Daniel Sandoval will be out in Huntington Beach this weekend defending his title at the Van Doren Invitational during the Vans US Open of Surfing. Check out this quick video interview where Daniel talks a little bit about the event, how he pulled last year off and more. There’s also a few riding clips mixed in for good measure!
Vans Poland – Dawid Godziek Welcome Edit
Dawid Godziek never disappoints! This guy has been on fire for a long time now and it looks like he’s been picked up by Vans in Poland! If you want to see some DAMN GOOD trails riding, this is for you!
“Dawid, nearly 20 years old, is the most known Polish BMX rider. He started originally with MTB, but decided to change his discipline. Currently he is one of the best BMX dirt riders. He earned a lot of achievements in Poland and in Europe. We proudly welcome him to the Polish Vans BMX team!
Music: “I Know It (I Feel It, Too)” by The Soil & the Sun”
Product: Cult X Vans – New Grip Colors
There are a few new colors in the ever so popular Cult X Vans grip that is hitting shops and mail-orders now! If you can’t wait to get your hands on some of this purple, grey or luminous yellow goodness on your bike, hit the Cult Webstore now!
The 2014 Van Doren Invitational Flyer
This years Van Doren Invitational that Vans is throwing at the US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach is coming up fast! It sounds like they have a TON of money up for grabs and a big list of riders coming out for it! Check out all the info below! If you are in the Southern California area these days, I highly suggest you get to this!
“WORLD’S BMX ELITE SET TO LIGHT UP THE 2014 VANS US OPEN
AT THE VAN DOREN INVITATIONAL IN HUNTINGTON BEACH
AUGUST 1 & 3
Huntington Beach, CA (July 17, 2014) – Vans brings world class BMX competition back to Huntington Beach, CA this summer as part of the celebrated Van Doren Invitational bowl jam series at the 2014 Vans US Open. With $35,000 on the line, 40 of today’s most talented BMX riders will face off in one iconic, all-cement bowl on the beach before a live audience as the exciting competition hits the global stage live from the Vans Pro Bowl at www.vansusopenofsurfing.com August 1 and 3.
The invite-only bowl jam directed by BMX legend Dennis McCoy presents the world’s most diverse BMX talent ranging from street, park, dirt, vert and bowl, including reigning Van Doren Invitational BMX champion Daniel Sandoval, 2014 X-Games gold medalist Chase Hawk, Orange County locals Kris Fox and Dakota Roche, plus top riders such as Gary Young, Dennis Enarson and many more. This year’s competition is highlighted by the return of the first-ever all cement bowl on the sand inspired by the original bowl riders’ Mecca, the legendary Skatepark du Prado bowl in Marseilles, France.
BMX qualifiers for the Van Doren Invitational kick off Friday, August 1 at 11 am with finals beginning Sunday, August 3 at 11:30 am at the Vans US Open of Surfing. In addition to the main event, the Van Doren Invitational upholds Vans storied heritage in BMX with the addition of a special Vans Classic BMX jam, a celebration of the past, present and future of BMX. Legendary riders from the first BMX Freestyle series, the King of Skateparks, return to session SoCal concrete along with their kids. Renowned riders that make up the judging panel and webcast crew will join them in the jam on Sunday, August 3 at 10:30 am.
The 2014 Vans US Open of Surfing runs July 26 to August 3 and uses the official hashtag #vansusopen. All events are free and open to the public and can be viewed daily on the live webcast at www.vansusopenofsurfing.com. The surfing event will also be syndicated internationally by IMG Media, bringing all the live action to more than 110 countries around the globe.
The Vans US Open of Surfing is proudly sponsored by FIAT, iON Cameras, G-Shock, Pacifico, Paul Mitchell Salon Haircare, Red Bull, Bose®, and RIDE bmx.”
Vans Za – M14 Trip
The Vans South Africa team recently loaded up for a trip where they hit a handful of parks and street spots where they filmed a ton of solid riding along with all the good times they had! Check it!
“Filmed and edited by Kevin Schnider
Produced by Brandon Blight
Assistant producer: Lauren Sarembock
Riders: Buddy Chellan, Dean Bailey, Wayne Gorton, Arthur Logan, Grant Bender, Brandon Blight and Kevin Schnider
Massive thank you to Keith Bushby, Warren Talbot and Vans ZA who made this trip possible for us.
Also a special thanks goes out to Bradyn Hopking, Tane Roos and Dewald Brand.
Music by Tame Impala.”
Daily Recap – 7/5 – 7/9
I was just thinking this morning that the past few days have been pretty damn insane with REALLY good videos dropping. I know some of you had missed a few of them or just want to re-watch them again, so I’ve gone back through the Daily Section and pulled out the best videos from the last few days for you to enjoy! Take a peek!
Roy Van Kempen Bike Check
One of the best things in the world is building up a new bike. There’s just something about having everything all dialed in and running smooth without any problems. The other day, Roy Van Kempen received a package from Federal with a frame and a TON of new parts to build up a fresh new setup. We figured that it was more than a perfect time to get a look at this dialed new unit and find out what else is new with our friend since it’s been a while since we caught up! Let’s out the bike along with what he had to say!
Name: Roy van Kempen
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Vans – Street Dogs En Chile
A while back, the Vans team made a trip down to Chile to spend some time exploring what the place had to offer. Needless to say, when you throw a team like Vans into a place like that, you know things are going to get insane! This video is an absolute MUST SEE!
“The Vans BMX Team destroys the streets and beaches of Santiago, Chile. The Street Dogs include Dakota Roche, Ty Morrow, Bruno Hoffmann, Sean Sexton, Brian Kachinsky and Gary Young. Music: “Full Moon at High Noon” and “Horse of the Gunslinger” by Nick Burke, and “End Down Under” by The Assemble Head in Sunburst Sound”
