The Chicken and Waffles crew uploaded the Ethan Grothe and Timmy Theus‘ section from the “Chicken & Waffles 2” video for your viewing pleasure! Watch as both of these guys go to work on spots around the Chicago area with plenty of grinds, hops, lines and more! Both of these guys delivered, so you won’t want to miss it.
Red Bull – Matthias Dandois Camera Roll Roulette
Red Bull dropped a new episode of Camera Roll Roulette. This time around they caught up with Matthias Dandois to have him go into his phone and tell the story of a few random photos he has on his phone! Hit play and get the story!
2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup Sydney Highlights
The 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup kicked off this weekend down in Sydney, Australia and some of the best riders in the world made their way to Five Dock Skatepark to drop in and throw down! Check out two highlight videos filled with all the action that went down. Up top a short but sweet look at some of the bangers, then below you can find over 20 minutes of footage for a more indepth look! Check it!
“A slice of the insanity that went down at Five Dock during the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup in Sydney, Australia featuring Dennis Enarson, Larry Edgar, Kevin Peraza, Sergio Layos, Alex Hiam, and more!” – Vital BMX
“The first stop of the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup was next level. Congrats to Sergio Layos for taking the win!” – Our BMX
Imprimatur BMX Podcast – Brian Kachinsky
The latest round of the Imprimatur BMX Podcast has arrived. This time around Mike Hinkens caught up with Brian Kachinsky to talk about a ton of different things from riding to sponsors, getting involved in the community, doing events and much, much more. Brian has been crushing it on a bike for years and he’s one hell of a guy off the bike as well, so give this a listen because you’ll definitely be stoked on it!
““In this episode of the ImprimaturBMX podcast, Mike Hinkens and the highly-successful and widely-respected Pro BMXer Brian Kachinsky discuss BMX from the perspective of a paid professional, an X-Games Medalist, and also a down-to-earth street rider. They touch on topics including: being an advocate for BMX, riding for “big brands” versus “core brands,” sponsorships, and the concept of selling out.”
PHOTO BY Timothy Burkhart” – Mike Hinkens
Colin Varanyak Early 2019 Instagram Compilation
You can’t go wrong with a new Colin Varanyak video. This time around we get a new fan compilation of Colin’s latest Instagram clips filled with street and park clips. As always, Colin delivers with a good mix of tricks and combos from everything he touches. Hit play and take it all in!
Barcelona BMX Trip – Lost In Paradise
It seems like not a day goes by that we don’t see at least a little footage out of Barcelona, and that’s not a bad thing. Here’s a video Robin Kachfi put together giving us a look at what Florian Faust, Michael Dunger, Ferdi Bensch, Marvin Mayer, Paul Schreiner, Sebastian Schumacher and Robin got into during their stay from the riding to the sights! Take a look!
“We went to Barcelona the other day to shred the streets with our BMX Bikes and to have a good time there, as well! Here’s our final BMX Street Edit of our trip!”
Filmed and edited by Robin Kachfi
The Birth of the BMX Freestyle Movement 2nd Edition Book Launch Party
The second edition of The Birth of the BMX Freestyle Movement is complete and it will be released at a launch party in San Diego on May 25th at the Barrel Brewing Pub! The original version of the book had 244 pages with 68 contributors, the second edition has 350 page with 109 contributors, which means plenty more amazing photos and stories being told by riders from all over the world. If you are interested in checking out the party, hit up the Facebook Event Page to stay in the loop leading up to the party! This is bound to be an amazing time, so make sure you get there. You can learn more about the book on W2WFreestyleHistory.com as well!
Sergio Layos & Teresa Azcoaga Win Vans BMX Pro Cup 2019 Australia Stop
The first round of the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup in Sydney, Australia went down earlier today and it looks like the momentum that Sergio Layos and Teresa Azcoaga has rolled into the new year with both of them finding their spots in the number one spot on the podium once again! Check out the full press-release and results below!
“Sydney, AUSTRALIA (April 13, 2019) – The adrenaline is still pumping as the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup polished off a full day of exceptional BMX competition at the legendary Five Dock Skatepark in Sydney, Australia. Vans congratulates two Spanish riders, Sergio Layos and defending women’s world champion Teresa Azcoaga, for earning their first event victories of the 2019 season.
Photo: Colin Mackay
Cutting through the course with expert precision, Spain’s Sergio Layos put down the ultimate impression for the judges to secure first place against the field. No stranger to the podium, Layos’ emphasis on style produced unique lines, reinventing foundational tricks that included one foot table tops, look back airs, clean transfers, and flawless toboggans. In second, representing the Gold Coast, Chris James put on a wild performance, landing an insane back flip transfer floating across the spine and topping it off with consistent airs and 540s. Smooth as ever, Canada’s Corey Walsh placed third, showing off huge transfers and an ally-oop off the tear drop onto Red Bull sub box. Honorable mentions go out to seasoned competitors Jason Watts, earning the Red Bull Best Trick, and Dennis Enarson for Best Line.
Photo: Colin Mackay
The women’s division offered a diverse showcase of the series’ best women contenders to date, including US riders Angie Marino and Nina Buitrago, plus Australia’s own Natalya Diehm. In the end, reigning women’s world champion Teresa Azcoaga took the cake, demonstrating pure confidence as she landed powerful airs and a noteworthy toboggan over the extension. Azcoaga has been a consistent player in the Pro Cup series, securing several podiums last season to claim glory in the overall series. This win puts her in a prime position in the title race, as she looks to continue her streak into Germany.
Runner up Natalya Diehm also put on an impressive show, compiling a mixed bag of tricks from big transfers and no-handers over the spine to win the judges over. Diehm also earned the Red Bull Best Trick honors with a big ninja drop from the extension. Finally, in third, Angie Marino expressed her flawless style, transferring smooth lines and table top maneuvers.
Building excitement for the world title race, the top 20 rankings from each division will advance to the next stop of the 2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup Series, taking place in Stuttgart, Germany on June 16. The winners from the Sydney regional qualifier have also secured their invites to the World Championships, to be held in Huntington Beach, CA this September.
2019 Vans BMX Pro Cup: Sydney Results
MEN’S DIVISION – FULL RESULTS
1. Sergio Layos ESP
2. Chris James AUS
3. Corey Walsh CAN
4. Jason Watts AUS
5. Gary Young USA
6. Larry Edgar USA
7. Dennis Enarson USA
8. Brandon Loupos AUS
9. Boyd Hilder AUS
10. Josh Dove AUS
RED BULL BEST TRICK
Jason Watts, Decade 540 Footjam
BEST LINE AWARD:
Dennis Enarson, Ally-oop 450 from the spine to the Red Bull wall
WOMEN’S DIVISION – FULL RESULTS
1. Teresa Azcoaga ESP
2. Natalya Diehm AUS
3. Angie Marino USA
4. Nina Buitrago USA
5. Denise Cropper AUS
RED BULL BEST TRICK
Natalya Diehm, Big Ninja Drop
Converging at the beloved Five Dock Skatepark in the heart of Sydney’s Harbour, the first stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup Tour presented a talented mix of regional BMX talent along with internationally-renowned athletes from USA, Europe, and Australia. For updates and more information on competition format, locations, athletes and more, please visit www.vansbmxprocup.com.” – Vans BMX Pro Cup