We were just catching up on the latest FMX news over at Freerider MX Online, and it seems they have uncovered some interesting stories...

First up, apparently there is a new FMX tour in the states, similar to the Aussie Crusty tour, and it seems they have pretty much locked in every big USA rider for the whole 15 stop tour which runs from January til April 2010. The 'Nuclear Cowboys' tour is no doubt going to cause a giant headache for the 2010 Crusty Tour promoters GAS, who will need to search elsewhere as their usual cast of high profile US riders will be unavailable, including Adam Jones, Mike Mason, Nate Adams, Twitch, Ronnie Faisst, Todd Potter, Beau Bamburg, Nixey Danielson, Jim McNeil, Dustin Miller, Matt Buyten, Brian Foster, Jimmie McGuire and even young Aussie Jackson Strong.

This could be seen as a boost for Australian FMX, as no doubt GAS will be forced to search for new riders and hopefully give more opportunities to some of the previously forgotten Aussie talent. We personally think that the top Aussies have always been the most outstanding riders on the tour anyway, so we are looking forward to checking out the new line up!

Next on the list, we might see some big changes to worlds biggest Action Sports event, the X Games, if snowy Canadians have their way! I know, it seems crazy to think the X-Games will be anywhere but LA, but apparently LA's contract to hold the games expired this year, and ESPN promoters are exploring outside options. If rumors are true, X-Games organisers are ready to give Canada the go-ahead, providing they can find some massive corporate sponsors to back the event. Definitely sounds like a huge change for X-Games, and we think a change may bring back some of the spark of the X-Games from years passed... Stay tuned

• By Allan H