Bart de Jong
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
Pro Freestyle The Hague Street final results:
1. Anthony Perrin
2. Niels Mertens
3. Kostya Andreev
4. Bart van der Kamp
5. Frank Nabuurs
6. Rodrigue Timellini
7. Jack Clark
Cauan Madona Prevails Against Stacked Field at Vans BMX Pro Cup Guadalajara Regional Qualifier
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
Matheus é da cidade de Atibaia, interior de SP e há 8 meses se mudou para a grande metrópole. Logo a praça se tornou um de seus picos preferidos para andar.
UEC European Cup Round 8 Results, Verona, Italy. Sunday 4 June 2017
Elite Men:
1. Tore Navrestad
2. Mathis Ragot Richard
3. Mitchel Schotman
4. Vincent Pelluard
5. Aleksandr Katyshev
6. Kyle Evans
7. Pavel Malyshenkov
UEC European Cup Round 7 Results, Verona, Italy. Saturday 3 June 2017
Elite Men:
1. Kyle Evans
2. Evgeny Kleshchenko
3. Justin Kimmann
4. Rihards Veide
5. Simon Marquart
6. Wouter Segers
7. Théo Chapelle
8. Damien Godet
Elite Women:
1. Mariana Pajon
2. Yaroslava Bondarenko
3. Laura Smulders
4. Simone Christensen
5. Svetlana Admakina
6. Ruby Huisman
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
Nina Buitrago leads the women's session at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Malaga. In the words of Steve Crandall, "These girls are badass and don't take no shit from nobody."
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