Thanks to Jack Gruber we have a fresh new interview with the very pro-active Canberra based Troy Harradine. Check the interview and images right here…
NEW PRODUCT // 5 PANELS AND TEE’S
We printed up a bunch of new product along with getting in our first full cut and sew 5 panel, Grab it all here.
VIDEO // JAKE CORLESS
Some of the Perth crew recently dropped a DVD titled 3rd Time Lucky in conjunction with the opening of Local BMX’s new location. This is Jake Corless’s section which is packed full of creative street riding and great spot use. That last gap looks insane…
VIDEO // JAYDEN FULLER – COLONY BMX
Colony BMX just dropped this piece of their recently appointed rider Jayden Fuller that is simply 3 and a half minutes of Australia’s finest transition being shut down. Personal favourites would be the huge table in Melbourne’s Noble Park bowl and many of Jayden’s stylish 360’s, click play and see what I mean!
FEATURE // OLD KNOX JAM
Last night was great, stoked to see some old faces as well. I didn’t shoot much but what I did you can view right here…
EVENT // VANS PRO CUP INFO
Latest info for what is shaping up to be an amazing event for BMX…
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Debuting in Sydney, Australia on February 24-March 5, the inaugural Vans BMX Pro Cup Series welcomes the world’s most talented BMX riders to the shores of Manly Beach for a premier showcase of BMX competition. Held in conjunction with the celebrated Australian Open of Surfing, the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series commences its world tour to establish the definitive platform for BMX park terrain competition. Fans across the globe can watch the exhilarating Live Webcast on www.vansbmxprocup.com.
The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series announces the following pre-seeded BMX pros to the inaugural 2017 season:
Alex Hiam AUS
Corey Bohan AUS
Corey Walsh CAN
Dakota Roche USA
Dan Foley USA
Daniel Sandoval USA
Dennis Enarson USA
Dylan Lewis AUS
Gary Young USA
Greg Illingworth ZAF
Jason Watts AUS
Kevin Peraza USA
Kris Fox USA
Larry Edgar USA
Matt Cordova USA
Matty Cranmer USA
Maxime Charveron FRA
Pat Casey USA
Sergio Layos ESP
Tom Dugan USA
Tyler Fernengel USA
Kicking off with the first of three open Regional Qualifier (RQ) events on February 24, the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series opens contest registration to all professional men and women BMX riders. Ten qualifying winners from the RQ division will advance to the official Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Qualifier on March 3, cultivating the field in anticipation for first-ever Vans BMX Pro Cup Series World Championships.
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Australian Open festival, as the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series prepares for an action-packed competition. Sydney’s iconic Manly Beach will be transformed into a packed live arena, highlighting a custom-designed, built-to-spec concrete course. In addition to BMX, the AOS will feature more than 300 of the world’s best athletes in surfing and skateboarding, combined with two days of live music, making the event the largest lifestyle and action sports festival in Australia.
With a total prize purse of $125,000 U.S. dollars up for grabs, the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series world tour will host three open Regional Qualifier events in Australia, Spain and Mexico, expanding the competitive field with new talent at every stop. An official series Global Qualifier event follows, challenging a field of invited pro riders, wildcards, and regional advancers.
Vans BMX Pro Cup Series
Australia Schedule
Registration:
www.mccoyproevents.com
February 24-26
Vans BMX Pro Cup Regional Qualifier
OPEN TO REGISTRANTS
March 3
Vans BMX Pro Cup Global Qualifier
SEMI-FINALS
March 5
Vans BMX Pro Cup Global Qualifier
FINALS
FEATURE // WORST TO BETTER
Thanks to James Fox we have a great feature from a solid crew that did what we all love to do which is get out on the road with your bikes and hit some new spots. Good read and a stack of great photos. Check it all here.
Thanks to Josh Juniper for the additional words and Butterlegs for hooking this up.
VIDEO // EXTRA GOODNESS
Not unlike the bag of leftover pastries you can pick up from the bakery at closing time; this minute worth of Jack Kelly clips didn’t make the cut for the main feature, but are so good that it’d be a shame to go to waste!
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