birth to her first daughter in February.

The next major race meeting coming up in South Australia is the Country Championships and SA versus Vic race meeting being held at The Blue Lake BMX Club in Mt Gambier over the June long weekend.  This is also the venue for the 2005 National Titles.

Elite Women National Plate
1 Nicole Callisto
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Renee Junga
4 Nikki Harper
5 Rochelle Luke
8 Tanya Bailey
8 Kylie Patroni
8 Krystal Cranfield

Elite Women UCI Round 7
1 Nicole Callisto
2 Renee Junga
3 Melissa Mankowski
4 Tanya Bailey
5 Krystal Cranfield
6 Nikki Harper
7 Tanya Thiele
8 Rochelle Luke

Elite Women UCI Round 8
1 Tanya Bailey
2 Melissa Mankowski
3 Nicole Callisto
4 Krystal Cranfield
5 Tanya Thiele
6 Nikki Harper
7 Rochelle Luke
8 Renee Junga

2005 National Champions
Kara Wells, Qld (9 Girls)
Paige Lofts, Qld (10 Girls)
Melinda McLeod, Qld (12 Girls)
Bridgette Warren, Qld (13 Girls)
Rachel Bracken, Qld (14 Girls)
Caroline Buchanan, Act (15 Girls)
Ziggy Callan, Vic (17 Girls)
Kate Eliott, Vic (19+ Ladies)
Madison Janssen, Qld (12 & Under Cruiser)
Caroline Buchanan, Act (18 & Under Cruiser)
Christine Kelly, Vic (19+ Cruiser)
Cheryl Pointon, Qld (35+ Cruiser)

TOOWOOMBA PASSES STATE TITLES AUDIT #1 - ON TRACK FOR ONE OF THE BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE DECADE

More than 1000 riders are expected to enter, in what could be a History Making Qld State Titles Record.....!!!!! The Statisticians are already forecasting a possible 1200 entrants given that Southern Zone (BMXSQ - Toowoomba - this years Hosts) encompasses 50% of the Queensland rider membership, and the State Titles won’t be back in that area for 4 years. BMX South Qld Zone boasts more members than the 1200 expected entrants, and from all feedback at this stage are expecting almost full participation. Given these numbers, the 1200 figure could even be exceeded....  

Be part of this Historical Event - Don't miss out..... make your travel & accom. plans now... Log on to the Toowoomba BMX Club Site at http://toowoomba.bmxa.com.au and click on "accommodation" button for details.

Elite Ladies (UCI Round 4)
1 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
2 Nicole Callisto
3 Krystal Cranfield
4 Renee Junga
5 Lisa Horlor (New Zealand)
6 Theresa Bates (New Zealand)
7 Susan Kirkham
8 Serena Kastermans (New Zealand)

Pro Open
1 Caroline Buchanan
2 Grace Ireland
3 Caitlin Willmott
4 Suzanne Willmott

Day 2

AA Ladies
1 Sarah Walker (New Zealand)
2 Krystal Cranfield
3 Caroline Buchanan
4 Nicole Callisto
5 Rachael Sheridan
6 Renee Junga
7 Grace Ireland
8 Theresa Bates (New Zealand)

For full results visit www.actbmx.com.au.

1 Lauren Rowe
2 Talia Smith
3 Chantelle Dean
4 Louise Tye
5 Mardi Katakasi
6 Prue Harvey
7 Kristy Stapleton
8 Kendall Harvey

Results from the 2nd Annual Junior Girls Gold Cup held at The Cove BMX Track (South Australia)

1 Liza Dunn
2 Taryn Guyers
3 Sophie Tye
4 Tadlia Barrett
5 Nicole Rankin
6 Jessica Wakelam
7 Dani Brown
8 Madison McSwain
Consolation Final - Chloe McMahon, Candice Smith, Aimee Ballard

Both events proudly sponsored by Boss Differentials.

Harbour City BMX club (Gladstone QUEENSLAND) has taken on the new role as Australia's richest BMX comp with over $13 000 in prize money up for grabs.

It's going to be huge with $4000 up for grabs for the AA Pro being $2000 each day 3 Moto's/ 3 Finals each day.

A Pro $1600 prize purse being $800 each day 3 Motos / 3 Finals each day.

Age and cruiser classes have got big dollars up with 1st ($60) 2nd ($40) 3rd ($30) and 4th - 8th ($15).  Harbour City BMX club is also putting up another $1200 combined prize pool + big trophy for our annual

SUPER Knockout Event and there is more with $350 prize pool + trophy for our special event Fiery Thirteen’s. This event is called (THE MOTHER OF ALL MOTOS) and will be held on (SAT 18th) and (SUN 19th) of JUNE 2005 is now going into its 5th year and is getting bigger each year.

Harbour City BMX clubs members have really got behind this event to make it huge with a massive track change which is out of this world being a lot of different technical jumps, rhythm sections and a separate (HUGE) Pro section for those senior riders that branches off.

The (MOTHER OF ALL MOTOS) will be covered by (BMXPRESS) magazine and Gavin D Andrew BMX photographer from Melbourne taking plenty of photos of this event.

There will be rides for the kids and also Pro shops available for any thing you need.

NOMINATIONS will be on the web sites soon and for any enquires you can contact:

Club president ROD CRANFIELD on (07) 49 794774
Or Club registrar SUZZANNE WARD on (07) 49 78 1996

SEE YOU THERE

Things are REALLY HOTTING UP on the Hill (Toowoomba) - Aust richest BMX event... 26th Feb.  http://toowoomba.bmxa.com.au

AUSTRALIA’s RICHEST BMX EVENT - World Champion Jared Graves (ex BMXer) Parks MTB to Challenge Bootes & Co......  Jared was spotted (spied on) with his BMX bike carving up the Toowoomba Track in preparation.... minders quickly ushered off the preying reporters.....Camera Men...

GRAVES will also be trying his luck at the Toowoomba BMX Clubs Open Day competition on Saturday, February 26.   Graves will go head-to-head with BMX Legend Wade Bootes.   While the mountain bike rider originally comes from a BMX background, he has not raced this discipline in many years.

The competition will be fierce and with the likes of these two rid­ers racing it should not be missed.

Credits - Toowoomba Chronicle

The 11th annual Girls Gold Cup event is being held at the Happy Valley BMX Club on Saturday 19th February, in conjunction with their Southern Stampede event.  This is an annual event established by the former female riders involved in the Female Riders Association of South Australia.  The event is open to all female riders 12 years and over.  Entry fee is $2 and you must ride a 20” bike in the event and also enter either age, money or voucher class. 

Last year saw the establishment of a Junior Girls Gold Cup for the younger female riders and this event will be held again this year at The Cove BMX Club on Sunday 20th February at their Southern Stampede race meeting.  This event is open to riders 11 years and under with the same conditions as the Senior Girls Gold Cup. 

The winners of the Gold Cups are unable to compete in the event for the next two years as a way of encouraging all females to enter the event.  Over the years there has been some very exciting racing in the class and more often than not the winner has been decided on a count back or they have narrowly won the final. It is also a good chance for the younger girls to race against the older girls.

Last year Sally Thomas took out the Senior Gold Cup and Talia Smith took out the Junior Gold Cup (both pictured below).  Previous winners of the Gold Cup in include Emma Franklin, Renee Junga and Kerrie-Lee Lucas.  All previous winners can be viewed on the Gold Cup page on the SA BMX Chicks website.

The Gold Cup events are proudly sponsored by Boss Racing Differentials.  If you would like more information please contact sabmxchicks@yahoo.com.au.

Several top elite riders competed in the series including Melissa Mankowski, Tanya Bailey, Nicole Callisto, Krystal Cranfield, Kylie Patroni, Emma Franklin and Nikki Harper.  The series also saw the return to racing of former world champion Rachael Sheridan (nee Marshall).

The meeting wins were shared around with Melissa Mankowski winning two of the race meetings before returning home to Queensland mid week.  Tanya Bailey won three of the meetings with Nicole Callisto winning one of the meetings.  While Krystal Cranfield took out the overall series.

Caroline Buchanan, one of the youngest competitors in the field had a great week with some good results.  While Caroline Sabotka, the oldest competitor in the field kept the younger riders honest by making the majority of finals.

For full results check out www.bmxultra.com.

Australia’s Richest BMX Open-Day prior to the Australian Championships in March will be held at the TOOWOOMBA BMX CLUB 26th Feb, where $10,000.00 (including $3,000 PRO Purse) will be up for grabs. The Toowoomba club will also be hosting the QUEENSLAND STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS in Sept this year as well. The February Open-Day event will offer all riders a chance not only to pick up some Big Bucks, but also experience the ALL NEW Toowoomba track layout.

The Events Major Sponsors are Multi-Millionaire Developer / Entrepreneur Mr Clive Berghofer (Clive Berghofer Group) & TELSTRA COUNTRY WIDE / ADSL.

Mr Clive Berghofer was responsible for opening the first BMX track in Toowoomba at his adventure park in 1976, and has been a fantastic long term supporter of BMX. Telstra Country Wide see great advantages being associated with BMX now that the sport has Olympic inclusion and we thank them for continued support, along with all other sponsors.  The Event will attract Riders from all over AustralAsia.

Flyers / Entry forms can be downloaded from Toowoomba BMX club Web site at; http://toowoomba.bmxa.com.au - find the Button "TOOWOOMBA OPEN-DAY 26th Feb 2005" and click on it for further info, or contact event co-ordinator Kent Elliott – kentelliott@austarnet.com.au  or ph: 0419 744 758.

(Toowoomba Riders – from left) Sprocket-Troy Elliott, AA-Pro Dean Miller, Aust #1 Damien Rosenthal, Ashleigh Weier.
Rear left: Multi-Millionaire Developer Mr. Clive Berghofer – Clive Berghofer Group
Rear right: Nigel Beaman – Area Manager TELSTRA COUNTRY WIDE (Assistant Natalie – centre) 

The 14+ female money class minimum prize pool is $750 is plus payback of $10 if there are 17 ore more as well as a trophy for 1st place.  The entry fee is $30.  For further information download the flyer from the website address listed above.

Results from the race meeting held at Nerang on 2nd and 3rd January are:

UCI Round 3 Results
Elite Women
1  Melissa Mankowski (Junior Women)
2  Krystal Cranfield
3  Theresa Bates
4  Tanya Thiele
5  Shannon Jobson (Junior Women)
6  Lisa Horlor
7  Serena Kastermans
8  Sarah Walker (Junior Women)

Nerang Summer Nats
14+ Girls
1  Melissa Mankowski
2  Caroline Buchanan
3  Ziggy Callan
4  Krystal Cranfield
5  Tanya Thiele
6  Serena Kastermans
7  Shannon Jobson
8  Theresa Bates

10-13 yr girls Chickie Challenge
1  Melinda McLeod
2  Lacey Oliver
3  Madison Janssen
4  Kate Fischmann
5  Olivia Wohler
6  Chanelle Maracich
7  Juliana Nesevski
8  Shelley Hume

The National Titles nomination form is now available.  Visit the BMX Australia website to download a copy.  Entries close on Wednesday 16th February 2005.

The titles are being held in Cairns, Queensland from 24th-27th March 2005.

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