Ben Wallace Archives

Mongoose – Appalachian Adventures

January 17, 2023

Mongoose loaded up the crew for a trip to the Appalachians!

This past summer the Mongoose crew loaded up for a trip to cruise a bunch of parks around the Appalachian Mountains. Check out this edit giving us a look at what the crew got into during the trip, along with commentary and more! This looks like it was a real good time!

“The Appalachian region is well known for being all things outdoors, from hiking and camping to mountain bike riding. But what you may not have expected are the incredible concrete gems hidden away in the mountains. The Mongoose team got a chance to check out what these parks had to offer and got some good riding in. Watch Kevin Peraza, Nikita Ducarroz, Pat Casey, Ben Wallace, Mykel Larrin and Josh Hult throw down in the Appalachians!” – Mongoose

Mongoose Dirtvana Jam at The Riveter

October 4, 2022

Check out this video from the Mongoose Dirtvana Jam!

This past summer the Mongoose team rolled out to The Riveter in North Carolina to throw their Dirtvana jam! Here’s a look at what went down during the jam with a full day of riding and good times from the Pro’s to the locals and young guns. This place looks like soooo much fun to ride! Check it!

“The Mongoose Dirtvana Jam was a one-of-a-kind event hosted by The Riveter in Mills River, NC. It was an action-packed day of dirt riding and good times, which embodies what BMX is all about! Mongoose pros Kevin Peraza, Nikita Ducarroz, Ben Wallace, Pat Casey, Mykel Larrin, Josh Hult, Payton Ridenour and Mason Hayes were all in the house to meet and ride with amateurs and celebrate the sport they love. The energy of the Jam was captured perfectly in this video, so sit back and watch how the event went down!

For more info about the Riveter go to: https://www.riveternc.com/” – Mongoose

Mongoose at the Safehouse with Mykel Larrin and Ben Wallace

May 2, 2022

We’re pretty sure most BMX riders have dreamed of having their own indoor ramp setup to ride anytime. Well, Cody Hennings down in Texas has that, and he invited Mongoose‘s Mykel Larrin and Ben Wallace out for a session! Check out what these guys got into during their time riding this amazing ramp setup!

“It started with planned trip to Texas for the 3rd stop of the USA BMX Freestyle series – but then we got a DM from Cody Hennings. Cody is a local rider in the Dallas/Fort Worth area who also happens to own a private indoor ramp-filled warehouse called the Safehouse. We quickly took him up on his offer to check out Safehouse, and team Mongoose headlined by Mykel Larrin and Ben Wallace spent a full day riding this BMX utopia!” – Mongoose BMX

Mongoose – Ben Wallace Dirt

October 8, 2020

There has been an uptick in trails videos popping up lately, so that’s always a perk to the fall weather. Mongoose just dropped this banger featuring Ben Wallace throwing down with his deep bag of tricks and style for miles in this fresh BMX video that you definitely will not want to pass up! Hit play and take in all the goodness.

“If you were one to catch Ben’s Heritage video last year you’ll already know he’ll choose to ride dirt any day of the week…
And just as well; Ben’s signature mix of original tricks and clean style all at height make his riding a site to behold.
After several years in the USA, there’s something extra refreshing about just witnessing Ben do his thing at the set of trails he grew up riding in the UK. Sit back and relax…

Production: @hmncreative
Director / Cam: @mikekingfilms
1st AC: @toby.c.martin
Cablecam: @submotionproductions / @tomcoefilms
With thanks to: @piiieee & @jamesivett” – Mongoose

Mini Ramp Tech Session with Alex Coleborn, Tom Justice & Ben Wallace

July 7, 2020

Oh yeah! This is what we needed. It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a proper video from a mini ramp session to enjoy. Ride UK just uploaded this raw cut from a super good session Alex Coleborn, Tom Justice and Ben Wallace had. Each of these guys laid down a ton of awesome lip tricks that we don’t get enough of these days, making for a real good watch. We just wish it was longer, haha!

“Just three dudes being ridiculous on a small miniramp in the north of England. Watch Alex Coleborn, Ben Wallace and Tom Justice make light work of some pretty rare lip tricks.

Video: Adam Lievesley” – Ride UK

Battle of Hastings 2020 – Date & Team Captains Announced

July 1, 2020

Source BMX have announced that the 2020 Battle of Hastings will be going down September 4th – 6th! This year, due to COVID, it sounds like the event will be different from the past few years with it being a closed event that will be streamed online for everyone to enjoy, keeping the riders safe and reducing the risk of spreading things. This may be tricky since the hyped up crowd undoubtedly helped the riders in the past, but it’s the right move.

Source BMX have also announced the team captains for the contest! Sergio Layos, Tom Justice, Courage Adams, Simone Barraco, Alex Kennedy, Ben Wallace, Stuart Chisholm and Kilian Roth! Each rider will be picking other riders for their team, so expect to get those announcements soon!

Either way, we’re super stoked to see they found a way to make this one happen!

“Battle Of Hastings returns to The Source Park this September 4th-6th

After what has been a year of BMX contests and more being cancelled, we are beyond stoked to announce that #BOHBMX will return seeing some of the worlds best compete behind closed doors for a live stream focussed event!

Here are your captains and stay tuned for regular updates at SOURCEBMX.COM/BOH”

Chimera A-Side BMX Park Finals Highlights

January 29, 2020

It’s pretty wild how the Chimera A-Side contest had $90,000 up for first place for park AND flatland, and there really hasn’t been a ton of footage from the contest popping up, yet. Here’s a highlight video from finals that shows all the bangers that went down in park finals. Brandon Loupos ended up taking the win and all that cash, so we would imagine he’ll be sitting nice all year.

“Hammers from the final day of Chimera A-Side in Nagoya, Japan featuring Brandon Loupos, Daniel Sandoval, Logan Martin, Boyd Hilder, Pat Casey, Rim Nakamura, Marin Rantes, and Ben Wallace!” – Vital BMX

Chimera A-Side – First Impressions

January 24, 2020

We’ve seen some pretty wild BMX contests over the years, but what we haven’t seen is prize money that would definitely make an impact. The Chimera A-Side contest going down in Japan this weekend has a first place prize of $90,000. Prize money amounts can be kind of secretive for big events like X Games, but we’re pretty sure this is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, payouts for a 1st place in a BMX contest, which is awesome to see. Here’s a raw cut of some first impressions and a bit of riding footage that Vital BMX put together. It’s interesting to see the reaction these guys get when they contemplate what they would do if they won. We’ll see if the money is going to push people to go bigger than ever before to win. Either way, there’s going to be a park rider and a flatland rider with a real nice chunk of change in their bank account to start off 2020.

“We’re in Nagoya, Japan and the riders are about ready to compete for the $90,000 first place prize at the Chimera A-Side! Watch them get familiar with the course and hear how they’d spend the giant cash prize. Riders include Boyd Hilder, Logan Martin, Brandon Loupos, Daniel Sandoval, Justin Dowell, Ben Wallace, Rim Nakamura, and more!” – Vital BMX