It looks like 2017 is going to be a good year for BMX contests! Vans just announced the Vans Pro Cup Series that will hold stops in Australia, Spain and Mexico before heading back to the U.S for the Van Doren Invitational! Get the full press release below!

“Vans Establishes New Global BMX Park Terrain Competition Series for Men and Women

Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Set to Debut in Sydney, Australia on March 3-5

Cypress, CALIF. (December 14, 2016) – Vans today announced the formation of the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series, a new global BMX competition to establish the premier global points ranking system and to define the BMX park terrain discipline. Poised to be the world’s preeminent BMX competition, the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series will kick off its inaugural season in Sydney, Australia as the series embarks on a global tour in 2017, concluding with the crowning of the first-ever Vans BMX Pro Cup World Champion.

“The opportunity to define and promote BMX park terrain riding on an international level will spark a pivotal movement for the sport,” said Jerry Badders, Global BMX Sports Marketing Manager for Vans. “Vans has been committed to supporting BMX for decades, and the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series will continue that legacy for BMX fans around the world.”

Showcasing the world’s most talented BMX riders, and with a total prize purse of $125,000 U.S. dollars, the inaugural Vans BMX Pro Cup Series will consist of three global qualifier invitational events, coinciding with three regional qualifiers open to registrants at each tour stop. The series will conclude with a final World Championship showdown, to crown the first-ever Vans BMX Pro Cup World Champion. More detailed information on competition format, locations, athletes, sanctioning, etc., will be announced in January 2017.

2017 Vans BMX Pro Cup Series
World Tour Schedule

Global Qualifiers

March 3-5
Australia

May 5-7
Spain

June 9-11
Mexico

World Championship
August 4-6
United States“

Since we know a bunch of you love the bright and florescent colors thanks to guys like Aaron Ross, we have a feeling you might be into the new “Brite Old Skool” shoe from Vans. The Brite Old Skool is a low top, lace up style shoe with a textile upper, re-enforced toe caps to help resist wear and tear from riding, a padded collar for ankle support, cushioning and flexibility. You can find the classic Vans side stripe and matching single and double stitching throughout, the classic rubber Vans tag on the back and the waffle sole on the bottom that will give you plenty of traction on the pedals.

The Brite Old Skool from Vans is available now in sizes 4.0 – 13 for $60.00 direct from the VANS WEBSTORE or on Amazon now, or through Vans dealers worldwide.

Available in the VANS WEBSTORE or on Amazon now.