Today, Nike dropped some photos of Nigel Sylvester’s signature “S.O.M.P” SB Dunk Highs that will be out soon! You can get a closer look at these shoes by hitting up Kicks On Fire. Definitely look good to me!
Red Bull – Dirt Conquerers In Guadalajara – Round 2
It looks like Red Bull is headed back to Guadalajara, Mexico for another round of the Dirt Conquerers! Check out the full press release below for details! If it goes anything like last years, this should be WILD!
“24 of the best BMX riders in the world will make it to Guadalajara, Mexico for the second edition of the Red Bull Dirt Conquers. With 15.000 fans watching the first event live at the city’s Metropolitan Park in 2013, the unique BMX competition with a mix of Park, Dirt and Bowl riding, will be back for more on 13 April 2014.
Red Bull Dirt Conquers is the brainchild of Guadalajara BMX local Alex Vazquez who is already looking forward to the big day: “The concept of mixing all BMX disciplines on a one-of-a-kind dirt bowl park attracted 15.000 people to the Metropolitana park last year with an extra 5000 waiting outside. It was insane.” said Vazquez also known as Mutante in the BMX world. He continues: “For the upcoming edition we want to have at least the same capacity.”
The Dirt Conquers BMX spot stayed around at the park after the event for the riders to enjoy. With so many riders wanting to participate in this year’s event, Mutante had to come up with a way to invite the 24 riders.“From the 24 riders we invite 20 of the best pro riders who can ride a set-up like this. 4 riders will receive an invite through the International Revolcon contest a week prior to the Red Bull Dirt Conquers event where we honour the 2 best Mexican riders and 2 best International BMX-ers with an invite.” said Alex. Confirmed riders for 2014 are a.o. Bas Keep, AJ Anaya, Sergio Layos, Maxime Charveron, Corey Bohan, Leandro Moreira, Tyler Fernengel and Rob Darden.
Not on the list last year, but planned to attend in 2014, Daniel Dhers followed the action online: “I think nothing had to be said once I saw the video of the course and the riding! Everybody’s answers were always the same: Amazing!” The multiple X-Games Park champion is a fan of Mexico and believes he can do well:“The locals are amazing and the vibe there has that warm fuzzy feeling! I rode quite a lot of dirt last year so I think this could be a cool event to ride since I want to do a little bit of both.”
Next to Daniel Dhers also last year’s winner Ryan Nyquist and Ben Wallace are planned to be riding the course built by the Dave King Dirtsculpt crew. Dave has some new ideas he wants to implement in the area to make things even better: “We are going to just add to last years course. It’s one of the first times that the course got to stay. The cool thing is all that work gets to be enjoyed over and over again. So we get to change the some stuff to make it better and add some new crazy features!” said the man in charge for the build. When asked to describe the 2014 set up Dave said: “It will be full speed, super fun ,and it’s all about the flow!”
Canadian Drew Bezanson recently won two big events in Europe and missed out on Red Bull Dirt Conquers in 2013 because of prior commitments but that won’t happen again this time: “I will definitely be at Red Bull Dirt Conquers in 2014. After seeing how much fun everyone had in 2013 it can’t be missed again. I never heard one negative thing about the whole event. Come on, who doesn’t want to ride a full skatepark built out of dirt. It’s what you dream of as a kid and made for your finger bikes playing in the sand box. I definitely love riding dirt and I definitely love riding park so there is no way fun isn’t going to be had.”
Red Bull Dirt Conquers will take place at Guadalajara’s Metropolitan Park on April 13, 2014.”
Logan Martin on Snafu Pro Team
It looks like Australia’s Logan Martin is now doing it for the Snafu pro team! Check out the official word from TM, Matt Bischoff below!
“Snafu is proud to welcome Logan Martin to the Snafu Pro Team. Logan is quickly becoming one of the best park riders in the world. Logan not only has been proving to be a top contender in contests, but has been pushing the progression of what can be done on a bike and having fun doing it. Logan has already been riding all the new Snafu Jet Fuel parts and has been super amped on the brand. I am super stoked to finally make this official! Welcome aboard!
Logan joins Harry Main, Greg Illingworth and Scotty Cranmer on the 2014 Snafu Pro Team. – Matt Bischoff
Product: Focalpoint – Fresh T-Shirts
Head over to the Focalpoint to check out the two new t-shirts that they just dropped for you to get your hands on! I’m digging this Owl shirt for sure!
Agus Gutierrez – Basura
Here’s a dialed video of Agus Gutierrez laying down some real good riding on some of his local street spots and parks! Hit that play button!
#PRIMORICA – PRIMO IN COSTA RICA
Ty Morrow, Brian Kachinski, Shawn Mcintosh, and Primo TM Aaron Brenner took a trip to Coasta Rica, and it looks like an amazing time! They found a bunch of unique spots, enthusiastic locals, a few monkeys and Shawn blessed the crowd with a mean freestyle. It looks like security/cops issues were kept to a minimum as well, which is good to see. Incase you missed it, you can also see their adventures in photographic form here.
Vans Team Autograph Signing in Austin, TX
If you are in the Austin area and want to meet Scotty Cranmer, Dakota Roche, Gary Young, Sean Sexton, and Kevin Peraza, March 9th is your chance! Read the flyer for the rest of the info.
Ash Finlay Rainy Days Edit
Ash Finlay – Rainy Days from Tilyard Productions on Vimeo.
Ash Finlay is a park dude with all the park moves. He also has more b-roll than you may fancy, so if you want to get to the riding, jump to the 0:45 mark. From Canadian footjam 360s to triple whips, this guy’s got the goods.
