Bart de Jong
Elite Men:
1. Matthew Juster
2. Kai Sakakibara
3. Joshua Callan
4. Joshua Mclean
5. Michael Bias
6. Andrew Hughes
7. Bradley Game
To honor and recognize one of (if not THE) most dominant BMX racer of all time I gathered together a few video clips that I've shot of the great Sam Willoughby over the past few years and compiled them for your enjoyment. Best wishes to Mr. Willoughby and his family.
Here's all of Merritt crew insta clips from 20170227 to 20170305.
Check it out.
Speed, height, power and originality were in full force today, as the inaugural Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Global Qualifier re-commenced an intense BMX competition in Manly Beach, Australia despite severe weather delays. Beginning with a field of over 30 competitors, Spain’s Sergio Layos seizes the Vans BMX Pro Cup Sydney title, winning first place for executing flawless trick combinations and colossal airs with lightning speed throughout the custom-spec park terrain course. Not far behind him, contest warrior and BMX icon Dennis Enarson placed 2nd, delivering his signature performance, blasting through runs with effortless style and explosive lines. In a well-deserved 3rd place, Larry Edgar surprised all with his fearless momentum, consistency, and creativity, also earning him the LUX Best Trick award for his tuck no-hander to table hip transfer, over the spine.
SUM UP of the Vans BMX pro cup: This year, beautiful Manly beach was welcoming the very first international BMX competition in Australia in the context of the Vans BMX Pro Cup series. Manly represents the first stop of the tour, next Spain and Mexico. To start well this new tour, some of the best names in the industry had been invited; Pat Casey, Kevin Peraza, Alex Hiam to name a few....
Last week the regional qualifications already showed a great level from riders highly motivated to take part in this brand new event and to challenge riders invited from the US and Europe. This in a bowl designed and made especially for the occasion. The riders kicked it off during the semi-finals last Friday, but unfortunately the bad weather interrupted the event before the end.
VANS BMX Pro Cup Australia. Final results:
1st - Sergio Layos
2nd - Dennis Enarson
3rd - Larry Edgar
4th - Corey Walsh
5th - Kevin Peraza
6th - Gary Young (tie)
6th - Ryan Nyquist (tie)
8th - Jason Watts
The family grows one stronger today as Greek street technician Jason Eustathiou joins the Eclat AM team through RideOn BMX. Peep your eyes on this banger of a video shot during the past year throughout Europe. Jason is one of the most progressive street riders out there right now and we are over the moon to have him part of the squad. Look out for more from Jason in the very near future...
Ty Pinney took a slam and never, ever quits. He's very inspiring and takes on the hardest challenge of his life T.B.I. He's rough around the edges but he's gotta good heart. I love the guy.
The 3rd and final stop of the Toyota BMX triple Challenge took place in the enclosed indoor pits of the Georgia Dome, where Colton Walker took 4th and Monster Energy's Own Kyle Baddock took 2nd and the overall series win.
Vans hosted a regional qualifier for all Australian BMXers to sign up and take part in, with hope to make the cut of 12 riders to get wildcards into the VANS INVITATIONAL BMX PRO CUP on the following weekend. Watch the guys absolutely shred and show the crowd who deserves their spot!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.