Ben Wallace Archives

Chimera A-Side BMX Park Finals Highlights

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

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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

Mongoose In Tucson, Arizona

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The Mongoose team recently spent some time in Tucson, Arizona cruising some of Kevin Peraza‘s local spots! Here’s a look at what the team got into during the trip! Plenty of sunshine and amazing parks and street spots to ride making for just over 6 minutes of pure goodness. Hit play and enjoy!

“While the Mongoose BMX Team was in town for the Mongoose Am Jam in Tucson, Arizona, back in October, Kevin Peraza showed the team around the city riding some of his favorite spots from his youth. Watch as Kevin, Ben Wallace, Pat Casey, Nikita Ducarroz, Cam Peake and Greg Illingworth take on parks and ditches, and the desert heat that comes with it all!” – Mongoose

Mongoose – Heritage Series: Ben Wallace

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Mongoose coming through with a new Heritage Series video for you to enjoy. This time around we get a look into Ben Wallace‘s life living here in the U.S with his wife and daughter, the battle with getting Visas sorted out so they can make the permanent move to California. This takes a tour of the camper they’re living in, along with a look at some riding footage from the backyard ramps, skateparks and the X Games this past summer, his workouts and more. This is a real interesting watch, and Ben delivers with some great riding. Hit that play button and take it all in!

“Mongoose Pro Ben Wallace has been turning heads in the BMX contest circuit for years and is showing no signs of slowing down.

It’s not all BMX with Ben though. He’s also a father and a husband, with his wife expecting their second child. Ben and his growing family are still figuring out where they want to live, all while Ben is hitting contests and being a BMX legend!

The Mongoose ‘Heritage’ series is an intimate look behind the scenes into what makes our riders tick, the story of how they got here, and insight into their lives off the bike.
We caught up with Ben in his temporary California home just days before he left to compete at the X Games in Minneapolis, MN. This is the third film in our new series, produced by Human Creative / @HMNcreative” – Mongoose

2019 Mongoose Am Jam – Premises Park

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These Mongoose Jam contests always look like a ton of fun and bring out so many riders. Here’s a look at the Mongoose Jam that went down at the Premises Skatepark out in Arizona recently. This gives us a look at all the action from the young guns just getting into BMX to the older shredders that definitely are on some of your radars already! Check out everything that went down, along with insight from the team talking about what they were stoked on, and some heavy bangers from the Mongoose team demo!

“For our second Mongoose Am Jam we visited Kevin Peraza’s local – Premises Park in Tucson, Arizona. It was incredible to see so many local riders out to shred the park and rally behind everyone riding in the jam. Riders of all ages, from beginner to pro, showed up to session, meet the team, and celebrate BMX community. Watch the video to see highlights from the jam-packed day of bikes and fun!” – Mongoose

Mongoose In Hastings

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A few weeks back the Mongoose team spent some time in Hastings, England for the Mongoose Jam they threw at Source Park. While the team was in town, they managed to get plenty of time cruising the local parks and trails! Here’s a look at what they got into with no shortage of dialed riding to enjoy!

“When the Mongoose BMX Team was in England for the Mongoose Am Jam, Greg Illingworth showed them what Hastings had to offer. Watch to see Kevin Peraza, Nikita Ducarroz, Pat Casey, Ben Wallace, Cam Peake and Greg ride the local concrete parks, Sidley trails and Source Park.” – Mongoose

Mongoose At Ultimate X 2019

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When the Mongoose team hits up a contest, you know things are going to get wild. Here’s a highlight reel giving you a look at what Ben Wallace, Cam Peake, Greg Illingworth, Pat Casey and Kevin Peraza threw down during the Ultimate X contest in South Africa! Bonus points that Will Stroud filmed and edited this, so you know the video is dialed.

“The Mongoose team was in lovely Sun City, South Africa for the Ultimate X event and put on a show like you wouldn’t believe. Watch this highlight video with Ben Wallace, Cam Peake, Greg Illingworth, Pat Casey and Kevin Peraza to see them throw down their best stuff during this amazing weekend!
Filmed and Edited by Will Stroud.”