American Biker Hosts Events at Myrtle Beach Bike Week

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.--May 2, 20055, 2005--Next Inc. (OTCBB:NXTI) an emerging leader in the sportswear and promotional products industry today announced that Next's brand American Biker(TM) hosted two VIP parties this past weekend at the annual Myrtle Beach Bike Week. Approximately 350,000 bikers attended this year's event.

The events, held at Hog Wild www.divinedininggroup.com, one of the most sought out biker destinations in Myrtle Beach, and at the legendary Club Kryptonite www.club-kryptonite.com included attendance by some of this country's most recognized and respected bike builders. In attendance were American Bikers'(TM) Stephen and Trey Webb, Choppers Inc.'s Billy Lane, Exile Cycles' Russell Mitchell, Carolina Custom Cycles' Russell Marlowe, Paul Cox of Indian Larry Legacy and Dave Perowitz of Perowitz Cycle Fabrication. All of these builders may be seen regularly on The Discovery Channel's "Biker Build-off" show, and are also featured in many motorcycle publications. Other notable attendees included Mondo from Denver Choppers, Aaron Green from Paramount Custom Cycles and Bret Michaels. Michaels, former lead singer of the band Poison, performed at the Club Kryptonite event.

Jackie Powell of Divine Dining Group, owners of Hog Wild commented, "We think the world of Stephen and Trey Webb of American Biker(TM). Because of their years of support along with the relationships they maintain with all the top bike builders, we credit them with Hog Wild being a sought out biker destination in Myrtle Beach." Andrew Manios, owner and operator of Club Kryptonite.said "We look forward to the American Biker(TM) event every bike week. They always draw a large number of bikers with big names such as Billy Lane, Stephen Webb, Paul Cox of Indian Larry Legacy, Russell Marlowe, and Russell Mitchell. The night was a tremendous success and we look forward to doing it again in 2006. For their events at Club Kryptonite, American Biker always has excellent talent like Bret Michaels."

The parties were instrumental in branding the American Biker(TM) name. Notable comments came from many of the attendees. Billy Lane of Choppers Inc. said "If the American Biker(TM) guys Stephen and Trey are having a party, I'll be there anywhere and anytime. They are like family, and plus they have killer parties!" Russell Mitchell of Exile Cycles commented "I sure do appreciate you putting us on the list and inviting our crew to your event. We had a good time" and Russell Marlowe stated, "Thanks American Biker, the crew had a blast!"

As previously announced, co-marketing efforts have commenced and with the recent launch of www.americanbiker.com, a new online ecommerce store where all the new American Biker(TM) apparel offerings may be viewed and purchased electronically. American Biker(TM) will also have a presence at all the major bike rallies nationwide such as Sturgis and Daytona Bike week where the Webb brothers and other notable biker names will make personal appearances in support of American Biker(TM).

Jason Assad, Dir. of Investor Relations at Next Inc. stated, "We are really excited about our partnership with the Webb Brothers and American Biker(TM). These guys and their associates are charismatic and incredibly passionate about their businesses. Because of our recently formed partnership, we have no doubt that the American Biker(TM) apparel line is poised to be a lifestyle brand that appeals to a wide cross section of motorcycle enthusiasts. The turn out at these recent events put on by American Biker(TM) could not have been better. We look forward to continuing to focus on creating American Biker(TM) brand recognition in the future through the major biker events as well as through trade publications and other media venues."

About Next Inc. http://www.nextinc.net

Next, Inc. is a creative and innovative sales and marketing organization that designs, develops, markets, and distributes licensed and branded promotional products and imprinted sportswear primarily through major college and university, motor sports and other major promotional key licensing agreements and the Company's own proprietary designs. Next is one of the dominant companies in the highly fragmented licensed promotional products and imprinted sportswear industries.

About American Biker(TM) http://www.americanbiker.biz / http://www.americanbiker.com