Bart de Jong
Name: Jelle van Gorkom
Hometown: Arnhem, Netherlands
Sponsors: KNWU, NOC*NSF, TroyLeeDesigns, Box Components, Tioga Tires, Lotto, Rabobank, Leatt, Oakley.
Which race in 2015 turned out better than you could have hoped for?
Jelle van Gorkom: Worlds in Zolder, Belgium. I did not feel good leading up to the race because of injuries but the outcome was more than satisfying.
What was your best race result in 2015?
Jelle van Gorkom: Silver at the Worlds and 3rd in Papendal at the UCI BMX SX World Cup.
Who do you think kicked ass in the Elite Men class this year?
Jelle van Gorkom: Niek Kimmann of course as a youngster, handsdown!
The Vans Syndicate 10-year legacy is topped off Nov. 14 with the final anniversary release presented by longtime collaborators WTAPS. With nearly a decade’s worth of projects in Vault by Vans and Vans Syndicate lines to date, the premium Japanese menswear label brings artful craftsmanship and sophistication to the Authentic “S” model. As part of the first-ever WTAPS Syndicate project and originally for Japan distribution only, the striking tonal yellow Authentic “S” inspires WTAPS vision for this reissue, presenting a rich mustard hue from collar to sole, balanced by a subtle repeated WTAPS “Wings” print on the canvas panel. Designed with soft suede and canvas uppers, the Authentic “S” makes its final statement with a bold yellow gum foxing tape and complimentary printed WTAPS “Wings” laces to complete the pair.
The Vans Syndicate WTAPS Authentic "S” launches worldwide in-store on Saturday, November 14 exclusively at participating
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