Yesterday the Regional Qualifiers went down in Malaga, Spain for the Vans BMX Pro Cup at Ruben Alcantara‘s skatepark. Over 80 riders from all over Europe competed for the top 3 spots that roll over to the finals that are going down today with the 18 Pre-Qualified riders and 3 Wild Card spots for a total of 24 riders. Below you can find 4 videos giving you a look at the riding and good times that were had while the riders battled it out! Check out what went down and find out who you will see riding in the finals today!
“The Vans BMX Pro Series Regional Qualifier Semi-Final went off like a powder keg with insane riding from an international field of savage riders, all looking to score a spot in the World Championships in Huntington Beach, CA. When the dust settled, the top three riders who took the podium were 1) Chris James, 2) Maxime Charveron, 3) Ben Wallace.” – Vans
“80+ riders throw down at Ruben’s bowl in Malaga, Spain to win a spot in the Vans BMX Pro Cup finals. Riders include Ben Wallace, Chris James, Daniel Sandoval, Maxime Charveron, Garrett Byrnes, The Fids, Jack Clark, and more.” – Vital BMX
“At the Vans BMX Pro Cup Regional Qualifier in the Skatepark of Málaga, the heart of every midschooler beat higher, because with Ruben Alcantara, Garrett Byrnes and The Fids, a few real BMX legends came to the start. Here are the highlights of the contest.
Results Regional Qualifiers @ Vans BMX Pro Cup Málaga:
1. Chris James
2. Maxime Charveron
3. Ben Wallace
4. Lima Eltham
5. Jack Clark
6. Matt Priest
7. Paul Thoelen
8. Daniel Sandoval
9. Alejandro “Pitu” Ibarra
10. Jayden Fuller” – Freedom BMX
“Mayhem from the Regional Qualifiers on Saturday in Malaga.
Ruben’s ‘victory lap’, Daniel Sandoval’s wild front flair, Garrett Byrnes finding lines nobody else dare try, Matt Priest finally locking down a sick manual line, and highlights from the top three qualifiers. Nuts!
Filmed by Robin Pearson & Scott Connor
Edited by Robin Pearson” – Ride UK
