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Asian BMX Championships - Continental Championships Elite Men:
1 Jukia YOSHIMURA JPN 24 120 120
2 Tatsumi MATSUSHITA JPN 26 105 105
3 Kohei YOSHII JPN 22 90 90
4 Rio AKBAR INA 22 75 75
5 Beom-Jung KIM KOR 19 60 60
6 Wachira THARAKASEM THA 19 50 50
7 DiXin WU CHN 26 40 40
8 Yan ZHU CHN 30 30 30

Butcher Jam aftermovie 2017. It's been a pleasure! Thanks to all riders, all hands, sponsors and the supporting crowd. See you next year! 11. - 13.05.2018

When the Dust settled from semi-finals, the top 18 riders were set loose to rip and shred on the enormous Montenegro park in Guadalajara, Mexico. Huge transfer, giant 360s and geometry that only works in BMX guided these desert pirates through the four huge bowls.

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.

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