This is pretty rad. Mark Losey has been working on a new website called BMX Comps that takes a closer look at all of the major BMX contests of the year, compiles data and ultimately gives a better idea of which riders are really on it as far as contests go. Check out more below and then check out the site!
“Two years ago I put all of the different contest results I could find into a single spreadsheet. Seeing them all together seemed like they could be combined—somehow,” Losey said.
After getting suggestions and criticism from various organizers and riders, Losey settled on a system. “Each event’s points are determined by how many top pros were in the finals at that event. It’s not based on prize money, course, or anything else. This method allows every Pro event to count. It also encourages riders to compete in more contests.”
One thing Losey clarified is that this is not an official rank. “This system is highly subjective, as not every rider had a chance to compete in every event. It’s basically an organized snapshot of what happened in BMX contests over the past year.”
Losey added, “This has the potential to present riders with one less ambiguous way to qualify for events. If contest organizers were able to invite the top three, five, or ten from this ranking, they could still have enough room in their events to invite past winners, up-and-comers, sponsor obligations, etc.”
To see the complete rankings and points for Park, Bowl, Street, Jumping, Vert and more (from 2013 & 2014), go to: bmxcomps.com/comps-rank/
Park Top 5
1. Logan Martin
2. Daniel Dhers
3. Kevin Peraza
4. Daniel Sandoval
5. Alex Coleborn
Jumping Top 5
1. Kyle Baldock
2. Pat Casey
3. Chris Doyle
4. Ryan Nyquist
5. Daniel Sandoval
Street Top 5
1. Garrett Reynolds
2. Dennis Enarson
3. Chad Kerley
4. Dakota Roche
5. Alex Kennedy
Bowl Top 5
1. Chase Hawk
2. Gary Young
3. Daniel Sandoval
4. Drew Bezanson
5. Jason Watts”
