Bart de Jong
Not that our build-crew needs any help - but we thought it’d be a cool idea to let YOU - the USA BMX members, provide us with some input on what jumps you'd like to see placed = and where, on this years GRANDS track! As you can see in these images above and below - we’ve got the layout finalized. All YOU need to do is add jumps. Draw in your jumps and either send your entry in by snail-mail or E-mail. PRIZE: A docking station from JBL; the official sound system of USA BMX, will be awarded to the best submission - as decided by our judges and track builders. If an entrant’s jump suggestion is
Vans and Metallica introduce the limited edition Vans x Metallica 20th Anniversary Half Cab Pro!
Oct 03, 2012
In early October, shops around the world will receive the latest release in the year-long celebration marking 20 years of the most popular skate shoe of all-time, Steve Caballero’s signature Half Cab. The heavy-duty canvas and suede "black to the floor" Metallica edition of the Half Cab Pro features classic band lyrics embossed in the side, exclusive Vans x Metallica x Steve Caballero labeling and a unique clear rubber sole with Kill ’Em All album artwork showing through. "I've been wearing Vans on stage my whole freakin' career (and way before that!)," said Metallica bassist Rob Trujillo. "Whether I'm walking the streets of Venice or San Francisco, Vans
Ricardo Laguna is hosting a charity dirt MTB & BMX contest in Lake Havasu, AZ on Oct. 27. The event is to help raise money to build a memorial skate park honoring Patrick Tinnell, a Lake Havasu local who used to ride and was killed while on duty in the armed forces in the Middle East. All of the money that will be raised will go towards building this new park that will benefit the kids. RL: "This is the first year we're holding this event, and we're expecting the 3,000-seat arena to be packed with spectators. We've already confirmed that Pat "Big Daddy" Laughlin, Colton Satterfield, Josh Hult, Ben Snowden, Matthew Olsen, Jake Kinney and TJ Ellis and many more will be competing, plus Fat Tony will be announcing!"
Sign ups are open online where you can save money by registering in advance. Pro sign ups are $40 online, $50 at the event, and Amateurs are $10 online, $15 at the event. Check out the course layout to see the Pro and Amateur lines!