Not sure why this ESPN edit is on Youtube, but oh well! The other night, Ride BMX threw an invite only jam at the Transworld ramp setup with a few friends. Check out what went down from guys likeJoe Riley, Garrett Nilsson, Tom Perry, Ben Ward, Alex Vazquez, Chris Arriaga, Jimmy Levan, Hoang Tran, Shawn McIntosh and more! Good stuff.
Red Bull Skylines Official Highlights and Results
I’m honestly blown away by how far Red Bull took this event with the MASSIVE venue and huge ramps. This one is definitely one for the history books for sure. Check out some highlights above along with the results and a full press release below.
“Paris, 2 November 2012. Everything was big at the Grand Palais in Paris, France tonight as 5600 spectators showed up to see 25 top pro BMX riders compete for the Red Bull Skylines title. BMX legend Ryan Nyquist (USA) beat the pain to step it up one more time in the final in front of a roaring crowd and won the Best Trick award with a cannonball double barspin at the same time. Place two went to San Diego local Dennis Enarson who also got voted by his fellow riders as Skylines rider of the week. Red Bull rider Daniel Dhers (Ven) turned it on and finished third in Paris.
The set up impressed everyone who stepped inside the Grand Palais building. With its tall glass roof, the monumental place was a perfect venue for the event. 11 truckloads of pre-built ramps had been put together to form the biggest BMX park course at an event ever. The original design had the riders buzzing and they showed that in their riding. It was either going big, or going home.
Says winner Ryan Nyquist: “When I heard about this contest I just had to be there. Having a BMX contest inside an amazing venue like this is incredible. With the gigantic ramps, and the group of riders who were here, you could expect things to go nuts.” He continued: “Things were done the right way in every way and that reflects in the riding. I’m so stoked I pulled the tricks I wanted to do and getting the win feels awesome.”
The event was one of the biggest BMX events France has ever seen. The crowd left wondering what’s next. The sky is the limit?
Final Results Red Bull Skylines:
1. Ryan Nyquist (USA)
2. Dennis Enarson (USA)
3. Daniel Dhers (Venezuela)
4. Ben Hennon (England)
5. Daniel Sandoval (USA)
6. Ryan Taylor (England)
Best line: Ben Hennon (hip whip into Sosh take-off)
Rider choice award: Dennis Enarson
Best trick: Ryan Nyquist (double barspin cannonball)”
Eclat – Anthony Perrin Welcome Edit
There’s no denying that Anthony Perrin has been killing it lately. It caught the attention of Eclat since Anthony is now riding for them. Check out this daaaaamn good edit loaded up with some heat to bring the news.
Eastern – Kelly Bolton Farewell Edit
Oh wow… I did not see this one coming. It looks like Kelly Bolton is no longer riding for Eastern. Based on the statement below it sounds like he might have a new deal lined up possibly? I’m not sure. But, I am sure that this edit kicks ass. Check it!
“Today I am sad to announce that Eastern and Kelly Bolton are parting ways. We definitely shared some great adventures together and I will miss going on trips with him. He has almost as many costumes as I do. I am honored to have gotten to know Kelly through the years and even more so to be able to call him a friend. I put together this farewell video from his time here. Kelly and I picked the song out of a few he sent over, so don’t read into it too much. I am looking forward to see what Kelly has up his sleeves next.” – Leigh Ramsdell.
Paul Bentivegna Mastic Edit
Here’s a new one of Paul Bentivegna getting down at the Mastic skatepark. It’s been a little while since I’ve seen this dudes name pop up, but damn is he good. I wouldn’t mind being able to ride like this guy one bit. Plenty of tricks and style in this. Check it out for sure.
Photogallery: Matt Bosco
It’s awesome how many submissions we have been getting from photographers from all over lately. Keep it up! Today, we’re dropping 12 photos from Matt Bosco that he shot around Ontario, Canada. Matt’s got a few different cameras that he uses so it gives each of the photos a different feel and it’s definitely what caught my attention. So kick your weekend off right with a few rad photos! Get to it and don’t forget to “Like” or share the gallery if you’re digging it! Enjoy!
Matt Bosco Photogallery
Fit – Ben Lewis X Signature Series
Ben Lewis’ Signature Complete Bikes from Fit just dropped. To bring the news comes this damn good new edit of him laying it down on the streets of the U.K and at the 4Down park that you aren’t going to want to miss. After you check out the video, hit this link to take a closer look at the bikes!
Filmed and Edited by James Cox