One of the world’s most important BMX spine ramp contest series will kick off for a third year with a completely refurbished ramp and new sponsors.

Thanks to the commitment of sponsors Suzuki and Dickies, the Braun cruZer Tour this year comes with a whopping prize package of EUR 30,000.

Each contest offers EUR 5,000 in winnings, which is distributed among the top three riders. The first-placed competitor will receive EUR 2,500, second EUR 1,500 and third EUR 1,000.

In addition, the athletes pick up points at each event which go towards the overall Braun cruZer Tour standings and a prize pool of EUR 15,000. The overall Braun cruZer Tour champion picks up EUR 6,500, second place EUR 4,500 third EUR 2,500, fourth EUR 1,000 and fifth EUR 500.

Event dates making up the Braun cruZer Tour are:
Nokia FISE, Montpellier, France. 16th-20th May
NASS, Somerset, England. 6th-8th July
Suzuki BMXMasters, Cologne, Germany. 13th-15th July

NB: Riders must register with the organisers at each individual event to qualify for the Braun cruZer Tour.

Watch Mark Webb's 2006 winning run in Cologne by visiting www.braun-cruzertour.com