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Simple Session 2016 – Finals Highlights

May 1, 2016

Earlier today the Simple Session 2016 finals went down in Tallinn, Estonia, and you better believe things went off! Check out a couple videos giving you a look at the highlights from the finals that ultimately Kevin Peraza ended up winning! Looks like it was one hell of a contest once again!

“I’m a little burnt out, so forgive the lack of an official edit… Nonetheless, here are all the highlights from the rather epic Simple Session 16 in run order (spare the top four riders). I’ll be pumping out a couple other random edits over the next day or two as well, so keep any eye out. Smooches!

I haven’t seen official results yet, but I’ll update this when I do. Larry got fourth and refuses to believe he got knocked out.” – Ride BMX

Final Results:
1. Kevin Peraza – Mexico
2. Nick Bruce – USA
3. Mike Varga – Canada
4. Larry Edgar – USA
5. Irek Rizaev – Russia
6. Colton Walker – USA
7. Ola Selsjord – Norway
8. Daniel Dhers – Venezuela
9. Courage Adams – Spain
10. Sean Ricany – USA
11. Brandon Loupos – Australia
12. Brock Horneman – Australia
13. Jack Clark – Great Britain
14. Pat Casey – USA
15. Joel Bondu – Canada
16. Broc Raiford – USA

Simple Session 2016: Finals Highlights – More BMX Videos

“Kevin Peraza, Larry Edgar, Brock Horneman, Pat Casey, Broc Raiford, Sean Ricany, Daniel Dhers, Mike Varga, Nick Bruce, and more battle it out for top honors at Simple Session 2016!
Credit: Vital BMX”

Kevin Peraza’s runs that lead him to first place courtesy of Ride BMX

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More From DUB Jam 2016

May 1, 2016

We already caught two videos from the DUB street jam in Liverpool (DUB Jam 2016 // In The Cut – DUB Jam 2016 ), but here’s a little more gold courtesy of Tom Pickup! Hit play and check out what went down on all of the spots the huge crew rolled through during the day!

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Simple Session 2016 – Qualifying Highlights

May 1, 2016

Did you catch the Live Stream of Simple Session qualifiers yesterday? Well, if you didn’t you’re in luck because there has been a flood of footage from the guys at Ride, DIG and Freedom giving you a look at all the wild riding went down! Don’t miss the Simple Session 2016 FINALS Live Stream!

“Nothing slowed down in Tallinn’s Saku Suurhall Arena for the qualifying day of Simple Session 2016. Lots going on in both street and park elements of the course from an amazing mix of riders. Tomorrow’s final and best trick will be interesting!

Filmed & edited by Jonny Ashworth” – DIG

“All the best riding from the Qualifiers at Simple Session 2016!

Music:
“See U Another Day” by harris cole
“SCENERYSCIENCE” by CLEME
http://midwestcollective.bandcamp.com/

Sloppy filming/editing/bad color correction: Ryan Fudger” – Ride BMX

“Qualifying for the final at the Simple Session , one of the hardest levels in BMX . We have summarized the highlights from the heats of the 16th edition for you in four minutes.

Music: The Magnificents – “M.I.A.”” – Freedom BMX

Larry Edgar‘s 1st place qualifying run courtesy of Ride BMX.

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Simple Session 2016 FINALS – Live Stream

May 1, 2016

Here it is! The live stream for Simple Session 2016 presented by Red Bull! Watch as 20 of the top BMX riders in the world go head to head to see just who will take the win. This is a super diverse crew of riders that bring technical grinds to massive airs, street influence to crazy park combos. Needless to say, this contest will bring a little bit of everything. Enjoy! You can also watch it on the Red Bull Website with a live chat.

Colony BMX – Simon O’Brien 2016 Video

April 30, 2016

Colony coming through with some fresh footage of Simon O’Brien laying down some amazing flatland action for your viewing pleasure. Hit play and take it all in because you should know by now that Simon doesn’t disappoint!

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Simple Session 2016 – Qualifying Results

April 30, 2016

Photo: Eisa Bakos

Today was the qualifying round of Simple Session and as expected, things got wild! The top 20 riders (out of 69 total) will be making it into the FINALS tomorrow with Larry Edgar, Mike Varga and Kevin Peraza taking the top 3 spots today! Check out the full list of riders who will be out on the course tomorrow below!

“1. Larry Edgar – USA
2.Mike Varga – Canada
3.Kevin Peraza – Mexico
4. Nick Bruce – USA
5. Colton Walker – USA
6. Ola Selsjord – Norway
7. Irek Rizaev – Russia
8. Sean Ricany – USA
9. Jack Clark – Great Britain
10. Brock Horneman – Australia
11. Brandon Loupos – Australia
12. Pat Casey – USA
13. Daniel Dhers – Venezuela
14. Broc Raiford – USA
15. Romans Gorovojs – Lativa
16. Max Chuprina – Australia
17. Joel Bondu – Canada
18. Paul Thölen – Germany
19. Kenneth Tencio – Costa Rica
20. Courage Adams – Spain

You can view the full list of 69 riders and their placing RIGHT HERE!

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XSA Invitational 2016 Highlights

April 30, 2016

It’s a busy weekend for BMX. Not only are is the Simple Session contest going down in Estonia, but the XSA Invitational is going down in Sochi, Russia as well! Above is 8 minutes of highlights from the contest! As expected, plenty of dialed riding went down and it looks like there was a big crowd taking in the show as well.

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Frayed Magazine X Lucho Vidales

April 30, 2016

Frayed Magazine have released their 4th round of their series featuring a few of BMX’s finest photographers. This time around we learn about Lucho Vidales and how he got into photography, BMX and more. Great video, awesome photos. Take a peek, especially if you’re a aspiring photographer.

“Lucho isn’t chasing a goal or seeking a destination. He’s experimenting with where his journey is taking him and enjoying every moment of it.
Lucho, originally from Argentina and now based in Barcelona, welcomed us into his home city to gain an insight into his photography. We travelled out there with Pro BMX rider Mike Curley, who took to the streets of Barcelona. See what Lucho created in his film portrait.”

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