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Extreme games promise thrills, chills and spills

Source: Shanghai Daily | April 18, 2014, Friday | Print Edition

THE Kia World Extreme Games, one of the world’s biggest extreme sporting events, will take place in Shanghai for the eighth year from April 30 to May 3.

Nearly 200 athletes from almost 30 countries and regions will compete in BMX freestyle, aggressive in-line, skateboarding, speed climbing and freestyle motocross events. Athletes include big names like Vince Byron, Andy MacDonald, Pierre-Luc Gagnon, Mitchell Brusco, the Yasutoko brothers and Tom Schaar.

This year’s competition includes freestyle moto X ramp-to-ramp tricks and the spectacular extreme vert jam by six BMX masters.

Two performance shows are added this year — aggressive in-line on mini mega ramp and kick scooter on a street course.

Date: April 30-May 3, 10:30am-6:30pm

Venue: Jiangwan Sports Center

Address: 346 Guohe Rd

Tel: 5292-0164

Tickets: 150-580 yuan

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Shanghai Daily is now selling tickets to the event online, offering a 25 percent discount for early birds and free delivery. Click http://www.idealshanghai.com/whats-on/5318/ or scan the QR code to buy tickets and win a special gift.

E-free

E-free is probably the largest store in Shanghai selling skateboards and accessories. Skateboards are everywhere here, from shelves to walls and even the ceiling.

Tel: 5887-9569

Opening hours: 10am-7:30pm

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/11583/

Dahon

Danhon is the world’s biggest manufacturer of folding bikes with a Guinness World Records certificate. Danhon sells mountain bikes, road bikes and leisure bikes of all descriptions. It opened its first Shanghai branch in Baoshan District.

Tel: 6219-0680

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/11587/

SanFo Outdoor Store

SanFo Outdoor Store at Shanghai Stadium sells all kinds of outdoor equipment from climbing boots to water-proof jackets and camping tents to mountaineering ropes. Customers can get professional advice when planning their hiking trips.

Tel: 5489-0385

Opening hours: 10am-8:30pm

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/11586/

Auzzie Outdoors

Created by Australia’s seventh largest corporate retailer, Auzzie outdoors is an online shop selling sporting equipment from clothing to tents.

Tel: 400-822-0005

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/11214/

Fly-StreetWear

Fly-StreetWear on Changle Road opened in 1999 and is one of the first shops selling skateboards and accessories in Shanghai. Many limited edition skateboards made by international brands are sold here.

Tel: 186-2136-8717

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/11585/

Yi Duo Skating Shop

Although it is a small store inside Xinyang Market, its employees are experienced at training novices how to skate. They can also emboss your name on a new pair of roller skates. The shop owner is an expert in making custom designs for clients.

Tel: 138-1755-9666

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/11584/

Heng Yi Rock Climbing

As a trailblazer in the sport, Hengyi Rock Climbing Club has been running at the Hongkou Football Stadium since 1997. Its six climbing walls are designed according to international standards. It also has a spacious training room with Nordic landscapes.

Tel: 5696-6657

Opening hours: 10am-10pm

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/11582/

Melrose Pizza

Established by Shanghai entrepreneur Jack Liu and his American partner, Melrose opened its first restaurant on Hengshan Road in 1998. The pizzeria quickly became something of a haven for expats hungering for a slice of home. Since then, Melrose has served up consistently delicious and authentic pies, satisfying the homesick palates of expats and winning over curious locals to this Western favorite.

Delivery hotline: 800-620-9797, 6467-7114

Http://www.idealshanghai.com/venues/2667/

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