Jamie Bestwick’s domination continued today as he took the gold medal once again in BMX Vert at X Games Barcelona 2013. It’s an incredible eighth-straight gold in the event, an X Games record. His Monster Energy teammate Vince Byron took the bronze, making for two Monster Energy riders on the podium. Since he began competing at X in 1996, Bestwick has been a force to be reckoned with on the vert ramp. He took his first gold in 2000 and began his dominant winning streak in 2007, winning every event since them. He’s won more consecutive gold medals than anyone in X Games history.

His tricks and runs today were trademark huge, high, and smooth—they included opposite turndown flairs, stylish fastplant flairs, big downside tailwhips, and his seatgrab 540 nac nac.

“To win eight in a row is a true testament to how much I like riding my bike for the fans around the world. You just can’t stop me from riding,” said Bestwick afterwards.

X Games Barcelona continued for its second day of competition live on ESPN with the BMX Freestyle Vert, Moto X Speed & Style, and Skateboard Big Air competitions. The sun was in full force throughout the day, increasing the attendance count to 22,800 fans. X Games Barcelona 2013 continues through Sunday, May 19 on ESPN and ESPN2. BMX Freestyle Vert Final It was a battle of a mere points in the BMX Freestyle Vert final that allowed Jamie Bestwick to edge Simon Tabron out and defend his spot as eight-time X Games BMX Vert

Today the vert finals took place in Barcelona at the X-Games. On top, as usual, was Jamie Bestwick, but the other Brit in second was on his heels. Aussie Vince Byron grabbed the bronze medal (or better, the third place check).

Vert Results Barcelona 2013.

1. Jamie Bestwick - Gold  91.00
2. Simon Tabron - Silver 91.00
3. Vince Byron - Bronze 90.33
4. Chad Kagy 90.33
5. Coco Zurita 88.66
6. Steve McCann 88.66
7. Dennis McCoy 88.00
8. Austin Coleman 85.00
9. Mykel Larrin 83.66
10. Zack Warden 82.33

Name: Derek Betcher
Occupation: Product Manager / Team Manager for Haro

How excited are you about the HARO Carbon frame coming out?
Derek: Couldn’t be more psyched about the Clutch. Everyone says this about their new bike, but this is truly beyond the best bike I’ve ever ridden. Every one of the team guys (and gal) who are riding it right now are blown away. Aside from Corben, Nic,

Five more invites just went out for Anthony Napolitan's dirt jumping event this fall. The full list of 32 of the world's best BMX dirt jumpers invited to Red Bull Dreamline is continuing to take shape. Check the 5 added riders out below, and mark your calendars (August 10) because you won't want to miss this event.

Drew Bezanson: When a kid grows up riding motocross he gets used to speed and being in the air. When that kid is fearless and

It's incredible how things keep changing in BMX. The bikes evolve all the time. If you think your bike looks the shit right now, wait until you see it in five years from now. The bike that the girl is showing has standing platforms in the rear, screw on pegs, a standing platform, chain tensioners, caliper brakes, fold out fork pegs, a rotor, mag wheels, a seat with seatguts, laidback seatpost and a front brake. Let's not even start about the handlebards, or the stem. This bike was the shit in the eighties but is very old school now. But it's Friday, so this isn't about the bike. It's pin up time! For FATBMX fans of 21 years and older.

We like to post your flyers up here in the FATBMX Flyer Post. Check which event is closest to you or which one appeals to you the most. Feel free to submit your jam or contest info to the FATBMX event calendar. It shows people where to go to that weekend. Be quick, We'll throw your flyer in this flyer post. Keep an eye on the FATBMX event calendar for any updates and changes to events, venues, times, etc. Make sure to contact the organizers before taking off to one of the happenings on the calendar.

We are sent these flyers and put them up, but you never know what happened in the meantime. Better be safe than sorry. Send in a jam/event/contest report with some pics + text to let everyone know how it was.

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