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Vans – UltraRange Pro Shoe

June 30, 2017

Let’s take a closer look at the new Vans UltraRange Pro shoes…

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Remember when riding shoes used to be bulky and heavy? It’s kind of crazy to think about much shoes have changed over the years as far as weight and looks go. A few years ago the UltraCush line from Vans was released which made for a super lightweight shoe that is really comfortable to walk and hang out in. They weren’t ideal to ride in because the material is more of a foam than rubber and would get torn apart from the pedals. Vans decided it was time to bring together the comfort of the UltraCush line and the durability of the classic Waffle Sole to make a shoe that was built to ride in, but still was comfortable to wear. The UltraRange Pro is that shoe! The UltraRange shoe features a new UltraCush Lite midsole compound which gives amazing impact cushioning with the Duracap upper reinforcements in high wear spots to help keep the shoe durable, suede uppers for a clean look and the Vans Waffle Outsole for grip and support. Inside you can find the Luxline sock-fit construction which helps keep the weight down and reduces rubbing and hot spots, too.

The UltraRange Pro shoe is a balance between lightweight and comfort with durability to keep the sessions going strong. The shoes are available in Black with White and Blanc with Black color options for $90 through BMX shops and mail-orders that carry Vans now, or direct from the Vans Webstore!

Inside you can find the UltraCush midsole that is lightweight and super comfortable.

The classic Vans stripe paired with a suede upper and Duracap reinforcements to help make the shoe more durable.

You know you can’t go wrong with the Waffle sole. The UltraRange Pro has the waffle outsole for plenty of grips on the pedals and support.

The shoe is also available in a Blanc and Black color option for those of you who are looking for a lighter color instead of the classic black with white.

Like we said above, the UltraRange Pro shoe is available now through BMX shops and mail-orders or direct from the Vans Webstore now!

Vans BMX Pro Cup – Woodward Camp

June 30, 2017

The Vans BMX Pro Cup made a special stop at Woodward East this week for their Regional Qualifier series and it looks like there was no shortage of riders from pro to the up and coming riders that were dropping in! Check out this highlight video Woodward just posted up showing you what went down! A little wind didn’t keep the bangers from coming out.

“The Vans BMX Pro Cup Region Qualifier showcased a family of BMX riders in a super fun and laid back format. So many new lines and huge transfers were found in the brand new Cage at Woodward PA. Check out all the highlights.

Riders: Brandon Loupos, Ronnie Napolitan, Jamie Cooper-Ellis, Rob Darden, Alex Leibrock, Aaron Simone, Van Homan, Zach Zueschel, Trey Jones, Douglas Leitre de Oliveira, Matty Cranmer, and more.

Filmed/Edited: Josh Babu”

Vans – Bruno Hoffmann Welcome to the Global Team

June 23, 2017

To be entirely honest, we always thought Bruno Hoffmann was already on the Vans BMX Global Pro team, but apparently he was only on the Europe team. That all changes now because he’s been given the bump up! We’re perfectly okay with the news because that means we’ve been treated to this PHENOMENAL welcome video where Bruno goes to work on street spots from Israel to Germany and the United States. Add Rich Forne into the mix and you have a BMX video you CANNOT pass up! Hit that play and give it a share for everyone else to enjoy it! This is banger after banger (the ender is a literally a banger, too).

“Bruno Hoffmann takes on Tel Aviv, Berlin and Nashville with full commitment and prevails. Bruno has been chipping away at the forefront of the tech game for so long but that’s not all he has. Full power 5’s and a huge 3 over a rail straight into a car and you have yourself a committed man.Laced to an epic soundtrack fit for the superstar that Bruno has become cut with intense filmmaking by Rich Forne, this is a part Bruno should be really proud of.” – VANS

Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara – Finals Highlights

June 4, 2017

The Vans BMX Pro Cup stop in Guadalajara is a wrap and Jason Watts took the top spot! Below you have check out some highlights from the finals showing you what went down! Needless to say, there was no shortage of amazing lines and crazy tricks going down in the bowls. Below you can find Jason, Sergio Layos and Larry Edgar‘s top 3 runs, then you can check out highlights from the entire contest below that!

“Jason Watts had one of the best contest runs of his career making use of the course by locking in insane nose-wheelies from bowl-to-bowl and clocking massive tables and no-handers right in front of the judges tower. Watts earns himself his first podium finish in the Vans BMX Pro Cup series above Larry Edgar and Sergio Layos respectively.

Music info: Sunshine Mind – “These Days”” – Vans

“Larry Edgar had big plans for he Montenegro course and they paid off big time. Larry boosted some of the highest airs and transfers of the comp and muscled some big moves at the end of the run to earn himself a close second place finish on the podium, barely behind Jason Watts.

Music info: Sunshine Mind – “Serene””

“Sergio Layos raced around the Guadalajara Vans BMX Pro Cup course popping lighting fast transfers with style and tricks on all parts of the massive Montenegro course earning himself a third place on the podium, his third top-three finish of the year.

Music info: Sunshine Mind – “Falling Leaves””

“When the Dust settled from semi-finals, the top 18 riders were set loose to rip and shred on the enormous Montenegro park in Guadalajara, Mexico. Huge transfer, giant 360s and geometry that only works in BMX guided these desert pirates through the four huge bowls. The top three finishers were 1) Jason Watts, 2) Larry Edgar, 3) Sergio Layos.

Music: Pitch Black Forest by Twin Steps & On Haunted Hill by The New Criminals” – Vans

“The Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara is a wrap! Watch a quick highlight reel of bangers from the final day featuring Corey Bohan, Dennis Enarson, Chase Hawk, Tom Dugan, Jason Watts, Kevin Peraza, and more!” – Vital BMX

Jason Watts Wins Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara

June 4, 2017

Jason Watts takes the top spot at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico!

Photo: Colin Mackay

The results are in and Jason Watts found himself on top of the podium for the 3rd stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup stop in Guadalajara, Mexico! Jason took the podium with Larry Edgar in 2nd and Sergio Layos in 3rd place overall. This would be the 3rd time Sergio has landed on the podium keeping him in the top spot for the overall points for the series as well.

Check out Highlights from the Finals here!

You could also find Tom Dugan on the podium for the Best Trick with an insane 360 Bowl Transfer. Jamie Cooper-Ellis took the Best Line spot with an elevated bank transfer into the deep bowl.

Expect to see a ton of footage from the contest surface in the next day or two. Until then, check out the full results below…

Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara – Regional Qualifier Highlights

June 4, 2017

The Vans BMX Pro Cup has been going off this weekend in Guadalajara, Mexico! Yesterday their regional qualifier went down with a ton of locals and a few Pros throwing down to get their spot in the Finals today with all of the pre-qualified Pros. It looks like the guys were all going off and plenty of amazing riding went down. Check out the highlights below, then a full list of results below!

“It was a wild scene in Guadalajara as the Vans BMX Pro Cup Regional Semi-Final Qualifier took hold of the massive Montenegro Skatepark. Riders were able to use all four bowls making for long runs and lots of tricks all over the course with an exclamation point from David Peraza pulling front and backflips out of the big bowl on over the roller. when the dust settled it was Cauan Madona, Jose Gabriel Torres Gomez, and Caio Sousa taking the top spots and qualifying to ride at the finals in Huntington Beach.

Sunshine Mind – “Moonlight””

“Top riders from Mexico, USA, Brazil, Argentina, and more battle it out for a spot in the main event at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara. Riders include Chris Doyle, Cauan Madona, Caio Sousa, Parker Heath, Michael Mogollon, Jamie Cooper-Ellis, and more!” – Vital BMX

Photo: Colin Mackay

“The Vans BMX Pro Cup closed out the final rounds of the third regional qualifier event this afternoon, securing the final competitive field of 31 promising BMX talents and top-ranking tour pros to compete Sunday, June 4 in global qualifiers at the city’s beloved Montenegro Skatepark.

The crowds in Guadalajara, Mexico witnessed Brazil’s Cauan Madona surpass 50 local and international riders in today’s open prelims with his fluid riding style and powerful tricks to claim a victorious first-place, securing his invite to the Vans BMX Pro Cup World Championship in California and earning a sweet $1,000 USD prize. Tracking close behind, local hero Jose Gabriel Torres Gomez showcased unstoppable energy and diverse trick choices to earn second-place, while Brazilian Caio Sousa’s back-to-back maneuvers placed him in third, joining Madona and Torres Gomez with invites to the World Championship. In a special highlight of the day, David Peraza pulled a clean backflip transfer straight into a front-flip over the bump-jump.

In the women’s division, BMX pioneer and USA rider Nina Buitrago ranked as today’s top rider with her steady 50/50 grinds, soap box feeble grind and bold wall-rides on the stone-faced wall. Angie Marino’s relaxed style and fearless riding made her the second highest scoring woman as she tackled a massive bowl transfer in today’s contest. Since Buitrago and Marino already have invites, Mexico natives Tania Torres Reyes and Margarita Judith Valenzuela Meraz will earn spots in the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series World Championship women’s division.

The final Vans BMX Pro Cup Global Qualifier of the season begins Sunday, June 4, as the top 14 advancers from today’s contest will meet the 15 advancing series pros and two wildcards for an adrenaline-charged park terrain competition!

Vans BMX Pro Cup Regional Qualifier Results:
Advancing to Tomorrow’s Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara Global Qualifier
1. Cauan Madona, Invited to World Championships
2. Jose Gabriel Torres Gomez, Invited to World Championships
3. Caio Sousa, Invited to World Championships
4. Luis Medina
5. Daniel Rosales
6. Jamie Cooper-Ellis
7. Michael Mogollon
8. Irving Joaquin Acosta Reyes
9. Chris Doyle
10. Parker Heath
11. Cory Foust
12. Kurt Perkins
13. Josué Jairo Espinoza Araiza
14. David Peraza

Vans BMX Pro Cup Global Series riders, advancing to Mexico:
Chase Hawk
Corey Walsh
Sergio Layos
Larry Edgar
Matt Cordova
Dennis Enarson
Gary Young
Ben Wallace
Pat Casey
Tom Dugan
Jason Watts
Kevin Peraza
Alex Hiam
Corey Bohan
Dan Foley“

Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara – Behind the Scenes with Steve Crandall

June 4, 2017

The Vans BMX Pro Cup has been going off in Guadalajara, Mexico this weekend and things are undoubtedly getting wild. Vans released Steve Crandall on the course with a microphone to interview a bunch of the riders. Check out what went down and take in all the laughs.

“Steve Crandall explores the pits at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara to find out the current BMX Pro Cup points standings and inquire about the local cuisine. Spoiler alert: No ones knows if they are in the top ten and everyone thinks Tom Dugan is getting squirrelly. We find out Corey Walsh’s new nickname and why Jason Watts feels like an order of nachos. Featuring Kevin Peraza, Sergio Layos, Jason Watts, Gary Young, Dennis Enarson, Tom Dugan, Robbie Morales, Corey Walsh, Chase Hawk, Chris Doyle, Andrew Lazaruk, Kris Fox and Biz Jordan.

Twin Steps – “Junkie Song””

Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara – Practice Highlights

June 2, 2017

The Vans BMX Pro Cup is going down this weekend in Guadalajara, Mexico and a bunch of the pros are already catching laps in the bowl! Here’s a video Vans put together from the first practice session. Plenty of dialed riding and some feedback on what they think of the place! Expect a flood of footage coming from this over the next few days!

“Get a behind the scenes look at the third stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico with riders figuring out the best lines at the Montenegro Skatepark. Riders Chase Hawk, Jason Watts, Dennis Enarson, Gary Young, Matt Cordova, Tom Dugan, Kris Fox and Alex Hiam give you the low down on the best lines and transfers at this enormous park.

People’s Temple – “Handsome Nick”” – Vans