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The Monster Energy team has taken the top two spots in BMX Vert today at X Games Austin 2015 with Vince Byron taking his first-ever gold. In doing so, Byron ended Jamie Bestwick’s run of nine gold medals, longest winning streak in X Games history—the legendary Bestwick finished right behind Byron with the silver medal. Today was Byron’s first gold, though he’s no stranger to the X podium. This is the sixth X Games medal for the Australian across BMX Vert and Big Air events, including three previously in Vert.
THE STRONGEST MAN, is a Sundance Film Fest premiere this year starring Patrick Fugit (GONE GIRL), Lisa Banes (“Royal Pains”), Freddie Wong (“Video Game High School”), along with newcomers Robert Lorie and Paul Chamberlain. The film will open in 12-15 major markets theatrically (and hitting iTunes) on 6/26 and will be distributed by FilmBuff.
The film is a unique comedy with a large portion of the film involving the theft of a prized BMX bike.
Distribution Company: FilmBuff
Theatrical Release Date: June 26th, 2015
Written and Directed by: Kenny Riches
Starring: Robert Lorie, Paul Chamberlain, Ashly Burch, Lisa Banes, Patrick Fugit, David Park, Nancy Fong, Davy Rothbart, Freddie Wong
Running Time: 98 min
X-Games Vert finals. Gold for Byron, Silver for Bestwick and Bronze for Tabron.
1 Vince Byron 92.00 90.33 92.00
2 Jamie Bestwick 90.66 91.00 91.00
3 Simon Tabron 89.66 88.00 89.66
4 Steve McCann 88.00 72.66 88.00
5 Mykel Larrin 84.33 86.33 86.33
6 Chad Kagy 86.33 79.33 86.33
7 Coco Zurita 84.00 83.33 84.00
After in-depth examination, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced today that onboard cameras on helmets shall be mounted solely on detachable visors/peaks that have been provided by the helmet manufacturer for use with the helmet in question. This provisional authorisation will stand until tests currently being carried out by helmet manufacturers satisfy them that the onboard cameras in no way interfere with the functionality of the helmets.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.