The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series saw an incredible close to the final global qualifier event in Guadalajara, Mexico this past weekend as more than 30 world renowned BMX riders pursued their last chance to win before the Vans BMX Championships this season. Scouring the terrain with unpredictable and unique lines, Australia’s Jason Watts grasped his first major tour victory, highlighting an excellent performance merging technical manuals with back-to-back tricks throughout Montenegro’s vast course.
An emotional Watts states, “I’m speechless, winning this event is mind-boggling. Everyone rips it out there, I didn’t think this day would ever come. I have too much fun riding my bike to ever think about it.”
Trailing closely behind Watts, USA native and crowd favorite Larry Edgar earned a hard-earned second place, showcasing the contest’s greatest airs along with enormous trick combinations, while Spain’s Sergio Layos’ consistent riding and fearless speed merited him third, and also marks his third consecutive podium win in the series. Layos’ remarkable consistency throughout the series proves his momentum as a star contender to watch in the Championships.
Tom Dugan took home the event’s Best Trick award for a massive 360 bowl transfer, and Jamie Cooper-Ellis earned the event’s Best Line award in his first series appearance, landing an elevated bank transfer into the deep bowl.
Pro Freestyle Park Final results, The Hague 5 June 2017.
1. Michael Beran (CZE)
2. Jack Clark (GBR)
3. Tom van den Bogaard (NED)
4. Kostya Andreev (RUS)
5. Kenneth Tancre (BEL)
6. Daniel Wedemeijer (NED)
7. Ernest Zebolds (LAT)
8. Kevin Liehn (GER)
9. Arjan Ellens (NED)
10. Tom Selbeck (NED)
11. Brian Fox (USA)
12. Sem Kok (NED)
Best Trick winner: Brian Fox. Double backflip transfer
The Vans BMX Pro Cup closed out the final rounds of the third regional qualifier event this afternoon, securing the final competitive field of 31 promising BMX talents and top-ranking tour pros to compete Sunday, June 4 in global qualifiers at the city’s beloved Montenegro Skatepark. The crowds in Guadalajara, Mexico witnessed Brazil’s Cauan Madona surpass 50 local and international riders in today’s open prelims with his fluid riding style and powerful tricks to claim a victorious first-place, securing his invite to the Vans BMX Pro Cup Championship in California and earning a sweet $1,000 USD prize. Tracking close behind, local hero Jose Gabriel Torres Gomez showcased unstoppable energy and diverse trick choices to earn second-place, while Brazilian Caio
Today Pro Park qualifications took place at Pro Freestyle in Scheveningen. The set-up is placed inside the Beach Stadium which makes for a fantastic setting. With Park finals tomorrow as well as a full Street contest, you've got to stay tuned for the results tomorrow night, or better, you can watch the live feed here on FATBMX.
BMX Park Pro Qualification Pro Freestyle Scheveningen, Netherlands.
1 Brian Fox
2 Michael Beran
3 Kostya Andreev
4 Daniel Wedemeijer
5 Tom van den Bogaard
6 Jack Clark
7 Ernest Zebolds
8 Kenneth Tancre
9 Sem Kok
10 Tom Selbeck
11 Kevin Liehn
On Sunday/Monday the first edition of the 2017 Pro Freestyle contest series is taking place in The Hague. Scheveningen Beach to be exact. With an Am and Pro competition in Street and Park you will sure get some good action on your computer screen if you cannot join the beach life this weekend yourself. Riders who have signed up are: Marin Rantes, Michael Beran, Brian Fox, Tristan Aarts, Shaun Gornall, Tom van den Bogaard, Irek Rizaev, Kostya Andreev. Daniel Wedemeijer and Kenneth Tancré. Don't miss out!
BMX, Scoot, MTB FMB. In stadium/tickets needed.
FISE World in Montpellier is a contest about the crowd. And that goes for flatland as well. The grass bank is completely filled up when the finals take place and they see Canada's Jean-William Prevost take the win from the Frenchies. Matthias Dandois holds on for second place while Benjamin Hudson from Santiago, Chile steps on the podium for spot number 3. First place qualifier Alex Jumelin couldn't hold it together and gets 5th right behind multiple world champion Viki Gomez.
1- Jean-William Prevost
2- Matthias Dandois
3- Benjamin Hudson
4- Viki Gomez
Men Results UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup Montpellier, France.
1 Logan MARTIN, 23 years, Brisbane, 95.40 pts
2 Andreev KONSTANTIN, 22 years, Saint-Petersburg, 93.00 pts
3 Daniel DHERS, 32 years, Caracas, 92.00 pts
4 Nick BRUCE, 25 years, Hubbard, 91.40 pts
5 Alex COLEBORN, 24 years, Jersey, 91.20 pts
6 Brandon LOUPOS, 24 years, Sydney, 91.00 pts
7 Pat CASEY, 23 years, Placentia, CA, 87.60 pts
8 Kevin PERAZA, 22 years, Tucson, Arizona, 81.90 pts
9 Colton WALKER, 18 years, New Richmond, Wisconsin, 79.80 pts
10 Daniel SANDOVAL, 22 years, Californie, 75.20 pts
11 Ben WALLACE, 30 years, Riverside, 69.60 pts
12 Drew BEZANSON, 28 years, Onslow Mountain Ns, 66.60 pts
Pic by BdJ
Final Results Women UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup 1, Montpellier, France.
1 Hannah ROBERTS, 15 years, Buchanan, Michigan 87.40 pts
2 Nikita DUCARROZ, 20 years, San Marcos, 82.00 pts
3 PéRez MACARENA, 20 years, Santiago, 76.40 pts
4 Elizaveta POSADSKIKH, 23 years, Tyumen 70.60 pts
5 Analia ZACARIAS, 70.40 pts
6 Coffey CORY, 35 years, Detroit, 66.00 pts
7 Shanice SILVA CRUZ, 24 years, Rotterdam, 50.20 pts
8 Emma FINNEGAN, 19 years, Liverpool, 44.80 pts
Pic by Bart de Jong