Vans BMX Archives – Page 64 of 97

Vans – Waves Tour – Part II

September 22, 2013

Man… This Vans Waves tour looks like it was such a good time. Check out part two where they find some ramps and cement parks, then spend a bunch of time riding a few real unique bridge spots. I feel like that full pipe has been in some full-length videos in the past? Anyone remember where?

“This summer, the Vans French Team went on a trip to the south west of the country to find and ride some concrete waves. Check out this edit featuring Justin Fouque, Antony Lille, Nicolas Badet, Nicolas Cambon and Alex Valentino.
Read more about this trip at thediggest.com/blog/“

Woozy – Vans Kill The Line Highlights

September 19, 2013

Here is yet another video from the Vans “Kill The Line” dirt contest. It’s shot very well and includes some insight from the riders as well.

Vans Kill The Line 2013 – Official Video

September 17, 2013

Vans just dropped this official edit from this years Kill The Line giving you a look at the highlights from the event and their team! This event is getting so big. It’s amazing. Check it!

“Californian dirt pro Mike ‘Hucker’ Clark is the crowned the winner of VANS Kill The Line 2013! To snatch the title, he unleashed his signature 360 nose-dive, a superman, a no-footed cancan to x-up, a big 360 – taking time to greet the judges mid-way, a 360-whip, and an oppo 3-downside whip, amongst others! The UKs Ben Wallace placed second with tricks than included a 360 lookback, a barspin one-handed x-down to tobogan and a 360 double downside-whip. Bavarias finest Simon Moratz got third pulling loads of high and constantly clean flip trick variations over the difficult jumps. The format was three runs with only the best one counting.
More than 7.000 spectators witnessed 17 finalists out of 40 riders competing on the ‘Les Kills’ line, consisting of nine jumps set amongst the pine forest. Some of the world’s best dirt riders came to the legendary Peynier Trails in the South of France and battled for their share of the 7.000 Euros prize money .
A new feature of the 5th consecutive VANS Kill the Line comp was the Best Train Competition, on Saturday afternoon. After an impressive and pretty technical performance it was ‘Team Ridazz’ with T.J. Ellis (US), Rob Darden (US), Simon Moratz (GER), Daniel Tünte (GER), Alex Landeros (US) and Josh Stead (AUS) that amazed both audience and judges with their ‘train’, consisting of perfectly dialed 360s, 720s, front-and backflips. It was also T.J. Ellis and the French Adrien Loron who won two wildcards and made their way into finals on Sunday.
Vans Kill the Line, one of the largest Dirt Jump Jams in Europe, is organized by the BMX Peynier association – namely the BMX legends Alex Dropsy, Bibi, Berenger Guilb Cordier, Nicolas Beou Bertier and Cedric Pouky Carrez – and an entire village of volunteers. It was judged by Dave ‘Hank’ Cleworth (UK), Markus Hampl (GER), Patrick Haebig (AUT) and head judge Nicolas Bertier (FRA). Other highlights of the weekend were the world premiere of The Diggest video ‘PERSPECTIVE 002’ featuring Mike Aitken, a live-concert and the mandatory after-party with Cory ‘Nasty’ Nastazio entertaining Peynier.
FINAL RESULTS VANS KILL THE LINE 2013
1. Mike „Hucker“ Clark (USA)
2. Ben Wallace (UK)
3. Simon Moratz (GER)
4. JB Peytavit (FRA)
5. Cam White (AUS)
6. Daniel Tünte (GER)
7. Justin Fouque (FRA)
8. Alex Landeros (USA)
9. Rob Darden (USA)
10. Joe Simpson (NZ)“

Vans Kill The Line Highlights

September 14, 2013

Oh hell yeah! Here’s a kickass video that Red Bull dropped from the Vans Kill The Line contest! Everything about this is awesome from the riding, to the trails and the super hyped up crowd. This had to be such a good time!

“The Vans Kill The Line trails jam was definitely one of the most well-recieved comps of the summer. Of course, a lovingly-crafted, flowy set of trails nestled in scenic southern France probably helped.

French trails legened, Alex Dropsy, is one of the organisers and has ridden and dug at the trails for nearly two decades. He and his crew helped to ensure that everything not only ran smoothly but that the right vibe prevailed throughout the contest which ended up feeling more like a session. We can’t wait for next year already!” – Red Bull

Vans – Wave Tour: Part 1

September 12, 2013

The Vans France crew loaded up for a trip to find bowls and crazy cement transitions for their recent trip. Damn did they come across some awesome spots to ride! Check out part one of the video giving you a look at a few different parks, backyard ramps and street spots they came across! Can’t wait to see part 2!

“This summer, the Vans French Team went on a trip to the south west of the country to find and ride some concrete waves. Watch Justin Fouque, Antony Lille, Nicolas Badet, Nicolas Cambon and Alex Valentino in this edit.
Read the full article about this trip at thediggest.com/blog/“

Through The Lens: Adventure Talk with Mike “Hucker” Clark

September 11, 2013

When it comes down to it, there are few people in life that can get away with truly being themselves and Hucker is one of those people. He’s the type of rider that can go anywhere in the world and he’s guaranteed to turn some heads. Whether it be because of his insane skills on a BMX bike, his unique personality, or simply one of his crazy haircuts people remember Hucker. He’s born and raised in Southern California and it shows in all aspects of his life. He always has a positive outlook on life, is down to get into whatever seems fun at the time and travels the globe on a regular basis. If that doesn’t qualify him as a bad ass, I don’t know what does. In between his many trips I caught up with him in the middle of nowhere in Pennsylvania to talk adventure and this is what came out of it.

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Mongoose at Vans Kill The Line

September 9, 2013

Oh hell yeah! Footage from the Vans Kill The Line contest is starting to surface! Check out Mongoose‘s Cam White and Ben Wallace putting down some time on the lines for you guys to enjoy. Such a bummer Greg got hurt, I’m sure he would have killed it too!

“Check out the action from the team at the Vans Kill The Line event in Peynier, France.

Greg Illingworth unfortunately crashed in practice and separated his shoulder, bit Cam White and Ben Wallace held it down to take home 5th and 2nd place respectively.“

Mike “Hucker” Clark at Vans Kill The Line Interview

September 9, 2013

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Hit up the Red Bull Bike website for a quick interview with the winner of this years Vans Kill The Line, Mike “Hucker” Clark! Seriously can’t wait for some videos to surface!