NODABS is the new name of the webshop, formerly known as RideActive.nl. NODABS is the #1 biketrials specialist in the Benelux countries and stocks several trialbikes and parts. Founder and trials rider Michel Romen has been addicted to trials for 17 years now and hopes that this new website will stimulate the sport in ‘the low countries’.
A new name - why?
A ‘dab’ means placing a foot on the ground in trials. ‘No dabs’ simply stands for the essence of biketrials: riding without placing a foot on the ground! The new name was implemented to end confusion with the other activities that RideActive.nl organizes, such as MTB-clinics. It was also time to make a clear statement to the riders: NODABS is 100% about biketrials. NODABS participates in virtually all online networks, such as MSN, Hyves (Dutch), Facebook, Youtube, etc…
Plans
NODABS distributes the main brands in trials, including: Koxx, Onza, Monty, Rockman, Yaabaa, Try-All, Tensile, Magura, Dakine, Hope, etc. etc. Apart from being a webshop, there are many more plans about to unwind both online and offline,
such as the organisation of events and competitions, roadtrips to events and trialspots and demonstrations with the NODABS trials team. There is no doubt: 2010 will be a great year for trials in the Benelux countries!
Opening jam
With a spectacular indoors jamsession on a secret location in the province of Brabant, the new start was celebrated Sunday march 14. A hall full of pallets and a BBQ afterwards were for most of the Benelux trials scene tempting enough to travel up to 2 hours. It turned out to be the biggest biketrial meeting in Dutch history. Here are some pictures. click to see more photos !