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Kevin Robinson Tribute Video

December 13, 2017

The X Games put together this great tribute video to Kevin Robinson who BMX lost last week…

This past weekend we found out that BMX had lost Kevin Robinson to a stroke. Since then, there’s been a massive amount of riders, friends, family and fans letting people know the impact that Kevin had on their lives whether they knew him personally or was inspired by his riding. The crew at the X Games have had a close relationship with Kevin for many years from his time as a professional athlete to his time as a commentator and analyst. The put together this great tribute video, as well as uploaded a number of other videos from Kevin for you to check out and remember the legend he was. Rest in Peace, Kevin. You won’t be forgotten.

“Following the death of X Games gold medalist Kevin Robinson, the “World of X Games” reflects on the life and influence of a true BMX legend.” – X Games

“Journey through the life and career of Kevin Robinson — the ultimate family man.”

“X Games BMX veteran Kevin Robinson emerged from retirement for K-Rob Flips Providence, setting a new world record for world’s longest power-assisted BMX backflip at 84 feet.”

“Kevin Robinson wins BMX Big Air gold at X Games Los Angeles 2009. This moment earned K-Rob his fourth gold medal at X Games. K-Rob now has 10 total X Games medals (4 gold, 6 bronze).”

“Kevin Robinson wins BMX Big Air gold at X Games Los Angeles 2007. This moment earned K-Rob his third gold medal at X Games.”

“The Science behind Kevin Robinson’s world record-breaking backflip in Providence, RI. K-Rob set a Guinness World Record of longest power-assisted backflip distance of 84 feet.”

The Impact of Kevin Robinson

December 11, 2017

X Games have released a really great feature remembering Kevin Robinson…

Photo: Mark Losey / Red Bull Content Pool

Over the weekend, the BMX world found out that we had lost Kevin Robinson to a stroke. Since then pro riders, friends, family and fans from around the world have been reminding all of us how much influence and impact Kevin had and the amount of good he did for so many people on and off his bike. There’s a feature over on the X Games website that Brian Tunney put together about Kevin and the things he did from their time meeting in the 90’s on through now that had such an impact on a lot of people. It’s a great read, so we highly suggest you check it out. Rest In Peace, Kevin! The BMX world will never forget you.

X Games Adds Sydney, Australia Stop In 2018

October 27, 2017

It looks like the X Games will be in Minneapolis AND Sydney, Australia in 2018!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70Fha9GnFv0

Here’s some unexpected news that was just announced. The X Games have just announced that they will be doing a second event in 2018 on top of the Summer X Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota! The X Games will be heading down under to Sydney, Australia from October 19th-21st with BMX, skate and Moto-X contests. It does appear to be a slimmer event line up than the one here in the United States, with BMX Park and Skate Park not being apart of the lineup of events. As many of you recall, the X Games used to do events around the globe with multiple stops before cutting back to just one event like they had in the past. This will be the first time the X Games have made their way to Australia, so we’re sure it’s going to get a lot of love. Check out the full details below!

“In 2018, X Games is coming to Sydney, Australia for the first-ever X Games event on Australian soil, featuring Skateboard, BMX and Moto X competitions at Sydney Olympic Park on Oct. 19-21, 2018.

Who: ESPN, the leading action sports content provider and creator of the X Games, in collaboration with Seven West Media, Australia’s number one audience company, will bring X Games Sydney to Australia next year.

When: October 19-21, 2018

Where: X Games Sydney will feature Skateboard, BMX and Moto X competitions at Sydney Olympic Park.

What: For the first time in the event’s more than 20 year history, an X Games event will take place in Australia, home to some of the world’s best action sports athletes. Australian athletes hold 138 medals, 45 of which are gold from X Games summer and winter events.

In addition to world-class action sports competition, X Games Sydney will feature musical performances, art installations and a festival experience. The first Australian X Games will have a distinctly Australian flavor, showcasing the beautiful city and culture of Sydney in everything from the course designs to the medals, and highlighting the avid youth culture in Sydney throughout the festival village and live coverage.

X Games Sydney 2018 sports and disciplines are as follows:

SKATEBOARD
Big Air
Street (Men’s & Women’s)
Vert (Demo Only)

BMX
Big Air
Dirt
Street
Vert (Demo Only)

MOTO X
Best Trick
Best Whip
Freestyle
Step Up

 Ticket information for X Games Sydney will be announced in the near future.” – X Games

What do you think about the news? Let us know what your thoughts on the X Games heading to Australia are in the comments below.

X Games – Earning The Invite With Nick Bruce

July 21, 2017

The X Games had a number of first timers this year and Nick Bruce was one of those guys who made it in after earning a spot at the qualifiers! Here’s a little spotlight video the X Games put together giving you some insight of what it was like for Nick riding at the biggest contest of the year.

“BMX rider Nick Bruce always wanted to ride the X Games, and following the Boise Qualifier, he earned his invite to X Games Minneapolis. This is his story.” – X Games

X Games 2017 – BMX Street and Park Practice – Raw

July 20, 2017

Take a look at some raw clips that were filmed last week at X Games during BMX street and park practice…

Last week was the X Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota and some of the best BMX riders in the world were there to throw down on the street course, bowl, mega ramp, vert ramp and dirt jumps. Unfortunately unless you have special clearance, all you can film is practice. Here’s a mix of raw clips from a little street and skatepark practice. Check out riding from Garrett Reynolds, Chad Kerley, Ty Morrow, Devon Smillie, Broc Raiford, Sean Ricany, Dakota Roche, Simone Barraco, Dan Lacey, Colin Varanyak, Nathan Williams, Dennis Enarson, Gary Young, Larry Edgar, Logan Martin, Kyle Baldock, Kevin Peraza, Daniel Dhers and Pat Casey.

This was all filmed during one or two practices, so there’s definitely some riders we missed out on and there’s definitely some shaky clips. Also, the mic was acting up for some of the street action. Sorry about that!

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X Games 2017 – BMX Highlights

July 19, 2017

Last week was a wild one with the X Games going down in Minneapolis and some of the best BMX riders in the world throwing down! We’ve seen who took the win and some of their runs, but now we get a look at a highlight reel from street, vert, mega ramp, dirt and park all rolled into one! Check out all the amazing riding that went down!

“Take a look back at the very best in BMX highlights from X Games Minneapolis 2017.” – X Games

X Games 2017 – Womens BMX Session

July 18, 2017

The ladies took the park course to show everyone they deserve a shot at X Games gold…

It’s been a long road for the girls that ride BMX and they’ve been putting in the work to get the recognition and respect they deserve. With each year, there are more girls riding BMX around the world and they’re constantly progressing.
For X Games 2017, a group of girls lead by Nina Buitrago were able to get out on the park course for their own demo session to show everyone just what they got. These girls travelled from all over the world on their own dime to prove to everyone they are willing to do what it takes to show everyone they want this. The goal of the event was to show they deserve to have their own class in the X Games next year, and there’s no denying that they’ve worked hard to earn a spot. Here’s a raw cut of footage featuring Nina, Hannah Roberts, Angie Marino, Perris Benegas, Nikita Ducarroz, Minato Oike, Ellie Chew, Elizaveta Posadskikh, Nikki Wetzel, Jesse Gregory and Tere Williams getting in on the fun.

Expect to see plenty more from these ladies in the future! They’re all kicking ass.

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X Games 2017 BMX Dirt Finals Highlights

July 17, 2017

Yesterday were the BMX Dirt Finals for X Games 2017 with 10 guys dropping in to throw down their best moves on 3 dirt jumps and a quaterpipe. Below you can find all the runs that the guys threw down where Colton Walker took the top spot courtesy of Ride BMX! Check it all out!

“Colton Walker, Logan Martin, Kyle Baldock, Dennis Enarson, Matt Cordova, Kevin Peraza, Pat Casey, and more battle it out at the 2017 X Games BMX Dirt Finals event in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” – Ride BMX