to ride all day. A mini bike race was held for the youngsters racing the pump track on mini bikes and flatland riders got the crowd going with some flatland jams. The Amateur class had their Best Trick contest on the jump created to send it big. The Urban Sports facility was happening with music from live bands and DJ's such as Mike Rock. But of course everyone came to see the Pro dirt contest. 
The final was nothing short of amazing. With the 16 best riders from 9 different countries lining up for three runs each, the final on Saturday night was an international spectacle. With two runs counting towards the final result, the riders had room to send it, but needed to be consistent. Good thing was that the wind had died down a little so the finalists could really show what they came to do.
The lights lit up the jumps while the riders pushed hard to get their tricks done. We saw triple whips from a.o. Leandro Moreira (BRA), a 360-triple whip from Australian Jaie Toohey, frontflips down the start ramp by local superhero Vincent 'The Machine' Massardier, cashrolls from Istvan Caillet (FRA) and double flips from England's Joe Baddley. First place qualifier Nick Bruce (USA) pushed through his tricks in front of a loud crowd during the Sérignan night, but not in a perfect way and missed out on the podium. 
French talent Anthony JeanJean was ripping and tricked over every set and got the crowd pumping. Third place was the result for the young rider who was born in nearby Béziers. Nitro Circus rider Jaie Toohey (AUS) always goes big and he didn't disappoint at the Lords Of Dirt. His score of 181.00 got him second place. Last year's winner JB Peytavit pulled three solid runs for the win. Although the competition was even bigger than last year JB handled the wind like a champ and was in full control in all three of his runs. 
Results Lords Of Dirt 2015:
1. JB Peytavit
2. Jaie Toohey
3. Anthony JeanJean
4. Leandro Moreira
5. James Foster
6. Brandon Dosch
7. Ben Wallace
8. Philipp Baum
9. Joe Baddley
10. Danny Josa
11. Cory Nastazio
12. Simon Moratz
13. Jakub Benda
14. Vincent Massardier
15. Istvan Caillet
16. Nick Bruce
JB Peytavit wins Lords Of Dirt 15 in France for second year in a row. Strong wind can't stop world Dirt Jump elite.
Dealing with the strong wind was on the rider's minds all day in Serignan at the 2015 version of the Lords Of Dirt During finals it was necessary to pull off two solid runs out of three which wasn't easy with the beach flags moving like crazy on top of the big starting hill. JB Peytavit rode solid during finals and grabbed his second win in a row at the Action Sports park in France. Tech, opposite, spinning, upside down, you name it, JB got it done. Not only two times, but his final run topped it off and brought the third strong score in for the win.
Practice time was cut short for the Lords Of Dirt participants as strong winds made it difficult to clear the big line which was prepared by Markus Hampl and Patrick Guimez. But in the end, riders made it work, as usual. The suspected rain held off and after two qualifying runs each, sixteen riders made it to the finals.
The crowd stuck around in Sérignan which was easy as plenty of activities took place during the day. The skatepark next to the dirt facility was opened after receiving a new paintjob and got visitors
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