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Game of BIKE – Anthony Panza VS Matt Ray

June 5, 2017

You cannot go wrong with a heavy Game of B-I-K-E! Here’s a look at what went down when Anthony Panza and Matt Ray go head to head at the Cooper Street Skatepark in New York City. You already know both of these guys dropped some heavy hammers, so hit play and check this BMX video out to see what went down and who took the win!

“MATT RAY IS A MONSTER! Matt was visiting NY for a couple days last week so you know we had to get into the streets! In this video watch myself & Matt go head to head at Cooper St skatepark in Brooklyn, NY. We started off the day here then got heavily involved in the streets, and you can watch the full recap of that TOMORROW AT 3PM EST!”

Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara – Finals Highlights

June 4, 2017

The Vans BMX Pro Cup stop in Guadalajara is a wrap and Jason Watts took the top spot! Below you have check out some highlights from the finals showing you what went down! Needless to say, there was no shortage of amazing lines and crazy tricks going down in the bowls. Below you can find Jason, Sergio Layos and Larry Edgar‘s top 3 runs, then you can check out highlights from the entire contest below that!

“Jason Watts had one of the best contest runs of his career making use of the course by locking in insane nose-wheelies from bowl-to-bowl and clocking massive tables and no-handers right in front of the judges tower. Watts earns himself his first podium finish in the Vans BMX Pro Cup series above Larry Edgar and Sergio Layos respectively.

Music info: Sunshine Mind – “These Days”” – Vans

“Larry Edgar had big plans for he Montenegro course and they paid off big time. Larry boosted some of the highest airs and transfers of the comp and muscled some big moves at the end of the run to earn himself a close second place finish on the podium, barely behind Jason Watts.

Music info: Sunshine Mind – “Serene””

“Sergio Layos raced around the Guadalajara Vans BMX Pro Cup course popping lighting fast transfers with style and tricks on all parts of the massive Montenegro course earning himself a third place on the podium, his third top-three finish of the year.

Music info: Sunshine Mind – “Falling Leaves””

“When the Dust settled from semi-finals, the top 18 riders were set loose to rip and shred on the enormous Montenegro park in Guadalajara, Mexico. Huge transfer, giant 360s and geometry that only works in BMX guided these desert pirates through the four huge bowls. The top three finishers were 1) Jason Watts, 2) Larry Edgar, 3) Sergio Layos.

Music: Pitch Black Forest by Twin Steps & On Haunted Hill by The New Criminals” – Vans

“The Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara is a wrap! Watch a quick highlight reel of bangers from the final day featuring Corey Bohan, Dennis Enarson, Chase Hawk, Tom Dugan, Jason Watts, Kevin Peraza, and more!” – Vital BMX

Jason Watts Wins Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara

June 4, 2017

Jason Watts takes the top spot at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico!

Photo: Colin Mackay

The results are in and Jason Watts found himself on top of the podium for the 3rd stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup stop in Guadalajara, Mexico! Jason took the podium with Larry Edgar in 2nd and Sergio Layos in 3rd place overall. This would be the 3rd time Sergio has landed on the podium keeping him in the top spot for the overall points for the series as well.

Check out Highlights from the Finals here!

You could also find Tom Dugan on the podium for the Best Trick with an insane 360 Bowl Transfer. Jamie Cooper-Ellis took the Best Line spot with an elevated bank transfer into the deep bowl.

Expect to see a ton of footage from the contest surface in the next day or two. Until then, check out the full results below…

Woodward East – Spot Check: Launch Pad Mini Spine

June 4, 2017

Woodward East coming through with a rad video from some of the sessions that have been going down on the Launch Pad Mini Spine ramp out in Pennsylvania. Here’s a bunch of footage from campers and counselors all bringing different tricks and styles to the ramp. Check out what went down!

“The Launchpad was designed as a modular ramp system that was made in conjunction with Playworld Systems. The Launchpad Mini Spine’s location and perfect transitions that make it a staff and camper favorite for evening sessions and double fisting s’mores.

Featuring: Will Thompson, Rily Sanders, Andre Jesus, Bruno Tatini, Douglas Leite de Oliveira

Filmed/Edited: Josh Babu“

Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara – Regional Qualifier Highlights

June 4, 2017

The Vans BMX Pro Cup has been going off this weekend in Guadalajara, Mexico! Yesterday their regional qualifier went down with a ton of locals and a few Pros throwing down to get their spot in the Finals today with all of the pre-qualified Pros. It looks like the guys were all going off and plenty of amazing riding went down. Check out the highlights below, then a full list of results below!

“It was a wild scene in Guadalajara as the Vans BMX Pro Cup Regional Semi-Final Qualifier took hold of the massive Montenegro Skatepark. Riders were able to use all four bowls making for long runs and lots of tricks all over the course with an exclamation point from David Peraza pulling front and backflips out of the big bowl on over the roller. when the dust settled it was Cauan Madona, Jose Gabriel Torres Gomez, and Caio Sousa taking the top spots and qualifying to ride at the finals in Huntington Beach.

Sunshine Mind – “Moonlight””

“Top riders from Mexico, USA, Brazil, Argentina, and more battle it out for a spot in the main event at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara. Riders include Chris Doyle, Cauan Madona, Caio Sousa, Parker Heath, Michael Mogollon, Jamie Cooper-Ellis, and more!” – Vital BMX

Photo: Colin Mackay

“The Vans BMX Pro Cup closed out the final rounds of the third regional qualifier event this afternoon, securing the final competitive field of 31 promising BMX talents and top-ranking tour pros to compete Sunday, June 4 in global qualifiers at the city’s beloved Montenegro Skatepark.

The crowds in Guadalajara, Mexico witnessed Brazil’s Cauan Madona surpass 50 local and international riders in today’s open prelims with his fluid riding style and powerful tricks to claim a victorious first-place, securing his invite to the Vans BMX Pro Cup World Championship in California and earning a sweet $1,000 USD prize. Tracking close behind, local hero Jose Gabriel Torres Gomez showcased unstoppable energy and diverse trick choices to earn second-place, while Brazilian Caio Sousa’s back-to-back maneuvers placed him in third, joining Madona and Torres Gomez with invites to the World Championship. In a special highlight of the day, David Peraza pulled a clean backflip transfer straight into a front-flip over the bump-jump.

In the women’s division, BMX pioneer and USA rider Nina Buitrago ranked as today’s top rider with her steady 50/50 grinds, soap box feeble grind and bold wall-rides on the stone-faced wall. Angie Marino’s relaxed style and fearless riding made her the second highest scoring woman as she tackled a massive bowl transfer in today’s contest. Since Buitrago and Marino already have invites, Mexico natives Tania Torres Reyes and Margarita Judith Valenzuela Meraz will earn spots in the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series World Championship women’s division.

The final Vans BMX Pro Cup Global Qualifier of the season begins Sunday, June 4, as the top 14 advancers from today’s contest will meet the 15 advancing series pros and two wildcards for an adrenaline-charged park terrain competition!

Vans BMX Pro Cup Regional Qualifier Results:
Advancing to Tomorrow’s Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara Global Qualifier
1. Cauan Madona, Invited to World Championships
2. Jose Gabriel Torres Gomez, Invited to World Championships
3. Caio Sousa, Invited to World Championships
4. Luis Medina
5. Daniel Rosales
6. Jamie Cooper-Ellis
7. Michael Mogollon
8. Irving Joaquin Acosta Reyes
9. Chris Doyle
10. Parker Heath
11. Cory Foust
12. Kurt Perkins
13. Josué Jairo Espinoza Araiza
14. David Peraza

Vans BMX Pro Cup Global Series riders, advancing to Mexico:
Chase Hawk
Corey Walsh
Sergio Layos
Larry Edgar
Matt Cordova
Dennis Enarson
Gary Young
Ben Wallace
Pat Casey
Tom Dugan
Jason Watts
Kevin Peraza
Alex Hiam
Corey Bohan
Dan Foley“

Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara – Behind the Scenes with Steve Crandall

June 4, 2017

The Vans BMX Pro Cup has been going off in Guadalajara, Mexico this weekend and things are undoubtedly getting wild. Vans released Steve Crandall on the course with a microphone to interview a bunch of the riders. Check out what went down and take in all the laughs.

“Steve Crandall explores the pits at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara to find out the current BMX Pro Cup points standings and inquire about the local cuisine. Spoiler alert: No ones knows if they are in the top ten and everyone thinks Tom Dugan is getting squirrelly. We find out Corey Walsh’s new nickname and why Jason Watts feels like an order of nachos. Featuring Kevin Peraza, Sergio Layos, Jason Watts, Gary Young, Dennis Enarson, Tom Dugan, Robbie Morales, Corey Walsh, Chase Hawk, Chris Doyle, Andrew Lazaruk, Kris Fox and Biz Jordan.

Twin Steps – “Junkie Song””

EAL – Matheus Cesar and Victor Schmidt Skatepark Session

June 4, 2017

The EAL crew sent through this short but sweet video featuring Matheus Cesar and Victor Schmidt getting down at their local skatepark down in Brazil. This is filled with grinds and lines, making for a real solid watch from start to finish. Take a look at this BMX video!

Fit Bike Co. – Ben Silver In California

June 2, 2017

Here’s a rad BMX video that popped up featuring Fit Bike Co.‘s flow rider out in California, Ben Silver going to work on street spots. Ben is no stranger to grinds, nose balance and wallrides and has an eye for a unique spot. This is a real solid video from start to finish, so hit play and take it all in!

“Filmed by Nik Hagen (L$L)
w/ addition filming from Shelby Jungers, Neal Richardson & the Long Beach Homies
Edited by Ben Silver“