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X-Games Brings Back Dirt

December 10, 2012

Spotted this press release up on the Fat BMX explaining what the X-Games will be including in their expansion for all of the different stops for 2013. One of those key items would be that they are bringing dirt back. It doesn’t specify at which stops, but I’d imagine any or all of the stops including BMX Freestyle will have a dirt contest. Looks like X-Games are finally starting to listen to the BMX community, so that’s awesome news.

“ESPN, the leading action sports content provider and creator of the X Games, kicks off a new era with the 2013 global expansion’s six-event schedule – featuring eight sports, 26 disciplines and new iconic venues from inaugural host cities Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil; Barcelona, Spain; and Munich, Germany. Joining the existing world-class events in Aspen, Colo.; Los Angeles, Calif.; and Tignes, France, the three new cities will combine to offer the most wide-ranging program of sports and disciplines in X Games history, including the addition of Mountain Bike Slopestyle, Women’s Skateboard Park and the return of BMX Freestyle Dirt.

With the disciplines set, event planning and course designs underway, this expansion will be the first of its kind for the franchise in terms of size, scope and scale – setting a global stage to spotlight the world’s best action sports athletes in BMX, Skateboard, Moto X, Rally Car, Ski, Snowboard and Snowmobile – while also highlighting new and unique lifestyle, cultural and digital elements around the world.

“ESPN is giving athletes a tremendous opportunity to succeed and gain more exposure in their respective sports,” said action sports icon and 17-time X Games medalist Travis Pastrana. “It is awesome to see X Games not only take these sports to more cities globally, but I love seeing new sports added and the return of past, popular events.”

Tim Reed, senior director, X Games content strategy said, “We’re very excited to embark on this new chapter of X Games global expansion and to offer such a wide array of locations and amazing backdrops for the sport disciplines in 2013. Showcasing the world’s best action sports athletes in six world-class host cities will enable fans to experience premier competition and the unique culture synonymous with the new world of X Games.”

The full list of X Games sports disciplines for 2013 is as follows:

Aspen Jan. 24-27
Ski Snowboard Snowmobile Big Air Big Air Best Trick Slopestyle (M & W) Slopestyle (M & W) Freestyle SuperPipe (M & W) Street SnoCross SuperPipe (M & W) SnoCross Adaptive Speed & Style

Tignes March 20-22
Ski Snowboard Snowmobile Slopestyle (M & W) Slopestyle (M & W) Freestyle (DEMO) SuperPipe (M & W) SuperPipe (M & W)

Foz do Iguaçu April 18-21
BMX Freestyle Skateboard Moto X Rally Car Big Air Big Air Best Trick RallyCross Dirt Park (Men’s) Best Whip Park Street (M & W) Enduro X (M & W) Vert Vert Freestyle Speed & Style Step Up

Barcelona May 16-19
BMX Freestyle Skateboard Moto X Rally Car Big Air Big Air Best Trick RallyCross Park Park (M & W) Best Whip Street Street (Men’s) Enduro X (M & W) Vert Vert Freestyle Step Up

Munich June 27-30
BMX Freestyle Skateboard Moto X Mountain Bike Big Air Big Air Best Trick Slopestyle Park Park (Men’s) Best Whip Street (Men’s) Enduro X (M & W) Vert Freestyle Step Up

Los Angeles Aug. 1-4
BMX Freestyle Skateboard Moto X Rally Car Big Air Big Air Best Trick RallyCross Park Park (Men’s) Best Whip Street Street (M & W) Enduro X (M & W) Vert Vert Racing (Women’s) Step Up

The world’s premier action sports athletes will be competing at new iconic venues such as Iguaçu Falls, Barcelona’s Montjuïc Park Olympic ring and Munich’s Olympic Park.”

Richard “A-Wire” Lecky’s Mission to the X-Games

November 28, 2012

This is pretty awesome. It’s not every day we see footage from Jamaica, so it’s good to see there’s a scene growing there. Richard “A-Wire” Lecky has a bigger dream to really put Jamaican riders in front of the world to see. Check out this video to find out more. Somebody make this happen!

“Richard “A-Wire” Lecky is a PRO BMX rider from Jamaica with dreams of competing in the X Games in 2013.
Despite being from a lower income background and having no access to skate parks or bike shops on the island, this 28 year old has overcome numerous obstacles in order to follow his dream. In 2013, he plans to be the first (and only) Jamaican to represent the small island in Freestyle BMX.
Not content with simply competing, A-Wire is already the face of a growing BMX culture in the Caribbean. With big plans to change the face of the sport, he also carries the hope of inspiring kids and other young adults to work hard and follow their dreams despite life’s obstacles.
Be a part of the movement. Go to rallyme.com and support “A-Wire’s Mission To The X Games”.
Directed/Edited by: Kurt Wright
Footage Courtesy of:
Richard “A-Wire” Lecky / Kurt Wright / New Caribbean Cinema.”

Red Bull – Best of X-Games 2012

July 19, 2012

Check out some highlights from Red Bull‘s Garrett Reynolds, Bruno Hoffmann, Simone Barraco, Drew Bezanson, Daniel Dhers, Bas Keep and Kevin Robinson at X-Games 18 that went down the other weekend!

Vans at X Games 2012

July 10, 2012

To say the Vans team had a productive weekend at the X-Games, would probably be an understatement. Check out Scotty Cranmer, Chase Hawk, Bruno Hoffmann, Gary Young, Coco Zurita, Kyle Baldock, Sean Sexton, Dakota Roche, Pat Casey Dennis McCoy and Simon Tabron all throwing down.

Filmed and edited by Justin Kosman

Monster Energy at X-Games 2012

July 7, 2012

This turned out real good. If you haven’t had enough X-Games footage, hit this video.

“The Monster Energy BMX team dominates X Games 18 in Los Angeles and sweeps two gold medals and three bronze medals. Jamie Bestwick got his 7th consecutive gold medal in BMX vert, Vince Byron got bronze in BMX vert, Scotty Cranmer won gold in BMX park, Pat Casey won bronze in BMX park and Dakota Roche won bronze in BMX street.” – Monster

X-Games 2012 Through The Eyes of Crooked World

July 6, 2012

“In this latest episode of the The Crooked World we see what happens to Kevin Robinson when he loses a Super Bowl bet to Scotty Cranmer and has to pay up at X Games. We also see the likes of Garrett Reynolds, Chad Kerley, Daniel Dhers, and more taking their competition skills to the X Games setups. From the schoolyard street course to the concrete park, and up to the vert ramp all the best highlights from the week right here.” – Network A

V-X Games Los Angeles

July 5, 2012

Here’s a slightly different look on the X-Games courtesy of Miles Rogoish and his VX.

“ During BMX Street at X Games Los Angeles last week, Miles Rogoish decided to capture the action on his trusty old VX camera, along with some behind the scenes shenanigans. In case you missed out on watching street at X Games Los Angeles, this video highlights each invited rider from start to finish. Footage includes riding Stevie Churchill, Simone Barraco, Alex Kennedy, Jeremiah Smith, Sean Sexton, Rob Wise, Bruno Hoffmann, Dakota Roche, Chad Kerley and five-time X Games gold medalist Garrett Reynolds. There are minimal fist bumps, and maximum toothpick hangovers to 180 in this video.” – ESPN

Through The Lens – The Process: Photographing the X-Games

July 4, 2012

2012 marks the sixth year in a row that I have shot the X Games in downtown Los Angeles. It is crazy to think of all of the wild stuff that I have seen go down first hand since 2007 and I feel very fortunate to have witnessed a ton of BMX history occur right before my eyes. The only bad thing is that when it comes time to shoot X Games it’s always pretty stressful between the long days, crazy security guards and constant challenge of trying to capture everything that happens between the four events. I took somewhat of a different approach to the way I shot at X Games this year and really just tried to take in the contest for what it was worth, enjoy the show and get some behind the scenes shots along the way. Hit the link to see some of what caught my eye over the course of three days and take a look through my lens.

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