Monster Energy Archives – Page 23 of 41

What Is The Street Series?

May 29, 2015

With the big news about The Street Series for 2015 about to drop, they decided to grab Dakota Roche, Dan Lacey, Ben Lewis , Ed Zunda, and Nathan Williams to talk about just what it’s like to be apart of one of the stops to go along with a ton of footage from last year. All we know is that this year is bound to be even crazier!

“Are you ready to see what’s in store for The Street Series in 2015? Well we drop all info next week and boy are you in store for a treat! Get excited and prepare yourself by checking out our 2014 round up with interviews mixed in from your favorite Monster Energy BMX street riders!”

Monster Recon Tour – The Kitchen Pro Finals Replay

May 22, 2015

Curious what went down at the BMX Pro finals for the Monster Recon Tour stop at The Kitchen Skatepark? Check out this full replay to see everyones runs start to finish with Jamie Bestwick running the mic like a champ! This has a ton of crazy riding in it.

Monster Energy – Two of a Kind: Chris Cole & Dakota Roche

May 8, 2015

It’s not all too often we see BMX bikes and skateboards in the same video together, but when we do, it’s usually pretty rad. Monster Energy teamed Dakota Roche up with skateboarder (and BMX rider) Chris Cole for a session! Check out what went down!

“Monster Energy’s Chris Cole and Dakota Roche are “Two of a Kind”! When you bring the Greats together great things happen. Board or Bike, Chris and Dakota rip.

“There are a lot of similarities between skating and BMX. Skate tricks seem like they have a BMX equivalent. Once Dak and I started talking about them, it became clear that we had a video to film. There isn’t a more perfect dude to have done this video with!” -Chris Cole

“I have tons of respect for Cole and skateboarding in general, so the fact that he’s down for BMX and what I do really means a lot. Him and I have talked about doing a project like this for a while now, and I’m stoked it finally became a reality. Had a killer time filming for this one!” -Dakota Roche”

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Fernando Laczko “Above Below”

May 7, 2015

Monster have just released Fernando Laczko’s section from the “Above Below” BMX video online for your viewing pleasure! Fernando is one of the up and coming guys who has been making some waves the past year or two with his exceptional street skills. This section is a clear indicator of just how good he really is! Hit play and enjoy!

Filmed and edited by Rich Forne

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Monster Recon Tour 2015 – The Kitchen Skatepark Highlights

May 4, 2015

Monster Army Recon Tour 2015: The Kitchen – More BMX Videos

This past weekend, the Monster Recon Tour hit The Kitchen Skatepark and the building was PACKED full of some of the best BMX riders in the world! Check out this highlight reel giving you a look at a ton of the bangers that went down! This is one BMX video you’ll need to see…. Still can’t believe Nick Bruce pulled that flair windshield wiper!

“Amateurs and pros alike gather at The Kitchen in South Bend, Indiana for the second stop of the 2015 Monster Army Recon Tour and complete madness ensues. Watch as Logan Martin, Colton Walker, Pat Casey, Nick Bruce, Brett Banasiewicz, Ben Wallace, and more team up with a few unfamiliar faces to throw down banger-after-banger in The Hoosier State.
Credit: Vital BMX”

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Monster – Dakota Roche “ABOVE BELOW”

April 2, 2015

Dakota Roche’s section from the Monster Energy “Above Below” video is now online…

MUST SEE! Monster Energy have unleashed Dakota Roche‘s section (with a few Ty Morrow clips mixed in) from their “ABOVE BELOW” video online for your viewing pleasure! Dakota went all in and dropped some SERIOUS hammers in this section and will absolutely blow your mind with the riding in this from the first wallride all the way through the end. Hit play because you will regret it if you don’t! So damn good.

“From X Games medals to some of the BMX worlds most ground breaking video parts, Dak has it covered and this section from ABOVE BELOW is a true testament to this US BMX legend!” – Monster Energy

Night Harvest 2015

April 2, 2015

Check out highlights from the Night Havest contest that went down in South Africa a little while back! Although it was a little windy, it looks like they still had no trouble dropping some bangers on what looks like a dialed set of trails!

“All the best from Monster Energy’s Night Harvest 2015 in Hout Bay, South Africa. Featuring Kevin Peraza, Ben Hennon, Greg Illingworth, Panos Manaras, Matt Priest, Stuart Loudon, Malcolm Peters and Colin Loudon.

Results:
1st. Kevin Peraza
2nd. Ben Hennon
3rd. Matt Priest

Filmed and edited by Will Evans” – DIG

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2015 Monster Recon Tour Dates Announced

March 10, 2015

The Recon Tour just announced their dates and locations for the 2015 series! They have added more stops and even more prize money for the pros! Get the full details below on the contests!

“2015 Monster Army Recon Tour Dates and Partnerships Announced
Recon Tour partners with Mongoose bikes and expands the PRO/AM Tour

SOLANA BEACH, CA (March 10, 2015) – Hookit and Monster Energy are pleased to announce the 2015 Monster Army Recon Tour dates and venues as well as a new partnership with Mongoose Bikes.

Hookit and Monster Energy created the Recon Tour in 2012 as a regional BMX contest series in Southern California. The mission was simple: discover, support and progress the best up-and-coming athletes in their sport. The past two years the tour has grown into a nationwide event that added structure and a vision to progress and truly identify the next unknown talent, while also supporting the professional athletes.

“We initially set out to fill a void and create a much needed amateur BMX contest series to encourage and support the up and coming riders and sport of BMX,” said Scott Tilton, CEO of Hookit. “The talent that has been discovered as a result of Recon Tour has been ridiculous and we’re honored to be a part of something that is contributing to and protecting the future of BMX.”

For 2015, the BMX contest series has expanded once again into a nationwide effort to support both amateur and PRO athletes in a much bigger way. Monster Army has stepped up once again as the Title Sponsor. Monster has also increased the PRO purse while giving the amateurs a chance to also earn paid to podium.

Monster Army is always striving to push the progression of sports and help athletes get to the next level.

”With the decline of PRO BMX events over the last number of years and no opportunity for the amateurs to make it to the next level, Monster stepped up by offering both the professional and amateur athletes a chance to compete and progress in their sport while competing for a large Prize Purse. With all of the Monster PRO team on board we look forward to further develop the Recon Tour in 2015,” Said Christopher Stumbles, Sports Marketing Manager at Monster Energy.

The Tour has expanded into 7 AM events and 4 PRO events with an overall PRO/AM final. Each amateur podium winner in Open class will be invited and travel paid to the Recon Tour PRO/AM finals, where they will compete against the best BMX athletes in the world. Each PRO event will be a series format with $15k on the line at each event and $20k at the finals. The overall PRO series winner will also take home a significant prize at the PRO/AM Final.

“The Recon Tour is an excellent platform that provides young talent their first taste of competition and allows more experienced athletes exposure to top level riding,” said Steve Wilcox, Sports Marketing Manager – Mongoose.

“We believe in cultivating up-and-coming talent, and one way we’re able to do this is through offering a wide range of accessible bikes making it easy for both experienced riders and those who are new to BMX to find something that fits their riding style. When we found out there was an opportunity to get involved with the Recon Tour, we couldn’t say no.”

Tour Dates:
4/4 – Premises Park – AM
5/2 – The Kitchen – AM
5/3 – The Kitchen – PRO
6/18 – Clairemont YMCA – AM
6/19 – Clairemont YMCA – PRO Qualifying
6/20 – Clairemont YMCA – PRO Finals (during the Clash of Clairemont)
7/11 – Evolve Action Sports Park – AM
8/15 – The Incline Club – AM
9/26 – Rye Airfield – AM
9/27 – Rye Airfield – PRO
TBD – The Unit – PRO/AM Finals”

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